of the years nineteen hundred and twenty and nineteen hundred and twenty-one, relating to defense in actions based upon unjust, unreasonable and oppressive agreements for rent of premises occupied for dwelling purposes in certain cities, and to summary proceedings to recover the possession of real property in certain cities," 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. 3) entitled "An act in relation to defenses to actions or proceedings based on nonpayment of rent for dwellings in certain cities," 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. 4) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section ten of article eight of the Constitution, in relation to the power of counties and cities to make provision for adequate housing facilities for the use of and to be rented to their inhabitants," 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. 5) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to actions to recover real property," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 6) entitled "An act to amend the Real Property Law, in relation to the licensing, regulation and bonding of real estate managers, ," 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. 7) entitled "An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to rate of interest to be charged by pawnbrokers," which was read the first time, and by unanimous. consent was also read the second time, and referred to the commitee on general laws.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 8) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to abolishing capital punishment," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 9) entitled "An act to amend the Real Property Law, in relation to the licensing of banks and trust companies as real estate brokers," 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. 10) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law. in relation to furnishing the certificate serial or registry number of securities purchased," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 11) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to furnishing specified information concerning

the hypothecation or rehypothecation of securities," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 12) entitled "An act to amend the County Law, in relation to the election of public defenders," 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.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 13) entitled "An act to amend chapter nine hundred and twelve of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty, entitled 'An act allowing and regulating boxing and sparring matches, and establishing a State boxing commission, and making an appropriation therefor,' in relation to price of admis sion to boxing and sparring matches," which was 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. 14) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to the duties of the commissioner for the protection of laborers and employes," 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, a bill (Int. No. 15) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to hours of employment of certain State, county and municipal employees," 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, a bill (Int. No. 16) entitled "An act to amend the Labor Law, in relation to aliens," 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, a bill (Int. No. 17) entitled "An act to amend the Election Law, in relation to permitting enrolled party voters to indicate their preferences of candidates for party nomination to the office of President of the United States," 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. 18) entitled "An act to amend the Decedent Estate Law, in relation to a reference," 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. 19) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to the commencement of proceedings by petition or affidavit," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on codes.

Mr. Sheridan introduced a bill (Int. No. 20) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law, in relation to the penalty for failure to pay the bank tax and the moneyed capital tax," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Sheridan, and' by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Dunnigan introduced a bill (Int. No. 21) entitled "An act to amend the State Charities Law, in relation to the approval of contracts for the work of erection, alteration, repairs or improvements of buildings or plant of certain State institutions reporting to the Fiscal Supervisor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance..

Mr. Walker introduced a bill (Int. No. 22) entitled "An act to amend chapter five hundred and eighty-three of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-three, entitled 'An act to create a commission to examine the general laws and to propose changes in the same, in order to meet the requirements of article twelve of the Constitution as the same was proposed to be amended, and making an appropriation for the expenses of such commission,' in relation to report, ," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committen on the judiciary.

The hour of one o'clock having arrived, the President and Senate proceeded to the Assembly Chamber where the Governor appeared in person and read his annual message to the Legislature, upon conclusion of which the President and Senate returned to the Senate Chamber.

Thereupon, the Governor at the hands of his Secretary transmitted to the Senate a copy of such message in writing.

Mr. Downing introduced a bill (Int. No. 23) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to insurance carriers," 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. Love introduced a bill (Int. No. 24) entitled An act to amend chapter two hundred and forty of the Laws of nineteen. hundred and twenty-three, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Ministers' Fund of the Reformed Church in America for the benefit of aged or disabled ministers or of their families, after their retirement from active service,'" 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. Sheridan introduced a bill (Int. No. 25) entitled "An act to amend the General Business Law, in relation to monopolies," 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. Love offered a resolution, in the words following:

Whereas, It is of common report that medicine is being extensively practiced throughout the State of New York by graduates of low-standard institutions, who have obtained diplomas from sources not recognized by New York State authorities and that the

general practice of such so-called physicians has become so great as to jeopardize the public health of the State;

Be it Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That a joint legislative committee is hereby created to consist of three members of the Senate, to be appointed by the Temporary President of the Senate and five members of the Assembly, to be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, to inquire into and ascertain the following facts: If public health has been injured by the activity of self-styled medical institutions and "diploma-mills," if graduates of any such low standard institutions are employed by the State Public Health Service or any other branch of the State government; if the standing of the State medical institutions and of our medical profession generally has been injured in other states by the action of such self-styled medical institutions and diploma-mills; if graduates of such institutions and diploma-mills are now offering themselves as practitioners of medicine in the State of New York; if all of the laws and requirement as to registration are being observed by practitioners of medicine in the State of New York; if any institutions giving degrees in medicine in the State of New York are issuing diplomas or degrees to persons without sufficient knowledge and training as to legitimately entitle them to such diplomas or degrees; to ascertain from the United States government officials if the mails have been used by such self-styled medical institutions and organizations known popularly as diploma-mills for purposes of fraud in connection with the sale of degrees or diplomas in preparation for medical practice, and to inquire to the fullest possible extent as to the legitimate transactions of all institutions of schools issuing such diplomas or degrees.

Such committee shall choose from its members a chairman, may employ a secretary, counsel, stenographers and such other employees and assistants as may be necessary and fix their compensation. Such committee shall have power to sit within and without the city of Albany and within and without the State of New York, have authority to subpoena and compel the attendance of witnesses, including the production of any book, paper, document or record pertaining to the subject of its investigation and shall have and possesses generally all of the powers of a legislative committee.

Such committee shall report to the Legislature of 1925 the result of its findings, together with such remedial legislation as it may deem warranted in suggesting.

Be it further Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the actual and necessary expenses of the committee in carrying out the provisions of this resolution, not exceeding the sum of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), be paid from the legislative contingent fund upon vouchers audited and approved as provided by law.

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

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

Resolved (if the Senate concur), That when the Legislature adjourns this day it be to meet again on Monday, January 7th, at 8:30 o'clock P. M.

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

Mr. Walker 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1924

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Mr. Downing in the chair.

Prayer by Rev. Daniel F. Cronin.

The journal of Wednesday, January 2nd, was read and approved.

Mr. Allen introduced a bill (Int. No. 26) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to the holding by a minor of shares in a savings and loan association, and the withdrawal thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 27) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to the election of officers and directors of savings and loan associations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 28) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to the restrictions of investments in the shares of a savings and loan association," which was read the first time, and and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 29) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to the collection and investment of school savings," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Mr. Fearon introduced a bill (Int. No. 30) entitled "An act to amend the Public Service Commission Law, in relation to increasing the membership of the commission, and providing for the election of public service commissioners by judicial districts," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public service.