SENATE JOURNALS - Wednesday, June 30, 1999

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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

Volume 126, No. 72 Wednesday, June 30, 1999 Seventy-second Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 3:07 o'clock P.M.

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

PRESENT - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, RaptaKis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT - 1: Senator Perry.

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.

GUESTS

Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Ryan Conaty of Providence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Tocco, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Lt. Joseph Andriole, President, Local 1950, Johnston Firefighters.

Upon suggestion of Senator Revens, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Llewellyn Cole from Providence College.

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Dr. Patrick Conley.

Upon suggestion of Senators Issa, Walaska, Revens, Caprio, Blais and McBurney, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the 1999 Bishop Hendricken Varsity Baseball Team, Rhode Island State Champions, who were undefeated this year with a record of 24-0: Matt Marini, Dave Blanchette, Derek Allison, Mike Masseur, Mike Dawber, Matt McCrossan, Trevor Wilson, Craig Stinson, Mike Rainville, Brett Bodine, Brett Bell, Scott Quigley, Rocco Baldelli, Joe Cantone, Steve Limoges, Al Marano, Geoff Maaz, Jay Henderson, Josh Karten, Matt Morrison, and Ed Holloway, Head Coach, Bill Campbell, Assistant Coach, and Frank McGee, Assistant Coach.

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measure, signed and approved June 25, 1999, by His Excellency, the Governor:

(99-S 111 as amended) An Act relating to labor - penalties for unlicensed work.

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures, signed and approved June 28, 1999, by His Excellency, the Governor:

(99-S 15) An Act relating to domestic relations visitation rights.

(99-S 245) An Act relating to insurance accident and sickness insurance policies.

(99-S 255) An Act relating to state affairs and government- pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

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

(99-S 290) An Act relating to insurance - the standard valuation law.

(99-S 402) An Act relating to criminal offenses assaults.

(99-S 415) An Act relating to property tax relief.

(99-S 432 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities- police officers.

(99-S 457) An Act relating to insurance.

(99-S 477) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - distressed areas economic revitalization act.

(99-S 479) An Act relating to the uniform controlled substances act.

(99-S 495) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry dogs.

(99-S 529) An Act relating to public corporations debt management.

(99-S 541) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - penalties and liabilities.

(99-S 561) An Act relating to corporations, associations, and partnerships.

(99-S 562) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance - insurance coverage for serious mental illness.

(99-S 564) An Act relating to real estate brokers and salespersons.

(99-S 566) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

(99-S 571) An Act relating to businesses and professions nursing home administrators.

(99-S 578) An Act relating to deferred compensation plans.

(99-S 592) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - enterprise zones.

(99-S 593) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Economic Development Corporation.

(99-S 663) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the National Guard.

(99-S 672) An Act relating to financial institutions.

(99-S 674) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to subdivision of land.

(99-S 685) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to access to confidential records.

(99-S 722) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - student investment initiative.

(99-S 785 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions- pharmacy.

(99-S 840 as amended) An Act establishing the Coventry Land Trust.

(99-S 877) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal injuries compensation.

(99-S 975) An Act relating to the city of Newport Juvenile Hearing Board.

(99-S 986) An Act relating to persons with disabilities.

(99-S 998) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to uniform commercial code - investment securities.

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

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 measure which became effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on June 25, 1999:

(99-S 1077) 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.

JAMES R. LANGEVIN
Secretary of State

Received and ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

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.

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

40. (99-H6156 as amended) An Act relating to parole.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the following items are removed from the Calendar and placed on the Consent Calendar:

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.

62.
(99-H 6599) An Act relating to tax increment financing.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Coderre, the measures on the Consent Calendar are read and passed, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

1. (99-S216) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance health insurance coverage. Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Felag 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 43 Senators voting in the affirmative, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0. ABSTAINED 1: Senator Issa.

2. (99-S241) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to electricians. Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

Senator Ruggerio moves passage, seconded by Senator Badeau.

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, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Izzo moves passage, seconded by Senator Roberts.

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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Kells.

4. (99-S503 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses- assaults. Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

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

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

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

NAYS -0.

5. (99-S557) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to aeronautics- airport zoning. Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute B in concurrence.

Senator Badeau moves passage, seconded by Senator Tocco.

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

YEAS 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

COMMUNICATION

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

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS SENATE CHAMBER

STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT

To the Honorable Senate: I, John A. Celona, under oath depose and say:

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

2. This statement is made in accord with Rhode Island General Law section 36-14-6.

3. In my official capacity, I may be expected or required to vote or participate in the deliberations of bill (99-S 609 as amended), now pending before the Senate or a committee thereof.

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

6. I do not desire to vote or deliberate because I have a conflict of interest as follows. I am a consultant at The Village at Elmhurst (Advisory Opinion #98-63).

6. This statement is true to the best of my knowledge. JOHN A. CELONA
Senator, District 36 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day of June, 1999.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Notary Public

Ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR

6. (99-S509 as amended) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities. Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Connors moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

Senator Paiva Weed discusses the act.

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, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0. ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Celona.

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".

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Roberts.

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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".

Senator Tocco moves passage, seconded by Senator Ruggerio.

Senators Sasso and Lenihan discuss the act.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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".

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senator Blais.

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

10.

(99-S 807) (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".

Senator Gibbs moves passage, seconded by Senator Blais.

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11.

(99-S 1080) An Act relating to motor vehicles - rental cars.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senator Cote.

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, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all Senate matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

CALENDAR

12.
(99-H 5641) (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.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Goodwin.

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

YEAS 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13.
(99-H 5890 as amended) An Act relating to human services- community health centers.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Roney and others.

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, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

14.
(99-H 6121) (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.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.

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

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

15.
(99-H 6370) (Substitute "A" 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.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Enos and Walton.

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

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

16.
(99-H 6451) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - fair employment practices.

Committee on Finance recommends passage of Substitute "B".

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Roney.

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

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

NAYS -0.

18.
(99-H 5017) An Act relating to domestic relations - denial of visitation rights.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Graziano and Igliozzi. 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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

19.
(99-H 5107) An Act relating to correctional institutions- parole hearings.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator McDonald.

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

20.
(99-H 5197) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to hazardous waste management. 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 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

21.
(99-H 5237) (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.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Roberts.

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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

22.
(99-H 5320) An Act relating to corporations, associations and partnerships - business corporations.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Walton.

Senators Irons, Paiva Weed and Roney discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 30 Senators voting in the affirmative and 18 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 30: Senators Badeau, Caprio, Coderre, Connors, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 18: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cote, Damiani, Felag, Fogarty, Gibbs, Irons, Issa, Kells, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Sasso.

23.
(99-H 5349) An Act relating to registration of leased vehicles.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Walton and Oster.

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, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

24.
(99-H 5370) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to property.

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

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin and McDonald.

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

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

NAYS -0.

25.
(99-H 5394) (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.

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-H 5394) (Substitute "A" as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (99-H 5394) (Substitute "A" as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY HEALTH PLAN MODIFICATION ACT", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 5, after the word ''may insert the word "materially",

2. On page 1, line 15, delete the words "certified mail, return receipt requested" and insert in lieu thereof the word "mail".

Respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM V. IRONS
Senator, District 39

Senators Roberts and Irons discuss the amendment.

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

YEAS - 46; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Senator Roney discusses the act.

Upon motion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Cote, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 10 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 36: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Patterson, Revens, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS - 10; Senators Alves, Flynn, Graziano, Izzo, McCaffrey, Parella, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Walsh.

26. (99-H5511) An Act relating to importation of horses. Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Sosnowski.

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

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

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells and Paiva Weed.

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, 0 Senators voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0. ABSTAINED - 1: Senator Irons.

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.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Kells.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 36 Senators voting in the affirmative and 3 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS - 3: Senators Connors, DaPonte, Walsh.

29. (99-H5769) (Substitute A as amended) 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.

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

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Cote.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

31. (99-H5845 as amended) An Act relating to human services- community health services.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senator Kells.

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

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

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Goodwin.

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

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

NAYS -0.

33. (99-H5963) (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.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Goodwin.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

35. (99-H 6062) An Act relating to education - the Rhode Island substance abuse prevention act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Walton.

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

YEAS 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

36.
(99-H 6091) An Act relating to education student investment initiative.

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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.

Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator Cicilline, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(99-H 6093) (Substitute "A" as amended)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (99-H 6093) (Substitute "A" as amended) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO THE RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY", as follows:

1. On page 1, line 16, delete "($1,000.00)" and replace with the sum "($500.00)"

Respectfully submitted,

M. TERESA PAIVA WEED
Senator, District 49

Senators Blais and Paiva Weed discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 0.

Senators Kells, Paiva Weed and Parella discuss the act.

Upon motion of Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senator Cicilline, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells 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 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

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.

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

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 Alves, Badeau, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

41. (99-H6169 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

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

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

43. (99-H6230 as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses - assaults.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin and Damiani.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

44. (99-H6269) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to mill building and the economic revitalization act.

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

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Felag, Enos and Parella.

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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

45. (99-H6270) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution making an appropriation to pay certain claims. Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

Senator Celona moves passage, seconded by Senator Bates 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 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

46. (99-H6274) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - retail licenses,

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bales, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Paiva Weed.

47. (99-H6288) An Act relating to probate practice and procedure- limited guardianship and guardianship of adults.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Graziano.

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

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

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Celona, Ruggerio and others.

Senators Alves, Irons and Donelan discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS - 1: Senator Donelan.

49. (99-H6474) An Act relating to public property and works- state purchases.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Cote.

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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

50. (99-H6485) An Act relating to insurance - Rhode Island Insurers' Insolvency Fund.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

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

YEAS 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

51. (99.=H 6490) (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.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator McDonald 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 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

52. (99-H6503) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages retail licenses.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed.

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

NAYS -0.

53. (99-H6528) An Act relating to size, weight, and load limits. Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senator Tocco.

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 Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton,

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Breene and Paiva Weed.

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, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senator Roney.

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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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.

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

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 - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bales, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

61. (99-H6576) An Act relating to highways.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Goodwin.

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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0. DISAPPROVAL BY THE GOVERNOR

His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents disapproval by the Governor on the following measure:

(99-S 367) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to health and safety - tattooing and body piercing. The act is accompanied by the following message of disapproval.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

June 29, 1999 To the Honorable, the Senate:

In accordance with the provisions of Rhode Island General Laws Section 43-1-4, I am transmitting herewith with my disapproval, (99-S 367) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to health and safety - tattooing and body piercing. This bill would require the Director of the Department of Health to promulgate rules and regulations which provide minimum requirements to be met by any person performing tattooing and/or body piercing upon any individual and for any establishment where tattooing or body piercing is performed. These rules and regulations pertaining to sanitation of premises and sterilization of instruments shall place emphasis on the prevention of disease. Furthermore, the bill allows for the tattooing and body piercing of a minor if the minor is accompanied by his or her parent or guardian, and the parent or guardian gives consent to the tattooing or body piercing. I support regulating the practice of body piercing in the same manner that we regulate tattooing. This is an important public health matter that deserves regulatory attention. Unfortunately, the bill, perhaps inadvertently, relaxes the criminal prohibition on tattooing minors, which exists under currant law. This bill would allow a minor, of any age, to now receive a tattoo with the consent of a parent or guardian. The decision to permanently mark one's own body with a tattoo is a highly personal matter which mature individuals have the right to decide for themselves. I cannot support this legislation which would allow a child to be indelibly marked with a tattoo based solely on the wishes, or possible whim, of a parent or guardian. For the foregoing reasons, I disapprove of this legislation and respectfully urge your support of this veto.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

The message of disapproval is read and ordered to be placed on file.

ANNOUNCEMENT

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

NEW BUSINESS

Senator McDonald presents (99-S 1092) Senate Resolution congratulating Daniela Mastropasqua and Francesco Leoni on the joyous occasion of their marriage on August 28, 1999.

Senator McDonald requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (99-S 1093) Senate Resolution extending congratulations.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (99-S 1094) Senate Resolution extending condolences.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Izzo, Roberts, Enos, Walsh, Celona and others present (99-S 1095) Senate Resolution proclaiming November, 1999 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the State of Rhode Island.

Senator Izzo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Damiani, Coderre and Felag present (99-S 1096) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the authority and training of harbormasters.

Senator Damiani requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senator Badeau presents (99-S 1097) An Act relating to corporations, association and partnerships - limited liability partnerships and the Rhode Island limited liability company act.

Senator Badeau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Badeau, seconded by Senator Irons, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Without objection, the following Act is introduced after the deadline for introduction of New Business.

Senators Alves, Raptakis, Sasso, Walsh, Issa and others presents (99-S 1098) An Act relating to Convention Center Authority act.

Senator Alves requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Senator Kelly objects. The act is read and referred to the Committee on Finance.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk, with the exception of (99-H 6474), are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

RECESS

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and by unanimous consent, the Senate stands at recess at 4:49 o'clock P.M., until the call of the Chair.

CALLED TO ORDER

The Senate is called to order at 5:48 o'clock P.M.

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 6282 as amended) An Act relating to installment payment of local taxes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

FROM THE DESK

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, the following bills are removed from the desk and 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 5362) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - tattooing.

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 6268) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes - city of Central Falls.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Senator Issa requests to remove (99-S 824) from the desk.

Senator Kelly objects.

Senator Issa moves to remove (99-S 824) from the desk, seconded by Senator Alves. The motion fails of passage, upon a roll call vote with 14 Senators voting in the affirmative and 30 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 14: Senators Alves, Caprio, Donelan, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Issa, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Sasso, Walaska.

NAYS - 30: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.

RECONSIDERATION

Upon suggestion of Senator Lenihan, and by unanimous consent, (99-H 6474) is reconsidered, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 44: Senators Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon suggestion of Senator Lenihan, seconded by Senator Irons, and without objection, (99-H 6474) is recommitted to the Committee on Corporations, upon a voice vote.

CALENDAR

63. (99-H5117 as amended) An Act relating to transcripts in the Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Parella.

64. (99-H5508) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to construction and maintenance of state roads. Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

65. (99-H5544 as amended) An Act relating to holidays - Victory Day. Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Raptakis moves passage, seconded by Senator Walsh.

Senators Kells, Raptakis, Damiani, Coderre and Patterson discuss the act.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Kells.

66. (99-H6023) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.

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

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. (

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Cote.

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

YEAS 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS -0.

42. (99-H6225) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to retirement - municipal employees.

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

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

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

59. (99-H6571) An Act relating to indebtedness of towns and cities.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

Senator Connors moves passage, seconded by Senator Issa.

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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.

NAYS -0.

67. (99-H6282 as amended) An Act relating to installment payment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

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 Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Coderre, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

68. (99-H6603) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes. Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Walton, Kells, Roney and others.

Senators Roney, Lenihan, Alves and Walaska 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 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 8 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walton.

NAYS - 8: Senators Blais, Breene, Donelan, Flynn, Issa, McCaffrey, Walaska, Walsh.

69. (99-H5362) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - tattooing. Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Graziano.

70. (99-H6561) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health insurance - conversion. Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senator Cicilline.

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

71. (99-H6268) An Act relating to taxation -levy and assessment of local taxes city of Central Falls. Ordered on the Calendar for passage in concurrence.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Issa.

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

FROM THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

(99-H 6343) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-S 728) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - teacher's assistant plan.

Senator Gallo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senator Gallo moves passage, seconded by Senator McCaffrey.

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

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Also:

(99-S 758) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to fish and wildlife- commercial fisheries.

Senator Sosnowski requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 7 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McDonald, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 7: Senators Alves, Graziano, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Sasso, Walaska.

Also:

(99-S 1053 as amended) An Act relating to the Hospital Conversion Act.

Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Enos.

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

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Also:

(99-H 6625) An Act relating to athletic trainers.

Senator Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

The act is read and passed, in concurrence, by unanimous consent, under suspension of the rules, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Also:

(99-S 528) (Substitute "B,,) An Act relating to establishing a shellfish transplant program.

Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senator Coderre.

The bill marked Substitute "B" is read and passed, in concurrence, and the original bills indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, under suspension of the rules, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Callow, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

NEW BUSINESS

Senator Roney presents (99-S 1099) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting the Attorney General to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the permitting of firearms.

Senator Roney requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Kelly, Enos, Algiere, Blais and Coderre present (99-S 1100) Joint Resolution declaring and consenting to a recess of the General Assembly.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

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 Kelly, and by unanimous consent, the Senate stands at recess at 7:09 o'clock P.M. until the call of the Chair.

CALLED TO ORDER

The Senate is called to order at 4:04 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday, January 4, 2000, by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:05 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

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SENATOR PAUL S. KELLY

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