, 1923-01-18
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mendations to the Seventeenth legis-
fatures were unanimously adopted.
1t was the sentiment OF the meeting
th6t the present committee. resulting
from incomplete reconstruction fol-
lowing the war. have made 1t impera-
tive to seek relief generally for the
taxpayers through proper legisla-
ton and enact such other laws as
may promote the general welfare of
the people of wyoming.
Il. In pursuance of the above, we
hereby recommend that the Wyoming
statute be SO amended as to permit
the s~emi-annual payment of taxes,
and that the penalties in connection
with delinquent taxes be reduced.
"2. We recommend that provis-
ions be incorporated In the primary
election law simplifying the selec-
ton OF candidates at the primary
elections and especially recommend
that amendments be made to more
adequately prevent electors affiliated
with one political party participating
in the primary Of any party not of his
utilization.
Semi-Annual Tax Payment
"S. We recommend that the State
that the fund which has accrued and
which will accrue under the act be
protected from depletion through
weakness in the present act, notably
the cas- with which the nonresident
employer escapes the provisions of
the Law after having %overdrawn his
account. Means should also be found
to make a proper distinction between
extra hazardous occupations and en-
pioyment which Is less hazardous.
"a. We recommend that the rate
of interest now provided by law or
recognized by contract be reduced.
Urge Strict Economy
IS. We recommend the strictest
economy in appropriations and ad-
ministration compatible with eff
f~tciency and the enforcement Of our
laws.
&c. We recommend statewide en-
fOrcement of all laws on the part of
the county and state officers and
urge a better spirit Of cooperation
between them.
~. We recommend that the gov
of Wyoming be given more
adequate authority to remove county
law enforcement officers who shall
be delinquent or derelict in the dis
charge of their duties.
q, We recommend that the
Wyoming law relating to loans from
State funds on farm lands be liber-
Alised and made o flexible than
Is possible under its present pro-
Visions.
60. We recommend the support OF
State Highway department and
urge continuance of road building
and maintenance consistent with
the people.
40. We favor the consolidation
a elimination Of state boards and
commissions wherever II may be
done without impairing public eff
ficiency.
I'll. Inasmuch As the actual oper-
alton OF the irrigation and drainage
district laws of this state has DEM
onstrated that the laws snouid BIO
amended to better meet the condi-
ttops-ssisting in Wyoming. We recon-
meod that the legislature give care
full consideration to the amendment
Of these laws.
"12. We favor the state supervis-
ion and certification OF all securities
issued by drainage and irrigation dis
tHcts organized under the laws Of
this state.
"l3. We favor the Investment of
the permanent funds OF the State Of
Wyoming in agricultural securities,
iAciuding the securities Of irrigation
and drainage districts organized un-
der laws OF Wyoming. SO safeguarded
~ to fully protect such Investments.
Would Cat Rail Rates
-. We favor and recommend 4
reAdjustment and reduction where
ever possible. with fairness to the
shipper and the railroad OF intrastate
freight rates by the Wyoming Public
Service commission.
rs. We recommend that the
Wyoming legislature memorable the
l0torstate Commerce commission OF
the United States with a view to
finding some relief for the people
generally from the present high
freight and passenger tariffs which
have resulted from abnormal condi-
lions during and following the
World war.
"ls. We recommend investigation
bv the legislature of the states nat
ural resources In relation to the
question OF state and the
possible depletion of said natural re-
sources. Such 10 Investigation should
take into consideration legislation In
other states having similar condI-
tons and Whose experience should be
invaluable in finding methods OF In
cTeasing Wyoming's revenues from
such natural resources In a spirit OF
Justice to all concerned and In a
u consistent with the constitu-
ton OF our state.
1T. We recommend that the leg
isiature memorabilia congress to
grant such relief as may be possible
70 srmer and settlers on United
Htates government reclamation pro-
1ccta and that congress- extend the
reclamation service 80 as to render
Aid to settlers upon private projects
upon terms OF payment lust to the
government and the settlers.
"lB. We recommend the enact
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