The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-02-11
PROCEEDINGS OF
The LEGISLATURE

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il Boise, Feb. Senator Macbetl
this morning submitted his charge
against the capitol building commits
sion. The main issue made BY Mac
beth Ia that deceit was practiced g.
the time the Legislature In 1906 wa,
i induced to fix the state capitol q,
Boise, and make an appropriation fol-
i the new building Macbeth SAYS that
| the legislature was Induced to take
such action on representations that the
building would not cost to exceed
$500. 900, which amount could De OBJ
tanned from the sale Of lands in the
public buildings grant.
| lie points out that $500, 900 has al
ready been expended; that $500. 900
more 10 asked to complete the central
portion, not including the cost OF the
dome, and that IT is estimated that
fu1ly 81 900, 900 more will ba required
to build the two wings.
The bill to do away with the party
emblem on the ballot came 10 vote in
the senate, resulting In astie. Lieu
tenant Governor Sweetser asked for
time In which to investigate the merits
Of the measure.
There was considerable discussion In
the house over the bill compelling
county assessors to have published the
names OF those assessed, character and
location Of property, and values placed
on the same, and mail COPY OF the
publication to each taxpayer In the
country, prior To the time when taxes
are payable. The bill was passed.
Ia the senate the bill providing for
municipal control Of public utilities
was referred back to the judiciary
committee, after lengthy discussion.
The managers Of various local public
utilities corporations, on invitation.
addressed the senate In opposition to
the measure.
Boise, Feb. 4.Senator Freehafer,
OF Washington county, has introduced
IN the senQte joint resolution relating
to the initiative and referendum. The
resolution provides that an amendment
shall be submitted to the electors of
the state of Idaho for their rejection
or approval, amending section one 81
article three of the state constitution.
80 as to provide that the people shall
have power to propose laws and amend |
ments 10 the constitution, and to enact
on reject the same at the polls indepen-
dent Of the legislature or any munich
pal council or board Of trustees; and
also to reserve power at their own op-
ton to approve or reject at the polls
any legislation, and providing that no
executive officer shall veto an act an
proved by the people under the provi- |
SONS OF this resolution, and making
the amendment self-operating.
Freehafer also introduced Joint |
resolution providing for the amend |
ment of article six of the constitution
by the addition of section permitting
the recall Of any elected officer upon d !
vote of the citizens Of the /
political division responsible for the
recalled officers election.
Idaho will cease to be a divorce |
Mecca IL bin introduced in the legis-
|ature becomes q law. The bin ex-
tends the period of residence required. |
from six months to l8 months. Since
The revision of South Dakota's divorce
laws, Idaho has been considered The
easiest state In the Union in which to
procure a divorce, and there has been a
Dig influx of divorce seekers.
A strict anti-gambling bin was in
reduced In the house today. It's pro
'isions include prohibition of all games
y chance for wagers of any kind and