The following entitled bill was read a third time: A bill to fix and regulate the salaries of circuit court commissioners, and to provide for the appointment, fix and regulate the number and the salaries of the clerks and deputy clerks and other employees in the office of the circuit court commissioners in the several counties of the State, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts, whether general, local or special, contravening the provisions of this act. The question being on the passage of the bill, the roll was called and the Sen ators voted as follows: So, a majority of all the Senators-elect having voted therefor, The bill was passed. The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. The following entitled bill was read a third time: Senate bill No. 112 (file No. 73), entitled A bill to repeal section 18 of Act No. 249 of the Public Acts of 1903, entitled "An act to provide for the preservation of the forests of this State and for the prevention and suppression of forest and prairie fires," being section 782 of the Compiled Laws of 1915. The question being on the passage of the bill, the roll was called and the Senators voted as follows: So, a majority of all the Senators-elect having voted therefor, The bill was passed. The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. On motion of Mr. Pearson, two-thirds of all the Senators-elect voting therefor, The bill was given immediate effect. The following entitled bill was read a third time: Senate bill No. 119 (file No. 82), entitled A bill to amend section 5 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1915, entitled "An act to protect fish in the inland waters of this State and to regulate the manner of taking, possession, transportation, size and sale of fish when taken from said waters; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts conflicting therewith," being section 7658 of the Compiled Laws of 1915. The question being on the passage of the bill, the roll was called and the Senators voted as follows: So, a majority of all the Senators-elect having voted therefor, The bill was passed. The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. On motion of Mr. Osborn, two-thirds of all the Senators-elect voting therefor, The bill was given immediate effect. Motions and Resolutions. Mr. Henry moved that when the Senate adjourns today it stand adjourned until tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. The motion prevailed. Mr. Henry moved that when the Senate adjourns tomorrow it stand adjourned until Wednesday, February 21, 1923, at 9:00 o'clock p. m. The motion prevailed. General Orders. Mr. Whiteley moved that the Senate resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the general orders. The motion prevailed and the President pro tempore designated Mr. Whiteley as chairman. Accordingly the Senate resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, with Mr. Whiteley in the chair. After some time spent therein the committee rose; and, the President pro tempore having resumed the chair, the committee, through its chairman, reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following entitled bills: Senate bill No. 122 (file No. 101), entitled A bill to amend section 30 of Act No. 183 of the Public Acts of 1897, entitled "An act to provide for the appointment and to fix the term of office, duties and compensation of circuit court stenographers in the State of Michigan," being section 14496 of the Compiled Laws of 1915, as amended by Act No. 330 of the Public Acts of 1917. Senate bill No. 35 (file No. 110), entitled A bill to make appropriations for the Board of Examiners of Barbers for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1924, and June 30, 1925, for maintenance, operation and other purposes. Senate bill No. 44 (file No. 111), entitled A bill to make appropriations for the State Board of Accountancy for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1924, and June 30, 1925, for maintenance, operation and other purposes. The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills. Leaves of Absence. Senator Hunter asked and was granted leave of absence until Wednesday, February 21. On motion of Mr. Bolin, Senator Glaspie was granted indefinite leave of absence. Mr. MacNaughton moved that the Senate adjourn. Accordingly, and in pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore declared the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20, 1923, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. DENNIS E. ALWARD, JOURNAL OF THE SENATE NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE. Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 20, 1923. 9:00 o'clock a. m. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President pro tempore. The roll of the Senate was called by the Secretary. Present: Senators Bahorski, Bohn, Brower, Connelly, Eldred, Gansser, Gettel, Hayes, Henry, Horton, Karcher, Leland, MacNaughton, Osborn, Pearson, Penney, Ross, Sligh, Truettner, Whiteley, Wilcox, Young-22; a quorum. Absent with leave: Senators William L. Case, Glaspie, Hunter and Johnson--4. Absent without leave: Senators Atwood, Bernie L. Case, Condon, Riopelle, Smith and Wood-6. Mr. Osborn moved that the absentees without leave be excused from today's session. The motion prevailed. Presentation of Petitions. Petition No. 122. By Mr. Eldred. Resolution of Belding Board of Commerce opposing the "Full Crew Bill." The petition was referred to the Committee on Railroads. Petition No. 123. By Mr. Eldred. opposing the "Full Crew Bill." Resolution of Ionia Chamber of Commerce The petition was referred to the Committee on Railroads. Resolution of Stanton Business Men's Club Petition No. 124. By Mr. Eldred. opposing the "Full Crew Bill." The petition was referred to the Committee on Railroads. Petition No. 125. By Mr. Eldred. the "Full Crew Bill." Resolution of Ionia Exchange Club opposing The petition was referred to the Committee on Railroads. Petition No. 126. By Mr. Eldred. Resolution of Belvidere Grange No. 813 of Six Lakes, Montcalm County, protesting against any interference with the Primary School Fund. The petition was referred to the Committee on Education. Petition No. 127. By Mr. Eldred. Petition and resolution of thirty-six citizens of Muir, Ionia County, protesting against the maintenance of the "State Constabulary." The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 128. By Mr. Eldred. Resolution of Belding Board of Commerce favoring a tax on gasoline. The petition was referred to the Committee on Taxation. Petition No. 129. By Mr. Eldred. Petition of twenty-six citizens of Muir, Ionia County, protesting against the passage of the "Full Crew Bill." The petition was referred to the Committee on Railroads. Messages From the House. A message was received from the House of Representatives transmitting A bill to amend section 27 of Act No. 205 of the Public Acts of 1887, entitled "An act to revise the laws authorizing the business of banking and to establish a banking department for the supervision of such business," being section 7996 of the Compiled Laws of 1915, as amended by Act No. 23 of the Public Acts of 1919. The message informed the Senate that the House of Representatives had passed the bill. The bill was read a first and second time by its title and referred to the Committee on Banks and Corporations. A message was received from the House of Representatives transmitting A bill to amend section 3 of chapter 13 of Act No. 314 of the Public Acts of 1915, "The Judicature Act of 1915," being section 12406 of the Compiled Laws of 1915. The message informed the Senate that the House of Representatives had passed the bill with the following amendment: Amend by striking out of line 5 of section 3, after the word "law," the word "or," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "and as many chancery summonses may be issued in any". The question being on concurring in the amendment made to the bill by the House of Representatives, the roll was called and the Senators voted as follows: So, a majority of all the Senators-elect having voted in favor thereof, The Senate concurred in the amendment made to the bill by the House of Representatives. The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor. Leaves of Absence. Senators Atwood, Gettel and Osborn asked and were granted leaves of absence until Monday, February 26, 1923. Mr. Whiteley moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 9:14 o'clock a. m. Accordingly, and in pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore declared the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, February 21, 1923, at 9:00 o'clock p. m. DENNIS E. ALWARD. |