Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31
passed both houses

Juneau.
 ?. The constitution of the United States, and all laws thereof which are not locally inapplicable, shall have the same effect and force in the territory as elsewhere in the United States; the laws establishing the executive and jU- dicial departments in Alaska shall con- tinue in force until repealed by Con- gresS; all laws at present in force In Alaska shall continue in force until re- pealed or amended by Congress or the territorial legislature: Provided, that the authority granted shall not apply to the customs, internal revenue. postal or other general laws of the United States, or to the federal fish and game laws applicable to Alaska. Nor can the legislature pass laws abriding the powers of judges or officers of the dis trct court.
 3. The legislature shall consist of senate of eight (two senators from each division) and a house of representa- tives of l6 members -four from each di- vision), each of whom must have d voters qualifications, and shall have been a resident of the division from which he is elected for at least two years prior to the date of his election.
 The term of office for the senators Iol Io l,,lt f. thD tipSt election they shall draw lots and divide the members into two classes, so that one member shall retire at the end of two years ard so have biennial cleo tion for one half the total number of senators.
 The term of office of each represent ative shall be two years.
 The persons receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected, and in case of equality of votes, the gov ernor shall order new election.
 The members shall be paid Sl5 for each days attendance while the assem- bly is in session, and mileage going apS; returning at l5 cents mile.
 i. The elections shall be held on tic first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1912, and every two years thereafter; and the elections shall be carried on under the same regulations as those which govern the election of delegate.
 ,. The legislature shall convene al the capitol at Juneau on the first Mon day in March, 1913, and on the first Monday in March every two years thereafter, and shall sit for not more than 50 days, unless again convened in extraordinary session by the governor, when the legislature may meet for not more than l5 days.
 6. When the legislature assemblies, each body shall elect a presiding off cer, and subordinate officers as pro- vded by statute.
 '. The legislative power shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation not inconsistent with federal authority; but no law shall be passed interfering with the primary disposal of the soil: no tax shall be imposed upon the prop erty of the United States. The legis- lature may not tax the property of non residents higher than that of residents; nor shall it grant special privileges to corporations. It may allow persons to associate themselves together for busi- ness purposes, or for the construction of railroads, etc. No divorce shall be granted by the legislatures; nor shall the courts grant divorces unless the ap- plicants have resided in the territory for at least two years. No lotteries may be allowed, nor shall the legisla- ture or any municipality interfere with the acts of congress to suppress gam bling.
 Regarding debts and indebtedness the territory must not create bonded indebtedness or assume debts in excess of it's actual annual income; nor may municipalities make preferred credit ors, but must pay all debts in the order of creation. Assessments must be according to the actual value of the property assessed. The tax for terri torial purposes may not exceed 1 per cent. per annum, and no municipa taxes may be raised in excess of ? per cent. per annum.
 8. A majority of each house shall constitute a quorum, and the senate or house can compel the attendance of ab- sent members.
 o. No member of the legislature can be appointed to any office which has been created, or the salary increased, while he has been member; and no person holding a position under the United States may become member of either house, or accept any office under the government of the territory.
 TO- All acts passed by the legislature shall be submitted to the governor, who may approve and sign, or reject, as he sees fit. If the governor vetoeS