SENATE JOURNALS 06-23-1999

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. 69 Wednesday, June 23, 1999 Sixty-ninth Day

ABSENT-0. The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:38 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 50 Senators present and 0 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 50: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Daniiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patter-son, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

INVOCATION

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

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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

APPROVAL OF RECORD

The Senate Journal of Tuesday, June 22, 1999 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 Senator Flynn, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber his friend and colleague from the Community College of Rhode Island, Dr. Vic Thackur and his wife Jean Thackur.

Upon suggeslion of Senators Izzo and Coderre, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Jay Lindgren, Director of the Department of Chilren, Youth and Families, Kathi Crowe, Cynthia Brunelle, William Lariviere, Amanda Broccolo, Jennifer Cavanaugh and Dr. Anthony Leone.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(99-S 623) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions landscape architects.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(99-H 5764) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- the funding of charter public schools.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(99-H 6139) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation sales and use taxes liability and computation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(99-H 5367) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to financial institutions - check cashing.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6571) An Act relating to indebtedness of towns and cities.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6569) An Act relating to school committees and superintendents.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6572) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public works arbitration.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(99-H 6503) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Also:

(99-H 6603) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.

Also:

(99-H 5727) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to Superior Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

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

(99-S 946) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to investigate the status of health care and HMO liability in the state of Rhode Island.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 1053 as amended) An Act relating to the hospital conversion act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 1060) An Act relating to town of North Kingstown.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5202) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - explosives.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5259) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to investigate the status of health care and HMO liability in the state of Rhode Island.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5616) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities - zoning ordinances.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5753) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - Rhode Island telemarketing act of 1999.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5371 as amended) An Act relating to property - recording of instruments.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5273) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health care services - utilization review act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5572) An Act relating to real estate sales - disclosures.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5714 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - public transit authority.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5734) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the public utilities and carriers - Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5875) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Narragansett Bay Water Quality Management District Commission.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5900) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to athletic trainers.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6206 as amended) An Act relating to the Harrisville Fire District.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6264) An Act relating to motor vehicle reparations act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6399 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions- telecommunications.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6463 as amended) An Act relating to mobile and manufactured homes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6496) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, furnishing, equipping and demolition of schools and other educational facilities in the city, including but not limited to, the Harris School, the Citizens Memorial School, and a new elementary school to be located on Robinson Street, by the issuance of not more than $14,900,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6497) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance an addition to, and the construction, renovation, improvement, repair and furnishing of the Harris Public Library and the grounds around the library, including but not limited to, window and roof repair or replacement, parking facilities, landscaping, utilities and lighting by the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6498) An Act exempting from taxation a portion of real, mixed and personal property of Warren Preservation Society.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6502) An Act authorizing the Newport Public Library to increase its holding to an amount not exceeding ten million dollars $10,000,000.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6521) An Act concerning tax relief for the elderly citizens of North Kingstown.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6522) An Act relating to the town of North Kingstown.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6547) (Substitute "A") An Act amending Chapter 42 of the Public Laws of 1987 entitled, "An Act to incorporate the Ashaway Fire District".

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6565) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to add a resident of the town of Cumberland to the Pawtucket Water Supply Board.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6566) An Act relating to weights and measures gasoline and petroleum products.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6568) An Act relating to taxation - real property exemption in Cumberland.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6578) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the home rule charter of the town of Bristol.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6579) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry - tree wardens.

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:

(99-S 412) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - the gasoline tax.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 524 as amended) An Act relating to sales and use taxes liability and computation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5232) An Act relating to state affairs and government- establishing a system for the disclosure of the management and disposal of property.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5741) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to income tax.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5766) An Act relating to state lottery and refund of personal income tax - setoff for benefit overpayments.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5775) An Act relating to the business corporation tax.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5785) An Act relating to state affairs and government- federal surplus property.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5841) An Act relating to public finance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5936) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - state tax officials.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5985) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation - gasoline tax.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6082) An Act relating to health care for children and pregnant women.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6105) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state investment commission.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

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

(99-H 5226) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - arbitration of school teacher disputes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6184) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor relations.

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-H 5499) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry- dogs.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5790) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study urban infrastructure and make recommendations therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6053 as amended) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6419) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. 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:

(99-H 6599) An Act relating to tax increment financing.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

NEW BUSINESS

Senators Parella, Felag and Enos present (99-S 1083) Joint Resolution designating the Bristol Fourth of July Parade as the Official Parade for the Rhode Island Celebration of the 2000 Year Millenium.

Senator Parella requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Igliozzi and Enos present (99-S 1084) An Act relating to state affairs and government - enterprise zones.

Senator Igliozzi requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Igliozzi, seconded by Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote, with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 42: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patter-son, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Senators Blais and Breeene present (99-S 1085) An Act in amendment of An Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the Ancient Six Principle Baptist Church of Jesus Christ, in Coventry", passed at the May session, A.D. 1824, as amended by An Act passed at the January session, A.D. 1961, (name changed to "Ancient Six Principle Baptist Chruch of Jesus Christ.")

Senator Blais requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Blais, seconded by Senator Breene, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaftrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

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

1. Appointment of Roger P. Boudreau of North Smithfield VICE Victoria Veh to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2002.

2. Reappointment of George L. Santopietro, Esquire if Barrington to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1, 2002.

3. Appointment of Camille Vella-Wilkinson of Warwick VICE Shannon King Nash (Resigned) to the Commission for Human Rights for a term expiring July 1, 2001.

4. (99-S1051) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the authority and training of harbormasters.

5. (99-H6597) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Spring Vale Cemetery Company of East Providence, R.I.

6. (99-H6548) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

16. (99-H5815) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health care accessibility -assurance.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 24, 1999.

1. (99-S1062 as amended) An Act relating to animals - state veterinarian.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage, as amended.

Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

Senator Blais discusses the act.

The act is read and passed, as amended, upon a roll call vote with 30 Senators voting in the affirmative and 17 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 30: Senators Canrio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, GalJo, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kelly, JLenihan, McD on aid, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 17: Senators Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Graziano, Issa, Kells, McBurney, McCaflrey, Montalbano, Oster, Patterson, Raptakis.

2. (99-S111 as amended) An Act relating to labor - penalties for unlicensed work. Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators Walsh, Celona, Connors, Coderre, Damiani 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 Alves, Badearn, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cioilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, ~cD on aid, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Re"ens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, WalasKa, Walsh.

NAYS -O.

3. (99-S180 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - towing storage act.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 24, 1999.

4. (99-S367) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to health and safety - tattooing and body piercing.

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

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

The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bills indefinitely postponed, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Darniani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS - 1: Senator Parella.

5. (99-S 552) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to liability companies and limited partnerships - formation, conversion, and cancellation.

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

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

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 46: Senators Alg:iere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, l'icDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

RECONSIDERATION

Senator Blais moves to reconsider (99-S 367) (Substitute "B"), seconded by Senator Parella.

The motion to reconsider fails of passage, upon a roll call vote with 14 Senators voting in the affirmative and 31 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 14: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Flynn, Graziano, Issa, Montalbano, Cster, Pareil a, Patterson, Sasso, Walsh.

NAYS - 31: Senators Badeau, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Da'niani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Goodwin, IgJiozzi, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, MeDonald, Paiva Weed, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

CALENDAR

6. (99-S569 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Igliozzi 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 Al~ere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

7. (99-S600) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - Board of Governors for Higher Education.

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

Senator Raptakis moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano, Tocco, Irons and others.

Senator Irons discusses the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, MeBurney, McCafirey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska,Walsh.

NAYS -0.

8. (99-S705) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety babies' changing tables.

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

Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Coderre, Felag, McDonald, Celona and others.

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

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, AJves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Da'niani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, Forarty, GalJo, Goodwin, Graziano, I~liozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, l'lcBurney, McCaftrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

9. (99-S712) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health care facilities.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, June 24, 1999.

10. (99-S282) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Children, Youth and Families.

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

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Kelly, Enos, Coderre, Paiva Weed, Walton, Felag, Connors, DaPonte, Kells, Gallo and many others.

Senators Coderre, Cicilline, Perry, Kells, Graziano, Izzo and Parella discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 50 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 50: Senators Al~ere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonle, Doneian, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptai:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11. (99-S719) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor vehicles- school buses and child care vehicles.

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

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Perry, Walton and others.

Senators Alves, Cicilline and Paiva Weed discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, 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 Al~ere, Aives, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Ig:liozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCafirey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

12. (99-S896) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

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

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senator Walaska.

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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~iozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McD on aId, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Rug~erio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13. (99-S897) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

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

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Walaska, Felag and Gallo.

Senators Issa and Fogarty discuss the act.

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaiI'rey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Pai"a Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Wal as Ha, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

14. (99-S898 as amended) An Act relating to taxation - property subject to taxation.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senator Walaska.

Senator Walaska discusses the act.

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~liozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano. Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

15. (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 indefinite postponement of the original bills and passage of Substitute "B" as amended.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Kells, Tocco, Ruggerio and others.

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

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(99-H 5275) (Substitute "B" as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (99-H 5275) (Substitute "B" as amended) entitled "JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE BEST METHOD OF PROMOTING THE RECRUITING AND HIRING OF ADDITIONAL MINORITY TEACHERS IN RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL", as follows:

On page 1, delete lines 2 through 12 and insert in lieu thereof the following language: "consisting of seventeen (17) members: three (3) of whom shall be from the House of Representatives, not more than two (2) from the same political party, to be appointed by the Speaker; three (3) of whom shall be from the Senate, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party, to be appointed by the Senate Majority Leader; one (1) of whom shall be the superintendent of a Rhode Island Public School district to be appointed by the commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, or that Superintendent's designee'; one (1) of whom 5h011 be the commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, or designee; one (1) of whom shall be the commissioner of higher education, or designee; one (1) of whom shall be the chairman of the Providence School Board, or designee; one (1) of whom shall be a representative of the Rhode Island Independent Colleges and Universities Association to be appointed by that association; one (1) of whom shall be a representative of the Governor's once to be appointed by the Governor; one (1) of ~ho~ is a member of the association of ~hool administrators to be appointed by that association; one (1) of whom is a member of the Rhode Island Association of School Committees to be appointed by that association; and four (4) of whom shall be members of the general public; two (2) appointed by the Speaker and two (2) to be appointed by the Senate Majority Leader."

Respectfully submitted,

THOMAS J. IZZO
Senator, District 13

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

YEAS 47: Senators Al~ere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cel on a, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~iozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaplaKis, Re"ens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Izzo, seconded by Senator Ruggerio, the bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bills indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, BJais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Osler, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptall:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

17. (99-H5866) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - adult education.

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

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Roberts and Parella.

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

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~iozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, MeCaffrey, McDonald, MontaJbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, WalasI:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

18. (99-H5969) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -miscellaneous rules.

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

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Walton, Kells and Izzo.

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 Al~iere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Damiani, DaPonle, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarly, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~iozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Gster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ru~~o, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -OF

19. (99-H6069) An Act relating to human services - medical assistance.

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

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senator Roberts.

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 Al~ere, Alves, Badeau, Bales, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonle, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarly, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~liozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Ienihan, McCaffrey, l'lcDonald, Monlalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raplal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

20. (99-H6099) An Act relating to health and safety - Commission on Deaf and Hearing Impaired.

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

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Celona, Walaska and many 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Daniiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McD on aId, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Rug~erio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

21. (99-H6096 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - interpretation for the deaf.

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

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

Senators Walaska, Irons, Izzo, Issa, Cicilline and Roberts discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 8 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 39: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cole, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Osler, Paiva Weed, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 8: Senators Bales, Breene, Connors, DaPonte, Fo~arly, Irons, Patterson, Raplal:is.

22. (99-H6389) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - substance abuse.

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

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Walton, Perry, Tocco, Graziano 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 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Al~re, Alves, Bales, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cole, Darniani, DaPonle, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~iozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Len ih an, McCaffrey, McD on aid, Monlalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raplakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

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

(99-H 5644) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to criminal oifenses - theft and computer crimes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

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

(99-S 1005) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - conversion.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6425) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to weapons - increase the age from 15 to 18 as the age for possession of firearms by minors.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6450) An Act relating to criminal offenses -weapons.

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-S 1018) Senate Resolution extending the reporting date of the special Senate commission to study the consolidation of retail business permits and fee collection forms.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(99-H 6472) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Newport County Convention and Visitors' Bureau.

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:

(99-S 280) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(99-S 622) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(99-S 805) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, fire protection sprinkler contractors and journey persons sprinkler fitters and oil heat contractors.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(99-H 6605) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Also:

(99-H 5511) An Act relating to importation of horses.

Read and ordered to be placed on the desk.

Also:

(99-H 6531) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.

Read and ordered to be placed on the desk.

Also:

(99-H 5197) (Substitute "A" An Act relating to hazardous waste management. Read and ordered to be placed on the desk.

Also:

(99-H 6205) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety. Read and ordered to be placed on the desk.

Also:

(99-H 6576) An Act relating to highways.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6046 as amended) An Act relating to unfair sales practices.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 5769) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public property and works state purchases.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(99-H 6536) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - Department of Health.

Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Also:

(99-H 6554) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study clearing clouds on titles and equity actions in Superior Court.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith. CONTINUOUS

CALENDAR

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Coderre, the Senate will operate under a Continuous Calendar, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 33 Senators voting in the affirmative and 8 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 33: Senators Al~re, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da'niani, DaPonle, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, l'I"Donald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walton.

NAYS - 8: Senators Alves, Caprio, Graziano, Issa, McCafirey, Montalbano, Oster, Walaska.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet on Friday, June 25, 1999, at the recess 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 24, 1999, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 313 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

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

Appendix

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 5:46 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Appendix

SENATOR LEONIDAS P. RAPTAKIS

Dear God, open our hearts and minds to your divine light. Lead us in our duties with courage and righteousness. Amen.

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 24, 1999:

1. (99-S1018) Senate Resolution extending the reporting date of the special Senate commission to study the consolidation of retail business permits and fee collection forms.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, June 23, 1999

Appendix

CONTINUOUS

CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, June 24, 1999:

1. Appointment of Frederick C. Lohrum of Middletown VICE John Sullivan to the Board of Governors for Higher Education for a term expiring January 31, 2002.

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

2. (99-S180 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - towing storage act.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

3. (99-S712) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health care facilities.

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

4. (99-S140) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to financial institutions - powers and operations.

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

5. (99-S378 as amended) An Act relating to domestic insurance companies.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

6. (99-S387 as amended) An Act relating to parole.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

7. (99-S512) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.

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

8. (99-S566) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

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

9. (99-S863 as amended) An Act relating to condominium law.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

10. (99-S866) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -contractor's registration.

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

11. (99-S932) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Traffic Safety and Accountability Act of 1999.

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

12. (99-S1011) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to Burrillville establishment of municipal court.

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

13. (99-S573 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

14. (99-S577) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to real estate borkers and salespersons.

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

15. (99-S 1061) An Act authorizing the city of Newport to finance the construction, improvement, furnishing and equipping of the Thompson Middle School, including demolition, construction of additions, renovations, alterations and repairs thereto by the issuance of not more than $19,035,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

16. (99-S 1068) An Act relating to authorizing the city of Pawtucket to add a resident of the town of Cumberland to the Pawtucket Water Supply Board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

17. (99-S1069) An Act relating to school committees and superintendents.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

18. (99-S263) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to establishing damages for computer date failure.

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

19. (99-S 968) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution to approve and publish, and submit to the electors a proposition of amendment to the Constitution of the State (qualification for office).

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

20. (99-S623) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions landscape architects.

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

21. (99-S946) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to investigate the status of health care and HMO liability in the state of Rhode Island.

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

22. (99-S1053 as amended) An Act relating to the hospital conversion act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

23. (99-S1060) An Act relating to town of North Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

24. (99-S412) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- the gasoline tax.

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

25. (99-S524 as amended) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

26. (99-S1005) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance- conversion.

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

27. (99-S280) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.

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

28. (99-S622) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.

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

29. (99-S 805) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, fire protection sprinkler contractors and journey persons sprinkler fitters and oil heat contractors.

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

30. (99-H5815) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health care accessibility assurance.

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

31. (99-H6141) An Act relating to businesses and professions- electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

32. (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.

33. (99-H6017) An Act relating to businesses and professions advertising by dentists.

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

34. (99-H5215) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residency- Woonsocket.

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

35. (99-H5452) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to valuation of farm, forest and open space land.

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

36. (99-H5728) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the Narragansett Bay Water Quality Management District Commission.

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

37. (99-H5803) An Act relating to insurance - accident and sickness insurance policies.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

38. (99-H5966) An Act relating to business corporations.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

39. (99-H6110) An Act relating to animals -leash laws.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

40. (99-H6236) An Act establishing the Smithfield land trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

41. (99-H6262 as amended) An Act relating to school funds and property.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

42. (99-H6275) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

43. (99-H6280) An Act relating to general state oflicers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

44. (99-H6359) An Act amending the charter of North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

45. (99-H6363) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes - North Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

46. (99-H6364 as amended) An Act relating to the John L. Curran State Park.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

47. (99-H6366) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to home rule charter of the town of North Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

48. (99-H6374 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

49. (99-H6404) An Act relating to the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

50. (99-H6417) An Act relating to the North Providence Charter- charter amendment.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

51. (99-H6447) An Act relating to the regulation of earth removal in the town of Burrillville.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

52. (99-H6467) An Act relating to town of Warren.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

53. (99-H5007) An Act relating to distressed areas economic revitalization act.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

54. (99-H5255) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

55. (99-H5553) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public officers and employers - retirement system.

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

56. (99-H5559) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the National Guard.

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

57. (99-H5586) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government enterprise zones.

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

58. (99-H5811) An Act relating to state affairs and government- pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

59. (99-H 6014) An Act relating to health and safety - tobacco product manufacturers escrow fund.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

60. (99-H6196) An Act relating to education - Board of Governors and Board of Regents.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

61. (99-H5362) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - tattooing.

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

62. (99-H 5762) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to insurance and businesses and professions - magnetic imaging services quality assurance.

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

63. (99-H5459 as amended) An Act relating to primary elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

64. (99-H5500) An Act relating to elections -voting by citizens residing outside of the U.S.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

65. (99-H5502) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections mail ballot.

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

66. (99-H5535) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to election, voting equipment, and supplies.

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

67. (99-H5593) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to interception of wire and oral communications.

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

68. (99-H5817) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - procedure generally governmental tort liability.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bills and passage of Substitute "B".

69. (99-H5982) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.

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

70. (99-H6310) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal injuries compensation.

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

71. (99-H5202) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - explosives.

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

72. (99-H 5259) (Substitute "A" as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to investigate the status of health care and HMO liability in the state of Rhode Island. Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

73. (99-H5616) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities - zoning ordinances.

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

74. (99-H5644) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft and computer crimes.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bills and passage of Substitute "B".

75. (99-H5753) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - Rhode Island telemarketing act of 1999.

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

76. (99-H5371 as amended) An Act relating to property - recording of instruments.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

77. (99-H 5273) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health care services - utilization review act.

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

78. (99-H5572) An Act relating to real estate sales disclosures.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

79. (99-H5714 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - public transit authority.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

80. (99-H5734) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the public utilities and carriers Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.

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

81. (99-H5875) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the Narragansett Bay Water Quality Management District Commission.

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

82. (99-H5900) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to athletic trainers.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bills and passage of Substitute "B

83. (99-H6206 as amended) An Act relating to the Harrisville Fire District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

84. (99-H6264) An Act relating to motor vehicle reparations act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

85. (99-H6399 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - telecommunications.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

86. (99-H6463 as amended) An Act relating to mobile and manufactured homes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

87. (99-H 6496) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, furnishing, equipping and demolition of schools and other educational facilities in the city, including but not limited to, the Harris School, the Citizens Memorial School, and a new elementary school to be located on Robinson Street, by the issuance of not more than $14,900,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

88. (99-H 6497) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance an addition to, and the construction, renovation, improvement, repair and furnishing of the Harris Public Library and the grounds around the library, including but not limited to, window and roof repair or replacement, parking facilities, landscaping, utilities and lighting by the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

89. (99-H6498) An Act exempting from taxation a portion of real, mixed and personal property of Warren Preservation Society.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

90. (99-H 6502) An Act authorizing the Newport Public Library to increase its holding to an amount not exceeding ten million dollars $10,000,000.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

91. (99-H6521) An Act concerning tax relief for the elderly citizens of North Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

92. (99-H6522) An Act relating to the town of North Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

93. (99-H 6547) (Substitute "A") An Act amending Chapter 42 of the Public Laws of 1987 entitled, "An Act to incorporate the Ashaway Fire District".

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

94. (99-H 6565) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to add a resident of the town of Cumberland to the Pawtucket Water Supply Board.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

95. (99-H6566) An Act relating to weights and measures - gasoline and petroleum products.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

96. (99-H6568) An Act relating to taxation -real property exemption in Cumberland.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

97. (99-H6578) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the home rule charter of the town of Bristol.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

98. (99-H6579) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry- tree wardens.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

99. (99-H 5232) An Act relating to state affairs and government- establishing a system for the disclosure of the management and disposal of property.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

100. (99-H 5741) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to income tax.

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

101. (99-H 5766) An Act relating to state lottery and refund of personal income tax - setoff for benefit overpayments.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

102. (99-H 5775) An Act relating to the business corporation tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

103. (99-H 5785) An Act relating to state affairs and government federal surplus property.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

104. (99-H 5841) An Act relating to public finance.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

105. (99-H 5936) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- state tax officials.

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

106. (99-H 5985) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- gasoline tax.

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

107. (99-H 6082) An Act relating to health care for children and pregnant women.

Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.

108. (99-H 6105) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state investment commission.

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

109. (99-H 6425) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to weapons - increase the age from 15 to 18 as the age for possession of firearms by minors.

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

110. (99-H 6450) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

111. (99-H 5226) An Act relating to labor and labor relations- arbitration of school teacher disputes.

Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.

112. (99-H 6184) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor relations.

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

113. (99-H 5499) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry- dogs.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

114. (99-H 5790) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study urban infrastructure and make recommendations therefor.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

115. (99-H 6053 as amended) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage as amended.

116. (99-H 6419) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

117. (99-H 6472) An Act relating to state affairs and government- Newport County Convention and Visitors' Bureau.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

118. (99-H 6605) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages. Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, June 23, 1999

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