Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-26
ASSEMBLY.

SACRAMENTO, February 25 1881
| The Assembly met at II o'clock A. NJ, Speaker
| Parks in the chair. Roll call Quorum present.
| Prayer by the Chaplain. Reading and approval of
! the journal.
The Committee on Commerce and Navigation re-
turned petition from citizens OF Humboldt county
| relative to the boom on Mad river.
The judiciary Committee reported back s. B. $50,
| relative to Deputy Clerk Of the Supreme Court
recommending that it do pass A B. 4S7, to amend
the Code OF Civil Procedure, relative to limitations
recon nending that it do not pass; a. B. 494 rela-
tive to the killing of domesuc animals, recommend
! ing that it do not pass A b. 493, to amend Sec
/ tion S82 of the Code OF Civil Procedure, without
| recommended N.
An error having been discovered by Mr. Cunning
ham in the record OF the vote by which A B. 90
(by Mr.. Young) for the creation OF State det ctive
force, taken from the file out OF order and con-
| sidered, the attention of the House directed
Thereto, and alter examination Of the record and
a short debate on the proper parliamentary mode Of
procedure, the bill ordered 10 be returned to its
original position the file, since the proceedings
yesterday relating to it incorrect and irregular
The Committee on State Hospitals reported hack
| A. Bs 48S, 22s and 317 without recommendation
The San Francisco delegation returned two pc
ttious, relative to the improvement of streets and
the construction of sewers in San Francisco
The Judge Hatch Investigating Committee re-
ported two resolutions for the payment OF S4s7 for
| expenses incurred by the committee in its trip to
Colusa, which were read and adopted
Bills on the third reading file next consid-
cred
B. Political
Code, relating fees for services rendered in the
office Of the Secretary of State, unanimously
pass d.
Mr.. WHIrrLE moved to reconsider the vote by
which A. B. 1852 (Hartson's election bD was passed.
he desiring to offer technical amendment.
Mr. McDoSALD moved to indefinitely postpone the
mo ion Car1ied-ayes 46 noes %.
The reading OF bills was resumed.
A B. 2l2, to amend the Code of Civil Procedure
by adding section thereto relating to actions
against the State, was read and debatee
Messrs. McMURRAY, MCCLURE BAKER of Yolo
and PLATT advocated the bill, holding that it
Of equitable character and in accord with the
| requirements of the Constitution, while Messrs
EDWARDS REYNOLDS, KELLOGG. JACKSON and YoUNG
spoke adversely to it, contending that it was mis-
chievous in its nature, and would entail deal of
extra expense upon the State by the employment of
special counsel, etc
Pending discussion, recess was taken
Afternoon Session.
EeassembIed st 2P NJ
The special order for the hour S. B. 272 to enable
the Board of Supervisors, Town Council Board of
Aldermen or other legislative body of any city and
county, city or town. to obtain data and information
from any corporation, company person supplying
water to such city aud county, city town, requir-
ing such Boards, Town Council or other legislative
body to perform the duties prescribed by Section
of Article XIV of the Constitution, and prescribing
penalties for the non-perfOrmance OF such duties,
was read.
Mr. FELTON, said the bill, if passed, would operate
well in San Francisco, but in the country, where
tnere were small water
be experienced, and in such the provisions OF
| the bill would, in his opinion, be unjust.
TIE bill was then ordered u third reading, and
| on motion OF Mr.. MCCLURE, was made the special
| order for next Tuesday, at O'Clock ?. NJ.
Mr. DA6GgTT, by consent, offered resolution
qsirng the clerk to transmit all bills and resolu-
tions to the Senate Immediately after final action
thereon except notice be given for reconsideration
| Adopted.
The judiciary Committee, by consent, reported
back a. B. AIS to amend the Political Code by ad-
| ding two new sections relating to revenue, with
amendments, recommending that it do pass as
amended
Mr. wHIpp1E explained that the bill related es-
psciay to the assessment OF railroads by the State
Board of EquaiZ tton, and moved for a suspension
OF the rules and the immediate consideration of the
| bill.
| The motion was carried-ayes 55, noes u.
! Mr. WHIPrLE then moved 10 declare the bill case
OF urgency. 10 be read the first and second time and
| ordered to cuorOSSTneut.
Mr. KELLOGG said that he believed the bill to be
in the interest OF corporations and unconstitutional
| Hence he hoped the motion would be defeated,
MIR. BAKER of Yoo replied that the bill vas con-
stitutonal in his Judgment
Mr. MCCLURE could see no reason for declaring
the bill OF urgency, but willing to see it
! put the file for tomorrow.
Mr. WHIPPLE then withdrew his motion, and the
bill, at the suggestion OF Dir. CANRON, made the
| special order for o'clock tomorrow.
The consideration Of A, b 2l2 was next resumed.
| Mr. HALE spoke in opposition to the bill.
| The special order for the hour, A. Il. 90,
| to establish State detective force, and for
the better enforcement of the laws, was then
considered
! Mr. BURNS moved for the indefinite postponement
of the BILL but subsequently withdrew it at the sug
gestion Of the Speaker, who ruled that the bill
| properly before the House for first reading
MIR GRIFFITH argued that the ruling OF the Chair
was erroneous, and that the bill belonged in its
| original position on the file and not really the
! special order for the hour.
! Mr.. DEL VALE contended for the correctness OF
| the Speakers decision.
! Mr.. MCCLURE held a contrary opinion, and agreed
with the conclusions advanced by Mr. Griffith.
Mr. You've sought to controvert the ar uments Of
Mr. Griffith.
Mr. REYNOLDS sustained the ruling of the Speaker.
The vote then taken MIR tirtiths appeal,
and the decision of the Chair sustaiped-ayes 80
noes 81.
"Shall the bill be read the first time p was de-
the bill, and Mr. HALE talked for it, after which the
| a vote Of q ives to 50 noes.
Mir GRil al moved to take Z recess until half
| past o'ci ci. Lost.
| Mr.. DAG TT moved to reconsider the vote by
which a. 3, 81 relative to indian war bonds, was
! lost
| The Chair said this could properly be DONE be-
cause the bill being lost by less than the c0nst'u
tional majority, the majority vote in this be-
| came the minority.
The motion to reconsider carried, and the bill
| was finally passed-ayes 43, noes -.
| Mr.. FELTON, moved to adjourn. Carried ayes 80,
noes 35.
At o'clock the Assembly adjourned.