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. 71 |
Friday, June 25, 1999 |
Seventy-first Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 2:31 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, Aives, Badeau. Bates, Biais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igiiozzl, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Keiis, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montaibano, Qster, Paiva Weed, Pareila, Patter-son, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
ABSENT-0.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Kelly, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Kelly to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
CORRECTION
The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 24, 1999, shall be corrected on page 18, column 2, line 5, by deleting Senate Alves' name and inserting Senator Algiere's name.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Thursday, June 24, 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 corrected.
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, signed and approved June 18, 1999, by His Excellency, the Governor:
(99-S 133 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government distressed areas economic revitalization act.
(99-S372 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety licensing of health care facilities.
(99-S 303) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses-
sexually violent predators.
(99-S 134 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government distressed areas economic revitalization act.
(99-S 453) An Act relating to physicians assistants.
(99-S 471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to
(99-S 449) An Act relating to barbers, hairdressers, cosmeticians, manicurists and estheticians.
(99-S 376 as amended) An Act relating to motor vehicles - retail sale of gasoline.
(99-S 511) An Act relating to insurance.
(99-S 485) An Act relating to insurance -workers' compensation insurance.
(99-S 460) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to insurance.
(99-S 740) An Act relating to education Board of Governors and Board of Regents.
(99-S 576) An Act relating to insurance single license procedure act.
(99-S 513 as amended) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships Rhode Island uniform securities act.
(99-S 879) An Act relating to causes of action.
(99-S806 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.
(99-S 802) An Act relating to insurance workers compensation-
group self insurance.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, signed and approved June 21, 1999, by His Excellency, the
Governor:
(99-S 406) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Children, Youth and Families Department abused and neglected children and the adoption of children.
state affairs and government independent living services and centers.
(99-S 801) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to minimum wages.
(99-S 443 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities zoning ordinances.
JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
EFFECTIVE WITHOUT
THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures which became effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on June 23, 1999:
(99-S 168) Joint Resolution relating to the city of East Providence.
(99-S 174) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry dogs.
(99-S 175) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry dogs.
(99-S 176) An Act relating to unrestricted and vicious dogs prohibited - leash laws.
(99-S 183) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
(99-S 204) An Act relating to taxation -property subject to taxation.
(99-S 223) An Act relating to the town of North Providence charter.
(99-S 244 as amended) An Act relating to labor
and labor relations - parental and family medical leave.
(99-S 313) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study urban infrastructure and make recommendations therefor.
(99-S 371) An Act relating to partnerships.
(99-S 394) An Act relating to causes of action.
(99-S 408 as amended) An Act relating to elections.
(99-S 505) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
(99-S 521 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.
(99-S 546) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to electricians.
(99-S 568) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the training and certification of public safety telecommunicators in Rhode Island.
(99-S 630) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to credit unions investment of funds.
(99-S 715) An Act relating to health and safety
- Commission on Deaf and Hearing Impaired.
(99-S 718 as amended) An Act relating to education.
(99-S 779) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses - assaults.
(99-S 876 as amended) An Act relating to labor and payment of debts by contractors.
(99-S 899) An Act relating to property taxes -Burrillville.
(99-S905) An Act relating to real estate taxation - totally disabled residents of Exeter.
(99-S 906) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the home rule charter of the town of Bristol.
(99-S 909) An Act relating to Winnisimet Farm Road District.
(99-S 924 as amended) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Little Flower Home.
(99-S 930) An Act exempting from tacation the real, mixed and personal property of the Mount Hope Trust in Bristol.
(99-S 978) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
(99-S 988) An Act confirming the approval of Chapter 6 of the Public Laws of 1998 entitled "An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of an addition to and remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the high school and to issue not more than $12,500,000 bonds therefor" by the town of Burrillville.
(99-S 1003) Joint Resolution memorializing the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures which became effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on June 24, 1999:
(99-S 716) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions interpreters for the deaf.
(99-S 1071) An Act relating to the exemption or stabilizing of taxes on property used for manufacturing or commercial purposes in the town of Johnston.
(99-S 299) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to education.
(99-S 483 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
(99-S 637) An Act relating to appointments.
JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(99-H 6148) An Act relating to elective meetings.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6250) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Little Flower Home.
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 measure.
(99-H 5767) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages retail licenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
FROM THE DESK
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the following bill is removed from the desk and placed on the Calendar:
(99-H 6529) An Act naming the Misquamicut State Beach Pavillion for James J. Federico, Jr.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Senators Badeau and Ruggerio present (99-S 1088) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, fire protection spinkler contractors and journeypersons sprinkler fitters and oil heat contractors.
Senator Badeau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Badeau, seconded by Senator Ruggerio, 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 Aigiere, Aives, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Canrio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Feiag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igiiozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonaid, Montaibano, Oster, Faiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Waiaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Senators Coderre, Izzo, Kelly, Enos, Walton and others present (99-S 1089) Senate Resolution congratulating Stephen Hulbert for his outstanding service as Commissioner of the Rhode Island Office of Higher Education.
Senator Coderre requests unanimous consent 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.
Senators Coderre and Perry present (99-S 1090) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to develop and propose a pet assisted therapy (PAT) curriculum at in institution of higher education in Rhode Island.
Senator Coderre requests unanimous consent 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.
Senators Parella and Gibbs present (99-S 1091) Senate Resolution create a Senate commission to study school-based health centers.
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 avoicevote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measures on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed upon a voice vote:
1. (99-S893) An Act relating to taxation collection of taxes generally.
2. (99-H6612) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the following items are removed from the Calendar and placed on a Consent Calendar.
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.
31. (99-H6419) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
35. (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.
41.
(99-H 6236) An Act establishing the Smithfield land trust.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
50. (99-H5872 as amended) An Act relating to scenic highways
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
61.
(99-H 5272) An Act naming the intersection of Hartford Avenue and Atwood Avenue as Citizens Square.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
62. (99-H 5345 as amended) House Resolution respectfully requesting an addition to the public works program in the town of Middletown.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
77. (99-S1039) An Act naming the Misquamicut State Beach Pavilion for James J. Federico, Jr.
Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.
87. (99-S929 as amended) An Act establishing the Smithfield land trust.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
88. (99-S1022 as amended) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry - West Warwick.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Coderre, all items on the Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed, 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, Biais, Breene, Cambio, Celona, Ciciiline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, I'ela~, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~iozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Pareila, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Waiaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
37. (99-II 6141) 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 at the bottom of the Calendar.
38. (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 Irons, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
43. (99-H5459 as amended) An Act relating to primary elections.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Irons, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
57. (99-S812) An Act relating to the General Assembly.
Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions..
58. (99-S1058) Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.
Joint Committee on Accounts and Claims recommends passage.
Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.
Senator Issa discusses the act.
The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciciliine, Codeme, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Feiag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Irzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton
NAYS -O.
2. (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.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Breene.
Senator Graziano discusses the act.
The bill marked Substitute A is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 42; Senators Algiere, Aives, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Ceiona, Ciciiiine, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonaid, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasi:a, Walton.
NAYS - 1; Senator Walsh.
3. (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".
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Issa, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5644) (Substitute "B")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5644) (Substitute "B") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - THEFT AND COMPUTER FRAUD", as follows:
1. On page 5, line 16, by deleting the word "Falsify" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Forge";
2. On page 5, line 16, delete the words "forge in any manner";
3. On page 5, line 20, after the word "which" delete the words "facilitates or enables the falisifcation" and insert in lieu thereof "is designed to facilitate or enable the forgery";
4. On page 5, line 28, delete the word "article" and insert in lieu thereof the word "act";
5. On page 5, line 29, delete the words "upon passage" and insert in lieu thereof "on October 1, 1890".
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM V. IRONS
Senator, District 39
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 Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciciliine, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igiiozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCanrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Rug~erio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tacca, Waiaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Issa, the bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, as amended, 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 Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelona, Ciciiline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gall a, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGattrey, McDanald, Montaibano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
5. (99-H5371 as amended) An Act relating to property recording of instruments.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Bates.
The act is read and passed, as amended, 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 Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Capria, Ceiona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enas, Felag, Fagarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igiiazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, I-enihan, McCaffrey, McDonaid, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnawski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
6. (99-H5273) (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.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Graziano.
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 Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Canrio, Ciciliine, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaftrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Raney, Ru~gerio, Sassa, Sasnowski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
7. (99-H5572) An Act relating to real estate sales - disclosures.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Cote and Damiani.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:
YEAS - 45; Senators Algiere, Aives, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Ganria, Gelona, Gicilline, Gaderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fa~arty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Iglioszi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, McGaffrey, McDanald, Mantalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Pareiia, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
ABSTAINED - 1; Senator Lenihan.
8. (99-H5714 as amended) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - public transit authority.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed 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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Giciiline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igiiozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, l'IcGaffrey, McDanald, l'lantalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Waiaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
9. (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.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Walton.
Senators Cicilline and Irons 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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Ceiona, Ciciiiine, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kelly, Lenihan, MeBurney, McCatlrey, McDonald, Montaibana, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Ruggerio. Sassa, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
10. (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".
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Connors.
The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, and the original bills 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, Gaprio, Gelona, Giciiline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fo~arty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, I~liazzi, Irons, Issa, Iszo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonaid, Mantalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnawski, Tocca, Waiaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
12. (99-H6399 as amended) An Act relating
to businesses and professions
telecommunications.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Ruggerio.
The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, Canrio, Celana, Ciciiiine, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Darniani, DaPante, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fo~arty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ru~gerio, Sasso, Sosnowslti, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
13. (99-H6463 as amended) An Act relating to mobile and manufactured homes.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Cote.
The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, Cannars, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnawski, Tocco, Waiaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
15. (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.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
14. (99-H6566) An Act relating to weights and measures - gasoline and petroleum products.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Caderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia. Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonaid, Montaibana, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Ru~~erio, Sassa, Sosnowski, To"co, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 0.
16. (99-H5741) (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.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Walton.
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 - 4": Senators Al~ere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Ciciliine, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonaid, Mantalbana, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Ru~geria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
17. (99-H5766) An Act relating to state lottery and refund of personal income tax - setoff for benefit overpayments.
Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Biais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Fela~, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBrrney, McGaftrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Pareiia, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sasnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.
NAYS -0.
18. (99-H5775) An Act relating to the business corporation tax.
Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Walton.
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 Al~re, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Capria, Celana, Gicilline, Coderre, Cannars, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliorzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, l'lcDanald, Montalbana, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
19. (99-H5785) An Act relating to state affairs and government federal surplus property.
Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa. Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Keils, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, l,I',Car'rey, McDonald, Montaibana, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
20. (99-H5841) An Act relating to public finance.
Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Canrio, Gelana, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, Fo~arty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Rug-a, Sasso, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
21. (99-H5936) (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.
Upon suggestion of Senator Lenihan, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
22. (99-H5985) (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.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Walton.
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 Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Biais, Breene, Caprio, Celana, Cicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Darniani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igiiazzi, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, ~enihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDanald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ru~gerio, Sasso, Sasnowski, To"co, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
23. (99-H6082) An Act relating to health care for children and pregnant women.
Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed, Graziano, Kells 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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelona, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Darniani, DaPante, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fagatty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, l'lcBurney, McCaffrey, McDanald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
24. (99-H6105) (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.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Ru~erio.
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 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Canria, Gelona, Cicilline, Coderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Felag, Flynn, Fo~arty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, I~liazzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
25. (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.
Upon suggestion of Senator Paiva Weed, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
26. (99-H6450) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Paiva Weed, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
27. (99-H5226) An Act relating to labor and labor relations-
arbitration of school teacher disputes.
Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators DaPonte, Tocco, McDonald, Ruggerio and others.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celana, Cicilline, Caderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enas, Felag, Fogarty, Gall a, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
28. (99-H6184) (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.
Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Issa, Ruggerio, DaPonte and others.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and assed, 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, Gaprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGat'lrey, McDanald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
29. (99-H5499) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry dogs.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, ~ihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, Mantaibano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Waiaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
4.
(99-H 5753) (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.
Upon suggestion of Senator Irons, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
30. (99-H6053 as amended) An Act relating to holidays and days of special observance.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage as amended.
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.
Senator Coderre, seconded by Senator Goodwin, offers an oral motion to amend.
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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Biais, Breene, Gapria, Gelona, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Feiag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDanald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ru~gerio, Sassa, Tacca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Senators Cicilline and Goodwin discuss the act.
Upon motion of Senator Coderre, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, 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, Aives, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Celona, Ci':'illine, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kelis, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDanald, l'lontalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
32. (99-S378 as amended) An Act relating to domestic insurance companies.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Cote.
Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Cote, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-S 378 as amended)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (99-S 378 as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES", as follows:
1. In the sixth line in subsection (c) of the floor amendment adopted by the House of Representatives insert the wor::i, "may" between the words "and" and "require
2. In subsection (d) of the floor amendment adopted by the House of Representatives delete the sentence which reads "That a review of the financial records of the company have satisfied the Director that the company is able to meet its obligations to current policyholders and anticipated future policyholders within the State, and the records relied upon by the Director in making the determination-" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "That a review of the financial records of the company and the records reiled upon by the Director in making the determination have satisfied the Director that the company is able to meet its obligations to current policyholders."
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM V. IRONS
Senator, District 39
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, I,enihan, McBurney, McCaIl'rey, McDanald, Oster, PaivaWeed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ru~gerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tacco, Walaska.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Cote, read and passed, as amended, 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 Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Capria, Gelona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPante, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, Fo~arty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelis, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ru~eria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
33. (99-S512) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senator Algiere.
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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celana, Cicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Da'niani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Mantalbana, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
34. (99-S863 as amended) An Act relating to condominium law.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Montalbano moves passage, seconded by Senator Oster.
The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, Aives, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Da'niani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDanald, Mantalbana, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
36. (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".
Senator Bates moves passage, seconded by Senators Paiva Weed and Roney.
Senator Bates, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-S 263) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (99-S 263) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO ESTABLISHING DAMAGES FOR COMPUTER DATE FAILURE", as follows:
By deleting all of the language following the enactment clause and substituting the following therefore:
SECTION 1. Section 9-31-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 9-31 entitled "Governmental Tort Liability" is hereby amended to read as follows:
9-31-1. Tort liability of state. - (a) The state of Rhode Island and any political subdivision thereof, including all cities and towns, shall, subject to the period of limitations set forth in section 9-1-25, hereby be liable in all actions of tort in the same manner as a private individual or corporation; providedd, however, that any recovery in any such action shall not exceed the monetary limitations thereof set forth in this chapter.
(b) Except as otherwise provided herein, neither the State nor any other public body of the State of Rhode Island shall have any liability for any claim arising prior to December 31, 2002 from the failure of a computer, software program, database, network, information system, firmware, embedded chip, or any other device, whether operated by or on behalf of the State of Rhode Island or one of its agencies, departments, divisions, or any public body as defined in section 9-1-31.1(a)(1) to interpret, produce, calculate, generate, or account for a date(s) or time(s) which date(s) or time(s) is associated with the year 2000 date change. This provision of this section shall apply without limitation to cities, towns, school committees, regional school committees, housing authorities, public libraries, sewer district, water districts, fire districts, agencies, authorities, committees, subcommittees, councils and commissions. Provided that nothing herein contained shall exempt any public body from liability:
(1) For acts or omissions not in good faith, or
(2) For any malicious, willful, wanton reckless or grossly negligent acts or omissions.
Provided that the public entity will only be liable for the proportion of damages attributable to its own degree or fault, and provided further that any such liability shall be governed by the monetary limitations of this chapter.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID E. BATES
Senator, District 44
Senators Issa, Bates and Paiva Weed discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 41: Senators Al~re, Aives, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Gaprio, Celana, Caderre, Connors, Gate, Daniiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, I~iazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelis, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Mantalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Pareila, Patterson, Perry, Revens Roberts, Raney, Ru~~rio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tocco, Walaska. Walsh.
NAYS - 2: Senators, Flynn, Graziana.
Upon motion of Senator Bates, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Canria, Celana, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Fela~, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, Mantalbana, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnawski, Tacca, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS - 2: Senators Flynn, Graziana.
40. (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.
Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Sosnowski.
Senator Breene, seconded by Senator Blais, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5452) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5452) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO VALUATION OF FARM, FOREST AND OPEN SPACE LAND", as follows:
On page one at line 11 by deleting the term "eleven (11)" and by inserting in its place the term "twelve (12)"
By deleting lines one and two on page two and by inserting the following in place thereof:
Rhode Island Agricultural Council; and two (2) public members who shall be appointed by the Senate Majority Leader at least one of who shall be a member ofa Land Trust and shall be selected from not
Respectfully submitted,
KEVIN A. BREENE
Senator, District 41
The motion to amend prevails 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, Canrio, Celona, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelis, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, l'lcDonald, Montalbana, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Rrnggeria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tacca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Breene, seconded by Senator Blais, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Ceiona, Coderre, Connors, Gate, DaPante, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goadwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, ~enihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, Montalbana, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Rug~eria, Sassa, Sosnowski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - I: Senator Damiani.
39. (99-H6017) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
advertising by dentists.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senator Meonald.
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, Canrio, Celona, Caderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~liazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGalllrey, McDonald, Mantalbana, Gster, Pai"a Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sasnawski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
42. (99-H6359) An Act amending the charter of North Providence.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Celona, and without objection, ordered to be placed at the bottom of the Calendar.
45. (99-S364) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to State Investment Commission.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "B" in concurrence.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin and Walton.
The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bills indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelana, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sasnawski, Tacca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
46. (99-S476) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to human services.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senator Izzo.
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, Al"es, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Canria, Celana, Cicilline, Caderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fo~arty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, l'Iantalbana, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
47. (99-S608) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to professional service corporations act.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
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, Al"es, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gall a, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~liozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Mantalbana, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
48. (99-S491) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Attorney General.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Tocco, Izzo and others.
Senator Cicilline, seconded by Senator Graziano and others, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-S 491) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (99-S 491) (Substitute "A") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT - DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL", as follows:
On page 3, line 16, after the word "information" by inserting the following language:
"that is not identifiable to a specific person"
Respectfully submitted,
J. CLEMENT CICILLINE
Senator, District 50
Senators Irons, Roberts, Roney, Oster, Izzo, Graziano, Gibbs, Cote, Issa, Cicilline and Blais discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 32 Senators voting in the affirmative and 16 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 32: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gicilline, Connors, Gate, Daniiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Fagarty, Gibbs, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Sasso, Walasi:a, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 16: Senators Badeau, Celona, Caderre, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Galia, Goodwin, Ig:iiozzi, Izzo, Patterson, Roberts, Roney, Ru~geria, Sosnowski, Tocco.
Upon motion of Senator Cicilline, seconded by Senator Perry, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 7 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 41: Senators Alves, Badeau, Canrio, Gelana, Gicilline, Caderre, Connors, Gate, Daniiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, ~enihan, McBurney, McGatl'rey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggeria, Sassa, Sasnawski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS 7: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene. Gibbs, Parella, Patterson.
44. (99-H5817) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to State Investment Commission.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage of Substitute
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates and McDonald.
Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator McDonald, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5817) (Substitute "B")
Mr, President:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5817) (Substitute "B") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE - PROCEDURE GENERALLY - GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY", as follows:
By deleting all of the language following the enactment clause and substituting the following therefore:
SECTION 1. Section 9-31-1 of the General Laws in Chapter 9-31 entitled "Governmental Tort liability is hereby amended to read as follows:
9-31-1. Tort liability of state. - (a) The state of Rhode Island and any political subdivision thereof, including all cities and towns, shall, subject to the period of limitations set forth in section 9-1-25, hereby be liable in all actions of tort in the same manner as a private individual or corporation; providedd, however, that any recovery in any such action shall not exceed the monetary limitations thereof set forth in this chapter.
(b) Except as otherwise provided herein, neither the State nor any other public body of the State of Rhode Island shall have any liability for any claim arising prior to December 31, 2002 from the failure of a computer, software program, database, network, information system, firmware, embedded chip, or any other device, whether operated by or on behalf of the State of Rhode Island or one of its agencies, departments, divisions, or any public body as defined in section 9-1-31.1(a)(1) to interpret, produce, calculate, generate, or account for a date(s) or time(s) which date(s) or time(s) is associated with the year 2000 date change. This provision of this section shall apply without limitation to cities, towns, school committees, regional school committees, housing authorities, public libraries, sewer district, water districts, fire districts, agencies, authorities, committees, subcommittees, councils and commissions. Provided that nothing herein contained shall exempt any public body from liability:
(1) For acts or omissions not in good faith, or
(2) For any malicious, willful, wanton reckless or grossly negligent acts or omissions.
Provided that the public entity will only be liable for the proportion of damages attributable to its own degree or fault, and provided further that any such liability shall be governed by the monetary limitations of this chapter.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
Respectfully submitted,
M. TERESA PAIVA WEED
Senator, District 49
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelana, Giciiline, Gaderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enas, Feiag, Flynn, Fa~arty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Re"ens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 1: Senator Graziana.
Upon motion of Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator Bates, the bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bills indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Gelana, Giciiline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Keils, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Revens, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 1: Senator Graziana.
49. (99-H5323) (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 Senator Gibbs.
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 Aigiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Gicilline, Goderre, Connors, Gate, Da'niani, DaPonte, Daneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~iozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, l'lontalbana, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggeria, Sassa, Sasnawski, Tocco, Waiaslka, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
51. (99-H5955) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to cemeteries.
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 Senator Gibbs.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Canrio, Gelona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Doneian, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~iozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaftrey, McDanald, Mantalbano, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ru~geria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
52. (99-H6092) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - certification of teachers.
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 Senator Tocco.
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, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Canrio, Gelona, Cicilline, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, M"Donald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
53. (99-H6183) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health-
ovarian cancer education.
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 Senator 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 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Canrio, Gelana, Giciliine, Gaderre, Connors, Gate, Dan~iani, DaPonte, Doneian, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Graziana, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, l'lcGaffrey, M"Danaid, Montaibano, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Rug~erio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
54. (99-H5575) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to sexual offender registration.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage of Substitute "B
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.
Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator McDonald, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5575) (Substitute "B")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5575) (Substitute "B") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION", as follows:
1. On Page 8, lines 24 and 25 delete the words "any other relevant adult or juvenile records"
2. On Page 13, lines 20 and 21, delete the words "any other relevant adult or juvenile records"
Respectfully submitted,
M. TERESA PAIVA WEED
Senator, District 49
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 50 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 50: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Giciiline, Gaderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, DoneIan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDanald, Montalbana, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator McDonald, 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 50 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 50: Senators Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Ganrio, Gelona, Giciiline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnawski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -o.
55. (99-S230) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to outdoor advertising.
Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.
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, Gaprio, Gelana, Gicilline, Coderre, Connars, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Keils, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McGaffrey, l'IcDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggeria, Sassa, Sosnowski, Ta"ca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -o.
56. (99-S808) An Act relating to health and safety.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends passage.
Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski and others.
Senators Irons, Patterson and Walsh discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, 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, BBtes, Blais, Breene, Canrio, Celona, Gicilline, Coderre, Connors, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igiiozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaflrey, McDanald, Montalbana, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ru~~rio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, the remainder of the Calendar is deferred to after the recess.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the ringing of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the ringing of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet today at the recess 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 recess of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.
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.
RECESS
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, the Senate stands at recess at 4:00 o'clock P.M. until the call of the Chair.
CALLED TO ORDER
The Senate is called to order at 7:55 o'clock P.M.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(99-S 868 as amended) An Act relating to probate practice and procedure.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-S 393) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study court reporting contracts.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-H 6453) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - redevelopment projects.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(99-H 6499) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elections.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(99-H 6282 as amended) An Act relating to installment payment of local taxes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(99-H 6445) An Act relating to the town of Smithfield - municipal employees retirement system.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(99-H 6593) An Act relating to towns and cities - New Shoreham Water Supply System.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(99-H 6596) An Act authorizing the town of Middletown to borrow up to $12,000,000 for the purpose of financing the construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of a senior center, school buildings, library facilities and a public safety complex through the issuance of its general obligation notes or bonds.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(99-H 5018) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally - municipal lien certificates.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-S 572) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - health care services -utilization review act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-S 1080) An Act relating to motor vehicles
- rental cars.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5304) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health insurance coverage - mandated hearing aid coverage.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5349) An Act relating to registration of leased vehicles.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5394) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - health plan modification act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5786) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6016) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6169 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6269) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mill buidling and the economic revitalization act.
Read and ordered to be placed on tlie Calendar.
(99-H 6370 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6453) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - redevelopment projects.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6474) An Act relating to public property and works - state purchases.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6477) An Act relating to municipal cob - city of Cranston.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6485) An Act relating to insruance -Rhode Island Insurers' Insolvency Fund.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6544 as amended) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of Skyscrapers, Inc.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6557) An Act relating to the sewer system in the town of Middletown.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6558) An Act relating to elections.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6569) An Act relating to school committees and superintendents.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6570) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the acquisition, construction and equipping of an animal shelter in the city.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6571) An Act relating to indebtedness of towns and cities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6576) An Act relating to highways.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6589) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the extension of sewer lines of the town and all attendant expenses including but not limited to engineering costs and to issue not more than $7,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6590) An Act relating to the town of Tiverton Municipal Juvenile Hearing Board.
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-H 6091) An Act relating to education -student investment initiative.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6107) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education-
teachers' retirement.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6536) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - Department of Health.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-S 589) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to retirement-
municipal employees.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5237) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services-
medical assistance.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5740) An Act relating to the Mary Brennan Fellowship.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5758) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services-
child care - state subsidies.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5764) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education-
the funding of charter public schools.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5769) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public property and works state purchases.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5845 as amended) An Act relating to human services - community health services.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5890 as amended) An Act relating to human services - community health centers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6121) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - Higher Education Assistance Authority.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6139) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation sales and use taxes -liability and computation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6225) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to retirement-
municipal employees.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(99-H 6065) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government
Department of Attorney General.
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 199) (Substitute "A") Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the illegal use of computers.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5017) An Act relating to domestic relations - denial of visitation rights.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5107) An Act relating to correctional institutions parole hearings.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5117 as amended) An Act relating to transcripts in the Family Court.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5320) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - business corporations.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5370) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5641) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to commercial law - internet access and advertising by facsimile.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5954) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to access to confidential records.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5963) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to probate practice and procedure.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6023) An Act relating to criminal offenses -weapons.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6062) An Act relating to education - the Rhode Island substance abuse prevention act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6093) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6156 as amended) An Act relating to parole.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6230 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses-
assaults.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6288) An Act relating to probate practice
and procedure - limited guardianship and guardianslilp of adults.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6452) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6490) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to graduated licensing - medical hardship.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6561) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health insurance - conversion.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6451) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - fair employment practices.
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 5649) (Substitute B An Act relating to workers' compensation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6118) An Act relating to electricians.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6572) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public works arbitration.
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 5519) (Substitute "B") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study public rights of way and their use by private companies.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6603) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act
relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6503) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages retail licenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
FROM THE DESK
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the following bills are removed from the desk and placed on the Calendar.
(99-S 713) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to battery deposit and control.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-S 807) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety waste recycling.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5197) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to hazardous waste management.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5511) An Act relating to importation of horses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6270) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6528) An Act relating to size, weight, and load limits.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6531) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
CALENDAR
38. (99-H 6327) (Substitute "A" as ainendsd) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - limited liability partne~ps 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 Kelly, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.
116. (99-H5117 as amended) An Act relating to transcipts in the Family Court.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.
122. (99-H6023) An Act relating to criminal offenses weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.
128.
(99-H 6452) (Substitute "A") An Act
relating to criminal offenses weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage of Substitute "B".
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.
130. (99-H6561) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health insurance - conversion.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.
134. (99-H5304) (Substitute "A" An Act relating to health insurance coverage mandated hearing aid coverage.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage fo Substitute "A".
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that confirmation of the Senate be given to the following:
Reappointment of Thomas E. Perkins, Jr. of Riverside to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2002.
Reappointment of Michael Salvadore of Johnston to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2001.
Appointment of Anthony W. Cofone, Esquire of Cranston VICE Stephen A. O'Connor, Jr. (resigned) to the Personnel Appeal Board for a term expiring April 1, 2001.
Appointment of Patrick A. Guida, Esquire of Barrington VICE Jerome Battey, Esquire to the Commission on Judiciary Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1, 2002.
Appointment of Michael L. Conroy of Newport VICE Robert Smith to the Marine Fisheries Council for a term expiring April 1, 2003.
Reappointment of Ralph Boragine of Charles-town to the Marine Fisheries Council for a term expiring April 1, 2003.
Reappointment of Craig Baker of Providence to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2002.
Senator Paiva Weed requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration of these appointments and to consider them in one vote.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Graziano, McDonald and others, and by unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given these appointments, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 46: Senators Al~ere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Geiana, Cicilline, Goderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, DaneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Rai'takis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sasnowski, Tocco, Waiaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
CALENDAR
59. (99-H5140) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles miscellaneous rules.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Walsh, Ruggerio 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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Canrio, Ceiona, Gicilline, Coderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izro, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ru~gerio, Sasso, SosnawsKi, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
60. (99-H5271) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Celona and Damiani.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelana, Cicilline, Coderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Gr~iano, Ig:liozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells Kelly, Lenihan, McGatllrey, McDanald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Rug~rio', Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
63. (99-H5358) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Celona, Tocco 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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Capria, Gelona, Gicilline, Caderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Fela~, Flynn, Fagarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCailrey, McDanald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnawski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
64. (99-H5471) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to certificates of title and security interests.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Sulr stitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco and Damiani.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Aives, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Coderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, FeIa~, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~iazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGat'rey, MoDanald, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Rug~eria, Sassa, Sasnawski, Tacca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
65. (99-H5515) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers-
towing storage act.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators Ruggerio, Tocco and Celona.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Capria, GeIona, Gicilline, Caderre, Gate, Daniiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggeria, Sassa, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 1: Senator Kells.
66. (99-H5536) An Act relating to General Assembly - Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence,
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Parella, Felag and McCaffrey.
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 Al~iere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Ganrio, Gelona, Cicilline, Goderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, DaneIan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDonald, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sasnawski, Toc"a, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
67. (99-H5539) An Act relating to the General Assembly - Joint Committee on Naming New Buildings.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Parella, Blais and Felag.
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 Al~iere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Ganria, Gelana, Gicilline, Goderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, DoneIan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, I~ozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, Mantalbana, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
68. (99-H5560) An Act relating to motor vehicles.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
Senator Perry moves passage, seconded by Senator Tocco.
Senator Donelan, seconded by Senator McCaf
frey, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 5560)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 5560) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES", as follows:
By inserting the following language on page 1, line 16 after the word "vehicle" "with the intent to consume said beverage"
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES M. DONELAN
Senator, District 15
Senators Roney, Donelan, Issa and Sasso discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 14 Senators voting in the affirmative and29 Senators voting in the negative
as follows:
YEAS - 14: Senators Alves, Blais, Caprio, Gelona, DaneIan, Graziana, Issa, McGaffrey, Oster, Rantakis, Sasso, Tacca, Walaska,Walsh.
NAYS - 29: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Breene, GiciIline, Gate, Damiani, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty. Galla, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliazzi, Irons, Izzo, Keils, Kelly, Lenihan, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens Roberts, Raney, Sasnowski, Walton.
Senator Sasso discusses the act.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, BIais. Breene, Ganrio, Celona, Cicilline, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Danelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDanald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocao, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 2: Senators Aives, Graziano.
69. (99-H5609 as amended) An Act relating to special stops required.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senator Damiani.
The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Al~ere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Gapria, Gelona, Gicilline, Gate, D~iani, DaPante, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fo~arty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~liozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, I,enihan, McCaflrey, McDonald, 0ster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sassa, Sasnowski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
70. (99-H5634) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -pedestrians.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senator Roberts 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 Al~ere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Ganrio, Celona, Gicilline, Goderre, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DaneIan, Enos, Feiag, Flynn, Fa~arty, GalIa, Gibbs, Gaod~, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, I-enihan, McGailrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patte~on, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggeria, Sassa, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
72. (99-H6205) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.
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 42 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 42: Senators Al~ere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Canrio, Gelona, Gicilline, Goderre, Gate, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, IrIiozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McGatlrey, McDanaid, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tacca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
73. (99-H6232 as amended) An Act relating to naming all new buildings, bridges, edifices and other state constructions.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senator Kelly.
The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, BIais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Gaderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igiioszi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCa~y, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney. Ruggeria, Sassa, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
74. (99-H6276 as amended) An Act relating to water and navigation.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senator McDonald and others.
Senator Felag discusses the act.
The act is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelona, Giciiline, Gaderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, DaneIan, Enos, Fela~, Flynn, Fagarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaftrey, McDonaid, Oster, Paiva Weed, Pareila, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Waiaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
75. (99-H6444) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senator Tocco.
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 Aigiere, Alves, Badeau, Bath, BIB, Breene, Gaprio, Celana, Gicilline, Goderre, Gate,
DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, I~Iiozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kelly, McGaflrey, McDanald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patte',son, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, SosnawsKi, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
76. (99-S1020) An Act renaming the Manton Avenue Bridge 78 to the Manton Village Bridge.
Joint Committee on Naming State Constructions recommends passage.
Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
Senator Graziano discusses the act.
The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 28 Senators voting in the affirmative and 8 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 28: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gaderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Izza, Kelly, McDonald, Perry, Rantakis, Raney, Ruggerio, Sosnawski, Tacco,Walsh.
NAYS - 8: Senators Alves, Donelan, Graziano, issa, McCaffrey, Revens, Sassa, Walaska.
78. (99-H6602) An Act relating to job development.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.
Senators Paiva Weed, Irons, Walsh and Lenihan discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 7 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Canria, CeIana, Gicilline, Goderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Enas, Fela~, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDanald, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS 7: Senators Alves, Doneian, Graziano, Issa, MeGaltrey, Oster, Raptakis.
79. (99-H6614) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Traffic Safety and Accountability Act of 1999.
Ordered~n the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Geiona, Gicilline, Gaderre, Damiani, DaPante, DaneIan, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, 0ster, Paiva Weed, Pareila, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnawski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
80. (99-S125) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - gambling and lotteries.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Tocco moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Coderre and Celona.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in
negative as follows:
YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Goderre, Gate, Dansiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Feiag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Keils, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDonaid, 0ster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Toceo, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
81. (99-S189) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senator Walton.
Senators Alves, Blais, Issa and Lenihan discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 3 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Ganrio, Gelona, Gicilline, Gaderre, Gate, Darniani, DaPante, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gailo, Gibbs. Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Izza, KeIls, Kelly. Lenihan, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toc"o, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 3: Senators Alves, Issa, McCaffrey.
71. (99-H5886) An Act relating to highways.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
Senator Raptakis moves passage, seconded by Senator Parella.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Goderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, l'lcCallrey, McDanald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Pareila, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sosnowski, Tacca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
82. (99-S362) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Ganrio, Gelona, Gicilline, Coderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, l'IcGanrey, McDonald, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sasnowski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS-0.
83. (99-S526) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation-
electronic funds transfer.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Flynn moves passage, seconded by Senators Algiere and Breene.
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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, GicilIine, Gaderre, Gate, Da'siani, DaPonte, DaneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Keiis, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDonaid, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sosnowski, Tacca, Walaslta, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
84. (99-S528) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to establishing a shellfish transplant program.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "B" in concurrence.
Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senators McCaffrey, Paiva Weed, Parella and others.
Senator Felag, seconded by Senators Enos, Cicilline and others, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-S 528) (Substitute "B")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (99-S 528) (Substitute "B") entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A SHELLFISH TRANSPLANT PROGRAM", as follows:
By deleting all language after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following language:
SECTION 1. Chapter 20-2 of the General Laws entitled "Licensing" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
Shellfish transplant program. - In addition to any appropriation made pursuant to 20-2-28-2, the General Assembly shall annually appropriate from the general fund to the division of fish and wildlife, the amount it deems necessary for the purpose of maintaining a shellfish transplant program commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER S. FELAG, JR.
Senator, District
46
The motion to amend prevails 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, Ganrlo, Celana, GiciIIine, Gaderre, Gate. Damiani, DaPonte, DaneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs. Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells. Kelly, ILenihan, McGaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed. Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantai',is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Rugg:eria, Sassa, Sosnawski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Felag, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, 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 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Capria, Gelona, Gicilline, Coderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, KelIs, Kelly, Lenihan, McGar'rey, McDonaid, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
85. (99-S605 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - telecommunication.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, Ganrio, Geiona, Gicilline, Gaderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GaIIo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, KelIs, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, M"Donald, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sasnawski, To':'co, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
86. (99-S752 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.
Senator Lenihan, seconded by Senator Coderre, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-S 752 as amended)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (99-S 752 as amended) entitled, "AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT", as follows:
On page 1, lines 9 and 10, by deleting the word and figure "twenty-three (23)" and inserting the word and figure "twenty-two (22)" in place thereof.
On page 2, after line 8, by deleting the following language: "and (14) The President of the Providence City Council or his or her designee"
Respectfully submitted,
J. MICHAEL LENIHAN
Senator, District 22
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote, with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 3 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, BIais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Goderre, Gate, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCafirey, M"Donaid, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggeria, Sassa, Sosnawski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS - 3: Senators Goodwin, Roney, Walton.
Upon motion of Senator Lenihan, seconded by Senator Coderre, read and passed, as amended, 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, BIais, Breene, Gaprio, GeIana, Gi"iliine, Gaderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty. GalIa, Goodwin, Graziana, IgIiazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, ienihan, McGaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
11. (99-H6264) An Act relating to motor vehicle reparations act.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Cote and others.
Senators Graziano, Irons and Roney discuss the act.
Senator Roney, seconded by Senator Caprio, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-H 6264)
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend (99-H 6264) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES REPARATIONS ACT", as follows:
1. On page 1, line 6 after the period by adding the following language:
"the remaining provisions of the act shall be repealed in its entirety on November 1, 2000."
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN M. RONEY
Senator, District 2
Senators Kells, Bates, Roberts, Graziano, Irons, Caprio and Roney discuss the amendment.
The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 22 Senators voting in the affirmative and 24 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 22: Senators Alves, Capria, Damiani, DaneIan, Felag, Flynn, GalIa, Graziano, Izzo, Keils, MaCaffrey, McDonald, Oster, Parelia, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggeria, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 24: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gelana, Gicilline, Gaderre, Gate, DaPante, Enos, Fagarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 4 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Ganrio, Gelona, Giciiline, Goderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Fagarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan. McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry. Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toaco Walaska, Walsh.
NAYS - 4: Senators Flynn, Graziano, McCaiir'ev, Roney.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(99-H 6599) An Act relating to tax increment financing.
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 216) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health - health insurance coverage.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-S 241) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to electricians.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-S 557) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to aeronautics-
airport zoning.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-S 509 as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-H 5863) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(99-H 6468) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public drinking water supply.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LELGISLATION
Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(99-H 6274) An Act relating to alcoholic bevergaes - retail licenses.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
AT EASE
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and by unanimous consent, the Senate stands at ease at 9:17 o'clock P.M. until the call of the Chair,
CALLED TO ORDER
The Senate is called to order at 9:54 o'clock P.M.
CALENDAR
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the following items are removed from the Calendar and placed on a Consent Calendar.
89. (99-H6148) An Act relating to elective meetings.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
90. (99-H6250) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of the Little Flower Home.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
92. (99-H6529) An Act naming the Misquamicut State Beach Pavillion for James J. Federico, Jr.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
99. (99-H5519) (Substitute "B,,) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study public rights of way and their use by private companies.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage of Substitute "B".
104. (99-H5740) An Act relating to the Mary Brennan Fellowship.
Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.
113. (99-S199) (Substitute "A") Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the illegal use of computers.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
144. (99-H6477) An Act relating to municipal courts - city of Cranston.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
146. (99-H6544 as amended) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of Skyscrapers, Inc.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
147. (99-H6557) An Act relating to the sewer system in the town of Middletown.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
153. (99-H6589) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the extension of sewer lines of the town and all attendant expenses including but not limited to engineering costs and to issue not more than $7,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
154. (99-H6590) An Act relating to the town of Tiverton Municipal Juvenile Hearing Board.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Coderre, all items on the Consent Calendar are 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 Algiiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gapria, Geiana, Goderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPante, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Ienihan, McDanald, Mantalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sasnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
CALENDAR
4. (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.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Oster.
Senator Donelan discusses 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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 45: Senators Aigiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cambio, Celona, Cicilline, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Daneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, IgJ1ozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, KeIls, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDanald, Montaibana, 0ster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney. Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocca, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
21. (99-H5936) (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.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.
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 AIgiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Ganria, Celona, Cicilline, Goderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, DaneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Keils, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDanald, Montalbano, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parelia, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Re"ens, Roberts, Roney, Rug:geno, Sasso, Sosnawski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
25. (99-H 6425) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to weapons - increase tlie 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.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.
Senators Irons and Paiva Weed discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 35 Senators voting in the affirmative and 8 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 35: Senators Algiere, Al"es, Gaprio, Gicilline, Caderre, Gate, DaPonte, DaneIan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Ig:liozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McGaflrey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Tacco, Walaska, Walton.
NAYS - 8: Senators Bates, Blais, Breene, Damiani, Patterson, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walsh.
26. (99-H6450) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded
by Senator McDonald.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 4 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 40: Senators Algiere, Alves, Blais, Breene, Canria, Gelana, Giciliine, Coderre, Gate, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDonald, l'Iantalbana, Gster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Raptakis, Re"ens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnawski, Tocca, Walaska, Walton
NAYS - 4: Senators Damiani, Patterson, Sassa, Walsh..
42. (99-H6359) An Act amending the charter of North Providence.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Celona, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.
15. (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.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.
37. (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 desk.
43. (99-H5459 as amended) An Act relating to primary elections.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.
91. (99-H5767) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senator Walton.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40: Senators Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Goderre, Gate, Da'niani, DaPonte, Enas, Felag, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McGaffrey, McDonald, MontaIbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Re"ens, Roberts, Raney, RuggeAo, Sasso, Sasnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.
NAYS -0.
93. (99-H5649) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to workers; compensation.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald, Tocco 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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Al"es, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gaprio, Gelona, Gicilline, Goderre, Damiani, DaPante, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalIa, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziana, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGallrey, McDanald, Montalbano, Gster, Paiva Weed, Pareila, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Waiaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
94. (99-H6188) An Act relating to electricians.
Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senator McDonald.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Gapria, Gelana, GicilIine, Gaderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, DaneIan, Enas, Feiag, Fogarty, GaIlo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izza, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaffrey, l'IcDonaId, l'lontalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh. Walton.
NAYS -0.
95. (99-H6065) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - Department of Attorney General.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original b:ili and passage of Substitute- 'A" as amended.
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by SenatorTocco.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 3 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 44: Senators AIgiere, Alves, Bates, Breene, Gaprio, Celona, Gicilline, Goderre, Gate, Da'niani, DaPante, DoneIan, Enas, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galia, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McGallirey, McDanald, Mantalbano, Gster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggena, Sassa, Sosnowski, Tacoa, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS - 3: Senators Blais, Gibbs, Parella.
96. (99-S393) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - court reporting.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS 45: Senators Algiere, Al"es, Bates, Blais, Breene, Canrio, Celana, Giciiline, Goderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Felag, Flynn, Fagarty, Galia, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliazzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, KelIs, I-enihan, McGafIrey, McDonald, Montalbana, Qster, Paiva Weed, Pareila, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggerio, Sassa, Sosnawski, Tacco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
97. (99-H868 as amended) An Act relating to probate practice and procedure.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senator Goodwin.
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 Algiere, Al"es, Bates, Blais, Breene, Capria, Celona, Gicilline, Gaderre, Gate, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Feiag, Flynn, Fogarty, Galla, Gibbs, Goodwin. Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McGaf frey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed. Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Raney, Ruggerio,
Sassa, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
(99-S 405) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to
NAYS -0.
98. (99-H5018) An Act relating to taxation
collection of taxes generally - municipal lien certificates.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.
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.
DESK TO REMAIN OPEN
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, the desk will remain open during the recess to receive Committee Reports and messages from the House.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
criminal offenses - operation of motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-S 503 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses-
assaults.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
RECESS
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, and upon suggestion of Senator Damiani, and by unanimous consent, the Senate stands at recess at 10:22 o'clock P.M. until the call of the Chair, on a unanimous rising vote, as further mark of respect to the memory of Dr. Joseph A. Cofone of Jamestown.
CALLED TO ORDER
The Senate is called to order at 3:07 o'clock P.M. on Wednesday, June 30, 1999, by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 3:07 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENAT0R PAUL S. KELLY
Heavenly Father, we ask that You show us the ways of
tolerance, kindness, and most of all - patience, as we begin the most hectic day of the legislative sessian. We also take a moment to Thank You far the privilege of serving You and Your people. Amen.
Appendix
CONTINUOUS
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 30, 1999:
1. (99-S 216) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance health insurance coverage.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
2. (99-S241) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to electricians.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
3. (99-S405) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses - operation of motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
4. (99-S503 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses-
assaults.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
5. (99-S557) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to aeronautics-
airport zoning.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "B" in concurrence.
6. (99-S509 as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
7. (99-S572) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety health care services
utilization review act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and
passage of Substitute A
8. (99-S589) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to retirement-
municipal employees.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
9. (99-S713) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to battery deposit and control.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
10. (99-S807) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - waste recycling.
Joint Committee on Environment and Energy recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
11. (99-S1080) An Act relating to motor vehicles - rental cars.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
12. (99-H5641) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to commercial law internet access and advertising by facsimile.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage of Substitute "B as amended.
13. (99-H5890 as amended) An Act relating to human services-
community health centers.
Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.
14. (99-H6121) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - Higher Education Assistance Authority.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
15. (99-H6370 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
16. (99-H6451) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to labor and labor relations fair employment practices.
Committee on Finance recommends passage of Substitute "B".
17. (99-H6603) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
18. (99-H5017) An Act relating to domestic relations - denial of visitation rights.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
19. (99-H5107) An Act relating to correctional institutions-
parole hearings.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
20. (99-H5197) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to hazardous waste management.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
21. (99-H5237) (Substitute "A") An Act
relating to human services medical assistance.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
22. (99-H5320) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships
business corporations.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
23. (99-H5349) An Act relating to registration of leased vehicles.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
24. (99-H5370) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
25. (99-H5394) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety health plan modification act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.
26. (99-H5511) An Act relating to importation of horses.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
27. (99-H5758) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services - child care - state subsidies.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
28. (99-H5764) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education-
the funding of charter public schools.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
29. (99-H5769) (Substitute A An Act relating to public property and works - state purchases.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
30. (99-H5786) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
31. (99-H5845 as amended) An Act relating to human services-
community health services.
Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
32. (99-H5954) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to access to confidential records.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
33.(99-H 5963) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to probate practice and procedure.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of
Substitute A in concurrence.
34. (99-H6016) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
35. (99-H6062) An Act relating to education - the Rhode Island substance abuse prevention act.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
36. (99-H6091) An Act relating to education
- student investment initiative.
Committee on Finance recommends passage in concurrence.
37. (99-H6093) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.
38. (99-H6107) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education-
teachers' retirement.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
39. (99-H6139) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation - sales and use taxes
liability and computation.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
40. (99-H6156 as amended) An Act relating to parole.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
41. (99-H6169 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
42. (99-H6225) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to retirement-
municipal employees.
Committee on Finance recommends indefbnte postponement of the original bill and passe of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
43. (99-H6230 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses-
assaults.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
44. (99-H6269) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mill buidling and the economic revitalization act.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
45. (99-H 6270) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
46. (99-H6274) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
47. (99-H6288) An Act relating to probate practice and procedure-
limited guardianship and guardianship of adults.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
48. (99-H6453) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - redevelopment projects.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
49. (99-H6474) An Act relating to public property and works-
state purchases.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
50. (99-H6485) An Act relating to insruance
- Rhode Island Insurers' Insolvency Fund.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
51. (99-H6490) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to graduated licensing medical hardship.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
52. (99-H6503) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages retail licenses.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.
53. (99-H6528) An Act relating to size, weight, and load limits.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.
54. (99-H6531) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - Coastal Resources Management Council.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
55. (99-H6536) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety Department of Health.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
56. (99-H6558) An Act relating to elections.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
57. (99-H6569) An Act relating to school committees and superintendents.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
58. (99-H 6570) An Act authorizing the city of Warwick to issue bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the acquisition, construction and equipping of an animal shelter in the city.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
59. (99-H6571) An Act relating to indebtedness of towns and cities.
Committee on Corporations recommends
passage in concurrence.
60. (99-H6572) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public works arbitration.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
61. (99-H6576) An Act relating to highways.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
62. (99-H6599) An Act relating to tax increment financing.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Friday, June 25, 1999
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