Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-24

LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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the joint resolution calling for the in.
vestigation of the university, ended
at the morning session OF the assem-
bly, when the engrossment committee
certified the corrocet engrossment of
the resolution. 1t was seen that the
resolution could now go to the senate.
The personnel OF the committee will
not be determined until the resolution
passes both houses. says Carson Ap-l
peal. The committee on university |
announced in the assembly Monday
was the standing committee on uni |
versity.
The unanimous passage OF the semi. /
monthly pay law was regarded as a |
good sign for harmony and business |
like procedure. There was practical. |
ly no debate. Kaeding OF Lander sug- |
gested the elimination Of a clause |
making demand for wages requisite
before the time in which to pay began
to run. but the demand was left in for
the reason that II was thought best
to give the employer a definite notice
before he should be excused of violat.
ing the law.
The legislators in both branches
disclaimed any intention TO bring up
sensational business in the afternoon
although 1t is understood some new
bills are ready for introduction.
The action on the prohibition initia-
tive measure promises to be negative
that Is, no action will be taken on il
and it Will go on the ballot. Nc an.
nouncement Of an alternative measure
to go on the ballot with the prohibit
ton act has as yet been made. Posi-
tive legislation on the subject apart
from the referendum is expected in
the way OF regulatory enactments.
1t is rumored in legislative circles
today that the Introduction of a bill
to continue the existence of the Ne.
vada Tax commission is expected
soon.
The commission will expire by limi.
tation of law next month unless il is
revived by appropriate legislation.
Opponents OF the commission feel
under no need to take action and the
friends of the commission must take
the initiative.
Assembiy-Tuesday Jan. 20
Convened at II o'clock Prayer by
Rev. L. B. Thomas.
The committee on engrossment GER
| tifinH tho duo ann -
and Concurrent Resolution No. /,
concerning the investigation of the
university.
Committee on labor reported the
semi'monthly pay law favorably.
Gallagher of White Pine presented
a resolution TO have 1000 copies Of
documents and bills printed an in
crease of $50 over the previous mum
Der. Resolution carried.
The semi-monthly pay law came III
on final reading. An amendment by
Kaeding of Lander string out the
provision for demand for wages as a
prerequisite for liability of employers
was lost. The bill was passed by
unanimous vote.
Recess to 2 p. III.
Senate-Tuesday, Jan. %
Convened at IL o'clock. Prayer by
Rev Father Garland
Lander county delegation ed
favorably on bill to grant franchise
for railway in Lander county.
An invitation was received TO al.
tend the twelfth convention of the
International Fire Underwriters con
gress.
Senate Bill No. was introduced by
the Judiciary committee, amending
section $50 Civil Procedure act relat
Ing to actions to quiet title. II re-
quired personal notice OF suits affect
ing flaws Of record In the preceding
ten years.
Recess to o'clock.
Acknowledgement
Conened at 2 p. NJ. all members
present. No business. Adjourned L
ii a. III. tomorrow morning.
senate-Afternoon
Convened a. 2 p. m.
The following bills were introduced
Senate Bill No. s. Hussman-
Amending the statutes OF exemption
by also exempting the earnings @
Judgment debtors. Referred 10 Jud
ciary committee.
| Senate Bill No. .. Elliott-For re
lief OF Carson Valley bank. whlc
honored state claims amounting 4
$1,000 for raising a military force pu,
suant to call Of the president afte
the Columbus raid Referred to Jud
ciary committee.
II The Ways and Means committe
proposed resolution requiring al
taches to appear for duty thirty mir
utes before each session and to r.
main on duty until 4 O'Clock eacl
day. Adopted.
II Adjourned to IL a. m. tomorrow.
II Got Quick Action
Senate Bill No. t. an emergenc,
measure passed BY the legislature