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 second day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and one.
Volume 128, No. 54 |
Tuesday, May 29, 2001 |
Fifty-fourth Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty, at 4:00 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 48 Senators present and 2 Senators absent as follows:
PRESENT - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, SosnowsKi, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
ABSENT - 2: Senators Kells, McBurney.
INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Cicilline, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Cicilline, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, May 23,2001 proceedings is read in part.
Upon suggestion of Senator Cicilline, and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Tassoni, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber the Smith-field High School 2001 State Champions Girls Slowpitch Softball, Katie Cresci, Shannon Crawford, Renee Cunha, Lindsay Campbell, Renee Godbout, Galison Desnoyers, Megan Caron, Mallory D'Arezzo, Dyana D'Arezzo, Katie Strumolo, Andrea Supinski, Jamie Riley, Lauren Ferang, Katie Vespia and Coach Mark Atkinson.
Also:
Upon suggestion of Senator Walaska, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Dr. Karen Alton of Pennsylvania, longtime friend of Senator Sheehan.
Also:
Upon suggestion of Senator Coderre, and by unanimous consent, His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, welcomes to the Chamber Henry S. Kinch, Jr. of Pawtucket, Clerk of Superior Court,
COMMUNICATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents
State of Rhode Island.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
the following communication:
May 29, 2001
SENATE CHAMBER
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty Lieutenant Governor
Room 116, State House
Providence, RI 02903
HAND DELIVERED
Dear Governor Fogarty:
Please be advised that I will be absent from the Senate Session from Tuesday, May 28, 2001 to Tuesday, June 6, 2001 due to an operation on my foot.
Please make the appropriate notation in the Senate Journal. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointments and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:
ROBERT T. KELLS
Senator, District 10
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 15,2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that In accordance with the provisions of Section 42-128-6 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Rhode Island Housing Resources Commission:
Dennis Langley of East Greenwich
(Representative of Agency Advocating for Racial Minorities)
for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 14,2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-70-4 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Board of Examination and Licensing of Telecommunication Systems Contractors, Technicians, and Installers:
Steven J. Mollo of Cranston
(Representing data technicians)
VICE
Jeffrey S. Deckman
for a term expiring August 1, 2007.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 24, 2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 29-3.1-2.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Library Board of Rhode Island:
Joan Ankner of Exeter, Rhode Island
VICE
Joan Ress Reeves
for a term expiring December 31, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE
Lincoln Almond
Governor
May 17,2001
To the Honorable, the Senate:
I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 29-3.1-2.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Library Board of Rhode Island:
Alice Barrows of Cranston
(Representing General Library Users)
VICE
Anne Kayarian
for a term expiring December 31, 2003.
To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent.
Sincerely,
LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(01-H 5450) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study the feasibility of implementing zero based budgeting for the State of Rhode Island.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(01-H 5760 as amended) An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Also:
(01-H 5902) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - licensing of health care facilities.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS
Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(01-S 7) An Act relating to deceptive trade practices - credit card interest rates.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Senator Montalbano, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(01-S 268) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government
Department of Environmental Management.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 770) (Substitute A An Act relating to weapons.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 813) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to computer crime-
cyberstalking.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-S 935 as amended) Senate Resolution relating to state affairs and government -notaries public and justices of the peace.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5043) An Act relating to criminal procedure - payment of traffic fines.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5146) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses-
assaults.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5151) An Act relating to property -mortgages of real property.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5291) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to child abuse-
shaken baby syndrome.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5311) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residential and commercial landlord tenant law.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5313) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - DNA records.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5315) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - jury lists.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5328) An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft detection shielding devices.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5434) An Act relating to courts and civil
procedure procedure generally causes of
action.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5466) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to computer crime-
cyberstalking.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5592) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5600) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5602) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure-
witness.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5636 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure,
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5637 as amended) An Act relating to
courts and civil procedure - wrongful death.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5759) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to registration of voters.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5816) An Act relating to inheritance tax hens.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5850) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elections.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5882) An Act relating to criminal offenses -children.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5993 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation-
alcohol boating safety.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 5997) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Rhode Island Justice Commission.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 6051) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 6125 as amended) An Act relating to District Court.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 6168) An Act relating to criminal offenses - fraud and false dealing.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 6416) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(01-H 6422) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Reappointment of Richard H. Burroughs of Kingston to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Bruce D. Campbell of Foster to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Anthony W. Cofone, Esquire of Cranston to the Personnel Appeal Board for a term expiring April 1, 2007.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Michael Salvadore of Johnston to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Reappointment of Michael E. Schwartz of Bristol to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31,2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Appointment of William Smith of East Greenwich VICE Richard Humphrey to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
TRANSFER OF BILLS
Senator Celona, from the Committee on Corporations, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bills from the Committee on Corporations to the Committee on Finance:
(01-S 553) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-S 564) An Act relating to health and safety
- Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-S 565) An Act relating to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
(01-S 896) An Act relating to Mill Building rehabilitation.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senator Montalbano, 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 Health, Education and Welfare:
(01-S 952) Senate Resolution encouraging the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals to work with other agencies in examining the problem of teen use of alcohol and drugs while driving or riding in a motor vehicle.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
(01-H 5952) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses-
children.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senators Cicilline and Paiva Weed present (01-S 963) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Senator Cicilline requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Cicilline, seconded by Senator Paiva Weed, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh,
Walton.
NAYS -0.
Senators Graziano, Badeau, Irons, Polisena, Walaska and others present (01-S 964) Senate Resolution proclaiming May 31, 2001 as "World No Tobacco Day" in the State of Rhode Island.
Senator Graziano requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Graziano, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon
I a voice vote.
Senators Garabedian, Polisena, Izzo, Igliozzi and Coderre present (01-S 965) Senate Resolution respectfully urging Governor Almond to expeditiously appoint the eleven (11) member Citizens Advisory Board to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.
Senator Garabedian requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Garabedian, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senator Lenihan presents (01-S 966) An Act authorizing the town of East Greenwich to finance the acquisition of open space and/or recreation development projects and to issue not more than $1,000,000 bonds and/or notes therefor.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Lenihan and Sheehan present (01-S 967) An Act relating to the town of North Kingstown.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Senators Algiere, Irons, Breene, Parella, Blais and others present (01-S 968) Senate Resolution extending condolences on the passing of Donald T. Gibbs.
Senate Majority Leader Irons requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a rising vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
Upon motion of Senate Majority Leader Irons, 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. (01-H 5188) Joint Resolution extending the reporting date of the special legislative commission to study the feasibility of allowing unionized classified employees at all higher education institutions to be able to negotiate directly with the Rhode Island Board of Governors.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
1. (01-S 713 as amended) An Act relating to unfair competition and deceptive acts and practices in the business of insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
Upon suggestion of Senator Roberts, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 5, 2001.
2. (99-S828) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - general powers.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Polisena moves passage, seconded by Senators Graziano, Tassoni and Celona.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, 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, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Garabedian, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Hunter, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Paiva Weed, Parella, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Tassoni, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Damiani announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Polisena announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.
Also:
Senator Ruggerio announces that the Committee on Labor will meet on Wednesday at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all Senate matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Algiere, seconded by Senate Majority Leader Irons, the Senate adjourns at 4:20 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of Donald T. Gibbs of Middletown, beloved husband of Senator Gibbs, whose outstanding contributions to the Rhode Island Library community will long be remembered. May he rest in peace.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR J. CLEMENT CICILLINE
Dear God, we ask You to help us search for Your will, and
when we have found it, we ask for Your wisdom and courage to carry it out. Strengthen Your people in morality and righteousness; may we, as public servants, set proper examples for all. May we always be mindful that we are here to serve everyone, particularly those most in need. Amen.
Appendix
CONSENT CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 30, 2001:
1. Reappointment of Richard H. Burroughs of Kingston to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
2. Reappointment of Bruce D. Campbell of Foster to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
3. Reappointment of Anthony W. Cofone, Esquire of Cranston to the Personnel Appeal Board for a term expiring April 1, 2007.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
4. Reappointment of Michael Salvadore of Johnston to the Narragansett Bay Commission for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
5. Reappointment of Michael E. Schwartz of Bristol to the Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority for a term expiring January 31, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.
Tuesday, May 29, 2001
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, May 30, 2001:
1. (99-S273 as amended) An Act relating to insurance.
Ordered on the Calendar.
2. (99-S351) An Act relating to waters and navigation - regulation of boats.
Ordered on the Calendar.
3. (99-S241) An Act relating to military affairs
and defense - organization and command of military forces.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
4. (01-H5348 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations - workplace violence prevention act.
Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
5. (01-H5670 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Thursday, May 31, 2001:
1. Appointment of William Smith of East Greenwich VICE Richard Humphrey to the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline for a term expiring April 1, 2004.
Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.
2. (99-S7) An Act relating to deceptive trade practices - credit card interest rates.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
3. (99-S268) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government -Department of Environmental Management.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
4. (99-S770) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to weapons.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
5. (99-S813) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to computer crime - cyberstalking.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
6. (01-S 935 as amended) Senate Resolution relating to state affairs and government -notaries public and justices of the peace.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
7. (01-H5043) An Act relating to criminal procedure - payment of traffic fines.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
8. (01-H5146) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal offenses - assaults.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
9. (01-H5151) An Act relating to property -mortgages of real property.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
10. (01-H5291) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to child abuse - shaken baby syndrome.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
11. (01-H5311) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to residential and commercial landlord tenant law.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
12. (01-H5313) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure - DNA records.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended in concurrence.
13. (01-H5315) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - jury lists.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
14. (01-H5328) An Act relating to criminal offenses - theft detection shielding devices.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
15. (01-H5434) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
procedure generally - causes of action.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
16. (01-H5466) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to computer crime - cyberstalking.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
17. (01-H5592) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to statutes and statutory construction.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
18. (01-H5600) An Act relating to traffic tribunal.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
19. (01-H5602) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to criminal procedure - witness.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
20. (01-H5636 as amended) An Act relating to criminal procedure.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
21. (01-H5637 as amended) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure - wrongful death.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
22. (01-H5759) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to registration of voters.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
23. (01-H5816) An Act relating to inheritance tax liens.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
24. (01-H5850) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elections.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
25. (01-H5882) An Act relating to criminal offenses children.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
26. (01-H 5993 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation-
alcohol boating safety.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
27. (01-H5997) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Rhode Island Justice Commission.
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Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A in concurrence.
28. (01-H6051) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A.
29. (01-H6125 as amended) An Act relating to District Court.
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Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.
30. (01-H6168) An Act relating to criminal offenses-
fraud and false dealing.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage concurrence.
31. (01-H6416) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
32. (01-H6422) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, June 5, 2001:
1. (01-S 713 as amended) An Act relating to unfair competition and deceptive acts and practices in the business of insurance.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Secretary of the Senate
Tuesday, May 29, 2001
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