House Bill No. 14, introduced by Mr. Bernard of Pima County, entitled "An Act, to prohibit the selling, disposing of or administering Narcotics", under suspension of the rules, read first time by number and title only and laid over one day. At 2:35 o'clock P. M., moved by Senator Sims, duly seconded, that the Senate stand adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Carried. MULFORD WINSOR, L. S. WILLIAMS, Secretary of the Senate. President of the Senate. JANUARY TWENTY-SIXTH The Senate convened at 10 o'clock A. M., President Winsor in the chair. Roll call showed the following: Present: Senators Campbell, Claypool, Colter, Cornick, Drachman, Gilbert, Hayhurst, Kimball, Kinney, MacMillin, Moore, Phillips, Pierce, Roberts, Rutherford, Sims, St. Charles, and Mr. President.-18. Absent: Senator Elliott.-1. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Eugene E. Williams. The minutes of January 25 were read and approved. The President announced that the Committee on Investigation of Lyman Dam would be composed of the following: Senators Pierce, Claypool and Sims. The President announced, that the time for re-consideration having elapsed, the following appointments will stand confirmed: Lou Charlebois, Wm. Morgan and Ira Brown as members of the Sheep Sanitory Commission. Dr. F. T. Fahlen as State Superintendent of Public Health. A communication from Wayne Hubbs, State Treasurer, relating to a meeting of the Loan Board on January 24th, was read and, together with report attached thereto, was referred to Committee on Finance. The President announced, that without objection, the Secretary of the Senate would be instructed to have twenty copies of the above mentioned communication typed for the use of the Senators. A communication from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, requesting an appropriation to enable Corporation Commission to carry out provisions of Paragraph 2320 of Revised Statutes of Arizona, was read and referred to Committee on Corporations. At the request of Senator St. Charles, a newspaper clipping relating to the ratification of Colorado River compact by the assembly of the Nevada legislature, was read and referred to Committee on Agriculture and Irrigation. ORDER OF THE DAY. Committee of the Whole report of January 23 was considered section by section and acted upon as follows: Moved by Senator Sims, duly seconded and carried, that Committee of the Whole report with respect to Senate Bill No. 10, relating to "Official Bonds", be adopted. Senate Bill No. 10, introduced by Senator Roberts of Cochise,, relating to "Official Bonds", was referred to the Committee on Style, Revision and Compilation. Moved by Senator Roberts, duly seconded and carried, that Committee of the Whole report with respect to Senate Bill No. 9, relating to "Official Oaths", be adopted. Senate Bill No. 9, introduced by Senator Roberts of Cochise, relating to "Official Oaths", was referred to Committee on Style, Revision and Compilation. Moved by Senator Claypool, duly seconded and carried, that Committee of the Whole report with respect to Senate Bill No. 14, relating to countersigning of state warrants, be adopted. Senate Bill No. 14, introduced by Senator W. D. Claypool, relating to countersigning of state warrants, was referred to Committee on Style, Revision and Compilation. Moved by Senator Kimball, duly seconded and carried, that Committee of the Whole report with respect to Senate Bill No. 16, relating to No-fence Districts, be adopted. Senate Bill No. 16, introduced by Senator Kimball, relating to No-fence Districts, was referred to Committee on Style, Revision and Compilation. Moved by Senator Roberts, duly seconded and carried, that Substitute Senate Bill No. 19, relating to Appointment of Relatives to Office, be substituted for original Senate Bill No. 19. Moved by Senator Sims, duly seconded, that Substitute Senate Bill No. 19 be amended as follows: By striking out Section 6. Carried. Moved by Senator Sims, duly seconded, that the further recommendations of the Committee of the Whole with respect to Substitute Senate Bill No. 19, be adopted. Carried. Substitute Senate Bill No. 19, introduced by Senator Roberts of Cochise, relating to Appointment of Relatives to Office, was referred to Committee on Style, Revision and Compilation. Committee of the Whole report of January 24 was considered section by section and acted upon as follows: Moved by Senator MacMillin, duly seconded and carried, that Committee of the Whole report with respect to Senate Bill No. 22 be adopted. Senate Bill No. 22, introduced by Senator Charles E. MacMillin, relating to the creation of Assessment Districts for the Purpose of Supplying Power to Users, was referred to Committee on Style, Revision and Compilation. Upon Motion of Senator Cornick, duly seconded and carried, Senate Bill No. 24, introduced by Senator Cornick of Yavapai, relating to Vagrancy, was referred to Committee on Judiciary. Committee of the Whole report of January 24 was considered section by section and acted upon as follows: Upon motion of Senator Sims, duly seconded and carried, Senate Bill No. 33, introduced by Senator Rutherford of Yavapai, relating to Water Commissioner, will retain its place on the calendar of the Senate. Upon motion of Senator Sims, duly seconded and carried, Senate Bill No. 34, introduced by Senator Rutherford of Yavapai, relating to Arizona Resource Board, will retain its place on the calendar of the Senate. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS. Senate Bill No. 56, introduced by Senator Rutherford of Yavapai, (by request), entitled, "An Act to repeal Paragraph 2516 of Title X, Chapter 4, of the Revised Statutes of 1913, Civil Code of Arizona, relating to the Residence of Certain County Officers", read the first time in full and laid over one day. REFERENCE OF BILLS. Senate Bill No. 50, introduced by Senator Colter of Apache, relating to "Recorder", read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Counties and County Affairs. Senate Bill No. 51, introduced by Senator Colter of Apache, entitled "An Act to amend Paragraph 57 of Chapter VII, of Title 1, of the Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1913, Civil Code, entitled 'Secretary of State'," read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Public Institutions. Senate Bill No. 52, introduced by Senator Colter of Apache, relating to "Other Offenses Against Public Justice", read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Judiciary. Senate Bill No. 53, introduced by Senator Colter of Apache, relating to "Chattel Mortgages", read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Judiciary. Senate Bill No. 54, introduced by Senator Colter of Apache, relating to "Other Liens", read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Judiciary. Senate Bill No. 55, introduced by Senator Colter of Apache, relating to "Fees", read by number and title only and referred to ComImittee on Public Institutions. House Bill No. 14, introduced by Mr. Bernard of Pima County, entitled "An Act to Prohibit the Selling, Disposing of or Administering Narcotics", read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Public Health and Statistics. House Bill No. 18, introduced by Mr. Rogers of Yavapai County, entitled "An Act to Preserve the Purity of Elections and Protect the Exercise of the Right of Franchise by Electors; Repealing Any Act in Conflict", read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Suffrage and Elections. House Bill No. 19, introduced by Mr. McGrath of Greenlee County, entitled "An Act to Provide for the Relief of W. C. Packer and to Make Appropriation Therefor", read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Appropriations. House Bill No. 29, introduced by Mr. Ludwig of Maricopa County, entitled "An Act to provide for the purity of the primary ballot and to eliminate party opposition to any candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast at the primary, and repealing all Acts or parts of Acts in conflict herewith", read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Suffrage and Elections. ་ House Bill No. 36, introduced by Mrs. McKay of Gila County, relating to minimum wage for women, read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Labor. House Bill No. 34, introduced by Mr. Wisener of Yuma County, relating to "Assessment of Taxes", read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Finance. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRINTING. The following report from the Committee on Printing was read: "Mr. President: Your Committee on Printing and Clerks reports that the Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3..................... .1500 copies The above report was laid on the table. Chairman." REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES. The following report from Committee on Suffrage and Elections was read: "Mr. President: Your Committee on Suffrage and Elections reports that ROBERT L. MOORE, Chairman." The above report, together with bill, was placed on calendar of Committee of the Whole for tomorrow. The following report from Committee on Suffrage and Elections was read: "Mr. President: Your Committee on Suffrage and Elections reports that The above report, together with the bill, was placed on calendar of Committee of Whole for tomorrow. Mr. George W. Brown, attache, was given the oath. At 11:30 o'clock A. M., moved by Senator Sims, duly seconded, that the Senate stand at recess until 2 o'clock P. M. Carried. At 2:05 o'clock P. M., the Senate reconvened, President Winsor in the chair. REFERENCE OF BILLS. House Bill No. 2, introduced by Mr. Weber of Graham County, entitled "An Act to regulate the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery in the State of Arizona; and to establish a Board of Examiners in veterinary medicine and surgery; and to define certain offenses; and providing penalties for the violation of this Act", read by number and title only and referred to Committee on Livestock and Forestry. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. The following report from the Committee on Agriculture and Irrigation was read: "Mr. President: Your Committee on Agriculture and Irrigation reports that it has examined Senate Joint Resolution No. 1 in re Power Permits upon the Colorado River, and respectfully reports the Resolution back without recommendations. H. C. GILBERT, Chairman." The above report, with Resolution, was placed on calendar of the Committee of the Whole. Moved by Senator Claypool, duly seconded and carried, that a call of the Senate be made. Roll call showed the following: Present: Senators Campbell, Claypool, Gilbert, Hayhurst, Kimball, Kinney, Moore, Phillips, Pierce, Roberts, Rutherford, Sims, St. Charles, and Mr. President.-14. ators. Absent: Excused: Senators Colter, Cornick, Drachman.-3. Senators Elliott, MacMillin.—2. The Sergeant-at-Arms was instructed to call in the absent Sen At 2:15 o'clock P. M., Senators Cornick and Drachman took their seats in the Senate. Moved by Senator Roberts, duly seconded and carried, that the call of the Senate be dispensed with. At 2:17 o'clock P. M., moved by Senator Roberts, duly seconded and carried, the Senate resolved itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of bills on the calendar, Senator Campbell in the chair. At 2:30 o'clock P. M., President Winsor resumed the chair and declared the Senate in session. The Committee of the Whole reported progress and asked leave to file written report later. |