SENATE JOURNALS - Tuesday, June 30, 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. 72 Tuesday, June 30, 1998 Seventy-second Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 3:43 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 49 State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Journal of the Senate Senators present and 1 Senator absent as follows:

PRESENT - 49; Senators Algere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Grazlano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena' Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sos? nowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT I: Senator Blais.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Monday, June 29, 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 Montalbano, McBurney, Coderre, Kelly, Parella and Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable James E. Doyle, Mayor of the city of Pawtucket.

Upon suggestion of Senator Parella, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Warren Chief of Police, Ely Barkett.

Upon suggestion of Senator Lenihan, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber East Greenwich Chief of Police, Lawerence Campion.

Upon suggestion of Senator Bates, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Barrington Chief of Police, John Lazzaro.

Upon suggestion of Senators Sosnowski, McBurney, McDonald, Cicilline and Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber South Kingstown Chief of Police, Vincent Vespia, Jr.

Upon suggestion of Senators Tavares, Irons and Damiani and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber East Providence Deputy Chief of Police, Wayne Gallagher.

Upon suggestion of Senators McDoanld and Walsh, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Charlestown Chief of Police, Michael Brady.

Upon suggestion of Senator Paiva Weed, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Jamestown Chief of Police, Thomas P. Tighe.

Upon suggestion of Senator Fogarty, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Burriville Chief of Police, Bernard Gannon.

Upon suggestion of Senator Cicilline, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Newport Chief of Police, David Kelly.

Upon suggestion of Senators Kelly, Fogarty and Algiere, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, Col. Edmond S. Culhane, Jr.

Upon suggestion of Senator O'Leary, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Michael Sepe, former State Representative from the city of Cranston.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(98-H 8099) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resource Management Council.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 8105) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals Department of Health.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 8206) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public officers and employees.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 8315) An Act relating to merit system -unclassified service.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also: (98-H 9061) An Act relating to taxation. Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 9071) An Act amending the city charter of the city of Newport by expanding the jurisdiction of municipal court to authorize the court to lein real property of landowners upon final judgment for minimum housing and zoning violations.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 9165) An Act relating to the town of North Smithfield- Juvenile Hearing Board.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 9207) An Act relating to the town of South Kingstown condemnation authortiy.

Read and Ordered top be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-H 9025) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - hoisting engineers.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent are read an passed upon a voice vote:

1. (98-5 2695) (Substitute "A") Senate Resolution creating a special Senate Commission to study the Rhode Island cable television industry and all matters relating thereto.

2. (98-H 8063) (Substitute "B") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study utilization review of mental health providers.

3. (98-H 8793) (Substitute "B" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the prosthetic device delivery system.

4. (98-H 9144) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commision to study development impact fees in the state of Rhode Island.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

1. (98-5 3182) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction and installation of sanitary sewers and connector utilities in the city including the issue of not more than $1,208,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senator Bates, Tavares and Irons.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaerd, O'Leery, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

2. (98-5 3183) 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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons, Tavares and Bates.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCatlrey, McDonald Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo' Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walasl;a, Walsh.

NAYS -a.

3. (98-5 3184) 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 and to issue not more than $6,175,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons, Bates and Tavares.

The act is read and passed, 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, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Gra';iano, Irons, Issa, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCa:ffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Paiva Weed, Pala;;zo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal:;is, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

4. (98-5 3185) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the construction and equipping of a fire station, the construction and equipping of an addtion to the police station and a garage storage building for the police department and the acquisition....$1,685,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Tavares moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons, Damiani and Bates.

The act is read and passed, 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, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicllline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Pollsena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tavares, Walasl;a, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

5. (98-5 3186) An Act authorizing the city of East Providence to finance the aquisition, construction and equipping of a recreational center, athletic fields and other recreational facilities in the city and development of plans with respect to the aquisition anddevelopment... than $925,000 bonds therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Tavares moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani and Bates.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Gra;';iano, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Peiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal;;is, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS - 1: Senator Irons.

6. (98-5 3223) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of a community center and/or an addition to the high school and to issue bonds and/or notes in an amount not ot exceed $6 million therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Raptakis.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal;is, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl;i, Tavares, Walaska,Walsh.

NAYS -0.

7. (98-5 3224) An Act revising the charter of the city of Warwick, and in amendment of chapter 1852 of the public laws, 1931, entitled "An Act to establish the City of Warwick," as amended.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator McCaflrey, Sasso, Walaska and Donelen.

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

YEAS - 46; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Paiva Weed, Pela;:so, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Pollsena, Raptal;is, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sesso, Sosnowsl:i, Taveres, Walaska,Walsh.

NAYS - 0.

8. (98-H 7300) An Act relating to the Westerly Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senator Bates and Coderre.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Badeau, Bates, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal;;is, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

53. (98-S3176) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act entitled the Rhode Island Traffic Safety and Accountability Act of 1998.

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

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Kelly, Cicilline, Oster, Enos, Gibbs, Izzo, Badeau, Sasso and others.

Senators Palazzo, Patterson, Gibbs and Kelly discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" are indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 4 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 41; Senators Algiere, Alves, Bedeau, Bates, Breene, Cenrio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da:niani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Isse, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Paive Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Sasso, Sosnowsl;i, Tavares, Walsh.

NAYS - 4; Senators McCaffrey, Palazzo, Ruggerio, Walaska

ABSTAINING - 1; Senator Roney.

54. (98-S2925) An Act relating to law enforcement officers' bill of rights.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senator Polisena, Tavares, Perry, Badeau, Coderre, Goodwin and others.

Senators Tavares, Montalbano, Celona, Damiani, Raptakis, Kells Graziano and Paiva Weed discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 31 Senators voting in the affirmative and 14 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 31; Senators Algere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Perry, Polisena, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl;;i, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 14: Senators Caprio, Celona, Cote, Doneian, Flynn, Issa, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Walasl;a.

52. (98-S2613 as amended) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation - exemption.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Montalbano, Kells, Cote and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 40; Senators Algere, Alves, Badeau, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal;is, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl;i, Tavares, Walasl;a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 2 Senators Flynn, Issa

9. (98-H 7977 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - duties of utilities and carriers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Kells, Sasso, Roberts, Ruggerio and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, 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 Algere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Darniani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Pala;;zo, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl;i, Tavares, Walasl;a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

10. (98-H 8023) An Act relating to municipal firemen - incentive pay.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Walsh, Badeau, Connors and others.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Algere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tavares, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11. (98-H 8024) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance- drug coverage.

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

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Damiani and others.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da;niani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Peive Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

12. (98-H 8055) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Damiani.

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

YEAS - 46; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Canrio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Grariano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kellg, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCailrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walasl;a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13. (98-H 8301) An Act relating to Rhode Island nonprofit corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena and Damiani.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walasl;a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

14. (98-H 8917) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Harrisville Fire District.

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

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Damiani.

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 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Canrio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, I-enihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptal;;is, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl;i, Tavares, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

15. (98-H 9180) An Act relating to public utilities and commission.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Damiani and Polisena.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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 Algere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal;is, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sognowsl;i, Tavares, Walasl;a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

16. (98-H 9217) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for recreation and open space purposes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senators Sasso, Donelan and others.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da;niani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Gra;;;iano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, McBrrney, McCafrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl;i, Tavares, Walasl;a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

17. (98-H 9220) An Act relating to OaklandMapleville Number 4 Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons and Cote.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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 Algere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCafirey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'I-eary, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal';is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

18. (98-H 9222) An Act revising the charter of the city of Warwick, and in amendment of chapter 1852 of Public Laws, 1931, entitled "An Act to establish the City of Warwick," as amended.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator McCaffrey moves passage, seconded by Senators Donelan, Sasso and Walaska.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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 Ale, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leery, Oster, Paiva Weed, Pala';zo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal;is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowsl;;l, Tavares, Walasl;a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

19. (98-5 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.

Senator Walton moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Goodwin, Connors and others.

Senators Donelan, Walton, Montalbano, Patterson, Parella, Roberts, Walsh, Gibbs, Walaska, Graziano, Goodwin and Raptakis discuss the act.

Upon suggestion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Enos, the question is called upon a roll call vote with 29 Senators voting in the affirmative and 10 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 29; Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, McDonald, Nygaard, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Revens, Roberts, Sasso, Sosnowsl;i, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 10 Senators - Alves, Caprio, Flynn, Grariano, Issa, Kells, McCaffrey, Raptal;is Ruggrio, Walasl;a.

The bill marked Substitute "A" as amended is read and fails, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 8 Senators voting in the affirmative and 36 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 8; Senators Coderre, Connors, Cote, Enos, Goodwin, Nygaard, Roney, Walton.

NAYS - 36 Senators - Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Damiani, Donelan, Fogarty, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Patterson, Perry, Polisena Raptal;is, Revens, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh.

NEW BUSINESS

The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.

Senators Izzo, Connors, Sosnowski, Roberts, Roney and several other members present (98-5 3237) Senate Resolution congratulating Displaced Homemakers Center of Rhode Island on their 20th Anniversary.

Senator Izzo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Bates, Tavares, Damiani, Kelly, Irons and Algiere present (98-53238) Senate Resolution congratulating John Ruggeri, Jr. for his dedicated service to the town of Barrington.

Senator Bates requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all Senate matters, all House matters that have been amended by the Senate and all city and town matters on the Clerk's desk are Ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Bates announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the recess of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the recess of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Badeau announces that the Committee on Labor will meet today at the recess of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet today at the recess of the Senate in the Senate Lounge.

RECESS

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly and by unanimous consent the Senate stands at recess at 5:01 o'clock P.M. until the call of the chair.

CALLED TO ORDER

The Senate is called to order at 9:27 o'clock P.M.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

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

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

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8283) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - Temporary Employee Protection Act.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(98-52847) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - oriental medicine.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9247) An Act relating to food markets.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

REPORTS OF COMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

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

(98-S 2730) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to freshwater wetlands and septic systems.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar. (98-H 7861) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government -Department of Environment.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7981) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- the towing storage act.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8252) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8647) An Act relating to commercial law - general regulatory provisions.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(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 Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(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 therfor.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9178 as amended) An Act relating to creation of a permanent commission regarding the financing of mobile homes in the state of Rhode Isaland with an emphasis on interest rates and insurance premiums.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(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 equippment 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-H 9231 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assesment of local taxes.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Senator Lenihan from the Committee on Finance, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 2531) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- urban after school programs.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2780) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to rates of payment to nursing facilities.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3179) An Act relating to taxation -Westerly arts district.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3215) An Act relating to sales tax - flea markets.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7349) An Act relating to taxation -investment tax credit.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7551) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation on beverage containers.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7787) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Rhode Island Urban Education Act of 1998.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7964) (Substitute "A") An Act establishing an enterprise equity fund.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7966) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- urban after-school programs.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 7980) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - lead paint.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8106) An Act relating to state affairs and government- user fees at state beaches.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8114) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to personal income tax.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8132 as amended) An Act relating to the sales and use taxes - exemption for sales by writers, composers, artists.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

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

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8246) An Act relating to family independenceact.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 8338) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sales and use tax.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-H 9168) An Act relating to taxation -Westerly Arts District.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(98-H 9116) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-H 9148 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- redevelopment projects.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(98-S 2821) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to small estates.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(98-S 2825 as amended) An Act relating to family court.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day:

Senator Enos present (98-5 3239) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate Commission to examine the makeup length of terms and compensation of the board of elections.

Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Connors, Coderre, Goodwin, Damiani anb Polisena present (98-5 3240) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate Commission to study Professional Development Investment Fund.

Senator Connors requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

REPORT OF COMMITTEE
TRANSFER OF BILL

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Finance to the Committee on Corporations.

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

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION

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

(98-S 2746) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Rhode Island Tourism and Development.

Read and Ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senators Kelly, Donelan and others, and by unanimous consent, His Honor the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the chamber the Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy, Congressman from the 1st District, Rhode Island.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Senator Kelly announces that the Senate will meet tomorrow at 3:00 o'clock P.M.

DESK TO REMAIN OPEN

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and without objection, the Desk will remain open upon recess, to receive committee reports and transmittals from the House of Representatives.

RECESS

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and by unanimous consent, the Senate stands at recess at 9:38 o'clock P.M. until Wednesday, July 1, 1998 at 3:00 o'clock P.M.

Appendix

INVOCATION
SENATOR PAUL S. KELLY
Heavenly Father, we ask that you show us the ways of tolerance, kindness, and most of all - patience, as we begin the most hectic day of the legislative session. We also take a moment to thank you for the privelige of serving you and your people.Amen.

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, July 1, 1998:

1. (98-52847) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -oriental medicine.

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

2. (98-52730) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to freshwater wetlands and septic systems.

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

3. (98-S2531) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- urban after school programs.

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

4. (98-S2780) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to rates of payment to nursing facilities.

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

5. (98-S3179) An Act relating to taxation -Westerly arts district.

Committee on Fianace recommends passage.

6. (98-S3215) An Act relaiting to sales tax -flea markerts.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

7. (98-52821) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to small estates.

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

8. (98-S2825 as amended) An Act relating to family court.

Ordered to the Calendar for passage, as amended, in concurrence.

9. (98-S2746) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Rhode Island Tourism and Development.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

10. (98-H 7745) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

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

11. (98-H 7117) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- special stops required.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

12. (98-H 7273 as amended) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

13. (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.

14. (98-H 7556) An Act relating to divorce and separation- child support.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

15. (98-H 7657) An Act relating to criminal offenses - mandatory community restitution.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

16. (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.

17. (98-H 7894) An Act relating to motor vehicles - motor vehicles reparations act.

Committee on Judiciary recommend passage in concurrence.

18. (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.

19. (98-H 7464) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to motor vehicles.

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

20. (98-H 7676) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to children.

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

21. (98-H 7716) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure.

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

22. (98-H 7750) An Act relating to trusts for minors.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

23. (98-H 7801) An Act relating to confidentiality of health care communications and information act - limitations on and permitted disclosures.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

24. (98-H 7890) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure -courts.

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

25. (98-H 7901) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to the Department of Corrections.

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

26. (98-H 7904) An Act relating to obsolete and no longer applicable statutes.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

27. (98-H 8018) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the residential landlord and tenant act.

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

28. (98-H 8031) An Act relating to domestic violence prevention act.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

29. (98-H 8034) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic violence.

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

30. (98-H 8310 as amended) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

31. (98-H 8330 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure- domestic abuse.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

32. (98-H 7646) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - identification cards.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

33. (98-H 8949) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

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

34. (98-H 8987) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public corporation debt management.

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

35. (98-H 9191 as amended) An Act relating to employment security.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

36. (98-H 7895) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Family Court.

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

37. (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.

38. (98.H 7590) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance coverage - genetic testing.

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

39. (98-H 7103) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

40. (98-H 7440) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services - residential care and assisted living facilities.

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

41. (98-H 7458 as amended) An Act relating to the Department of Elderly Affairs - family - caregiver network.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

42. (98-H 7647) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - the State of Rhode Island Cancer Council, Inc.

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

43. (98-H 7888) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to public records.

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

44. (98-H 8099) An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resource Management Council.

Ordered to the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

45. (98-H 8105) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - Department of Health.

Ordered to the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

46. (98-H 8206) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public officers and employees.

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

47. (98-H 8315) An Act relating to merit system - unclassified service.

Ordered to the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

48. (98-H 9061) An Act relating to taxation.

Ordered to the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

49. (98-H 9071) An Act amending the city charer of the city of Newport by expanding the jurisdiction of municipal court to authorize the court to lein real property of landowners upon final judgment for minimum housing and zoning violations.

Ordered to the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

50. (98-H 9165) An Act relating to the town of North Smithfleld- Juvenile Hearing Board.

Ordered to the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

51. (98-H 9207) An Act relating to the town of South Kingstown- condemnation authortiy.

Ordered to the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

52. (98-H 7479) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to workers' compensation - general provisions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

53. (98-H 7514) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government Workforce 2000 Council.

Committee on Labor recommends passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

54. (98-H 8283) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations -Temporary Employee Protection Act.

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

55. (98-H 9190 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - plumbers.

Committee on Labor recommends passage, as amended, in concurrence.

56. (98-H 9247) An Act relating to food markets.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

57. (98-H 7861) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Environment.

Committee on Corproations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and the bill marked Substitute "A" as amended, in concurrence.

58. (98-H 7981) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- the towing storage act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

59. (98-H 7996) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - general provisions.

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

60. (98-H 8252) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

61. (98-H 8316) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state purchases.

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

62. (98-H 8647) An Act relating to commercial law - general regulatory provisions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

63. (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.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

64. (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 therfor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

65. (98-H 9151 as amended) An Act incorporating the New England Institute of Technology.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage, as amended, in concurrence.

66. (98-H 9178 as amended) An Act relating to creation of a permanent commission regarding the financing of mobile homes in the state of Rhode Isaland with an emphasis on interest rates and insurance premiums.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage, as amended, in concurrence.

67. (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 equippment 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, in concurrence.

68. (98-H 9231 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assesment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

69. (98-H 7407 as amended) An Act making an appropriation to pay certain Vietnam bonuses.

Committee on Fianace recommends passage as amended.

70. (98-H 7349) An Act relating to taxation -investment tax credit.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

71. (98-H 7551) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation on beverage containers.

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

72. (98-H 7635) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles registration fees.

Committee on Fianace recommends passage in concurrence.

73. (98-H 7787) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Rhode Island Urban Education Act of 1998.

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

74. (98-H 7964) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to establishing an enterprise equity fund.

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

75. (98-H 7966) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- urban after-school programs.

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

76. (98-H 7980) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - lead paint.

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

77. (98-H 8106) An Act relating to state affairs and government- user fees at state beaches.

Committee on Fianace recommends passage in concurrence.

78. (98- H 8114) (Substitute "A") An Act relaiting to persomal income tax.

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

79. (98-H 8132 as amended) An Act relatinng to the sales and use taxes - exemption for sales by writers, composers, artists.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

80. (98-H 8182) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state retirement system - definition of active member.

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

81. (98-H 8246) An Act relating to family independence act.

Committee on Finance recommends passage, in concurrence.

82. (98-H 8338) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sales and use tax.

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

83. (98-H 9168) An Act relating to taxation -Westerly Arts District.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, June 30, 1998

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