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. 64 |
Thursday, June 10, 1999 |
Sixty-fourth Day |
The Senate meets pursuant to adjourmnent and is called to order by the Honorable Charles D. Walton, President Pro Tempore, at 4:12 o'clock P.M.
The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 49 Senators present and 1 Senator absent as follows:
PRESENT - 49.. Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau. Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Clcilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damianl, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, C,allo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
ABSENT- 1; Senator Fogarty.
INVOCATION
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Walsh, to deliver the invocation.
(See Appendix for Invocation)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Walsh, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
CORRECTION
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, June 9, 1999, shall be corrected on page 10, column 2, line 8, by recording the Committee on Judiciary meeting to be held at the rise of the Senate.
In addition, the recording of (99-H 6098) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education -school for the deaf, as being transferred from the Committee on Finance to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, is deleted from the record and the Act remains in the Committee on Finance.
APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Wednesday, June 9, 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 corrected.
GUESTS
Upon suggestion of Senator Celona, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Donald Pugliese of Tuscon, Arizona, and the father of Senator Walsh.
Upon suggestion of Senator Celona7 and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Major Anthony Hamel, RIANG, 143rd Security Forces Squadron-
Quonset Air National Guard Base.
Upon suggestion of Senator Oster, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Adam Sugden of Toronto, Canada, Susheel Gupta of Ottawa, Canada, and Glen Roberts of Toronto, Canada.
Upon suggestion of Senators Kells and Kelly, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Major General Centracchio, Brig. General Santoro, Col. Kennish, LTC Russell, Col. (retired) Norm Lamothe, Lt. Colonel R.A. Patrone, MSGT Jon DiFranco, SRA Paul Walker, Major Donald Lagor, MSGT James Candi, TSGT Lou Costa, Major Bruce Fletcher, MAG Hamel and CPT Peter Horne.
Upon suggestion of Senator McCaffrey, and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President Pro Tempore, welcomes to the Chamber Laura Gallo, daughter of Senator Gallo.
COMMUNICATION
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, presents the following communications:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
June 10, 1999
The Honorable Charles D. Walton
Senate President Pro Tempore
316 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Senator Walton;
This letter is to inform you that due to the fact that I will be out of the State House today for the National Conference of Lieutenant Governors, I will be unable to preside over the Senate.
I would appreciate this letter being included in today's Senate Journal.
Sincerely,
CHARLES J. FOGARTY
Lieutenant Governor
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
SENATE CHAMBER
June 10, 1999
His Honor, Charles J. Fogarty
Lieutenant Governor
145 State House
Providence, RI 02903
Dear Lieutenant Governor Fogarty;
I will not be in Rhode Island on Thursday, June 10, 1999, and, therefore, will be unable to attend session.
If you have any questions or comments, you may contact me on Tuesday, June 15, 1999.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
PAUL W. FOGARTY
Senator, District 27
Received and ordered to be placed on file.
EFFECTIVE WITHOUT
THE SIGNATURE OF THE GOVERNOR
The Honorable President Pro Tempore, presents an announcement of the receipt by the Secretary of State of the following measures which became effective without the signature of His Excellency, the Governor on June 9, 1999:
(99-S 323) An Act relating to health and safety
- Long Term Care Coordinating Council.
(99-S 468) An Act relating to education.
(99-S 710) An Act relating to community health centers.
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 299) (Substitute "B" as amended) An Act relating to education.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-S 443 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities-
zoning ordinances.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-S 483 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-S 716) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to businesses and professions interpreters for the deaf.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
Also:
(99-H 5753) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to commercial law - Rhode Island telemarketing act of 1999.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(99-H 6370) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(99-H 6399) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
telecommunications.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(99-H 6547) An Act amending Chapter 42 of the Public Laws of 1987 entitled, "An Act to incorporate the Ashaway Fire District".
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(99-H 6568) An Act relating to taxation - real property exemption in Cumberland.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
Also:
(99-H 6184) (Substitute cc An Act relating to labor relations.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(99-H 6355) (Substitute cc An Act relating to Division of Personnel Administration.
Read and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Also:
(99-H 5326) An Act relating to prizes and gift act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(99-H 5559) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the National Guard.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(99-H 6082) An Act relating to health care for children and pregnant women.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Also:
(99-H 5139) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to elderly affairs.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(99-H 5323) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and referred to the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare.
Also:
(99-H 5449) An Act relating to uniform fraudulent transfer act.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(99-H 6466) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to elections-
voting districts and officials.
Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Also:
(99-H 5519) (Substitute "A") Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to study public rights-of-way and their use by private companies.
Read and referred to the Committee on Special Legislation.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:
(99-S 1032) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to lead hazard mitigation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5265) (Substitute A as amended) An Act
relating to the placement of children.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5275) (Substitute B as amended) Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to investigate the best method of promoting the finding and hiring additional minority teachers in Rhode Island public school.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5285 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
registration of nursing assistants.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5375) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to prescriptions and misbranded drugs or devices.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5580) (Substitute cc An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5761) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to health and safety - Department of Health.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar,
(99-H 5812) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - residential care facility licensing act.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5819) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5830) An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5836) An Act relating to health and safety - maternal and child health services.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5853 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions "nurse
anesthetists".
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 5942 as amended) An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6017) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
advertising by dentists.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
cc
(99-H 6044) (Substitute A as amended) An Act
relating to education - school speech and language pathologists.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6130) An Act relating to food and drugs - drugs and poisons generally.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
(99-H 6241) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Board of Regents for Elementary and Se.condary Education.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
Senator Badeau, from the Committee on Labor, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure:
(99-S 1047) An Act relating to workers' compensation.
Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 15, 1999.
NEW BUSINESS
The following item s are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.
Senator Sosnowski presents (99-S 1067) Senate Resolution honoring Paul Brodeur for his dedication and commitment to the Richmond Grange.
Senator Enos requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.
Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.
Upon motion of Senator Enos, seconded by the entire Senate, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.
Senators Connors, Issa, Oster and Badeau present (99-S 1068) An Act relating to authorizing the city of Pawtucket to add a resident of the town of Cumberland to the Pawtucket Water Supply Board.
Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.
CALENDAR
In order for the day is taken up as follows:
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 cc
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 16, 1999.
5. (99-S765) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to transportation of beverages.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends
indefinite postponement of the original bill and cc
passage of Substitute A
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, June 16, 1999.
8. (99-S480) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 15, 1999.
18. (99-H 5421) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 15, 1999.
20. (99-H 6247) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 15, 1999.
21. (99-H 6089) An Act relating to towns and cities - town housing authority.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 15, 1999.
22. (99-H 5347) An Act relating to deceptive trade practices-
appliances.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, June 15, 1999.
1. (99-S1022) An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry-
West Warwick.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage.
Senator Alves moves passage, seconded by Senators Raptakis, Sasso and Walaska.
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, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton
NAYS -0.
4. (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 cc
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Cicilline, Roberts and others.
The bill marked Substitute cc 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, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tocco. Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
3. (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 A''
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the desk.
6. (99-S674) (Substitute A as amended) An
Act relating to subdivision of land.
Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates, Breene, Celona and Damiani.
Senators Walsh, Irons, Parella and Sasso discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the afiirmative, 1 Senator voting in the negative and 1 Senator abstaining as follows:
YEAS - 44; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walton.
NAYS - 1; Senator Parella.
ABSTAINED - 1; Senator Cote.
7. (99-S275) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government - Economic Development Corporation.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc A''
Senator Igliozzi moves passage, seconded by Senators Tocco, Celona, McDonald, Izzo, Oster, Coderre, Irons, Paiva Weed, Damiani and others.
The bill marked Substitute cc read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco. Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
9. (99-S528) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to establishing a shellfish transplant program.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite
postponement of the original bill and passage of
Substitute A as amended.
Senator Felag moves passage, seconded by Senators Gallo, Lenihan, Goodwin, Coderre, Enos and many others.
Senators Enos, Lenihan and Walsh discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute cc read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells. Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Rugg:erio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
10. (99-S 591 (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services-
medical assistance.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Lenihan, DaPonte, Oster, Parella, Graziano and many others.
Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Kells, Roberts, Walsh, Issa and others, offers the following written motion to amend:
FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(99-S 591) (Substitute "A")
Mr. President:
I hereby move to amend 99 -- S 0591 SUBSTITUTE A, entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE", as follows:
On page 3, line 16, by inserting the following language:
SECTION 2. Section 40-6-27 of the General Laws in Chapter 40-6 entitled
"Public Assistance Act" is hereby amended to read as follows:
40-6-27. Supplemental security income. --
(a) (1) The director of the department is hereby authorized to enter into agreements on
behalf of the state with the secretary of the department of health and human services or
other appropriate federal officials, under the supplementary and security income (SSI)
program established by title XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. section 1381 et
seq., concerning the administration and determination of eligibility for SSI benefits for
residents of this state, except as otherwise provided herein. The state's monthly share of
supplementary assistance to the supplementary security income program effective January 1,
1993 shall be as follows:
| Individual living alone: |
$ 64.35 |
| Individual living with others: |
74.60 |
| Couple living alone: |
120.50 |
| Couple living with others: |
136.50 |
| Individual living in state licensed residential |
| care and assisted living facilities, |
| effective October 1, 1998: |
582.00 |
(2) Individuals living in institutions shall receive a twenty dollar ($20.00) ten
dollar ($10.00) per month personal needs allowance from the state which shall be
in addition to the personal needs allowance allowed by the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.
section 301 et seq. (3) Individuals living in state licensed residential care and assisted
living facilities who are receiving SSI shall be allowed to retain a minimum personal
needs allowance of fifty-five dollars ($55.00) per month from their SSI monthly benefit
prior to payment of the residential care and assisted living facility monthly fee. (4) The
department is authorized and directed to establish rules for screening and assessment
procedures and eligibility criteria for those persons who: (i) Have applied for or are
receiving SSI, and who apply for admission to residential care and assisted living
facilities on or after October 1, 1998; or (ii) Who are residing in residential care and
assisted living facilities, and who apply for or begin to receive SSI on or after October
1, 1998. (5) The department shall collaborate with the department of elderly affairs to
design and implement the screening and assessment procedures as required in the above
section. (b) The department is authorized and directed to provide additional assistance to
individuals eligible for SSI benefits for: (1) Moving costs or other expenses as a result
of an emergency of a catastrophic nature which is defined as a fire or natural disaster,
and (2) Lost or stolen SSI benefit checks or proceeds thereof, and (3) Assistance payments
to SSI eligible individuals in need because of the application of federal SSI regulations
regarding estranged spouses; and the department shall provide such assistance in a form
and amount which the department shall by regulation determine.
On page 3, line 16, by deleting the number "2" after the word
"Section" and inserting in place thereof the number "3".
Respectfully submitted,
M. TERESA PAIVA WEED
Senator, District 49
The motion to amend prevails 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Doneian, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
Upon motion of Senator Paiva Weed, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Cicilline and Kells, the bill marked Substitute cc read and passed, as amended, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
11. (99-S 592) (Substitute cc A,,) An Act relating to state affairs and government distressed areas - economic revitalization act.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Enos moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Oster, Coderre, Algiere, Tocco, Issa, Gibbs, Damiani and others.
The bill marked Substitute cc read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
12. (99-S 599) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to sales and use taxes enforcement and collection.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Felag, Cicilline, Celona, Tocco, Issa, Badeau and Ruggerio.
The bill marked Substitute cc read and passed, and the original bill indefimtely postponed, 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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo. Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
13. (99-S 663) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to the National Guard.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute
Senator Coderre moves passage, seconded by Senators Kelly, Enos, Goodwin, Oster, Connors, Perry, Cote, Gallo and many others.
Senators Tocco, Enos, Lenihan, Issa, Blais, Patterson, Kells, Kelly and Algiere 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 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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gib~, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptalas, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl':a, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
14. (99-S 738) An Act relating to state affairs and government-
Governor's Commission on Disability.
Committee on Finance recommends passage.
Senator Connors moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Kells, Damiani, Cicilline, DaPonte, Tocco, Issa, Badeau, Gibbs and several 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano. Cster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney. Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton
NAYS -0.
15. (99-S864) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to towns and cities - establishing a commercial incentive zone at the former Narragansett Brewery site.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"
Senator Roberts moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Gallo, Izzo, Tocco, Igliozzi, Sasso and Roney.
Senators Irons and Roberts discuss the act.
The bill marked Substitute cc read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 40 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:
YEAS - 40; Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Gallo, Gibbs, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh Walton.
NAYS -0.
16. (99-S920) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety - public access defibrillation.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by
Senators Kelly, Enos, Coderre, Goodwin, Oster, DaPonte, Kells, Perry, Felag, Gibbs, Celona, Tocco and Igliozzi.
The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, 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, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl:i, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
17. (99-S 1046) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure-
courts.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Goodwin, DaPonte, Graziano, Gallo, Damiani, Izzo, Walsh, Tocco, Igliozzi and others.
Senators Patterson and Paiva Weed discuss the act.
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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McCafirey, McDonald, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
19. (99-H 6040 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - automobile body repair shops.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates, Oster, Celona and Perry.
The act is read and passed, as amended, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, DoneIan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izro, Kells. Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
23. (99-H 5776) An Act relating to weights and measures.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senator Bates.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells. Kelly, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
24. (99-H 6252) An Act relating to size, weight, and load limits.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators DaPonte and Damiani.
Senators Blais and Irons discuss the act.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
25. (99-H 6296) An Act relating to taxation -town of Exeter.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Patterson and Lenihan.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
26. (99-H 6297) An Act relating' to real estate taxation - totally disabled residents of Exeter.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Breene, Coderre, Goodwin, Tocco, Patterson, Damiani and McDonald.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Blais,
Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote,
Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Cster Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
27. (99-H( 6473) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.
Committee on Judiciary recommends passage in concurrence.
Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Felag and Parella.
The act is read and passed, in concurrence, 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, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DaPonte, Donelan, Enos, Felag, Flynn, Gallo, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Igliozzi, Irons, Issa, Irzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Cster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tocco, Walasl:a, Walsh, Walton.
NAYS -0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senator Lenihan announces that the Senate is anticipating House passage of the state budget on Friday, June 11, 1999, and therefor the desk will remain open to receive the budget and have it referred to the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance is prepared to hold a hearing on the budget on Tuesday, June 15, 1999, with the full Senate acting on the matter on Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 1:00 o'clock P.M.
In addition, Senator Lenihan reminds the Senate, that in accordance with Senate Rules, all proposed amendments to the budget must be filed with the
Clerk of the Senate
, Raymond T. Hoyas, Jr., no later than 12:00 o'clock Noon on Wednesday, June 16, 1999.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS
Senators Montalbano and Kelly extend congratulations to Senator Issa on receiving the Veterans of Foreign Wars 1999 Legislative Award.
Senators Cicilline and Kelly extend congratulations to Senator Perry on receiving the Volunteers in Service to Animals 1999 Legislative Award.
TRANSMITTAL
By unanimous consent, all Senate matters and all House matters that have been amended by the Senate and not previously requested to be held on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.
RECESS
Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly, and without objection, the desk will remain open to receive the state budget and the act will be referred to the Committee on Finance forthwith, upon receipt by the
Clerk of the Senate
.
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, and upon suggestion of Senator Blais, the Senate stands at recess at 5:20 o'clock P.M., on a unanimous rising vote, as a further mark of respect to the memory of Ralph Chace.
CALLED TO ORDER
The Senate is called to order at 0:00 o'clock P.M. on Tuesday, June 15, 1999, by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Charles J. Fogarty.
FROM THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A message from the House of Representatives transmits with announcement of passage:
(99-H 6167) (Substitute A as amended) An Act
making appropriations for the support of the state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000.
Read and referred to the Committee on Finance.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 0:00 o'clock P.M.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Appendix
INVOCATION
SENATOR DONNA WALSH
Help us to acknowledge our dependence on You, Lord. Instill in us Your Truth so that we may be true public servants to the people of our State. Amen.
Appendix
CALENDAR
In order for Tuesday, June 15, 1999:
1. (99-S 480) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to human services.
Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A"
2. (99-S521 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
3. (99-S 805) An Act relating to labor and labor relations-
pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, fire protection sprinkler contractors and journey persons sprinkler fitters and oil heat contractors.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc
4. (99-S1047) An Act relating to workers' compensation.
Committee on Labor recommends passage.
5. (99-H5421) An Act relating to taxation.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
6. (99-H6247) An Act relating to taxation -collection of taxes generally.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
7. (99-H6089) An Act relating to towns and cities - town housing authority.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
8. (99-H5347) An Act relating to deceptive trade practices-
appliances.
Committee on Corporations recommends passage in concurrence.
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9. (99-H5270) (Substitute A as amended) An
Act relating to labor and labor relations parental and family medical leave.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite
postponement of the original bill and passage of
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Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
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10. (99-H 5322) (Substitute A as amended)
An Act relating to minimum wages.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite
postponement of the original bill and passage of
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Substitute A as amended in concurrence.
11. (99-H 5742) An Act relating to employment security - waiting period.
Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.
12. (99-H 5778) An Act relating to labor and labor relations-
apprenticeship programs in tade and industry.
Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.
13. (99-H 5781) An Act relating to labor and labor relations-
employment security.
Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.
14. (99-H 5810) An Act relating to employment security.
Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.
15. (99-H 5820 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
16. (99-H 5842) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to employment security general provisions.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of
cc
Substitute A in concurrence.
17. (99-H 6071) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety state building code.
Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
18. (99-H 6141) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
electricians.
Committee on Labor recommends passage in concurrence.
19. (99-H 6195 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - plumbers.
Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
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CALENDAR
In order for Wednesday, June 16, 1999:
1. (99-S 767) (Substitute cc An Act relating to animals and animal husbandry.
Committee on Special Legislation recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".
2. (99-S765) (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".
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3. (99-S299) (Substitute B as amended) An
Act relating to education.
Odered on the Calendar for passage of cc
Substitute B as amended in concurrence.
4. (99-S443 as amended) An Act relating to towns and cities-
zoning ordinances.
Ordered on the Calendar as amended in concurrence.
5. (99-S483 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage as amended in concurrence.
6. (99-S 716) (Substitute cc An Act relating to businesses and professions interpreters for the deaf.
Ordered on the Calendar for passage of cc
Substitute A in concurrence.
7. (99-S1032) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to lead hazard mitigation.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A'.
8. (99-H5265) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to the placement of children.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare
recommends indefinite postponement of the cc
original bill and passage of Substitute A as
amended.
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9. (99-H 5275) (Substitute B as amended)
Joint Resolution creating a special legislative commission to investigate the best method of promoting the finding and hiring additional minority teachers in Rhode Island public school.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage of Substitute "B,' as amended.
10. (99-H 5285 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety-
registration of nursing assistants.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.
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11. (99-H 5375) (Substitute A as amended)
An Act relating to prescriptions and misbranded drugs or devices.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
12. (99-H 5580) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
13. (99-H 5761) (Substitute "B") An Act relating to health and safety - Department of Health.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage of Substitute cc
14. (99-H 5812) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to health and safety - residential care facility licensing act.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.
15. (99-H 5819) An Act relating to licensing of health care facilities.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
16. (99-H 5830) An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
17. (99-H 5836) An Act relating to health and safety - maternal and child health services.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
18. (99-H 5853 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions - "nurse anesthetists".
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence. 19. (99-H 5942 as amended) An Act relating to dentists and dental hygienists.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended in concurrence.
20. (99-H 6017) An Act relating to businesses and professions-
advertising by dentists.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
21. (99-H 6044) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to education - school speech and language pathologists.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A in concurrence.
22. (99-H 6130) An Act relating to food and drugs - drugs and poisons generally.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage in concurrence.
23. (99-H 6241) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education.
Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" in concurrence.
RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Thursday, June 10, 1999
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