So, a majority of all the Senators-elect having voted therefor, The bill was passed. The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. Mr. Penney moved that the Senate take a recess for ten minutes and that Dr. Burton, President of the University of Michigan, be invited to address the Senate. The motion prevailed. The President appointed Senators Penney, Engel and Sink as a committee to escort Dr. Burton to the desk. During the recess, Dr. Burton, President of the University of Michigan, addressed the Senate. The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess. A quorum of the Senate was present. Motions and Resolutions. The President laid before the Senate the following entitled resolution, received from the House yesterday, and laid over for one day under Rule 59: House concurrent resolution No. 20. A resolution memorializing Congress to amend the LaFollette Act so as to alleviate burdens now carried by Great Lakes shipping. (For full text of resolution see pp. 610-611 of Senate Journal, April 13.) The question being on the adoption of the resolution, Mr. Baker demanded the yeas and nays. The roll was called and the Senators voted as follows: So, a majority of the Senators present voting in favor thereof, The resolution was adopted. General Orders. Mr. Davis 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. Davis as chairman. Accordingly the Senate resolved itself into Committee of the Whole, with Mr. Davis in the chair. After some time spent therein, the committe rese; 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. 174 (file No. 262), entitled A bill to amend section 15 of Act No. 206 of the Public Acts of 1893, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of property and the levy and collection of taxes thereon, and for the collection of taxes heretofore and hereafter levied; making such taxes a lien on the lands taxed, establishing and continuing such lien, providing for the sale and conveyance of lands delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the State and not redeemed or pur chased; and to repeal Act No. 200 of the Public Acts of 1891, and all other acts Sonate bil No. 124 (fie No. 260), entitled A bill to make appropriations for the State Board of Education for the fiscal years Senate bill No. 38, (file No. 259), entitled A bill to make appropriations for the Kalamazoo State Hospital for the fiscal years Senate bill No. 219 (file No. 166), entitled A bill to amend section 1 of Act No. 337 of the Public Acts of 1913, entitled "An Senate bill No. 128 (file No. 261), entitled A bill to make appropriations for the Michigan Agricultural Fair Commission for Senate bill No. 31 (file No. 258), entitled A bill to make appropriations for the Michigan Soldiers' Home for the fiscal years Senate bill No. 203 (file No. 158), entitled A bill to regulate the practice of dentistry and dental surgery, providing for the Senate bill No. 155 (file No. 251), entitled A bill making an appropriation for the erection of a general hospital at the Tra- Senate bill No. 166 (file No. 196), entitled A bill to provide for appropriations for certain special State purposes to meet Senate bill No. 242 (file No. 190), entitled A bill to amend sections 8 and 10, chapter III of Part 2 of Act No. 256 of the Public Senate bill No. 262 (file No. 217), entitled A bill to prohibit any mutual fire, cyclone, automobile or hail-storm insurance Senate bill No. 40 (file No. 29), entitled A bill to amend section 2 of Act No. 334 of the Public Acts of 1913, entitled visions thereof," same being section 4852 of the Compiled Laws of 1915, as amended by Act No. 58 of the Public Acts of 1919. House bill No. 365 (file No. 160), entitled A bill providing for the maintenance, expenditure, renewal and regulation of a revolving fund for the construction of drains. House bill No. 396 (file No. 170), entitled A bill to amend section 17 of Act No. 59 of the Public Acts of 1915, entitled "An act to provide for the construction, improvement and maintenance of highways; for the levying, spreading and collecting of taxes and of special assessments therefor; to authorize the borrowing of money and the issuance of bonds under certain restrictions, regulations and limitations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officers with reference thereto; and to validate certain proceedings heretofore taken," being section 4687 of the Compiled Laws of 1915, as amended by Act No. 107 of the Public Acts of 1919. House bill No. 382 (file No. 155), entitled A bill to amend sections 1, 2 and 9 of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan for the year 1919, entitled "An act to provide for the licensing of operators of motor vehicles, and the suspension and revocation of such license in certain cases." House bill No. 372 (file No. 167), entitled A bill to define the crime of negligent homicide, when committed by the operation of a vehicle, and to prescribe penalties for said crime. Senate bill No. 261 (file No. 216), entitled A bill that board of supervisors shall have power to allow to any circuit court commissioner in this State, whose salary is now fixed by law, such additional amount as it may see fit, and to provide the manner in which same shall be paid. Senate bill No. 278 (file No. 238), entitled A bill to amend section 2 of Act No. 196 of the Public Acts of 1917, entitled "An act to authorize proceedings for the discovery of crime, and to provide penalties for a violation of such procedure." Senate bill No. 188 (file No. 160), entitled A bill to amend the title and sections 4, 6, 7, 15, and 17 of Act No. 159 of the Public Acts of 1919, entitled "An act to preserve and perpetuate the commercial fisheries of the State; to regulate the taking of fish in the waters of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron and Erie and the bays thereof; to define the connecting waters between said lakes within the jurisdiction of this State; to regulate the transportation, sale and possession of fish taken from said waters; to prescribe penalties for violations of this act and to repeal Act No. 188 of the Public Acts of 1875, Act No. 399 of the Local Acts of 1895, and Act No. 342 of the Public Acts of 1917," approved May 2, 1919. The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills. By unanimous consent, Mr. Baker moved to discharge the Committee on Finance and Appropriations from the further consideration of the following entitled bill, and that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Normal Schools: House bill No. 50 (file No. 191), entitled A bill to make appropriations for the Central Michigan Normal School for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1922, and June 30, 1923, for maintenance, operation and other specific purposes. The motion prevailed and the bill was so referred. Recess. Mr. Davis moved that the Senate take a recess until 2:00 o'clock p. m. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:55 o'clock a. m. The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President. A quorum of the Senate was present. Mr. Johnson came in and took his seat. The Senate resumed the regular order of business. Presentation of Petitions. Petition No. 586. By Mr. Davis. Petition of Geo. W. Ryno and 173 others of the 8th district, protesting against the passage of the Smith-Strom bill for State censorship of motion pictures. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 587. By Mr. Penney. Petition of H. W. Irons and 187 others of Saginaw, protesting against the censorship of motion pictures. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 588. By Mr. Bolt. Petition of Mrs. B. F. Nichols and 732 others of the 23rd district, protesting against the censorship of motion pictures. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 589. By Mr. Hayes. Petition of Peter Schotonns and 4,038 others of Detroit, protesting against the passage of moving picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 590. By Mrs. Hamilton. Petition of W. F. Corriles and 2,162 other citizens of the 16th district, protesting against the censorship of motion pictures. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 591. By Mrs. Hamilton. Petition of Frieda J. Held and 17 others of Grand Rapids, favoring the passage of Senate bill No. 179, providing for pecuniary assistance for the blind. The petition was referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Petition No. 592. By Mr. Lemire. Petition of Irene Virgil and 857 others of the 30th district, protesting against the censorship of motion pitcures. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 593. By Mr. Johnson. Petition of F. S. Riley and 200 others of Caro, protesting against the passage of the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 594. By Mr. Baker. 29th district, protesting against the The petition was referred to the Petition of C. W. Hills and 240 others of the Petition No. 595. By Mr. Baker. Petition of Orlo A. Eaton and other citizens of Cheboygan County, favoring legislation preventing future commercial fishing in the waters of Duncan Bay. The petition was referred to the Committee on Fisheries and Gaming Interests. Petition No. 596. By Mr. Henry. Petition of Mrs. Nellie Rolfe and 1537 others of the 9th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 597. By Mr. Sink. Petition of Alan D. Stanch and 640 others of the 12th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 598. By Mr. Clark. Petition of Joseph Collins and 160 others of the 7th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 599. By Mr. Smith (11th district). Petition of A. H. Rhody and 450 others of the 11th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 600. By Mr. Engel. Petition of Alex J. Buck and 132 others of the 27th district, protesting against the passage of the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 601. By Mr. McRae. 28th district, protesting against the The petition was referred to the Petition No. 602. My Mr. McRae. Petition of E. J. Strong and 100 others of the motion picture censorship bill. Committee on State Affairs. Petition of William J. Willard and 40 others of Gladwin, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 603. By Mr. Wilcox. Petition of W. W. Himmel and 486 otners of the 32nd district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 604. By Mr. Wood. Petition of G. Bonci and 6036 others of the 3rd district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 605. By Mr. McArthur. Petition of Aaron R. Merritt and 312 others of the 15th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 606. By Mr. Condon. Petition of Mrs. O. J. Lang and 2577 other citizens of Detroit, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 607. By Mr. Tufts. Petition of Robt. Kilburn and 610 others of the 24th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 608. By Mr. Osborn. Petition of Edw. Hudson and 2170 others of the 6th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 609. By Mr. Ross. Petition of T. C. Phillips and 1071 others of the 13th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 610. By Mr. Phillips. Petition of Frank W. Lee and 251 others of the 24th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 611. By Mr. Riopelle. Petition of James Doughteny and 749 others of the 5th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 612. By Mr. Osborn. Petition of F. E. Stephenson and 562 others of the 6th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 613. By Mr. Hicks. Petition of James A. Wilson and 887 others of the 14th district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Petition No. 614. By Mr. Vandenboom. Petition of Gertrude Butler and 1040 others of the 31st district, protesting against the motion picture censorship bill. The petition was referred to the Committee on State Affairs. |