The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-02-16
NIGHT SESSIONS
LOOM As ONLY
HOPE FOR BILLS
Assembly Near End With No
Action On Move to
Merge Boards.

With three weeks to go, the
seventy-fourth General Assembly has
accomplished nothing as yet with
regard to the uch-discussed adj
nninistration plans for changing,
combining and busting various de-
partments OF State government.
Not single important measure
has been passed by both houses.
and indications are the adrninistrc-
ton appropriation bill. expected to
come to the floor of the House some
time this week, will take up the
greater part of week for consid-
GRAFTON.
In the Senate twenty-nine Senate
and seven House bills were posted
for third reading. Leaders Indicated
night sessions might be necessary
TO get administration measures
through, and other bills, it now ap-
pears. stand little chance OF pas
sage.
Bus Bill Up
The Moorhead bus bill putting
buses under the Public Service
Commission, passed by the Senate,
now in the House Committee on
Roads, faces stiff opposition.
The Penrod grade crossing safety
bill is on second reading in the Sen
ate, and, although Senator Hill pre-
diets passage on the present $3.50
expense basis. second. third and
fCurth-class cities are putting UP
bitter opposition. They favor a
1926 basis.
The bill for land revaluation in
1925 has passed the Senate and is
on third reading In the House. with
little opposition.
The bill to consolidate the State
Library. Reference Bureau and other
departments is up for second reading
in the House.
The farmers cooperative market
Ing bill. by Senator LAndiey. passed
the Senate and is now In this House.
1t is practically certain to pass with
no opposition.
The Cam bill Increasing the
gasoline tax 1-cent 10 on third read
ing in tho Senate. This is considered
an administration measure.
Senator Lirdley's bill providing for
reorganization of the State board
OF education is on second reading In
the Senate.
The Harlan Garnishee bin parsed
the Senate and is on second reading
in the House.
The Holmes eugenical sterilization
bill, as amended ana passed in the
Senate, is up for third reading in
the House.
The Penrod Memorial Plaza-church
bill passed the Senate and is in
House committee.
The workmen's compensation Ell
Is still in Senate Labor committee,
withssA divided report ready for
submission. -. .tS
Safety Measure Opposed
King bill abolishing State proba-
tion officer is on third reading in the
Senate.
The indianapolis municipal cour..
bills are on third reading IL the
Senate.
Much opposition is being ex-
pressed to the administration bill by
Senator Moorhead creating a de-
partment of public safety, up for
second reading In the Senate.
The English primary referendum
bill is still in committee.
The Penrod game. law codification
bill passed the Senate< and is up Tor
second reading in the House.
The Harris blue sky bill passed
the House and is up for second read
ing in the Senate.
The Ebaugh Administration bill
for permanent auto license plates
is still in House committee.
Sunday Closing
Z The Pittenger bills creating
general State fund and making the
Budget Advisory Committee perma-
nent are UP for committee report in
the Senate. rs
The Messenger Sunday closing law
passed the House and Is or
second reading. The Leo1ard
Sunday observance bill, up 70: third
reading in the Senate. will likely re-
place this measure.
The, Wright prohibition bill is on
third reading in the Senate.
The Blind School relocation bill is