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. 17
Wednesday, February 10, 1999
Seventeenth Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:05 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 44 Senators present and 6 Senators absent as follows:
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Goodwin, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Goodwin, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journals of Thursday, February 4, 1999, and Tuesday, February 9, 1999 proceedings are read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journals is dispensed with and the Journals approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Ernest Almonte, Auditor General of Rhode Island.
Upon suggestion of Senators Coderre and Paiva Weed, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Jeffrey S. Deckman, CEO of Synet, Inc. of Warwick and George K. Loftus of Brown University.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
February 10, 1999
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
Rhode Island Senate Chamber
StateHouse
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate session on Thursday, February 11, 1999, as I will be out of state on personal business.
I would appreciate your recording my letter in the appropriate Senate Journal.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
ELIZABETH H. ROBERTS
Senator, District 11
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION
Senator Goodwin, from the Committee on Special Legislation, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(99-S 159 as amended) Senate Resolution directing the Department of Environmental Management to conduct immediate inspections of all dams located on the Woonasquatucket River.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(99-S 195) Senate Resolution extending the reporting date of the special Senate commission to prepare a comprehensive plan to reopen vacant mills throughout Rhode Island.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
(99-S 194) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - registration.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(99-S 76) An Act relating to education -establishment of regional school districts.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, February 11, 1999.
NEW BUSINESS
Senator Walaska presents (99-S 814) Senate Resolution congratulating Gregory Bonetti on being named the State's Top Junior High School Student Volunteer in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
Senator Walaska requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Walaska, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Senator Irons announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet on Thursday, February 11, 1999, at the rise of the Governor's Budget Address in Room 212 of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:12 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR MARYELLEN GOODWIN
Dear Lord, keep us mindful throughout the session to be honest with our colleagues, our constituents and ourselves and deliver us from all evils. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, February 11, 1999:
1. (99-S 159 as amended) Senate Resolution directing the Department of Environmental Management to conduct immediate inspections of all dams located on the Woonasquatucket River.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage as amended.
2. (99-S 195) Senate Resolution extending the reporting date of the special Senate commission to prepare a comprehensive plan to reopen vacant mills throughout Rhode Island.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, February 10, 1999
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.
6. (99-S 76) An Act relating to education -establishment of regional school districts.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, February 23, 1999:
1. (99-S 194) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
registration.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, February 10, 1999
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