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The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. I33.

Approved February 23, 1917.
 Act provides for Game and Fish Commission and for protection of game, fish and fur-bearing animals of the state and to regulate killing and talk ing of same.
 Act authorizes Governor to appoint commission of five members for a term If four years Commissioners to serve without pay, but allowed actual trav- cling expenses. They are permitted to ride upon free passes of the railroads. Act provides that the commission shall superintend and enforce all laws reg ulating the protection of fish, game and fur bearing animals and other wild life in thrs state, and shall adopt ways ana means to conserve and propagate same and rey expenses out Of any surplus in hands of State Treasurer after pay ment of salaries and other necessary expenses. Shall also regulate shipment of game from the state for propaga- ton purposes. The commission shall appoint a secretary and delegate to him such duties as they think necessary. The secretary shall issue or cause to he issued all licenses with reference 70 fish and game in the state, and shall keep complete records of the acts of the commission and report to the Gov ernor annually. The commission may delegate to the circuit clerks of the state the authority to issue licenses provided for in this Act upon blanks furnished by the commission. The commission may appoint such game wardens as they think necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act Act regulates all license fees to he charged both residents and non-resi- dents granting privileges to hunt and ash under this law; also prescribes fines and punishment for violation Of this law. Act creates Game and Fish Fund All sums received from licenses, fines. etc., are to be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Game ans Fish Fund. out of which fund the ex- psnses of the Game and Fish Commis- sion are to be paid
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 1I2

Approved February 90 ,1s1T.
 An Act to establish Text Book Com mission and provide for uniform sys- tenn of text books in common schools Act creates State Text Book Commis- sion consisting of the Governor. Super intendent of Public Instruction. one lawyer, one business man and five teachers of recognized ability. The duty of said commission is to select and adopt a uniform series of books in all public grade schools of the state. Said commission is authorized to advertise for and receive bids and select such books as will in their discretion accom- plish the purposes of this Act. Coun- ties now under uniformity required to terminate present text book contracts to come under State Uniformity series and shall be entitled to exchange prices under this Act. One Text Book Depository shall be established in each county for sale and distribution of said books. Act provides that the retail or contract price of every book sold shall be printed on the back or inside cover thereof, together with the exchange price between old and new books of the same grade. Provides also that any school district in the state may vote for free text books at any annual school election. and if carried. the School Board shall purchase the adopt ed books of the contractor at whole- sale price and furnish said books free for the use of pupils, said books to re- main the property of the school dis trict. Provides for penalty and viola tion of any of the provisions of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 10.
Approved Februar,


 An Act for the erection, equipment and maintenance of a State General Hospital for the free medical and sur gieal treatment Of the poor. sick, in- iured and crippled of the state of Ar kansas
 Act creates a board consisting of five members, of which the Governor is chairman The board consists of the Governor. Attorney General and three other members, to be appointed hv the Governor to carry out the pro- visions of this Act. Act authorizes board to accept suitable site and erect buildings by donation. but if no suit rhie site is donated. the board is au- thorixed to purchase site for same. or. in it's discretion. to erect said build ing on property owned by the state in Pope's Addition to the city of Little Rock For the purpose of providing funds for this Act the board is author izcd 10 sell a portion of the above named property. All funds from the sale of such property to be paid Into the state treasury to credit of Ar kansas General Hospital Fund; 25 per cont of said fund to be set aside for School of the Feeble Minded. Act linn its appropriation to S20o.0o0. Upon co'npletfin of the building as prescrib- ed hv this Act. the management of hos pital to uass into the control of the Board of Trustees of the University Of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. ro5.
Annroxed Fehrnary 20.

Approved February 20. 1AII.
 An Act to provide that the State of Arkansas shall accept aid from the Federal Government for the construc- tion of rural post roads and appropriat- ing funds for same. Act creates an advisory board to the State High way Commission for period of 20 years. Authorizes a tax of S10 from every owner of motor vehicle which amount shal lbe paid quarterly into tho State Treasury to the credit of the Highway Improvement Fund Roads upon which State and Federal aid Is extended must be maintained out of tn e 3 mill road tax in the county where situated. Act appropriates s496.134.6 60 out of the State Highway Improvement Fund covering a period Of five years for the purpose of building roads in the state, in conformity to Act of Con- gross apportioning an equal amount to the state for the same purpose.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT No. 12S.
Annrnved Fehrnarv 23. 1917.

Approved February 23, IgIT.
 An Act to amend Section : of Act 1lS of the Acts of 1899 approved May (. 1899
 Act authorizes the State Debt Board te issue sufficient number of new bonds for the purpose of taking up the present bonds Of the permanent school fund and to increase the interest in said new bonds from 3 per cent to 5 per cent otherwise identical with said ex- isting bonds. Act also provides tax of one-eighth of mill to create an in- terest sinking fund to pay annual in- terest on said bonds.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 11s.
Approved Februsry T 22. 1917.

Approved February 22. 1917.
 An Act to provide for maintenance Of University of Arkansas. State Normal four Agricultural schools. Medical De- partment and the Branch Normal School.
 Provides for levy and collection or q tax of four-ninths of one mill for the maintenance of the University or Ark- ansas, one-ninth of one mill for main tenance of the State Normal, one-ninth of one mill for maintenance of each or the four State Agricultural Schools, one-ninth of one mill for the Medical Department and Branch Normal on each dollar of taxable property both personal and real Each levy and col lection of tax under this bill to be paid into the treasury and kept in sepa- rate fund for the maintenance Of safd Institution, That the above special levy of one and one-ntnth mills 10 DC deducted from the general revenue
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Aor NO. 1az.
Approved March ,. HE.

Approved MArcn y. 1sl1.
 An Act to regulate the payment of county and city warrants
 Act provides that arter tho passage of this Act all outstanding county or city warrants shall be received by the Coun- ty Collector on payment of taxes for county general fund.
 Act also provides that warrants is- sued thereafter shall be numbered con- secutively and shall be paid in current money of the United States and in the order of their number and the date of their issue. Also provides for warrants that are not presented for payment within one year. Act authorizes county. city, and incorporated towns to fund their outstanding warrants not oftener than once per annum.
 This does not apply to the following counties: Baxter. Boone. Bradley. Cal houn, Clay. Clebourne, Columbia. Craig head Crittenden, Cross. Crawford. Dai- las. Desha Drew, Faulkner, Fulton. Car land. Greene. Grant, Hampstead. Hot Spring. Howard. Independence, Izard. Jefferson. Johnson, Lafayette. Lincoln' savier. Sharp, St. Francis, Stone To- noke, Madison, Marion, Miller, Missis- stppi. Monroe. Nevada. Ouachita. Pike Perry. Phillips, Pope. Prairie, Pulaski Saline Scott, Sebastian, Searcy. Wash. inston. Woodruff. Montgomery. Arkan- sas. Polk. Lee, Cleveland, Lawrence Randolph and Union.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
AcT NO. Be.
Aon-ax.a Ear.,,a ar i.

Approved February s, 1917.
 An Act to provide for the creation of commission for the removal or adult iliiteracy in Arkansas. to be known as the Arkansas flliteracy Com- mission. Act provides that the said commission shall be composed of State Superintendent of Public Instruction and eight other persons. both men and women. to be appointed by the Cover nor. Duty of said commission to col- lect data looking to more detailed knowledge and true conditions in re- gard to adult illiteracy In the state. Act makes no appropriation of any funds. Said commission to expend any funds which may come into it's hands from any other source. and shall reim- purse themselves out of such funds Dnly
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT H0. Ia6.
Approved Marc

Approved mdTCn D. AStfs
 An Act to provide that women may vote in all primary elections in Arkan- sas
 Provides that from and after the pass age of this Act. and subject to the pro visions of the laws of this state as to age, residence. citizenship, payment or poll taxes and otherwise regulating the manner and form of holding same, but specially exempt from every disQualh- cation direct or indirect on account of sex every woman in this state shah have the right to vote at any primary elections held under the laws of this state Provided that no woman shall he allowed to vote fin any primary election unless when requested by the judges she will make oath that she is of the same political faith Of the party hold Ing said primary election and that she win give her moral support to all the nominees of said political party.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Acr MO. lzs
Annrnred March 6. 1911.

ApprOVed MATCH bs I5If -, !. the first class.
 Act authorizes the City Council by tyyo-third vote of all the members elect ed thereto to authorize any person to carry on any trade or business within the corporate limits subject to certain provisions and further that said ordi- nance must be submitted to the quail fled electors for approval or disapprov- al within 30 days after its passage by the council.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
AcT No. Ioo.

Approved February 16. 1917
 An Act to borrow money to cover de- ficiences of the State General Revenue Fund; to issue interest bearing evil dences of indebtedness therefor; to levy a tax to create sinking fund to pay the interest and principal of such loan. Act authorizes the borrowing Of s750.- Oe0 to be paid within a period of 20 years.
 Act creates sinking fund of one- eighth of a mill for four years. and one-fifth of a mill thereafter to pay principal and interest. Also appropri- ates s50.000 for provisions of this Act, and discontinues one-eighth mill for State Capitol levy.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT No. 20-.

AppTOFtu AdAICn " lel7.
 An Act to promote efficiencv
 Arkansas National Guard and ~ VI ns form to the military laws of ina I" rS son' ed States. Shl'
 Act provides that no appo,n.
 shall be made of any stan offIcers less such appogntee shall have hssS hsa un vious military experience and tbss pie shall hold their appointment unt 'ds! s! tion. disability OF determined hv s,sna- eplla martial. Vacancies among such nt,l svall, to be filled by appniotment fros. sss ss officers of the militia of this s,! as Governor is authorized to make 1H @ regulations as to the appointmer,ss sue1 a the Guard and make such other ss n iations pertaining to the Guard as nss ssl of Congress for participation in ss' s's eral appropriations for Nauoss.,, Guards.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACr Mo. Ieo.
An,.~o,.aa Msrch iaiT

Approved March 6, l9lT.
 An Act to permit School Districts to issue bonds under proper safeguards and for other purposes.
 Act provides that the Board of Direc- tors of any special, rural special or con soiidated schools districts in the state shall have power to borrow money for the purpose of purchasing school site or sites, building, erecting, repair ing and equipping said building. or buildings The Indebtedness shall be secured by a mortgage on the building or buildings and site belonging to ths said school district. and said money de- rived herefrom shall not be used for any Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO, I54.
Approved March I, 1917.

An Act to fix tenure of state, dis frtct county and township officers.
 The term of all officers except mem- bers of the legislature and the Ave con- stitutionai offices shall begin January l succeeding their election.
 Act amends Section 7O42 of Kirby-s Digest. requiring the sheriff to make bond on or by the first Monday in January of each year. otherwise sffice vacant and Governor to appoint ccmps- tent person to all vacancy.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Acr NO. 12z.
Annroved Tebr,larv 28. 1e17.

ApproYed FebruarN z5, I5It
 An Act to amend Act No. 227 of the Acts of 1913 regarding lease of lands of minors and of Iunatics and persons of unsound mind for oil and gas pur- poses.
 Act 90 amended as to allow the guar dian or curator of such person to lease lands for said purposes upon ob- taining an order from the Probate Court o. the county In which the lands are sftuted
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. i4o.

NpprOVed WarcH T, M N
 Act authorizes the State Registrar to npnoirt registrar in each registrc- tion district, who shall keen a record of all births and deaths occurring with fin said district Provides that all mar riages within the state shall be refr- istered with the State Registrar of Vi- tai Statistics and Act also fives fees for the carrying ou tof this Act. which shall be paid into the state treasury and shprl he credited to the Vital Sta tistics Fund County Clerk is author ized to charge an additional fee on each marriage license. which shall he credited to the same fund in the state treasury.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 9zI.

Approved March IF, lSlI.
 An Act to amend Sections ',
 14. 17 and 26 of Act ST of the Acts 1915. ..
 Changes the term of office from icu, years to two years of the municlpss' munp.s judge. provided judges serving as ,.o' suea shall hold until the regular city ei.s ton in 1914 Tn the larger clues n.. divides the court into two dFis,pas- and provides for judge for each ois.. ion. Act provides that judges m 'ns smaller cities shall receive saiaIs sh M 1000. The qualifications as 70 lens. .s Of practice in the Circuit and suprelns Court for the first division Tn tne la.s ns, CT cities and fin the smaller clues sfe nS to apply until the city election or ,si, ; ,r Act provides that fees shall De pau '1 advance in civil proceedings ..-.
 Act authorizes city clerk 10 aPps'ass 'ps os deputies, subject to the confrmatlcsna sa ss v' the city council. Provides that nhu, ns.y forfeitures, etc. collected nnoeI ordinances in both civil and cIlm,nr, slnrn cases shall be reported separately l.ys a.Ss those under State laws Act amer. Section 17 so as to exclude ths .r,- penses of the city clerk and ms osp' ties from the second class accounsh
 Amends Section 26 as to the nun nnt of deputies and the salaries tnere0N
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT No. I3e.

Approved February 27. 1917.
 An Act to amend Act 113 of the Acts of banks. trust companies, and savings banks.
 Section 13 fig amended by providing that upon reorganization or consolida- ton shall be affected by a two-thirds vote of the stockholders of the respec- tive banks.
 Section 25 is amended by adding that any bank, state, or national making application to be designated as reserve agent, shall be subject to examination and to re-examination thereafter in the discretion of the commissioner, and shall pay the same fees provided in Section 4e of this Act
 Amends Section S9 by authorizing the comments or criticism of the com missioner relating to the condition of the bank to be placed by the officer of the bank receiving the same before the Board of Directors.
 Amends Section 4q by inserting, in lieu of the fifty cents on each q. .000 of it's capital stock. the one-hundredth of 1 per cent of the total assets of the bank. and provides that the maximum amount for examining any one bank shall not exceed $400. nor be less than s20 for each examination. The com missioner may. in his discretion, exam inc each bank twice year. or often if necessary.
  the capital stock of any bank is in- paired, he shall require the stockhold- CTS or officers to pay sufficient sum to restore the capital or require good and sufficient bond therefor.
 Amends Section 5S so as to provide that upon taking possession of any bank and making a sale cf Its prop erty, that said property. real or per sonsl. shall be sold at public or pri- vats sale.
 Said section is further amended by authorizing the chancery court. in va cation, shall have the power to make orders for sale of the property of such bank. and validates all such proceed ings as if made in term time.
 Act further enlarges the powers of the Bank Commissioner and prescrfbes his duties in carrying out the provis- ions of this Act.
 Act also provides penalty for ma- nciousiy circulating any report or ru- ne. affecting the financial standing of any bank: also raises Bank Com nnissioner's salary from $500 to t4.ooe per annum-
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
AcT NO. TAX.
NUT NOs NTOf A AnnroVed February 28. 191l

Approved February z6. IJI
 An Act to fix salaries of county or ficials in all counties having popu- iation in excess of 75.000 persons; also fixes the number of deputies and thefr salaries. Authorizes the county judge with the consent and confirmation or the Grand Jury to appoint an auditor md prescribes his duties. Act provlues if the fees and emoluments of any of fee shall be insufficient to pay sala- ries. the salaries of such office shall be reduced in proportion to the reve- nues of said office.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
AftT Nn. I23.

Approved February 23. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate additional funds for the expenses of the General Assembly.
 Act appropriates s25000 out of any money in the Treasury, $15,000 of said sum to be borrowed from the Fertilizer Fund and the remaining $10.o00 ap- propriated out of fees and taxes from Insurance Companies.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. II. a aA-A y.w..a~Ns 9G fafr

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 An Act authorizing the Commission e ef Labor to conduct free employ mana bureau in connection with the DMRMAu of Labor and Statistics. and to Rrowide for the licensing and rsgula- kAen of private employment bureaus within the State Commissioner of La Der fs authorized to establish branch employment bureaus in any section of eAa state to serve the greatest num- ksw of people. The license fee fo hs charged private employment hz- genus shall be s5. and shall be in force for one year. and on all renewals of eaid license the fee shall be s6 All fees shall be paid into the state treasury.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT xO. n
Approved February 12, le17

AppfOVed February IF, lYl7.
 An Act for the better protection fer the public safety. Act makes ii uniaw- full for any person or persons. com fsa~s or corporation. or receiver of any railroad, 10 operate locomotive engines that are not so constructed that the en~ineer and fireman shall be located under the same roof of the engine cab at all times while on duty. Act pro- vfdes penalty for violation of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO 1M

NppIUNoU NHfCH [, IFIIs
 Act to raise tax on insurance com panies, to create office of Insurance Commissioners and State Fire Marshal
 Act creates for a period of 30 years the office of Insurance Commfs- sioner and State Fire Marshal prescrfb- ing. the duties ssd fixes the salary of each.
 Act fixes tax to be paid by insurance companies at per centum of the gross receipts of each and every company in lieu of all other taxes
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 2I7.

ApprOved MATCH IU, IsIT.
 An Act fixing the time for meeting of the quorum court. providing for aa, journment of said court 10 nfss time. and for calling court in case 2, emergency: prohibiting the building cI improvement without an appropriaticn having been made therefor, and hf,nt violation for the provisions Of tap Act
 This Act does not apply to Fulton Greene. Baxter. Lawrence. crawle,a Little River, Desha, Clay, lDard' '" Lonoke counties.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Acr Nn. pa.

Approved February l6. 1917.
 Act calling a Constitutional Conven- tion.
 Act provides for the calling Of Con- stitutional Convention for the purpose of drafting a Constitution for the State of Arkansas to be held in Little Rock, Arkansas. on the 18th day Of November, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 14s.

Approved February 2S, 1917.
 An Act to empower the United states to acquire lands by purchase within the state of Arkansas.
 Act authorizes the United States f~overnnent to purchase certain lands in the state of Arkansas for the pros lection and conservation of the water sheds of navigable streams and con servinr navieability of rivers. and for the consolidation and extension of na- tional forests in this state Power IS gre nted to Congress to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
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AGT NOs f9s Annr1v~A E-ah~..,rr fe Ia1F

Approved February 16 .l917.
 An Act to amend sub division Num- Der 1 of Section I of Act No. 1s7 of on gifts. iegacies. inheritances. be- quests. devises successiorF and trans fcrs of property and 10 render more ef- fectivt the inheritance tax laws and re- dace expenses of collecting same. Act provides for tax on widows dover and husbands curtesy in excess of s5.000 Also provides for office of Inheritance Tax Attorney at salary of s3.o00 pei annum.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
AOT NVs IOst. E EahrtaarV 12 1Q11

Approved February 28, 1yl7.
 Act provides that the Circuit Court shall suspend any county, township of- acer or prosecuting attorney upon pre- sentiment or indictment for offenses named in the Act. and Governor is au- thorized temporarily to appoint to fill vacancy until an election to fill the va cancy or the disability is removed. If vacancy occurs during a session of the court, temporary appointment is to be made by the circuit judge.