Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1899-02-18
IN THE IDAHO LEGISLATURES.
nun lntfodncea and Passed Since OuI
Last Issue.
NEW HOUSE BILLS.

NEW HOUSE BILLS.
The following bills we're introduced
In the house Saturday:
BY Conant--For the appointment Of
IN oil inspector.
BY Kingsley-ror the appointment
Of state horticultural inspector.
BY McBee-Authorizing divorces to
be granted in cases OF insanity.
BY Johnesse-Requ;ring that agree
ments with prospectors be in writing.
BY committee on state affairs-Regu-
lating insurance companies, and fixing
license.
BY public lands committee-Author-
izing state land board to except deed
from the mortgagor OF lands held by
the state as security for school money
loaned.
By Dilatush-To provide for the max
ing Of surveys and examinations by the
state engineer for the reclamation Of
the arid lands Of the state.
BY Peterson-Providing for regis
tration of births aud deaths; requiring
midwives as we'll as physicians to make
reports.
BY Kingsley-Providing for local
option liquor law.
BY committee on ways and means
Repeating section 1879 Of the revised
statutes, which fixes the compensation
of certain county officers in respect to
the collection Of taxes.
In the House Monday, Reynolds bill
requiring railroad companies to build
depots was, under suspension, passed
beyond second reading.
After the prohibition amendment had
been read the second time, Kingsley
moved that it be indefinitely postponed.
Madden, the author of the amendment,
said he had no desire to precipitate a
fight on the floor at this time, and with
drew the measure, which practically
means its death.
Bills were passed as follows in the
Senate Monday:
Senate bill No. As, by Ainslie, grant
ing to railroads the right of way
through state and school lands; Senate
bill No. 25, by Wright, regulating the
practice of medicine and surgery, and
providing for the organization of a
medical board; Senate bill No. AZ, by
Hooper, making it unlawful for any In
dian connected with and United States
Indian agency to have in his possession,
or to bear firearms during the closed
game season; Senate bill No. so, By
Stacey, providing for deputy clerk o.
the supreme court at lewiston; Senate
bill No. 38, by Cooling, to suppress
contagious and infectious diseases o.
sheep, to create the Office of state sheer
inspector, and Of deputy state sheeI
inspectors; Senate bill No. 10, by Hays
prohibiting justices OF the peace ant
probate judges from issuing warrant.
unless in extreme cases without re
ceiving authority OF the county attor.
ney; Senate bill No. Is, by Ainslie, au.
thorizing surety companies to give off
cial bonds; Senate bill No. 40, by Aims
lie, providing for the consolidation O
incorporated cities, towns and villages
House bill No. 22I, by Hanlon, fixing
attorneys fees in suits for wages
House bill No. 23S, by Johnessee, pro
hibiting the adulteration OF candle:
and confectionery; House joint reso
luton No. 9, by Moody, for the imme
diate construction OF the Nicaragua
canal.
The Senate Judiciary committee ha
reported the code commission bill, wit
amendments. The governor is to presen
five names to the Senate for confirms
ton as members Of the commission
The chairman is to receive %, 500 an
each Of the others $1,000.
The House passed the high-liquor Il
cense Sunday-closing bill. 1t make
the license $500 a year in cities an
towns, payable in advance. Saloon
are to close at 10 a. m. and on Sunday,
The bill was passed to compel Count
Treasurer to settle with the Stat
Treasurer more promptly.
The fish and game bill was ais
passed after somewhat interestin
debate. 1t provides for the appoin
ment OF q state game warden with
deputy in each county.
The resolution for the governor [
appoint five commissioners to the Par
exposition, to serve without pay, WI
passed.
Among the new bills introduced wer
the following:
BY Wright and Church-A stat
banking law.
BY Churchill remove the Stat
Normal school from Albion to Pocatell
BY MISUNDERSTANDING fees to b
charged by county officers.