cerning printing of bills, having been set for this hour, on motion of Senator Belshaw, the same was temporarily postponed. MESSAGE FROM THE ASSEMBLY. On motion of Senator Belshaw, the following message from the Assembly was taken up and read: ASSEMBLY CHAMBER, SACRAMENTO, January 4, 1905. MR. PRESIDENT: I am directed to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 1, relative to the death of Hon. Walter S. Melick, a former member of the Legislature of the State of California during the thirty-second, thirty-third, and thirty-fourth sessions. CLIO LLOYD, Chief Clerk of the Assembly. CONSIDERATION OF ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1. On motion of Senator Belshaw, the rules were suspended and Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 1 immediately considered. ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 1. WHEREAS, The Hon. Walter S. Melick, a member of the Assembly of the Legislature of California during the thirty-second, thirty-third, and thirty-fourth sessions, died on October 8, 1904; and, WHEREAS, The late Hon. W. S. Melick, as a legislator from his district in Los Angeles County, and later in the capacity of Secretary of the State Board of Examiners, by unusual energy, ability, and fidelity in advancing public interest along all lines, placed his name high in the respect of the whole people of our commonwealth; therefore, as a token of respect for his high character and the unselfish and distinguished services he gave the people of this State during life; Resolved, That this House, on this day, record in its Journal, and such shall be the order, as having adjourned out of respect to and in recognition of the distinguished services rendered the State by the late Walter S. Melick, and as an evidence of appreciation by the people. Resolved, further, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly procure and forward to the family of the deceased an engrossed copy of these resolutions. Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 1 read, and, on motion of Senator Hahn, was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 1 ordered transmitted to the Assembly. RESOLUTION. The following resolution was offered: By Senator Leavitt: Resolved, That the following named persons be and are hereby elected to the positions and per diems set opposite their respective names: The question being on the adoption of the resolution. The roll was called, and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES-Senators Bauer, Broughton, Bunkers, Coggins, Diggs, French, Greenwell, Hahn, Haskins, Irish, Keane, Leavitt, Lynch, Markey, Mattos, Muenter, Nelson, Ralston, Rambo, Rush, Sanford, Savage, Selvage, Simpson, Ward, Welch, Wolfe, Woodward, and Wright-29. NOES-None. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL ORder. The consideration of the special order, being the following report of special committee and Senate Concurrent Resolution No 1: SENATE CHAMBER, SACRAMENTO, January 3, 1905. MR PRESIDENT: Your special committee, to whom was referred the resolution concerning the printing of bills, as follows: Resolved, That when a bill is introduced and when printed amending an existing law, the new matter shall be underscored, and all portions of the law proposed to be omitted shall be included in brackets. Provided, however, that where the subject consists of an entirely new section, the words thereof need not be underscored. All bills reported favorably or for consideration, if reported with amendments, shall be immediately reprinted, the new matter underscored and the parts of the law proposed to be omitted included in brackets. Have had the same under consideration, and respectfully report the same back, and recommend that it be adopted. Also: BELSHAW, Chairman. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1, relative to legislative printing and the form of printed bills, having been temporarily postponed, the same was taken up. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 1. Relative to legislative printing and the form of printed bills. Resolved by the Senate, the Assembly concurring : First-That all bills amendatory of existing laws of the State of California shall be printed with the amendatory matter underscored with a light line if an insertion, and enclosed in light brackets if matter to be struck out; provided, that an amendment consisting solely of new matter shall not be underscored." Second-That all bills, upon the adoption of any amendment thereto, shall be reprinted immediately with such amendment underscored with a heavy line if an insertion and enclosed in heavy brackets if struck out. During the reading of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1, the following amendment was offered: By Senator Belshaw: Amend line 3 by inserting after the word "be" the words "by the author," and by striking out the words in line 3: "printed with the amendatory matter." Also: Amend line 5 by striking out the words "an amendment," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "a bill." MOTION. Senator Ralston moved that further consideration of the special order under consideration be postponed. Motion carried. INTRODUCTION OF CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. The following concurrent resolution was introduced: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2. Resolved by the Senate, the Assembly concurring, That a committee of three from each house be appointed to meet to-day and report to-morrow morning a resolution upon the question of the preparation and printing of bills. Resolution read. The question being on the adoption of the resolution. APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE. In accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 2, the President appointed Senators Belshaw, Shortridge, and Woodward as such committee. RESOLUTION. The following resolution was offered: By Senator Pendleton: Resolved, That the following named persons be allowed the sums set opposite their names, respectively, for services rendered this Senate during its organization, the same being payable out of the Contingent Fund of the Senate: For preparing Senate Chamber: E. Noblett-Porter, 4 days at $3. W. W. Martin-Porter, 4 days at $3 J. P. Fraser-Porter, 2 days at $3. H. Clock-Porter, 3 days at $3.. J. G. McCall-Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, 5 days at $5 For services rendered Senate: F. J. Brandon-Secretary, 3 days at $8.. F. L. Thomas-Assistant Secretary, 3 days at $6. C. S. McMullen-Assistant Secretary, 3 days at $6. E. B. Carr-Assistant Secretary, 3 days at $6... W. R. Porter-Assistant Minute Clerk, 2 days at $5 Jno. Carew-Assistant Minute Clerk, 4 days at $5. Effie Washburn-Stenographer, 3 days at $5 Wm. Wilborn-Porter, 3 days at $3 A. M. Gaylor-Journal Clerk, 3 days at $6. T. S. Chambers-Porter, 3 days at $3 P. Johnson-Porter, 3 days at $3 Al. Dillon-Mail Carrier, 3 days at $3 H. Lorentzen-Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, 3 days at $5. T. Rogers-Gatekeeper, 3 days at $3.. $12 00 12.00 12.00 15 00 6.00 9.00 25 00 24.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 10 00 20 00 9.00 15 00 9 00 18 00 9.00 9.00 9 00 15.00 9 00 Resolution read, and referred to Committee on Contingent Expenses and Mileage. MOTION. Senator Pendleton moved that resolution be recalled from Committee on Contingent Expenses and Mileage, and be referred to a special committee. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE. In accordance with the above motion, the President appointed Senators Pendleton, Sanford, and Coggins as such committee. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE. The following report of special committee was received and read: SENATE CHAMBER, SACRAMENTO, January 5, 1905. MR. PRESIDENT: Your Special Committee on Contingent Expenses, to whom was referred the following resolution: Resolved, That the following named persons be allowed the sums set opposite their names, respectively, for services rendered this Senate during its organization, the same being payable out of the Contingent Fund of the Senate: Have had the same under consideration, and respectfully report the same back, and recommend that the same be adopted. PENDLETON, Chairman. Senator Pendleton moved that the report and resolution be adopted. The question being on the adoption of the report and resolution. The roll was called, and the report and resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES-Senators Anderson, Bauer, Belshaw, Broughton, Coggins, Curtin, French, Greenwell, Hahn, Haskins, Irish, Keane, Leavitt, Leeke, Lynch, Markey, Mattos, Muenter, Nelson, Pendleton, Rambo, Rowell, Rush, Sanford, Savage, Selvage, Shortridge, Simpson, Ward, Welch, Woodward, and Wright-32. NOES-None. RESOLUTION. The following resolution was offered: Resolved, That the sum of seventeen and sixty one-hundredths dollars ($17.60) be and the same is hereby appropriated out of the Contingent Fund of the Senate to pay mileage due to F. J. Brandon, Secretary of Senate, thirty-fifth session, as provided for by the Code. The Controller is hereby authorized to draw his warrant for same and the Treasurer directed to pay same. Resolution read. The question being on the adoption of the resolution. The roll was called, and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES-Senators Anderson, Bauer, Belshaw, Broughton, Bunkers, Coggins, Curtin, Diggs, French, Greenwell, Hahn, Haskins, Irish, Keane, Leavitt, Leeke, Lynch, Markey, McKee, Muenter. Nelson, Pendleton, Rambo, Rowell, Rush, Sanford, Savage, Selvage, Simpson, Ward, Welch, Wolfe, Woodward, and Wright-34. NOES-None. LEAVES OF ABSENCE. Senator Pendleton was, on his own motion, granted leave of absence until Monday, January 9, 1905. Senator Simpson was, on his own motion, granted leave of absence until Monday, January 9, 1905. REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE. The following report of standing committee was received and ordered printed in the Journal: COMMITTEE ON RULES. SENATE CHAMBER, SACRAMENTO, January 5, 1905. MR. PRESIDENT: The Committee on Rules respectfully report the following as the Standing Rules of the Senate for the thirty-sixth session, and recommend their adoption: STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE. 1. Time of Meeting of Senate. The sessions of the Senate shall be daily (Sundays excepted), beginning at 10 o'clock A. M., and after Monday, January 23, 1905, a recess shall be taken at 12:30 P. M. to 2 P. M., unless otherwise ordered by vote of the Senate. 2. Calling to Order. The President, the President pro tem., or the senior member present, shall call the Senate to order at the hour stated, and if a quorum be present proceed with the order of business. 3. Order of Business. 1. Roll Call. 2. Prayer by the Chaplain. 3. Reading and Approval of the Journal of the preceding day. 4. Presentation of Petitions. 5. Messages from the Assembly. 6. Messages from the Governor. 7. Motions, Resolutions, and Notices. 8. Reports of Standing Committees. 9. Reports of Select Committees. 10. Introduction and First Reading of Bills. 11. Consideration of Daily File. 12. Unfinished Business. 13. Special Orders of the Day. Reports from the Committee on Enrolled and Engrossed Bills shall at all times be in order; provided, that the messages from State officers, other than the Governor, and from the Assembly, may, on motion of any Senator, be considered at any time. 4. President-His Powers and Prerogatives. The rooms, passages, and buildings set apart for the use of the Senate shall be under the control and direction of the President of the Senate, and he shall have the control and direction of the journals, papers, and bills of the Senate. He shall see that all officers of the Senate perform their respective duties, and may assign places to reporters. 5. President May Order Lobbies Cleared. In case of a disturbance or disorderly conduct in the lobbies, the President (or Chairman of the Committee of the Whole) shall have power to order the same cleared. 6. President May Call Senators to the Chair. The President shall have the right to name any Senator to perform the duties of the Chair, who is hereby vested, during such time, with all the powers of the President; but such substitute shall not lose the right of voting on any question while so presiding. 7. Appointment of Committees. All standing committees of the Senate shall be named by the President of the Senate unless otherwise ordered, and the first named shall be the chairman thereof. All other committees shall be appointed in such manner as the Senate shall determine. 8. Standing Committees. The following standing committees shall be appointed by the President of the Senate: 1. Agriculture and Dairying, seven members. 2. Banking, seven members. 3. Code Revision, seven members. 4. Commerce and Navigation, nine members. 5. Commissions and Retrenchment, seven members. 6. Contingent Expenses, three members. 7. Corporations, eleven members. 8. County Government, nine members. 9 Constitutional Amendments, seven members. 10. Drainage, Swamp and Overflowed Lands, nine members. 11. Elections and Election Laws, nine members. 12. Education, eleven members. 13. Engrossment and Enrollment, three members. 14. Executive Communications, five members. 15. Federal Relations, three members. 16. Finance, thirteen members. 17. Fish and Game, nine members. 18. Forestry and Water Preservation, nine members. 19. Fruit and Vine Interests, nine members. 20. Hospitals and Asylums, eleven members. 21. Irrigation, nine members. |