SENATE JOURNALS - Friday, June 26, 1998

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Journal of the Senate
JANUARY SESSION of the General Assembly begun and held at the State House in the City of Providence on Tuesday, the sixth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight.

Volume 125, No. 70 Friday, June 26, 1998 Seventieth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:25 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 49 Senators present and I Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 1: Senator Raptakis.

INVOCATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Blais, to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Blais, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 25, 1998 proceedings is read in part.

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senators Cicilline and Polisena, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Camillo Ferraro, Robert Visentin and Kenneth Shea.

EFFECTIVE WITHOUT
THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure which becomes effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on June 26, 1998:

(98-S 3048) An Act authorizing Woonsocket Firemen's Relief Association to increase its holdings to an amount not exceeding six million dollars ($6,000,000).

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:

(98-H 9009) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for and constructing, equipping and furnishing a Senior Citizen Facility and Meal Site and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds therefor.

Senator Algiere requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Sosnowski, McDonald and others.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44.. Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Codette, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

Also:

(98-H 9010) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance public works capital improvement projects and to issue not more than $500,000 bonds therefor.

Senator Algiere requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Sosnowski, McDonald and others.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarly, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCallrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

Also:

(98-H 9011) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for and constructing, equipping and furnishing a Middle School and to issue not more than $10,000,000 bonds therefor.

Senator Algiere requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Sosnowski, McDonald and others.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

Also:

(98-H 9013) An Act authorizing the town of South Kingstown to finance the acquisition of land for open space, recreation and agricultural purposes and for the development of a greenway system along the Saugatucket River and to issue not more than $1,100,000 bonds therefor.

Senator Algiere requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Sosnowski and McDonald.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski' Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 2815) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the environment.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3195) An Act authorizing the town of North Smithfield to finance the construction of schools and school facilities (including demolition of existing schools and school facilities) and/or additions, renovations, improvements, alterations, and repairs and to finance the purchase of furnishings and equipment for schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $32,465,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3201) An Act relating to the town of South Kingstown- condemnation authority.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3203) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $500,000 bonds and notes for the repair, renovation and equipping of public buildings throughout the city of Cranston (of which approximately $170,000 shall be for state mandated gasoline tank removal at the city highway garage).

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3204) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $900,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and the construction and rehabilitation of facilities for the police department of the city of Cranston ($524,500 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and $375,500 of which shall be for the construction and rehabilitation of facilities).

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3205) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $700,000 bonds and notes for the purchase of public works and highway equipment (excluding automobiles) for a term not to exceed ten (10) years.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3206) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,500,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for the fire department of the city of Cranston ($1,980,000 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment for a term not to exceed ten (10) years, and $520,000 of which shall be for the building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for a term not to exceed thirty (30) years).

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3207) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,545,000 bonds and notes for renovation of mechanical equipment improvements and repairing of school buildings in the city of Cranston.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3208) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $300,000 bonds and notes for the installation and repair of stormdrain facilities throughout the city of Cranston.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3209) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the construction, rehabilitation and equipping of recreational facilities and neighborhood facilities throughout the city of Cranston, not less than $1,500,000 of which shall be for the rehabilitation of the Cranston Stadium.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3210) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of public highways throughout the city of Cranston.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3211) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $5,975,000 bonds and notes for the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and building renovations at Cranston High School West.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8494) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Greenville Water District.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9014) An Act relating to towns and cities - general powers.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9024) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes in the town of Jamestown.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9197) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $500,000 bonds and notes for the repair, renovation and equipping of public buildings throughout the city of Cranston of which approximately $1,700,000 shall be for state mandated gasoline tank removal at the city highway garage.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9198) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,545,000 bonds and notes for renovation, mechanical equipment improvements and repairing of school buildings in the city of Cranston.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9199) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $900,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and the construction and rehabilitation of facilities for the police department of the city of Cranston ($524,500 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and $375,500 of which shall be for the construction and rehabilitation of facilities).

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9200) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,500,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for the fire department of the city of Cranston ($1,980,000 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment for a term not to exceed ten (10) years, and $520,000 of which shall be for the building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for a term not to exceed thirty (30) years).

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9201) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $700,000 bonds and notes for the purchase of public works and highway equipment (excluding automobiles) for a term not to exceed ten (10) years.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9202) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $300,000 bonds and notes for the installation and repair of storm drain facilities throughout the city of Cranston.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9203) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of public highways throughout the city of Cranston.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9204) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the construction, rehabilitation and equipping of recreational facilities and neighborhood facilities throughout the city of Cranston, not less than $1,500,000 of which shall be for the rehabilitation of the Cranston Stadium.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9205) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $5,975,000 bonds and notes for the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and building renovations at Cranston High School West.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3180) (Substitute "A") Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the improvement of the recyclability and/or increase in the recyclable content of high density polyethylene (HDPE) containers used for packaging milk, juice or water.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:

(98-S 3202) An Act relating to elections.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that confirmation of the Senate be given to the following:

Appointment of Robert E. DeBlois, Jr., of Warwick (representing Rhode Island Builders Association) VICE Daniel G. Paquette (resigned) to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 1999.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Reappointment of William P. Rampone of Providence to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 1999.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Appointment of Dennis Langley of Providence VICE Gwen Andrade Aponte to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1,2001.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

6. (98-H 7745) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute B

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

12. (98-H 7117) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- special stops required.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

13. (98-H 7273 as amended) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

14. (98-H 7456) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations - temporary orders.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

15. (98-H 7556) An Act relating to divorce and separation- child support.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

16. (98-H 7657) An Act relating to criminal offenses mandatory community restitution.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

17. (98-H 7711) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - motor vehicle reparations act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

18. (98-H 7894) An Act relating to motor vehicles - motor vehicles reparations act.

Committee on Judiciary recommend passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

19. (98-H 7911) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - open meetings.

Committee on Judicciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

20. (98-H 7219) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to military affairs and defense - burial of veterans.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

22. (98-H 7374) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to Disabled American Veterans - educational benefits.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.

23. (98-H 7863) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public motor vehicles.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.

25. (98-H 8001) An Act relating to military affairs and defense.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

26. (98-H 8145) An Act relating to Rhode Island Veteran's Home.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.

27. (98-H 8217 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicle inspections - security alarm.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.

28. (98-H 8237 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation clean water infrastructure.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

32. (98-H 8635) An Act relating to holidays.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.

33. (98-H 8638) (Substitute A An Act relating to motor vehicles- operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.

1. Reappointment of R. Kevin Horan of North Kingstown to the Personnel Appeal Board for a term expiring April 1, 2004.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Coderre, Kelly, Enos, Lenihan, Goodwin, Connors, Cicilline, Kells, Oster, McBurney, McDonald, Fogarty, Perry, Montalbano and others, moves that confirmation of the Senate be given this appointment.

Senator Graziano discusses the confirmation.

Senator Graziano requests to enter written remarks into the record.

Senator Roney objects.

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, rules that the remarks may be entered into the record.

Senator Roney appeals the ruling of the chair.

The ruling of the Chair is overridden, upon a roll call vote with 15 Senators voting on the affirmative and 30 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 15: Senators Alves, Caprio, Cole, Doneian, Flynn, Graziano, Issa, McBurney, l'IcCaffrey, Montalbano, Palazzo, Patterson, Revens, Ruggerio, Walaska.

NAYS - 30: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton

The confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, l'Iontalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - I: Seantor Graziano.

2. Reappointment of William M. Pearson of Warwick to the Personnel Appeal Board for a term expiring April 1, 2004.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator Irons, Damiani, Goodwin, Algiere and many others, moves that confirmation of the Senate be given this appointment.

The confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Graziano.

3. (98-S2642) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -athlete agents.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended.

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates and Celona.

Senator Coderre, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Goodwin, Cicilline, Celon and others, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(98-S 2642) (Substitute "A" as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-S 2642) (Substitute "A" as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -ATHLETE AGENTS", as follows:

1. On page 2, line 11, insert ''(a)'' before the word"upon".

2. On page 2, delete line 19, the words "share holders" and insert in lieu therefor the word "shareholders".

3. On page 2, delete lines 21 through 29, and insert in lieu thereof the following language:

"(b) No applicant for registation may have, in any state, within five (6) years prior to the date of application, been found guilty of any felony or misdemeanor or entered a plea of no contest to any crime which relates to the registrant's practice as an athlete agent. The Department of Businesses Regualtion may withhold registration until the results of the criminal record checks are received."

4. On page 2, delete lines 31 through 32; and on page 3, delete lines 1 through 5; and insert in lieu thereof the following:

"6-73-4. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIRED OF REGISTRANT. The registrant shall submit proof of professional liability insurance that would cover damages in an amount no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), provided however, that any actual damages shall not be limited to the amount of the liability insurance provided in this section."

5. On page 5 after line 14, insert the following language:

"6-73-9. PERSONS EXEMPT. - This chapter shall not be construed to require any attorney-at-law licenced by the supreme court of this state to register as an athlete agent under this chapter, provided that the attorney retains an active policy of professional liabiliy insurance for the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) in coverage."

6. On page 5, at line 15, by changing the term"6-73-9" to "6-73-10".

Respectfully submitted,

THOMAS R. CODERRE
Senator, District 40

Senators Graziano and Coderre discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCallrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'I-eary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

Senator Celona discusses the act.

Upon motion of Senator Coderre, seconded by Senators Bates, Celona, Ruggerio and Cicilline, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Da'oiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCanrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowslti, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

4. (98-S 2975) An Act relating to local taxes - town of Narragansett.

Ordered on the Calendar.

Senator Donelan moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, M':'Donald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

5. (98-H 9161) An Act relating to participation by employees of the town of North Kingstown in the municipal employees retirement system.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Patterson, Ruggerio and Irons.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarly, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaflrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

7. (98-H 8221) An Act relating to business and professions- manicurist.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates and Nygaard.

Senator Enos, seconded by Senators Nygaard and Bates, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(98-H8221)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-H 8221) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - MANICURIST", as follows:

On page 1, line 15, insert the words "or esthetician" after the word "manicurist".

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM ENOS
Senator, District 47

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Ale, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCafrey, McDonald, Monlalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Bates, read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, OLeary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh' Walton.

NAYS -O.

8. (98-H 7120) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - low and moderate income housing.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitue "A" in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Monday, June 29, 1998.

9. (98-H 7781) An Act relating to taxation -motor vehicles- alternative fueled vehicle incentive.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCallrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'I-eary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

10. (98-H 7123) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - human cloning.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Parella, Tavares, Celona, Nygaard, Polisena, Walaska and others.

Senators Izzo and Perry discuss the Act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 3 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bales, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS - 3: Senators Enos, Perry, Walton.

COMMUNICATION

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER

STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT

To the Honorable Senate:

I, Joseoh M. Polisena, under oath depose and say:

1. I am a duly elected member of the Rhode Island Senate.

2. This statement is made in accord with Rhode Island General Law section 36.14-6.

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill (98.H 8064), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

4. I request that I be excused from voting, deliberating or taking action on the matter.

5. I do not desire to vote or deliberate because I have a conflict of interest as follows.

Family member works for private ambulance company

6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge.

JOSEPH M. POLISENA

Senator District 28

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of June, 1998.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

11. (98-H 8064 as amended) An Act relating to emergency medical transportation services.

Committee on Helath, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Gibbs, Graziano, Issa, Walaska and McDonald.

Senators Graziano and Issa discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Darniani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarly, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaflrey, McDonald, Monlalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Polisena.

21. (98-H 7288) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates, Nygaard and Ruggerio.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bales, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, OLeary, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

24. (98-H 7999) An Act relating to holidays.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

Senator Kells moves passage, seconded by Senators Montalbano, Celona, Sosnowski, Parella, Damiani and McBurney.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarly, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, OLeary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Graziano.

29. (98-H 8291) An Act relating to water projects revolving loan fund.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Oster, Goodwin, Blais and Walsh.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarly, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaftrey, McDonald, Monlalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Osler, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

30. (98-H 8323) (Substitute "A") An Act creating the Persian Gulf War Information Relief Commission.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

Senator Kells moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani, Parella, Oster, Cicilline and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, OLeary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

31. (98-H 8634) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to days of special observance.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

Senator Kells moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Damiani, Coderre, Patterson, Oster, Walsh, Ruggerio, Cote and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bales, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarly, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaflrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, OLeary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

34. (98-H 8648) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act providing for management of the withdrawal and use of the waters of the state.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Walsh, Breene, Kelly, Paiva Weed and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarly, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, OLeary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

NEW BUSINESS

Senators Roberts, Irons, Izzo and Bates present (98-S 3229) Senate Resolution creating a Special Senate commssion to study community needs for health care, community benefits and the impact of the 1998 Federal Balanced Budget Act.

Senator Roberts requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Roberts, seconded by Senator Irons, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Senators Nygaard, Roberts, Oster, Perry, Walsh and others present (98-S 3230) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the reinstitution of minimum staffing levels for nursing facilities and skilled nursing homes.

Senator Nygaard requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Nygaard, seconded by Senator Roberts, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (98-S 3231) Senate Resolution extending congratulations.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Senators Breene and Irons present (98-S 3232) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Senator Breene requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Breene, seconded by Senator Irons, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cole, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Nygaard, OLeary, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

FROM THE DESK

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the following Acts are removed from the desk and ordered to be placed on the Calendar:

(98-H 7464) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7676) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to children.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7716) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7750) An Act relating to trusts for minors.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7801) An Act relating to confidentiality of health care communications and information act - limitations on and permitted disclosures.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7890) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - courts.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7898) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - identification cards.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7901) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to the Department of Corrections.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7904) An Act relating to obsolete and no longer applicable statutes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8018) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the residential landlord and tenant act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8031) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8034) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic violence.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8310 as amended) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8330 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure- domestic abuse.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION

Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 3198) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study methods of increasing the fish stock along the eastern seaboard.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 3220) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting the Director of the Department of Transportation to construct a "flyover" to provide access to the Wampanoag Trail for motorists traveling north from Forbes Street.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 7380) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study alternative funding sources for the Rhode Island Crime Victim Compensation Program and to make recommendations therefore.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 8895) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to amend Title Ten, United States Code relating to the compensation of retired military.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 7593) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the feasibility of allowing unionized classified employees at all higher education institutions to be able to negotiate directly with Rhode Island Board of Governors.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 9119) Joint Resolution memorializing the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to name the Department of Justice Building on Pennsylvania Avenue in the District of Columbia, the Robert Francis Kennedy Building.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 9188) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to review, revise and update laws relating to the administration of retail liquor licenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 7387) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to develop and coordinate state policy concerning RIte Care and to make recommendations concerning all issues related to RIte Care.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 3197) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the area of criminal injuries compensation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-H 7913) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H8716) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7646) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages identification cards.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8967) An Act relating to days of special observance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3172) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to sports, racing, and athletics - the Rhode Island casino gambling disclosure and commission act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all Senate matters, all House matters that have been amended by the Senate, all city and town matters, all corporate charters and (98-H 7184 as amended) on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

CONTINUOUS CALENDAR

Upon suggestion of Senate Enos, and without objection, the Senate will move to a Continuous Calendar.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Irons announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet on Monday, June 29, 1998, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Enos announces that the Senate will meet on Monday, June 29, 1998 at 3:00 o'clock P.M.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:

(98-H 9230) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Our Place - Shop for Men, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2738) An Act relating to waters and navigation - water pollution.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2853 as amended) An Act relating to scenic highways.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2089 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - temporary disability insurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2255 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - health maintenance organizations.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2383) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to education- curriculum.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2591) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to arbitration of school teacher disputes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2716) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - establishing a right to a safe school for higher education.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2840 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 7468 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2131) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles - registration fees.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 7883) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 8949) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 8987) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public corporation debt management.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 8180) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the municipal retirement system - transfer of credit and contribution.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 9191 as amended) An Act relating to employment security.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 7774) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services- residential care and assisted living facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 8190) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 7895) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Family Court.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 8448) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 8488) An Act relating to taxation - town of Glocester.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 8609) An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction, equipping, and furnishing of an addition to and remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the high school and to issue not more than $12,500,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 8672) An Act relating to taxation - real estate construction- Smithfield.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 8735) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally - municipal lien certificates.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 8860) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 8965) An Act relating to dogs - animal control ordinances in the town of Narragansett.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9173) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction and installation of sanitary sewers on Dexter Road and Amaral Street and the construction and installation of connector utilities in the city including the issue of not more than $1,208,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9172) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of a recreation center, athletic fields and other recreational facilities in the city and the development of plans with respect to the acquisition and development and/or relocation of recreation, library and other sites in the city including the issue of not more than $925,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9129) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance road improvements in the city and to issue not more than $10,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9130) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation or improvement of a public works facility and the equipping thereof and to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9056) An Act authorizing the city of Newport to finance the construction of an addition to, and the renovation, rehabilitation, improvement, furnishing and equipping of, the Newport Public Library and the grounds around the library, including, but not limited to, parking facilities, landscaping, utilities and lighting and to issue not more than $3,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9174) (Substitute "A") An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction of sanitary sewers, the construction of storm drainage and electrical improvements and improvements to various buildings in the city and the acquisition and installation of a geographic information system including the issue of not more than $6,175,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9175) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction of an addition to the East Providence High School and the construction of improvements and the acquisition of equipment for various schools in the city including the issue of not more than $5,097,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9176) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction and equipping of a fire station, the construction and equipping of an addition to the police station and a garage storage building for the Police Department and the acquisition of equipment including the issue of not more than $1,685,000 bonds therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9193) An Act authorizing the town of North Smithfield to finance the construction of schools and school facilities (including demolition of existing schools and school facilities) and/or additions, renovations, improvements, alterations and repairs, and to finance the purchase of furnishings and equipment for schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $32,465,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9180) An Act relating to public utilities commission.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 8318) An Act relating to registration of leased vehicles.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9151 as amended) An Act incorporating the New England Institute of Technology.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9231) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 8444) An Act relating to sales tax - flea markets.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 8129) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to family independence act.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 9194) An Act relating to insurance. Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 7635) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - registration fees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 8182) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state retirement system - definition of active member.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 7857) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 8142) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to financial institutions - creation and expansion school savings program.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 7996) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - general provisions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 9168) An Act relating to taxation -Westerly arts district.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 7407) An Act making an appropriation to pay certain Vietnam bonuses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 9190 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions- plumbers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(98-H 7479) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to workers' compensation- general provisions.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(98-H 8348) An Act relating to employment security - Reed Act transfers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(98-H 7514) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - workforce 2000 council.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(98-H 7647) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - the state of Rhode Island Cancer Council, Inc.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7886) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor vehicles- certificates of titles and security interests.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7666) (Substitute A An Act relating to education and school discipline code.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 9145) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to review, revise and update laws relating to the administration of retail liquor licenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Also:

(98-H 7993) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act creating the commission on Indian Affairs.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Also:

(98-S 2006) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2462 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2838 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities- 911 system.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 7104) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 7294) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - business corporation tax.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(98-H 7569) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to emergency management.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 7652) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to business and professions - pharmacy.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 7702 as amended) An Act relating to the certification of child care and youth workers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(98-H 7885) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 7959 as amended) An Act relating to the city of Newport boarding and landing fees.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 8150 as amended) An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Management.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 8176) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the retirement system - administration.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(98-H 8316) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state purchases.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, the desk will remain open upon adjournment, to receive Committee Reports.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Senator Badeau, from the Committee on Labor reports back, with recommendation of passage of' the following measure:

(98-H 9158) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workers' compensation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 5:40 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION
SENATOR LEO R. BLAIS Dear God, forgive our sins, overrule our mistakes, correct our errors, complete our inadequacies, and renew us in mind and heart. Give us Thy higher wisdom for our daily duties. Amen.

S.J.-24 JOURNAL

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Monday, June 29, 1998:

1. Appointment of Dennis Langley of Providence VICE Gwen Andrade Aponte to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2001.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

2. Reappointment of William P. Rampone of Providence to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 1999.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.

3. Appointment of Robert E. DeBlois, Jr., of Warwick (representing Rhode Island Builders Association) VICE Daniel G. Paquette (resigned) to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 1999.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

4. (98-S 3180) (Substitute "A") Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the improvement of the recyclability and/ or increase in the recyclable content of high density polyethylene (HDPE) containers used for packaging milk, juice or water.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Friday, June 26, 1998

5. (98-S 3198) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study methods of increasing the fish stock along the eastern seaboard.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

6. (98-S 3220) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting the Director of the Department of Transportation to construct a "flyover" to provide access to the Wampanoag Trail for motorists traveling north from Forbes Street.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

7. (98-H 7380) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study alternative funding sources for the Rhode Island Crime Victim Compensation Program and to make recommendations therefore.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

8. (98-H 8895) Joint Resolution memorializing Congress to amend Title Ten, United States Code relating to the compensation of retired military.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

9. (98-H 7593) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the feasibility of allowing unionized classified employees at all higher education institutions to be able to negotiate directly with Rhode Island Board of Governors.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

10. (98.H 9119) Joint Resolution memorializing the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to name S.J.-25 JOURNAL the Department of Justice Building on Pennsylvania Avenue in the District of Columbia, the Robert Francis Kennedy Building.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

11. (98-H 9188) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to review, revise and update laws relating to the administration of retail liquor licenses.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

12. (98-H 7387) Joint Resolution reinstating the life of and extending the reporting and expiration dates of the special legislative commission to develop and coordinate state policy concerning RIte Care and to make recommendations concerning all issues related to RIte Care.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

13. (98-S 3197) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the area of criminal injuries compensation.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

14. (98-H 9230) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Our Place - Shop for Men, Inc.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Friday, June 26, 1998

Appendix

CONTINUOUS

CALENDAR

In order for Monday, June 29, 1998:

1. (98-S 2122 as amended) An Act relating to education.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

2. (98-S2411) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

3. (98-S 2451) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance single license procedure act.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

4. (98-S 2768 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety long term health care goal and values.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of as amended in concurrence.

5. (98-S 2815) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the environment.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

6. (98-S 3195) An Act authorizing the town of North Smithfield to finance the construction of schools and school facilities (including demolition of existing schools and school facilities) and/or additions, renovations, improvements, S.J.-26 JOURNAL alterations, and repairs and to finance the purchase of furnishings and equipment for schools and school facilities in the town by the issuance of not more than $32,465,000 bonds and/ or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7. (98-S 3201) An Act relating to the town of South Kingstown- condemnation authority.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8. (98-S 3203) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $500,000 bonds and notes for the repair, renovation and equipping of public buildings throughout the city of Cranston (of which approximately $170,000 shall be for state mandated gasoline tank removal at the city highway garage).

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

9. (98-S 3204) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $900,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and the construction and rehabilitation of facilities for the police department of the city of Cranston ($524,500 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and $375,500 of which shall be for the construction and rehabilitation of facilities).

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

10. (98-S 3205) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $700,000 bonds and notes for the purchase of public works and highway equipment (excluding automobiles) for a term not to exceed ten (10) years.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Friday, June 26, 1998 (98-S 3206) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,500,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for the fire department of the city of Cranston ($1,980,000 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment for a term not to exceed ten (10) years, and $520,000 of which shall be for the building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for a term not to exceed thirty (30) years).

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

12. (98-S 3207) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,545,000 bonds and notes for renovation of mechanical equipment improvements and repairing of school buildings in the city of Cranston.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13. (98-S 3208) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $300,000 bonds and notes for the installation and repair of stormdrain facilities throughout the city of Cranston.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

14. (98-S 3209) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the construction, rehabilitation and equipping of recreational facilities and neighborhood facilities throughout the city of Cranston, not less than $1,500,000 of which shall be for the rehabilitation of the Cranston Stadium.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage. S.J.----27 JOURNAL

15. (98-S 3210) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of public highways throughout the city of Cranston.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

16. (98-S 3211) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $5,975,000 bonds and notes for the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and building renovations at Cranston High School West.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

17. (98-S 3202) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

18. (98-S 3172) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to sports, racing, and athletics - the Rhode Island casino gambling disclosure and commission act.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

19. (98-S 2738) An Act relating to waters and navigation water pollution.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

20. (98-S 2853 as amended) An Act relating to scenic highways.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

21. (98-S 2089 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - temporary disability insurance.

Friday, June 26, 1998

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

22. (98-S 2255 as amended) An Act relating to insurance - health maintenance organizations.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

23. (98-S 2383) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to education curriculum.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "B" in concurrence.

24. (98-S 2591) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to arbitration of school teacher disputes.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

25. (98-S 2716) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - establishing a right to a safe school for higher education.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

26. (98-S 2840 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

27. (98-S 2131) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles - registration fees.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

28. (98-S 2006) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees. S.J.-28 JOURNAL

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of 35.

Substitute A as amended in concurrence.

29. (98-S 2462 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

30. (98-S 2838 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities 911 system.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

31. (98-H 7745) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute B

32. (98-H 7120) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - low and moderate income housing.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitue A in concurrence.

33. (98-H 7117) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- special stops required.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

34. (98-H 7273 as amended) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Friday, June 26, 1998
(98-H 7456) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to domestic relations - temporary orders.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

36. (98-H 7556) An Act relating to divorce and separation- child support.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

37. (98-H 7657) An Act relating to criminal offenses - mandatory community restitution.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

38. (98-H 7711) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - motor vehicle reparations act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

39. (98-H 7894) An Act relating to motor vehicles - motor vehicles reparations act.

Committee on Judiciary recommend passage in concurrence.

40. (98-H 7911) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - open meetings.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

41. (98-H 7219) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to military affairs and defense - burial of veterans. S.J.-29 JOURNAL

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

42. (98-H 8001) An Act relating to military affairs and defense.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

43. (98-H 8237 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation clean water infrastructure.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

44. (98-H 8494) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Greenville Water District.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

45. (98-H 9014) An Act relating to towns and cities - general powers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

46. (98-H 9024) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes in the town of Jamestown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

47. (98-H 9197) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $500,000 bonds and notes for the repair, renovation and equipping of public buildings throughout the city of Cranston of which approximately $1,700,000 shall be for state mandated gasoline tank removal at the city highway garage.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

48. Friday, June 26, 1998 (98-H 9198) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,545,000 bonds and notes for renovation, mechanical equipment improvements and repairing of school buildings in the city of Cranston.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

49. (98-H 9199) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $900,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and the construction and rehabilitation of facilities for the police department of the city of Cranston ($524,500 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and $375,500 of which shall be for the construction and rehabilitation of facilities).

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

50. (98-H 9200) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,500,000 bonds and notes for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment and building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for the fire department of the city of Cranston ($1,980,000 of which shall be for the purchase and rehabilitation of equipment for a term not to exceed ten (10) years, and $520,000 of which shall be for the building renovations, construction and rehabilitation for a term not to exceed thirty (30) years).

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

51. (98-H 9201) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $700,000 bonds and notes for the purchase of public works and highway equipment (excluding automobiles) for a term not to exceed ten (10) years.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence. S.J.-3() JOURNAL

57. Friday, June 26, 1998 (98-H 7676) (Substitute "A") An Act

52. (98-H 9202) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $300,000 bonds and notes for the installation and repair of storm drain facilities throughout the city of Cranston.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

53. (98-H 9203) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the repair, construction and rehabilitation of public highways throughout the city of Cranston.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

54. (98-H 9204) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $2,000,000 bonds and notes for the construction, rehabilitation and equipping of recreational facilities and neighborhood facilities throughout the city of Cranston, not less than $1,500,000 of which shall be for the rehabilitation of the Cranston Stadium.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

55. (98-H 9205) An Act authorizing the city of Cranston to issue not more than $5,975,000 bonds and notes for the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and building renovations at Cranston High School West.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

56. (98-H 7464) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute B relating to children.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

58. (98-H 7716) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

59. (98-H 7750) An Act relating to trusts for minors.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

60. (98-H 7801) An Act relating to confidentiality of health care communications and information act limitations on and permitted disclosures.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

61. (98-H 7890) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure -courts.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

62. (98-H 7898) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - identification cards.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

63. (98-H 7901) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to the Department of Corrections. S.J.-31 JOURNAL

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" and passage of Substitute "B" as amended.

64. (98-H 7904) An Act relating to obsolete and no longer applicable statutes.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

65. (98-H 8018) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the residential landlord and tenant act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

66. (98-H 8031) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

67. (98-H 8034) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic violence.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

68. (98-H 8310 as amended) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

69. (98-H 8330 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure- domestic abuse.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

70. (98-H 7913) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Friday, June 26, 1998

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

71. (98-H 8716) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

72. (98-H 7646) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages identification cards.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

73. (98-H 8967) An Act relating to days of special observance.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

74. (98-H 7468 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage as amended.

75. (98-H 7883) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

76. (98-H 8949) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A".

77. (98-H 8987) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public corporation debt management. S.J.----32

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A.

78. (98-H 8180) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the municipal retirement system -transfer of credit and contribution.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A".

79. (98-H 9191 as amended) An Act relating to employment security.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended.

80. (98-H 7774) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services - residential care and assisted living facilities.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A".

81. (98-H 8190) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A".

82. (98-H 7895) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Family Court.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A".

83. (98-H 9158) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -workers' compensation.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

84. JOURNAL Friday, June 26, 1998 (98-H 7104) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

85. (98-H 7652) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to business and professions -pharmacy.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

86. (98-H 7885) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation Coastal Resources Management Council.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

87. (98-H 8150 as amended) An Act relating to the Department of Environmental Management.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Friday, June 26, 1998

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