Whereas, Such notice of contest has been duly referred to the committee on privileges and elections of this House.

Resolved, That said committee on privileges and elections be, and it hereby is, empowered to hear said contest of election; to conduct an investigation into the grounds thereof and to take testimony therein with full power to prosecute its inquiry in every direction as may in its judgment be deemed necessary and proper to enable it to obtain and report to the Senate the facts in reference to said contest of election, together with its recommendations thereon; and

Be it further Resolved, That said committee be, and hereby is, authorized to employ counsel, stenographers and such other assistants as may be deemed necessary for the proper conduct of the inquiry herein directed, and the said committee is further empowered in its discretion to conduct the investigation and take testimony in the city of New York and elsewhere in this State and to have all the powers conferred upon legislative committees by the Legislative law; and

Be it further Resolved, That the expenses of such committee, not exceeding ten thousand dollars, be paid from the contingent fund of the Legislature upon vouchers approved as provided and required by law.

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

The Assembly returned the Senate resolution by Mr. Thayer, extending for one year the Advisory Board on Battlefield and Historic Sites, and authorizing the filling of any vacancies by the Temporary President of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly and the Governor, with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

Also, the Senate resolution by Mr. Schackno, extending the time to March 1st, 1927, for the report of the Joint Legislative Committee to investigate the practice of chiropractic in the State of New York, with a message that they have concurred in the passage of the same.

The Assembly returned the Senate bill (No. 61, Int. No. 61) entitled "An act to amend the State Finance Law, in relation to the certification or approval of accounts and vochers," with a message that it has concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, that the Clerk deliver said bill to the Governor.
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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1927

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

The journal of January 11th was read and approved.

Mr. Burchill introduced a bill (Int. No. 101) entitled "An act in relation to the application and time of application of certain acts of the years nineteen hundred and twenty, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, nineteen hundred and twenty-two, nineteen hundred and twenty-three and nineteen hundred and twenty-four, relating to defenses in actions based upon unjust, unreasonable and oppressive agreements for rent of premises occupied for dwelling purposes in certain cities and to actions and 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 affairs of cities.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 102) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to limitation of compensation," 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. Byrne introduced a bill (Int. No. 103) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to maximum and minimum compensation for 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. Freiberg introduced a bill (Int. No. 104) entitled "An act to amend the Public Service Commissions Law, in relation to values for rate making purposes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public service.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 105) entitled "An act to amend the Railroad Law, in relation to paving and repair of streets," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public service.

Mr. M. J. Kennedy introduced a bill (Int. No. 106) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the amount of the indemnity bonds or insurance policies required from persons engaged in the business of operating public motor vehicles for hire, 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. Webb introduced a bill (Int. No. 107) entitled "An act to amend chapter eighty-nine of the Laws of eighteen hundred and sixty, entitled 'An act to incorporate Saint Stephen's College,' and to repeal certain other acts relating to said college," 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. 108) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to limitation of right to compensation, " 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. 109) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to occupational diseases, 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. 110) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to permanent total disability after permanent 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.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 111) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to permanent 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.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 112) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to the definition of employer," 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. 113) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to the treatment and care of injured 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. 114) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to temporary 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.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 115) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to costs and fees," 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. 116) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to enforcement of payment in default," 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. 117) entitled "An act to amend the Workmen's Compensation Law, in relation to the determination of claims for compensation," 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. Westall introduced a bill (Int. No. 118) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section four of article five of the Constitution, in relation to the head of the Executive Department in the State government," 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. Hewitt introduced a bill (Int. No. 119) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section fourteen of article seven of the Constitution, in relation to a State debt or debts to provide moneys for the elimination of railroad crossings at grade and apportionment of expenses thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Also, a bill (Int. No. 120) entitled "Concurrent resolution. of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to the Constitution, in relation to providing for an executive budget," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Thayer introduced a bill (Int. No. 121) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing amendments to section two of article three, section one of article four and section one of article fourteen of the Constitution, in relation to the terms of office of the Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, affecting in like manner the terms of office of the Comptroller and Attorney General, and in relation to the terms of office of Senators and Members of the Assembly 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.

Mr. Westall introduced a bill (Int. No. 122) entitled "An act to amend the Tax Law and to repeal articles eleven and eleven-a of the Highway Law, in relation to motor vehicles and motor cycles, and in conformity with the State Departments Law," 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.

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

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 ex-officio 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 committees; 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, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the same.

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 Monday, January 17th, at eight thirty 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. Knight offered a resolution, in the words following:

Resolved, That the committee of thirteen members of the Senate heretofore appointed to report to the Senate a plan of legislative re-apportionment be and hereby is continued for the duration of this Senate.

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

Mr. Knight offered a resolution, in the words following: Resolved, That the committee of fifteen members of the Senate heretofore appointed to report to the Senate a plan for the re-organization of the State government pursuant to provisions of Article V of the Constitution as amended by vote of the people November 3, 1925, and for the appropriate assignment of all civil, administrative and executive functions of the State government to the several departments provided in section 2 of said article, be and hereby is continued for the duration of the present Senate with all the powers heretofore conferred including the consideration of legislation relating to such re-organization and referred to it.

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