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. 16
Tuesday, February 9, 1999
Sixteenth Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:37 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 45 Senators present and 5 Senators absent as follows:
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Flynn, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Flynn, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Patterson, and by
unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber from the North Kingstown Republican Town Committee, Frank Knight, out-going Chairman and Joseph White, in-coming Chairman.
APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents
the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointment and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
February 2, 1999
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with
the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act:
Jean Vient of Warwick
(Representative of Insurers)
for a term expiring January 31, 2000.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also;
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
February 2, 1999
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42.128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act:
Roberta Hazen Aaronson of Providence
(Representative of Lead Poisoning Agency)
for a term expiring January 31, 2002.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond Governor
February 4, 1999
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 42-1228-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Act:
Angela V. Lovegrove of Rumford (Representative of Fair Housing)
for a term expiring January 31, 2001.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(99-S 176) An Act relating to unrestricted and vicious dogs prohibited - leash laws.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-S 217) An Act relating to tax exemption -Westerly.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-S 223) An Act relating to the town of North Providence Charter.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-S 374) An Act relating to the Charlestown Fire District.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
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 George A. Vose, Jr. of North Kingstown as Director of the Department of Corrections.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS
Senator Lenihan presents (99-S 813) Senate Resolution honoring James R. Essex for his dedication to the citizens of East Greenwich and the state of Rhode Island.
Senator Lenihan requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Lenihan, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Blais, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed upon a voice vote:
1. (99-S 385) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. Reappointment of A. Kathryn Power of Barrington as Director of the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
Upon motion of Senator Cicilline, seconded by Senators Kells, Paiva Weed, Irons, Damiani, Walton, Goodwin, Algiere, Blais, Bates, Gibbs, Roberts, Tocco, Sasso and many others, and by unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
Upon suggestion of Senator Cicilline, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber A. Kathryn Power, Director of the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals.
CALENDAR
2. Reappointment of Christine Ferguson of Jamestown as Director of the Department of Human Services.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
Upon motion of Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Enos, Lenihan, Walton, Goodwin, Coderre, Connors, Kells, Cote, Cicilline, Parella, Gibbs, Algiere, Damiani, Bates, Flynn, Sosnowski, Irons, Izzo, Tocco, Raptakis, Sasso, Igliozzi and many others, and by unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, upon a roll call vote with 39 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
Upon suggestion of Senator Paiva Weed, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Christine Ferguson, Director of the Department of Human Services.
CALENDAR
3. Reappointment of Jay G. Lindgren, Jr. of Tiverton as the Director of the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
Upon motion of Senator Izzo, seconded by Senators Enos, Coderre, Paiva Weed, Tocco, Walsh, Sasso, Roberts, Bates, Gibbs, Goodwin, Walton, Perry, Cicilline, Damiani and many others, and by unanimous consent, the confirmation of the Senate is given this appointment, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Jay G. Lindgren, Jr. of Tiverton, Director of the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Irons announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet on Thursday, February 11, 1999, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Enos announces that the Senate will meet today on Thursday, February 11, 1999, at 3:00 o'clock P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and upon suggestion of Senator DaPonte, the Senate adjourns at 5:00 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of John Bennett, a member of the University of Rhode Island community, whose young life was cut short after suffering injuries in a tragic automobile accident last week. He will be greatly missed.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR MICHAEL J. FLYNN
Heavenly Father, thank you for the stamina and patience you have given us to be public servants for the people of our state. Guide us daily in performing our tasks in a manner which would be desirable to you. Amen.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, February 11, 1999:
1. Reappointment of George A. Vose, Jr. of North Kingstown as Director of the Department of Corrections.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. (99-S 176) An Act relating to unrestricted and vicious dogs prohibited - leash laws.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (99-S 217) An Act relating to tax exemption
- Westerly.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
4. (99-S 223) An Act relating to the town of North Providence Charter.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
5. (99-S 374) An Act relating to the Charlestown Fire District.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, February 9, 1999
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