Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-01-31
TWEnIY-E|GHTH..
LEGISLATIVE SESSION

that came before the two bodies. In
the assembly the special order that
was scheduled for 2 o'clock. the reso-
luton. No. 9, which pertained to the
] employment of extra help, was on
motion, put over till Thursday aft
emoon, when 1t again becomes spe-
cial order says Carson Appeal.
A. b. No. IL. changing the punish
ment OF those who beat" hotel bills.
from misdemeanor to felony. was up
for consideration and was being dis
cussed at the hour of going to press,
with the prospect OF passing.
| The senate held brief afternoon
session and had quite a wrangle over
resolution TO abolish the order of
lew days whereby the senate was
empowered to employ and did en-
ploy A. L. Haight as bill drafter.
Nothing came Of the resolution, how
ever, for when the resolution came I'D
Tor vote, 1t was defeated by tie of
6 10 6, five senators falling to record
their vote.
AssembIy-Jan. 80, A. M.
Assembly called at II a. m, Speaker
Luce in the chair.
Prayer by Rev. McCreery.
Journal OF previous session, on mo-
ton of Fulmer, was dispensed with
and the clerk was instructed to make
the necessary corrections.
A. Is. Nos. 1. 10. Is, 81, % and "a
were reported engrossed.
Fulmer moved that in accordance
with previous notice, reconsideration
OF i. b. No. "a, the university meas
ure. be taken up. In explanation. Mr..
Fulner stated he believed the bill as
passed. yesterday should be amended.
Hardy and Kaeding also spoke on
| the question. a vote was then taken
and the vote reconsidered. The bill
was then re-referreG
| Resolution No. 10, by Alderman:
That the selection of all attorneys
or other assistants for joint or spe-
cial committees and all joint stand.
Ing committees be approved only by
joint resolution or concurrence OF as
sembly ard senate. The resolution,
as stated by Mr. Alderman was aimed
directly at the recent appointment by
the senate OF a. l.. Haight as bill
drafter" N salary of SIS per day.
exclusive of expenses. Renfro, Kaed.
I ing and others spoke on the subject,
EIIG fli fNNNF Ia
man. 4 motion to adopt the resolu-
ton brought out the amendment to
refer the matter TO an investigating
committee, but the amendment was
lost, and on vote the resolution adopt
ed.
a. b. No. 80, by Fulmer. White Pine
county. TO amend the sheep act. Re
! terrcd to committee on public lands
This bill would prevent the pasturing
of sheep within a mile of communi-
ties.
a. b. No. 81, by Evans-To amend
the act of widowed mothers and chill
dren and increasing present allow.
ance. Referred 10 committee on
labor.
A. II. No. 80. by Renfro-Fixing
salaries OF justices of the peace in
Chuchill county. Referred TO the
Churchill county delegation.
Reading Of Bills
S. B. No. %, relative TO fee OF of
Ulcers Of Churchill county and re-
70 rrn5 IN rhuch;lI on,,,,, lola,o.is..
passed.
judiciary committee recommended
the passage of A. d. No. IL.
a. B. No. 80, by White, to amend
and regulate the present railroad
commission act in certain particulars
by permitting officials and members
OF certain organizations the priv.
lege of riding on train at the same
rates now allowed the clergy.
House adjourned to 2 p. m.
Senate, Jan. 80
Called at II O'Clock, President Sulli.
van in the chair
Roll call. Absent, Elliott.
Prayer by Rev. Hornaday.
judiciary committee reported favor.
ably on s. u. Nos. Z, 10 and II, and
unfavorably on s. d. No. 8.
New Bills
S. u. No. 10, by Buol-Amending
act TO redistrict state OF Nevada and
fixing salaries OF district judges and
not allowing travelling expenses in
excess of $1,000 year. Referred to
ways and means committee.
S. Il. No. 10, by Buol--Repeallng
All act authorizing secretary of state
10 employ stcnographer. Referred
to ways and means committee.
After the reading OF several as.
sembly bills the senate adjourned to
2 p. m.