Mr. Bright, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 162, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act relating to the propagation, planting, preservation and gathering of clams and oysters in the tidal waters of this State, and enlarging and defining the powers and duties of the Board of Shell Fisheries,'" approved March twenty-fourth, one thousand nine hundred and seventeen, Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Game and Fisheries. Mr. Ackerson, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 163, entitled "An act to incorporate the borough of Freehold, in the county of Monmouth," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Mackay, on leave, introduced Senate Bill No. 164, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act relating to courts having criminal jurisdiction and regulating proceedings in criminal cases (Revision of 1898),' Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Allen, on leave, introduced Senate Joint Resolution No. 3, entitled "Joint resolution for the creation of a commission for investigation of conditions surrounding the production, transportation, and distribution of milk in this State," Which was read for the first time by its title, ordered to have a second reading, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Mr. Ackerson asked consent to withdraw Senate Bill No. 136. Which was agreed to. Senate Bill No. 31, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to improve the condition of tenement houses in this State and to establish a State Board of Tenement House Supervision,' approved March twenty-fifth, one thousand nine hundred and four," Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were— Messrs. Ackerson, Barber, Bright, Brown, Case, Conrad, Fithian, Haines, Hammond, Kays, Mackay, Smith, Sturgess, Wells, Whitney-15. In the negative-None. The Secretary was directed by the President to carry said bill to the House of Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has passed the same, and requests its concurrence therein. Senate Bill No. 59, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act concerning municipalities,'" approved March twentyseventh, one thousand nine hundred and seventeen, Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were— Messrs. Bright, Brown, Case, Conrad, Edwards, Fithian, Haines, Hammond, Mackay, Martens, Smith, Sturgess, Whitney-13. In the negative-None. The Secretary was directed by the President to carry said bill to the House of Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has passed the same, and requests its concurrence therein. Senate Bill No. 60, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act respecting the Orphans' Court and relating to the powers and duties of the ordinary, and the Orphans' Court and surrogates'" (Revision, 1898), approved June fourteenth, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight,'" and which said amendment was approved March twentieth, one thousand nine hundred and fourteen, Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Allen, Bright, Brown, Case, Conrad, Edwards, Fithian, Haines, Hammond, Kays, Mackay, Martens, Smith, Sturgess, Whitney-15. In the negative-None. The Secretary was directed by the President to carry said bill to the House of Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has passed the same, and requests its concurrence therein. Senate Bill No. 71, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to provide for the regulation and incorporation of insurance companies and to regulate the transaction of insurance business in this State,'" approved April third, one thousand nine hundred and two, Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Ackerson, Allen, Bright, Brown, Conrad, Edwards, Fithian, Haines, Hammond, Kays, Mackay, Martens, Pilgrim, Smith, Sturgess, Wells-16. In the negative-None. The Secretary was directed by the President to carry said bill to the House of Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has passed the same, and requests its concurrence therein. Senate Bill No. 79, entitled "An act to authorize boards of chosen freeholders in counties of the first class in this State in which there is or may hereafter be established a county board of health to appropriate moneys for the construction, repair, equipment and maintenance of a public hospital for the treatment of contagious diseases,” Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Ackerson, Allen, Barber, Bright, Brown, Case, Conrad, Edwards, Fithian, Haines, Hammond, Kays, Mackay, Martens, Pilgrim, Smith, Sturgess, Wells, Whitney 19. In the negative-None. The Secretary was directed by the President to carry said bill to the House of Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has passed the same, and requests its concurrence therein. Senate Bill No. 36, entitled “An act to establish a State Highway Commissioner and to define his powers and duties," Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Ackerson, Barber, Brown, Edwards, Kays, Martens-6. In the negative were— Messrs. Allen, Bright, Case, Conrad, Fithian, Haines, Hammond, Mackay, Pilgrim, Smith, Sturgess, Wells, Whit ney-13. Senate Bill No. 7, entitled "An act requiring the marking of vehicles owned by the State of New Jersey," Was taken up on third reading. Mr. Whitney asked unanimous consent to amend said bill on third reading. Which was agreed to. Mr. Whitney offered the following amendments: Section 1, line 4, add after the word "or" and before the word. "name" the word "abbreviated". Section 2, line 8, strike out the period and add after the word "vehicles" "and the Governor of the State". Which were read and adopted. Senate Bill No. 7, as amended, entitled "An act requiring the marking of vehicles owned by the State of New Jersey," Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Ackerson, Barber, Bright, Brown, Conrad, Edwards, Haines, Hammond, Kays, Mackay, Martens, Pilgrim, Sturgess, Wells, Whitney—15. In the negative-None. The Secretary was directed by the President to carry said bill to the House of Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has passed the same, and requests its concurrence therein. Senate Bill No. 50, entitled "A supplement to an act entitled 'An act to establish a thorough and efficient system of free public 20 Sen Jour schools, and to provide for the maintenance, support and management thereof,'" approved October nineteenth, one thousand nine hundred and three, Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Ackerson, Barber, Bright, Brown, Conrad, Haines, Hammond, Kays, Pilgrim, Smith, Wells, Whitney—12. In the negative-None. The Secretary was directed by the President to carry said bill to the House of Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has passed the same, and requests its concurrence therein. Senate Bill No. 48, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled "A supplement to an act entitled 'An act to establish a thorough and efficient system of free public schools and to provide for the maintenance, support and management thereof,'" approved October nineteenth, one thousand nine hundred and three,' which said supplement was approved April second, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen," approved April eighth, one thousand nine hundred and fifteen, Was taken up and read a third time. Upon the question, "Shall this Senate bill pass?" it was decided as follows: In the affirmative were Messrs. Ackerson, Barber, Bright, Brown, Case, Conrad, Edwards, Fithian, Mackay, Pilgrim, Smith, Wells, Whitney-13. In the negative—None. The Secretary was directed by the President to carry said bill to the House of Assembly and inform that body that the Senate has passed the same, and requests its concurrence therein. Senate Bill No. 49, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to supplement an act entitled "An act to establish a thorough and efficient system of free public schools, and to provide for the maintenance, support and management thereof," approved October nineteenth, one thousand nine hundred and three,'" approved April fourteenth, one thousand nine hundred and fourteen, Was taken up and read a third time. |