STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS

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1 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS JANUARY SESSION of the General Assembly begun and held at the State House in the City of Providence on Tuesday, the first day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and thirteen. Volume 140, No.34 Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Thirty-fourth Legislative Day The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by the Honorable M. Teresa Paiva Weed, President of the Senate, at 4:28 o clock P.M. The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 38 Senators present and 0 Senators absent as follows: PRESENT 38: The Honorable President Paiva Weed and Senators Algiere, Archambault, Bates, Ciccone, Conley, Cool Rumsey, Cote, Crowley, DaPonte, DiPalma, Doyle, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goldin, Goodwin, Hodgson, Jabour, Kettle, Lombardi, Lombardo, Lynch, McCaffrey, Metts, Miller, Nesselbush, O'Neill, Ottiano, Pearson, Picard, Pichardo, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Satchell, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Walaska. ABSENT 0: INVOCATION The Honorable President, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Pearson to deliver the invocation. (See Appendix for Invocation) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The Honorable President, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Pearson to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF RECORD The Senate Journal of the Thirty-third Legislative Day of the 2013 proceedings is read in part. Upon suggestion of Senator Pearson and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.

2 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 COMMUNICATION The Honorable President presents the following communication: April 2, 2013 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS STATE HOUSE I am hereby withdrawing, without prejudice, the March 12, 2013 appointment of John Justo to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. Sincerely, Lincoln D. Chafee Governor Read and ordered to be placed on file. APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR The Honorable President presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointments and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto: March 20, 2013 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS STATE HOUSE I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to Rabies Control Board: for a term expiring September 1, The Honorable Kevin A. Breene of West Greenwich Farm Bureau Representative To this reappointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent. Sincerely, Lincoln D. Chafee Governor Read and referred to the Committee on Environment and Agriculture.

3 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 March 20, 2013 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS STATE HOUSE I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to Rabies Control Board: for a term expiring September 1, Christopher H. Hannafin, D.V.M. Representing the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association To this reappointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent. Sincerely, Lincoln D. Chafee Governor Read and referred to the Committee on Environment and Agriculture. March 20, 2013 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS STATE HOUSE I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to Rabies Control Board: For a term expiring September 1, Scott R. Scofield of Providence Member of the Rhode Island Animal Control Association VICE Betsy Hanson (resigned) To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent. Sincerely, Lincoln D. Chafee Governor Read and referred to the Committee on Environment and Agriculture.

4 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 March 25, 2013 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS STATE HOUSE I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts: for a term expiring March 1, Jennifer R. Fonseca of Rumford VICE Carolyn Peck To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent. Sincerely, Lincoln D. Chafee Governor Read and referred to the Committee on Education. March 25, 2013 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS STATE HOUSE I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts: for a term expiring March 1, Elizabeth M. Slader of Narragansett VICE Beverly Blais To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent. Sincerely, Lincoln D. Chafee Governor Read and referred to the Committee on Education.

5 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 March 25, 2013 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS STATE HOUSE I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts: for a term expiring March 1, Jason Pamental of Rumford VICE Dana Neugent To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent. Sincerely, Lincoln D. Chafee Governor Read and referred to the Committee on Education. March 25, 2013 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS STATE HOUSE I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts: for a term expiring March 1, Scott Duhamel of Cranston VICE Regina Partridge To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent. Sincerely, Lincoln D. Chafee Governor Read and referred to the Committee on Education.

6 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 March 25, 2013 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS STATE HOUSE I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts: for a term expiring March 1, Gretchen Dow Simpson of Providence VICE Maureen Moakley To this appointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent. Sincerely, Lincoln D. Chafee Governor Read and referred to the Committee on Education. March 1, 2013 TO THE HONORABLE, THE SENATE: STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS STATE HOUSE I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the State Crime Laboratory Commission: for a term to expire January 1, Nancy R. Haley of West Kingston To this reappointment, I respectfully request your advice and consent. Sincerely, Lincoln D. Chafee Governor Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

7 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION Senator Gallo from the Committee on Education, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures: Senate Bill No. 12 SUB A as amended BY Gallo, Lombardi, Lynch, DaPonte ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS (would permit schools to provide activities for students of one sex (for example fatherdaughter/mother-son activities) provided that reasonably comparable activities are provided for students of the other sex.) {LC315/A/1} Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Senate Resolution No. 313 BY Gallo, Lombardi, Lynch, DaPonte ENTITLED, JOINT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING "THE WHOLE CHILD INITIATIVE" {LC615/1} Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Senate Bill No. 511 SUB A BY Pichardo, Gallo, Satchell, DiPalma, Lombardi ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - REVERSE TRANSFER CREDITS (would direct the state board of education to set forth regulations that would provide a policy for the reverse transfer of credits from a four (4) year school to a two (2) year school.) {LC970/A/1} Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Senate Bill No. 639 SUB A as amended BY McCaffrey, Paiva Weed, Ruggerio, Gallo, DiPalma ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION {LC1957/A/2} Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Senate Bill No. 724 (Secretary of State) BY Gallo, Lynch, Bates

8 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES - STATE PUBLICATIONS CLEARINGHOUSE (would authorize the chairperson of the CRIARL government documents committee to designate someone to represent them on the state publications clearinghouse advisory committee.) {LC1180/1} Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT Senator Pichardo from the Committee on Housing and Municipal Government, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures: House Bill No BY Chippendale ENTITLED, AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF FOSTER {LC345/1} Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. House Bill No BY Ruggiero, Finn, Abney ENTITLED, AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN {LC295/1} Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. House Bill No BY Ucci, Carnevale, Costantino, Fellela ENTITLED, AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF JOHNSTON (would validate and ratify amendments to the Home Rule Charter of the town of Johnston, which amendments were adopted and approved by the electors of the town of Johnston on November 6, 2012) {LC495/1} Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

9 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Senator Miller from the Committee on Health and Human Services, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measure: Appointment of Mary Sullivan, Ph.D. (Representing College of Nursing at the University of Rhode Island) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar. Appointment of Jane Hayward (Representing Rhode Island Health Center Association) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar. Appointment of Ruth E. Ricciarelli (Representing Hospital Association of Rhode Island) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar. Appointment of Donna Policastro, APRN-BC (Representing Rhode Island State Nurses' Association) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar. Appointment of Linda A. Gillette (Representing Brown University Medical School) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar. Appointment of Steven R. DeToy (Representing Rhode Island Medical Society) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

10 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Appointment of Linda K. Makhlouf (Representing Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar. Appointment of Steven A. Brown, DMD (Representing Rhode Island Dental Assocation) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar. COMMITTEE ON LABOR Senator Connors, from the Committee on Labor, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures: Senate Bill No. 403 BY Sheehan, Fogarty, Paiva Weed, Ruggerio, Algiere ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS - THE RHODE ISLAND JOBS MATCH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (would establish the RI jobs match enhancement program to streamline and enhance the efficiency of the department of labor and training.) {LC785/1} Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL LEGISLATION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Senator Felag from the Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures: Senate Bill No. 779 (Revenue) BY Goodwin, DiPalma ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES {LC1658/1} Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

11 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 NEW BUSINESS Senate Resolution No. 804 BY Lombardi, Walaska ENTITLED, SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING NICOLE ROMANO ON HER SUCCESS IN THE FASHION AND JEWELRY INDUSTRY {LC2266/1} Senator Lombardi requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration. Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted. Senator Lombardi moves passage, seconded by Senator Algiere. The resolution is read and passed, upon a voice vote. GUESTS Upon suggestion of Senator Lombardi and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President, welcomes to the Chamber Nicole Ramano. NEW BUSINESS Senate Resolution No. 805 BY Gallo, Paiva Weed, Ciccone, Walaska ENTITLED, SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FRANK GAGLIONE ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY {LC2280/1} Senator Gallo requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration. Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted. Senator Gallo moves passage, seconded by Senators Lynch, Doyle, McCaffrey, Nesselbush, Jabour, Algeire, Lombardi and Ciccone. The resolution is read and passed, upon a voice vote. GUESTS Upon suggestion of Senator Gallo and by unanimous consent, the Honorable President, welcomes to the Chamber Frank Gaglione along with Emiley Vaziri, granddaughter and Diane Nardolillo, granddaughter. In order for the day is taken up as follows: CONSENT CALENDAR

12 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, Appointment of Luis A. Torrado of Exeter VICE Nicholas Moceri to the State Housing Appeals Board for a term expiring January 1, Appointment of David A. Tacey to the State Housing and Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee for a term expiring January 1, Appointment of Gary T. Tedeschi to the State Housing and Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee for a term expiring January 1, Appointment of Stanley F. Pikul to the State Housing and Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee for a term expiring January 1, Appointment of Bernard Nascenzi to the State Housing and Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee for a term expiring January 1, S 795 BY Sosnowski ENTITLED, SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JAKE LONGOLUCCO FOR BEING NAMED THE RICHMOND GRANGE 2013 "COMMUNITY SERVICE FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR" S 796 BY Sosnowski ENTITLED, SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SYDNEY CULBERTSON FOR BEING NAMED THE RICHMOND GRANGE 2013 COMMUNITY SERVICE "TEACHER OF THE YEAR" S 797 BY Sosnowski ENTITLED, SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE JONNYCAKE CENTER AT THE BEGINNING OF ITS 40TH YEAR OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Upon motion of Senator Ruggerio, seconded by Senator Algiere, the measures on today s Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, are read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 37 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows: YEAS - 37: The Honorable President Paiva Weed and Senators Algiere, Archambault, Bates, Ciccone, Conley, Cool Rumsey, Cote, Crowley, DaPonte, DiPalma, Doyle, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goldin, Goodwin, Hodgson, Jabour, Kettle, Lombardi, Lombardo, Lynch, McCaffrey, Metts, Nesselbush, O'Neill, Ottiano, Pearson, Picard, Pichardo, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Satchell, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Walaska. NAYS - 0: CALENDAR IN ORDER FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 02, 2013:

13 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, S 203 BY Crowley ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION-LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES-CENTRAL FALLS Committee on Housing & Municipal Government recommends passage. Senator Crowley moves passage, seconded by Senator Pichardo. The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows: YEAS- 38: The Honorable President Paiva Weed and Senators Algiere, Archambault, Bates, Ciccone, Conley, Cool Rumsey, Cote, Crowley, DaPonte, DiPalma, Doyle, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goldin, Goodwin, Hodgson, Jabour, Kettle, Lombardi, Lombardo, Lynch, McCaffrey, Metts, Miller, Nesselbush, O'Neill, Ottiano, Pearson, Picard, Pichardo, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Satchell, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Walaska. NAYS- 0: S 760 BY Algiere ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Committee on Housing & Municipal Government recommends passage. Senator Algiere moves passage, seconded by Senators Sheehan, Ruggerio and Lombardi. The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows: YEAS- 38: The Honorable President Paiva Weed and Senators Algiere, Archambault, Bates, Ciccone, Conley, Cool Rumsey, Cote, Crowley, DaPonte, DiPalma, Doyle, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goldin, Goodwin, Hodgson, Jabour, Kettle, Lombardi, Lombardo, Lynch, McCaffrey, Metts, Miller, Nesselbush, O'Neill, Ottiano, Pearson, Picard, Pichardo, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Satchell, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Walaska. NAYS- 0: S 761 as amended BY Fogarty ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - CODE CONSISTENCY COUNCIL Committee on Housing & Municipal Government recommends passage as amended.

14 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Metts, Sosnowski, Crowley, Lynch Lombardi, Lombardo, Archambault and DiPalma. The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows: YEAS- 38: The Honorable President Paiva Weed and Senators Algiere, Archambault, Bates, Ciccone, Conley, Cool Rumsey, Cote, Crowley, DaPonte, DiPalma, Doyle, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goldin, Goodwin, Hodgson, Jabour, Kettle, Lombardi, Lombardo, Lynch, McCaffrey, Metts, Miller, Nesselbush, O'Neill, Ottiano, Pearson, Picard, Pichardo, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Satchell, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Walaska. NAYS- 0: S 19 SUB B BY DaPonte ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE - PUBLIC CORPORATION DEBT MANAGEMENT Ordered to be placed on the Calendar for passage in concurrence. Senator DaPonte moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates, O Neil, Gallo, Archambault and Pearson. The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows: YEAS- 38: The Honorable President Paiva Weed and Senators Algiere, Archambault, Bates, Ciccone, Conley, Cool Rumsey, Cote, Crowley, DaPonte, DiPalma, Doyle, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goldin, Goodwin, Hodgson, Jabour, Kettle, Lombardi, Lombardo, Lynch, McCaffrey, Metts, Miller, Nesselbush, O'Neill, Ottiano, Pearson, Picard, Pichardo, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Satchell, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Walaska. NAYS- 0: H 5364 BY Melo ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE - PUBLIC CORPORATION DEBT MANAGEMENT Ordered to be placed on the Calendar for passage in concurrence. Senator DaPonte moves passage, seconded by Senators Bates, Ruggerio, Gallo and Pearson. The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

15 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 YEAS- 38: The Honorable President Paiva Weed and Senators Algiere, Archambault, Bates, Ciccone, Conley, Cool Rumsey, Cote, Crowley, DaPonte, DiPalma, Doyle, Felag, Fogarty, Gallo, Goldin, Goodwin, Hodgson, Jabour, Kettle, Lombardi, Lombardo, Lynch, McCaffrey, Metts, Miller, Nesselbush, O'Neill, Ottiano, Pearson, Picard, Pichardo, Raptakis, Ruggerio, Satchell, Sheehan, Sosnowski, Walaska. NAYS- 0: TRANSMITTAL By unanimous consent, all matters on the Secretary's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor, the Honorable Secretary of State or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith. (See Appendix for List) ANNOUNCEMENTS Senator Cote announces that the Committee on Commerce will meet today, at the rise of the Senate, in the Senate Lounge of the State House. Senator Felag announces that the Committee on Finance will meet today, at the rise of the Senate, in Room 313 of the State House. Senator Nesselbush announces that the Committee on Health and Human Services will meet today, at the rise of the Senate, in Room 212 of the State House. Senator Crowley announces that the Committee on Housing and Municipal Government will meet today, at the rise of the Senate, in Room 211 of the State House. Senator Jabour announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet today, at the rise of the Senate, in Room 310 of the State House. Senator Lynch announces that the Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs will meet tomorrow, at the rise of the Senate, in Room 310 of the State House. Senator Goodwin congratulates Senator DiPalma on receiving the ADJOURNMENT

16 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Upon motion of Senator Goodwin seconded by Senator Algiere the Senate adjourns at 4:26 o'clock P.M. JOSEPH R. BRADY Secretary of the Senate Appendix INVOCATION SENATOR RYAN W. PEARSON Dear Lord, In the days ahead there will be many choices before us as we work to continue to make our State a great place to live. Help us all strive to work together to reach common ground and find positive solutions for the benefit of all our people. Amen.

17 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Appendix CONSENT CALENDAR IN ORDER FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 03, 2013: 1. Appointment of Mary Sullivan, Ph.D. (Representing College of Nursing at the University of Rhode Island) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Committee on Health & Human Services recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this nomination. 2. Appointment of Jane Hayward (Representing Rhode Island Health Center Association) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Committee on Health & Human Services recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this nomination. 3. Appointment of Ruth E. Ricciarelli (Representing Hospital Association of Rhode Island) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Committee on Health & Human Services recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this nomination. 4. Appointment of Donna Policastro, APRN-BC (Representing Rhode Island State Nurses' Association) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, 2016.

18 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Committee on Health & Human Services recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this nomination. 5. Appointment of Linda A. Gillette (Representing Brown University Medical School) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Committee on Health & Human Services recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this nomination. 6. Appointment of Steven R. DeToy (Representing Rhode Island Medical Society) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Committee on Health & Human Services recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this nomination. 7. Appointment of Linda K. Makhlouf (Representing Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Committee on Health & Human Services recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this nomination. 8. Appointment of Steven A. Brown, DMD (Representing Rhode Island Dental Assocation) to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program for a term expiring March 31, Committee on Health & Human Services recommends that the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this nomination.

19 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Appendix CALENDAR IN ORDER FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 04, 2013: S 12 SUB A as amended BY Gallo ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS Committee on Education recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended S 313 BY Gallo ENTITLED, JOINT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING "THE WHOLE CHILD INITIATIVE" Committee on Education recommends passage S 511 SUB A BY Pichardo ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION - REVERSE TRANSFER CREDITS Committee on Education recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A S 639 SUB A as amended BY McCaffrey

20 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION Committee on Education recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute A as amended S 724 BY Gallo ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES - STATE PUBLICATIONS CLEARINGHOUSE Committee on Education recommends passage S 403 BY Sheehan ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS - THE RHODE ISLAND JOBS MATCH ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Committee on Labor recommends passage S 779 BY Goodwin ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES Committee on Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs recommends passage H 5081 BY Chippendale ENTITLED, AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF FOSTER Committee on Housing & Municipal Government recommends passage in concurrence H 5082 BY Ruggiero ENTITLED, AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN Committee on Housing & Municipal Government recommends passage in concurrence H 5139 BY Ucci ENTITLED, AN ACT VALIDATING AND RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF JOHNSTON Committee on Housing & Municipal Government recommends passage in concurrence.

21 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Appendix BILLS TRANSMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR Senate Bill No. 19 SUB B BY DaPonte, DiPalma, Felag ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE - PUBLIC CORPORATION DEBT MANAGEMENT (would provide that prior general assembly approval would not be required for the state to refund any financing leases entered into with the authorization of the general assembly.) {LC487/B/1} House Bill No BY Melo, Silva, Naughton, Gallison, Hull ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE - PUBLIC CORPORATION DEBT MANAGEMENT (would provide that prior general assembly approval would not be required for the state to refund any financing leases entered into with the authorization of the general assembly) {LC1132/1}

22 S.J JOURNAL Tuesday, April 2, 2013