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. 28 Tuesday, March 16, 1999 Twenty-eighth Day


The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:11 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 50 Senators present and 0 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 50: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patter-' son, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT- 0.

INVOCATION



His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Gallo, to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG



His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Gallo, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD


The Senate Journal of Friday, March 12, 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.

GUEST


Upon suggestion of Senator Blais, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Mark 5. Deion of Deion Associates and Strategies, Inc. of Warwick.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE


COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY


Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(99-S 258) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure language interpreters.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 637) An Act relating to appointments.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 686) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 699) An Act relating to the General Assembly - lobbying.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.


NEW BUSINESS


Senator Bates presents (99-S 853) Senate Resolution expressrng condolences on the passing of former Representative Herbert Holmes.

Senator Bates requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

The following item is received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.

Senators Lenihan and Breene present (99-S854) An Act relating to taxes - collection of taxes generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

COMMUNICATION


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

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER



STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT


I, John A. Celona, holding the position of
Senator, District 36, hereby under oath depose and say:

1. Matters involving (99-S 323) and (99-S712) are presently before the Rhode Island Senate.

2. I have the following interest in the matter noted in paragraph 1 above;

I am a consultant with the Village at Elmhurst.

3. In compliance with Rhode Island General Laws Section 36-14-6(1), I hereby state that despite the interest described above. I believe I am able to participate fairly, objectively and in the public interest regarding said matter for the following reason:

Advisory Opinion number 98-59.

Signed under the penalties of perjury this 16th day of March, 1999.

JOHN A. CELONA
Senator, District 36
Ordered to be placed on file.

CALENDAR


In order for the day is taken up as follows:

1. (99-S 112 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- emergency medical transportation services.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, March 23, 1999.

2. (99-S 323) An Act relating to health and safety Long Term Care Coordinating Council.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Friday, March 19, 1999.

3. (99-S 468) An Act relating to education.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Senator Issa moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Montalbano and others.

The act is read and passed, 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 - 45: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed Parella, Patterson, Perry, RaptaI::is, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio' Sasso, SosnowsKi, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

4. (99-S 712) An Act relating to health care facilities.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senators Izzo, Walsh, Fogarty, Roberts, Tocco and others.

The act is read and passed, 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, Bates, 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, Perry, Raptal:is, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

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 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 Roney 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, March 17, 1999, at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Ruggerio announces that the Committee on Labor will meet on Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

ADJOURNMENT




Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 4:20 o'clock P.M.



RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate


Appendix



INVOCATION

SENATOR HANNA M. GALLO


Lord of Truth, establish in us the knowledge of Your will. Make known to us any truths and insights which will enable us to serve You, and therefore, our constituents, wisely and well. Amen.



Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Wednesday, March 17, 1999:

1. (99-S 740) An Act relating to education -Board of Governors and Board of Regents.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

2. (99-S 245) An Act relating to insurance -accident and sickness insurance policies.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (99-S 371) An Act relating to partnerships.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4. (99-S 443) An Act relating to towns and cities - zoning ordinances.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

5. (99-S 558) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6. (99-S 573) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7. (99-S 793) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

8. (99-S 420) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

9. (99-S 404) An Act relating to criminal offenses - public utilities.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

10. (99-S 408 as amended) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

11. (99-S 541) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages - penalties and liabilities.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

12. (99-S 634) An Act relating to enhanced enforcement of disability parking.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

13. (99-S 636) An Act relating to elections.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

14. (99-S 748) An Act relating to proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

15. (99-S 779) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses - assaults.

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

16. (99S 251) An Act relating to motor vehicles - special registration plate - Newport Police Chief retired.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

17. (99-S 752 as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage as amended.

18. (99-S 834 as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study commuter rail service.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage as amended.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Friday, March 19, 1999:

1. (99-S 323) An Act relating to health and safety - Long Term Care Coordinating Council.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

2. (99-S 258) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - language interpreters.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefInite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

3. (99-S 637) An Act relating to appointments.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

4. (99-S 686) An Act relating to state affairs and government.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

5. (99-S 699) An Act relating to the General Assembly - lobbying.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Appendix



CALENDAR


In order for Tuesday, March 23, 1999:

1. (99-S 112 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - emergency medical transportation services.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.



RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, March 16, 1999



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