The Penn's Grove record., 1921-04-08
Ii LEGISLATURE

Inc state COnSIdDuldIy Dlll, NeIoeO
by the Governor, was passed over the
veto.
The Van Ness Prohibition Enforce
ment bill, vetoed by the Governor, was
passed over the veto.
Relating to changing election dis
trict lines.
Creating a State Real Estate Com
mission.
Relating to second class railroad
taxes.
Amending the fish and game laws.
Assembly Joint Resolution. EX-
pressing the thanks OF the people OF
New Jersey to the Baron de Hlrsch
Fund for the gift to the State OF the
Baron de Hirsch farm, located in Cape
May County.
Appropriating $350,000 for the
State House Commission for providing
accommodations for State boards and
commissions.
Providing that persons applying for
a marriage license must certify that
they have not been infected with a
communicable disease.
Amending the Motor Vehicle law.
The bill emDodies the recommendation
of the Motor Traffic Commission
created last year. The bill will bring
an additional revenue of $1,200,000 to
the State yearly. The license fees for
motor vehicles are increased about 80
per cent.
Regulating the parking of motor
cars and clarifies the law as to traffic
regulation.
Making Motor Vehicle act manda-
tory in all municipalities of the State.
A general repeater of all laws re-
lating to the liquor traffic.
Providing for a bond issue of $780,
100000 for road building, after a
favorable referendum vote.
The State appropriation bill, carry
ing appropriations aggregating S15,-
GAG, 795.03.
Adding to State Highway System
road to connect Penns Grove ferry,
Salem County, with Bridgeton, Mill
vile, Cumberland County.
Providing for a bond issue of S14,-
100000 for the Department of lnstitu-
tons and Agencies, after a favorable
referendum vote.
Giving representation to Negroes on
State Committees of all parties.
Granting agricultural societies same
advantage enjoyed by manufacturing
corporations organized underth State
Jaws.
A police pension bill for towns and
villages.
A salary increase bill for county
officials.
Relating to cemetery associations.
Allowing blind voters to select some
persons to accompany them into an
election booth when preparing then
ballot.
Proposed amendment to the State
Constitution, providing that sherlffs
shall be elected for five years and may
succeed themselves.
Giving protection to the bobollnk.
Authorizing a wife, by power of at
torney, to convey her real estate with
out the husband joining in the deed.
Requiring jitney owners to carry q
policy of $4,000 on their a to pro,
tect their patrons in case of accidents
Regulating the licensing of insur-
ance agents.
Bills passed in the Senate:
Placing jitneys under Public Utility
Commission jurisdiction. Vetoed b!
Governor but passed over veto.
Allowing bonus for township police
Increasing the fishing and cunning
license for residents from 81 to S1.50
For non-residents, from So to So.
The Van Ness Prohibition Enforce
ment bill lover the Governors veto)
Providing for the use Of liquor fol
sacramento, medicinal and n%on-bever-
age purposes.
Allowing Utility Commission to ex-
tend present rate schedule for add,
tional six months. Wanted for ter
CEN trolley fares.
Increasing volunteer iremen's pay
from $12 to S25 per year.
Changing date of organization OF
county governments from New Years
day to January 2. Establishes pur-
chasing department in first class
counties. Permits such departments
in other counties. Amends $500 bid
ding law to permit quick removal OF
snow. Omits RECRUITMENT to advertise
for fresh fruit, etc. Provides that
future roads shall be twenty feet
wide.