mous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Antin introduced a bill (Int. No. 304) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to retirement from the staff of the College of the City of New York on a retirement allowance less than that provided for full service retirement," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities.

Mr. Thompson introduced a bill (Int. No. 305) entitled "An act to amend the Court of Claims Act, in relation to the jurisdiction of the court," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Downing introduced a bill (Int. No. 306) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to restoring direct nominations of party candidates for State-wide offices and the office of justice of the Supreme Court," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 307) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to statements of campaign receipts, expenditures and contributions," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 308) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing amendments to articles three and fourteen of the Constitution, in relation to the terms of Senators and members of Assembly, biennial sessions of the Legislature, and the method of amending the Constitution," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 309) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to the hours of labor of women and female minors," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Mr. Pitcher introduced a bill (Int. No. 310) entitled "An act to amend the Farms and Markets Law, in relation to power of sealer of weights and measures to act as peace officer," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on agriculture.

Mr. Straus introduced a bill (Int. No. 311) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to subpoenas," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Truman (by request) introduced a bill (Int. No. 312) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to the creation of the industrial council, and defining its powers and duties,' which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also

read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 313) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to main. tenance for employees undergoing vocational rehabilitation," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee, on labor and industry.

Also (by request), a bill (Int. No. 314) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to permanent total disability after pemanent partial disability," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on labor and industry.

Mr. Burchill introduced a bill (Int. No. 315) entitled "An act to amend chapter one hundred and thirty-six of the Laws of eighteen hundred and eighty, entitled 'An act to incorporate the American Jersey Cattle Club for improving the breeding of Jersey cattle in the United States,' in relation to the amount of real and personal estate which such corporation is authorized to hold, mortgage, transfer and convey," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

The Assembly sent for concurrence a resolution, in the words following:

By Mr. Adler:

Resolved (if the Senate concur), That the Temporary President of the Senate, the majority leader of the Assembly, and the minority leaders of the Senate and Assembly shall be ex-officio members of all joint committees of the Legislature heretofore or hereafter appointed or continued, and that such Temporary President and such leaders shall be entitled to vote upon all questions to determined by such committees; and the chairman of each joint committee shall notify them of each meeting of his committee.

Mr. Knight moved that said resolution be amended to read as follows:

Resolved (if the Senate concur), That the Temporary President of the Senate, the Speaker and majority leader of the Assembly, and the minority leaders of the Senate and Assembly shall be exofficio members of all joint committees of the Legislature heretofore or hereafter appointed or continued, and that such temporary President, such Speaker of the Assembly and such leaders shall be entitled to vote upon all questions to be determined by such committee; and the chairman of each joint committee shall notify them of each meeting of his committee.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolution to the Assembly [SENATE JOURNAL]

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with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the same with amendments.

Mr. Webb moved that the committee on finance be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 77, Int. No. 78) entitled "An act to amend chapter nine hundred of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-three, entitled 'An act to provide for the construction of a highway bridge across the Hudson river at Poughkeepsie, between the counties of Dutchess and Ulster, and for the construction of approaches thereto, and making an appropriation therefor,' in relation to the construction of certain retaining walls in connection with such work," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on finance.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Dick moved that the committee on finance be discharged from the consideration of Senate bill (No. 32, Int. No. 32) entitled "An act to amend the Judiciary Law, in relation to the compensation of the attendants of the Appellate Division in the Fourth Department, and making an appropriation therefor," and that said bill be amended, reprinted and recommitted to the committee on finance.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Knight moved to reconsider the vote by which, on the 11th day of January, 1926, a resolution authorizing the appointment of a committee of eleven to report to the Senate a plan for the reorganization of the State government, was adopted.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Knight offered a resolution, in the words following: Resolved, That a committee of fifteen be appointed to report to the Senate a plan for the reorganization of the State government, pursuant to the provisions of article five of the Constitution, as amended by vote of the people November third, nineteen hundred and twenty-five, and for the appropriate assignment of all civil, administrative and executive functions of the State government to the several departments provided in section two of said article.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Knight moved to reconsider the vote by which, on the 11th day of January, 1926, a resolution authorizing the appointment of a committee of eleven to report to the Senate a plan of legislative reapportionment, was adopted. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Knight offered a resolution, in the words following: Resolved, That a committee of thirteen be appointed to report to the Senate a plan of legislative reapportionment.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Downing offered a resolution, in the words following: Whereas, Federal judges in the various Federal judicial districts of the State have held it to be within their jurisdiction to appoint receivers for local public utility corporations and to issue injunctions restraining local authorities from administering and enforcing State laws and the provisions of franchises and contracts to which the community is a party.

Whereas, The people of the localities affected thereby consider such judicial action to be contrary to the intent and purpose of sound theories of government and an improper encroachment by Federal authorities on the right of the State of New York to administer its own affairs according to its own laws.

Whereas, The judicial control and supervision of utilities operating mainly in a locality should be properly left to the courts duly constituted in such locality.

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Congress of the United States be and the same is hereby respectfully memorialized to enact with all convenient speed such appropriate legislation as will so limit the jurisdiction of the Federal courts and of the judges thereof as will exclude them from power and authority to act in the above recited matters in all cases in which local judicial authorities are vested with jurisdiction sufficient and competent to enforce substantial justice.

Be it further Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Clerk of the Senate and to each member of Congress and to each Senator elected from New York State.

Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on finance.

The President presented the report of the Department of State Police, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed. (See Document.)

Also, the report of Superintendent of Public Works, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Document.)

Mr. Knight moved that the Senate do now adjourn.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Whereupon, the Senate adjourned.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1926

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Royal A. Stanton.

The journal of January 25th was read and approved.

Mr. Baumes introduced a bill (Int. No. 316) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to ordinances in towns,' which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns, counties and public highways.

Mr. Keck introduced a bill (Int. No. 317) entitled "An act to extend the time of Little Falls and Johnstown Railroad Company to begin and finish the construction of its road and put it in operation, and extending the corporate existence, powers, consents and franchises of the company, ," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Dick introduced a bill (Int. No. 318) entitled "An act to confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of Harry J. O'Connor against the State for personal injuries and damage to personal property alleged to have been sustained by reason of the negligence of the State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on general laws.

Mr. Kleinfeld introduced a bill (Int. No. 319) entitled "An act to amend the Membership Corporations Law, in relation to cemeteries in Queens county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Webb introduced a bill (Int. No. 320) entitled "An act to provide for investigating the desirability of an additional bridge for vehicular traffic over the Hudson river between the village of Catskill and the city of Hudson, and for certain preliminary work relating thereto, and making an appropriation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Westall introduced a bill (Int. No. 321) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the exemption of real and personal property of certain corporations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation and retrenchment. Also, a bill (Int. No. 322) entitled "An act to amend chapter three hundred and fifty-six of the Laws of nineteen hundred and fifteen, entitled 'An act to incorporate the city of White Plains,' in relation to the issuance of bonds by the common council," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities. Mr. Wales introduced a bill (Int. No. 323) entitled "An act to legalize the incorporation and change of name of the Susquehanna