The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-13

House made II evident that this bil
would not be railroadcd through with
out due consideration. There ha'
been much discussion over this I'LL
and II Is due for some discussion nsxi
week.
$500 . Day Salary Proposed
Among the new bills is one which
has long been expected, H isi, In
creasing the pay Of the members oi
the General Assembly TO IS . day. n
take effect from passage. There Wal
buzz Of excitement and general
smile when this bill appeared. II WA
introduced by Mr.. Lambert Of Mont.
gomery.
Would Abate Soldiers Taxes
Two bills Of especial interest TO re-
turned soldiers Of the war with Ger
many, H IT'S Gnd Hl79, provide that
taxes assessed in 1917, 1918 and 1919
against persons in the world war may
be abated, also that persons in the
military or naval service Of the
United States may vote, even though
their poll tax was not taken while
they were in the service.
Sixth Week Begun
Monday marked the opening Of the
sixth week Of the General Assembly
Of 1919. The height Of the session is
now reached and all branches Of the
Legislature are toeing the mark for
the straight-away which will cover the
long stretch of work which lies be-
tween now and adjournment. 1t is
predicted by some of the State officials
who have watched the progress Of
many General Assemblies, that there
will be an early adjournment in spite
ofthe fact that the Legislature got
away on a bad start
First Bills Signed
Governor Clement has signed the
first bills of the session as follows:
H S, an act to amend section 4009
of the General Laws, relating to set
Elements by tax collectors, changing
the date for making such settlements.
H a., an act to amend division
XII Of section 6S4 Of the General
Laws, relating to exemptions from
taxation.
H so, an act TO amend section 1927
Of the, General Laws, changing the
method for bringing the petition TO
perpetuate the testimony Of wit
ness.
H 81, an act to amend section GIT |
If the General Laws, relating to the |
licensing of vicious dogs.
S 13, an act to amend section 1854 |
IF the General Laws, relating to the
lime Of maturity of negotiable instru-
nents.
s Is, an act to amend section Gal
# the General Laws relating to mem
,ersllip Of the committee on budget;
the chairman Of the appro-
,riations committee of the Senate.
New Bills in Senate
S Al, by Senator Tenney, appropri-
ties $50,400 for 1920 and 1921 for CO.
operative extension work in agricul-
ure and home economies in rural
communities through the county farm
ureau associations. To committee on
griculture.
S so, by Senator Carr, relative to
he surplus to be carried by savings
anks and by savings banks and trust
and provides that surplus
und may be Is per cent Of deposits
nd other liabilities, instead of but
en- per cent. This bill was referred
0 the committee on banking and in
urance.
S 81, the bill creating deputy at
orney general.
New Bills in House
II 144, by Mr.. Howard Of Fairfax,
D amend section 1889 of the General
avs, relating to the election Of
rhool directors, providing that town
istricts may elect six school directors.
o education.
II ISL, by Mr.. Webster Of Swanton,
, establish State highway depart
tent and to define its powers and
uties and vesting therein powers and
nties now devolved by the law upon
he State highway commissioner and
, amend certain sections Of the GEN {
ral Laws, relating TO highways. Z
hrce members, TO be .he Governor, ,
tate engineer and mar appointed
y the Governor for n three year term.
0 highways and bridges. %
II l54, by Mr. Hatch Of Thetford,
amend section 6iS2 Of the General !
aws, permitting licensed vetcrinar-
as Of other States to practice in this
ate. To public health.
II i6i, by Mr.. o'Brien Of South Bur 4
igton, TO place school unions under e
@ control Of towns, providing town y
voted at its town meeting. To cdn- !,
ton.