Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-13
PROSPECTIVE LAWS.
The California Legislators at
Work.
Many Bills introduced in the
Assembly.
Chairmen of Committees Announced
in House and Senate.
Lieutenant Governor Reddick Takes His
Seat-Governor Markham Makes
Some Appointments.
Associated Press Dispat atches.

were introduced as follows:
|. BY Bruner-To provide for an appro.
priation for worlds fair exhibit.
BY Shanahan-Providing for the re-
assessment of property where the former
one has been declared invalid; an act
providing for the repeal of the sections
Of the constitution which relate to rail-
road commissioners an act declaring
the klamath river navigable.
BY Dibble-An act to divide the state
in congressional districts; an act to
amend the sections OF the political
code relating to elections; an act
to add section to the penal code, max
ing it penal offense to advertise for
divorce business.
BY Young-To provide for an addi-
tional penalty for certain offenses; an
act to amend the act relative to the sale
of opium.
By Mordecai-To amend the political
code relating to the state printer.
By Mathews-An appropriation for
additional expenses of the attorney-gen-
eral.
Py Coffey-To amend the code relating
to pilots and pilot regulations.
BY Marion-An act to provide for the
improvement of the reform school for
juvenile offenders, and make appropria-
tions for same.
BY Wentworth-1o amend the sec
tions of the civil code relating to mar
riage; an actfixing the channels of rivers
and for returning them, when changed,
into their true channels.
BY Clark-To prohibit the employ
ment of any person other than citizens
OF the United -tates to perform any
labor for the state of California.
BY Phillips-To amend the section OF
the penal code relating to the assess
ment of railroads operated in more than
one county.
BY Harioe-To establish a uniform
system of county and township goyern-
Ry, ,Ames--TO provide buildings and
| improvements at the deaf, dumb and
blind asylum.
BY Matlock-To incorporate the town
OF Red Bluff.
BY Lacey-To establish code of civil
procedure appeals; also, to amend the
act to establish political code relating
to county treasurers. .sr5,
By Wentworth-To amend the section
of the political code relating to the ju-
risdiction and powersof boards of super
visors on their respective committees.
BY Hawley-To amend the section of
the civil code in reference to setting a
day for hearing petitions for letters of
administration.
Secretary Higgins presented a message
from the governor, the reading of which
was deferred.
The speaker then announced the COM
s,,skk EN11 = IL -
Observation-Disclosures and forestry.
Brusie-Apportionment and election
laws.
Daly-Attaches and employees.
Steltz-Chinese immigration and emf
grafton, and labor and capital.
Ames-Claims.
Lowe-Corporations.
Barnett, of Sonoma-Counties and
county boundaries.
Brown--County and township govern
ment.
Smith, of Butte-Vine culture, viii
culture and horticulture.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Barnett, of San Francisco Elections
and privileges.
Windrow-Engrossment.
Observation-Disclosures.
Lynch-Fish and game.
Observation-Disclosures.
Bruner-Judiciary ~
Mileage.
Johnson-Military affairs.
Hail--Mines and mining.
Wentworth-Municip corporations.
Hersey-Public buildings and grounds.
Clark-Swamp and overflowed and
public lands.
rvs11-D,h1s ,,ora1c
Jones-Public printing.
Matloek-Roads and highways.
Culver-Rules and regulations.
Carter-State library.
Marion-State charitable and reforma-
tory institutions.
Estey-Prisons.
Dibble-Ways, means and appropria-
tions.
The message from the governor proved
to be an announcement that M. r.. Hig-
gins had been appointed private secre-
tary, and all communication were to be
sent through him.
A recess to 2 80 p. m. was taken.
The caucus for the consideration of
the female clerk question was deferred
until tomorrow.
At 2 80 the assembly reconvened, and
puoudHldu llCEOQuCcQ lcdOluClOu Call-
ing upon the governor for detailed
statement Of the expense of the Water
man prison investigation. Adopted.
Clark introduced bill providing for
the appointment Of committee of five
to investigate the various commissions
and report within thirty days. The bill
was referred to the rules and regula-
tions committee.
At O'Clock the assembly adjourned
until tomorrow.
THE SENATE.
The senate convened at 2 o'clock.
Senator Frazer introduced Lieutenant
Governor Reddick, who assumed the
position Of presiding officer. He read
quite q lengthy address, outlining the
character Of his administration.
A number Of committees were ap-
pointed. Following are the chairmen:
Agriculture and Horticulture and Wit
iculture Frazer.
Corporations Carpenter.