Reported the same back with the recommendation that the bill do pass, and that it be ordered to a first reading. Under the rules, the bill was ordered to a first reading. Mr. Dailey, from the Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 221, for "An Act relating to children born out of wedlock and to make uniform the law relating thereto." Reported the same back with an amendment thereto, and recommended that the amendment be adopted, and that the bill as amended do pass, and that it be ordered to a first reading. Under the rules, the bill was ordered to a first reading, and the amendment was ordered printed. Mr. Dailey, from the Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred a bill, Senate Bill No. 249, for "An Act to amend section 2 of 'An Act to revise the law in relation to idiots, lunatics, drunkards and spendthrifts,' approved March 26, 1874, as amended. Reported the same back with an amendment thereto, and recommended that the amendment be adopted, and that the bill as amended do pass, and that it be ordered to a first reading. Under the rules, the bill was ordered to a first reading, and the amendment was ordered printed. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS. The following bills were introduced, each of which were read by title, ordered printed, and under the rules, were referred by the President of the Senate as follows: By Mr. Barr, Senate Bill No. 344, a bill for "An Act to amend section 17 of 'An Act in relation to the construction, operation and maintenance of a deep waterway from the water power plant of the Sanitary District of Chicago at or near Lockport to a point in the Illinois River at or near Utica, and for the development and utilization of the water power thereof,' approved June 17, 1919." Referred to the Committee on Canals and Waterways. By Mr. Barr, Senate Bill No. 345, a bill for "An Act making an additional appropriation for the payment of the employees of the Senate of the Fifty-third General Assembly of the State of Illinois." On motion of Mr. Barr, the bill was read at large a first time and ordered to second reading without reference. By Mr. Buck, Senate Bill No. 346, a bill for "An Act to create a Tax Investigation Commission, to define its powers and duties and to make an appropriation therefor." Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. By Mr. Dailey, by request, Senate Bill No. 347, a bill for “An Act to prevent monopoly and to empower the Insurance Superintendent to reduce, adjust, supervise and regulate the rates for Workmen's Compensation Insurance and providing a penalty for violation thereof." Referred to the Committee on Insurance. By Mr. Duvall, Senate Bill No. 348, a bill for "An Act to amend. section 24 of 'An Act to revise the law in relation to counties,' approved March 31, 1874, as amended." tion. Referred to the Committee on County and Township Organiza By Mr. Mason, Senate Bill No. 349, a bill for "An Act to amend section 57 of 'An Act to revise the law in relation to criminal jurisprudence,' approved March 27, 1874, as amended." Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. By Mr. Sneed, Senate Bill No. 350, a bill for "An Act in relation to water supply systems, sewer systems and water, sewage, and refuse treatment plants." Referred to the Committee on Canals and Waterways. By Mr. Sneed, Senate Bill No. 351, a bill for "An Act to regulate the opening of coal mines, to conserve the coal supply of the State of Illinois and to promote the health and safety of persons employed therein." Referred to the Committee on Mines and Mining. By Mr. Essington, Senate Bill No. 352, a bill for "An Act to amend sections 27, 28 and 104 of an Act entitled, 'An Act in relation to corporations for pecuniary profit,' approved June 28, 1919, and in force July 1, 1919." Referred to the Committee on Corporations and Industrial Affairs. By Mr. Wright, Senate Bill No. 353, a bill for "An Act to authorize the purchase of a site for, and the erection of an armory at Sterling, Illinois, and making an appropriation therefor." Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. By Mr. Kessinger, Senate Bill No. 354, a bill for "An Act imposing a State tax on coal, petroleum and fluorspar; providing for the assessment and collection thereof; and providing penalties for the violation of this Act." Referred to the Committee on Revenue and Finance. By Mr. VanLent, Senate Bill No. 355, a bill for "An Act to amend section 60 of 'An Act in relation to the civil administration of the State government, and to repeal certain Acts therein named,' approved March 7, 1917, as amended." Referred to the Committee on Public Health, Hygiene and Sani tation. By Mr. Van Lent, Senate Bill No. 356, a bill for "An Act to regulate the practice of the treatment of human ailments by the science of Chiropractic for the better protection of the public health, and to prescribe penalties for the violation thereof." Referred to the Committee on Public Health, Hygiene and Sani tation. By Mr. VanLent, Senate Bill No. 357, a bill for "An Act authorizing the West Chicago Park Commissioners to incur additional indebtedness for park purposes and issue bonds in evidence thereof and providing for the payment of such bonds." Referred to the Committee on Municipalities. -38 S J By Mr. Hicks, Senate Bill No. 358, a bill for "An Act to amend sections 4, 5, 8 and 9 of 'An Act concerning child labor, and to repeal an Act entitled, 'An Act to regulate the employment of children in the State of Illinois, and to provide for the enforcement thereof,' approved May 15, 1903, in force July 1, 1903,' approved June 26, 1917, as amended, and to add thereto section 5a.' Referred to the Committee on Education. By Mr. Hicks, Senate Bill No. 359, a bill for "An Act to amend section 274 of 'An Act to establish and maintain a system of free schools,' approved June 12, 1909, as amended." Referred to the Committee on Education. By Mr. MacMurray, Senate Bill No. 360, a bill for "An Act in relation to Sunday closing of certain places of amusement or entertainment." Referred to the Committee on License and Miscellany. A message from the House by Mr. Blaeuer, Assistant Clerk: Mr. President-I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has passed bills of the following titles, in the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to-wit: HOUSE BILL No. 75. A bill for "An Act making an additional appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for State aid to county fairs." HOUSE BILL No. 89. A bill for "An Act to amend section 5 of an Act entitled, "An Act to promote the general welfare of the people of this State by providing compensation for accidental injuries or death suffered in the course of employment within this State; providing for the enforcement and administering thereof, and a penalty for its violation, and repealing an Act entitled, ‘An Act to promote the general welfare of the people of this State by providing compensation for accidental injuries or death suffered in the course of employment,' approved June 10, 1911, in force May 1, 1912,' approved June 28, 1913, in force July 1, 1913, as amended." HOUSE BILL No. 285. A bill for "An Act to add section 12 to Article XI of 'An Act to revise. the law in relation to township organization,' approved March 4, 1874, as amended." Passed the House April 11, 1923, by a two-thirds vote. B. H. MCCANN Clerk of the House. A message from the House by Mr. Blaeuer, Assistant Clerk: Mr. President-I am directed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives has passed bills of the following titles, in the passage of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to-wit: HOUSE BILL No. 55. A bill for "An Act to amend section 2 of 'An Act for the assessment of property and providing the means therefor, and to repeal a certain Act therein named,' approved February 25, 1898, as amended." A bill for "An Act to finance,' approved June 10, HOUSE BIL No. 341. add section 64 to 'An Act in relation to State 1919, as amended.” HOUSE BILL No. 343. A bill for "An Act to amend section 28 of 'An Act in relation to State finance,' approved June 10, 1919." Passed the House April 11, 1923. B. H. MCCANN, Clerk of the House. HOUSE BILLS REFERRED. House Bill No. 55, a bill for "An Act to amend section 2 of 'An Act for the assessment of property and providing the means therefor, and to repeal a certain Act therein named,' approved February 25, 1898, as amended." Was taken up, ordered printed, and under the rules, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Revenue and Finance. House Bill No. 75, a bill for "An Act making an additional appropriation to the Department of Agriculture for State aid to county fairs." Was taken up, ordered printed, and under the rules, was referred. by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Appropriations. House Bill No. 89, a bill for "An Act to amend section 5 of an Act entitled, 'An Act to promote the general welfare of the people of this State by providing compensation for accidental injuries or death suffered in the course of employment within this State; providing for the enforcement and administering thereof, and a penalty for its violation, and repealing an Act entitled, 'An Act to promote the general welfare of the people of this State by providing compensation for accidental injuries or death suffered in the course of employment,' approved June 10, 1911, in force May 1, 1912,' approved June 28, 1913, in force July 1, 1913, as amended.” Was taken up, ordered printed, and under the rules, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Judiciary. House Bill No. 285, a bill for "An Act to add section 12 to Article XI of 'An Act to revise the law in relation to township organization,' approved March 4, 1874, as amended." Was taken up, ordered printed, and under the rules, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on County and Township Organization. House Bill No. 341, a bill for "An Act to add section 634 to 'An Act in relation to State finance,' approved June 10, 1919, as amended." Was taken up, ordered printed, and under the rules, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Revenue and Finance. House Bill No. 343, a bill for "An Act to amend section 28 of ‘An Act in relation to State Finance,' approved June 10, 1919." ' Was taken up, ordered printed, and under the rules, was referred by the President of the Senate to the Committee on Revenue and Finance. The following message from the House of Representatives was taken up for consideration: A message from the House by Mr. Blaeuer, Assistant Clerk: Mr. President-I am directed to inform the Senate that the House has concurred with the Senate in the passage of a bill of the following title, to-wit: SENATE BILL No. 18. A bill for "An Act making an appropriation to the Department of Registration and Education to pay the expense of enforcing the provisions of 'An Act in relation to the definition, registration and regulation of real estate brokers and real estate salesmen,' approved June 29, 1921.” Together with the following amendment (which amendment has been printed by the House), in the adoption of which I am instructed to ask the concurrence of the Senate, to-wit: AMENDMENT No. 1. Amend Senate Bill No. 18 as printed in the House, on page 2, section 1, by striking out line 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following words and figures: "to June 30, 1923, in the following items: For salaries and wages... $7,800 ..$2,400 For the following positions at not to exceed the rates herein specified: For inspectors at rates not to exceed $150 per month.. For clerks and stenographers at rates not to exceed $150 per month... $2,400 For per diem of members of committees at not to exceed $10 per day. . $3,000 For travel For contingencies $5,600 $ 800 Passed the House, as amended, April 11, 1923, by a two-thirds vote. B. H. MCCANN, Clerk of the House. The question being, "Shall the Senate concur with the House of Representatives in the adoption of the amendment?" and the yeas and nays being called, it was decided in the affirmative by the following vote: Yeas, 35; nays, none. The following voted in the affirmative: Messrs. Senate Bill No. 251, a bill for "An Act to amend sections one and seven of an Act entitled, 'An Act to authorize county authorities to establish and maintain a county tuberculosis sanitarium, and branches, dispensaries and other auxiliary institutions connected with the same, and to levy and collect a tax to pay the cost of their establishment and maintenance,' approved June 28, 1915, in force July 1, 1915, by amending said sections to read as follows." Having been printed, was taken up and read at large a second time. |