The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Condon also introduced Senate bill No. 81, entitled A bill governing aeronautics over land and water, and to punish unlawful acts of aeronauts or passengers. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Mr. Condon also introduced Senate bill No. 82, entitled A bill to amend chapter 8 of Act No. 314 of the Public Acts of 1915, "The Judicature Act of 1915," being sections 12309 and 12310 of the Compiled Laws of 1915, by adding thereto a new section to stand as section 3 thereof. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. William L. Case introduced Senate bill No. 83, entitled A bill to authorize the employment of public health nurses by counties. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, and referred to the Committee on Public Health. Mr. Pearson introduced Senate bill No. 84, entitled A bill to prohibit any member of any board or commission of the State of Mich igan from being interested directly or indirectly in any contract, agreement, arrangement or understanding with the State of Michigan, or department or agency thereof; to declare void contracts, agreements or understandings made in violation hereof; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Mr. Hunter introduced Senate bill No. 85, entitled A bill to amend section 1 of chapter 50 of Act No. 314 of the Public Acts of 1915, "The Judicature Act of 1915," being section 13736 of the Compiled Laws of 1915, as last amended by Act No. 14 of the Public Acts of 1919. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Third Reading of Bills. The following entitled bill was read a third time: A bill to amend section 1 of Act No. 271 of the Public Acts of 1919, entitled "An act to punish the giving of checks, drafts or orders on any bank or other depository, wherein the person so giving such check or draft, shall not have sufficient funds or credit for the payment of the same," approved May 13, 1919. 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 Senate agreed to the title of the bill. Motions and Resolutions. Mr. Henry offered the following: Senate resolution No. 25. Resolved, That the President appoint a committee of two Senators to act with such committee as the House of Representatives may appoint to make arrangements for the suitable observance of Washington's birthday. The resolution was adopted. The President thereupon appointed Senators Henry and Ross as such committee on the part of the Senate. Mr. Henry offered the following: Senate resolution No. 26. Resolved, That the President of the Senate be and is hereby authorized to appoint M. E. Clark as clerk and that said clerk when appointed be assigned to Committee Group No. 8, Room M. The resolution was adopted. The President thereupon appointed M. E. Clark as clerk. General Orders. Mr. Smith moved that the Senate resolve itself into Committee of the Whole for consideration of the general orders. The motion prevailed and the President designated Mr. Smith as chairman. Accordingly the Senate resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, with Mr. Smith in the chair. After some time spent therein the committee rose; and, the President 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. 31 (file No. 18), entitled: A bill to amend section 9 of Act No. 392 of the Local Acts of 1891, entitled "An act to provide salary of and for appointment of clerks for the circuit court commissioners of Wayne county," approved July 2, 1891, as added by Act No. 449 of the Local Acts of 1907, approved March 27, 1907. Senate bill No. 10 (file No. 8), entitled: A bill to amend sections 58, 59, and 60 of chapter 1 of Act No. 314 of the Public Acts of 1915, "The Judicature Act of 1915," being sections 12063, 12064, and 12065 of the Compiled Laws of 1915. Senate bill No. 14 (file No. 13), entitled: 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 bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills. Mr. Glaspie moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 4:44 o'clock p. m. Accordingly, the President declared the Senate adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, January 31, 1923, at 2:00 o'clock p. m. DENNIS E. ALWARD. Secretary of the Senate. JOURNAL OF THE SENATE NUMBER FOURTEEN. Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 31, 1923 2:00 o'clock p. m. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment and was called to order by the President. Religious exercises were conducted by Rev. Henry P. Klyver of the First Baptist Church of Lansing. The roll of the Senate was called by the Secretary. Present: Senators Atwood, Bahorski, Brower, Bernie L. Case, William L. Case. Connelly, Eldred, Gansser, Gettel, Glaspie, Hayes, Henry, Horton, Hunter, Karcher, Leland, MacNaughton, Osborn, Pearson, Riopelle, Ross, Sligh, Smith, Whiteley. Wilcox, Wood, Young-27; a quorum. Absent with leave: Senators Penney and Truettner-2. Absent without leave: Senators Bohn, Condon and Johnson-3. Mr. Ross moved that Senators Condon and Bohn, members of the University Committee, be excused from today's session. The motion prevailed. Mr. Henry moved that Mr. Johnson be excused from today's session. By unanimous consent the Senate took up the order of Motions and Resolutions. Mr. Whiteley offered the following resolution: Senate resolution No. 27. Whereas the Senate has learned that Colonel Roy C. Vandercook has been seri ously ill and, though convalescing, is still confined to his bed in Harper Hospital, Detroit; Resolved, That the President and Secretary of the Senate communicate to Col onel Vandercook the sympathy of the Senate and the hope that his restoration to health and strength will be speedy and complete. The resolution was unanimously adopted. Presentation of Petitions. Petition No. 41. By Mr. Whiteley. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Berrien County, relative to supporting the law in relation to tubercular test for cattle. The petition was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Petition No. 42. By Mr. Whiteley. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Berrien County, relative to truck license tax and gas tax. The petition was referred to the Committee on Taxation. Petition No. 43. By Mr. Glaspie. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Oakland County, in opposition to proposed changes in Primary School Fund Law. The petition was referred to the Committee on Education. Petition No. 44. By Mr. Young. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Shia wassee County, opposing any legislation to change the present system of assessing property for purpose of taxation. The petition was referred to the Committee on Taxation. Petition No. 45. By Mr. Young. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Shia wassee County, favoring a one cent gas tax. The petition was referred to the Committee on Taxation. Petition No. 46. By Mr. Young. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Shiawassee County, opposing the changing of the Primary School Law. The petition was referred to the Committee on Education. Petition No. 47. By Mr. Young. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Shia wassee County, favoring power in hands of County Road Commission rather than County Road Engineers. The petition was referred to the Committee on Highways. Petition No. 48. By Mr. Young. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Shiawassee County, regarding annual agricultural report. The petition was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Petition No. 49. By Mr. Young. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Shiawassee County, favoring the levying of tonnage tax on trucks engaged in intercounty traffic. The petition was referred to the Committee on Highways. Petition No. 50. By Mr. MacNaughton. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Kent County, protesting against any amendments to the Constitution providing for change in present form of County government. The petition was referred to the Committee on Counties and Townships. Peition No. 51. By Mr. MacNaughton. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Kent County, protesting against the One Man Tax Commission. The petition was referred to the Committee on Taxation. Petition No. 52. By Mr. MacNaughton. Petition of the Board of Supervisors of Kent County, protesting against abolishment of Primary School Fund Law. The petition was referred to the Committee on Education. Petition No. 53. By Mr. MacNaughton. Petition of the Bostwick Lake Community Club, Rockford, Kent County, protesting against transferring of primary school money to general fund. The petition was referred to the Committee on Education. Petition No. 54. By Mr. MacNaughton. Petition of The Bostwick Lake Community Club, Rockford, Kent County, favoring a gasoline tax of two cents per gallon. The petition was referred to the Committee on Taxation. Petition No. 55. By Mr. MacNaughton. Petition of The Bostwick Lake Community Club, Rockford, Kent County, favoring a State income tax. The petition was referred to the Committee on Taxation. Petition No. 56. By Mr. MacNaughton. Petition of The Bostwick Lake Community Club, Rockford, Kent County, favoring the extension of the rabbit season. The petition was referred to the Committee on Conservation. Petition No. 57. By Mr. MacNaughton. Petition of The Bostwick Lake Community Club, Rockford, Kent County, protesting against the issuance of any more tax exempt securities. The petition was referred to the Committee on Taxation. Petition No. 58. By Mr. MacNaughton. Petition of The Bostwick Lake Community Club, Rockford, Kent County, protesting against a change in tax commission from three members to one member. The petition was referred to the Committee on Taxation. Petition No. 59. By Mr. MacNaughton. Petition of The Bostwick Lake Com munity Club, Rockford, Kent County, favoring a law against filled milk. The petition was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Petition No. 60. By Mr. Osborn. Petition of Eugene A. Schall and four other citizens of Three Rivers, favoring amendment to fish laws. The petition was referred to the Committee on Conservation. Petition No. 61. By Mr. Osborn. Petition of F. A. Bailey and many others of St. Joseph County, favoring amendment to fish laws. The petition was referred to the Committee on Conservation. Petition No. 62. By Mr. Osborn. Petition of George Weber and many others of St. Joseph County, favoring amendment to fish laws. The petition was referred to the Committee on Conservation. Petition No. 63. By Mr. Osborn. Petition of Henry Myers and many others of St. Joseph County, favoring amendment to fish laws. The petition was referred to the Committee on Conservation. Petition No. 64. By Mr. Osborn. Petition of John M. Shafer and many others of St. Joseph County, favoring amendment to fish laws. Petition No. 65. By Mr. Osborn. Petition of Fred Saxon and many others of St. Joseph County, favoring amendment to fish laws. Petition No. 66. By Mr. Osborn. County, opposing all legislation to its present channel. Petition of Board of Supervisors of St. Joseph divert the primary school interest fund from The petition was referred to the Committee on Education. Petition No. 67. By Mr. Hayes. Petition of John F. O'Hara and five other members of Detroit Farmer's Club, supporting bills pending which aim at the elimination of tuberculosis from the cattle of Michigan within five years. The petition was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Uniformity of Legislation. The report of the commissioners from Michigan to promote uniformity of legislation in the United States, signed by Wade Millis and Henry M. Bates, was received and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Hayes moved that 500 copies of the report be printed in pamphlet form for the use of the Senate. The motion prevailed. Messages From the House. A message was received from the House of Representatives transmitting A bill to amend section 9 of chapter 1, of part 3 of Act No. 84 of the Public Acts of 1921, entitled "An act to provide for the organization, regulation and classification of domestic corporations; to prescribe their rights, powers, privileges and immunities; to prescribe the conditions upon which corporations may exercise their franchises; to provide for the inclusion of certain existing corporations within the provisions of this act; to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which foreign corporations may be admitted to carry on business within this State; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act, and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts relating to corporations." |