Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-02-11
ASSEM- BLY,.

SACRAMENTO, February 10, 1851.
The Assembly met at II NJ, Speaker Parks in
the chair. Roll call Quorum present. Prayer by
the Chaplain. Reading and approval of the journal.
The Speaker, referring to the scene of confusion
and disorder which characterized the forenoon ses
sion of yesterday, defined the privileges OF visitors
saying that while Senators, State officers, etc.
allowed seats on the foor they could not be per-
mitted to prompt members in topics of legislation,
hold converse otherwise interfere, and thus inter
lupt and delay business. Such proceedings lowered
the dignity Of the House and if repeated would
have to be taken cogniZance of by the Speaker. He
hoped that members would aid him in maintaining
proper order and decorum.
The Committee on Irrigation reported back S. B.
27, to repeal an Act to promote drainage, recon-
mending that it do pass and also advising the House
to take immediate action
The Committee on Agriculture reported back A
B. 1876, to amend the Pot cal Code by adding a new
section relative to assessments and taxation
mending that it do pass as amended A. B. 49, to
define and establish lawful fences, recommending
that it do pass as amended.
The Committee Attaches and Contingent Ex-
peHses reported back resolution equalizng the pay
of porters recommending that il do not pass. Also,
a resolution providing for the payment Of witnesses
before the Water Rights and Drainage Committee,
recommending its adoption. Also, a resolution rel
atve to the claim OF the shorthand reporter, without
recommendation.
The Committee ON Enrolment reported the cor
rect enrolment of A. B. 80.
The Committee on Engrossment reported the cor
tute)
The Judiciary Committee reported back A. Bs
235 and $780, relative to amendments to the Consti-
tuition of the State, recommending that the amend
ments be proposed in accordance with form sub
mitted.
The Committee on Mill airy Affairs reported back
A. B. 2S2, to amend Section 1904 of the Political
Cooe, relative to allowances to the National Guard
recommending that it do not pass.
The Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds
reported back A. b. 410, for the improvement of
tie grounds of the Napa Insane Asylum, recon-
mending that it do not pass.
The San Francisco delegation reported back A. B.
2S6 to authorize cities and counties of the first class
to construct and maintain water works and to pro-
tect the sanitary condition of such cities, recon-
mendiDg that it do pass as amended.
The following bills were introduced and referred
By Mr. MAY-To amend Section 1860 Of the Po-
litical Code, relating to licenses. Ways and Means
By Mr.. BAKER of Yolo-To facilitate the equaliza-
tion of assessments in reclamation districts Swamp
and Overfowed Lands.
By Mr.. CRANK-To define and enlarge certain du-
ties and powers of the Board of State Viticultural
Commissioners.
Mr.. CRANK moved to suspend the rules and put
the bill on fite.
The roll called and the motion was carried
ayes "a, noes 16.
message was received from the Governor an.
neuncing bis approvalof A. B. 75, introduced by Mr.
Mcclure q An Act to authorize the several coun.
ties, cities and counties, and towns Of this State
and the officers and Boards Of officers thereof to
celNe property ny Siit, DequesV ana deNiSe ana 10
hold, manage and dispose of such property, and the
income and increase thereof" :"
The above is the first Assembly bill which has be.
come law during the present session.
Bills on the third reading file were next consid.
cred:
S. B. 134, to provide for the improvement OF Nor
NAL School Square, in the city OF San Jose appro-
priating SIS COOL read
Mr.. FELTON, moved to amend by making one hall
the appropriation to be applied to the furnishing Of
the building.
After debate, Mr.. ARIcR moved to amend the
amendment by substituting $4,000 in lieu of s25.
0oo Lost. The amendment was also lost ayes 81
n0es AZ.
Recess