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. 19
Tuesday, February 23, 1999
Nineteenth Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:25 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 DoneIan, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator DoneIan, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Thursday, February 11, 1999 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber from Walgreens, Garrick J. Hodge of Deerfield, Illinois, Senior Attorney and Leslie Higgins, Pharmacy Supervisor for Rhode Island.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communications:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
February 10, 1999
To the Honorable, the Secretary of State:
I have the honor to inform you that pursuant to Section 02-04-03 of the Rhode Island General Laws, entitled "State Conservation Committee", I hereby re-appoint:
Senator V. Susan Sosnowski
680 Glen Rock Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
(term to expire January 2, 2001)
Sincerely,
CHARLES J. FOGARTY
Lieutenant Governor
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
February 22, 1999
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor 145 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Due to the fact that I have pneumonia, I will regretfully not be attending the Senate Session on February 23, 1999.
If you should have any further questions or comments, please feel free to call my office at (401) 222-4278. I thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL J. DAMIANI
Senator, District 43
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
February 22, 1999
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor 145 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty;
Due to the unexpected, untimely passing of my uncle who lives in North Carolina, I will regretfully not be present for the Senate Session on February 23.25, 1999.
If you should have any further questions or comments, you may contact me at (401) 222-4278 on Monday, February 29, 1999. I thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
CHARLES D. WALTON
Senator, District 9
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
January 27, 1999
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor 116 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lt. Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate Chamber March 21, 1999 thru March 29, 1999 because of business obligations. I would appreciate your recording my letter in the Senate Journal.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
JAMES M. DONELAN
Senator, District 15
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
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 February 12, 1999, by His Excellency, the Governor:
(99-S 155) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.
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 January 27, 1999:
(99-S 115) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of BKM Associates, Inc.
JAMES R. LANGEVIN Secretary of State
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(99-S 9) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to captive insurance companies.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Irons, Irom the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(99-H 5109) An Act relating to education school district financial meeting - Chariho.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(99-S 340 as amended) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Judiciary to the Committee on Corporations:
(99-S 4) An Act relating to health and safety health care liability.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(99-S 19) An Act relating to health and safety
- health care liability.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(99-S 39) An Act relating to health and safety
- health care liability.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(99-S 45) An Act relating to health and safety
- health care liability.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(99-S 59) An Act relating to health and safety
- health care liability.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
(99-S 260) An Act relating to health and safety - managed care liability.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senator McBurney presents (99-S 817) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the city of Pawtucket.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Algiere and Walsh present (99-S 818) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senator Lenihan presents (99-S 819) An Act relating to towns and cities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Connors, Badeau, Oster and Issa present (99-S 820) An Act relating to elections -Cumberland.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a voice vote:
1. (99-H 6111) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Providence Rental Systems, Inc.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (99-S 374) An Act relating to the Charlestown Fire District.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Irons, seconded by Senator Walsh, and without objection, ordered to be recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.
2. (99-S 194) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles-
registration.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.
Upon suggestion of Senator Cote, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, March 4, 1999.
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.
BIRTHDAY WISHES
Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, extends congratulations and best wishes to Senator DaPonte on the special occasion of his 21st Birthday.
CONGRATULATIONS
Upon suggestion of Senator Lenihan, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, extends congratulations to Senator Cote on receiving the Operation Clean Government's Golden Broom Award.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Irons announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the Senate 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 Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, February 24, 1999, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:36 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR JAMES M. DONELAN
Almighty Father, we ask that you direct us now in the work of this day as we fulfill our several vocations. Supplement our limited wisdom by divine wisdom. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, February 24, 1999:
1. (99-H 5109) An Act relating to education -school district financial meeting - Chariho.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, February 23, 1999
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, February 25, 1999:
1. (99-S 340 as amended) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
2. (99-S 9) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to captive insurance companies.
Ordered on the Calendar.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, March 4, 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
Tuesday, February 23, 1999
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