Also, a bill (No. 104, Rec. No. 6) entitled "An act to amend the Executive Law, in conformity with the State Departments Law, generally," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

Also, a bill (No. 105, Rec. No. 7) entitled "An act to amend the State Departments Law, in relation to eliminating the division of departmental relations, and repealing section fifty-six of such law," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Westall, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 85, Int. No. 85), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 106, Rec. No. 8) entitled "An act to amend the State Departments Law, in relation to the manner in which departmental powers and duties shall be exercised and performed generally," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Westall, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 92, Int. No. 92), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 107, Rec. No. 9) entitled "An act to amend the State Departments Law, in relation to the appointment and removal of the heads of certain divisions in the department of charities," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Westall, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 88, Int. No. 88), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 108, Rec. No. 10) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to public health," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Westall, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 94, Int. No. 94), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 109, Rec. No. 11) entitled "An act to amend the Indian Law to conform to the State Departments Law, in relation to Indian affairs," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Westall, and by unanimous consent, said bill was substituted for Senate bill (No. 83, Int. No. 83), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 110, Rec. No. 12) entitled "An act to amend the Co-operative Corporations Law to conform to the State Departments Law, in relation to the Department and Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Westall, and by unanimous consent, said bill

was substituted for Senate bill (No. 93, Int. No. 93), now on the order of third reading.

Also, a bill (No. 369, Rec. No. 13) entitled "An act to amend the Executive Law, in conformity with the State Departments Law, in relation to the Department of Law," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

Mr. Hewitt, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Westall (No. 197, Int. No. 197) entitled "An act to amend chapter eight hundred and thirty-six of the Laws of nineteen hundred and twenty-six, entitled An act to create a commission to examine and propose changes in the laws to meet the requirements of article five of the Constitution, relative to reorganization of the State government and making an appropriation for the expenses of such commission,' in relation to report, and making an additional appropriation for such commission," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to.

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

Mr. Campbell, from the committee on banks, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Campbell (No. 21, Int. No. 21) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to publication of reports by banks, trust companies and private bankers," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the comImittee of the whole.

Mr. Campbell, from the committee on banks, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Campbell (No. 22, Int. No. 22) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to conditions precedent to commencing the business of a trust company, reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Campbell, from the committee on banks, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Campbell (No. 23, Int. No. 23) entitled "An act to amend the Banking Law, in relation to restrictions on loans and reserves of banks and trust companies and reserve depositaries," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Fearon, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Freiberg (No. 212, Int. No. 209) entitled "An act to legalize the acts and proceedings of the board of supervisors of the county of Erie and of the officers, agents and voters of the town of Hamburg and of the Lake View fire district within said town in relation to proceedings for the authorization of the issuance of the bonds of such fire district and legalizing and validating such bonds," reported in favor of the

passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Fearon, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Downing (No. 20, Int. No. 20) entitled "An act to incorporate the Fred L. Lavanburg Foundation," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered reprinted and committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Fearon, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Senate bill introduced by Mr. Webb (No. 107, 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," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Hickey offered a resolution, in the words following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That there be and hereby is constituted a joint legislative committee, to consist of two members of the Senate, to be appointed by the Temporary President of the Senate, and three members of the Assembly, to be appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, to examine laws relating to towns and to investigate the needs, affairs and requirements of towns, generally and report a comprehensive recodification of all general and special laws relating to towns, with appropriate legislation, including revision of provisions deemed necessary and proper; that such committee be authorized to sit and hold hearings, both within and without the state, to employ counsel, necessary stenographic, clerical and other assistants and otherwise have all the powers conferred by law upon legislative committees, including the power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and take testimony.

Further Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That such committee report to the Legislature on or before March first, nineteen hundred and twenty-eight, and that there be and hereby is appropriated from the contingent fund of the Legislature for the expenses necessarily incurred by said committee the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, payable on the audit and warrant of the Comptroller in the manner provided by law.

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

The Senate bill (No. 153, Int. No. 153) entitled "An act to amend the Village Law, generally," having been announced for third reading, Mr. J. F. Williams moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on affairs of villages, with instructions to said committee to amend and report the same forthwith, to be reprinted as amended and restored to its place in the order of third reading.

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

Mr. J. F. Williams, from the committee on affairs of villages, reported said bill amended as directed, and the same was ordered reprinted and placed on the order of third reading.

The Senate bill (No. 159, Int. No. 159) entitled "An act to amend the Civil Practice Act, in relation to the fees of the clerks of the counties of Bronx and Queens," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly and request its concurrence therein.

The Assembly bill (No. 110, Rec. No. 12) entitled "An act to amend the Co-operative Corporations Law to conform to the State Departments Law, in relation to the Department and Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the

same.

The Assembly bill (No. 101, Rec. No. 3) entitled "An act repealing article nine of the Executive Law, relating to the State Historian," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the same. The Assembly bill (No. 104, Rec. No. 6) entitled "An act to amend the Executive Law, in conformity with the State Departments Law generally," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate has concurred in the passage of the same. The Assembly bill (No. 102, Rec. No. 4) entitled "An act to amend the Executive Law, in conformity with the State Departments Law, in relation to the Comptroller," was read the third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, the same having been printed and upon the desks of the members in its final form for three calendar legislative days, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows: