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Mr. Walton introduced a bill (Int. No. 73) entitled "An act to amend the Executive Law, in relation to the department of State police," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Carroll introduced a bill (Int. No. 74) entitled "An act to amend the Greater New York charter, in relation to salary of borough presidents," 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. Knight introduced a bill (Int. No. 75) entitled "An act to amend the Town Law, in relation to the qualification of voters,” 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. McGarry introduced a bill (Int. No. 76) entitled "An act to authorize and empower the police commissioner of the city of New York to relieve from service Thomas Flaherty as a member of the police force for permanent disabilities received in the performance of his duties while a member of such force and to award him an annual pension during his lifetime of a sum equal to the full compensation at the time of retirement to be paid from the pension fund of such force," 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. Sage introduced a bill (Int. No. 77) entitled "Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section eleven of article eight of the Constitution, in relation to the Hospital Commission," 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. 78) entitled "An act to amend chapter four hundred and sixty-seven of the Laws of nineteen hundred and eight, entitled 'An act to to establish a State Farm for and making an appropriation therefor,' authorizing it use by the State Commission for Mental Defectives in the care, training and custody of mental defectives," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Black offered the following:

Whereas, Agitators have found a great number of people in this State willing to give ear to their revolutionary teachings;

and

Whereas, A potent argument of these agitators is the comparison in the legal statutes between rich violators of the law and poor violators of the law; and

Whereas, Our Penal Law and Code of Criminal Procedure are not easily understood by the people, and contain provisions developed from ancient tradition and not in conformity with modern social conditions; and

Whereas, A man indicted by an ex parte and secret proceeding is generally ruined; and an ex-convict is practically without any rights before a tribunal of alleged justice; and a great number of men are being returned to prisons; therefore be it

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That a committee be appointed consiting of five Senators and seven Assemblymen to investigate our criminal courts, criminal proceedings and penal system, and to make comparative studies of our penal law practice with similar laws in other countries and States, and to report recommendation to the Legislature of nineteen hundred and twenty-one for a simplification of our penal statutes and criminal procedure, together with such recommendations on crime and its punishment as it may deem proper.

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

Mr. Sage moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 11 A. M.

tomorrow.

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1920

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Cuthbert O. S. Kearton.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. McGarry introduced a bill (Int. No. 79) entitled "An act to amend the Transportation Corporations Law, in relation to

prohibiting the charge or collection of rent on electric light meters," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public service.

The President presented a communication, in the words following:

January 7, 1920.

Hon. HARRY C. WALKER, President, New York State Senate, Albany, N. Y.:

SIR. I hereby notify you of the death, on October 2, 1919, of the Hon. James H. Killough, member of the Council of Farms and Markets from the Second Judicial District, and that therefore there is a vacancy existing in said Council. Such vacancies, as provided by the statute, are filled by election by the Legisla ture. Paragraph 3 of section 11 of the Farms and Markets Law provides as follows: "A vacancy in the office of members of such council for a cause other than the expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired term by an election at the session of the Legislature immediately following such vacancy, unless the Legislature is in session when such vacancy occurs, in which case the vacancy shall be filled by the Legislature during such session."

Respectfully yours,

W. E. DANA,

President of the Council of Farms and Markets.

Mr. Sage moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10 o'clock Friday a. M. out of respect to the memory of James H. Killough. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. Whereupon, the Senate adjourned.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1920

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Mr. Sage in the chair.

Mr. Dunnigan introduced a bill (Int. No. 80) entitled “An act to amend the General City Law, in relation to the acquisition by cities of lands for the purpose of erecting dwellings thereon and

the renting of such buildings to the inhabitants of such 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.

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

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

Mr. Carson moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 8:30 P. M., Monday, January 19th.

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1920

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. C. R. Storey.

The journal of Friday, January 16th, was read and approved. Mr. Law introduced a bill (Int. No. 81) entitled "An act to amend the Penal Law, in relation to sedition," 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. 82) entitled "An act to amend the Legislative Law, in relation to the distribution of journals and documents to the Attorney-General," 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. 83) entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to closing highways for repair or construction," 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. Davenport introduced a bill (Int. No. 84) entitled "An act to provide for extending the boundaries of the city of Utica by annexing thereto a part of the town of New Hartford, by vote of the territory proposed to be annexed, and to provide for the government of the annexed territory, and for the payment of school and sewer district bonded indebtedness," 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. Kasson introduced a bill (Int. No. 85) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Caroga, in the county of Fulton," 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. 86) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Ephratah, in the county of Fulton," 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. 87) entitled "An act for the relief of the town of Bleecker, in the county of Fulton," 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. G. L. Thompson introduced a bill (Int. No. 88) entitled "An act to amend the Education Law, in relation to the payment of State tuition for the instruction of nonresident academic pupils," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public education.

Mr. Walton introduced a bill (Int. No. 89) entitled "An act to provide for the construction of a bridge over Schoharie creek, at Prattsville, on State highway number eight hundred and eightysix, on State route number five-a, 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. Baumes introduced a bill (Int. No. 90) entitled "An act to revive and extend the corporate existence of the Sterling

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