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. 20
Wednesday, February 24, 1999
Twentieth Day
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:03 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 McDonald, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator McDonald, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Tuesday, February 23, 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 Senators Coderre, Montalbano, McBurney and Irons, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Honorable Harold J. Miller, former State Senator from Pawtucket.
Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Kate Miller of Brown University.
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication:
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 24, 1999.
If you should have any further questions or comments please feel free to call my office at (401) 222-4278. I than1' you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL J. DAMIANI
Senator, District 43
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-H 6193) An Act relating to the town of North Providence Charter.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(99-S 90 as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the implementation of recommendations of the Auditor General.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
TRANSFER OF BILL
Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Finance to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare:
(99-S299) An Act relating to education school for the deaf.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
NEW BUSINESS
Senator Igliozzi presents (99-S 821) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter ofJ. Vingi & Son, Inc.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Senators Kelly and Algiere present (99-S 822) Senate Resolution proclaiming March 2, 1999 as "Read Across America Day".
Senator Coderre requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Coderre, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Cat in the Hat who is here in recognition of "Read Across America Day".
Upon suggestion of Senator Sasso, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Michael Verdolotti, winner of the 1998 Rhode Island Soapbox Derby.
NEW BUSINESS
Senators Gallo, Paiva Weed, Goodwin and Walsh present (99-S 823) Senate Resolution honoring Girls and Women in Sports Nite.
Senator Gallo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Gallo, 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 Coderre, seconded by Senator Blais, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed, in concurrence, upon a voice vote:
1. (99-H 5109) An Act relating to education -school district financial meeting - Chariho.
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 25, 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 35 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Paiva Weed announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet on Thursday, February 25, 1999, at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Coderre, seconded by Senator Blais, the Senate adjourns at 4:16 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR PATRICK T. McDONALD
Heavenly Father, may we undertake our tasks in the spirit of selfless service and unrestrained devotion. May something of Your gentle ways and sensitivity be implanted in us and expressed in all our actions. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, February 25, 1999:
1. (99-S 90 as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the implementation of recommendations of the Auditor General.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
(99-S 821) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of J. Vingi & Son, Inc.
Ordered on the Consent Calendar.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR. Clerk of the Senate
Wednesday, February 24, 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
Wednesday, February 24, 1999
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