The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1935-02-27
C. o N T l N U e II
from page ouo.
Over 100 Measures
Acted on With 40
Left on Calendar

having been killed previously by .
tie vote Of "a to -, with one men,
Der absent.
Backed for Economy
Senator A. F. Bonzer Of Richland,
who led the fight for passage Of the
bill, asserted 1t would result tn saw
ing Of money as well as set up more
representative system.
Attacking the measure were Sena-
tors Johnson Of Richland, G. w. Fine
Of Benson, and E. E. Greene Of Suits
man.
This bill would prohibit the for
nation Of q third party from ever
coming into the state" Senator Fine
said speaking against the bill.
Il can't see that 1t would prohibit
that" Bonner answered.
Senator johnson contended that
election Of committeeman would re-
suit in their permission to vote for
presidential candidates two years az
ter their election which, he said,
would not be satisfactory.
The senate by q vote Of rs to ~
killed q bill which would have pro-
vided for party registration Of elec-
tors before they could vote at pri-
mary elections.
Pass Liquor Seizure Bill
Another bill passed by the senate,
s. B. 247. provides for disposition Of
liquor seized, with proceeds to 60 to
the general fund Of the county where
uch liquor was held.
The two per cent retail sales tax
proposal, which II approved by the
house and governor. will become ef-
fective for q two-year period start
ing in May, was passed by SO to 8
vote.
The measure, Senate Bill 3l3. esti-
mated to raise approximately $4,000
600 during the biennium, provides
that one million dollars annually or
as much OF that as needed 60 to the
public welfare fund and the remain
der to the state equalization fund for
the schools.
Another revenue producing meas
ure, Senate Bill 304. which would
double the tax on beer. also was pass
ed and sent to the house. It was
estimated this viii produce about
$500 900 during the biennium In add
ed revenue.
Municipal Liquor Passes
A municipal control liquor bill
which would 60 into effect immedi-
ately upon enactment and vote Of
citizens In incorporated cities Of 200
population or over, was passed by q
vote Of IS to IL.
A proposed two per cent retail sales
tax measure. q law tightening cigar
cite law enforcement, and bill doub-
ling the present beer tax, also were
approved by the senate Tuesday
night.
While the senate was passing the
municipal control plan, the house
killed another liquor bill which would
have established privately.owned u
quor stores.
Under the senate municipal plan.
s. B. ITS, any incorporated city Of 200
population or more may hold q spe-
cial election Immediately after the
bill would become law. upon petition
Of Is per cent Of the legal voters, to
decide whether . municipal liquor
store shall be established. Il the Pc
tition Is filed not longer than 80 days
before . regular city election, the
question would be decided at that
election.
Prices Fixed by City
A manager Of the liquor store and
assistants needed might then be ap-
pointed by the board II the voters ap-
proved liquor sales. Prices Of all IL
quor would be fixed by the governing
city board under the bill but profits
must not exceed IS per cent. Liquor
stores. the bill provides, could remain
open from 10 q. m. to . p. N. except
Sundays, legal holidays and on elec-
ton days.
Hard liquors would be taxed 60
cents Q gallon under the bill and
wines and cordials from 10 cents to
60 cents, similar to the Minnesota tax.