SENATE JOURNALS 06-03-1999

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. 61 Thursday, June 3, 1999 Sixty-first Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:02 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, Plynn. Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Icons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, l,enihan, McBurney, McCaftrey, MelDonald, 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 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 Journal of Wednesday, June 2, 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.

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 June 2, 1999, by His Excellency, the Governor:

(99-S 567) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance.

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-H 6418) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(99-H 6440) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

Also:

(99-H 6462) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(99-H 6478 as amended) An Act relating to employment agencies.

Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.

Also:

(99-H 5866) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to education adult education.

Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.

Also:

(99-H 6441) An Act relating to criminal procedure payment of traffic fines.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(99-H 6450) An Act relating to criminal offenses -weapons.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(99-H 6452) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses weapons.

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

(99-H 6110) An Act relating to animals - leash laws.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6144) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6236) An Act establishing the Smithfield Land Trust.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6262) An Act relating to school funds and property.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6275) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6291) An Act relating to a study of constructing combined sewer overflow treatment facilities in the city of Pawtucket.

Read and referred to the Committee on

Also: Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6359) An Act amending the charter of North Providence.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6363) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes - North Providence.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6366) An Act validating and ratifying amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the town of North Kingstown.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6379) An Act relating to taxation -property subject to taxation.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6390) An Act relating to taxation - levy and assessment of local taxes.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6404) An Act relating to the Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

(99-H 6417) An Act relating to the North Providence Charter- charter amendment.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6420) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Also:

(99-H 6434) An Act relating to taxation levy and assessment of local taxes - city of Pawtucket.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(99-S 1011) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Burrillville establisment of municipal court.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 1021) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 1030) An Act exempting from taxation a portion of the real, mixed and personal property of Warren Preservation Society.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 1035) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance an addition to, and the construction, renovation, improvement, repair and furnishing of the Harris Public Library and the grounds around the library, including but not limited to, window and roof repair or replacement, parking facilities, landscaping, utilities and lighting by the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 1036) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, furnishing, equipping and demolition of schools and other educational facilities in the city, including but not limited to, the Harris School, the Citizens Memorial School, and a new elementary school to be located on Robinson Street, by the issuance of not more than $14,940,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-S 1037 as amended) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of Skyscrapers, Inc.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5307) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - CATV.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5413) An Act relating to limited liability partnerships.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 5623) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions -opticians.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6129) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6365) An Act confirming the approval of Chapter 6 of the Public Laws of 1998 entitled "An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of an addition to and remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the High School and to issue not more than $12,500,000 bonds therefor" by the town of Burrillville.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6393) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the purchase, development, renovation, reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities, including, but not limited to sports fields, in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $1,500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6394) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of streets and sidewalks in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6395) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of sanitary and storm drains in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $250,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6396) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and improvements of public buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $250,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(99-H 6397) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and equipping of public school buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $1,150,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

Senator Kells presents (99-S 1055) Senate Resolution congratulating Ashley Oneal on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

Senator Kells requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

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

Senators Walaska, Kells, McCaflrey, Graziano, Revens and others present (99-S 1056) Senate Resolution congratulating Brother Kevin Cawley on his years of dedication and devotion to Bishop Hendricken High School.

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.

Senators Kelly and Algiere present (99-S 1057) Senate Resolution extending congratulations.

Senator Kelly requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, 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 Algiere, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed upon a voice vote:

1. (99-S1052) An Act to vacate the forfeiture or revocation of the charter of Commercial Insulation Contractors, Inc.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

3. (99-S1022) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry- West Warwick.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 8, 1999.

6. (99-S767) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 8, 1999.

7. (99-S986) An Act relating to persons with disabilities.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 8, 1999.

9. (99-S131) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 8, 1999.

10. (99-S693) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.

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

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 9, 1999.

17. (99-S 415) An Act relating to property tax relief.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 8, 1999.

18. (99-S 426 as amended) An Act relating to the gasoline tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 8, 1999.

19. (99-S 436) (Substitute cc An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 8, 1999.

22. (99-S 722) (Substitute cc A,,) An Act relating to education- Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 8, 1999.

23. (99-S 728) An Act relating to education.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 8, 1999.

24. (99-S 765) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to transportation of beverages.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 8, 1999.

1. (99-S711) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to waters and navigation - harbors and harbor lines.

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

Senator Damiani moves passage, seconded by Senators Felag, Coderre, Perry, Breene, Celona, Tocco, McDonald and others.

The bill marked Substitute cc A'' is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Alves, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, lDamiani, lDaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Pelag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, KelJs, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCaffrey, MelDonald, MontaJbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

2. (99-S950 as amended) An Act relating to public offices and employees - code of ethics.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons, Coderre, Tocco, Igliozzi and others.

Senator Irons discusses the act.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, lDamiani, lDaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, MeCaffrey, MelDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Russo, Sosnowsl:i, Toeeo, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

4. (99-S470) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- adult education.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Gibbs, Izzo, Roberts, Roney, McCaffrey, Kells and others.

Senator Izzo discusses the act.

Senator Parella, seconded by Senators Gibbs and Kells, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(99-S 470) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (99-S 470) (Substitute "A") entitled ''AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCA TION - ADULT EDUCATION", as follows:

By deleting lines 22 and 23 on page two in their entirety, and

By deleting the semicolon on line 21 of page two, and by substituting a period in place thereof.

Respectfully submitted,

MARY A. PARELLA
Senator, District 45

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, 'I'oeeo, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Parella, seconded by Senator Gibbs, the bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, MeCaffrey, MeDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, SosnowsJ:i, Toeeo, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

5. (99-S250) An Act relating to sports - racing and athletics.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Walton and Irons.

Senators Alves and Cicilline discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cieiliine, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCatlrey, MeDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney. Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Toeeo, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 2: Senators Alves, Montalbano.

8. (99-S987) An Act relating to alcoholic beverages.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, DaPonte, Connors, Cicilline, Roney, Tocco and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Toeeo, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11. (99-S 169) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"

Senator Tocco moves passage, seconded by Senator Graziano and others.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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 - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, I,enihan, MeBurney, MeCaffrey, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptall:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

12. (99-S 249) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education - requiring certain schools to institute a breakfast program.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"

Senator Cicilline moves passage, seconded by Senators Connors, Coderre, Walton, Kells, Perry, Roberts, DaPonte, Irons, Tocco, Roney and others.

Senators Lenihan and Walton discuss the act.

Senator Patterson, seconded by Senators Gibbs, Blais and Breene, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(99-S 249) (Substitute "A")

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (99-S 249) (Substitute "A")entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION REQUIRING CERTAIN SCHOOLS TO INSTITUTE A BREAKFAST PROGRAM", as follows:

By adding the following language on page 1 after line 12:

"All costs, including incidental and administrative costs, incurred by a school district to administer or provide free and reduced price breakfasts shall be reimbursed to the school district by the state."

Respectfully submitted,

JOHN PATTERSON
Senator, District 23

Senators Cicilline, Bates, Walaska, Lenihan and Blais discuss the amendment.

The motion to amend fails of passage upon a roll call vote with 17 Senators voting in the affirmative and 30 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 17: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Cote, Donelan, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Keils, Patterson, Raptakis, Sasso, Walasl:a, Walsh.

NAYS - 30: Senators Caprio, Celona, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, Enos, Felag, Gallo, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCaftrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walton.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Ienihan, MeBurney, MeCanrey, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptal:is, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

13. (99-S 255) An Act relating to state affairs and government- pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Connors moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Goodwin, Paiva Weed, Izzo, Roney, Ruggerio, Badeau and others.

Senators Issa and Cicilline discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCaffrey, MeDonald, Montalbano, Qster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Toeeo, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

14. (99-S 355) An Act relating to taxation -personal income tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Cote moves passage, seconded by Senators Connors, Oster, Coderre, Fogarty, Roberts, Ruggerio and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCaffrey, MeDonald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walaska Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

15. (99-S 362) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sales and use taxes - liability and computation.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Goodwin, Tocco and Igliozzi.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 4 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 37: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Cieilline, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs. Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, MeCaffrey, MeDonald, Oster, Parella, Perry, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS - 4: Senators Issa, MeBurney, Montalbano, Revens.

16. (99-S 410) An Act relating to pharmaceutical assistance to the elderly.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senators Felag, Fogarty, Coderre and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, GalJo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Ienihan, MeBurney, MeCaffrey, MeDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, ParelJa, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walaska, Walsh.

NAYS -0.

20. (99-S 525) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to tax credit.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Kelly, Coderre, Bates, Breene, Igliozzi and others.

Senators Sasso and Irons discuss the act.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Ig:liozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCaffrey, MeDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptall:is, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walaska, Walsh

NAYS -0.

21. (99-S670) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to retirement system - contributions and benefits.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

Senator Roney moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald, Tocco, Roberts, Gibbs, Irons and Lenihan.

The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 43 Senators voting in the affirmative and 3 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 43: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cieilline, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Igliozzi, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCaffrey, MeDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walasl:a, Walton.

NAYS - 3: Senators Flynn, Graziano, Walsh.

25. (99-S 926) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Joint Committee on Highway Safety recommends passage.

Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senators Connors, McDonald, Felag and Tocco.

Senator Roney, seconded by Senators McDonald, Sasso, Tocco, Gallo and others, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO

(99-S 926)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (99-S926) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES", as follows:

On page 1, line 5, by deleting the word "deliver" and inserting in place thereof the words "make available".

On page 1, line 5, by deleting the words cceach original vehicle registration and with".

On page 1, line 6, by deleting the words "revised and updated" and inserting in place thereof the words "reviewed for revision".

On page 1, line 7, by deleting the words and figures "Two (2) years" and inserting in place thereof the words and figures "Four (4) years".

On page 1, line 7 thru 9, by deleting all the language following the word "years".

Respectfully submitted,

JOHN M. RONEY
Senator, District 2

The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Da'niani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Iglioszi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCattrey, MeDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Igliozzi, seconded by Senator Roney, read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cieilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Fogarty, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, MeBurney, MeCaffrey, MeDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Rantakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Toeeo, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, the remainder of the Calendar is deferred to Tuesday, June 8, 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.

CONGRATULATIONS

Senator McCaffrey extends congratulations to Senator Alves on his election as President of the West Warwick Lions Club.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Senator Lenihan announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and upon suggestion of Senator Tocco, the Senate adjourns at 4:55 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of Diane Ponticelli of Johnston, foster mother to 1,022 children over a 35 year period.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

Appendix

INVOCATION

SENATOR MARYELLEN GOODWIN

Oh, God, Our Father, we thank you for every day You have given us life. Give us hope, wisdom, and strength for all the days and for every experience. Amen.

Appendix

CONSENT CALENDAR In order for Tuesday, June 8, 1999:

1. (99-H 6418) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar for passage in concurrence.

2. (99-H6440) An Act reinstating and restoring forfeited or revoked corporate charters.

Ordered on the Consent Calendar for passage in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Thursday, June 3, 1999

Appendix

CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, June 8, 1999:

1. (99-S 1022) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry- West Warwick.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (99-S767) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

3. (99-S986) An Act relating to persons with disabilities.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

4. (99-S131) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

5. (99-S415) An Act relating to property tax relief.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

6. (99-S426 as amended) An Act relating to the gasoline tax.

Committee on Finance recommends passage as amended.

7. (99-S436) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"

8. (99-S722) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"

9. (99-S728) An Act relating to education.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

10. (99-S 765) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to transportation of beverages.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"

11. (99-S 562) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance- coverage for serious mental illness.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"

12. (99-S324) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government -housing resources. Ordered on the Calendar for passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

13. (99-H 5421) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

14. (99-H 5618) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

15. (99-H 5721) An Act relating to state affairs and government distressed areas economic revitalization act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

16. (99-H 6040 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - automobile body repair shops.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

17. (99-H 6208) An Act establishing the Coventry land tru9t.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

18. (99-H 6245) An Act relating to agriculture and forestry- tree wardens.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

19. (99-H 6247) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

20. (99-H 5406) An Act relating to the city of East Providence.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

21. (99-H 5476) (Substitute "A") An Act in amendment of the act entitled "An Act to incorporate the Providence Gas Company" passed at the June Session of the General Assembly A.D. 1847 as the same has been from time to time amended.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A in concurrence.

22. (99-H 6089) An Act relating to towns and cities - town housing authority.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

23. (99-H 6151) An Act relating to levy and assessment of local taxes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

24. (99-H 6255) An Act authorizing the town of Coventry to finance the construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, repair, furnishing and equipping of schools and school facilities in the town including but not limited to, a new elementary school, an addition to Coventry High School to house a career and technical facility, an athletic complex, an addition to Coventry Middle School and renovations and improvements to existing schools and school facilities by the issuance of not more than $34,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

25. (99-H 5294) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A" in concurrence.

26. (99-H 5330) An Act relating to state affairs and government health care for children and pregnant women.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

27. (99-H 5474) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to food markets.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

28. (99-H 5484) An Act relating to education.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

29. (99-H 5547) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Independent Living Services and Center.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.

30. (99-H 5794) An Act relating to physician assistants.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

31. (99-H 5796) An Act relating to the uniform controlled substances act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

32. (99-H 5805) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - housing resources.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.

33. (99-H 5806) An Act relating to health and safety - Long Term Care Coordinating Council.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

34. (99-H 5854) An Act relating to human services - community health centers.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

35. (99-H 6437) An Act relating to persons with disabilities.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.

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CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, June 9, 1999:

1. (99-S693) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to criminal offenses - weapons.

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

2. (99-S 1011) (Substitute cc An Act relating to Burrillville establisment of municipal court.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

3. (99-S1021) An Act relating to criminal procedure.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

4. (99-S1030) An Act exempting from taxation a portion of the real, mixed and personal property of Warren Preservation Society.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

5. (99-S 1035) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance an addition to, and the construction, renovation, improvement, repair and furnishing of the Harris Public Library and the grounds around the library, including but not limited to, window and roof repair or replacement, parking facilities, landscaping, utilities and lighting by the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

6. (99-S 1036) An Act authorizing the city of Woonsocket to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation, improvement, alteration, furnishing, equipping and demolition of schools and other educational facilities in the city, including but not limited to, the Harris School, the Citizens Memorial School, and a new elementary school to be located on Robinson Street, by the issuance of not more than $14,940,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

7. (99-S1037 as amended) An Act exempting from taxation the real, mixed and personal property of Skyscrapers, Inc.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

8. (99-H5307) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to public utilities and carriers - CATV.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc A" in concurrence.

9. (99-H5413) An Act relating to limited liability partnerships.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

10. (99-H 5623) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions opticians.

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

11. (99-H 6129) An Act relating to health and safety - laboratories.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

12. (99-H 6365) An Act confirming the approval of Chapter 6 of the Public Laws of 1998 entitled "An Act authorizing the town of Burrillville to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of an addition to and remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the High School and to issue not more than $12,500,000 bonds therefor" by the town of Burrillville.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

13. (99-H 6393) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the purchase, development, renovation, reconstruction and equipping of public recreation facilities, including, but not limited to sports fields, in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $1,500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

14. (99-H 6394) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of streets and sidewalks in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $500,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

15. (99-H 6395) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the construction and reconstruction of sanitary and storm drains in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $250,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

16. (99-H 6396) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and improvements of public buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $250,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

17. (99-H 6397) An Act authorizing the city of Pawtucket to provide for the renovation and equipping of public school buildings in the city of Pawtucket and authorizing the financing thereof, including the issue of not more than $1,150,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Thursday, June 3, 1999

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