Also: Resolved, That each Senator be and is hereby permitted to place the names of four newspapers on the list, and that the Press Mailing Clerks mail to such papers one copy each of all printed bills and resolutions. Resolution read, and referred to Committee on Printing. Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to procure for the use of the Senate twenty-four chairs, at a cost not to exceed $3 each, and the Controller is hereby directed and ordered to draw his warrant for the same, payable out of the fund for the contingent expenses of the Senate, and the Treasurer is directed to pay the same. Resolution read, and referred to Committee on Contingent Expenses and Mileage. INTRODUCTION OF CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS-(out of order). Senator Carter asked for and was granted unanimous consent to introduce a concurrent resolution out of order. By Senator Carter: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3. Resolved that the Senate, the Assembly concurring, Direct the Committee on Rules of the Senate to meet with a like committee from the Assembly to prepare and present joint rules for the government of the Senate and Assembly on all matters requiring joint action. Senator Carter moved that the resolution be now adopted. The question being on the adoption of Concurrent Resolution No. 3. The roll was called, and Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3 adopted by the following vote: AYES-Senators Anderson, Belshaw, Bunkers, Carter, Coggins, Curtin, Diggs, Emmons, French, Greenwell, Hahn, Haskins, Keane, Leavitt, Leeke, Markey, Mattos, Muenter, Nelson, Pendleton, Ralston, Rambo, Rowell, Rush, Sanford, Savage, Simpson, Welch, Wolfe, Woodward, and Wright-31. NOES-None. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3 ordered transmitted to the Assembly. Senator Muenter asked for and was granted unanimous consent to introduce a concurrent resolution out of order. By Senator Muenter: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4-Relative to approving twenty-five amendments to the charter of the City of Stockton, in the County of San Joaquin, State of California, voted for and ratified by the qualified electors of said City of Stockton, at the general election held therein, on the 19th day of May, 1903. Concurrent resolution referred to Committee on Municipal Corporations. INTRODUCTION OF JOINT RESOLUTION (OUT OF ORDER). Senator Sanford asked for and was granted unanimous consent to introduce a joint resolution out of order. By Senator Sanford: Senate Joint Resolution No. 2-Requesting the Congress of the United States to call a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing for election of United States Senators by a direct vote of the people. Joint resolution referred to Committee on Federal Relations. RESOLUTION. The following resolution was offered: By Senator Carter: Resolved, That J. A. Vaughan be allowed the sum of $44 for services rendered the Committee on Rules of the Senate during its organization, the same being payable out of the Contingent Fund of the Senate. Resolution read, and referred to Committee on Contingent Expenses and Mileage. INTRODUCTION OF BILL-(out of order). Senator Leavitt asked for and was granted unanimous consent to introduce a bill out of order. By Senator Leavitt: Senate Bill No. 1-An Act making an appropriation to pay the expenses of the Electors of President and VicePresident of the United States of America. Bill read first time, and, on motion of Senator Leavitt, the Secretary was directed to have the same immediately printed. MOTION. Senator Wolfe moved that in the introduction of bills the roll be called from "A" to "W" and that each Senator be permitted to introduce one bill, and that the roll call be then reversed from "W" to “A.” Motion carried. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS, ETC. The following bills, etc., were introduced: By Senator Anderson: Senate Bill No. 2-An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish a uniform system of county and township governments," approved April 1, 1897, and amended March 23, 1901, by amending Section 172 thereof, relating to the salaries and fees of county and township officers in counties of the fifteenth class. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on County Government. By Senator Bauer: Senate Bill No. 3-An Act to amend the Penal Code of the State of California by adding a new section thereto, to be numbered Section 987, relating to the payment of fees to attorneys assigned by courts to defend persons unable from lack of means to procure counsel. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Judiciary. By Senator Broughton: Senate Bill No. 4-An Act to amend Section 1536 of the Penal Code of California, relating to search warrants. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Judiciary. By Senator Belshaw: Senate Bill No. 5-An Act to amend Section 1183 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to liens of mechanics and others upon real property. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Mines and Mining. By Senator Pendleton (for Los Angeles County Delegation): Senate Bill No. 6-An Act to increase the number of Judges of the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and for the appointment of such judges. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Judiciary. By Senator Carter: Senate Bill No. 7-An Act to provide for the erection of a State Historical Building to be located in the City of Los Angeles, to provide for the purchase of a site therefor; to provide for the acquisition, maintenance, and display of historical and educational exhibit and for the collection and preservation of historical records and all objects of interest connected with the history of California; to provide within such building rooms for the Supreme Court of California, for the Court of Appeals of the Second District and for an Armory and other rooms for the accommodation of the National Guard of California located at Los Angeles; to provide for the appointment of trustees as a body corporate for the management, control, and care of said building and its uses, it archives, exhibits, and appurtenances, and making an appropriation for the purposes above stated. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Public Buildings. By Senator Belshaw: Senate Bill No. 8-An Act for the relief of purchasers of State lands by legalizing applications heretofore made for the purchase of such lands, and to confirm the title of purchasers thereof. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Drainage, Swamp and Overflowed Lands. By Senator Curtin: Senate Bill No. 9-An Act to provide for the construction of a new hotel in the Yosemite Valley, and making an appropriation therefor. Bill read first time, and referrred to Committee on Finance. By Senator Diggs: Senate Bill No. 10-An Act to provide for the appointment of the California Cereal Improvement Commission; defining the purpose of said commission, and providing for an appropriation to pay the expenses thereof. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Commissions and Retrenchment. By Senator Wolfe: Senate Bill No. 11-An Act to provide for the purchase of a site for the erection, equipment, and furnishing of a building or buildings, and for the improvement of grounds for the use of the State Normal School at San Francisco, and making an appropriation therefor. Bill read first time, and referred to San Francisco Delegation. By Senator French: Senate Bill No. 12-An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish a Civil Code," approved March 21, 1872, relating to personal relations. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Labor and Capital. By Senator Greenwell: Senate Bill No. 13-An Act to validate the organization and incorporation of municipal corporations. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Municipal Corporations. By Senator Hahn: Senate Bill No. 14-An Act to amend Section 7 of the Penal Code, relating to definitions. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Code Revision. By Senator Keane: Senate Bill No. 15-An Act to prohibit the selling, or giving away, or furnishing of any ale, beer, wine, cider, or other intoxicating liquor, within one thousand feet outside of any entrance to any United States military reservation or military camp, and providing a penalty therefor, and declaring places where such acts are performed a public nuisance, and providing for the abatement thereof. Bill read first time, and referred to San Francisco Delegation. By Senator Leavitt: Senate Bill No. 16-An Act to add a new section, to be numbered and designated as Section 3216, to an Act entitled "An Act to establish a Civil Code," approved March 21, 1872, relating to regulating the giving and use of proxies to vote corporate stock at any meeting of the stockholders of any corporation organized under the laws of this State. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Corporations. By Senator Savage: Senate Bill No. 17-An Act permitting all exUnion soldiers and sailors honorably discharged from the military or marine service of the United States, the right to vend, hawk, and peddle goods, wares, fruits, or merchandise not prohibited by law, in any county, town, village, incorporated city, or municipality in the State of California, without paying a license. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Judiciary. By Senator Simpson: Senate Bill No. 18-An Act to amend Section 813 of an Act entitled "An Act to provide for organization, incorporation, and government of municipal corporations," approved March 13, 1883, relating to fire departments of cities of fifth class. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Municipal Corporations. By Senator Markey: Senate Bill No. 19-An Act to provide for the construction and maintenance of a fire-boat for the protection of shipping, and appropriating money therefor. Bill read first time, and referred to San Francisco Delegation. By Senator Mattos: Senate Bill No. 20-An Act to amend Section 1703 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to estates of deceased persons distributed to persons whose places of residence are unknown, and to minors and incompetent persons. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Judiciary. By Senator McKee: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 5-Resolution approving two amendments to the charter of the City of Sacramento, a municipal corporation, voted for and ratified by the qualified electors of said city on the 3d day of November, A. D. 1903. Senate Concurrent Resolution referred to Committee on Municipal Corporations. By Senator Muenter: Senate Bill No. 21-An Act to amend Sections 1521, 1665, 1771, and 1775 of the Political Code of the State of California (all relating to public schools and education), by making provisions for the teaching, in the public schools in connection with nature study, the elements of agriculture. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Education. By Senator Nelson: Senate Bill No. 22-An Act making an appropriation of the sum of $10,000 for the acquisition or construction of a police patrol boat for the harbor front of the City and County of San Francisco and for the Bay of San Francisco. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Finance. By Senator Pendleton: Senate Bill No. 23-An Act appropriating the sum of $4,150 to pay the claim of the Citizens' National Bank of Los Angeles, and for money due and owing the said Citizens' National Bank from the State of California. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Finance. By Senator Ralston: Senate Bill No. 24-An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish a Penal Code," by amending Section 412 thereof. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Public Morals. By Senator Rambo: Senate Bill No. 25-An Act amending Section 1430, Penal Code of California, relating to trials by jury before Justices' and Police Courts. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Judiciary. By Senator Ward: Senate Bill No. 26-An Act to provide for the improvement of the campus of the State Normal School at San Diego, and making an appropriation therefor. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. By Senator Sanford: Senate Bill No. 27-An Act to amend Section 3897 of the Political Code, relating to the disposition of lands deeded to the State for non-payment of State and County taxes. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Judiciary By Senator Savage: Senate Bill No. 28-An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to establish a Civil Code," approved March 21, 1872, by adding a section thereto, to be designated and known as Section 1716, relating to the payment and enforcement of claims against municipal corporations in certain cases. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Municipal Corpora tions. By Senator Shortridge: Senate Bill No. 29-An Act to add a new section to the Civil Code to be numbered Section 423, relating to deposits by insurance companies for the protection of policy holders. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Corporations. By Senator Simpson: Senate Bill No. 30-An Act to amend Section 764 of an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the organization, incorporation, and government of municipal corporations," approved March 13, 1883, relating to powers of boards of trustees of cities of fifth class. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Municipal Corporations. By Senator Ward: Senate Bill No. 31-An Act to amend Section 2606 of the Political Code of the State of California, relating to the establishment of a Board of State Harbor Commissioners for the Bay of San Diego. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Commerce and Navigation. By Senator Welch: Senate Bill No. 32-An Act to amend Section 3804 of the Political Code of the State of California, relating to the refunding of taxes illegally or erroneously collected or paid more than once, and limiting the time therefor. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation. By Senator Wolfe: Senate Bill No. 33-An Act to provide for the joint investigation with the Federal Government of the water resources of the State, and the best methods of preserving the forests thereof; and to make an appropriation for the expenses of such investigation. Bill read first time, and referred to Committee on Federal Relations. By Senator Woodward: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6--Approving the charter of the City of Santa Rosa, a municipal corporation in the County of Sonoma, State of California, voted for and ratified by the qualified voters of said city at a special election held therein for that purpose on the 13th day of September, 1904. Concurrent resolution referred to Committee on Municipal Corporations. |