SENATE JOURNALS 06-16-1999

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 fifth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine.

Volume 126, No. 66 Wednesday, June 16, 1999 Sixty-sixth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:22 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 49 Senators present and 1 Senator absent as follows:

PRESENT - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sos. nowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 1: Senator Caprio.

INVOCATION

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 10, 1999 proceedings is read in part.

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

CONGRATULATIONS

Senator Kelly extends congratulations and best wishes to the Providence Bruins Hockey Team on winning the Calder Cup and bringing it back to the state of Rhode Island for the 1st time in 43 years.

Senator Kelly pays special tribute to Bruins Head Coach, Peter Laviolette, Player/Assistant Coach, Bill Armstrong, Owners Ed Anderson and Frank DuRoss, and Team Captain Dennis Vaske. The entire Senate joins in paying tribute to this special team on this historic victory and the pride they have brought to Rhode Island. They are true champions in every sense of the word.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

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

(99-H 5364 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - The Rhode Island Whis tleblowers Act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6478 as amended) An Act relating to employment agencies.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION

Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures: (99-S815) An Act relating to retail licenses (class M).

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 976) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 1019) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 1054) Senate Resolution requesting the Board of Governors for Higher Education to provide for nonsectarian invocation at future commencement ceremonies.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(99-S 1059) Senate Resolution extending the reporting date of the special commission to study the association between and amongst domestic violence, child abuse and animal abuse.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(99-S 1062 as amended) An Act relating to animals state veterinarian.

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 Bates presents (99-S 1074) An Act authorizing the town of Barrington to finance the acquisition and protection of conservation and recreation open space lands in the town of Barrington and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds or notes therefor.

Senator Bates requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Bates, seconded by Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote, with 34 Senators voting in the aiflrmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 34: Senators AJves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Kells, McBurney, MeCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Revens, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Senator Sosnowski presents (99-S 1075) An Act relating to towns and cities - New Shoreham water supply system.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senators Coderre, Enos, Walton, Gallo and Izzo present (99-S 1076) Senate resolution congratulating Dr. John Nazarian on having the perofrming arts facility at Rhode Island College named in his honor. Senator Coderre requests unanimous consent

2. (99-S765) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to transportation of beverages. for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measures and appointments on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed upon a voice vote:

1. Appointment of Christian L. Stephens of Woonsocket (Non-Profit Development Corporation) to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act for a term expiring January 31, 2001.

2. Appointment of Thomas J. Lynch of Narragansett (Representing the State Building Codes Commission) VICE Joseph Walsh to the Board of Examination and Licensing of Telecommunication Systems Contractors, Technicians, and Installers for a term expiring August 1, 2003.

3. (99-S933) Senate Resolution opposing the creation of an international criminal court.

4. (99-H6471) Joint Resolution calling on the General Assembly to meet in Newport at the Old Coloney House on May 4, 2000.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Committee on Special Legislation 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 Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

10. (99-S 886) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - coastal and estuary habitat restoration program and trust fund.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

11. (99-S999) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Environmental Management.

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 Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

19. (99-H6141) An Act relating to businesses and professions- electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

24. (99-H 6327) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - limited liability partnerships and the Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

28. (99-H 5275) (Substitute "B" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to investigate the best method of promoting the finding and hiring additional minority teachers in Rhode Island public school.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage of Substitute "B" as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

35. (99-H5830) An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

37. (99-H5853 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - 'nurse anesthetists".

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

38. (99-H5942 as amended) An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

44. (99-H5564 as amended) An Act relating to judicial selection.

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 Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

1. (99-S767) (Substitute A An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.

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

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos, Goodwin, Walaska and others.

Senator Graziano discusses the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 32 Senators voting in the affirmative and 11 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 32: Senators AJves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Connors, Cole, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska.

NAYS - Il: Senators Coderre, Damiani, Gallo, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, Parella, Perry, Roney, Walsh, Walton.

3. (99-S299) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to education. Odered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "B" as amended in concurrence.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre and Graziano.

The bill marked Substitute B is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bills indefinitely postponed, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, BJais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonle, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Iglio2zi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonaJd, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

4. (99-S443 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- zoning ordinances. Ordered on the Calendar as amended in concurrence.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Gibbs.

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 46: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igiozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, PareJla, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowslli, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -O.

5. (99-S483 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations. Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senator Ruggerio and others.

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 and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, BJats, Breene, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonaJd, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

6. (99-S716) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions interpreters for the deaf. Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Izzo, Tocco, Celona, Gallo 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 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators AJves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, CiciJline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaI'frey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, ParelJa, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

7. (99-S1032) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to lead hazard mitigation.

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

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

8. (99-S985 as amended) An Act relating to the Newport Public Library.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline and Goodwin,

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Monlalbano, Osler, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

9. (99-S1045) An Act concerning tax relief for the elderly citizens of North Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Patterson moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan and Blais.

The act is read and passed, 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 Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, CicilJine, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, l'IcBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

12. (99-H5742) An Act relating to employment security - waiting period.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senator Tocco and others.

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 Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarly, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Iglioszi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCallrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, RobertD, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowslti, Tocco, Walaska, Walk,

NAYS -0.

13. (99-H5778) An Act relating to labor and labor relations- apprenticeship progr'amsintade and industry.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Igliozzi, Damiani and others.

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 - 46: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, CicilJine, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, FeJag, Flynn, Fogarly, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, IgJiozzi, I'ons, Issa, Izzo, KeJls, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaflrey, M"Donald, Monlalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

14. (99-H5781) An Act relating to labor and labor relations- employment security.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Ruggerio, Igliozzi and others.

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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Darniani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, l'IcCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

15. (99-H5810) An Act relating to employment security.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Ruggerio, Damiani and others.

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 - 46: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Da'niani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Ienihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Monlalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggen'o, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

16. (99-H 5820 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- licensing of health care facilities.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Igliozzi, Roberts, Parella and Felag.

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 - 46: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarly, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCall'rey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Ranlakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggen'o, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

17. (99-H5842) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to employment security general provisions.

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

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Ruggerio, Damiani and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bales, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Kells, Ienihan, l'IcBurney, McCafHey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Roney.

18. (99-H 6071) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - state building code.

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

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Igliozzi, Ruggerio and Damiani.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Monlalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasffa, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

20. (99-H6195 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - plumbers.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Ruggerio, Felag and others.

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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, To"co, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0. ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Fogarty.

21. (99-H6247) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Coderre, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(99-H 6247)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (99-H 6247) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION - COB LECTION OF TAXES GENERALL", as follows: On page 3, line 4, delete the words "In the town of Smithfield, the tax collector "shall" and insert in lieu thereof the following words: "The collector of taxes for any city, town or fire district may".

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM V. IRONS
Senator, District 39

Senators Flynn and Irons discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, I,enihan, McBurney, McCalHey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Senators Blais and Irons discuss the act.

Upon motion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Coderre, read and passed, as amended, 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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, l'IcBurney McCaflrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella,' Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS - 0.

22. (99-H5561) An Act relating to chiropractors.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Ruggerio.

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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, BJais, Breene, Celona, CiciJline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Osler, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal':is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerlo, Sasso, Sosno'wskl, Toeco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -o.

23. (99-H6291) An Act relating to a study of constructing combined sewer overflow treatment facilities in the city of Pawtucket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators McBurney, Coderre and Montalbano.

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 Alves, Badeau, Bales, Blais, Breene, Celona, Ciellline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano,Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCatHey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggeno, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -o.

25. (99-H6390) An Act relating to taxation levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by SenatorMcBurney.

Senators Lenihan and Coderre discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 34 Senators voting in the affirmative and 10 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 34: Senators AJgiere, Alves, Badeau, Breene, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McDonald, Monlalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, RaptaWs, Revens, Ruggeno, Sosnowski, Toe"o, Walton.

NAYS - 10: Senators Blais, DoneJan, Felag, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Patlerson, Roberts, Sasso, Walaska, Walsh.

26. (99-H6434) An Act relating to taxation -levy and assessment of local taxes - city of Pawtucket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators McBurney, Montalbano and Irons.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Alfflere, Alves, Badeau, Breene, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplaltis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

27. (99-H5265) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the placement of children.

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 Tocco, Oster, Walton, Walsh, Perry and others.

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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, l'lcCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

29. (99-H5285 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety registration of nursing assistants.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Izzo, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

30. (99-H5375) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to prescriptions and misbranded drugs or devices.

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 Blais, McDonald and Celona.

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

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Bce, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Da'niani, DaPonle, Donelsn, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, I,enihan, McBurney, MoCalHey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaplaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

31. (99-H5580) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.

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

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco and Igliozzi.

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

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneJan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, PareJla, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

32. (99-H5761) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to health and safety - Department of Health.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage of Substitute "B".

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senator Roberts.

Senator Izzo, seconded by Senator Roberts, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(99-H 5761) (Substitute "B")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (99-H 5761) (Substitute "B") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 5, insert a comma after the word "thereto";

2. On page 1, line 8, insert a comma after the word "filings";

3. On page 1, line 9, insert a comma after the word "thereto";

4. On page 1, line 13, delete the word "agency" and insert in lieu thereof the words "entity or agent";

5. On page 1, line 16, insert a comma after the word "sought";

6. On page 2, line 2, insert a comma after the word "sought";

7. On page 2, line 3, insert the word "application" after the word "complete";

8. On page 2, line 8, insert the word "application" after the word "the" and before the word "filing";

9. On page 2, line 12, after the word "All", insert the word "application" and after the word "filings" insert the following language: "for certification, recertification, or material modification submitted under the provisions of 23-17.12, 23-17.13, or 27-41,"

Respectfully submitted,

THOMAS J. IZZO
Senator, District 13

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the native and 0 Senators voting in the negative as folIows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Darniani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Iggliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCar'rey, McDonald, Montalbano, Osler, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Senator Izzo, seconded by Senator Roberts, ofiers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(99-H 5761) (Substitute "B")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (99-H 5761) (Substitute "B") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH", as follows: On page 1, delete the designation of the act "99 H 5761 SUBSTITUTE B" and insert in place thereof "99 H 5761 SUBSTITUTE A".

Respectfully submitted,

THOMAS J. IZZO
Senator, District 13

The motion to amend prevails 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, l'IcCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Izzo, seconded by Senator Roberts, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Darniani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarly, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Grariano, Igiozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, I,enihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Monlalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, To"co, WaJaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

33. (99-H5812) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - residential care facility licensing act.

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 Senator Enos.

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

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bales, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Da'niani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Ienihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, l'lontalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggero, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

34. (99-H5819) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded bg Senators Roberts, Tocco, Cicilline.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bales, Breene, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarly, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, M"Burney, McCaI"rey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

36. (99-H5836) An Act relating to health and safety - maternal and child health services.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano and Igliozzi.

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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, l'IcCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, To':co, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the remainder of the Calendar is deferred to Tuesday, June 22, 1999.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet on Thursday, June 17, 1999, at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet on Thursday, June 17, 1999, at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Enos, announces that the Senate will meet on Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 1:00 o'clock P.M.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all Senate matters and all House matters that have been amended by the Senate and not previously reaquested to be held are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and upon suggestion of Senator Kells, the Senate adjourns at 5:09 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of James Creamer of Providence, Chief of Staff for Speaker John Harwood, who suddenly passed away yesterday. He was a State House legend, and his political wisdom was revered. His spirit will live on in the hearts of the many lives he touched. We will miss him very much.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION

SENATOR PATRICK T. McDONALD
Dear God, we have so much to be thankful: for this beautiful state which we live in, for the resources you have given us, and for your protection and guidfance of all the members of this Senate as we strive for the public's welfare. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 17, 1999:

1. (99-S1054) Senate Resolution requesting the Board of Governors for Higher Education to provide for nonsectarian invocation at future commencement ceremonies.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

2. (99-S 1059) Senate Resolution extending the reporting date of the special commission to study the association between and amongst domestic violence, child abuse and animal abuse.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage. RAYMONDT. HOYAS, Clerk of the Senate Wednesday, June 16, 1999

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 17, 1999:

1. (99-H 6167) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act making appropriations for the support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.

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

2. (99-S535) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to aeronautics - uniform aeronautical regulatory act.

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

3. (99-S616) An Act relating to health care for children and pregnant women.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

4. (99-S918) An Act relating to health care.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

5. (99-S301) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to mortgage loans.

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

6. (99-H5780) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.

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

7. (99-H6098) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- School for the Deaf.

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

8. (99-H6128) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

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

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CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, June 22, 1999:

1. (99-S 765) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to transportation of beverages.

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

2. (99-S 886) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation - coastal and estuary habitat restoration program and trust fund.

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

3. (99-S999) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Environmental Management.

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

5. (99-S976) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

6. (99-S1019) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

7. (99-S1062 as amended) An Act relating to animals - state veterinarian.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage, as amended.

8. (99-H6141) An Act relating to businesses and professions- electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

9. (99-H 6327) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - limited liability partnerships and the Rhode Island Limited Liability Company Act.

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

10. (99-H 5275) (Substitute "B" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to investigate the best method of promoting the finding and hiring additional minority teachers in Rhode Island public school.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage of Substitute "B" as amended.

11. (99-H5285 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- registration of nursing assistants.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage, as amended.

12. (99-H5830) An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

13. (99-H 5853 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - "nurse anesthetists".

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

14. (99-H5942 as amended) An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists.

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

15. (99-H6017) An Act relating to businesses and professions advertising by dentists.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

16. (99-H6044) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - school speech and language pathologists.

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

17. (99-H6130) An Act relating to food and drugs drugs and poisons generally.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

18. (99-H6241) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education.

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

19. (99-H 5333) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to criminal offenses - operation of motor vehicle while intoxicated.

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

20. (99-H5564 as amended) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

21. (99-H5569 as amended) An Act relating to domestic abuse prevention.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

22. (99-H5608) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to Family Court.

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

23. (99-H 5771) (Substitute "B,') An Act relating to Children, Youth and Families Department - abused and neglected children and the adoption of children.

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

24. (99-H5879) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - sexually violent predators.

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

25. (99-H5421) An Act relating to taxation

Committee on Corporations recommends passage, in concurrence.

26. (99-H5364 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - Rhode Island Whistleblowers Act.

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

27. (99-H6478 as amended) An Act relating to employment agencies.

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

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, June 16, 1999

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