Mr. Herald also introduced A bill to amend section 15 of chapter 94 of the Revised Statutes of 1846, entitled "Of Criminal Proceedings before Justices of the Peace," being section 15783 of the Compiled Laws of 1915. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Condon introduced Senate bill No. 231, entitled A bill to amend the title and sections 1, 8 and 9 of Act No. 274 of the Public Acts of 1911, entitled "An act to prohibit the sale, keeping for sale, loaning, giving away or carrying of certain dangerous weapons; to prevent the carrying of concealed weapons except in certain specified cases when a license is issued therefor; to provide punishment for the violation of the provisions hereof; and to repeal Act No. 129 of the Public Acts of 1887, entitled 'An act to prevent the carrying of concealed weapons and to provide a punishment therefor,' being sections 11513 and 11514 of the Compiled Laws of 1897," the same being sections 15236, 15243 and 15244 of the Compiled Laws of 1915. 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. 232, entitled A bill to promote the public peace and safety; to regulate the carrying and possession of certain firearms; to prohibit such carrying and possession, except as herein provided; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions hereof. 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. 233, entitled A bill to establish the Michigan State Board of Accountancy, to grant the board the usual and necessary administrative powers, to define a public accountant, to define the status of a certified public accountant, to prescribe conditions under which firms and corporations may practice public accounting, to provide for the granting and issuing of certificates to accountants who qualify under the provisions of this act, to provide for revoking and cancelling certificates so issued, to provide an annual registration fee, to regulate the practice of public accounting, to prohibit the practice thereof by non-registered persons, to provide for the employment of non-registered persons. to provide a penalty for violations of its provisions, and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions thereof. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on State Affairs. Mr. Penney introduced Senate bill No. 234, entitled A bill to provide a closed season for the taking of fish by the use of nets in the waters of Saginaw Bay. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Conservation. Mr. Karcher introduced Senate bill No. 235, entitled A bill to permit railroad companies and street railway companies to use motor vehicles not running upon rails. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Transportation. Mr. Brower introduced Senate bill No. 236, entitled A bill to authorize the State Prison Commission to sell and convey to the city of Jackson certain lands situated within said city. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Penal Institutions. Mr. Brower also introduced A bill to authorize and empower the common council of villages to set aside and expend out of the general fund of such village a sum of money not exceeding five hundred dollars in any one year for the purpose of sprinkling or otherwise moistening the surface of any designated street or streets in such villages. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Towns and Counties. Mr. Brower also introduced Senate bill No. 238, entitled A bill to authorize the State Prison Commission to sell and convey certain lands situated in the city of Jackson, Michigan, and to authorize the execution of deeds of conveyance thereof by said commission. The bill was read a first and second time by its title, ordered printed and referred to the Committee on Penal Institutions. Third Reading of Bills. The following entitled bill was announced: A bill to amend sections 2 and 4 of chapter 2 of Act No. 3 of the Public Acts of 1895, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of villages within the State of Michigan and defining their powers and duties," being sections 2570 and 2572 of the Compiled Laws of 1915. The question being on seconding the following amendments, offered on March 19 by Mr. Martin, viz.: (1) Amend line one (1) of section one (1) by inserting after the figure two (2) the following: "and section three (3) of chapter eleven." (2) Amend the bill by adding a new section, to read as follows: Section 3. It shall be lawful for any village, subject to the provisions of this act, to borrow any sum of money, not exceeding ten per cent of the assessed value of the property in said village, as shown by the last preceding tax roll, to be used exclusively for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, repairing, rebuilding, extending and maintaining water works, or filtration plants as provided in the two preceding sections, and for the payment of any indebtedness incurred by the village in purchasing, constructing, repairing, rebuilding, extending and maintaining water works or filtration plants. The council shall have the power to fix the time and place of the payment of the principal and interest of the debt contracted under the provisions of this chapter and to issue bonds of the village therefor, but the rate of such interest shall not exceed six per cent per annum. Such bonds shall not be sold for less than their par value: Provided, That the total amount expended for the purchasing, constructing, repairing, rebuilding, extending and maintaining such water works or filtration plants, or for the payment of any indebtedness incurred by the village in purchasing, constructing, repairing, rebuilding, extending and maintaining such water works or filtration plants shall not exceed the amount of the estimate of expense provided for in section four of this chapter. Mr. Martin withdrew the second amendment and offered in lieu thereof the following: Amend the bill by adding a new section, to read as follows: Section 3. It shall be lawful for any village, subject to the provisions of this act, to borrow any sum of money, that will not make the total indebtedness of such village greater than ten per cent of the assessed value of the property in said village, as shown by the last preceding tax roll, to be used exclusively for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, repairing, rebuilding, extending and maintaining water works, or filtration plants as provided in the two preceding sections, and for the payment of any indebtedness incurred by the village in purchasing, constructing, repairing, rebuilding, extending and maintaining water works or filtration plants. The council shall have the power to fix the time and place of the payment of the principal and interest of the debt contracted under the provisions of this chapter and to issue serial bonds of the village therefor, but the rate of such interest shall not exceed six per cent per annum. Such bonds shall not be sold for less than their par value: Provided, That the total amount expended for the purchasing, constructing, repairing, rebuilding, extending and maintaining such water works or filtration plants, or for the pay ment of any indebtedness incurred by the village in purchasing, constructing, repairing, rebuilding, extending and maintaining such water works or filtration plants shall not exceed the amount of the estimate of expense provided for in section four of this chapter. The amendments were seconded, a majority of the Senators present voting therefor. The amendments were then considered and agreed to, a majority of all the Senator-elect voting therefor. Under rule 37, the bill was laid over for one day. The following entitled bill was announced: Senate bill 113 (file No. 76), entitled A bill to amend sections 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 20, 23, 24 and 29 of Act No. 50 of the Public Acts of 1887, as amended, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation and regulation of certain corporations generally known as building and loan associations," same being sections 9996, 9999, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005, 10012, 10014, 10017, 10018 and 10023 of the Compiled Laws of 1915. The bill having been read a third time and 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. The following entitled bill was read a third time: Senate bill No. 10 (file No. 181), entitled A bill to amend section 11 of chapter 54 of Act No. 314 of the Public Acts of 1915, "The Judicature Act of 1915," being section 13855 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 question being on agreeing to the title, Mr. Bernie L. Case moved that the title be amended so as to read as follows: A bill to provide for the payment to the survivor of husband and wife, of notes and other obligations secured by a mortgage given as part of the purchase price of lands held as a tenancy by the entirety, and the vesting of the title of the mortgage in the survivor. The motion prevailed. The Senate agreed to the title of the bill as thus amended. The following entitled bill was read a third time: Senate bill No. 79 (file No. 185), entitled A bill to fix standard grades for potatoes, to regulate the packing and sale thereof, to provide for inspection, and to provide penalties for violation. 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. The following entitled bill was read a third time: Senate bill No. 120 (file No. 193), entitled A bill to amend section 18 of Act No. 188 of the Public Acts of 1899, entitled "An act to provide for the taxation of inheritances, transfers of property by will, transfer of property by the intestate laws of this State, or transfers of property by deed, grant, bargain, sale or gift, made in contemplation of the death of the grantor, vendor or donor, or intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment at or after such death," being section 14541 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. The following entitled bill was read a third time: Senate bill No. 180 (file No. 171), entitled A bill to amend section 2 of Act No. 156 of the Public Acts of 1851, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the boards or supervisors of the several counties and to confer upon them certain local administrative and legislative powers," which would follow section 2265 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. The following entitled bill was read a third time: Senate bill No. 26 (file No. 27), entitled A bill to amend section 31 of chapter 18 of Act No. 314 of the Public Acts of 1915, "The Judicature Act of 1915," being section 12603 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. The following entitled bill was read a third time: Senate bill No. 165 (file No. 146), entitled A bill to provide for the establishment of commercial forest reserves and for the administration and taxation of the same. The question being on the passage of the bill, the roll was called and the Senators voted as follows: |