The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-07
Legislation Enacted By the Alaska
 Territorial Legislature, 1917 Session

Much work was accomplished by the last session of the Territorial Legislature. A total of 174 bills were introduced in the two Houses, and after careful consideration by the members a total of 74 bills were passed and approved by the Cover nor of Alaska In addition to these, two bills were passed, but one was vetoed and the other being returned without signature on account of er- TOTS in the wording.
 The bills introduced in the House which were passed and signed were:
 House Bill S7, making amendments to the general revenue measure. An emergency bill, signed May 3, and immediately effective
 House Bill SS the general approp- riation bill. an emergency measure. signed May 3, and immediately ef- fective
 House Bill S3 (substitute), allow ing the Territory and the United States the right of review on writ CL CilOi fh NuotO plOuSHt lllC Territorial laws, signed May Sd and effective in 90 days.
 House Bill 36, providing for an ap- propriation for road work. This bill appropriates the sum of $400,000 for that purpose. It is an emergency bill and makes half the sum avail able at once and the balance on March 1, 1918 Signed May 3rd
 House Bill 54, providing for the purchase of the law library of the late John c. Held for the use of the Attorney-General and appropriating money for that purpose. Emergen- cy measure immediately effective and signed May 3rd.
 For Defense Fund
 House Bill S9, providing for an ap- propriation of $1O0000 for the use of the Governor for the defense of the Territory and in meeting conditions directly due to the war situation. An emergency bill and immediately eff fective. Signed May Srd.
 House Bill 73, providing for a Ol pl,DVO ptl veal lOI the Territorial Treasurer for servic- es as member of Territorial Boards. Signed May 3rd and effective in 90 days.
 House Bill ,, providing for uni form school system for the Terri tory of Alaska and for board to administer the same. Signed May 3rd and effective in 90 days
 House Bill No. 76, providing for the maintenance of public peace and safety. in the Territory during the present or future wars and making it a crime to publish, write or utter seditious articles or speeches and for other purposes. An emergency bill and immediately effective. Signed May 3rd.
 House Bill 65, defining what shall be considered in the Territory to constitute legal fence. Signed May 3rd and effective in 90 days.
 Rights For Locators
 House Bill 59, declaring that locat- ors of mining claims on streams oHdli ldNC tuC pi iOi iiohto cfSi thS water in the streams to future To- cators of water rights. Signed May 3rd, and effective in 90 days.
 House Bill 51. providing for sys- tenn of marriage licenses for the Territory and defining legal marriag- es Signed May 3rd and effective in 90 days.
 House Bill 26, re-enacting the old mining inspection law and making certain changes and amendments thereto. Signed May 3rd and effec- tive in 90 days.
 House Bill AZ, providing for the construction of bridge across the Nizina river and appropriating $25,- 00o therefore. Signed May 3rd and effective in 90 days.
 House Bill S2, providing for the Attorney General to be allowed to ap-