JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
OF THE
STA.TE OF GEORGIA
AT THE
REGULAR SESSION
OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
At Atlanta, Wednesday, June 26, 1929
1929 STEIN PRINTING CO., STATE PRINTERS
ATLANTA. GA.
JOURNAL
REPRESENTATI\"E HALL, ATLANTA, GA .
.WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1929.
The Representatives-elect of the General Assembly of Georgia for the years 1929-1930, met pursuant to law in the Representative Hall at 10:00 o'clock A. M. this day, and were called to order by E. B. Moore, Clerk of the last House of Representatives. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. H. Faust, Pastor of the Gordon Street Baptist Church, Atlanta.
The Secretary of State transmitted to the Clerk the following certified list of names of the Representatives-elect:
GEORGIA
Representatives elected at the General Election held 1'\ovember 6th, 1928.
County
Representative
Appling _____________________ J. A. Ross Atkinson ____________________ Chas. E. S. Stewart Bacon ________________________ L. S. Lee Baker________________________ L. W. Parr, Baldwin______________________ Marion Allen Banks________________________ J. B. G. Logan Barrow_______________________ R. B. Russell, Jr. Bartow _______________________ H. P. McElreath Bartow _______________________ Wm. S. Peebles Ben Hi!J_ _____________________Wesley R. Walker Berrien_______________________ A. D. Tucker Bibb_________________________ Harry E. Nottingham Bibb _________________________ L. T. Gillen
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
County
Representative
Bibb____
____________w. 0. Cooper, Jr.
Bleckley_ _
___________ .GuY D. Jackson
Brantley__
____________ J. C. Strickland
Brooks__ Brooks __ _ BrYan__
_________ .. S. M. Turner
_____________w. A. Walker _____________w. F. Slater
Bulloch___ ________________Howell Cone
Bulloch_____________________ H. D. Brannen
Burke_______________________ w. D. Bell
Burke__
______________ John J. Jones
Butts ________________________ .R. A. Franklin
Calhoun _________________ .....W. T. Atkins
Camden ______________________Ward Harrison
CampbelL ___________________ c. H. Gullatt
Candler. ____________________ .J. C. Trapnell
Carroll_______________________ s. C. Boykin
CarrolL.~--------- __________ c. K. Henderson, Jr.
Catoosa_______________________ R. H. Bandy
Charlton ____________________ .L. E. Mallard
Chatham______ __________ Columbus E. Alexander
Chatham________
__.____ Spence M. Grayson
Chatham_______
_____ .Lewis A. Mills
Chattahoochee.__
____ ..Chas. N. Howard
Chattooga_ ___
_______ B. H. Edmondson
Cherokee____
__________ .Jos. E. Johnston
Clarke________ ___________ R. T. DuBose
Clarke______________________ .. J. Emory Wood
Clay__________________________ E. R. Shaw
Clayton _____________________ J. E. Mundy
Clinch_______________________ .L. H. Lochliear
Cobb _________________________ Orlando Awtrey
Cobb _________________________W. T. Pace
Coffee ________________________ J. M. Thrash
Colquitt______________________ L. L. Moore
Colquitt______________________ Jno. C. Parker
Columbia___________________ .J. L. Weeks
Cook ________________________ H. W. Nelson
Coweta ___________________ ..J. Courtney McKoy
Coweta ____________________ w. c. Kinnard
Crawford ____________________Walter F. Andrews
Crisp ________________________ Charles L. Harris
Dade _______________________ ..B. Brock
Dawson ______________________ J. M. Bearden
Decatur_____________________ .J. M. Simmons
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County
Representative
Decatur ____________ _ DeKalb _________ _
E. H. Griffin __Robert Ramspeck
DeKalb
_____ Hooper Alexander
DeKalb_
______ John W. Weekes
Dodge _________ _ Dodge ___________ _ Dooly ______________ _
__R. F. Burch ____ J. L. Yawn ___ E. B. Dykes
Dougherty ____________________ Cruger Westbrook
Douglas ______________________ A. A. Fowler
Early _________________________ Joseph Freeman
Echols ________________________!. F. Culpepper
Effingham_____________ ____ H. L. Seckinger
Elbert____________
_____ H. A. Adams
Elbert ____ _
______ T. J. Hewell
EmanueL ____________________ T. N. Brown
EmanueL ________ _ ______ J. R. Powell, Jr.
Evans ____ _ Fannin ___ _
__________ B. G. Tippins
____________ c. c. Kiker
Fayette_
__________ J. W. Culpepper
Floyd __ _
J. S. Crawford
Floyd__ _
J. Scott Davis
Floyd___ ________ _
H. L. Lanham
Forsyth_______ _
Herbert Kirby
Franklin __ _ _________________ L. S. Johnson
Fulton _______________________ Geo. Brown
Fulton ______________________Miss Bessie Kempton
Fulton____________
____ Luther Still
Gilmer_____________ _______Watkins Edwards
Glascock __ Glynn ____________ _
__J. M. Swint _____ J. T. Colson
Gordon _______________________ B. Y. Dickey
Grady ________________________ H. H. Wind
Greene __________ _ Gwinnett ______ _
_____ J.P. Brown
______w. G. Holt
Gwinnett______ _
Habersham __ Hall ______________ _
______ E. L. McKelvey
____w. B. Ellard
___ Boyd Sloan
Hall__________________________W. V. Lance
Hancock _____________________ John C. Lewis
Haralson______
__J. F. Reid
Harris _________ _
_____ H. C. Kimbrough
Hart__________ _ ____________A. N. Alford
Heard ______________________ G. W. Barker
Henry _______________________ D. J. Arnolds
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JouRNAL oF THE HousE,
County
Representative
Houston_____________
_J.P. Duncan
Irwin________________________ J. E. Howell
Jackson_______________
_Homer Hancock
Jackson _____________________ J. E. J. Lorrl
Jasper_ _______________________ w. H. Key
Jeff Davis____________
John A. Cromartie
Jefferson __ _
___ T. F. Purvis
Jefferson Jenkins ____ _
__ J. P. Rabun
__ w. C. Perkins
Johnson ___ _ Jones __ _
__A. L. Hatcher __________ L. P. James
Lamar___ _
Harvey J. Kennedy
Lanier__ Laurens __________ _
Laurens ____ _ Laurens ________ _ Lee _____ _
____ L. L. Patten S.P.New _J. B. Bedingfield
_ R. C. Coleman __G. H. Richardson
Liberty_
__Donald F. Martin
Lincoln _____ _ Long_______ _
F. A. McWhorter ___ T. L. Howard
Lowndes__ _ Lowndes ___ _
__ H. B. Edwards __________ J.D. Ashley
Lumpkin __
_____________ Fred C. Jones
Macon __
____ J. W. Nelson
Madison __ _ Marion ____ _
Miles Collier ______ Joe S. Burgin
McDuffie __ Mcintosh___ _ Meriwether_ ___ _
_ J. S. Jones H. G. Atwood
__G. A. Huddleston
Meriwether_ Miller_ ____________ _
Milton ___________ _
MitchelL ________ _
___ J. M. Mullins
_w. I. Geer
_J. H. Mansell ____ E. M. Davis
MitchelL_ Monroe ___ _
__Dutch Wilkes ____ R. C. Goolsby, Sr.
Montgomery_ Morgan ____ _ Murray __
Hugh Peterson, Jr. __John Bostwick __F. C. Bentley
Muscogee __ _
Willis Battle
Muscogee __
__C. J. Meredith
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Muscogee __________ _
Columbus Roberts
Newton ____________ _
C. C. King
Oconee ____________ _
J. A. Osborn
Oglethorpe _______ _
Hamilton McWhorter
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County
Representative
Paulding ____________________ H. H. Watson
Peach__________________
_E. Leroy Fagan
Pickens. _____________________ R. L. McClain
Pierce ________________________ J. R. Walker, Jr.
Pike __________________________ G. D. Dominick
Polk_________________________ C. I. Scarborough
Pulaski_______ _________
D. C. Chalker
Putnam _____________________ J. 0. Wall
Quitman___________
J. B. Oliver
Rabun_______
H. C. Blalock
Randolph__
L. B. West
Richmond___
H. C. Parker
Richmond___
M. B. Pilcher
Richmond __
A. L. Traylor
Rockdale ______ _ Schley__________ _ Screven____________ . __ _ Screven ___________ _
C. R. Cannon C. L. Battle J. S. Powell J.C.Cail
Seminole __
J. E. Johnson
Spalding __
C. A. Byars
Stephens__ _
Fermor Barrett
Stewart____ _ Sumter_________ _
D. G. Bland A. F. Hodges
Sumter_ ___ _
A. E. Hines
Talbot____ _ Taliaferro____ _
John H. McGehee B. R. Trotter
TattnalL __ _ Taylor_ _______ _
J. C. Beasley C. H. Neisler
Telfair_____ _
D. W. Phillips
TerrelL _____ _ Thomas _____ _
C. M. Harris W. B. Cochran
Thomas_____
__W. 'I. Madre
Tift_________
T. E. Phillips
Toombs____________________ J. Ellis Pope
Towns________
W. T. Ellis
Treutlen______________________ S. Courson
Troup________________________ M. U. Mooty
Troup________________________ R. W. Martin
Turner_ _____________________ G. A. Owens
Twiggs _______________________ W. C. Stokes
Union________________________ B. H. Stone
Upson________________________ R. E. Hightower, Jr.
Walker_ _______________________ John M. Hutcheson
Walker_ _______________________ J. R. Rosser
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
County
Representative
Walton___________
___ L. P. Chick
Walton__________
____ J. H. Felker
Ware_________________ ______ S. T. Beaton
Ware __________________________ J. E. T. Bowden
Warren _______________________ C. M. Swain
Washington __________________ Marvin P. Scruggs
Washington __________________ Jack B. Taylor
Wayne ________________________!. s. Bennett Webster_ _____________________ J. w. Montgomery
Wheeler_ ______________________ R. E. Rivers
White_________________________ T. J. Hanie
Whitfield_____________________ Oliver Hardin Wilcox________________________ J. Q. Wilson
Wilkes ________________________ Edward W. Adams
Wilkes________________________ Thomas W. Cozart
Wilkinson ____________________Eli B. Hubbard Worth ________________________W. J. Crowe Worth ________________________ 0. M. Thomson
STATE OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF SECRETARy OF STATE
I, GEO. H. CARSWELL, SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, THAT THE two pages of typewritten matter attached hereto contain the names of the Representatives from the various counties in the General Assembly of Georgia, elected at the general election held Nove~ber 6th, 1928, as shown by the consolidated returns of said election, which returns ~re on file in this office, and I hereby certify that the said persons were duly elected as Representatives to the legislature from the county placed opposite the name, as shown by the consolidated returns of said election.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand ~nd affixed the seal of my office, at the Capital, in the City of Atlanta, this 25th day of June in the year of our Lord
wEDNESDAY, JuNE 26, 1929.
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0Ee Thousand I\ine Hundred and Twentynine and of the Inderendence of the United State of Arr.erica the One Hundred and Fifty-third.
GEO. H. CARSWELL,
Secretary of State.
STATE OF GEORGIA
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
I, GEO. H. CARSWELL, SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, THAT a special election was held in
SUMTER COUNTY, GA., December 12, 1928, for the purpose of electing a Representative from said county to the House of Representatives of Georgia, to fill the unexpired term of Han. A. E. Hines, deceased, and that the consolidated returns of said special election, which returns are on file in this office, show the following result:
P. F. Bahnsen, Received 210 votes,
0. C. Johnson, Received 219 votes,
R. L. Maynard, Received 412 votes, (Elected)
J. W. McDonald, Received 208 votes:
That a special election was held m
LINCOLN COUNTY, GA., April 17th, 1929, for the purpose of electing a Representative from said county, to the House of Representatives of Georgia, to fill the unexpired term of Han. F. A. McWhorter, deceased, and that the result of said special election, according to the consolidated returns, which are on file in this office, was as follows:
James H. Boykin, Received 256 votes:
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JOURNAL OF THE HousE,
That a special election was held in
WARE COUNTY, GA., May 21, 192H, for the purpose of electing a Representative from said countv to the House of Representatives of Georgia, to fill the un~xpired term of Hon. J. E. Bowden, deceased, and th:lt the cons::Jlidate:l returns of said special e!ection, which returns are on file in this office, show the following result:
Leon F. Hobby, Received 783 votes.
C. V. Stanton, Received 1001 votes, (Elected)
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 25th day of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-nine and of the Independence of the United States of America the One Hundred and Fifty-third.
GEo. H. CARSWELL,
Secretary o/ State.
The roll of counties was called and the Representativeselect came forward to the bar of the House of Representatives, the oath of office being administered by the Honorable Marcus W. Beck, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.
The next business being the election of a Speaker, Honorable J. C. Beasley of Tattnall, placed the name of Honorable Richard B. Russell, Jr., of Barrow in nomination and the nomination was seconded by Messrs. Stewart of Atkinson, Lord of Jackson, Davis of Mitchell, Brock of Dade, Bostwick of Morgan, McGehee of Talbot, Stokes of Twiggs, McWhorter of Oglethorpe and Still of Fulton.
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The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Adams of Wilkes
Cromartie
Johnston
Adkins
Crowe
Jones of Burke
Alexander of Chatham Culpepper of Fayette Jones of McDuffie
Alexander of DeKalb Davis of Floyd
Kempton
Allen
Davis of Mitchell
Kennedy
Andrews
Dickey
Key
Arnold
Dominick
Kiker
Ashley
Duncan
Kimbrough
Atwood
Dykes
Kinnard
Awtrey
Edwards of Gilmer
King
Bandy
Edwards of Lowndes Kirby
Barrett
Ellard
Lance
Battle of Muscogee Ellis
Lanham
Battle of Schley
Fagan
Lewis
Bearden
Felker
Lochliear
Beasley
Fowler
Logan
Beaton
Franklin
Lord
Bedingfield
Freeman
McClain
Bell
Gillen
McElreath
Bentley
Goolsby
McGehee
Blalock
Grayson
McKelvey
Bland
Griffin
McKoy
Bostwick
Gullatt
McWhorter
Boykin of Carroll
Hancock
Mardre
Boykin of Lincoln
Hanie
Mallard
Brannen
Hardin
Mansell
Brock
Harris of Crisp
Martin of Liberty
Brown of Emanuel Harris of Terrell
Martin of Troup
Brown of Fulton
Harrison
Maynard
Burch
Hatcher
Meredith
Burgin
Henderson
Mills
Byars
Hewell
Montgomery
Cail
Hightower
Moore
Chalker
Hodges
Mooty
Chick
Holt
Mundy
Cochran
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Neisler
Coleman
Howell
Nelson of Cook
Collier
Hubbard
Nelson of Macon
Colson
I: uddleston
New
Cone
Hutcheson
Nottingham
Cooper
Jackson
Oliver
Courson
James
Osborn
Cozart
Johnson of Franklin Owen
Crawford
Johnson of Seminole Pace
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Jot:RNAL OF THE HaesE,
Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telhir Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Ram speck Richardson Rivers Ross Rosser
Russell Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash ThomosoiJ Tippins
Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Russell . . ............................. 20:3
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
Upon consolidating the votes cast it was found that Mr. Russell had received 191 votes, being the entire number of votes cast.
The Honorable Richard B. Russell, Jr., having received a majority of all the votes cast was declared elected Speaker for the ensuing term of two years.
The Chair appointed the following Committee to escort the Speaker to the Speaker's stand: Messrs. Beasley of Tattnall, Peterson of Montgomery, and Wood of Clarke.
The Speaker was escorted to the Speaker's stand by the Committee and delivered an address to the House.
The next order of business being the election of the Clerk of the House, Honorable J. W. Culpepper of Fayette placed in nomination the name of E. B. Moore of DeKalb County, which was seconded by Messrs. Moore of Col-
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quitt, Trotter of Taliaferro, Lord of Jackson, Burgin of Marion, Rosser of Walker, Weekes of DeKalb, Stokes of Twiggs, Bentley of Murray, Sloan of Hall and Miss Kempton of Fulton.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Adams of Elbert
Chick
Adams of Wilkes
Cochran
Adkins
Coleman
Alexander of Chatham Colson
Alexander of DeKalb Cone
Alford
Cooper
Allen
Courson
Andrews
Cozart
Arnold
Crawford
Ashley
Cromartie
Awtrey
Crowe
Bandy
Culpepper of Echols
Barker
Culpepper of Fayette
Barrett
Davis of Floyd
Battle of Muscogee Davis of Mitchell
Battle of Schley
Dickey
Bearden
Dominick
Beasley
Duncan
Beaton
Dykes
Bedingfield
Edmondson
Bell
Edwards of Gilmer
Bennett
Edwards of Lowndes
Bentley
Ellard
Blalock
Fagan
Bland
Felker
Bostwick
Fowler
Boykin of Carroll
Franklin
Boykin of Lincoln
Freeman
Brannen
Gillen
Brock
Goolsby
Brown of Emanuel Grayson
Brown of Fulton
Griffin
Burch
Gullatt
Burgin
Hancock
Byars
Hanie
Cail
Hardin
Cannon
Harris of Crisp
Chalker
Harris of Terrell
Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howell Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKoy McWhorter
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JocRNAL oF THE HocsE,
Mardre Mallard Mansell Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills Montgomery M-ore Mooty Mullins Mundy Niesler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles
Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland
Swan Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wa'l Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Moore ................................ 191
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was. dispensed with.
Upon consolidating the votes cast it was found that Mr. Moore had received 191 votes, being the entire number of votes cast.
E. B. Moore, of DeKalb, having received a majority of all the votes cast was declared elected Clerk for the ensuing term of two years.
The Speaker appointed the following Committee to escort the Clerk to the Clerk's stand: Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette, Weekes of DeKalb, and Miss Kempton of Fulton.
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The Clerk was escorted to the Clerk's Stand by the Committee.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
By Mr. West of Randolph-
House Resolution No. 1. A Resolution that the Senate be notified that the House has been organized by the election of Honorable Richard B. Russell, Jr., of Barrow as Speaker and E. B. Moore, of DeKalb as Clerk.
By Mr. West of Randolph-
House Resolution No. 2. A Resolution that a Committee of three from the House to be appointed by the Speaker and two from the Senate to be appointed by the President to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has been organized and is now ready for the transaction of business.
The Speaker appointed the following members on the part of the House to notify the Governor: Messrs. Hancock of Jackson, Ashley of Lowndes and Burgin ofMarion.
The next order of business being the election of Speaker Pro-Tem of the House Mr. Culpepper of Fayette placed in nomination the name of Honorable Arlie D. Tucker of Berrien, which nomination was seconded by Messrs. Thrash of Coffee, Nelson of Cook, Huddleston of Meriwether, Still of Fulton, Coleman of Laurens, Crowe of Worth, Westbrook of Dougherty, Howell of Irwin, Shaw of Clay, Walker of Ben Hill, Burch of Dodge, Adkins of Calhoun, Stokes of Twiggs, Burgin of Marion, and Ellard of Habersham.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Adams of Elbert
Alexander of DeKalb
Adams of Wilkes
Alford
Adkins
Allen
Alexander of Chatham Andrews
Arnold Ashley Atwood Awtrey
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JOURNAL oF THE HousE,
Bandy Barker Barrett Battle of Muscogee Battle of Schley Bearden Beasley Beaton Bedingfield Bell Bennett Blalock Bland Bostwick Boykin of Carroll Boykin of Lincoln Brannen Brock Brown of Emanuel Burch Burgin Byars Cail Cannon Chalker Chick Cochran Coleman Collier Colson Cone Cooper Courson Cozart Crawford Cromartie Crowe Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd Davis of Mitchell Dickey Dominick Duncan Dykes Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer
Edwards of Lowndes Lewis
Ellard
Lochliear
Ellis
Logan
Fagan
Lord
Felker
McClain
Fowler
McGehee
Franklin
McKelvey
Freeman
McKoy
Gillen
McWhorter
Goolsby
Mardre
Griffin
Mallard
Gullett
Mansell
Har..c:ck
Martin of Liberty
Hanie
Martin of Troup
Hardin
Maynard
Harris of Crisp
Meredith
Harris of Terrell
:fuills
Harrison
Montgomery
Hatcher
Moore
Henderson
Moot:v
Hewell
Mullins
Hightower
Mundy
Holt
Neisler
Howard of Chatt'h'cheeNelson of Cook
Howell
Nelson of Macon
Hubbard
New
Huddleston
Nottingham
Hutcheson
Oliver
Jackson
Osborn
James
Owen
Johnson of Franklin Pace
Johnson of Seminole Parker of Colquitt
Johnston
Parker of Richmond
Jones of Burke
Parr
Jones of Lumpkin
Patten
Kempton
Peebles
Kennedy
Perkins
Key
Peterson
Kiker
Phillips of Telfair
Kimbrough
Phillips of Tift
Kinnard
Pilcher
King
Pope
Kirby
Powell of Emanuel
Lance
Purvis
Lanham
Rabun
Lee
Rams peck
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Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart
Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swan Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Turner Walker of Ben Hill
Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Tucker ............................... 192
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
Upon consolidating the vote it was found that Mr. Tucker had received 192 votes, being the entire number of votes cast.
Mr. Tucker, having received a majority of all the votes cast was declared elected Speaker Pro-Tem for the ensuing term of two years.
The Speaker appointed the following Committee to escort the Speaker Pro-Tem to the Speaker's stand: Messrs. Crowe of Worth, Patten of Lanier, and Huddleston of Meriwether.
The Speaker Pro-Tem was escorted to the Speaker's stand and delivered an address to the House.
The following Resolution was read and adopted:
By Mr. West of Randolph-
House Resolution No. 3. A Resolution that the Speaker be and is hereby authorized to appoint a Chaplain and Postmistress for the session or for any part of the session that he may see fit.
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The next order of business being the election of the Messenger of the House, J\1r. Howell of Irwin placed in nomination the name of Honorable William Henderson of Earlv Countv, which nomination was seconded bv l\Iessrs. Walker of Ben Hill, Traylor of Richmond, Bo~twick of Morgan, and Edwards of Lowndes.
Mr. Barrett of Stephens placed in nomination the name of Honorable John RampleY of Habersham County, which nomination was seconded bv Mr. Ellard of Habersham.
Mr. Key of Jasper placed in nomination the name of
Honorable T. J. :\nderson of Chattooga County, which
nomination was seconded bv Messrs. Turner of Brooks, Brock of Dade, and Crawfo~d of Floyd.
Mr. Stokes of Twiggs placed in nomination the name of Honorable L. L. Griffin of Twiggs County, which nomination was seconded bv 1\:Iessrs. New of Laurens, and Peterson of Montgom~ry.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Adams of Elbert_
H
Adams of Wilkes _________ _ H Adkins__________________ _ H
Alexander of Chatham __ G
Alexander of DeKalb ____ _ A
Alford ___________________ _ H
Allen _________ _
H
Andrews ________________ _ H
Arnold __________ _
H
Ashley __________________ _ H
Atwood __________________ _ H
Awtrey __________________ _ H
Bandy___________________ _ A
Barker. _______________ . - - R
Barrett___ _________ ___ R
Battle of Muscogee ______ _ H
Battle of Schley_________ _ H Bearden _________________ _ R Beasley__________________ _ H
Beaton__________________ _ H Bedingfield______________ _ G
BelL ____ -- __ ------------- H Bennett. ________________ _ H Bentley__________________ _ A Blalock __________________ _ R Bland___________________ _ H Bostwick ________________ _ H
Boykin of Carroll________ _ R
Boykin of Lincoln_______ _ H Brannen ________________ _ G Brock___________________ _ A
Brown of Emanuel ______ _ G
Brown of Fulton ________ _ H Burch___________________ _ H Burgin __________________ _ A Byars____________________ _ H Cail _____________________ _ H Cannon_________________ _ H Ohalker.. _______________ _ H Chick ___________________ _ H Cochran. ________________ _ H Coleman_________________ _ G
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Collier_______ ___________ _ H
Colson __________________ _ H Cone ____________________ _ G Coor.er_ _________________ _ H
Courson _________________ _ G
Cozart ___________________ _ H
Crawford ________________ _ A
Cromartie _______________ _ H
Crowe _______________ _
H
Culpepper of Echols _____ _ H
Culpepper of Fayette____ _ H
Davis o Floyd___________ _ A
Davis of Mitchell ________ _ H
Dickey__________________ _ H
Dominick________________ _ G
Duncan _________________ _ H
Dykes ___________________ _ H
Edmondson _____________ _ A
Edwards of Gilmer_ _____ _ A
Edwards of Lowndes ____ _ H
Ellard ___________________ _ R
Ellis _____________________ _ H
Fagan___________________ _ H
Felker_ __________________ _ H
Fowler___________________ _ G
Franklin ________________ _ R
Gillen ___________________ _ H Goolsby _________________ _ H
Grayson _________________ _ G Gullatt__________________ _ H
IIancock ________________ _ R
IIanie ___________________ _ H
liardin__________________ _ R
Harris of Crisp__________ _ H
IIarrison ________________ _ R
Hatcher_ ________________ _ G
Henderson_______________ _ A
liewelL _________________ _ H
IIodges __________________ _ H
IIolt_____________________ _ R
Howard of Chatt'h'chee__ H IIowell __________________ _ H Hubbard ________________ _ H
IIuddleston _____________ _ II Hutcheson______________ _ A Jackson _________________ _ G
James ___________________ _ H
Johnson of Franklin____ _ R
Johnson of Seminole ____ _ H Johnston _______________ _ H
Jones of Burke__________ _ H
Jones of Lumpkin ______ _ H
Jones of McDuffie_______ _ H Kempton________________ _ H Kennedy ________________ _ H Key _____________________ _ A Kiker____________________ _ H Kimbrough_____________ _ H Kin nard_________________ _ G King ____________________ _ H Kirby ___________________ _ H Lance ___________________ _ R Lanham_________________ _ A Lee ______________________ _ H Lewis ____________________ _ R Lochliear________________ _ H Lord__________ _________ _ R
McElreath _______________ _ A McGehee ________________ _ H McKelvey ________________ _ H McKoy_ ___ __________ - __ G
McWhorter ______________ _ R Mardre __________________ _ H Mallard __________________ _ G Mansell __________________ _ R
Martin of Liberty________ _ H
Martin of Troup _________ _ G Maynard ________________ _ B
Meredith _______________ -- H Mills ____________________ _ H Montgomery_____________ _ R Moore ___________________ _ H Mooty ___________________ _ G Mullins__________________ _ H Mundy__________________ _ H Neisler __________________ _ G
Nelson of Cook__________ _ H
Nelson of Macon_________ _ H
New___________ - ___ ----- -- G Nottingham _____________ _ H Osborn__________________ _ H Owen___________________ -- H
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Pace_____________________ _ 1I Slater___________________ _ H
Parker of Colquitt_______ _ 1I Sloan ___________________ _ H
Parker of Richmond_____ _ 1I Stanton_________________ _ H
Parr_____________________ _ 1I
Patten __________________ _ 1I Peebles __________________ _ 1I Perkins _________________ _ 1I
Stewart _________________ _ H StilL ___________________ _ G Swain ___________________ _ H Swint ___________________ _ G
Peterson ________________ _ G Taylor_ __________________ _ H
Phillips of Telfair_ ______ _ H Thrash__________________ _ H
Phillips of Tift__________ _ G Thomoson_______________ _ H
Pilcher__________________ _ H TrapnelL _______________ _ G
Pope ____________________ _ H Traylor__________________ _ H
Powell of EmanueL _____ _ H Trotter__________________ _ H
Powell of Screven________ _ H Turner_ _________________ _ A
Rabun _____________ - __ --- H Walker of Ben HilL _____ _ H
Ramspeck _______________ _ H Walker of Brooks ________ _ H
Reid_____________________ _ H Walker of Pierce_________ _ H
Richardson______________ - A WalL ___________________ _ A
Rivers ___________________ _ H Watson__________________ _ A
Roberts ___________ - -- -- - - H Weeks of Columbia______ _ H
Ross ____________________ _ H Weekes of DeKalb _______ _ H
Rosser___________________ _ A West_____________________ - 1I
Scarbrough _____________ _ A Westbrook_______________ _ H
Scruggs ________________ - - H Wilkes ___________________ _ H
Seckinger _______________ _ G Wilson___________________ _ H
Shaw___________ ---------- H Wind ____________________ _ H
Simmons ________________ _ G Wood____________________ _ H
Anderson .................... A . . Henderson .................. H . . Griffin ........................ G . . Rampley ..................... R . .
. . 21 . . 24 . . 26 . . 18
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
Upon consolidating the votes cast it was found that Mr. Anderson had received 21 votes, Mr. Henderson 124 votes, Mr. Griffin 26 votes and Mr. Rampley 18 votes.
Mr. Henderson having received a majority of all the votes cast was declared elected Messenger of the House for the ensuing term of two years.
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The next order of business being the election of the Doorkeeper of the House, Honorable R. A. Franklin of Butts placed in nomination the name of Honorable S. M. Pope of Butts County.
Honorable vY. B. Cochran of Thomas placed in nomination the name of Honorable J. D. Owen of Thomas.
Honorable R. L. Maynard of Sumter placed in nomination the name of Honorable R. C. Cheatham of Sumter.
Honorable W. H. Kev of Jasper placed in nomination the name of Honorabl~ Robert S. Talmage of Jasper Countv.
Honorable J. W. Culpepper of Fayette placed in nomination the name of Honorable J. B. DeFoor of Clayton.
There being no further nominations the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Adams of Elbert_________ _ T Bland____________________ p Adams of Wilkes _________ _ T Bostwick_________________ T Adkins__________________ _ T Brock ____________________ T Alexander of Chatham __ _ T Brown of EmanueL ______ D Alexander of DeKalb ____ _ D Brown of Fulton _________ p Alford ___________________ _ T Brown of Greene_________ T Allen____________________ _ T Burch____________________ T Andrews ________________ _ T Burgin ___________________ T Arnold __________________ _ D Byars_ ------------------- T Ashley __________________ _ 0 CaiL _____________________ T Atwood __________________ _ T Cannon__________________ T Awtrey__________________ _ T Chalker_ _________________ T Bandy___________________ _ D Chick ____________________ D Barker__________________ _ T Cochran________ --------- 0 Battle of Muscogee ______ _ D Co!son ___________________ T Battle of Schley_________ _ T Cone_____________________ D Bearden_________________ _ T Cooper_ __________________ T Beasley __________________ _ T Courson__________________ D Beaton__________________ _ T Cozart ____________________ T Bedingfield______________ _ T Crawford_________________ T BelL ____________________ _ D Cromartie ________________ D Bennett_________________ _ T Cwwe ____________________ T Bentley__________________ _ T Culpepper of Echols ______ p Blalock__________________ _ T Culpepper of Fayette_____ D
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Davis of Floyd ___________ _ T
Davis of MitchelL ______ _ 0 Dickey __________________ _ T
Dominick _______________ _ D Dun can _________________ _ T Edmondson _____________ _ T
Edwards of Gilmer_ ____ _ T
Edwards of Lowndes ____ _ 0
Ellard ___ _
T
Ellis _____________________ _ T
Fagan ___________________ _ T
Felker_________ _________ _ T
Fowler_ ______ _
T
Franklin ____ _
p
Freeman__ _
T
Geer_ ______ _
T
Gillen ___________________ _ D
Goolsby____ _
p
Gullatt_________ _
D
Hancock ________________ _ T
Hanie ___________________ _ T
Hardin__________________ _ T
Harris of Crisp __________ _ T
Harris of TerrelL _______ _ T
Hatcher_ ___________ _
0
Henderson _________ _
T
HewelL ____________ _
T
Hodges __________________ _ c
Holt_____________________ _ D
Howard of Chatt'h'chee__ T
HowelL _________________ _ T
Hubbard ________________ _ T
Huddleston _____________ _ T
Hutcheson______________ _ T
Jackson __________________ _ T
James _____ _
T
Johnson of Franklin____ _ T
Johnson of Seminole____ _ T
Johnston ____ _
T
Jones of Lumpkin ______ _ D
Kempton _______________ _ T
Kennedy__ __ ___________ _ T
Key ________ _
T
Kiker_ _____ _
T
Kimbrough____ ________ _ 0
Kinnard ________________ _ T
King____________________ _ T Kirby ____________ . ______ _ T
Lance __ _
T
Lanham___ _
T
Lee________ _
T
Lewis __________________ _ T
Lord_ __________ ________ _ T
McGehee __
T
McKelvey
D
McKoy __________________ _ T
McWhorter __ _
T
Mardre ___ _
0
Mallard ________ _
T
ManselL ______ _
D
Martin of Liberty________ _ D
Martin of Troup _________ _ T
Maynard___ ____________ _ c
Meredith ________________ _ D
Mills __ _
T
Montgomery___________ _ T
Mooty _______ ----
T
Mullins_
T
Mundy_
D
Neisler_ _______ _____ _ T
Nelson of Cook __________ _ 0
Nelson of Macon _____ _
T
New __________ _
D
N o t t i n g h a m __
T
Osborn ________ _
T
Owen ___________________ _ T
Pace ______________ ------- T
Parker of Colquitt______ _ T
Parker of Richmond _____ _ 'I'
Parr_____ ______________ _ T
Patten __________________ _ T
Peebles _____ _
T
Perkins __
D
Peterson _______ _
D
Phillips of Telfair_ ______ _ T
Phillips of Tift__________ _ T Pilcher_ _________________ _ T
Powell of EmanueL _____ _ T
Powell of Screven _______ _ D
Purvis __________________ _ T Rabun __________________ _ 0
Ramspeck _______________ _ D
WEDNESDAY, JuNE 26, 1929.
Reid ___________ _
D
Rivers ______________ _
T
Ross _________________ _
D
Rosser _______________ _
T
Scarbrough _____________ _ T
Scruggs ______________ _
c
Seckinger_______________ _ T
Shaw___ ____ ___ --------- T
Simmons ________________ _ T
Slater
D
Sloan ___________________ _ T
Stanton_________________ _ 0
Stewart ______________ _
D
StilL ______________ _
T
Stokes __________ _
D
Strickland ___________ _
T
Swain _______________ _
T
Swint_ _______________ _
T
Taylor_ _________________ _ c
Thrash __________________ _ T
Thomoson _______________ TrapnelL ________________ Traylor_ __________________ Trotter_ __________________ Turner_ __________________
Walker of Ben HilL _______ Walker of Brook,: _________ Walker of Pierce __________ WalL _______
------------
Watson __ ---------------Weeks of Columbia __ Weekes of DeKalb ________ West_ ____________________
Westbrook _________ Wilkes _________
Wilson _____ -Wind __________ Wood __________ Yawn ___________
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T T T 0 T 0 T T'
Pope .......................... P ....... 5 Owen .......................... 0 ...... 11 DeFoor ....................... D ...... 32 Cheatham ..................... C ....... 6 Talmadge ...................... T ..... 125
Bv unanimous consent the verification of the roll call
was. dispensed with.
Upon consolidating the votes cast it was found that Mr. Pope received 5 votes, l\1r. Owen 11 votes, Mr. DeFoor 32 votes, Mr. Cheatham 6 votes and Mr. Talmage 125 votes.
Mr. Talmage having received a majority of all the votes cast was declared elected Doorkeeper of the House for the ensuing term of two years.
The following Resolutions were read and adopted:
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By Messrs. Russell of Barrow and West of Randolph-
House Resolution No. 4. A resolution that the House adopt the Rules of the House of 1927 as the Rules of the House during the sessions of 1929-1930, except to amend Rule 198 by adding the word "aviation" between the words "appropriations" and "auditing", so as to create a standing Committee on Aviation and Aviation Affairs.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Resolution No. 5. A resolution that certain members of the House be allowed to select their seats without having to draw lots for them.
Members of the House drew their seats under the provtsons of Rule 200.
The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 3. A resolution providing for a joint session of the General Assembly to convene on Thursday, June 27th, 1929, at 11:30 o'clock, A.M.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st district-
Senate Resolution No. 1. A resolution instructing the Secretary to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has organized with Hon. W. Cecil Neil_l of the 24th District as President; and Hon. D. F. McClatchey
WEDNESDAY, JuNE 26, 1929.
of Atlanta as Secretary and is now ready for the transaction of business.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st DistrictSenate Resolution No. 2. Be it resolved by the Senate,
the House concurring, that a committee of two from the Senate and three from the House of Representatives be appointed to wait upon his Excellency, the Governor, and inform him that the General Assembly has met and organized and is now ready for the transaction of business.
The President has appointed as a committee on the part of the Senate, the following senators:
Senator Myrick of the 1st District. Senator Redwine of the 26th District.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has adopted the following Senate joint
Resolution, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st DistrictSenate Resolution No. 3. Be it resolved by the Senate,
the House of Representatives concurring, that the Senate and the House meet in joint session at eleven-thirty o'clock A.M. on Thursday morning, June 27th, 1929; for
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the purpose of consolidating the returns of the elections as required by law.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the House to-wit:
By Mr. West of Randolph-
House Resolution No. 2. A resolution to provide for a committee to wait upon His Excellency, The Governor, and inform him that the General Assembly is organized and ready for the transaction of business.
The following communication was received from the Governor:
To the General Assembly:
The Governor of Georgia extends to the General :\ssembly of Georgia an invitation to witness the raising of the United States Flag on the grounds of the Executive Mansion at Three O'clock P.M. on June 26, 1929, in honor of the One Hundred and Tenth session of the General Assembly of Georgia.
This June 26, 1929.
L. G. HARDMAN, Governor.
Mr. New of Laurens moved that the House do now adjourn until tomorrow morning at 11:00 o'clock, and the motion was lost.
Mr. Sloan of Hall moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at ten o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
THURSDAY, JuNE 27, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock, A.. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:
Adams of Elbert
Brown of Fulton
Adams of Wilkes
Brown of G.ceene
Adkins
Burch
Alexander of Chatham Burgin
Alexander of DeKalb Byars
Alford
Cail
Allen
Cannon
Andrews
Chalker
Arnold
Chick
Ashley
Cochran
Atwood
Coleman
Awtrey
Collier
Bandy
Colson
Barker
Cone
Barrett
Cooper
Battle of Muscogee Courson
Battle of Schley
Cozart
Bearden
Crawford
Beasley
Cromartie
Beaton
Crowe
Bedingfield
Culpepper of Echols
Bell
Culpepper of Fayette
Bennett
Davis of Floyd
Bentley
Davis of Mitchell
Blalock
Dickey
Bland
Dominick
Bostwick
Dubose
Boykin of Carroll
Duncan
Boykin of Lincoln
Dykes
Brannen
Edmondson
Brock
Edwards of Gilmer
Brown of Emanuel Edwards of Lowndes
Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hanccck Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson
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James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnst:m Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills Montgomery
Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Ric.hmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs
Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn Mr. Speaker
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
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The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Resolution No. 6. A resolution that a Committee of eight from the House to be appointed by the Speaker and four from the Senate to be appointed by the President, be appointed to serve as an honorary escort to conduct the Governor to the place of inauguration.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Resolution No. 7. A resolution that a joint Committee of two from the Senate to be appointed by the President and three from the House to be appointed bv the Speaker, be appointed to arrange for the inaugu~ation ceremonies of the Governor-elect on Saturday morning, June 29, 1929.
The Speaker appointed Rev. W. D. Hammack of Randolph County, Chaplain of the House for the ensuing term of two years.
The Speaker appointed Mrs. J. W. Johnson of Center,
Georgia, as Postmistress for a period of thirty days.
Under the call of the roll of counties the following bills and resolutions of the House were in traduced, read the first time, and referred to the committees:
By Mr. T. Ross of Appling and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
A bill to appropriate $100,000 to State Board of Health for the treatment of cancer and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Allen of BaldwinHouse Bill No. 2. A bill to change the name of the
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Georgia State Sanitarium to Milledgeville State Hospital and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on State Sanitarium.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin--
House Bill No. 3. A bill to appropriate$522,000.00 to Georgia State Sanitarium for erection of new buildings and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Ross of Appling and Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 4. A bill to regulate the practice of barbering and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Gillen of Bibb and others.
House Bill No. 5. :\ bill to amend the Constitution so as to authorize the issuance of bonds not to exceed SI00,000,000.00.
Referred to Committee on Amendment to Constitution.
By Mr. Gillen of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 6. A bill to establish a State Securities Commission and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendment to Constitution.
By Mr. Jackson of BleckleyHouse Bill No. 7. A bill to increase mileage m State
Aid Road System and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
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By Mr. Jones of Burke and others-
House Bill No. 8. :\ bill to regulate the practice of taw and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Turner of Brooks and others-
House Bill No. 9. :\ bill to reorganize the State Highway Department and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 10. A bill to remove the County seat of
Calhoun. County.
.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By J\1essrs. Boykin of Carroll and Crawford of Floyd-
House Bill No. 11. A bill to amend the Georgia MotorVehicle Law.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Messrs. Henderson and Boykin of Carroll-
House Bill No. 12. :\ bill to appropriate $15,000.00 to 4th Dist. A. & M. School for erection of new buildings.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Mallard of Charlton and othersHouse Bill No. 13. A bill to amend an Act revising the
health laws of the State of Georgia and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
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By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 14. A bill to authorize State banks to establish branch banks in same cities of certain populations.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Messrs. Grayson, Alexander and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 15. A bill to declare Armistice Day as a public and legal holiday.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.
By Mr. Thrash of CoffeeHouse Bill No. 16. A bill to amend the Constitution
so as to provide for annual sessions of the General Assembly.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 17. A bill to increase the tax on gasoline and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 18. A bill to amend the Constitution to provide that corporations shall be chartered by the Secretary of State and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee"on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 19. A bill to fix the Salary of the Treasurer of Colquitt County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
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By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 20. A bill to grant a pension of Confederate Soldiers and their widows who married prior to January 1, 1912.
Referred to Committee on Pensions.
By Messrs. Simmons and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 21. A bill to amend the Charter of the Town of Attapulgus.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 22. A bill to repeal all permanent annual appropriations and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Weekes and Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 23. A bill to provide the form and manner of recording decrees, deeds and mortgages and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 24. A bill requiring all persons or firms trading under a fictitious name to register the same and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Burch and Yawn of Dodge-
House Bill No. 25. A bill to increase the total State Aid Road Mileage and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
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By Mr. Burch of Dodge-
House Bill No. 26. A bill to levy and collect an occupation tax upon all distributors of motor fuel.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 27. A bill to provide a course of instruction in public schools relative to birds and trees.
Referred to Commission on Education.
By Messrs. Rosser and Hutcheson of Walker-
House Bill No. 28. A bill to authorize Highway Board to comply with terms of Acts of Congress relative to paving of LaFayette Extension Road.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 29. A bill to amend the Code relative to Street Railway Companies to selling their property to other corporations.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Still and Brown of FultonHouse Bill No. 30. A bill to authorize non-resident fra-
ternal benefit societies to become incorporated in this State and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Wind of Grady, Sloan of Hall and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 31. A bill to amend an Act revising the Game and Fish Laws.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
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By Messrs. Barker of Heard and Franklin of Butts-
House Bill No. 32. A bill to amend the banking Act of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Mr. Rabun of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 33. A bill to repeal an Act prohibiting fishing in certain counties.
Referred to Commi ttet! on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 34. A bill to amend an Act authorizing ordinaries to appoint guardians for idiots and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 35. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the State Highway Department.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Messrs. Battle of Muscogee and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 36. A bill to amend the Code relative to exemption of wages from the process of garnishment.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 37. A bill to amend the Code relative to organization and capital stock of railroad compames.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
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By Messrs. West of Randolph, Allen of Baldwin and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 38. A bill to amend the Code relative to exercise of power of sale in deeds of trust and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 39. A bill to amend an Act extending term of Secretary of Board ofEducation of Richmond County.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 40. A bill to authorize Board of Education of Richmond County to isscle bonds.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 41. A bill to amend an Act regulating public instruction in Richmond County.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 42. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to provide for a Constitutional Convention.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Neisler of Taylor, McWhorter of Oglethorpe and Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 43. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the Military Forces of this State and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
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By Mr. Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 44. A bill to amend the Code relative to licensing insurance companies in this State.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 45. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomaston.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Hightower of UpsonHouse Bill No. 46. A bill to amend the charter of the
village of East Thomaston.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 47. A bill to incorporate the City of Silvertown.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 48. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomaston.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Hightower of UpsonHouse Bill No. 49. A bill to amend the Act relative to
Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Upson County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
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By Messrs. Boykin of Lincoln and Hutcheson of Walker-
House Bill No. 50. A bill to amend an Act providing for a tax on distributors of motor fuels.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Bennett of Wayne-
House Bill No. 51. A bill to amend an Act establishing City Court of Jesup.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Adams of Wilkes and others-
House Bill No. 52. A bill providing for creation of State Board of Examiners for General Contractors and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Manufactures.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 53. A bill to confer a discretion upon the trial judge in both civil and criminal cases.
Referred to Committee on State or Republic.
By Mr. Atwood of Mcintosh-
House Bill No. 54. A bill to amend an Act creating Experiment Station for Coastal Region of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Kimbrough of Harris-
House Resolution No. 9-31A. A resolution to reimburse J. H. Carpenter as surety on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Messrs. Henderson and Boykin of Carroll-
House Resolution No. 8-12A. A resolution to furnish copies of Code, Georgia Reports and other books to the officers of Carroll County, Georgia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee of Public Library.
By Messrs. Davis and Wilkes of Mitchell-
House Resolution No. 10-35A. A resolution authorizing and empowering the State Librarian to supply certain missing volumes of Georgia Reports and other books to Judge of Superior Court of Albany Circuit.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
The following resolution of the House was read:
By Messrs. Crawford of Floyd and Lewis of Hancock-
House Resolution No. 11. A resolution. Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia:
That we deeply regret recent occurrences in the official and social life of our National Capitol, which have a tendency to revive and intensify racial discord.
Second, That, insofar as such occurrences tend to delude the negro population of the country into believing that social equality and intermingling with the white race, is a possibility for them, they are exceedingly injurious to the negro himself, and should be discouraged by all who have the welfare of the negro race at heart.
Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty moved that the resolution be tabled.
On the motion to table, Mr. New of Laurens moved the Ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
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Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Alford Andrews Bandy Battle of Muscoiee Beaton Bedingfield Bell Bennett Blalock Bostwick Cail Cannon Chalker Cochran Collier Colson Cooper Cozart Dominick Edwards of Gilmer Ellard Gillen Hanie
Harris of Crisp Harrison Hatcher Hewell Hodges James Johnson of Seminole Jones of Burk9 Kennedy Kiker Kinnard Lance McElreath McGehee Mallard Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Moore Moot:v Nottingham Owen Pace
Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Peebles Perkins Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Rivers Roberts Ross Scarbrough Seckinger Stanton Stokes Swint Thrash Tippins Trapnell Traylor Wall Westbrook Wilson
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Burch
Adkins
Byars
Alexander of Chatham Chick
Allen
ColemaD
Arnold
Cone
Atwood
Crawford
Awtrey
Cromartie
Barker
Crowe
Barrett
Culpepper of Echols
Battle of Schley
Culpepper of Fayette
Bearden
Dickey
Bentley
Duncan
Bland
Dykes
Boykin of Carroll
Edwards of Lowndes
Boykin of Lincoln Fagan
Brock
ot Brown Emanuel
Felker Fowler
Franklin Freeman Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hardin Harris of Terrell Henderson Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howell Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson Johnson of Frankl1Il Johnston
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Jon~>s of Lumpkin Kempton Key Kimbrough King Kirby Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Lord McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mardre Martin of Liberty Mills MontgomerY Mullins Mundy
Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Oliver Osborn Parr Patten Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Rams peck Reid Richardson Rosser Scruggs Simmons Slater Sloan
Stewart Still Stone Strickland Swain Taylor Thomason Trotter Tucker Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Wilkes Wind Wood Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Ashley Beasley Brannen Brown of Fulton Brown of Greene Burgin Courson Davis of Floyd
Davis of Mitchell Dubose Edmondson Ellis Geer Hancock Hightower Howard of Long
Jackson Jones of McDuffie Logan McClain Mansell Peterson Shaw Turner
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the motion to table the ayes were 70, nays 112.
The motion to table was lost.
On the adoption of the resolution, Mr. Rosser of Walker called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved the previous question on the resolution; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
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The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting m the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Cozart
Jones of Burke
Adkins
Crawford
Jones of Lumpkin
Alexander of Chatham Cromartie
Jones of McDuffie
Alexander of DeKalb Crowe
Kempton
Alford
Culpepper of Echols Kennedy
Allen
Culpepper of Fayette Key
Andrews
Dickey
Kimbrough
Arnold
Dominick
Kinnard
Ashley
Duncan
King
Atwood
Dykes
Kirby
Awtrey
Edwards of Gilmer Lanham
Bandy
Edwards of Lowndes Lee
Barker
Ellard
Lewis
Barrett
Fagan
Lochliear
Battle of Muscogee Felker
Lord
Battle of SchleY
Fowler
McClain
Bearden
Franklin
McElreath
Beasley
Freeman
McKelvey
Beaton
Gillen
McKoy
Bedingfield
Goolsby
McWhorter
Bennett
Grayson
Mallard
Bentley
Gullatt
Mansell
Blalock
Hanie
Mardre
Bland
Hardin
Martin of Liberty
Bostwick
Harris of Crisp
Maynard
Boykin of Carroll
Harris of Terrell
Meredith
Brannen
Harrison
Mills
Brock
Hatcher
Montgomery
Brown of Emanuel Henderson
Moore
Brown of Fulton
Hewell
Mullins
Brown of Greene
Hightower
Mundy
Burch
Holt
Neisler
Byars
Howard of Chatt'h'cheeNelson of Cook
Cail
Howell
Nelson of Macon
Cannon
Hubbard
New
Chalker
Huddleston
Nottingham
Chick
Hutcheson
Oliver
Cochran
Jackson
Osborn
Coleman
James
Pace
Collier
Johnson of Franklin Parker of Colquitt
Colson
Johnson of Seminole Parker of Richmond
Cone
Johnston
Parr
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Patten Peebles Perkins Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Ramspeck Reid Richardson Rivers Ross Rosser Scarbrough
Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Trapnell Traylor
Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting m the negative were l\1essrs.:
McGehee Mntin of Troup
Mooty Peterson
Roberts
Those not voting were 1\tlessrs.:
Adams of Elbert Bell Boykin of Lincoln Burgin Cooper Courson Davis of Floyd Davis of Mitchell
Dubose Edmondson Ellis Geer Griffin Hancock Hodges Howard of Long
Kiker Lance Logan Owen Shaw Tippins Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 179, nays 5.
The resolution was adopted.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the House to-wit:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Resolution No. 6. A resolution to provide an honorary escort for the Governor-elect at the inauguration ceremonies.
The following message was received through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereat:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted as amended the following resolution of the House to-wit:
By Mr. Key of JasperHouse Resolution 1'\o. 7. A resolution to provide a
committee to arrange for the inauguration of the Governor-elect.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following Senate Resolution to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1stSenate Resolution No. 6. A resolution providing for a
joint committee of three from the Senate and five from the House of Representatives to arrange for the inauguration ceremonies of the Governor-elect.
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The President has appointed as a committee on the part of the Senate, the following: Senator Garrison, of 33rd, Senator Wright, of 42nd. Senator Terrell, of 36th.
The hour of convening the Joint Session of the House and Senate having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House, and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of counting and consolidating the vote and declaring the result thereof for Governor and State House officers, was called to order by Honorable W. Cecil Neill, President of the Senate.
Senator Myrick, of the 1st district moved that the President appoint a Committee of three as tellers to count, consolidate and declare the vote for Governor and State House officers, and the motion prevailed.
The president appointed as tellers, Mr. Tyson, of the 2nd district on the part of the Senate and Messrs. Kirby of Forsyth and Battle of Muscogee on the part of the House.
The tellers submitted the following report:
We, your tellers, appointed to canvass the vote for Governor and State House officers, beg leave to submit the following report:
For Governor-L. G. Hardman-203177 votes, Comptroller-General-Wm. A. Wright-203221 votes, Secretary of State-George H. Carswell-203717 votes, Treasurer-Wm. A. Speer-203121 votes, Attorney-General-George M. Napier-203127 votes.
On part of the Senate WM. S. TYsoN, of2nd
District.
Respectfully submitted, On part of the House,
J. H. KIRBY, Forsyth Co. WILLIS BATTLE, ofMuscogee
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Senator Tyson of the 2nd district moved that the report of the Committee be adopted and the motion prevailed.
The report of the Committee was adopted.
The President of the Senate declared the result of canvass of the votes for Governor and State House officers.
Mr. Tucker, of Berrien moved that the Joint Session of the House and Senate do now dissolve and the motion prevailed.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 6. A resolution to provide a Committee of five from the House to be appointed by the Speaker and three from the Senate to be appointed by the President to arrange for the inauguration of the Governor-elect.
Mr. Sloan of Hall moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Andrews of Crawford, Cone of Bulloch, Howard of Long, Neisler of Taylor and DuBose of Clarke.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
FRIDAY, JuNE 28, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock A. M., was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterdays proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
Mr. \\'est of Randolph asked unanimous consent tnat when the House adjourn today, it stand adjourned until tomorrow morning at 11:00 o'clock, and the request was granted. '
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
By Mr. Tucker of BerrienHouse Bill No. 55. A bill to amend the Constitution
relative to the time of the meeting of the General Assembly.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and \Yeekes of DQKalbHouse Bill No. 56. A bill to amend an Act creating the
Municipal Court of Atlanta. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 57. A bill to amend the Code relative to the crime of burglary.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Byars of Spalding, Culpepper of Fayette and Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 58. A bill to fix the regular terms of the Superior Courts of the Griffin Judicial Circuit.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 59. A bill to limit the costs in garnish-
ment cases pending in Justice Courts.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of CarrollHouse Bill No. 60. A bill to amend the char'ter of the
City of Carrollton.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 61. A bill to appropriate $25,000 to Bowden State Normal and Industrial College.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
. By Messrs. Henderson and Boykin of CarrollHouse Bill No. 62. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Carrollton.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 63. A bill to amend the Act creating Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Carroll County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Hanie of White-
House Bill No. 64. A bill to regulate practice of physicians in common labor cases and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 65. A bill to establish public libraries and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Library.
By Mr. Powell of Screven-
House Bill No. 66. A bill to authorize State Highway Department to construct and operate toll bridges and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 67. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to marriage date of widows of ex-Confederate soldiers.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Wind of Grady and others-
House Bill No. 68. A bill to amend the Code relating to recovery for homicide and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By M;. Mallard of Charlton and others-
House Bill No. 69. A bill to encourage raising of better cattle and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Bell of Burke-
House Bill No. 70. A bill to require Treasurers of certain cities to publish receipts of money and disbursements.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 71. A bill to appropriate $51,936.79 to Georgia State College for \Vomen for money borrowed.
Referred to Committee o_n Appropriations.
B;r l\Iessrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 72. A bill to create a commission to draw up a code of laws for business corporations.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 73. A bill to appropriate $60,000.00 to Georgia State College for Women for a Library building.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Stone of Union and others-
House Bill No. 74. A bill to amend an Act permitting the United States to acquire land in the Okefenokee Swamps.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.
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By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 75. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to permit County of Stephens to issue bonds for hospital purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Awtrey and Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 76. A bill to permit City of Marietta to hold election for purpose of issuing bonds for waterworks system.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 77. A bill to amend an Act creating Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Gordon County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 78. A bill to provide for compensation of Jury commissioners in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Brown of Greene--
House Bill No. 79. A bill to prohibit smoke screen machine being attached to a gas propelled vehicle.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Tucker of Berrien and Stone of Union-
House Bill No. 80. A bill to provide a period of Limitations for the collection. of charges on intrastate shipments due common earners.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
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By Messrs. Cozart and Adams of Wilkes-
House Bill No. 81. A bill to refund taxes paid by a Confederate Veteran.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Weeks of Columbia-
House Bill No. 82. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Columbia County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Weeks of Columbia-
House Bill No. 83. A bill to amend an Act abolishing fee system in Superior Courts in Augusta Judicial Circuit.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb--
House Bill No. 84. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 85. A bill to abolish Justice Courts in Bibb County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 86. A bill to amend an Act creating Municipal Court of the City of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 87. A bill to amend the Code relative to county comm1ss10ners m certain counties levying a road maintenance tax.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 88. A bill to amend the Code relative to damage done by railroads and reg uiring a report of same to be filed.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Fagan of Peach-
House Bill No. 89. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Peach County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Messrs. Burgin of Marion and Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 90. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to introduction of local bills in General Assembly.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 91. A bill to amend an Act providing for an occupation tax on dealers of motor fuels.
Referred to Committee on \Vays and Means.
By Mr. Felker of walton-
House Bill No. 92. A bill to provide for an occupation tax by mileage upon all omnibusses and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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By Mr. Felker of \Valton-
House Bill No. 93. A bill to establish City Court of Monroe and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 94. A bill to declare unlawful all contracts which tend to lessen free competition on articles imported into this State.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 95. A bill to amend an Act regulating loan business and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 96. A bill to amend an Act reducing representation on Board of Education of Richmond County.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Ross of Appling-
House Bill No. 97. A bill to permit tax collectors in certain counties to have all powers of sheriffs in collection and levy in tax fi. fas.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 98. A bill to amend the Code to change the pay of members of Boards of Education.
Referred to Committee on Education.
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By Mr. Ross of Appling-
House Bill No. 99. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Appling Coenty.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Harris of Terrell-
House Bill No. 100. A bill to prohibit purchase of motor vehicles by State Officials in certain instances.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Miss Kempton and Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 101. A bill to amend an Act authorizing certain counties to prescribe term and period of fiscal years and for .other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Miss Kempton and Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 102. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Atlanta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 103. A bill to amend the Act creatmg City Court of Swainsboro.
Referred to Corr. m ittee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 104. A bill to regulate fishing m certain counties.
Referred to Corr:mittee on Game and Fish.
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By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 105. A bill to prohibit killing of live stock in woods and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 106. A bill to empower Board of Commissioners of Emanuel County to employ special officers to patrol rivers for preservation of game and fish.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Edwards of Gilmer and Kiker of Fannin-
House Bill No. 197. A bill to amend an Act providing for creation in certain counties of Juvenile Courts.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Perkins of Jenkins-
House Bill No. 108. A bill to provide assistance to local officers in the enforcement of all State Laws.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 109. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Comer.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware and others-
House Bill No. 110. A bill to create a special Text Book Commission.
Referred to Committee on Education.
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By Mr. Edwards of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 111. A bill to establish a Normal College at Ellijay.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia and Branches.
By Messts. Thomason and Crowe of WorthHouse Bill No. 112. A bill to protect fur-bearing animals. Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 113. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cartersville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 114. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cartersville, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 115. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to salary of Judge of Superior Court Circuit in Richmond County.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Ellard of Habersham-
House Bill No. 116. A bill to appropriate $135,000.00 to 9th Dist. A. & M. School.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Mr. Davis of Floyd----:
House Bill No. 117. A bill to impose a tax on conveyance deeds and other instruments.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 118. A bill to define and prohibit bucket shops and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Manufactures.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 119. A bill to create office of County Tax Commissioner of Gwinnett County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 120. A bill to prescribe time of holding of Superior Court in Walton County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 121. A bill to provide for granting of writs of error by Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Hutcheson and Rosser of Walker and Brannen ofBulloch-
House Resolution No. 12-59A. A bill to authorize refund to Maintenance Fund of Military Department.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Resolution No. 13-66A. A resolution to appropriate $10,000.00 to build a dike to protect waters of Flint River.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Allen of Baldwin and Lewis of Hancock-
House Resolution No. 14-76A. A resolution to appropriate funds to City of Milledgeville to pave streets about old capitol square.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Resolution No. 15-114. A resolution for an appropriation for John Henry Walker, a disabled Confederate Veteran.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee on the part of the House to arrange for the inauguration of the Governor under the provisions of House Resolution No. 7, the following members to-wit:
Messrs. Key of Jasper, Chairman, Neisler of Taylor,
Lord of Jackson, Thrash of Coffee, Edwards of Lowndes.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee on the part of the House to serve as an honorary escort to the Governor-
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elect, under the provisions of House Resolution No. 6, the following members to-wit:
Messrs. Hancock of Jackson, Chairman, Davis of Mitchell, Phillips of Tift, Colson of Glynn, Boykin of Lincoln, Culpepper of Fayette, Alford of Hart, Kennedy of Lamar.
By unanimous consent the House recessed subject to the call of the Speaker.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
A RESOLUTION.
House Resolution No. 16. Resolved, by the House, the Senate concurring, that the General Assembly meet in Joint Session on Saturday, June 29, 1929, in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 11:30 o'clcok, A. M. for the purpose of inaugurating the Governor-elect, Honorable L. G. Hardman.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the House to-wit:
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By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House-Resolution No. 16. A resolution to provide for a joint session at 11:30 o'clock tomorroW morning for the purpose of inaugurating the Governor-elect, Honorable L. G. Hardman.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Mr. D. E. McMaster of Tennille, Georgia, and Mrs. L. P. Chick of :Monroe, Georgia.
Mr. Allen of Baldwin moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Maynard of Sumter, Chalker of Pulaski, Weeks of Columbia, Henderson of Carroll, Boykin of Carroll, Gillen of Bibb, Mullins of Meriwether, Ellard of Habersham, Stone of Union, McGehee of Talbot, Hutcheson of Walker, Thomason of Worth, and Swain of Warren.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 11 :00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.
Saturday June 29, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 11:00 o'clock A. M.; was called to order by the Speaker, and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterdays proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed. By unanimous consent House Bill No. 102 was withdrawn from consideration by the House.
By unanimous consent the following Bills and Resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Stewart of AtkinsonHouse Bill No. 122. A bill to appropriate $25,000.00
to erect a monument to Thomas E. Watson. Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Miss Kempton of FultonHouse Bill No. 123. A bill to appropriate $150,000.00
to erect buildings at Georgia School of Technology. Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Messrs. Weekes and Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 124. A bill to authorize cities to establish airports and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Aviation.
By Messrs. Parker of Richmond and McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 125. A bill to provide time of duration of charters granted to purchasers of railroads and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 126. A bill to appropriate $536.15 to Byrd Printing Co., for State Printing.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke and Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 127. A bill to make a deficiency appropriation to Georgia State College of Agriculture.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke and Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 128. A bill to appropriate $50,000.00 to State College of Agriculture to repair buildings.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Wind of GradyHouse Bill No. 129. A bill to amend the General Tax
Act relative to sales of Farm Produce.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke and Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 130. A bill to make an appropriation to State College of Agriculture to erect a dairy plant.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 131. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Bell of Burke--
House Bill No. 132. A bill to enlarge the powers of Public Service Commission.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 133. A bill to increase the State Highway road mileage and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Highway.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
HO'lse Bill No. 134. A bill to repeal law allowing unsworn statements in criminal cases.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 135. A bill to repeal a law allowing juries to name indeterminate sentences.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Resolution No. 17-135A. A resolution for release on bond of M. J. Wright.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the Senate to-wit:
By Mr. Goode of 31st-
Senate Resolution No. 15. A joint resobtion to provide that when the General Assembly adjourns on Wednesday July 3, that it stand adjourned until Monday July 8, at 11 o'clock, A. M.
The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
By Mr. Goode of the 31st-
Senate Resolution No. 15. A resolution that when the General Assembly adjourn next Wednesday, July 3, 1929, it stand adjourned until Monday, July 8, 1929, at 11:00 o'clock, A. M.
The Hour of 11:30 o'clock having arrived the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, convened for the puq::ose of inaugurating the Governor-elect, was called to order by Honorable W. Cecil Neill, President of the Senate.
Under direction of the President, the Secretary of the Senate read the Joint Resolution, providing for the Joint Session of the House and Senate and the resolutions pro-
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viding for the inaugural ceremony and Honorary Escort Committees.
The Governor-elect, with the Honorary Committees, appeared upon the floor of the House and was escorted to the Speaker's Stand.
The following Program was carried Ollt: 1. Invocation: 2. Oath of office, administered by Chief Justice Richard B. Rl!ssell, Supreme CoJrt of G~orgia. 3. Receiving and returning Seal. 4. Address by Governor L. G. Hardman. 5. Benediction.
Miss Kempton of Fulton moved that the Joint Session
of the General Assemblv do now dissolve, and the motion
prevailed.
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The President of the Senate declared the Joint Session dissolved.
l\Ir. West of Randolph moved that the House do now adjourn until 11:00 o'clock Monday morning and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Barker of Heard.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until Monday morning at 11:00 o'clock.
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS
OF
LAMARTINE GRIFFIN HARDMAN
June 29, 1929
nm MR. PREsm:eNT, MR. SP:eAK:eR, M:eMB:eRs oF
G:eN:eRAx.
Ass:eMBI.v, LAmes AND G :eNTL:eM:eN :
In compliance with the Constitution of the State of Georgia, and relying upon the protection and guidance of God, we have assembled this Inaugural occasion to re-dedicate ourselves in service to the welfare, protection and development of the people of this State.
This inaugural occasion brings to a close the administration of affairs of this State-the biennial, or service rendered by the Legislature and the Governor for the last two years. The deeds performed and the service rendered the citizens of the State are now a record of history.
Before we enter upon our duties as Legislators for 1929 and the coming administration, I desire to express my appreciation of the confidence reposed in me by re-electing me to a second term as Chief Executive of this Commonwealth, representing approximately 3,203,000 people-a confidence and honor that would be highly appreciated by any citizen of any State.
While everything that we so much desired has not been accomplished, we have had problems brought to our minds, and been confronted with conditions in a way that have enlisted the interest of every citizen of this State; and to some degree, I believe that every citizen has been studying the problems that are presented to this General Assembly for their solution.
If for no other reason than bringing to our minds the great problems that confront Georgia, and directing our thoughts
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to the study of the same, the last Legislature and the Governor of the present biennial of administration just ending, have meant a great deal to this State. The solution to some of the problems that confront you today has been suggested by former Governors of the State.
The opportunity and responsibility are now upon the new administration to solve-the problems that you are studying today and will be called upon in the next sixty days to solve in a way that will give to this State a better, a simpler and a more complete business-like method for administering our affairs. This, it appeals to me can be done, and the duty and honor are yours-and the service rendered should be for the good of the people.
It is apparent in our own State, and indeed in most, if not all of the states of this Union, that there is a need and a demand for a more modern business-like arrangement of operating the State's affairs, that will simplify our plan of operation, and thereby suggest to us equality and justice in the support of our State Government and our State institutions.
In our study of the history of Georgia, we are forced to the acknowledgment that ours is a State which is bound to march triumphantly forward. She has ever been a State of Pioneers, a State which might waver but which has never halted in its progressive course. We are descendants of the founders of this great Nation. In no other state is there such a mingling of America's noblest heritages; and in every crisis of her history, Georgia has looked forward-in the earliest days of our struggling Nationin the period of conflict between the i{orth and the South, and in those trying days of the era called the period of Reconstruction.
During the last decades of the Nineteenth Century, Georgia became a leader of the New South; she established her industrial leadership so well that today she stands in the front rank of the Southern States; and in declaring for a Business Administration of the State's affairs, a business-like government founded on the bed-rock of honesty and righteousness, she has made another stride forward.
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Two years ago, when accepting the Governorship of Georgia, the task of aiding every effort made in the direction of increased efficiency was also accepted. Basing my belief upon my knowledge of the spirit of co-operation existing in the State at present, and because my confidence in the citizens of Georgia is unwavering, I look forward to still greater governmental efficiency-still more curtailment of wastes, for we cannot but recognize the need and the importance of modern business methods in the financing of the State's affairs.
During the present administration I desire to mention some of the things that haYe been accomplished along this line. In the First Message to the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, it was suggested and recommended that they provide plans by which the General Assembly would have opportunity to study our State Government and State Administration-or that the Governor of the State be provided with means to secure experts for the study of our State Government and State Administration, and to report back to the General Assembly; but this was denied at the last session.
Now, before the meeting of the present General Assembly. the Governor of this State has appointed Commissions to study and to accumulate information to be presented to you, which will be an aid to you in taking such action in regard to the study of the problem of education, highways, State Government, tax, health and crime as will simplify, economize and make efficient every department and institution of the State-that will gin the greatest service to the greatest number of people.
EDUCATION
One of the most important elements of our Commonwealth is that of education. Education must be accompanied with the highest ideals to the fundamental principles of government, virtue, integrity and efficiency. The State that neglects its people on this basis, leaves them undeveloped, unsafe, non-productive and non-progressive.
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The subject of education in this State has not the proper financial support that it deserves. The appropriation of money for this or any other department, or institution of the State, without providing for revenue, is unsatisfactory and brings discord, discontent and criticism. It is useless to appropriate money without providing the funds to meet the appropriation. Appropriations should be kept within the bounds of the revenue of the State. We should appropriate a definite sum for a definite purpose, and to be paid at a stated time; and the money should be provided to meet the appropriations. It does not relieve the needs to appropriate $12,158,679.08, the appropriation for 1928, with the revenue of the General Fund $9,623,492.93-leaving a deficit of $2,535,186.15. There is always an activity in the interest of appropriations, but not so much looking to providing revenue. This is an unbusiness-like procedure and cannot bring progress. With this in mind, a Commission consisting of citizens, representatives and officials was appointed to study every phase of the educational problem, this Commission to report to you their findings.
This General Assembly which is now convened, in my judgment-taking the history of the affairs of this State-will provide sufficient revenue to adequately support all the institutions and the State departments.
TAXES
The subject of tax is seldom a pleasant one; but a Government cannot be supported without revenue. Justice demands that every species of value shall contribute its share to progress. Each species of value receives its contributions and income from the conditions created, largely, by the principles of a Democratic Government, as we have, and should contribute its pro rata share, according to its income, to the affairs of State; and to this end a Commission was appointed consisting, as in the Educational Commission, of citizens, representatives and officials, that every phase of the tax question might be studied and data furnished to you as far as it is possible to do so.
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COMMISSIONS
There were five (5) Commissions, and two Special Commissions appointed-The Tax Commission; The Education Commission; The Health Commission; The Highway Commission; The State Government Commission; and the Special Commissionsone for tte study of Crime, and our laws as relate to crime; and, the other to study the conditions and needs of a tubercular sanatorium for the criminals at Milledgeville.
I desire also to call attention to the study of the matter of clemency, parole or pardon of the tubercular criminal. The present Administration has seen fit, in cases of application for pardon, parole or commutation of the tubercular criminal, that they shall present a statement from the community where the tubercular criminal is to go, signed first by a local physician, and that the community and local physician obligate themselves to segregate the tubercular criminal from his family and community, and to administer proper treatment and food to this criminal. By so doing, the tubercular criminal does not infect his children or family and community, and himself has a better opportunity to recover from this disease.
In one instance there were five children in a family, all small children, whose father was a tubercular criminal, violating the prohibition law. The wife and five children appeared before the Governor asking for pardon. It was suggested to her that the Governor of this State would be doing a great injustice to her and to the children to pardon the husband and father, without proper segregation and care. From such infected criminals this disease would be spread to the community and cause additional burden to the State in the children's hospital for tuberculosis, at Alto, Ga., as well as the infection that might occur to the adult. In five cases of pardon of this type the facts show that splendid results have been accomplished, in that the criminal himself has been benefited and the community protected. The requirements for clemency in these cases is a matter entirely in the hands of the Governor of the State.
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HIGHWAYS
The highway problem has been studied by the Highway Commission, and the personnel of this Department has been agreeably and satisfactorily adjusted during the present administration; and it is now a matter of legislation to improve and make better laws for us in regard to the building of highways in our State.
HEALTH
There is no problem that is more vital to a State than the subject of health. The efficiency, the happiness and prosperity of a people depends upon their earning capacity, which demands good health-which. of course, means greater man-power.
The health problems in our Health Department-which is of comparatively recent date in its establishment-have been splendidly handled. This Department has made wonderful contributions to the welfare and health of our State, and saved hundreds of thousands of dollars to her citizens, as well as saved human life and prevented much suffering.
A recent report from Washington, through the National Chamber of Commerce, estimates "the money losses in this country from sickness through lost wages, salaries and reduced productive effort, plus the cost of necessary care, aggregate $2,250,000,000.00 a year." "The total capital value of lives now lost from causes which are known to be preventable, it said, is estimated to be over $6,000,000,000.00 annually."
The present Administration has made another contribution to this Department, in that it has invested $14,971.58 out of the funds appropriated your Public Building and Health Department, to furnish and equip a modern health Laboratory. This is a most helpful contribution of the present Administration.
The General Assembly in providing for the testing of tubercular cattle in this State made a step forward in the prevention of tuberculosis. The Masons of the State have made a most magnificent contribution in furnishing funds to build at Alto,
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Ga., a hospital for the treatment of tubercular children. We cannot at present estimate the value of this contribution in preventing hurr.an suffering, and lessening the burden to our State.
The last General Assembly appropriated $500,000.00 for erecting new buildings at the State Sanitarium-to furnish additional room for the unfortunates at Milledgeville-and $80,000.00 for sewerage equipment. One building has been completedanother is under headway.
No thoughtful citizen will question the need and the opportunity of serving the unfortunates at this institution, having in the institution 5,230 inmates.
During the present Administration a topographical survey of this property owned by the State of 3,628 acres has been made, and a program suggested as to the future building and expansion of this institution. There will be the need for a further building program for these unfortunates.
Gracewood, the home of the defective children, furnished by the State, has been improved.
We are training in Georgia some of her citizens on the Public Health question. The study of the Public Health problems is a tremendous need for the prevention of tuberculosis, of cancer, of malaria and other diseases. The study of Oral Hygiene, directed by the State Board of Health, under the supervision of Mrs. Kennedy, has been completed in about eleven (11) counties; and this work has been highly commended by the educators of the State.
Fortunate and happy should our people be when we remember that diphtheria-the greatly dreaded disease of childhood; the unconquerable disease of typhoid fever, and rabies, are no longer the dread of the human race, but have been conquered; and this State in its Health Department has contributed largely to these scientific problems.
During 1929 the State College of Agriculture, under the direction of its Executive Committee, of which your Governor
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is Chairman, and through the leadership of Dr. Andrew M. Soule, the President of the College, and his activity and judgment, the State of Georgia will soon have completed one of the most substantial and permanent athletics buildings in the Southern section of the country, costing about $75,000.00-which has not received a dollar of appropriation. There has also been established in this institution two departments in the education of Hygiene and Sanitation, and the Care of the Child.
DEPARTMENTS
We have eighty-three (83) Departments, Institutions, etc., in this State. By properly applying modern business methods, in accordance with other big business enterprises, there can be saved to this State over $800,000.00 annually, as has been estimated by those who have made investigations. Indeed other states, such as Virginia, saved over a Million Dollars in one year.
There could perhaps be no more important contribution . made than to the modernizing of our State Government and State
Departments. Words that seem to me to carry with them the meaning and real service are, first, simplicity of organization; 2nd, efficiency in organization, and 3rd, economy in organization. There can be no doubt from the standpoint of a business administration as to what this can accomplish. It is oftentimes the case that statements by officials do not tally in detail-in reports of departments, etc., which is not due to dishonesty, but to the lack of business methods in handling and studying these subjects.
GOVERNMENT
Why not simplify, so that every citizen can understand his State Government? Why not organize, so that every citizen will know that the expenditures in Government are what they should be? Why not demand from every official efficiency in their respective departments? This would bring good-will and the indorsement of the people of this State.
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OTHER THINGS ACCOMPLISHED BY THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATION
Some of the things that have been suggested and carried out by the present Administration are the following: The keeping and classification of all clemency matters in a report book provided in the Executive Secretary's office, so that any citizen can understand and have an opportunity to inspect these reports; the present Administration has asked every institution that is fostered and supported by appropriations of this State to have prepared a landscape, painting and program in picture form, and placed in the Capitol of this State. Visitors, both in the State and Nation as a whole, could thereby have an opportunity to see and to know Georgia's institutions and property; and the Legislature would have an opportunity to study the building programs that are being carried out concerning her own institutions of the State. Your Capitol grounds and buildings have been improved-and within your appropriation; your Mansion grounds have been improved; a monument to the great War Governor and financier, a man of judgment- with his beloved wife, has been placed on your Capitol grounds, with funds provided by his son, Julius Brown; and as these statutes, monuments, etc., are placed on your grounds, and as these pictures are placed upon the walls of your Capitol, the student bodies of our educational institutions will have the opportunity in a day to gather largely the history of this Commonwealth.
Your Experiment Station, at Griffin, has erected this year the first building of any importance, almost, in its history. This Experiment Station was built primarily for research for the farmers of our State, and for the first time in its history it has been properly equipped for furnishing desired information to the farmer.
There is no industry in which there is a greater need for help of a substantial and sound basis, than that of agriculture, the real life and basis to the progress of our State, furnishing us the necessitities of life and the raw material for every industry.
The buildings and the water supply of your school at Dahlonega have been improved during the present Administration;
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and the patronage of that institution has increased under the present Heads of administration of the institution.
There are other institutions in this State that have made progress along building lines-The Georgia School of Technology has completed a new Dining Hall, and for the first time in the history of the school is able to provide sufficient room for the students-and by using the old Dining Hall space, room for about 200 more students has been provided. This building has been constructed at a cost of $130,000.00, from contributions from the Athletic Association of $20,000.00, about this much more from the alumni and friends, $50,000.00 from the Maintenance Fund, with a balance due of $40,000.00; the Georgia State College of Agriculture has erected three new buildings- The Health and Physical Education Building, at a cost of $100,000.00, of which $75,000.00 was furnished to the State-The Nurses S hool and Home Management Building, the latter two costing about $30,000.00-The three approximating $130,000.00. The Spellman-Rockefeller Foundation contributed $50,000.00 for the maintenance of the Health and Physical Education Building. There has also been accomplished at this Institution a great deal of work in the way of landscape gardening: Also the Junior College, at Douglas; The Woman's College, at Milledgeville, which has completed a Dormitory costing $111,000.00, $51,936.79 being furnished from what is known as The Emergency Fund of the College-representing room rent fees and reservations accumulated over a period long before the death of Dr. Parks, with interest on the money-$39,000.00 from the Maintenance Fund, and the rest borrowed from the Bank. This, of course, is a contribution to the State, and in addition furnishes accommodations for 340 more students-and so on. These have not cost the State any-or a very small amount of money at least-but have been managed by the officials and those connected with the institution, and have given to the State of Georgia property worth several hundred thousand dollars-without a dollar's investment!
During the present Administration there has been secured a steel box for the keeping of Bonds of the Officials of the State,.
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which is placed in the vault of the State Treasury; and through
the Secretary of State's office there has been provided a manu-
facturing plant, which will be completed and ready for operation
this year, where the State manufactures her own tags. It is esti-
mated that within three years the State will save enough to en-
tirely pay for the equipment, as well as give employment to those
at the State Farm and pay them $1.00 a day, which, of course,
will go toward the upkeep of the Farm.
The shortage in the Secretary of State's office, occurring under a previous Administration, of $8,389.99, has been collected and placed in the State Treasury.
In the Adjutant General's office there has been prepared a Roster, or record, of the World's \Var Veterans, which is accessible to every Ordinary in the State. This has been accomplished during the last eighteen months.
It has fallen the duty and responsibility the Governor of this State to make appointment of several heads of important Departments of our State Government. The present Governor has had to appoint a successor to the late S. G. McLendon, Secretary of State, who passed away last year, naming Hon. George H. Carswell as his successor in office.
The duty and responsibility also of naming a successor to Mr. Fort Land, one of our leaders in education-who rendered \'aluable service and made an enviable reputation in the Department of Education, has fallen upon the present Governor. Dr. M. L. Duggan was named as his successor.
It became the duty of the present Governor to name the successor to Mr. 0. R. Bennett, of the Public Service Commission, in the person of Hon. Perry T. Knight.
These appointments were approved and ratified by the vote ,Jf the people, naming each one as his own successor in offi~e in his respective position.
CRIME
Another important matter to engage your attention is that >f the lives, liberty and property of the citizens of our State, which
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is fundamental in your Federal Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Georgia--and that is the respect for the majesty and the enforcement of your laws.
There can be no Government without respect for authority and there must be provided a code of Government for any order in a State, or organization; and respect and obedience must be given to these regulations.
It is universally stated that disrespect for law is constantly brought to the public mind through the Press. Without respect for authority there is a tendency to disintegration and the final disruption of Government.
It has been the desire of the Chief Executive of this State, as far as he could possibly do so, to adhere and to maintain the majesty and the enforcement of the law, and to uphold the Judiciary of the State. There is no question in the mind of the present Executive of the fact that there needs to be created in some way a higher respect for life, liberty, property and obedience to law. No one has a right to violate a law because he does not believe in it. They should be enforced or repealed, and not violated.
The program for the coming Administration would not be in order on this inaugural occasion, but it will be given in the first message to the General Assembly.
There are many problems which have confronted the Administration the last two years-and that will probably confront it in the next two years; but it is the feeling-the conscientious conviction of the present Governor, and the one who is to serve you for two years, that every representative who is here assembled has a spirit of co-operation and is determined, so far as it can be done, to eliminate personalities and politics and to give to the State the greatest, most helpful contributions in the present General Assembly that have been given to her for years. The citizens of the State whom you represent will rejoice in these contributions for their protection, care and support, and will commend you in all future times; and I pledge to you my co-operation, so far as JllY ability lies, in the real service of every interest in this Commonwealth.
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Again I express to you and to the citizens of this State my greatest appreciation of the confidence expressed by you in my re-election, and assure you that my motive and soul and heart and efforts shall be for the welfare and upbuilding of this citizen ship.
L. G. HARDMAN.
This June 29, 1929.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.
Monday, July 1, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 11 :00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:
Adams of Elbert
Brown of Emanuel
Adams of Wilkes
Brown of Fulton
Adkins
Brown of Greene
Alexander of Chatham Burch
Alexander of DeKalb Burgin
Alford
Byars
Allen
Cail
Andrews
Cannon
Arnold
Chalker
Ashley
Chick
Atwood
Cochran
Awtrey
Coleman
Bandy
Collier
Barker
Colson
Barrett
Cone
Battle of Muscogee Cooper
Battle of Schley
Courson
Bearden
Cozart
Beasley
Crawford
Beaton
Cromartie
Bedingfield
Crowe
Bell
Culpepper of Echols
Bennett
Culpepper of Fayette
Bentley
Davis of Floyd
Blalock
Davis of Mitchell
Bland
Dickey
Bostwick
Dominick
Boykin of Carroll
Dubose
Boykin of Lincoln
Duncan
Brannen
Dykes
Brock
Edmondson
Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Hubbard
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Huddleston Hutcheson .Jackson .James .Johnson of Franklin .Johnson of Seminole .Johnston .Jones of Burke .Jones of Lumpkin .Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith
Mills Montgomery Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough
Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn Mr. Speaker
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
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The Journal was confirmed.
The following members of the House came forward to the bar of the House and took the oath of office, which oath was administered by Judge Marws W. Beck, Associate Justice of the SJpreme Court of Georgia:
Honorable R. T. Dubose of Clarke,
Honorable M. U. Mooty of Troup, Honorabl~ Fred Jones of Lumpkin.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the Senate to-wit:
By Mr. Neill of 24th DistrictSenate Resolution No. 18. A resolution providing for
a joint session of the General Assembly, Tuesday, July 2nd at 11 A. M. to receive a message from His Excellency,
Governor L. G. Hardman; and also providing for an escort
of 3 from Senate and 5 from House. The President has appointed as a committee on the part
of the Senate, the following: Messrs. Myrick, Lawson, Alston.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
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By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette and others-
House Bill No. 136. A bill to revise the dental laws of Georgia and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Messrs. Pace and Awtrey of Cobb-
House Bill No. 137. A bill to regulate Rhysical fitness of school teachers.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 138. A bill to abolish capital punishment in State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 139. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Treasurer of Cobb County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 140. A bill to amend the Code relative to transfer of stock in any bank.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 141. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Messrs. Hutcheson and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 142. A bill to fix lawful season for shooting squirrels.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Boykin of LincolnHouse Bill No. 143. A bill to levy a tax on incomes. Referred to Committee on \Vays and Means.
By l\lr. Hatcher of Johnson, and others-
House Bill No. 144. A bill to provide for fishing m streams of State and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 145. A bill to amend the Georgia Motor Vehicle Laws.
Referred to Committee on Public Highway.
By Messrs. Lochliear of Clinch and Nelson of Cook-
House Bill No. 146. A bill to a.1thorize levying of tax of Fi. Fas upon whole of any tract of land and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Lewis of Hancock and Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 147. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
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By Messrs. Thrash of Coffee and Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 148. A bill to appropriate fmds to South Georgia Junior State College to erect an auditorium and dormitory.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 149. A bill to amend an .'\ct for the protection of birds and fish.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Pope of Toombs and others-
House Bill No. 150. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to levying a tax on incomes.
Referred to Committee on Amendment to Constitution.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 151. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By 1\'Iessrs. Barrett of Stephens and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 152. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit justices of Supreme Court to retire and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendment to Constitution.
By Mr. Ross of Appling-
House Bill No. 153. A bill to regulate Hunting and Fishing in Appling County.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
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By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 154. A bill to amend the Act creating City Court of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 155. A bill to amend an Act providing for reporters in City Courts of certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 156. A bill providing for the appointment of Reporters in City Courts of certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 157. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Ochlocknee.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Cochran of Thomas and Moore of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 158. A bill to create a Department of State Police.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.
By Mr. Brown of Greene-
House Bill No. 159. A bill to punish landlord or employer for the breach of a written farm-labor contract and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Mr. Yawn of Dodge-
House Bill No. 160. A bill to amend an :\ct prohibiting infectious diseases of Honey Bees.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and West of Randolph-
House Bill No. 161. A bill to define the duties and powers of the State Highway Department and for other purposes ..
Referred to Committee on Public Highway.
By Messrs. Brannen and Cone of Bulloch and others-
House Bill No. 162. A bill to appropriate funds for Georgia Normal School at Statesboro to build :t dormitory.
Referred to Committee' on Appropriations.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 163. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Bill No. 164. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit counties and municipalities to expend funds for advertising.
Referred to Committee on Amendment to Constitution.
By Messrs. Chick and Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 165. A bill providing for nomination in primary elections of members of General Assembly in certain counties, requiring specification of incumbent opposed.
Referred to Committee on on Privileges and Elections.
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By Mr. Felker of Walton~
House Bill No. 166. A bill to define graft and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Chick and Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 167. A bill to appropriate Lmds to 5th District A. and M. School to make repairs and tmprovements.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Felker of Walton
House Bill No. 168. A bill to create Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Walton County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of \Vare-
House Bill No. 169. A bill to amend an Act establishing City Court of Waycross.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 170. A bill to repeal the charter of the City of Waresboro.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 171. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 172. A bill to amend the Act creating City Court of Waycross.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware and others-
House Bill No. 173. A bill to provide for a State Road from Waycross through the Okefenokee Swamp.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Crawford of Floyd-
House Bill No. 174. A bill to regulate argument of counsel in Civil and Criminal cases.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Crawford of Floyd-
House Bill No. 175. A bill to repeal the indeterminate sentence law.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 176. A bill to amend an Act approved July 27, 1923 relative to how returns shall be made to Board of Tax Assessors.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 177. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
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By Mr. Chalker of PulaskiHouse Bill No. 178. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Hawkinsville.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Cozart of WilkesHouse Bill No. 179. A bill to provide a new charter for
the City of Wa-shington.
Referred to Committee on MLmicipal Government.
By Mr. Hubbard of Wilkinson-
House Bill No. 180. A bill to amend the Constitc1tion relative to exempting certain lands from taxation.
Referred to Committee on Amendment to Constitution.
By Mr. Hubbard of :vilkinson-
House Bill No. 181. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Toomsboro.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox and others-
House Bill No. 182. A bill to provide for fishing with seine in any streams in Georgia that dry up in holes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 183. A bill to fix expenses of handling leaf tobacco upon the floor of Tobac'co Warehouses.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
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By Messrs. Edwards of Lowndes and Stone of Union-
House Bill No. 184. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act, relative to Insurance Commissioner to require detailed statements regarding payment of compensation losses.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 185. A bill to officially adopt a license tag plate, lock nut or device for use on motor driven vehicles.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt and others-
House Bill No. 186. A bill to regulate sale of oleomargarine and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colq".litt and others-
House Bill No. 187. A bill to regulate sale of milk substitutes and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.
By Mr. Davis of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 188. A bill to provide for compilation of bonded indebtedness of political subdivisions of this State.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 189. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manassas.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
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JocRNAL oF THE HoL'SE,
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 190. A bill to req'Jire rotation of Superior Court Judges in this State and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 191. A bill to amend an A.ct creating office of State Veterinarian.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture.
By l\1r. Harris of Crisp-
House Bill No. 192. A bill to amend the charter of the Cit f of Cordele.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 193. A bill to amend an Act promoting efficiency of fire department of the City of Augusta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 194. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 195. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Civil Service Commission for the City of Augusta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 196. :-\ bill to amend the charter of the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta.
Referred to Committee on Mlmicipal Govenment.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 197. :\ bill to provide for method of execution of security deeds and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General J Jdiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 198. A bill to provide for establishment of Public Libraries.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Freeman of Early and othersHouse Bill No. 19~). .-\ bill to further regulate sale of
commercial fertilizer and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Messrs. Chick of Walton and Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Bill No. 200. A bill to create a Bureau for the Blind and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Rosser of Walker.
House Resolution No. 19-200a. A resolution requiring Clerks of Superior Courts to record upon the minutes the names of those who served during the World War from their respective counties.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
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JOURNAL OF THE HousE,
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Rosser of Walker-
House Resolution No. 20-200b. A resolution authorizing the Governor to accept certain funds from the Secretary of War.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Rosser of Walker-
House Resolution No. 21-200c. A resolution authorizing transfer of unexpended balance of Riot Duty funds to Maintenance Fund of the Military Fund.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 201. A bill to amend the Constitution permitting justices of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals to retire.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
A RESOLUTION.
House Resolution No. 18. Whereas, Robert Tyre Jones, Jr., a Georgia boy, on yesterday won his ninth great golf championship by winning the open title; and,
Whereas, his great feat has brought great fame and renown to his native State throughout the world, and,
Whereas, some act should be taken to let this great young Georgian know of the love and estimation felt for him in the hearts of the people, therefore,
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Be it resolved, by the House of Representatives, that this body extend to him personally and to his family our congratulations and appreciation of his great victory.
The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
A RESOLUTI0::\1".
Senate Resolution No. 18. Be it resolved, by the Senate,
the House concurring, that the General Assemblr meet in Joint Session Tuesday, July 2, at 11:00 o'clock, for the purpose of hearing a message from His Excellency, Governor L. G. Hardman.
Be it resolved, that a committee of three from the Senate and five from the House of Representatives be appointed to act as an esccrt for His Excellency to the House of Represen ta ti ves.
The Speaker appointed the following members as a committee on the part of the House to serve under the provisions of the above resolution:
Messrs. Key of Jasper,
Johnson of Franklin,
Pilcher of Richmond,
Cone of Bulloch,
Colson of Glynn.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Judge Samuel
A. Cann, Hon. Charles Trainor and J. J. McCarthy of
Savannah, Judge W. R. Smith and Hon. T. M. Peeples of Nashville, Ga., and Mrs. Phillip W. Davis of Oglethorpe County.
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Mr. Pilcher of Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Kennedy of Lamar, Powell of Screven, Ellis of Towns, Bedingfield of Laurens, and McGehee of Talbot.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
Tuesday, July 2, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock A. M.; was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterdays' proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following resolution of the House was read:
By Messrs. Brown and Still of FultonHouse Resolution No. 29. A resolution that the House
and Senate commend to the Congress of the United States the adoption of some legislation which shall take care of the indigent and unfortunate aged citizens, either through pension or through old age insurance, and for other purposes.
Mr. Griffin of Decatur moved that the resolution be tabled, and the motion prevailed.
The resolution was tabled.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introdJced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
By Mr. Nelson of Macon-
House Bill No. 202. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Montezuma.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 203. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act allowing appeals on questions of fact.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt and others-
Ho .1se Bill No. 204. A bill to regulate selling of agricultural and vegetable seeds.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 2.
By Messrs. Awtrey of Cobb and Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 205. A bill to require registration of motor-vehicles and chauffeurs through sheriffs of several counties.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 206. A bill to create State Board of Eugenics and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 207. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hazlehurst.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Bostwick of Morgan-
House Bill No. 208. A bill to legalize assessment of fee not to exceed $4.00 in common and high schools for fuel and other incidental expenses.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Seckinger of Effingham-
House Bill No. 209. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Springfield.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 210. A bill to repeal section one of Act to be found in Georgia Laws of 1922 beginning on page 413.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 211. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Cochran of Thomas-
House Bill No. 212. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Chick of Walton-
House Bill No. 213. A bill to require all vehicles driven upon public roads at night to carry lights.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
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JOURNAL OF THE HousE,
By Mr. Hatcher of Johnson-
House Bill No. 214. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the State Highway Department.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Messrs. Brown and Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 215. A bill to incorporate the Town of OakPark.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Maynard of Sumter-
House Bill No. 216. A bill to require safety devices on public highways on approaching a river.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Maynard of Sumter-
House Bill No. 217. A bill to regulate sales under power of sale in certain legal instruments.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Cooper and ~ottingham of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 218. A bill to regulate the practice of Chiropody.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Messrs. Crawford and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 219. A bill to provide for contingent expenses of Superior Court Judges.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Mr. Battle of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 220. A bill to amend an Act establishing Board of Optometrists.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 221. A bill to regulate salaries of reporters in certain ]'1dicial Circuits.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 222. A bill to appropriate funds for erection of a hospital for the Deaf at Cave Spring.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Lochliear of Clinch-
House Bill No. 223. A bill to provide for the registration of names and other data of heirs-at-law.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Hubbard of Wilkinson and Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 224. A bill to amend an Act regulating business of making loans.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 225. A bill authorizing municipalities to require an examination of drivers of motor-vehicles.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
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JOURNAL OF THE HousE,
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens and others-
House Bill No. 226. A bill to amend the Constitution providing for employment of county agricultural workers.
Referred to Committee em Amendment to Constitution.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 227. A bill to abolish Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Walton County.
Reft:rred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 228. A bill to repeal Act creating Board of Commissioners for Murray County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 229. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for County of Murray.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Resolution No. 22-226a. A resolution for relief on bond of A. B. Bilbo.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Kiker of Fannin-
House Resolution No. 23-226b. A resolution authorizing Governor to pay sheriff of Fannin County reward offered for apprehending Arthur Brooks.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 24-226c. A resolution authorizing payment to estate of A. S. Allen for services rendered as tax auditor.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Chalker of Pulaski and Wilson of Wilcox-
House Resolution No. 25-226d. A resolution for relief on bond of A. F. Cumbus.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Brown of Fulton-
Ho"Jse Resolution No. 26-226e. A resolution to appropriate $1,200.00 to pay back pension to Mrs. Eliza S. Beasley.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Resolution No. 27. A resolution for a Commission to consider a Sound Teacher Retirement Law.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 230. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Treasurer of Early County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
The Speaker announced the following standing committee assignments:
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JOURNAL OF THE HousE,
ACADEMY FOR THE BLIND
HUTCHESON, Chairman CmcK, Vice-Chairman
Battle of Muscogee Bell Bennett Cochran Edmondson Geer Hanie Lord :McKelvey McKoy Mundy Neisler
Nelson of Macon Nottingham Oliver Peebles Phillips of Telfair Pope Ross Scarbrough Seckinger
Stokes Swain Walker of Brooks
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
McWHORTER, Chairman MooRE, Vice-Chairman
Alexander of Chatham
Barrett Battle of Muscogee Boykin of Carroll Brown of Emanuel Burgin Coleman Colson Cone Crowe Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Mitchell Dickey Dubose Duncan Dykes Edwards of Lowndes Fagan
Felker Geer Gillen Griffin Hancock Harris of Crisp Hatcher Howard of
Chattahoochee Howard of Long Huddleston Jackson Johnson of Franklin Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Kempton Kennedy Key King
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Lance Lanham Lewis McGehee l\fartin of Liberty .i:viartin of Troup l\'laynard 1\:'!:ills Mundy New Osborn Perkins Peterson Pilcher Pope Powel of Screven
Rivers Rosser Shaw Still Stone Taylor Thrash Trapnell Trotter Tucker walker of Ben Hill
\'Valker of Pierce "\Yeekes of DeKalb \Vest westbrook
"\Vind
APPROPRIATIONS
ALEXANDER of Chatham, BARRETT, Vice-Chairman
Chairman
Davis of Floyd
Adams of "\Yilkes
Dickey
Alexander of DeKalb
DuBose
Alford
Dykes
Allen
Edwards of Gilmer
Ashley
Ellard
Awtrey
Franklin
Beasley
Freeman
Beaton
Harris of Terrell
Bland
Hatcher
Brown of Fulton
Henderson
Byars
Howard of
Chick
Chattahoochee
Cochran
Howard of Long
Coleman
Hubbard
Cone
Hutcheson
Cooper
Jackson
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JoURNAL OF THE HousE,
Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Kennedy Kinnard Lewis Logan
~IcGehee
:\Ic'Vhorter :Mallard :\Iartin of Troup Mills
~Iontgomery
1\iullins Osborn Parker of Colquitt Patten Perkns Peterson Phillips of Tift Pilcher
Powell of Emanuel Rivers Roberts Scarbrough Shaw Slater Sloan Stewart Swain Thrash Thomason Traylor 'Valker of Pierce
'Vall 'Vatson 'Vest 'Vestbrook 'Yilkes 'Vood
AUDITING
PILCHER, Chairman
BANDY, Vice-Chairman
Bearden Crowe Culpepper of Fayette Ellard Freeman Griffin
Hancock Johnston Kimbrough :Montgomery Richardson Swint
AVIATION
FowLER, Chairman
ARNOLD, Vice-Chairman
Alexander of Chatham Battle of Muscogee Brannen Brown of Fulton
Cooper Courson Grayson Griffin
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Hightower Mardre Th!oore Parker of Richmond Parr Perkins Peterson Powell of Screven Rabun
Richardson Slater Stone Taylor Trotter Turner
"'est wilkes
Wind
BANKS AND BANKING
HIGHTOWER, Chairman McCLAIN, Vice-Chairman
Arnold Beasley Boykin of Carroll Burgin Dickey Duncan Gillen Goolsby Grayson Hancock Howard of Long Kinnard Kirby
l\fc'Yhorter l\fallard
Mansell l\Ioore l\Iooty Neisler Nelson of l\1acon New Patten Richardson Rivers Simmofls Sloan Swain Taylor Tippins
'Yalker of Brooks
CONSERVATION
STONE, Chairman
HowARD of Long, Vice-Chairman
Alford Barker Bell Bennett Boykin of Carroll
Burch Byars Collier Cozart Fagan
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JouRNAL oF THE HousE,
Fowler Holt Johnson of Seminole Kimbrough McClain .McKelvey :dardre :Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup
:\I ills Patten Peterson Rabun Roberts Ross Stokes Thrash 'Valker of Pierce
. CORPORATIONS
WALKER, of Ben Hill, Chairman
BEDINGFIELD, Vice-Chairman
Adams of wilkes Ashley Atwood Blalock Brown of Greene Burgin Collier Crawford Cromartie Harris of Crisp Harrison Henderson Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson
Kempton Kirby McKoy
~Iardre
:\leredith :\Iundy Nottingham Oliver Owen Shaw Strickland Taylor Traylor 'Veeks of Columbia 'Veekes of DeKalb
COUNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERS
ANDREWS, Chairman
MUNDY, Vice-Chairman
Adkins Alexander
of Chatham Arnold
Atwood Awtrey Bandy
Bedingfield
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Bentley Bland Brannen Cochran Cozart Cromartie Crowe Culpepper of Echols Dickey Edmondson Ellis Felker Franklin Goolsby Gullatt Hanie Harrison Hewell Hodges Holt Hutcheson Johnson of Franklin Jones of .McDuffie Kiker Lee Lewis Lord McWhorter Mallard
l\fardre :Montgomery
~looty
Nottingham Oliver Parr Peebles Phillips of Telfair Pilcher Rabun Reid Richardson Roberts Ross Scarbrough Seckinger Stewart Strickland Thrash Thomoson Trapnell Tucker 'Valker of Ben llill wall
"\Yilkes
'Vilson 'Vind Yawn
DRAINAGE
FREEMAN, Chairman
STRICKLAND, Vice-Chairman
Adams of Wilkes Bedingfield Crawford Culpepper of Echols
Ellis Geer Hodges Hubbard
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JouRNAL oF THE HousE,
Jones of Burke Lochliear McKelvey Owen Parr Patten
Rabun Slater Stokes Swain \Veeks of Columbia
EDUCATION
DAVIS of Floyd, Chairman
JOHNSON of Franklin, Vice-Chairman
Adams of Elbert Adkins Alexander of
Chatham Andrews Arnold Atwood Awtrey Barrett Battle of Schley Beaton Bedingfield Bennett Bentley Blalock Bland Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Fulton Brown of Greene Burch Cail Chick Collier Dickey Dominick Edwards of Lowndes Gillen
Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Howard of
Chattahoochee Jackson James Kiker Kimbrough King Lanham Lochliear Lord McKoy l\Iardre l.Vlallard l.Vlansell Mills l\'Iullins
Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond
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Powell of Emanuel Rivers Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Stokes Swint Tippins
Trapnell Trotter \Valker of Ben Hill watson
Weeks of Columbia west
wilkes
\Vilson
ENGROSSING
ADKINS, Chairman
LoRD, Vice-Chairman
Bell Courson Davis of Floyd Dominick Franklin Harris of Terrell Holt Hubbard Hutcheson Jones of J\ilcDuffie
Kiker :Mullins Nelson of Cook Phillips of Telfair Rahun Swint \Valker of Brooks \Yeekes of DeKalb \Vood
ENROLLMENT
MALLARD, Chairman
CROWE, Vice-Chairman
Andrews Brown of Emanuel Culpepper of Echols Ellis Harris of Terrell
Hodges Jones of Lumpkin Kirby Lee Lewis McKelvey
Owen Peebles Powell of Screven Seckinger Still Taylor Thrash \Vall Wilson \Vind
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JOURNAL OF THE HousE,
EXCUSES OF J\1El\1BERS ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE
MoNTGOMERY, Chairman
Andrews Bearden Byars Crawford Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd Edmondson Hanie
HEWELL, Vice-Chairman
Kimbrough .Mullins Oliver Patten Rabun Ross Taylor \Vestbrook
GAME AND FISH
CoLSON, Chairman
CouRsox, Vice-Chairman
Atwood Barker Beasley Cail Coleman Collier Dominick Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Goolsby Gullatt Hancock Harrison Howard of Long Lewis Lochliear
:McKoy :\IcWhorter l\Iardre :Mallard l\Iartin of Liberty l\Iartin of Troup .Mills J\:foore Perkins Phillips of Telfair Scarbrough Seckinger Slater Stone Traylor \Veekes of DeKalb westbrook
TuESDAY, JuLY 2, 1929.
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GENERAL AGRICULTURE NUMBER ONE
BEASLEY, Chairman
STEWART, Vice-Chairman
Adams of Elbert Andrews Arnold Bandy Bearden Bennett Bostwick Burgin Cail Chick Coleman Cone Cozart Dubose Dykes Ellard Fagan Freeman Grayson Hanie Hodges Howell Johnson of Franklin Johnston Jones of .McDuffie
Kimbrough Lee Lord McGehee McKelvey Mooty Mundy Nelson of Macon Oliver Owen Parr Peterson Rabun Richardson Ross Scruggs Stokes Strickland Swint Thomoson Tucker
Wall Weeks of Columbia Wood
GENERAL AGRICULTURE NUMBER TWO
MANSELL, Chairman
PHILLIPS of Tift, Vice-Chairman
Adams of Wilkes Andrews Ashley Awtrey Barker
Battle of Schley Bell Blalock Boykin of Lincoln Byars
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JouRNAL oF THE HousE,
Cannon Cochran Collier Courson Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd Edmondson Ellis Fowler Geer Gullatt Harris of Terrell Holt Johnson of Seminole Jones of Lumpkin Key Kirby Logan McElreath l\i[cKoy
:Mansell
:\Iullins Neisler New Osborn Parker of Colquitt Perkins Phillips of Telfair Purvis Reid Roberts Scarbrough Seckinger Shaw Stone Swain Thrash Tippins \Valker of Ben Hill watson
\Vilson Yawn
GENERAL JUDICIARY NUMBER ONE
NEW, Chairman
CooPER, Vice-Chairman
Alexander of DeKalb Barrett Battle of Muscogee Brannen Byars Chick Crawford Culpepper of Fayette Dominick Dykes Edwards of Lowndes Fagan Geer Gillen
Grayson Harris of Crisp Holt Huddleston Jones of Burke King Lance Lewis .McGehee l\Iartin of Troup l\Iills Mundy Parker of Colquitt
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Perkins Powell of Emanuel Ram speck Slater Stanton
Trapnell Tucker 'Vestbrook 'Yilkes
GENERAL JUDICIARY NUMBER T\VO
DAVIS of :Mitchell, Chairman
HATCHER, Vice-Chairman
Alexander of Chatham Allen Boykin of Carroll Brock Brown of Emanuel Brown of Greene Chalker Colson Cone Crowe Duncan Edwards of Gilmer Felker Hardin Hubbard Johnson of Franklin Kempton Kennedy Key Kirby
Lanham Logan :Mewhorter
1\'lardre :Maynard :Moore Mooty Nelson of Cook Nottingham Peterson Pope Powell of Screven Rosser Sloan Taylor Turner
".alker of Pierce ".eekes of DeKalb 'Yest
GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
BEATON, Chairman
EDMONDSON, Vice-Chairman
Andrews Awtrey Courson Cromartie
Davis of Floyd Dominick Harris of Terrell Harrison
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JouRNAL oF THE HousE,
Henderson Hodges Howard of Long Jones of :McDuffie Lee :Martin of Liberty Patten Rabun
Reid Rivers Ross Scruggs Traylor
"'atson "rilson
GEORGIA STATE SANITARIU:\1
GuLLATT, Chairman
ALLEN, Vice-Chairman
Allen Atwood Bearden Bedingfield Bentley Bostwick Brannen Byars Crawford Dominick Fagan Franklin Harrison Hewell Howell Hubbard Hutcheson Kiker .McGehee
:\Iallard :Maynard Nelson of Cook Parker of Richmond Parr Phillips of Tift Pilcher Powell of Emanuel Richardson Ross Simmons Slater Strickland Taylor
'yalker of Brooks
'Valker of Pierce 'Vatson 'Veeks of Columbia
'Vind
HALLS AND ROOMS
BATTLE of Schley, Chairman
PARR, Vice-Chairman
Adkins Alexander of Chatham
Ashley Barker
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Bentley Bostwick Brown of Greene Cooper Culpepper of Echols Ellis Hewell Johnson of Franklin Kempton
Kiker Phillips of Telfair
Purvis Rivers Swint "\Vall "\Vest Yawn
HYGIENE AND SANITATION
HowARD of Chattahoochee,COLEMAN, Vice-Chairman Chairman
Andrews Battle of Schley Bentley Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Cail Cannon Cochran Cromartie Goolsby Hanie Hewell :McElreath :Martin of Troup
1looty Pace Parker of Colquitt Patten Phillips of Tift Purvis Reid Scruggs Stone 'Valker of Ben Hill Watson
'''ilkes "\\Tood
INSURANCE
BRANNEN, Chairman
OsBORN, Vice-Chairman
Alexander of Chatham Ashley Bedingfield Bentley Cozart Davis of Floyd
Dubose Gillen Hardin Henderson Howell Johnson of Franklin
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Key Kinnard Lanham J\:Iansell Nelson of Cook Nottingham Pace
Powell of Screven Seckinger Stewart Tippins \Valker of Ben Hill \Vall
INVALID PENSIONS AND SOLDIERS' HOME
BuRGIN, Chairman
LEE, Vice-Chairman
Adams of Elbert Adams of Wilkes Beaton Bostwick Cromartie DuBose Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Freeman Gillen Grayson Hardin
McClain McWhorter :Montgomery Pace Phillips of Telfair Reid Scruggs Slater Stokes Swain
".alker of Ben Hill Yawn
JOURNALS
TRAPNELL, Chairman
HARDIN, Vice-Chairman
Andrews Barker Brown of Greene Courson Crawford DuBose Edwards of Lowndes
Harris of Terrell Hewell King Kirby Nelson of Cook Stone
LABOR AND LABOR STATISTICS
STILL, Chairman
:McKoY, Vice-Chairman
Alexander of DeKalb
Bell
Beaton
Byars
TuESDAY, JuLY 2, 1929.
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Cannon Chalker
Davis of 1\'litchell Dykes
Edwards of Lowndes Fowler Grayson Hightower Hutcheson Key King
Logan
:Meredith Nelson of Cook Nottingham Parker of Richmond Powell of Emanuel Scarbrough Simmons Stewart Strickland Trapnell wind
LEGISLATIVE AND CONGRESSIONAL APPORTIONMENT
RAMSPECK, Chairman
First District: Powell of Screven Slater
Second District: \Vind
Third District: l\iaynard Oliver
Fourth District: Kimbrough Mooty
Fifth District: Gullatt
Sixth District: Byars Kennedy
WILKES, Vice-Chairman
Seventh District: Bandy Davis of Floyd
Eighth District: Johnson of Franklin Osborn
Ninth District: Blalock Jones of Lumpkin
Tenth District: Boykin of Lincoln Purvis
Eleventh District: Colson Turner
Twelfth District: Pope \Vilson
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MANUFACTURES
PARKER of Richmond, Chairman Adams of wilkes
Alford Arnold Battle of Schley Bell Bland
Burgin Chick Hanie Hewell Hightower Hodges
GRIFFIN, Vice-Chairman
James Kinnard Lee l\leredith Pace Phillips of Tift Ross Seckinger Simmons Still 'Valker of Brooks 'Yilson
MILITARY AFFAIRS
KENNEDY, Chairman
WATSON, Vice-Chairman
Battle of Schley Bedingfield Brock Brown of Fulton Burch Chalker Cone Cozart Fowler Gillen Grayson Griffin Jones of Burke
l\fcWhorter .Mardre Mooty Neisler Powell of Screven Rosser Shaw Sloan Stanton Stokes Taylor Tucker
'Vatson
MINES AND MINING
WEEKES of DeKalb, Chairman
JoNES of Lumpkin, Vice-Chairman
Awtrey Bandy
Bearden Bentley
TuESDAY, JuLY 2, 1929.
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Blalock Ellard Ellis Felker Johnston Kiker Lanham McClain
Peebles Pope Ramspeck Roberts Seckinzer Sloan '\Valker of Brooks
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
SLOAN, Chairman
BATTLE of Muscogee, Vice-Chairman
Adams of Elbert Alford Bandy Barker Bedingfield Bennett Bostwick Boykin of Carroll Brock Cochran Courson Crawford Crowe Grayson Griffin Harris of Terrell Huddleston Hutcheson Johnson of Seminole Johnston Kimbrough Kinnard Lochliear Logan
1\fcElreath .McKelvey Mansell Mills Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon Nottingham Pace Peebles Pope Ramspeck Reid Richardson Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Stanton Still Swain Swint Watson Wilkes Yawn
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PENITENTIARY
RrvERS, Chairman
Boykin of Lincoln, Vice-
Chairman
Adkins
Martin of Liberty
Alexander of DeKalb
Martin of Troup
Andrews Bandy Battle of Schley Bentley
Meredith l\1ills l\1ontgomery Mooty
Blalock Brock Burch
l\1ullins Neisler Oliver
Coleman Cone Crawford
Osborn Owen Parker of Colquitt
Dickey
Patten
Dykes Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Ellard Franklin
Perkins Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel
Goolsby
Powell of Screven
Grayson
Rabun
Holt Howard of Long
Scruggs Seckinger
Hutcheson
Simmons
James
Sloan
Johnson of Franklin
Stewart
Jones of Lumpkin
Still
Kennedy Kimbrough
Swint Thomason
Kirby Lance Lochliear McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mardre
Tippins Turner Walker of Ben Hill Wall West Wilkes Wind
TuESDAY, JuLY 2, 1929.
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PENSIONS
CROMARTIE, Chairman BLAND, Vice-Chairman
Alexander of DeKalb Awtrey Barrett Battle of Schley Boykin of Lincoln
Byars Cail Cannon Chalker Courson Culpepper of Fayette Freeman -
Gullatt Hancock
Hightower Howell Kempton Key Kinnard l\Ieredith Peterson Rivers Roberts Stanton Turner 'Veekes of DeKalb west
'Yestbrook
PRIVILEGE AND ELECTIONS
HUDDLESTON, Chairman
Adams of Wilkes Allen Arnold Bearden Bennett Brannen Burgin Chick Dominick Geer Goolsby
McELREATH, Vice-Chairman
Hewell Howell Jones of McDuffie Maynard Peebles Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Scruggs Thomoson Trotter Yawn
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PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR
DoMINICK, Chairman
RICHARDSON, Vice-Chairman
Awtrey Bennett Blalock Collier Crawford Dickey Gullatt Howell Jones of :McDuffie Kiker
Lance :\1cElreath :Mansell Nelson of Cook Pope Seckinger Thomason Trotter \Yind
PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
BuRcH, Chairman
TIPPINS, Vice-Chairman
Adkins Alford Bandy Barrett Beasley Beaton Bedingfield Boykin of Lincoln Brock Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Burgin Cannon Cochran Crawford Culpepper of Fayette Dickey Felker Franklin Griffin Gullatt
Hancock Hardin Harris of Crisp Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Holt
Howard of Chattahoochee
Howard of Long Howell Huddleston Jackson Johnson of Franklin Johnston Key Kinnard Lochliear Logan McClain
TuESDAY, JuLY 2, 1929.
125
.l\lcGehee
l\ic'Vhorter l\iartin of Troup :Meredith Mills Mullins Parker of Colquitt Patten Peebles Peterson Phillips of Tift Pope Powell of Screven Rabun Ram speck Rivers
Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Slater Thrash Thomoson Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner
'"alker of Ben Hill watson wilkes
'Yind 'Yood
PUBLIC LIBRARY
HowELL, Chairman
TAYLOR, Vice-Chairman
Atwood Bostwick Boykin of Carroll Cone Courson Davis of Floyd Fowler Huddleston Kempton Key
:Martin of Liberty Phillips of Tift Rabun Sloan Still Strickland Swain
'Yest 'Vilson
PUBLIC PRINTING
TROTTER, Chairman
WIND, Vice-Chairman ...
Adkins Beaton
Ellis Geer
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Griffin Johnston Kinnard :McElreath Pace Parr Peterson Purvis
Ross Still Strickland Thrash
\Valker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wall \Vatson
PUBLIC PROPERTY
WILSON, Chairman
Woon, Vice-Chairman
Adams of Elbert Ashley Cochran Collier Colson Crawford Dickey Duncan Edwards of Gilmer Ellis Goolsby Holt
Johnson of Franklin Johnston Jones of Lumpkin Kirby Lee McKoy Nottingham Patten Peebles \Vood Yawn
RAILROADS
LoGAN, Chairman
SHAw, Vice-Chairman
Adams of Wilkes Alexander of DeKalb Alford Atwood Barrett Battle of Schley .. Bland
Colson Cromartie Duncan
Griffin Harris of Crisp Huddleston James Johnson of Seminole Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie McKelvey McWhorter
TuESDAY, JuLY 2, 1929.
127
:Maynard :Mooty Mundy Neisler Parker of Colquitt Phillips of Tift
Pilcher Pope Sloan Stewart Swain
RULES
THE SPEAKER, Ex Officio wEST, Vice-Chairman Chairman
First District: Grayson
Second District: 'Yestbrook
Third District: Dykes
Fourth District: Martin of Troup
Fifth District: Gullatt
Sixth District: Franklin
Seventh District: Rosser
Eighth District: 1\tlc"'horter
Ninth District: Barrett
Tenth District: Lewis
Eleventh District: Turner
Twelfth District: Duncan
From the State at Large:
Boykin of Carroll Brannen Burch Colson Cooper Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Mitchell Griffin Hancock Hightower Howard of
Chattahoochee Huddleston Jackson James Kempton Kev Logan l\:Iills New Parker of Richmond Peterson Rivers Sloan Trotter Tucker Weekes of DeKalb
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SPECIAL JUDICIARY
1\lARTIN of Troup, Chairman
KING, Vice-Chairman
Ashley Barker Battle of Muscogee Brown of Emanuel Byars Cail Colson Cozart Crowe Culpepper of Fayette Dominick Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Ellard
Gillen Kennedy Lanham :McElreath :Mundy Osborn Parr Pilcher Ram speck Still Strickland Thomoson Turner
SANITARIUM AT ALTO
GooLSBY, Chairman
Bearden Blalock Brannen Brown of Fulton Cail Crowe Hanie Hubbard Johnson of Seminole King Logan McElreath Mundy
ELLARD, Vice-Chairman
Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Perkins Peterson Purvis Ram speck Reid Sloan Still Stokes Swint 'Vilkes 'Yood
TuESDAY, JuLY 2, 1929.
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STATE OF THE REPUBLIC
PETERSON, Chairman
HARRIS of Crisp, Vice-Chairman
Adams of wilkes Adkins Alexander of DeKalb Battle of Muscogee Bland Burgin Chalker Courson Crowe Davis of IVIitchell Duncan Fagan Gullatt Hancock
Hatcher Hightower Key :McGehee :\fartin of Troup :\Ioore Neisler Ram speck Rivers Roberts Scruggs
"TTrapnell eekes of DeKalb
'Vest
TEMPERANCE
AWTREY, Chairman
FELKER, Vice-Chairman
Adams of Elbert Alexander of DeKalb Arnold Brannen Brown of Fulton Geer Hanie Harris of Terrell Hightower Hodges :McClain l'Vlartin of Liberty Oliver
Powell of Emanuel Purvis Richardson Roberts Ross Scarbrough Scruggs Stokes Swint
"TThomoson eeks of Columbia Yawn
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TRAINING SCHOOLS
PERKI~s, Chairman
Adams of Elbert Barker Bell Cochran Courson Edwards of Gilmer Franklin Griffin Hodges Huddleston Jones of Burke Jones of ~IcDuffie Kempton
FRAXKLIX, Yice-Chairma1
Lord
~Ieredith
Owen Parr Pilcher Strickland Swain Swint TraYlor "'e~ks of Columbia "'ilkes "'ilson Yawn
UNIFORM STATE LA.'YS
GRAYSO~, Chairman
PoPE, Vice-Chairman
Alexander of DeKalb Bennett Brannen Cail Coleman Courson Cromartie Culpepper of Echols Dominick Harrison Howard of
Chattahoochee Howard of Long
Huddleston King Lance
~Iavnard
Oli,~er
Osborn Parker of Colquitt Scarbrough Stanton Stone s,vint Trapnell
"'eekes of DeKalb
TuESDAY, JuLY 2, 1929.
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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA AND ITS BRANCHES
THRASH, Chairman
CozART, Vice-Chairman
Allen Ashley
Barrett Beasley Burch Cail Collier Edwards of Gilmer Ellard Fagan Franklin Hardin Hatcher Henderson Hightower Jackson James Kennedy Kirby Lochliear :McClain Martin of Troup
Nelson of 1\-lacon Osborn Owen Pace Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Powell of Emanuel Ram speck Rosser Still Stokes Swain Tippins Trapnell Traylor
""atson "reeks of Columbia
""est 'Yilkes 'Yilson \Yood
wAYS AND l\'IEANS
CuLPEPPER of Fayette, KEY, Vice-Chairman Chairman
Alexander of DeKalb Allen Arnold Battle of l\fuscogee Bell Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln
Brown of Emanuel Brown of Greene Burch Cannon Coleman Collier Colson
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Cone Courson Cozart Crawford Cromartie Davis of :Mitchell Duncan
:McClain ::\1cElreath 2\lcKoy l\loore 1Iootv N eisl~r K ottingham
Dykes Edwards of Lowndes
Patten Pace
Felker Fowler
Parker Peterson
Goolsby Grayson Gullatt Hancock Hardin Harris of Crisp Hightower Holt Howard of
Chattahoochee Howell Huddleston Jackson James Johnson of Seminole
Pope Powell of Screven Purvis Hichardson llosser Shaw Simmons Slater Stanton Stewart Stokes Stone Thrash Trapnell Trotter
Kempton Lance
Tucker \Yalker of Brooks
Logan
" 'ood
\VESTERN AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD
DICKEY, Chairman
NELSON of Macon, Vice-Chairman
Adams of wilkes Adkins Alexander of Chatham Alford Bandy
Barker Barrett Beasley Beaton
Tt:ESDAY, JuLY 2, 1929.
133
Bedingfield Bland Brock Cannon Cone Cooper Crowe Davis of ~litchell Dykes Edwards of Lowndes Ellis Franklin Hancock Harris of Crisp Howell Huddleston Johnston Kempton Kennedv Kev La~ham Lee Lewis Lord
:\IcElreath :\IcKelvey :\Iansell
.i\Iardre :\Iontgomery
.l\loore New Oliver Osborn Phillips of Telfair Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Purvis Richardson Rosser Stanton Stone Tavlor Th~ash Turner "'eekes of Del~alb \Yestbrook \Yilson
The following communication was received from his Excellency, Governor L. G. Hardman:
June 29, 1929.
REPORT OF CLEMENCY CASES.
To the General Assembly of Georgia: I hand you here~ith report, as required by the Constitu-
tion of Georgia, showing action taken by me in all clem-
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ency matters, including reprieves, probations, paroles, commutations and pardons granted since June 25, 1927.
Respectfully submitted, L. G. HARDMAN, Governor.
RESPITES
MARSHALL REED: Walker County; Prison Commission requested further time to consider new evidence; resplited thirty days from July 12, 1927.
WILL JOHNSON: Brooks County; further time requested to present application for Executive clemency; respited from August 18, 1927 to September 17, 1927.
T. W. TOUCHTON: Lowndes County; stay of sentence requested by the Prosecutor; respited from A1g1st 15, 1927 to September 1, 1927.
R. L. FOUTS: Gordon County; further time requested to file petition for clemency; respited for thirty days from August 23, 1927.
ROBERT COATES: Jefferson County; insufficient time to complete application for clemency; respited for twentythree days from December 22, 1927.
JAMES A. SWAIN: Bibbs County; time required to investigate mental condition; respited sixty-one days from January 18, 1928.
WADE JOHNSON: Jones County; further time required to investigate mental condition; respited sixty days from January 20, 1928.
WADE JOHNSON: Jones County; further study of mental responsibility; respited ninety days from May 10, 1928.
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HA.ROLD H.-\l\fl\IOND: Fulton Countv; further time necessary to consider new facts; respited thirty days from May 18, 1928.
GEORGE FICKLE\: Chatham County; time requested to present petition for clemency to Prison Commission; respi ted thirty days to end July 23, 1928.
FREEMAN BURT: Colquitt Co mty; settlement between the defendant and alleged victim; defendant desires to make application for parole; respited sixty days.
WADE JOHN"SO~: Jones Countv; time for further consideration and study of this case; respited from Aug1St 10, 1928 for thirty days.
EULA THOMPSON: Murray County; more time needed to thoroughly study the record; respited for a period of sixty days expiring November 24, 1928.
JOHN RUSHI~G: ,\Liscogee County; respite for further investigation urged by the Judge and Solicitor-General; respited for a period of sixty days ending February 12, 1929.
D. B. BROOKIN"S: Muscogee County; more time needed to satisfactorily present petition to prison Commission; respited for a period of sixty days ending February 12, 1929.
JOHN CLARK: Mcintosh County; for the purpose of making a full investigation as to his mental condition; respited for a periodofsixtydaysending February 19,1929.
JOHN RUSHING: Muscogee County; new evidence discovered since the trial; respited for a period of sixty days from February 12, 1929..
D. B. BROOKI~S: Muscogee Co:..~nty; further time needed to present this case to the Prison Commission.
R. L. MITCHAM: Meriwether County; defendant confined to his bed and his health will be ~aterially injured
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if moved at this time; respited for a period of thirty days from February 15, 1929.
COMMUTATIONS: All commutations were recommended by the Prison Commission, except where stated.
ALBERT MATTHEWS AND CHARLIE FEARS: Butts Superior Court; December 1925 Term; Shooting at another; 3-4 years; recommended by Judge and SolicitorGeneral; commuted to present service July 6, 1927.
JACK LLOYD: Fulton Superior Court; October 1925 Term; Assault to rob; 2 years; applicant did not actually get any money and served more than one year; commuted to present service July 14, 1927.
JOHN EASON: City Court of Baxley (Appling County) December 1926 term; simple larceny; 12 months; recommended by Judge and other officials; commuted to present service upon payment of fine of $250.00 July 14, 1927.
LEONARD SHERMAN: Fulton Superior Court; January 1925 term; carrying concealed weapons and assault to murder; 12 months and 3 to 4 years; recommended by prosecutor; commuted to present service July 14, 1927.
C. B. SMILEY: Lowndes Superior Court; May 1925 term; kidnapping; 4 years; recommended by large number of leading citizens, county officials, assistant prosecutor and the prosecutrix; commuted to present service July 26, 1927.
HOWARD B.. GLEASON; Fulton Superior Court; September 1926 term; bigamy; 1 to 3 years; recommended by presiding Judge and Solicitor General; applicant not able to work, wants to enter government hospital; commuted to present service August 2, 1927 upon condition that he enter a Government hospital.
ARCHIE EVANS: Laurens Superior Court; January 1927 term; manslaughter; 1 year; killing was accidental
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137
and widow of deceased recommends clemency. Father of
defendant will amply provide for widow. Commuted to
present service on :\ugust 6, Hl27 upon payment of fine
ofS600.00.
ED MOCK: Wayne Superior Court; April 1927 term; making whiskey; 1 to 2 years; applicant confined to bed with pDlmonary tuberculosis and bronchial asthma and does not improve under treatment; commuted to present service on August 11, 1927.
(LYNN) LEONARD POSS: Forsyth Sc:perior Co..:rt; Fall term 1925; murder; life; recommended bv Judge; Commuted to present service August 12, 1927. .
ALLIE ANDERSON: City Court of Brunswick; May 1927 term; violating prohibition law; 6 months; recommended by trial Judge; commuted to present service :\ugust 16, 1927.
CLARENCE FRANKLIN: Superior Court of Monroe County; selling liq~10r; 12 months; August 1926 term; recommended by jury and prosecutor; commuted to present service August 18, 1927 upon payment of fine of S100.00.
C. M. COOK: Criminal Court of Atlanta; J an'clary
1926 term; misdemeanor; 10 months and 12 months (2 cases); applicant has paid fine of S100.00 and served 18 months. He wishes to return to his family in Mobley, Mo. Commuted to present service August .20, 1927; n~t recommended by Prison Commission.
WILLIE WATKINS: Wilkes Superior Court; August 1926 term; highway robbery; 12 months; recommended by Judge, Solicitor-General and Jurors; commuted to present service September 8, 1927 upon payment of fine of SlOO.OO.
WILL JOHNSON: Brooks Superior Court; November 1926 term; murder, death; deceased was attempting to practice hoodooism to the hurt of Will Johnson and his family and defendant killed deceased while laboring under
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fears of injury to himself and family. Defendant firmly
believed in the practice of occult arts and the peril which
threatened him. Defendant had borne excellent reputa-
tion for sobriety and peaceableness and obedience to the laws; commuted to life imprisonment September 14, 1927.
not recommended by Prison Commission.
COLUMBUS (CLEVEL\ND) WILLIS: Dougherty Superior Court; January 1927 term; stealing; 12 months; recommended by county physician, warden and camp inspector; commuted to present service September 22, 1927.
CLYDE DURR-\~CE: City Court of Baxley; June 1926 term; violating prohibition law; 12 months; recommended by sheriff, other county officials and number of citizens; commuted to present service September 22, 1927 upon payment of fine of S200.00.
C. B. BESSELLIEU: Superior Court of Seminole County; March 1927 term; larceny; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; commuted to present service on September 29, 1927 on condition that defendant return to his home in :\1ississippi and on further condition that he refrain from violating any criminal laws of this State.
ALBERT EDMO~DS: Muscogee S.1perior Court; February 1927 term; simple larceny; 12 months; recommended by warden, and on account of physical condition of applicant; commuted to present service on October 13, 1927.
LUCIUS KENDALL: Upson Superior Court; July adj. 1925 term; assault to murder; 3 to 5 years; recommended by trial judge; ;::ommuted to present service October 14, 1927.
CLIFF INGRAM: Dooly s~perior Court; August term 1920; voluntary manslaughter; 10 to 15 years; recommended by jury, judge, solicitor-general, clerk and sheriff; commuted to present service October 15, 1927.
CLAUD ANGLIN: Chatham Superior Court; Dec ember term 1924; robbery; 4 years and 4 years and 1 day;
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recommended by Superintendent and Warden of State Farm, and on acco.mt of a~plicant's ill health; commuted to present service on October 14, 1927.
TRENT FORMBY: Citv Court of LaGrange; :\larch adj. term 1927; violating p~ohibition law; S75.00 fine or 4 months; applicant served part of sentence and as'ks for permission to pay fine; commuted to present service upon payment of fine of S75.00.
J. R. MORGA.~ AND REGGIE VANDERS: Glynn Superior Court; May term 1927; larceny of auto; 1 to 2 years; recommended by Solicitor General and Judge; commuted to present service November 3, 1927.
TOM BUTLER: Randolph Superior Court; May term 1925; assault with intent to murder; possessing whiskey; carrying concealed pistol and carrying pistol witho-ut license; 2 to 5 years; 12 months or $500.00 and 12 months or $500.00 respectively; applicant has served minimum of 2 to 5 vears felonv sentence and is in bad state of health; commuted to pr~sent service upon payment of fine of 5600.00 November ;), 1927.
E. H. WILLIAMS: Atkinson Superior Court; October 1926 term; larceny of auto; 5 years; recommended by Judge and Solicitor General; commuted to present service November 9, 1927 and on condition that he return to his home in :\labama.
BOB GRIFFITH: Walton Superior Court; August term 1927; making liquor; 12 months or S150.00; recommendation of trial j:1dge; commuted to present service upon payment of pro rata fine of $125.00 on N"ovember 10, 1927.
LEO HILL: Laurens Superior Court; January term 925; rape; 20 years; recommended by judge, solicitorgeneral, jurors, county officials and relatives of the alleged injured party; comm~ted to present service on November 17, 1927.
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ROOSEVELT THORNTON: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1927; larceny of auto; 1 to 5 years; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; commuted to present service December 16, 1927.
JERRY JORDAN: Mitchell Superior Court; October term 1916; murder; life; on account of long service with good prison record and on account of physical condition; commuted to present service December 16, 1927.
JOSEPH ASH: Glynn Superior Court; December term 1926; simple larceny; 1U to 2 years; applicant was 17 years of age at time of crime and 3 older persons were involved. If released he will return to his parents in New York State. Commuted December 22, 1927.
MARY SCOTT: Ware Superior Court; June term 1927; misdemeanor; 12 months or S75.00; recommended by trial judge; commuted to present service December 24, 1927.
EDWARD CAREY, ALIAS EDWARD LYNCH: Floyd Superior Court; October term 192!; robbery; 10 years; recommended by former and present solicitor-general; commuted to present service Jan:.Iary 5, 1928.
E. A. STEELE: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1924; larceny of auto and forgery; 1 to 3; 2 to 3; 2 to 3; and 2 to 3 years; prosecutors recommend clemency. Full restitution of money and car made. Applicant returned to home in Indiana; commuted January 12, 1928.
S. F. G.'\RRETT: Muscogee Superior Court; February term 1924; larceny from house; 5 years; recommended by solicitor-general; commuted to present service January 26, 1928.
WILL JOHNSON: Fulton Superior Court; November term 1924; assault to murder; 4 years; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; commuted to present service February 9, 1928.
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JOHN LAMBERT: F;Jlton Superior Court; March 1925 term; larceny and robbery; 1 to 3 years in 1 case and 2 to 5 years in three cases; recommended by trial judge and solicit~r-general; commuted to present service February 9, 1928.
CURTIS POWELL: DeKalb Superior Court; September term 1925; larceny of auto; 1 to 2 years; recommended by judge and solicitor; commuted to present service February H, 1928 on condition that he refrain from violation of any of the criminal laws of this State.
JOHNNY MOORE: City Court of Hinesville; J .1ly term 1927; larceny; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; commuted to present service February 16, 1928 upon payment of fine of S50.00.
C. T. WISE: Richmond Superior Court; May term 1925; forgery and larceny; 2 to 5 and 2 to 5 years, concurrent; commuted to present service Febr:1ary 16, 1928 on condition that he leave this State and return to his home in Alabama.
BABE SMITH AND LEWIS WATERS: Gwinnett Superior CoJrt; December term 1926; burglary; 3 to 5 years each case and 2 to 5 years each case respectively; trial judge, solicitor-general, prosecutor and others recommend clemency; commuted to present service March 8, 1928.
W. B. DISMUKES: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1925; forgery and larceny of auto; 1 to 5 years in 2 cases and 2 to 5 years; minimum sentences served; prison record good; recommended by judge; commuted to present service March 8, 1928.
EDGAR S. HAMILTON: Bibb Superior Court; April term 1927; embezzlement; 2 to 4 years; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; commuted to present service March 15, 1928.
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LON PRESTO~: Fulton Superior Court; July term 1927; larcenv from house; 1 vear; recommended bv trial
judge and s~licitor-general; c~mmuted to present ~ervice
March 15, 1928.
JOHN HENRY HARRIS: Floyd Superior Court; January term 1926; murder; life imprisonment; clemency urged by trial judge, present circuit judge, solicitor general, county officials, jurors and citizens; commuted to present service March 29, 1928.
ALBERT HINDMAN: Floyd Superior Court; January 1926 term; murder; life imprisonment; clemency urged by trial judge, present circuit judge, solicitor general, county officials, jurors and citizens; commuted to present service March 29, 1928.
GEORGE HAWKS, JR.: Citv Court of Danielsville; transporting and possessing whi;key; $75.00 and $80.00 and 6 months suspended sentence; applicant paid both fines and was released. A year later he was placed in chaingang on suspended sentence. He has served three months with good record; a large number of citizens urge clemency; commuted to present service March 29, 1928 on condition that he refrain from violation of any criminal laws.
STANLEY TOWNSEND: Fulton Superior Court; July term 1927; larceny of aato; 1 to 3 years; applicant's father agrees to place him in a tubercular hospital in Pittsburg for treatment; he has active t:Jberculosis; commuted to present service :\pril 5, 1928.
ELI WILLIFORD: City Court of Louisville; May term 1926; drunkenness and shooting on public highway; 12 months and $500.00; applicant has served sentence and trial judge recommends that he be relieved of the payment of the fine; commuted to present service April 5, 1928.
BEN NEWTON: City Court of LaGrange; December term 1927; misdemeanor; 12 months; solicitor and citizens recommend clemency; commuted to present service April
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12, 1928 on payment of fine of S50.00 and on condition that he refrain from the violation of any of the criminal laws of this State.
WILL JOHNSON: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1926; forgery; 4 to 6 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general and the prosecutor; commuted to present service April 12, 1928.
LUTHER PEEK: Ben Hill Superior Court; January term 1928; having liquor; 12 months; recommended by Judge Crum, T. Hoyt Davis, Solicitor General, and county commissioners of Ben Hill County; commuted to present service April 12, 1928. Not recommended by Prison CommissiOn.
CLARENCE E. POWER: Cobb Superior Court; J'Clly term 1927; larceny; 4 to 7 years; applicant is in serious physical condition; clemency recommended by trial judge, jurors, the mayor and council of Marietta, and many citizens; commuted to present service April 12, 1928.
ALBERT STEVENS: Madison Superior Court; March term 1925; burglary; 10 to 11 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor general and prosecutor; commuted to present service April 19, 1928.
CHARLIE BRIDGES: Newton County Superior Court; September term 1926; breaking into railway car; 3 years; one half of sentence to be suspended during good behavior; trial judge considers that 18 months at hard labor is sufficient punishment and warden certifies that he has served since September 28, 1926 with good record; commuted to present service April 20, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
MOSE FLOURNOY: City Court of Waynesboro; October term 1927; delivering seed cotton after sunset and before sunrise; nine months on chaingang; applicant has served 5 months; judge, solicitor and prosecutor feel that he has been sufficiently punished and recommend clem-
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ency; commated to present service April 23, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
GUS WOOD: Carroll County Superior Court; April term 1928; manufacturing liquor; 8500.00 and suspended sentence; trial judge recommends that fine be reduced and applicant released from prison upon the payment of $150.00; commuted to present service May 8, 1928 upon payment of a fine of $150.00.
GEORGE FUTCH: Bryan County Superior Court; May term 1927; burglary; 4 to 5 years; solicitor-general says applicant pleaded guilty under an agreement that he would be given a sentence of only one year in absence of counsel. Trial judge did not carry out agreement because of certain information that was subsequently given him; commuted to present service May 17, 1928.
CLARENCE HOWELL: Laurens Superior Court; January term 1925; rape; 20 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor general, jurors, co~mty officials and citizens; commuted to present service May 17, 1928.
GEORGE H. WHITE: Coffee Superior Court; September 1916 and October 1921 terms; manslaughter; 10 to 20 years; recommended by solicitor-general, sheriff, clerk of court, relatives of the deceased and many citi?ens applicant in very bad physical condition; commuted to present service May 18, 1928.
ALMA COULTER: Talbot Superior Court; March term 1927; burglary; 2 to 5 years; conviction was based on circumstantial evidence; recommended by prosecutor, foreman of jury, solicitor-general and trial judge; commuted to present service May 24, 1928.
W. C. McCLANSHAW (McCALLAHAN) Talbot County Superior Court; March adj. term 1906; murder; life imprisonment; long prison record with good conduct, and the loss of a leg and all fingers on right hand; commuted to present service June 2, 1928.
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HUBERT ADCOCK: Coweta Superior Court; March term 1927; larceny after trust; 2 years; trial judge and solicitor-general recommend clemency; commuted to present service June 7, 1928.
RILEY PRITCHARD: Citv Criminal Court of Atlanta; June term 1927; possessing liquor; SlOO.OO or 10 months; fine was paid and sentence would have been served had it heen enforced; commuted to present service June 7, 1928.
JEFF (WYATT) WISE: Fulton County Superior Court; November term 1926; perjury; 4 years; applicant has served 18 months with good prison record. Since his incarceration he was injured by a fall from a truck while engaged in duties as a prisoner and is otherwise in bad physical condition; recommended by judge and solicitor; commuted to present service June 15, 1928.
J. W. WATERS: City Criminal Court of Atlanta; March term 1928; violating prohibition law; S150.00 and six months s.1spended sentence; fine paid and sentence suspended; commuted to present service June 19, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
WILLIAM SUMMERFORD; Dougherty County Superior Court; March term 1927; making and having liquor; 12 months and i2 months or S2.JO.OO; first sentence served and three months of second with good prison record; Dougherty County officials recommend cleme11cy; commuted to present service June 19, 1928.
JOSEPH LEONARD: Talbot County Superior Court; September term 1926; voluntary manslaughter; 5 years; recommended by trial judge; solicitor general, jurors, county officials and citizens; commuted to present service July 2, 1928.
JOHN LAMAR: Dooly County Superior Court; May term 1919; voluntary manslaughter; 15 years; recommended
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by trial judge, solicitor-general, clerk of Court and sheriff; commuted to present service July 5, 1928.
MARSHALL REED: Walker County Superior Court; February term 1926; murder; death; solicitor Kelly and trial judge recommend clemency or rather state that either of four verdicts WOclld be justified; much discrepancy in testimony has been found; commuted to life imprisonment A.ugust 10, 1927.
\\'ILL PENCE: Walker Superior Court; .-\ugust term 1926; perjury; 4 years; recommended by judge, solicitorgeneral, special prosec;Jtor, probation officer, county officers, et. al.; commuted to present service Julv 12, 1928.
THOMAS KILGORE: Bibb County Superior Court; April term 1927; larceny of automobile; 2 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general; commuted to present service July 13, 1928.
WILL WILLIAMS: Fulton Superior Court; 1927 term; burglary; 2 to 3 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general and the prosecutor; comm~1ted to present service July 26, 1928.
TOM HINKLE: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1926; simple larceny; 12 months; 6 months and 6 months; and 2 to 5 years; J .1dge Wood says he does not rememher the details of the matter but interposes no objection to the misdemeanor sentences running conc.Jrrently with the felony sentence; ordered on July 26, 1928 that the 3 misdemeanor sentences run concurrently with felony sentence of two to five years.
CHARLIE SHEPPARD: City Court of LaGrange; December term 1927; violation of prohihi tion law; 12 months; recommended by solicitor of court in which he was convicted; commuted to present service July 24, 1928 upon payment of fine of S25.00.
OTIS MEWBORN: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1927; simple larceny and larceny of automobile; 12 months.
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and 3 Years; trial j'.ldge recommends clemency, and applicant'~ arm is in a very serious condition and an earlv operation is necessary; commuted to present service J ul), 26, 1928.
ALFRED FERRELL: Walker Superior Court; August term 1927; robbery; 2 years; applicant served nearly vear with good record. While engaged in his duties as a convict he was seriously and perhaps permanently injured by the discharge of dynamite; commuted to present service July 26, 1928.
J. C. HANKINSON: Fulton Superior Court; July term 1927; passing a ficti tio.1s check; 3 to 7 years (6 cases) recommended by trial judge; solicitor-general and many citizens; comm_Ited to present service August 2, 1928.
CECIL MONS: J\Iuscogee Superior Court; May term 1927; involuntary manslaughter; 2 to 3 years; trial judge strongly Jrges clemency and says "This court now feel that the ends of justice will be met by showing leniency to the defendant;" commuted to present service August 2, 1928 on condition that she refrain from violating any of the criminal laws of this State.
ROGERS WHITSETT: Dooly County Superior Court; Aug.1st term 1924; voluntary manslaughter; 8 to 10 years; commutation recommended by trial judge, the jurors, and the State's prosec-.1tor; commuted to present service ALlgust 9, 1928.
.'\LBRITTON EDWA.RDS: Brooks Superior Court; Spring term 1924; burglary; 5 years; applicant is in bad physical condition, due to a large extent, to having been gassed during the World War. County officials recommend clemency; commuted to present service August 9, 1928.
BEE COLLIER: Troup Superior Court; November term 1920; burglary; 12 to 15 years; recommended by trial judge, the present judge who was solicitor-general
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at the time, and warden; commuted to present service August 9, 1928.
BOB (ROBT.) COLEMAN: Floyd Superior Court; January term 1926; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general and present judge of the Rome CircJit; comm..1ted to present service :\..1gust 9, 1928.
CHARLES McGILLESPIE: Dooly Superior Court; August term 1928; simple larceny; 12 months or 8250.00; recommended by trial judge and sheriff of Crisp county in view of fact that Ohio authorities who came for applicant wanted him on three felony charges before his conviction on this misdemeanor case; commuted to present service August 10, 1928. Not recommended by Prison CommisSion.
EVA. ROGERS: Fulton County Superior Court; -:\ovember term 1927; assault with intent to murder; 1 to 2 years; commuted to present service A'..lgust 9, 1928 on acco:.mt of physical condition.
NESBIT LITTLE: Fulton County Superior Court; October term 1927; burglary; 1 to 2 years; recommended by trial judge; commuted to present service August 16, 1928.
W. M. BECKLEY: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1925; robbery; 9 to 20 years and 9 to 20 years concurrent; recommended by prosecutors and large number of reputable people; commuted to present service August 16, 1928.
GUY WINGARD: Fulton Superior Court; July term 1927; 1;1' to 3 years; involuntary manslaughter; recommended by trial judge and solicitor general; commuted to present service August 16, 1928.
FRANK GETTING: Fulton Superior CoJrt; November term 1926; rape; 1 year; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; commuted to present service August 16, 1928.
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HARLEY SHEFFIELD: Cherokee Superior Court; August term 1927; misdemeanor; 12 months and $75.00, sentence to be suspended after service of 4 months; defendant paid fine, served original four months and is now serving portion of suspended sentence; commuted to present service A.1gust 23, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JAMES A. SWAIN: Bibb County Superior Court; ebruary term 1925; murder; death; recommended by Chief Justice of Supreme Court; trial judge, several jurors and hundreds of Bibb county citizens; commuted to life imprisonment March 31, 1928.
W. H. HANLEY: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1927; involuntary manslaughter; 1 to 3 years; recommended by trial judge and others; commuted to present service Septem her 20, 1928.
WALTER GRIBBLE: Walker S1perior Court; August term 1927; burglary; 3 to 5 years; applicantinserious physical condition; commuted to present service September 24, 1928.
EFFIE WILLIAMS: Crisp Superior Court; Spring term i922; murder; life; recommended by judge, solicitorgeneral, sheriff, and jury on account of applicant's mental condition; commuted to present service September 27, 1928.
H. T. ESTES: Henry County Superior Court; March term 1928; manufact1ring liquor; $200.00 and 3 months in jail or 12 months in gang; applicant has paid fine and served portion of jail sentence; commuted to present service October 1, 1928.
EDWIN WILLIAM SCOTT ALIAS E.W. FIELDS: Misdemeanor-felony; applicant is a British Subject and Federal Authorities have asked for them to deport him; commuted to present service October 1, 1928.
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VERNON COREY: Bulloch S11perior Court; October term 1927; burglary; 1 year; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general and others: commuted to present service October 1, 1928.
ARTHUR BLOSS: Coweta Superior Court; March term 1921; statutory.
J. B. MANER: Fulton Superior Court; September
term 1927; larceny of auto; 2 to 5 years; good record and recommended by judge; commuted to present service October 4, 1928.
WADE JOHNSOK: Jones Superior Court; May term 1924; rape; death; recommended by eleven jurors, foreman of grand jury, hundreds of citizens, and four physicians on account of defendant's mental condition; commuted to life imprisonment October 6, 1928.
GEORGE GOODWYN: Dooly Superior Co.1rt; November term 1927; violating motor law; 12 months; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general and jurors; commuted to present service October 9, 1928 upon payment of $50.00 fine.
MIRABEAU GARY: Baldwin County Superior Court; January term 1927; perjury; 4 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general, and county officials; commuted to present service October 11, 1928.
WILL BENNETT: Criminal Court of Atlanta; September term 1926; violating prohibition law; S75.00 and 8 months suStJended sentence; fine has been tJaid and for two years applicant has conducted himself as a law abiding. citizen; comm 1 ted to present service October 12, 1928.
FRA~K RUSSOM: Wilcox Superior Court; ~ovember term 1927; possessing and selling liquor; $400.00 and 4 months; recommended by many citizens, county officers, and trial jurors; commuted to present service October 12, 1928 upon payment of fine of $50.00.
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C. R. RAY: City Court of Brunswick; May term 1928; violating prohibition law; 6 months and 10 months; recommended by trial judge; commuted to present service October 12, 1928 upon payment of 8150.00.
VIRGIL STEWART: Crisp Supreme CoLirt; July term 1928; having liquor; 3 months in the common jail and also chaingang sentence to be served on probation upon payment of S50.00; trial jcrdge recommends jail sentence be commuted to present service upon payment of $50.00; Commuted to present service October 23, 1928 upon payment of S50.00. Not recommended by Prison CommissiOn.
CHARLIE JOHNSON: Spalding Superior Court; October term 1927; forgery and uttering forged check; 1 year and 1 year; recommended by trial judge; commuted to present service November 1, 1928.
ROY CRAWFORD, ALEX FERGUSON AND A. J. WILDER: Taylor Su:clerior Court; :\pril term 1928; cheating and swindling; 12 months each on the chaingang; amount involved was S5.00 and prisoners have now served seven months with good records; commuted to present service N ovem her ~' 1928.
MRS. ANNIE ANDERSON: City Court of Reidsville; September term 1925; violating prohibition law; 6 months and $200.00; recommended by present j Jdge, solicitor, sheriff and clerk of Superior Court; commuted to present service November 20, 1928 Jpon payment of fine of $200.00.
EULA MAY THOMPSON: Murray County Superior Court; February term 1928; murder; death; evidence does not show a conspiracy to take life of deceased h11t probably at the most a conspiracy to rob. Two other lives have already been taken for the life of deceased; commuted to life imprisonment and service November 21, 1928.
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RALPH STRAWDER: Colquitt County Superior Court; April term 1928; possessing whiskey; 12 month~ or $800.00; recommended bv solicitor-general; commuted to present service November. 22, 1928.
WYLIE DAVIS: Bibb County Superior Court; April term 1928; assault to rape; 1 to 2 years.; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; commuted to present service November' 2!, 1928.
JOHN PAT QUILLIAN: Whitfield County Superior Court; April term 1924; stealing cotton; 1 year to 1 year and 1 day; recommended by solicitor-general, jurors, prosecutor, county officers and many citizens; commJted to present service January 23, 1929.
DORMAN VAUGHN: Fayette County Superior Co-1rt; September term 1924; assault with intent to rape; 15 to 20 years; recommended by trial judge; commuted to present service January 21, 1929.
T. W. PATRICK: Jasper County Superior Court; February term 1928; distilling; 12 months or 6 months and $100.00; recommended by trial judge, jurors, county officers and citizens; commuted to present service January 24, 1929 upon payment of SlOO.OO.
T. N. WHITE: City Co'..lrt of LaGrange; September term 1928; violating prohibition law; 8200.00 or 12 months; recommended by judge and solicitor; commuted to present service upon payment of $150.00.
LIZZIE FREEMAN: City Court of Macon; June term 1928; violating prohibition law; S200.00 or 9 months; served more than half the term with good record; recommended by \Varden; commuted to present service upon payment of $75.00. January 24, 1929.
PAUL HOLLIS: Superior Court of Clarke County; April term 1928; larceny of automobile; 1 to 2 years; recommended by trial Judge and solicitor-general; commuted to present service; January 24, 1929.
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JAMES MOTE: Superior Court of Clarke County; larceny of automobile; term April 1928; 1 to 2 years; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; commuted to present service January 24, 1929.
JOE NELSON: Mitchell County Superior Court; October term 1912; murder; life imprisonment; on account of physical condition and long faithful service; commuted to present service January 24, 1929.
HARRISON DENSON: Tattnall Superior Court; July term 1913; burglary; 15 years; long service, poor health and statement of trial judge; commuted to present service January 30, 1919.
WILL SMITH: Echols Superior Court; September term 1912; murder; applicant served about 14 years and is now in tubercular camp; life; commuted to present service January 30, 1929.
FRED PRYOR: Pike County Superior Court; July Adj. term 1927; rape; 2 years; recommended by citizens j'.lrors, solicitor-general, judge and evidence is very weak; commuted to present service January 31, 1929.
SHELLEY WARD: City Court of Bainbridge; September term 1928; having whiskey; 12 months and 12 months and 6 months in jail; recommended by solicitor; commuted to present service upon payments of costs $108.75 March 7, 1929.
C. D. ROBERTS: Burke Superior Court; November term 1928; violating prohibition law; 12 months; recommended by the trial judge; commuted to present service March 7, 1929.
GEORGE FLETCHER AND DAVID HARRELL: City Court of Brunswick; March term 1928; larceny; 12 months in each two cases; commuted to present service March 7, 1929.
BEN RAMSEY: McDuffie Superior Court; September term 1921; mule stealing; 10 to 12 years; has served
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more than 7 years with good record; commuted to present service March 7, 1929.
JOHN SMITH: Douglas City Court; Summer term 1928; public drunkenness; S60.00 and 8 months suspended sentence; recommended by trial judge and applicant has already paid the fine originally imposed; commuted to present service March 28, 1929.
APRIL HE~~-DRICKS: Newton Superior Court; September term 1923; larceny, horse stealing; 6 to 10 years; account of good prison record and poor physical condition; commuted to present service April 11, 1929.
0. L. BLACK: Cobb Superior Court; March term 1925; manslaughter; 1 to years; recommended by Judge, court officials, jurors; commuted to present service April 11, 1929.
ZAN PITTS: Harris Superior Court; September term 1928; manufacturing liquor; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; commuted to present service :\pril 18, 1929.
J. A. CLAY: LaGrange City Court; March term 1928;
violating prohibition law; $100.00 or 8 months; applicant has served abo1Jt three weeks and deposited the sum of SlOO.OO to pay fine; commuted April 20, 1929.
JIM HOLCOMB: Newton S.Jperior Court; July term 1927; burglary; 4 years and 4 years; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; commuted to present service April 30, 1929.
JOHN THOMAS: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1926; larceny from House; 3 to 7 years; recommended by county commissioners, warden, county attorney and county physician, ordinary and sheriff; commuted to present service May 1, 1929.
T. W. HARRELL: Catoosa Superior Court; August term 1927; burglary; 5 years; recommended by trial judge; commuted to present service May 2, 1929.
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WINTON LANDRUM: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1927; larceny; 3 to 5 years; recommended by trial judge; commuted to present service May 9, 1929.
BROWN SANFORD: Crisp Superior Court; October term 1928; simple larceny; 10 months; clemency is recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; commuted to present service May 9, 1929.
GEORGE EBERHART: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1928; assault to murder; $500.00 and 12 months, suspended on payment of fine; recommended by prosecutrix; commuted to present service on payment of $200.00.
ED LAW.: Ludowici City Court; February term 1929; possessing liquor; 12 months. Recommended by trial judge; commuted May 30, 1929.
C. M. LEWIS: Early Superior Court; April term 1928; violating prohibition law; 12 months and 12 months (2 cases); recommended by trial judge; commuted May 30, 1929.
ED HARTLEY: Richmond Superior Court; May term 1928; murder; death; recommended by jurors, trial judge and solicitor-general; commuted May 30, 1929.
JUAN (JOHN) LAZZARUS: Fulton Superior Court, March term 1925; felony; 3 to 5 years and 2 to 3 years; delivered to U. S. Department of Labor for deportation; commuted June 5, 1929.
WALTON BUTTS: Jasper Superior Court; August term 1928; involuntary manslaughter; 2 to 3 years; recommended by trial jurors and solicitor-general; commuted June 7, 1929.
JAMES E. WEST, JR.: Fulton and DeKalb Superior Courts; January, March and September terms 1927; misdemeanor and larceny of aJto; 18 months; 2 to 5 years;
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1 to 5 years; recommended by trial udge, solicitor-general and sheriff; comm 1ted June 20, 1929.
D. B. BROOKINS: Muscogee Superior Court; February term 1928; murder; death; deceased was notorious for lewdness and whiskey drinking and her conduct enraged him, and she forced him out of his home and business; commuted June 20, 1929 to life imprisonment.
JOHN RUSHING: Muscogee Superior CoJrt; m'Jrder; death; on account of the conduct of deceased, the said defendant became enraged and unbalanced to the extent that immediately following the act he undertook to take his own life; corr.muted to life imprisonment }'1ne 19, 1929. Not recommended by Prison Commissjon.
PROBATION: All probations recommended by the Prison Commission except where stated.
HIRAM COLLINS: City Court of Metter (Candler County); June and November 1926 term; violating prohibition law; 12 months and 12 months; probated July 18, 1927.
ALFONS GREEN: Atlanta Criminal Court; December term 1926; vagrancy; 12 months; greater part of sentence has been served and prisoner has been offered immediate employment at good wages; probated July 21, 1927.
ERNEST WEAVER: Catoosa Superior Court; February term 1927; transporting liquor; 12 months at State Farm; prisoner is in advanced stage of tuberculosis; probated July 23, 1927. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JAMES COLLINS: City Court of Jesup; April term 1927; simple larceny; 12 months or $250.00; recommended by court officials; probated August 16, 1927 upon payment of $75.00.
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C. E. JETER: Decatur Superior Court; November adj. term 1925; fornication; 12 months, 6 months in jail and S1,000.00; recommended by trial judge and many citizens; probated August 18, 1927.
EUGENE WINKLES: City Court of Newnan; July term 1927; violating prohibition law; 7 months; recommended by Judge and solicitor; probated September 8, 1927.
DIMMIE LEE: Henry County Superior Comt; March term 1927; making liquor; 12 months; recommended by trial judge and many citizens on account of poverty condition of family; probated September 16, 1927.
J. M. BATES: Carroll County Superior Court; :-\pril term 1927; misdemeanor; 12 months; recommended by warden, guards, county commissioners and citizens; probated September 20, 1927.
CHARLIE KNIGHT: City Court of Cartersville; March term 1927; operating auto while intoxicated and carrying concealed weapons; 850.00 and 3 months or 6 months and S25.00 and 2 months or 4 months; recommended by judge and solicitor; probated September 29, 1927 upon payment of S200.00.
W. P. (DOCK) RHODES: Burke County Superior CoJrt; October terrn 1926; manufacturing liquor; 12 months; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general and large number of citizens; recommended; probated October 6, 1927.
CHARLIE JONES: Atlanta Criminal Court; February term 1927; violating prohibition law; 12 months; half a sentence has been served with good record; the amount of whiskey involved was only a half pint; probated October 6, 1927.
FELIX MOOREHEAD: City Court of Athens; November term 1926; violating prohibition law; three six
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months sentences; recommended by judge, solicitor and sheriff; probated October 13, 1927.
ED TIDWELL: Henry County Superior Court; May term 1927; misdemeanor; 12 months; prisoner has served more than half of sentence with good record, he has large family without any support; probated November 10, 1927.
CHARLES GRACE, JR.: City Court of Floyd County; June term 1924; violating prohibition law; $200.00, costs and 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated November 17, 1927.
E. W. SMITH: Clarke County Superior Court; J anuary term 1924; having liquor; $50.00 and 12 months; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; probated December 1, 1927.
JAMES LARMAN: Catoosa County Superior Court; February term 1927; violating prohibition law; 12 months; only one month of sentence left to serve and prisoner in poor physical condition; probated December 1, 1927.
RAYMOND LEDFORD: City Court of Fairburn; September term 1927; fornication; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated December 15, 1927.
JULIAN BRANTLEY: City Court of Valdosta; July term 1927; violating prohibition law; 12 months; recommended by solicitor city court of Valdosta; probated December 15, 1927.
WILL EDWARDS: Henry County Superior Court; March term 1927; manufacturing liquor; 12 months; recommended by prohibition enforcement officer, county officials and citizens of Henry County; probated December 16, 1927.
R. M. SELLERS: City Court of Baxley; May term 1927; City Court of Baxley; possessing whiskey; 12 months; recommended by county officials; probated December 19, 1927.
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ROZIER COl'\"\'ER: DeKalb Superior Court; Sep-
tember term 1927; larcenv of automobile; 9 months; onethird of sentence has bee~ served and applicant's physical condition is such that death is likely to occ~1r at any time; probated December 22, 1927. ~ot recommended by Prison Commission.
G. R. BE:\.SLEY: Citv Court of Savannah; October
term 1927; indenC\'; 6 m~nths; recommended bv judge;
probated Febrc1an; 10, 1928.
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HENRY METC:\LF: City Court of Floyd County; November term 1927; misdemeanor; 12 months; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; probated February 14, 1928.
MA.RCUS GIBBS: Decatur Superior Court; May term 1922; escaping; 10 months; recommended by trial judge probated February 17, 1928.
LOCIS LA~EY: Houston CoLmtv Superior Court; August term 1928; misdemeanor; 12 ~onths; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; probated February 23, 1928.
KORJ\L\~ JACKSON: Superior Court of Gordon County; February term 1927; robbery and carrying pistol; 12 months and S100.00 or 6 months; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; probated February 24, 1928
M. L. WINFREY: Gordon Superior Court; February term 1927; robbery and carrying pistol; 12 months and $100.00 or 6 months; recommended by judge and solicitorgeneral; probated February 24, 1928.
ED BAILEY; Worth County Superior Court; July term 1927; forgery; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated March 1, 1928.
BOB (R. W.) MILLER: City Court of Fairburn; June term 1927; possessing whiskey; 10 months and 6 months; recommended by judge and prosecutor; probated April 12, 1928.
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BILL LIVELY: City Court of Sylvania; June term 1927; larceny (2 cases); $150.00 or 9 months each; recommended by trial judge; probated April 19, 1928.
RALPH JONES: City Court of Fairburn; January term 1928; being drunk on public highway; 6 months; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general; probated May 10, 1928.
GEORGE WILSON: City Court of Thomasville; June term 1927; misdemeanor (2 cases);lO monthsand9months; recommended by prosecutor; probated May 11, 1928.
JOE CREDELL: Troup Superior Court; August term 1927; larceny after trust; $200.00 or 12 months; probated June 7, 1928 upon payment of $50.00 fine.
WILLIE McMILLAN: City court of Sylvania; August call term 1927; possessing, transporting and selling whiskey; 12 months in 3 cases, consecutively; recommended by trial judge and solicitor.
TILLMAN W. JOYNER: City Court of Sylvania; September call term 1927; drawing and uttering worthless check and cheating and swindling; $100.00 and 3 months; $100.00 and 3 months and $100.00 and 2 months; recommended by judge and solicitor.
ROSCOE BAILEY: City Court of Griffin; April term 1928; assault and battery; 6 months; recommended by trial judge, solicitor, county officials and superintendent of schools; probated July 23, 1928.
DAVE MITCHELL: Jones County Superior Court; October term 1927; manufacturing liquor; 6 months and 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated July 24, 1928.
WILL BARROW, ALIAS BARRETT: Green County Superior Court; distilling; October term 1927; 12 months; recommended by trial judge, city officials and citizens; probated August 2, 1928.
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GLENN WINGO: DeKalb Superior Court; June term 1927; violating prohibition law; 12 months (and 12 months in City Court previously); recommended by trial judge; probated August 2, 1928.
JENE ]QNES: Meriwether Superior Court; February adjourned term 1928; burglary; 6 months; recommended by all county officials and large number of citizens on account of applicant's age, which is 17 years; probated August 2, 1928.
HERBERT McCORMICK: Pulaski Superior Court; December term 1927; 12 months or 3 months and $50.00; recommended by county officials; probated August 9, 1928.
BERT WRIGHT: City Court of Douglas County; May term 1927; misdemeanor; 8 months or $75.00; 3 months with good record has been served; probated August 16, 1928.
HOMER HARPER AND SAM MATHEWS: Superior Court of Carroll County; April term 1928; making liquor; $500.00 or 12 months; recommended by trial judge. A part of sentence has been served with good record; probated September 6, 1928 upon payment of $100.00 each.
LONNIE (L. D.) HODGES: Superior Court of Walton County; August term 1925; having liquor; 12 months and $250.00 fine; fine has been paid and a part of sentence served with good record; probated September 20, 1928.
WALTER AVERY: Crisp Superior Court; April term 1927; violating prohibition law; 5 months and fine or 12 months; 6 months jail sentence and 6 months of chaingang sentence has been served with good record; probated September 24, 1928.
B. F. THORNTON: City CourtofLaGrange; December term 1923; misdemeanor; 12 months each in eight cases; recommended by trial judge, solicitor, county officials and
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prominent citi:zens of LaGrange; probated September 26, 1928.
MOSE (M. A.) DALRYMPLE: City Court of Waycross; June term 1928; possessing liquor; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated October 1, 1928.
LEWIS FELTMAN: Superior Coc1rt of Henry County; February term 1928; drunk on highway and driving car while intoxicated; 6 months or S50.00; 12 months or $100.00; trial judge and solicitor recommend; probated October 18, 1928.
OLLIE ASPINWALL: Wayne Silperior Coilrt; April term 1927; manufacturing whiskey; 12 months or 6 months and S200.00; recommended by solicitor-general; probated October 18, 1928 upon payment of S100.00.
MONROE HILL: Macon Coc1nty Superior Court, November term 1927; manufacturing whiskey; 12 months or 6 months and S90.00; fine has been paid and greater part of sentence served; probated October 26, 1928.
LILLIE BATES: Columbia Superior Court; March term 1928; violating prohibition law; 12 months; recommended by solicitor-general; probated October 26, 1928.
J. W. STREET: City Court of Jesup; July term 1927; having whiskey; 12 months or $750.00; on account of applicant's mental and physical condition, trial judge recommends clemency; probated November 20, 1928.
LABORN PALMER AND FARRIS PRICE: Montgomery County Superior Court; May term 1928; misdemeanor; 12 months each; half of sentences have been served; probated November 22, 1928 upon payment of $50.00 each.
MERRILL LEVERETTE: Webster County Superior Court; October term 1928; possessing liquor; 12 months or 3 months and $250.00; a part of sentence has been served with good record; probated January 11, 1929.
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JERRY KNIGHT: Seminole Superior Court; larceny from house; 8 months and 8 months and 8 mos.; Judge Yeomans recommends clemency and physician states applicant has tuberculosis; probated January 11, 1929.
GEORGE HENDERSON: City Court of Americus; January term 1928; cheating and swindling; (2 cases) 10 months or $100.00 (each): one sentence with good record has been served, applicant has lost one eye since serving and other is affected; probated January 24, 1929.
ANGELO PRINCE: City Court of Brunswick; November term 1928; violation of prohibition law; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated January 24, 1929 upon payment of $200.00.
LEWIS HIGHTOWER: City Court of Barnesville; July term 1927; possessing whiskey; $500.00 or 12 months; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general.
JAMES BURDEN: City Court of Danielsville; October term 1928; stealing ride on train; $30.00 or 6 months; recommended by trial judge; probated January 24, 1929.
OLIN WADDELL: City Court of Greenville; October term 1927; possessing whiskey; 12 months; recommended by the trial judge, the prosecuti~g attorf!.ey and the jurors; probated January 24, 1929.
C. C. BOYER: Crisp S:1perior Court; October term 1928; having liguor; 6 months or $200.00 and 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated January 24, 1929.
T. M. WATSON: Sylvester City Court; August term 1928; possessing whiskey; 12 months or $400.00; recommended by the judge and solicitor of city court, by county officials, including the solicitor-general; probated January 24, 1929.
FLORENCE ROBERSON: City Court of Atlanta; December term 1926; violating prohibition law; recommended by Prison Commission that applicant be allowed
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to serve remainder of sentence on probation; probated January 24, 1929.
EMMETT DIXON: Pike Superior Court; November term 1928; larceny; 4 montl:1s; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; probated January 24, 1929.
WALTER JORDAN: City Court of Americus; June term 1928; peeping; probated January 24, 1929.
HENRY WILLIAMS: City Court of Cartersville; violating prohibition law; 12 months; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated January 24, 1929.
HERMAN JOHNSON: Bibb Superior Court; May term 1928; assault and battery; 12 months; recommended by jurors and solicitor-general; probated January 24, 1929.
JOSEPH FIORE: City Court of Brunswick; November term 1928; violating prohibition law; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated January 30, 1929.
LESTER PERDUE: Jackson Superior Court; October term 1927; possessing liquor; 850.00 or 12 months; recommended by solicitor; probated March 5, 1929..
ROWE BEATY: City Court of Decatur; September term 1926; operating automobile intoxicated; 12 months; recommended by judge; probated March 2, 1929.
TOM SIMS: Fayette Superior Court; August adj. t~rm 1927; misdemeanor; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated March 21, 1929.
JOE HARRIS AMERSON: Sandersville City Court; October term 1928; possessing liquor; 12 months or $250.00; recommended by trial judge; probated March 21, 1929.
ANDERSON HOUSTON: Stewart Superior Court; April term 1928; having and selling liquor; 6 months or $35.00; 12 months or 3 months and S100.00; paid fines in
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two cases; served since August 1, 1928 with good pnson record; probated March 21, 1929.
GEORGE HAMMOND: Walton Superior Court; August term 1928; making liquor; 9 months; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; probated March 21, 1929.
ALF EDWARDS: Mitchell Superior Court; September term 1927; concealed pistol and misdemeanor; 12 months and 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated March 21, 1929.
JODIE AIKEN: Paulding Superior Court; August term 1926; manufacturing liquor; 1 to 2 years; recommended by trial judge; probated March 21, 1929.
GEORGE MINCEY: Swainsboro City Court; intoxication; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated March 28, 1929.
. FRANK MANN, ALIAS McMINN: Murray Superi.' or Court; November term 1926; larceny; 3 twelve mos. sentences; recommended by a number of citizens including the sheriff; probated March 28, 1929.
HENRY WILLIAMS: LaGrange City Court; November term 1928; violating prohibition law; 8 months; recommended by solicitor, prominent citizens and county officials; probated April 11, 1929.
LAFAYETTE STALLINGS: Tift Superior Court; August term 1928; violating prohibition law; on account of physical condition; served 7 months with good record; probated April 25, 1929.
LEON KIRKPATRICK: Fulton Sc1perior Court; January term 1929; burglary; 12 months and 12 months; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; probated April 25, 1929.
WILL WOODS: Sumter Superior Court; November term 1927; stealing, cheating and swindling; 12 months
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and 12 months or $100.00; served since December 2, 1927 with good record, which covers the entire service in the first case and about 5 months on second; probated May 9, 1929.
HURST PETERS: Walton Superior Court; May term 1925; violating prohibition law; $400.00 and costs and 12 months suspended sentence; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; probated May 9, 1929.
PUG CLARKE: Lexington City Court; February term 1929; gambling; 12 months; recommended by judge; probated May 16, 1929.
ROBERT MCCULLOUGH: Pulaski Superior Court; December term 1928; assault and battery; 12 months; recommended by judge, solicitor-general and county officials; probated May 16, 1929.
WALTER COBLER: Newton Superior Court; assault to rob; 12 months; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; probated May 16, 1929.
BASS HUFF: Pike Superior Court; November term 1928; manufacturing whiskey; 12 months; recommended by trial judge and solicitor; probated May 16, 1929.
FRED HARVEY: City Court of Oglethorpe; January term 1928; selling liquor; 12 months or 6 months and $100.00; prisoner is 65 years of age and in poor health and has served two months; probated upon payment of fine of $50.00 May 18, 1929.
M. C. MANSON: Waycross City Court; misdemeanor; 12 months; recommended by trial judge; probated May 23, 1929.
EMMETT ISON: Henry Superior Court; September term 1928; selling liquor; 12 months; recommended by trial judge and approved by solicitor-general; probated May 23, 1929.
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B. B. BERRY: Henry Superior Court; September term 1928; violating prohibition law; 12 months; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general and county officials; probated May 25, 1929.
J. M. BRUCE: Fairburn City Court; April term 1929;
simple larceny; 9 months; recommended by the solicitor and prosecutor; probated June 11, 1929.
PARDONS: All pardons recommended by Prison Commission except where stated.
0. G. (OTIS) MCCANTS: Taylor Superior Court; October term 1924; embezzlement; 4 to 6 years; recommended by the present judge, solicitor-general, nine of the jurors and many citizens and officers; pardoned July 14, 1927.
W. B. (WILL) SWINT: Floyd Superior Court; July term 1924; dynamiting residence; life; on account of statements of solicitor-general and employed counsel; pardoned July 21, 1927.
FRANK P. WEBB: Fulton Superior Court; June term 1924; robbery; 2 cases 3 to 10 years, three cases (5 cases); youth of the applicant when crimes were committed, letters attesting to his good character prior to conviction, recommendations of many good citizens where he was convicted, his good prison record and recommendation of the presiding judge-has served more than 3 years of sentences; pardoned August 4, 1927.
LELAND L. HARVEY: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1924; robbery and larceny of auto; 3 to 10 years, 2 to 10 years, 1 to 5 years, 2 to 10 years, 2 to 10 years and 20 years; youth of the applicant when the crimes were committed, and recommendation of the trial judge; pardoned August 4, 1927.
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BOB HOLMAN: Barrow Superior Court; October term 1926; burglary; 12 months; recommended by prosecutors, 11 of the jurors and the concurrence of the trial judge-served 6 months out of the 12 months; pardoned August 11, 1927.
REECE NASWORTHY: Emanuel Superior Court; April term 1925; arson; 2 years; recommended by presiding judge, solicitor-general, trustees of school that was burned and others; pardoned August 18, 1927.
WAYNE HARDIN: Carroll Superior Court; October term 1926; rape; 2 years; the trial judge certifies that "this young man belongs to a good family" and recommends full pardon in order that his citizenship may be restored. Pardoned August 25, 1927. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
BEN BELL AND GLENN JORDAN: Carroll . Superior Court; October term 1926; rape; applicants were sentenced to a term of one year. The trial judge certifies that "these young men belong to good families" and recommends full pardon in order that their citizenship may be restored; pardoned August 25, 1927. Not recommended by the Prison Commission.
LON LITTLE: Cobb Superior Court; robbery; 6 to 10 years; it appears that this applicant will be eligible for parole on the 28th of this month, the trial judge recommending same; pardoned September 21, 1927.
HOMER DORSEY: Spalding Superior Court; January term 1917; burglary; 6 years; recommendation of trial judge, who says he has reached conclusion applicant is not guilty; pardoned September 22, 1927.
JOE W. ROZIER: Harris Superior Court; July term 1926; manufacturing liquor; 2 to 4 years; run over and seriously injured by truck while at work in county road gang, has excellent prison record, and clemency is recommended by the trial judge, solicitor-general and county
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officers of Harris County-has served one year of a two year sentence; pardoned September 29, 1927.
VERNON MIMBS: Laurens Superior Court; assault to murder; 2 to 3 years; the attending physician in this case certifies that the applicant can hardly live longer than a period of thirty-eight hours due to injuries sustained in an automobile wreck while he was driving a truck; pardoned October 1, 1927. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
M. M. MICKEL: Brooks Superior Court; May Adj. term 1925; embezzlement; 3 to 5 years and 1 to 5 years; recommendation of firm whose funds were used by the applicant, representatives in the legislature from Brooks County, ordinary, sheriff, clerk of Court and many citizens; pardoned October 6, 1927.
FRED NEW: Gwinnett Superior Court; September term 1919; robbery; 10 to 14 years; this applicant was given a conditional pardon by former Governor Walker. Since that time he has plead guilty to the offense of misdemeanor and given a sentence of 12 months, which sentence he has served. The solicitor-general, the judge and the deputy warden certify that he has made a model prisoner under the last sentence served; pardoned October 13, 1927. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
HAMMO~D KENNEDY, ROBT. COLLINS, LINDSAY BUSSEY AND FRED DAVIS: Columbia Superior Court; September term 1926; assault and battery; 10 months each; judge recommends commutation to fines and the solicitor general recommends pardon; pardoned October 15, 1927.
MONROE COOPER: Atlanta Criminal; September term 1926; violation prohibition I..aw; 12 months and $100.00. Sentence suspended on payment of fine; it being made to appear that the defendant in the above stated case paid the fine imposed by the court, and was released by the
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sheriff, and it further being made to appear that the defendant has never been delivered to the P .1blic Works of Fulton County, Georgia, and that he is desirous of taking a Civil Service Examination; pardoned October 15, 1927. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
LOVICK ALEXANDER: Paulding Superior Court; August Adj. term 1926; arson; 1 year; on November 27th applicant will have completed his full term of one year,
and since statements from Dr. J. I. Matthews show that
applicant is convalescing from typhoid fever and can be of no further service to the State, it is believed that by pardoning and restoring his citizenship, he will make a good citizen of the State; pardoned October 18, 1927.
GEORGE W. HARRIS: Wavne Superior Court; April term 1922; manslaughter; 10 to 20 years; pardoned October 18, 1927 (Statutory).
FRED, ALIAS WALTER E. FISHER: Fulton Superior Court; November term 1925; larceny of auto; 4 to 5 years; State Farm physician certifies that applicant is suffering with acute t.1berculosis in both lungs; pardoned October 21, 1927.
ALBERT LILLY: Crisp Superior Court; April term 1927; larceny from the house; 10 months; pardon for this applicant is requested by county commissioners, county physician and the judge, also on account of advanced stage of tuberculosis and for further reason he would likely infect other prisoners; pardoned October 21, 1927. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
R. L. FOUTS: Gordon Superior Court; August term 1926; forgery; 2 to 3 years; evidence shows no one was defrauded; pardoned November 3, 1927.
BENNIE HICKMAN: Jenkins S.1perior Court; September term 1924; voluntary manslaughter; 5 to 10 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general; county
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commtsstoners, warden in charge, jurors and others; pardoned November 10, 1927.
DAN SCOTT: Danielsville City Court; January term 1927; possessing liquor; $75.00 and 6 months, suspended sentence; recommended by judge and solicitor; pardoned November 17, 1927.
0. B. MCMANUS: Waynesboro City Court; April term 1927; violating prohibition law; 6 months; recommended by judge and solicitor of the City Court of Waynesboro; pardoned November 26, 1927. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
LUTHER PUTNAM: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1927; larceny; 2 to 5 years; account of bad physical condition; pardoned December 1, 1927.
LINTON B. DAVIS: Grady Superior Court; March term 1925; embezzlement; S700.00 or 6 months in jail; recommendations of officials and citizens; pardoned December 15, 1927.
NOAH CRUMLEY: Wilcox Superior Court; December term 1918; manslaughter; 16 years; pardoned December 23, 1927-(Statutory)
FRED MULL: Fulton Superior Court; October term 1924; larceny of auto; 2 to 5, 1 to 5 and 1 to 5; in view of the record of the prisoner, it is recommended that the last two sentences of 1 to 5 years each run concurrent with the 2 to 5 year sentence; pardoned December 15, 1927.
FRANK PEYTON: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1927; theft of automobile; 1 to 3 vears; the trial judge recommends clemen~y; county physician certifies that the defendant's injuries are of such nature as to prevent any work before eligible for parole, which is February 2, 1928; pardoned December 17, 1927. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
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HUBERT BEARD: Banks Superior Court; September term 1926; voluntary manslaughter; 2 to 4 years; applicant has served more than one year with an excellent record; pardoned December 19, 1927.
EDD HENDRIX (E. N. HENDRIX): restored.
Citizenship
JIM BARNWELL: Fulton Superior Court; December term 1925; forgery; 2 years; recommended by the prosecutor, doubt of guilt and good prison conduct; pardoned December 22, 1927.
CARL F. MALLIES: Fulton Superior Court; january term 1926; larceny of auto; 2 to 5 years; recommended by trial judge and city detective; pardoned December 21, 1927.
SIDNEY VANCE ROGERS: Fulton Superior Court; November term 1926; bigamy; 2 to 4 years; it appears that applicant's former wife recently died suddenly, leaving five small children on public charity at Hagerstown, Md., which is cause for pardon; pardoned January 13, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
THOS. 0. MARTIN: Putnam Superior Court; September term 1926; assault to m:.1rder; 2 to 5 years; recommended by many of the best citizens of Putnam County, and of other sections of the State; pardoned February 9, 1928.
H. C. HENDERSON: Fulton Superior Court; larceny after trust; 1 to 3 years; applicant has served one year on the public works of the State and completed that sentence August 1927. He is now serving the balance of the term under parole, and desires to go to the State of North Carolina, where he can obtai'h regular employment and become a good citizen; pardoned February 15, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
J. HERSCHEL CHARLES: Gilmer Superior Court: 1919; voluntary manslaughter; 10 years; applicant was
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commuted to present service in September, 1925, and it appears from statements by reliable citizens of Ellijay, Gilmer County, that he has conducted himself in an orderly manner; pardoned February 15, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
M. C. STONER: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1926; larceny after trust; 2 to 5 years; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; pardoned Febr'..lary 16, 1928.
J. M. PHELPS: Fulton Superior Court; March term
1925; violating prohibition law; fine 81,000.00 and two 12 month sentences; enforcement of chaingang sentences was suspended by the comt; fine was paid, and had chaingang sentences been served they woald have expired more than a year ago; recommended by reputable citizens; pardoned March 8, 1928.
RALEIGH GARLAND: Rabun Superior Court; February term 1922; manslaughter; 1 to 2 years; good conduct and previous character; pardoned March 30, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
FRANK HAMBY: Gilmer Superior Co1rt; May term 1915; involuntary manslaughter; 2 years; served sentence, which expired in 1917; citizenship restored March 30, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JOHN HART: Cook Superior Court; November term 1924; perjury; 4 years; recommended by trial j 1dge, solicitor-general who represented the State at the trial, the present incumbent of the solicitor-general's office, the grand jury of Cook County, prosecutors and others; pardoned April 5, 1928.
LOYD EVANS: Floyd Superior Court; January term 1926; burglary; 3 to 5 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general, other officials and many citizens; pardoned April 5, 1928.
J. R. (RICHARD) CALHOUN: l\Iiller County Su-
perior Court; April term 1917; larceny of hog; restored to
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citizenshj.p April 18, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
OHL (OL) GRIFFIN: Miller Superior Court; October term 1924; larceny of cow; citizenship restored April 18, 1828. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
J. B. (BRANT) NEWBERRY: Miller Superior Court; April term 1917; larceny of hog; citizenship restored April 18, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
G. D. HORNBUCKLE: Barnesville City Court; January term 1928; malicious mischief; 5 months; error in sentence; applicant sufficiently punished and pardon recommended by trial judge; pardoned April 23, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
A. J. JOHNSON: Chatham County Superior Court; March term 1928; burglary; 1 to 2 years; recommended by judge; pardoned May 3, 1928.
H. R. FOSTER: Atlanta City Criminal Court; Feb-
ruary term 1927; violating prohibition law; 12 months and $250.00; sentence (Prison); suspended; fine paid; recommended by reputable citizens; pardoned May 17, 1928.
WADE BAGLEY: Bartow Superior Court; July adj. term 1924; burglary; 6 to 10 years; solicitor-general, who is now judge of the circuit, recommends clemency, the prisoner having served 3 years with good conduct; pardoned May 26, 1928.
J. MASON STRIBLING: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1927; larceny of automobile; 1 to 3 years; good record made while serving and the good conduct of the applicant under parole; pardoned May 31, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
GORDON DEESE: Miller Superior Court; April term 1924; larceny of an automobile tire; 3 months or a fine of $35.00; fine paid; citizenship restored June 7, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
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GLENN HOUSE: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1922; misdemeanor; $1,000.00 fine and 12 months suspended sentence; applicant paid fine and clemency recommended by the trial judge; pardoned June 25, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
JOHN JOHNSON, ALIAS ODUM: Henry Superior Court; September term 1926; manslaughter; 5 to 7 years; applicant has served more than one year of sentence; trial judge says there were extenuating circumstances; pardoned June 28, 1928.
DESSIE SHEPARD: Laurens Superior Court; January term 1927; seduction; 2 years, trial judge and solicitor-general state that they do not now believe the applicant guilty of the crime of which he was convicted, and recommend pardon; pardoned June 28, 1928.
CHARLES HENDRICKS: F'1lton Superior Court; February term 1927; larceny of automobile; 1 to 2 yearsi (STATUTORY)
W. I. BARNETT: Madison Superior Court; July term 1924; violating prohibition law; 12 months or $200.00 and 6 months; fine paid; recommended by judge and solicitorgeneral; pardoned July 11, 1928.
CHARLIE GHOLSTON: Danielsville City Court; January term 1927; possessing liquor; $75.00 and 6 months suspended sentence; fine was paid and applicant's conduct has been exemplary for more than 6 months. Pardon is recommended by judge and solicitor; pardoned July 24, 1928.
L. J. SIMPSON: TORY)
Cobb Superior Court; (STATU-
TALMADGE ODOM: Fulton Superior Court; November term 19 .. ; larceny of auto; 1 to 2 years; fine paid, sentence suspended; applicant's life said to be exemplary since crime; pardoned Aug'..lst 7, 1928.
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TOM WILLIAMS:~ Taylor Superior Court; October
term 1926; assault to murder; 2 years; served full term with good record; pardoned August 23, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
HAROLD ALMAND: DeKalb Superior Court; involuntary manslaughter; fine of $1,000.00 and 12 months; fine paid; sentence suspended; behavior exemplary since trial; pardoned August 17, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
CLAUD E. HUBBARD: Muscogee Superior Court; February term 1927; voluntary manslaughter; 1 to 2 years; citizenship restored August 17, 1928.
IVEY DRIGGERS: Tattnall Superior Court; October term 1926; manslaughter; 2 to 5 years; recommended by judge, representative in legislature, county officers and others; pardoned August 23, 1928.
G. D. GRAVES: Fulton Superior Court; November term 1926; larceny of auto; 1 to 5 years; it appears that applicant has made a good record and is conducting himself as becomes a good citizen; pardoned August 30, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
W. J. KRYDER: Muscogee Superior Court; November term 1927; changing auto number; 1 to 2 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general and jurors; pardoned September 24, 1928.
ASA HAMMONDS: Clarke County City Court; February term 1926; possessing liquor; $300.00 or 12 months in 2 cases; recommended by trial judge; pardoned October 3, 1928.
WINNIE DEAN: Colquitt Superior Court; April term 1927; burglary; 5 years; youth of applicant and request of prosecutor, number of good citizens and school-mates for clemency; pardoned October 4, 1928.
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T. C. WALDRIP: Crisp Superior Court; July adj. term 1925; incestuous adultery; 5 to 7 years; doubt as to guilt of applicant, and recommendations of majority of jurors, citizens familiar with circumstances and parties, prosecuting solicitor-general and letter of trial judge; pardoned October 4, 1928.
V. F. TAYLOR: Atlanta Criminal Court; September term 1925; simple larceny; S250.00 fine or 12 months; applicant paid fine and appears since conviction to have led an upright life; pardoned October 18, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
SIM C. LAWHORN AND FLOYD LAWHORN: Tift Superior Court; July term 1922; murder; life; evidence would have authorized a verdict of manslaaghter; applicants have served about 4 years; pardoned October 25, 1928.
ALEX ALEXANDER: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1923; misdemeanor; payment of fine of $250.00 in each of three cases and 12 months; presiding judge recommends pardon; pardoned October 26, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
J. M. HEAD: Clarke Superior Court; January term larceny after trust; 2 years; applicant has served all but few days of sentence; pardoned November 9, 1928. ~ot recommended by Prison Commission.
FREEMAN BURT: Colquitt Superior Court; April term 1927; seduction; the penitentiary; recommended by county officials and solicitor-general; pardoned November 15, 1928.
MONROE BAILEY: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1925; misdemeanor; fine of $1,000.00 and 12 months; fine paid and sentence of 12 months suspended; recommended by trial judge; pardoned November 15, 1928. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
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GEORGE GORDY: Stewart S-.1perior Court; October term 1927; manslaughter; 1 year and 1 year and 1 day; recommended by trial judge and others; served about two- thirds of sentence; pardoned N ovemher 20, 1928.
FRED BUSH: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1923; manufacturing whiskey; pay a fine of 3750.00 and serve 6 months in jail, which was suspended; recommended by trial j'.ldge; pardoned November 22, 1928.
SHEPPARD DAVIS: Cook Superior Court; November term 1926; kidnapping; 4 to 6 years; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general, c~urt officials and citizens; record of applicant is good; pardoned November 22, 1928.
ALLEN WILLIAMS: Polk Superior Court; February term 1925; seduction; 3 to 5 years; recommended by }'.1dge and solicitor-general; pardoned January 24, 1929.
CHAS. SWANSON: Atlanta Criminal Court; Augu.st term 1928; possessing liquor; 8150.00 and 12 months suspended sentence; fine paid and applicant not a dealer in whiskeys; a small quantity for personal use; pardoned January 24, 1929.
W. W. DARNELL: Atlanta City Court; May term 1926; violating prohibition law; S750.00 and 12 months and 12 months suspended sentence; service and suspended sentence; pardoned January 24, 1929.
AUSTIN RAVENEL: Hart Superior Court; August term 1927; assault with intent to murder; 12 months and 12 months; service, and recommendation of prosecutor, Judge Hodges and Solicitor-General Skelton, and jurors; pardoned January 24, 1929.
J. OXMAN: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1927;
receiving stolen goods; $400.00 and 12 months; Judge Sam H. Sibley earnestly recommends pardon; also Judge V. B. .Moore, who preside over this case; pardoned January 211, 1929. Not recommended by Prison Commission.
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JEFFIE HAM: Monroe Superior Court; February term 1923; making liquor; 30 days in jail; recommended by trial judge; pardoned January 30, 1929.
RICHARD SMITH: City Court of Summerville; January term 1929; beating board bill; $10.00 and costs or 3 months in chaingang; on account of wife's condition and judge certifies that he would like to release him; pardoned March 5, 1929. Not recommended by Commission.
SHELLEY WARD: City Court of Bainbridge; September term 1928; having whiskey; 12 months and 12 months and 6 months in jail; recommended by the solicitor. Pardoned March 7, 1929.
N. K. BITTING: Chattooga County Superior Court; fraud in insolvency of the Bank of Commerce, Summerville; March term 1927; 3 years; recommended by county officers, grand jurors, trial judge, solicitor-general and special counsel for the State. Pardoned March 26, 1929
LLOYD COPER: Fulton Superior Court; December term 1926; latceny of automobile; 1 to 3 years; living upright life; citizenship restored. Pardoned March 27, 1929.
W. R. KINGSTON: Fulton Superior Court; Novem-
ber term 1927; involuntary manslaughter; one year; young
boy with previous good record and the fatal occurrence
bears earmarks of unavoidable accident. Pardoned May
15, 1929.
L. E. BLANCHARD:
Columbia Superior Court;
March term 1928; manslaughter; 1 to 2 years; recom-
mended by bankers, coJn ty officers, trial jurors, physi-
cian, a State official and former member of Supreme Court,
a former member of Congress and many citizens. Par-
doned May 24, 1929.
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PAROLES: All paroles recommended by Prison Commission, except where stated.
L. J. SIMPSON: Cobb S.1perior Court; Summer term
1925; distilling; 2 to 4 years; recommended by judge and solicitor; paroled July 14, 1927.
L. B. CASON: Haralson Superior Court; July term 1910; murder; life; recommended beca,Ise applicant has served more than 10 years with a good record. The solicitor-general and trial judge do not oppose clemency; paroled July 19, 1927.
JIM EVANS AND ROBERT BEVERLY: Upson Superior Court; November term 1925; burglary; 3 to 5 years and 2_7-i to 5 years; recommended by the J .1dge and prosecutor; paroled J .1ly 21, 1927.
CHARLES HENDRICKS: Fulton Superior Court; JanJary term 1927; larceny of an automobile; 1 to 2 years; recommended by the presiding judge that the balance of applicant's sentence be s1spended during good behavior on account physical condition; paroled July 22, 1927.
DEWITT GAILLARD: Bleckley Superior Court; January term 1918; m1rder; life; recommended by the presiding judge, jurors, sheriff and representatives; paroled J 1ly 29, 1927.
LEE MCCUTCHEON: Ben Hill Superior Court; July term 1918; rape; 20 years; recommended by judge, solicitor and others; paroled August 4, 1927.
W. A. "coLEMAN: Wilcox Superior Court; September term 1913; murder; life; This prisoner has served more than the minimum sentence fixed by law for the crime committed. His history previous to the conviction, prison record and present qualities of character show that he may be properly recommended as worthy of parole; and that his release is not incompatible with the welfare of society and will be beneficial to the prisoner; paroled August 11, 1927.
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PEARL PARKER: Gilmer Superior Court; October Adj. term 1924; manslaughter; 6 years; recommended by the solicitor-general; paroled August 18, 1927.
JOE SCOTT: Berrien Superior Court; Fall term 1920; murder; life; recommended by judge and solicitor-general.
CHARLIE GRAHAM: Irwin Superior Court; January term 1916; murder; life; recommended by solicitorgeneral and 8 jurors on account of applicant's age.
CHARLIE DANIEL: Clarke Superior Court; April term 1922; murder; life; applicant was only 13 years of age when convicted, and it does not appear that he intended to kill the deceased; paroled Septem her 8, 1927.
BREWER ALMOND: Heard Superior Court; September term 1915; murder; life; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general, and other facts presented by the Prison Commission; paroled Septemher 8, 1927.
HOWARD MITCHELL: Fulton S'1perior Court; January term 1925; burglary; 7 to 10 years; recommended by the prosecutor and the trial judge; paroled September 8, 1927.
JACK BOUTWELL: Grady Superior Court; March ' term 1918; murder; life; recommended by judge, jJrors and county officials; paroled September 8, 1927.
JOHN SMITH: Appling Superior Court; March term 1911; murder; life; recommended by trial jury. Applicant has served more than 14 years; paroled September 14, 1927.
PAUL SMITH: Floyd Superior Court; July term 1921; voluntary manslaughter; 17 to 20 years; recommended by the solicitor, jurors and prosecutor; paroled September 15, 1927.
HENRY WRIGHT: Monroe Superior Court; September term 1918; murder; life; recommended by the judge; paroled September 15, 1927.
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HENRY HURST: Screven Superior Court; May term 1925; voluntary manslaughter; 10 to 12 years; recommended by the trial judge, solicitor-general, jurors and others; paroled September 15, 1927.
BOB SCOTT: Heard Superior Court; September term 1921; manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by a large number of officials and many citizens, and on accomt of physical condition; paroled September 15, 1927.
SAM KIMSEY: Gwinnett Superior Court; September term 1917; murder; life; recommended by the solicitor-general and the jurors who tried the case; and applicant has served 10 years; paroled September 15, 1927.
TOM JAMES: Gwinnett Superior Court; March term 1921; robbery; 5 to 7 years; recommended by the county officials of Milton and Forsyth Counties, and on account of good record.
LONNIE RICH: Muscogee Superior Court; June term 1926; larceny; 2 to 4 years; recommended by the solicitorgeneral; paroled Septemher 22, 1927.
THELMA SECTION: Fulton S.1perior Court; November term 1925; assault to rob; 2 to-! years and 3 ~o 4 years; recommended by the judge; paroled September 22, 1927.
HENDERSON LATHAM: Henry Superior Court; October term 1916; murder; life; recommended by the trial judge and jury, and solicitor-general; paroled September 29, 1927.
ELDER HEARD: Marion Superior Court; October term 1920; voluntary manslaughter; 10 to 12 years; applicant has served more than six years. Clemency is recommended by judge and solicitor-general; paroled September 22, 1927.
EDWARD GUILFORD, ALIAS FISH GUILFORD: Randolph Superior Co:1rt; May term 1924; murder; life; recommended by the jurors; paroled September 29, 1927.
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ARTHUR BLOSS: Coweta Superior Court; March term 1921; murder; life; recommended by solicitor-general paroled September 29, 1927.
MAJOR FOLDS: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1926; larceny; 6 months and 2_30 to 5 years; recommended by trial judge and numerous citizens who had employed applicant; paroled September 29, 1927.
DOCK ROBINSON: Thomas Superior Court; October term 1921; voluntary manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by the judge and solicitor-general; paroled October 6, 1927.
IRA MCPHERSON: Gilmer Superior Co1rt; J u.ly term 1921; manslaughter; 10 years; recommended by the solicitor-general; paroled October 6, 1927.
ISAIAH DEMPSEY: Worth Superior Court; April term 1918; mJrder; life; applicant is paroled with the provision, and the distinct provision, that his conduct shall be in keeping with that of a good citize'n, and if he shows any disposition to drink or to carry concealed weapons or in any way interfere with the peace of the community, he shall be retJrned to the authorities and be incarcerated in prison; paroled October 12, 1927.
TOM MILLER: Laurens Superior Court; April term 1925; voluntary manslaughter; 7 to 10 years; recommended by jurors, solicitor-general and prosecutor; paroled October 13, 1927.
JOHN JONES: Thomas Superior Court; November 1915 term; murder; life; applicant is paroled with the provision, and the distinct provision, that his conduct shall be in keeping with that of a good citizen; and if he shows any disposition to violate any of the criminal laws of this State, he shall be returned to the authorities and be incarcerated in prison; paroled October 13, 1927.
I. B. HALL: Tift Superior Court; ]1ly 1913 term; mur-
der; life; on acco,mt of new evidence I believe this was a
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case of manslaughter and in self-defense; paroled October 14, 1927.
ALLEN RIDLEY: Dougherty Superior Court; September Adj. term 1919; assault to murder; 10 to 20 years; recommended by sheriff and warden; paroled October 15, 1927.
WEYMAN GREENE: Jasper Superior Court; August term 1919; murder; lif~; recommended by solicitorgeneral and judge; applicant has served 5 years and has made good record; paroled October 21, 1927.
WALTER BROWN: Randolph Superior Court; May Adj. term 1912; murder; life; applicant is paroled to Joe Ray, Coleman, Georgia, on account of good record and length of service; paroled November 3, 1927.
CLARENCE PATTERSON: Chattooga Superior Court; March term 1921; manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general, county prison camp officials and many citizens; paroled November 4, 1927.
TOM DANIEL: Talbot Superior Court; March term 1925; receiving stolen goods; 5 to 7 years; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; paroled November 17, 1927.
AMERICUS AMMON: Rockdale Superior Court; October term 1920; manslaughter; 15 years; recommended by clerk, sheriff, the jury and a large number of citizens; paroled November 17, 1927.
J. C. CLAYTON: Bibb Superior Court; April term 1925; assault with intent to murder; 5 to 7 years; recommended by j .1dge and solicitor-general; served more than a year, and has been severely injured in service; paroled November 17, 1927.
PRENTICE DAVIS: Bibb Superior Co:1rt; April term 1924; larceny; 5 to 7 years; applicant has served
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nearly three years with a good record. The prosecutor asks clemency for him and a reputable business man will give him employment; paroled November 18, 1927.
B. FRANK STUBBS: Clayton Superior Court; August term 1924; voluntary manslaughter; 4 to 8 years, there has been new evidence submitted in this case with reference to the character of this applicant, and also that of the deceased; and also new evidence with reference to the condition of the applicant's family, which is such as to demand his support and attention; paroled December 1, 1927.
JOSIAH PRATHER: Muscogee Superior Co'J.rt; August term 1916; murder; life; applicant was convicted of a cold-blooded murder, but he ha"s served more than 10 years with a good record, and has recently been of assistance in protecting an officer and preventing an escape; paroled December 15, 1927.
CLAUDE CARMAN: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1926; larceny of auto; prosecutor recommends clemency; paroled December 16, 1927.
MENCER QUEEN: Fulton Superior Court; November term 1922; voluntary manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled December 22, 1927.
FLOYD ROACH: Houston Superior Court; April term 1923; murder; life; paroled on the grounds that in the absence of the husband of an invalid wife, the negro having been left in charge to protect and care for her, he went down and asked disturbers to discontinue their loud talk, who approached the negro with a pistol; on account of the protection of the unprotected invalid wife of the white man by this negro, I am paroling him; paroled December 22, 1927.
T. I. BALLARD: Carroll S"Jperior Court; October
term 1924; voluntary manslaughter; 10 to 15 years; rec-
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ommended by ten of the jurors; paroled December22, 1927.
EMMA DANIELS: Bibb Superior Court; November term 1926; voluntary manslaughter; 6 to 10 years; recommended by judge and her former employers; paroled December 22, 1927.
LLOYD COFER: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1927; larceny of automobile; 1 to 3 years; recommended by trial judge, and on account of physical condition; paroled December 24, 1927.
WILL (MILLER L.) HAYES: Bacon Superior Court; November term 1919; murder, life, recommended by the prosecutor, other relatives of the deceased, officials of the county in which the crime was committed, and many others; paroled December 21, 1927.
BARNEY MORRIS: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1926; assault to murder;- 3 to 5 years; applicant has been in prison one year with good record. Evidence discloses that applicant was not entirely wi.thout provocation; has a wife and five children in destitute cirCJmstances; paroled January 5, 1928.
S. H. BAZEMORE: Tattnall Superior Court; August term 1926; manufacturing liquor; 2 to 4 years; recommended by the solicitor-general, who is now judge, sheriff, clerk of court and jurors; paroled January 5, 1928.
ROBERT MCCRARY: Terrell Superior Court; May term 1911; murder; life; applicant has served more than 12 years with good prison record; paroled January 5, 1928.
CORNELIUS KEY: Putnam Superior Court; March term 1926; burglary; 2 to 3 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general, jurors and the prosecutor; paroled January 5, 1928.
JACK HARRINGTON: Richmond Superior Court; January term 1922; burglary; 10 years; applicant has served about six of a ten year sentence; paroled January 12, 1928.
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MILBURN HENDRIX: Rockdale Superior Court; October term 1919; manslaughter; 10 years; "This prisoner has served more than the minimum sentence fixed by law for the crime committed. His history previous to the conviction, prison record and present qualities of character show that he may be properly recommended as worthy of a parole; and that his release is not incompatible with the welfare of society and will be beneficial to the prisoner;" paroled January 12, 1928.
DEWEY HUNTER: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1921; robbery; 10 to 20 years; recommended by the trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled February 23, 1928.
CHAS. O'CONNOR: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1924; robbery; 5 to 8 years; recommended by prosecutor; has served 3Yz years of the sentence with good prison record; paroled March 15, 1928.
ED LOCKETT: Houston Superior Court; October term 1919; murder; life; recommended by the judge; paroled March 29, 1928.
RUFUS MCLENDON: Laurens Superior Court; October term 1926; larceny of auto; 5 years; recommended by the judge and solicitor-general; paroled March 29, 1928.
CLIFFORD REECE: Lumpkin Superior Court; April term 1925; voluntary manslaughter; 10 to 12 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general and officials and citizens of Lumpkin County; paroled March 29, 1928.
WILL RAINES: Muscogee Superior Court; May term 1919; assault to murder; 3 years and 8 months; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general and the prosecutor; paroled April 5, 1928.
MANSON RANDALL: Burke Superior Court; April term 1920; voluntary manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by trial judge and others; paroled April 12, 1928.
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JIM WILLIS: Muscogee Superior Court; November term 1925; voluntary manslaughter; 3 to 5 years; recommended by the solicitor-general, foreman of the jury, members of the coroner's jury, sheriff, and others; paroled April 12, 1928.
ALEX GREEN: Burke Superior Court; November term 1926; involuntary manslaughter; 3 years; recommended by the trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled April 12, 1928.
JOHN BOATRIGHT: Chatham Superior Court; September term 1926; robbery; 4 years; j .1ry recommended misdemeanor punishment; solicitor-general recommends parole; paroled April 19, 1928.
AUSTIN C. HAYES: F .1lton Superior Court; September term 1926; burglary; 4 to 10 years; recommended by the trial judge and solicitor-general paroled April 19, 1928.
CHARLIE-WINN: Crisp Superior Court; May term 1926; voluntary manslaughter; 5 years; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled April 19, 1928.
JIM HILL: Troup Superior Court; January term 1923; burglary; 8 years; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled May 3, 1928.
PAUL HARRIS: Fulton Superior Co.1rt; January term 1926; burglary; 5 to 10 years; recommended by trial ju~ge and solicitor-general; paroled May 7, 1928.
OBIE POWELL: Laurens Superior Court; January term 1926; voluntary manslaughter; 8 to 15 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general, jurors, sheriff and other county officers; paroled May 17, 1928.
R. C. LOWE: Laurens Superior Court; October term 1922; murder; life; recommended by judge and solicitorgeneral, and on account of agreement between the judge and the defendant; paroled May 19, 1928.
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JOHN LOGAN: Butts Superior Court; February term 1920; manslaughter; 15 to 20 years; recommended by sheriff, other county officials and many citizens; paroled May 24, 1928.
JOE HARRIS: Taliaferro Superior Court; August term 1919; murder; life; recommended by trial judge, solicitorgeneral, the prosecutor, jurors, county officers and others; paroled May 25, 1928.
JOHN MANLEY: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1915; murder; life; recommended by solicitorgeneral; judge who presided at the trial is dead; paroled June 7, 1928.
F. J. DANDY: Taylor Superior Court; October term
1924; murder; life; applicant killed the deceased in protection of the sanctity of his home; has served with good prison record; paroled June 16, 1928.
MILLER WALKER, ALIAS WILL MILLER: Coffee Superior Court; October Adj. term 1922; manslaughter; 12 to 14 years; conflicting evidence; has served since June 5, 1923, with a good prison record; paroled July 5, 1928.
SQUIRE MITCHELL: Screven Superior Court; November term 1915; murder; life; recommended by trial judge and foreman of the jury who returned the verdict; paroled July 5, 1928.
WILL FAMBRO: Fulton Superior Court; December term 1925; assault to murder; 4 years; applicant has served two and a half years with good prison record, and comes within the requirement of the parole law; paroled July 12, 1928.
MOSE ROBERTS: Worth Superior Court; Fall term 1923; voluntary manslaughter; 15 to 20 years; recommended by the attorney who assisted the State in the prosecution, by jurors and a large number of reputable men who knew and had dealings with the deceased prior to his conviction; paroled July 12, 1928.
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A. F. RICHARDSON: Fulton Superior Court; May term 1925; burglary; 5 to 10 years; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled July 19, 1928.
JIM SOUTHERN: Gordon Superior Court; February term 1926; larceny of auto; 3 years; recommended by trial judge; solicitor-general does not oppose it; paroled July 24, 1928.
ROBERT BLAKE: DeKalb Superior Court; October special 1926; rape; 6 to 12 years; recommended by the solicitor-general, all of the county officers of DeKalb County, mother of the alleged victim, and many citizens of the community in which applicant lived. The trial judge does not interpose objection; paroled July 26, 1928.
LEON NICHOLS: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1926; voluntary manslaughter; 10 to 15 years; recommended by 11 jurors and trial judge; physical condition is poor; paroled July 26, 1928.
JOE MITCHELL: Mitchell Superior Court; October term 1915; murder; life; recommended by trial judge; stenographic court report of evidence has been lost and cannot be found; paroled August 3, 1928.
OLLIE BROWN: Screven Superior Court; November term 1908; murder; life; served more than the minimum sentence fixed by law; paroled August 9, 1928.
L. A. KENNEDY: Washington Superior Court; June term 1915; murder; life; large petition for applicant's parole by citizens of Johnson and Emanuel Counties. The trial jury and the grand jury and his wife's people also join in the petition; paroled August 13, 1928.
MOULTRIE YAUGHN: Crawford Superior Court; October term 1924; arson; 10 years; recommended by both the trial judge and the solicitor-general; paroled August 16, 1928.
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U. T. (EUNICE) BANNISTER: Colquitt Superior Court; January term 1927; violating prohibition law; 3 to 5 years; trial judge asks that the applicant be paroled; paroled August 17, 1928.
JOHN L. LEWIS: Miller County Superior Court; October term 1914; voluntary manslaughter; 15 years; clemency is urged by grand and trial jurors, and many officials and good citizens of Miller, Mitchell and Colquitt Counties, all of whom certify to the applicant's good character prior to his conviction; paroled August 17, 1928.
WILBUR HALSEY, ALIAS MONK HALSEY: Bleckley Superior Court; January term 1916; murder; life; recommended by solicitor-general and the jurors; paroled August 23, 1928.
EMMETT MILNER: Schley Superior Court; April term 1913; murder; life; recommended by 10 jurors, every county official, including the clerk of the co~rt, ordinary, sheriff, tax collector, tax receiver, coroner, etc.; paroled August 23, 1928.
WILL FRANK HUNTER: Jasper Superior Court; November term 1917; murder; life; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; paroled August 24, 1928.
ANDREW EDWARDS: Irwin Superior Court; April term 1914; murder; life; recommended by the j1dge and solicitor-general; paroled August 24; 1928.
LONNIE WILLIAMS: Effingham Superior Court; April term 1912; murder; life; recommended by trial judge, representative and prosecutor; paroled August 27, 1928.
DENNIS WRIGHT: Houston Superior Court; October term 1916; murder; life; recommended by the presiding judge; paroled September 6, 1928.
GUY MARSHALL: Terrell Superior Court; May term 1918; murder; life; recommended by all but one of the trial
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jurors, county officials and a number of the best citizens of the county; paroled September 6, 1928.
LEE LEDFORD: Murray Superior Court; August term 1924; assault to murder; 15 to 20 years; applicant's prison record is good and his application is favored by a large number of citizens, including physician, school principal, minister, merchants, county officers and members of the trial jury; paroled September 6, 1928.
W. F. COLLEY: DeKalb Superior Court; March term 1926; rape; 5 to 10 years; recommended by the trial jurors, board of county commissioners, prison officials and ci tizens, paroled September 11, 1928.
FLOYD REECE: Cherokee Superior Court; August term 1922; murder; life; recommended by the trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled Septemher 27, 1928.
JESS STOGNER: Haralson Superior Court; April term HH7; murder; life; recommended by solicitor-general, numerous citizens of the county, by some of the jurors and the Warden of Fulton County; paroled September 27, 1928.
WALKER GRIGGS: Putnam Superior Court; September term 1920; murder; life; recommended bv trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled September 25; 1928.
FRED WILLIAMS: Wilcox Superior Court; September term 1915; murder; life; evidence shows that Williams and Lee were together when Troutman was shot and killed by Williams, and that Lee told Williams to shoot Troutman; Damon Lee has been paroled; paroled September 27, 1928.
J. R. DENTON: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1927; burglary; 2 to 4 years; recommended by trial judge, solicitor-general, prosecutor and citizens; paroled October 4, 1928.
GEORGE ROBINSON: Cook Superior Court; Novernher term 1924; burglary; 9 to 11 years in 2 cases, to run
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concurrently; recommended by citi7.ens, county officials, prosecutor, grand-jurors, solicitor-general at the time of trial and present solicitor-general and trial judge; paroled October 4, 1928.
DAN STEVENS: Glascock Superior Court; November term 1928; shooting at another; 2 to 3 years; recommended by solicitor-general and sheriff of Glascock County; paroled October 11, 1928.
WILL DIXON: Wilcox Superior Court; December Special term 1919; murder; life; recommended by presiding judge and solicitor-general; paroled October 12, 1928.
ED. MORRIS: Bartow Superior Court; April term 1927; burglary; 3 to 5 years; recommended by sheriff, clerk of Superior Court, tax collector, tax receiver and others; paroled October 12, 1928.
H. S. CARSON: Chattooga Superior Court; September term 1926; embezzlement; 3 to 5 years; recommended by jurors, county officials and a large number of citizens; paroled October 12, 1928.
R. C. HAWES: Fulton Superior Court; January term
1927; burglary; 2 to 4 years; recommended by trial judge,
solicitor-general, prosecutor and citizens; paroled October
12,1928.
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JOHN TURNER: Forsyth Superior Court; February
Adj. term 1925; assault to murder; 5 to 8 years; recom-
mended by judge, prosecutor, jurors, solicitor-general
and citizens; paroled October 19, 1928.
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EDGAR TUFTS: Jones County Superior Court; April term 1916; murder; life; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled October 25, 1928.
ARTHUR TOWNS: Sumter Superior Court; June term 1907; murder; life; recommended by solicitor-general in view of long prison service; trial judge does not oppose clemency; paroled October 25, 1928.
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MATTHEW BARRETT: Crawford Superior Court; October Adj. term 1921; murder; life; recommended by jurors and citizens; paroled October 25, 1928.
REASON HANDLEY: Irwin Superior Court; Spring term 1907; murder; life; applicant has served 15 years with good record; paroled November 8, 1928.
W. C. HERSEY: Jenkins Superior Court; March term 1927; assault to rape; 5 to 10 years; recommended by trial judge and not opposed by solicitor-general; paroled November 15, 1928.
WALTER LIPKIN: Oconee Superior Court; July term 1921; murder; life; recommended by jurors, solicitor and citizens; paroled November 15, 1928.
CHARLIE HUNT: Washington Superior Court; September term 1924; murder; life; recommended by trial jurors and by a strong letter of trial judge; paroled November 20, 1928.
SON WHITE: Jackson Superior Court; February term 1920; manslaughter; 19 to 20 years; recommended by many citizens, including present solicitor-general, who was counsel for applic.i:nt; paroled November 22, 1928.
W. H. JOHNSON: DeKalb Superior Court; September term 1926; involuntary manslaughter; 3 years; applicant has served more than 14 months with good record; paroled N ovemher 22, 1928.
ALM,P~ BROWN: Morgan Superior Court; September term 1919; murder; life; recommended by court officials and trial judge; paroled January 24, 1929.
BOISEY ROBINSON: Charlton Superior Court; April term 1908; murder; life; recommended by some of the jurors, county officials, solicitor-general who tried the case and others; paroled January 24, 1929.
ROBERT BAILEY AND CARL MILLER: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1926; robbery; 5 to 10 years;
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applicant has served nearly three years with good record; owner of stolen car has been paid for all expense and trouble incurred by reason' of theft; paroled January 24, 1929.
ROBERT BAILEY AND CARL MILLER: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1926; robbery; 5 to 10 years; applicant has served nearly three years with good record; owner of stolen car has been paid for all expense and trouble incurred by reason of theft; paroled January 24, 1929.
AARON KENDRICKS: Clarke Superior CoJ.rt; July term 1927; larceny from house; 3 to 5 years; applicant has served with good prison record for more than 16 months; judge and solicitor neither oppose nor recommend clemency; paroled January 25, 1929.
JESSE LOVETT: Bulloch County Superior Court; January term 1918; murder; life; long prison service, with good record, and character of applicant before con, viction; paroled January 25, 1929.
ALEX HERRINGTO::-.J: Bacon Superior Court; April term 1922; incestuous adultery; 15 to 20 years; applicant has served with good record since April 24, 1922; paroled January 25, 1929.
SCOTT JOHNSON: Tift Superior Court; Tift-July term 1918; murder; life; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled January 25, 1929.
SAM GRAHAM: Pierce County Superior Court; April term 1925; voluntary manslaughter; 10 to 15 years; recommended by the jury, solicitor-general, trial judge, county officials and others; paroled January 25, 1929.
GEORGE JONES: Thomas Superior Court; April term 1912; murder; life; recommended by judge who tried case, and because of physical condition; paroled January 25, 1929.
PAL M. DANIEL, JR.: Muscogee Superior 'Court; November term 1926; embezzlement; 3 to 5 years; rec-_
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ommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled January 25, 1929.
WILL VICK: Grady Superior Court; March term 1919; murder; life; applicant has served practically 10 years with good record. His application is endorsed by citizens, jurors, county officials and trial judge; the solicitor-general does not oppose; paroled January 25, 1929.
MILTON BOUNDS: Fulton Superior Court; FultonMay term 1926; forgery; 2 to 4 years; recommended by prosecutors; concurred in by trial judge; paroled January 25, 1929.
DR. W. M. BAIRD: Bartow Superior Court; October Special term 1925; burglary; 10 to 15 years; recommended by those who know him, and by officials and physicians of the prison camps, and by many citizens; paroled January 24, 1929.
MEDFORD WALKER: Washington Superior Court; March term 1912; murder; life; recommended by Judge R. N. Hardeman after prisoner has served over five years with good record; paroled January 24, 1929.
HENRY SEAGRAVES: DeKalb Superior Court; December term 1924; assault to rape; 10 to 20 years; previous reputation of applicant is good; the father of the girl joins in request tor parole; paroled January 24, 1929.
HAROLD WILLIAMS: Fulton Superior Court; September term 1923; assault to murder; 9 to 10 years; applicant has served more than 5 years with good prison record, and physical condition; paroled January 24, 1929.
ADOLPHUS PIERCE: Fulton Superior Court; June term 1924; murder; life; recommended by foreman of the jury and others; paroled January 24, 1929.
TOBIE MILES: Muscogee Superior Court; August term 1927; larceny; 2 to 5 years; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled January 24, 1929.
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RALPH POSS: Fulton Superior Court; January term 1927; burglary; 3 to 5 years; recommended by trial judge
and th arresting officers; paroled January 24, 1929.
GENE, ALIAS JAMES WARTHEN: Washington Superior Court; March term 1916; murder; life; recommended by trial judge and many county officials; paroled January 30, 1929.
WARREN MALONE: Richmond Superior Court; November term 1910; murder; life; recommended by trial judge and solicitor; applicant has served more than eighteen years and his physical condition is very bad; paroled January 30, 1929.
MARY HERRINGTON: Coffee Superior Court; February term 1916; murder; life; recommended by solicitorgeneral, sheriff, clerk and other officers and citizens; paroled January 30, 1929.
JOHN MART: Campbell Superior Court; August term 1910; murder; life; recommended by Honorable Wm. Schley Howard, who was solicitor-general at the time of trial; the trial judge is now deceased; paroled January 30, 1929.
ARTHUR GRACE: Bibb County Superior Court; December term 1918; murder; life; recommended by solicitor-general, eight jurors and State witness; paroled January 30, 1929.
KIT OWENSBY: Haralson Superior Court; July term 1918; murder; life; recommended by trial judge, solicitorgeneral and others; pardled January 30, 1929.
SAUNEY TREADWELL: Walton Superior Court; March term 1918; murder; life; recommended by all living jurors, solicitor-general, trial judge and several county officials; paroled January 30, 1929.
EMANUEL BROOKS: Bibb Superior Court; July term 1920; murder; life; recommended by trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled January 31, 1929.
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CORRIE CEPHUS: Clarke Superior Court; April term 1925; voluntary manslaughter; 5 to 7 years; applicant's prison record is good; i!'l view of evidence, recommendations and record of the prisoner; paroled January 31, 1929.
BEN HOOD: Spalding Superior Court; August term 1918; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by jurors, sheriff, tax collector, ordinary, county commissioners, tax receiver, warden and others; paroled March 7, 1929.
LESTER DUMAS: Pike Superior Court; November term 1926; burglary; 3 to 5 years; recommended by prison wardens and citizens; trial judge does not object; paroled March 7, 1929.
JOE WALLER: Cherokee Superior Court; August term 1927; robbery; 4 to 5 years; recommended by trial judge and solicitor; paroled March 7, 1929.
VAN MCMURRAY: Fulton Superior Court; April term 1920; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by presiding judge; paroled March 7, 1929.
JACK ODUM: Chatham Superior Court; August term 1925; voluntary manslaughter; 10 to 15 years; recommended by various county and court officials; he is close to 80 years of age; paroled March 7, 1929.
ED DAVIS: Putnam Superior Court; September term 1923; manslaughter; 20 years; recommended by judge, solicitor-general, and trial jurors; paroled Mq.rch 7, 1929.
J. P. SIMS: Hart Superior Court; February term
1924; voluntary manslaughter; 10 to 15 years; recommended by several citizens of Hart County, commissioners, eleven jurors, the trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled March 21, 1929.
WILL CRONIN: Whitfield Superior Court; October term 1927; burglary; 2 to 2 years; recommended by the officials of Whitfield County; judge has no objections; paroled March 21, 1929.
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SHERRY DENNIS: Lee Superior Court; November term 1905; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by jurors, county officials and many citizens; paroled March 22, 1929.
CHAS. A. SALLETTE: Liberty Superior Court; February term 1925; manslaughter; recommended by trial judge, jurors, a large number of citizens and county officials; paroled April3, 1929.
DAVE P. SALLETTE: Long Superior Court; March term 1925; voluntary manslaughter; 6 to 10 years; recommended by the trial judge, trial jurors, a large number of citizens and county officials; paroled April 3, 1929.
FLETCHER WALKER: Walton Superior Court; February term 1919; murder; life; recommended by former sheriff, officials of Wilkes County, by guards and warden, trial judge and solicitor-general; paroled April 4, 1929.
WILL WARREN: Coffee County Superior Court; October term 1918; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by the solicitor-general, the foreman of the gang and others; paroled April 4, 1929.
ROACH SIKES: Tattnall Superior Court; November term 1920; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by sheriff, ordinary, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, clerk of the court, other county officials and many citizens; paroled March 4, 1929.
ED BAILEY: Muscogee Superior Court; murder March term 1917; life; verdict should have been manslaughter; served more than 8 years; paroled April 4, 1929.
R. L. (DOYLE) DENT: Johnson Superior Court; March term 1927; burglary; 5 to 5 years; recommended by
trial judge, solicitor-general and large number of citizens; paroled April 8, 1929.
H. L. OR HAROLD CONWAY: Chatham Superior Court; October term 1921; burglary 5 to 7 years (3 cases)
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sentences be made to run concurrently; paroled April 11, 1929.
ARTHUR BROOKS: Fannin Superior Court; October term 1927; involuntary manslaughter; 3 to 5 years; recommended by solicitor-general, citizens, grand jurors and officials; paroled April 18, 1929.
W. N. BOOKER: Floyd Superior Court; July term 1927; forgery; 3 to 5 years; on account of applicant's failing eyesight; recommended by solicitor-general; paroled April 18, 1929.
TOM BAILEY: Cobb Superior Court; March term 1928; larceny from house; 3 to 5 years; on acount of youth of applicant and that he was not of high order of intelligence; paroled April 18, 1929.
RUTHERFORD MCKINNEY: October term 1912; Jones Superior Court; murder; life; recommended by judge and solicitor-general; paroled April 18, 1929.
CLEVELAND DAVENPORT: Oconee Superior Court; January term 1928; voluntary manslaughter; 2 to 5 years; recommended by jurors, member of the Board of Education and county officials; paroled April 18, 1929.
IRA E. JONES: Baker Superior Court; July term 1926; assault to murder; 5 to 8 years; on account of physical condition; paroled April 18, 1929.
NEAL BONNER: Carroll Superior Court; Spring term 1911; murder; life imprisonment; evidence is conflicting; long and faithful service; paroled April 25, 1929.
JIM MCBRIDE: Screven Superior Court; November term 1925; voluntary manslaughter; 18 to 20 years; recommended by trial judge; paroled May 9, 1929.
WILLIAM JENKINS: Fulton Superior Court; March term 1919; murder; life; applicant has a good record; paroled May 16, 1929.
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S. N. GARRETT: Taylor Superior Court; October term 1927; manufacturing liquor; 5 years; recommended by county officials and solicitor-general; paroled May 23, 1929.
J. W. MATTHEWS: Fulton Superior Court; March
term 1927; embezzlement; 3 to 4 years; recommended by the prosecutor, attorney of the prosecutor, by the solicitor-general, and the trial judge raises no objection; probated May 23, 1929.
J. W. FORD: Bibb Superior Court; April term 1925; receiving stolen goods; 2 to 5 years; paroled May 23, 1929. Recommended by prosecutor, trial judge and many citizens.
JACK CLAY: Telfair Superior Court; October term 1928; assault with intent to murder; 5 years; evidence in the case is not strong and fails to show a motive; paroled May 30, 1929.
CRISP, ALIAS SAM HAUGABOOK: Macon Superior Court; May term 1921; manslaughter; 19 to 20 years; recommended by jurors and citizens and is not op.posed by solicitor-general; paroled June 6, 1929.
SUDIE BODDY, ALIAS SUDIE BODDY TINCH: Coweta Superior Court; September term 1923; murder; life imprisonment; recommended by trial judge, solicitorgeneral and others; paroled June 6, 1929.
WILLIAM HAIRSTON: Crisp Superior Court; November term 1927; making liquor; 3 years; recommended by solicitor-general, trial judge, a number of citizens; paroled June 6, 1929.
FRED PRESTON: Houston Superior Court; October term 1923; burglary; 10 to 15 years; recommended by citizens generally, some of the jurors and the solicitorgeneral; paroled June 7, 1929.
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The hour of convening the joint session of the House and Senate having arrived, the Senate appeated upon the floor of the House, and the joint session, convened for the purpose of hearing an address from His Excellency, Honorable L. G. Hardman, Governor, was called to order by Honorable W. Cecil Neill, President of the Senate.
The Secretary of the Senate read the joint resolution convening the General Assembly in joint session.
His Excellency, Governor L. G. Hardman, with his escort, appeared upon the floor of the House, was escorted to the Speaker's Stand and delivered an Address.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall moved that the joint session of the General Assembly do now dissolve and the motion prevailed.
The President of the Senate annOi.mced the joint session of the General Assembly was now dissolved.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Honorable John
Randolph Neal of Tennessee, Honorable J. Hayes and Honorable Ed. Brown of Walker, Honorable J. J. Ruther-
ford and Honorable E. S. Stewart of Berrien, :Yirs. D.
\V. Phillips of Telfair, Judge J. \V. Quincy of Coffee, and
Professor Scott Holland of Clarke.
l\1r. RDssell of Barrow moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Parr of Baker, Wilson of Wilcox, Huddleston of Meriwether, Lanham of Floyd and Johnson of Franklin.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10:00 o'clock.
Address of His Excellency, Governor L. G. Hardman, to the General Assembly:
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MR. PRESIDENT, MR. SPEAKER,
MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY:
We have been permitted as Governor, and many of you as members of the General Assembly, to serve the people of the State of Georgia in the legislative and executive capacity for the last two years, and you are again organized for the purpose of legislation in the interest of the affai_rs of the State.
While each of you have studied the problems that it is your duty and responsibility to solve in the interest of the entire people, the Governor in this State, under your laws, is authorized and directed to present to you the financial condition of affairs of the State, and to recommend to you such measures as in his judgment will be wise and beneficial in developing, protecting and directing the interests of this Commonwealth.
The law provides that the Legislative Department, the Judicial Department and the Executive Department shall be forever kept separate and distinct; and yet, there is a relationship between these respective departments intended for the good of the whole, which demands co-operation between each to attain to the highest and best interests of the State; and to this end the Chief Executive is sure that every member of this General Assembly is ready to serve this State and its best interests to the very highest degree.
Some of the problems that confronted the previous Legislature are not row problems for you to solve; but other problems, more manifest than ever before, claim your deepest study and best judgment in order that you may solve them for the entire interest of every element and resource of our State.
In presenting to you the financial conditi~n of the State. and suggesting and recommending to you certain legislation, I do so with the consciousness that each one of you have studied these problems and have convictions and judgments of your own; and in making the recommendations I desire to be in harmony with you, in order that we may secure for the State the very
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best legislation, and at the same time, I know that you will grant me the right to present to you measures and methods that my conscience and judgment dictate to me should be enacted into laws at the present session of the General Assembly.
I wish to assure you that whatever recommendations I shall present to you for enactment into law have been arrived at after study, free from prejudice, or personalities, and for the purpose of serving the whole citizenship of the State; and with these preliminary statements I make the following recommendations for your study during the present session of the General Assembly.
PLAN OF OPERATION
First, I recommend that the machinery for the operation of the General Assembly, such as the appointment of the various committees, be named as early as practicable, and that we begin work, providing two sessions each day, and the meeting of the committees as promptly as conditions will permit.
It appeals to me that it is better business, and will give us wiser legislation to do our work in the beginning of the session, rather than to have a crowded condition of legislation toward the end, which would probably disturb our judgments and bring to us legislation that would perhaps be unfinished and unwise. If any time is to be taken off, or recessed, may it not come toward the close of the session when you have finished your work? May we not finish our work and not carry it over to be finished during the last night of the session, or on the morning of the Sabbath, which is recognized by our laws and by our people as illegal legislation?
FINANCES
The most important problem of the present session is the matter of finances-and I suggest that we take first things first, and that we solve the problems in the order of their importance and urgency.
Finance means "a science of government budgets of revenues and expenditures." Budget means "an estimate by a govern-
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ment of its probable income and expenditures for the ensuing year or years, with proposals for maintaining a proper balance between the totals."
INVESTIGATING AND BUDGET COMMISSION
The law requires the Governor to present to the General Assembly the report of the Investigating and Budget Commission.
The Investigating and Budget Commission, as provided by law, has presented you with the estimated revenue for 1930 and 1931, which is $10,356,145.43, and the fixed appropriation, as provided by law, $3,124,842.42, leaving a balance of $7,231,302.96 for distribution. The revenue is based on income of previous years under our present tax system. It has also given you a budget of expenditures in keeping with your revenue. It provides for the taking care of the fixed sums by law that you shall appropriate for those departments. It then prorates on your previous appropriation of 1927 the remainder of the sum of revenue it is estimated you will receive under the present tax system, thereby presenting to you a balance of your income and your expenditure.
EXAMINING COMMISSION
The Examining Commission is directed under our law to make their report directly to the General Assembly.
The Examining Commission is required under your law to visit institutions and departments of State and to bring to you the financial condition of the State's revenue, its amount, its sources and the amount appropriated by the previous Legislature-the amount unpaid; and to recommend to you such appropriations as in their judgment will meet the needs of the departments and institutions. It examines into the appropriations of the previous Legislature, and the necessity for same; and shall report its opinion as to whether or not the same shall be discontinued, decreased or increased in amount.
Your law also provides that they shall draw an appropriation and other bills representing the needs and changes of the depart-
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ments and institutions, and present same to you for your consideration.
The duties and service of these Commissions are somewhat overlapping, both in membership and duties, and yet each one serves a distinct purpose-and each has presented their report for your information and study.
The Governor recommends that our laws be so changed as to provide for only one Commission, and that such authority and power be given to this Commission as in your judgment will serve the entire interest of this State.
URGENT NEEDS
The most urgent need under the head of Finance is providing for the deficit that has been created by the Legislature of 1927, due to the excess of appropriations over and above the mcome received, or the lack of providing sufficient revenue or income to take care of the appropriations made.
The amount of appropriations made in excess of the revenue received for 1928, as presented by the State Auditor, is $1,504,074.69. The estimated deficit, as presented by the Auditor of the State, for the year 1929 is $2,272,402.44, which makes a total of estimated deficit created by the excessive appropriation beyond your income of a total of $3,777,444.13 for the years 1928 and 1929; and the Chief Executive recommends that you first provide revenue for taking care of this deficit for these years, 1928 and 1929, and that this revenue, if possible, be immediately available for the retiring of the deficit created by the former Legislature-that the common schools and higher education, and all other institutions may receive prompt relief and care for their maintenance and building programs.
If the appropriations as made by the General Assembly of 1927, and recommended by the Examining Commission, are to be continued, it is absolutely necessary that you provide new sources and additional revenue to maintain the departments and institutions of the State for the years 1930 and 1931.
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TAXES
The Executive of this State appointed a Tax Commission to study our tax system, and to present to you their findings for your information and study; and in order that the support of the State Government and State institutions may be properly distributed upon the values of this State, the Governor recommends the establishment of a Tax Commission, consisting of three (3) outstanding business men of this State, to handle our taxes and the providing for revenue to properly and adequately care for the entire interests fostered by the State.
It is the opinion of the Chief Executive of this State that every value of all classes should bear a reasonable burden or support of the State, and that such measures should be enacted as will provide for the State such distribution of the support.
BORROWING OF MONEY BY STATE INSTITUTIONS
There has been borrowed by State institutions-due in part to the lack of provision for revenue in 1927 to take care of the appropriation, the sum of $791,405.82-$552,725.29 for Maintenance, and $238,680.53 for Building. Some of the institutions have borrowed more money than was appropriated in 1927. They have assumed to themselves the authority and wisdom of determining the needs of the institution, which authority exists in the legislative body of this State; and there has developed a serious problem as to what extent these institutions are authorized to create a debt, and under what authorityand who is responsible for the debt created.
Under our Constitution no debt can be created against the State; and according to the opinion of the Attorney General furnished the Governor of this State, no body of trustees can create a debt against the State's property which is held by them in the name of the State. It appears, with these facts, that a loan secured by the trustees is either a loan on faith, or if they sign a note, or notes, they will be personally responsible. This is a matter of law to be determined.
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The total amount of money earned by these institutions and unpaid on June 1st, under appropriations made in 1927, amounts to $682,162.39. The rate of interest paid by these institutions is 6% in two instances, 7% in another, and the remainder, 8%.
If the State pays the debts created by these institutions, under resolutions by the Board of Trustees, it creates a high rate of interest which the State would pay in case these loans are taken care of by appropriations of the General Assembly.
The Governor of this State suggested to the last General Assembly that measures looking to the taking care of conditions should be handled, and that no such debt should be created; and the Chief Executive of this State recommends to you the study of this situation, and that you provide for such legislation as will care for the embarrassing situation of these institutions.
STATE VALUES
The State's wealth, as estimated by the Census of 1923, is $3,896,750,000.00, and its tax value, as given by the Tax Commission, is $2,276,904,734.00. On the basis of the tax values, with the addition of Special Taxes, the State of Georgia for 1928 received a revenue or a total income of $23,855,007.59-$14,231,541.66 was Special Allocated Funds, and $9,623,494.93 was your revenue from taxes that went into the General Fund, which is subject to check for appropriations made by the General Assembly.
Another source of revenue is the Western and Atlantic Railroad, which is valued, including its holdings with the terminus in Chattanooga and Atlanta, at $28,000,000.00. From this source of income the Western and Atlantic Rental Assignment Warrants aggregating $4,320,000.00 were issued May 1, 1926. Warrants were made payable at the rate of $45,000.00 per month beginning with January 1, 1928, and the last warrant will mature December 1, 1935, which covers a period of eight years to refund this obligation. The proceeds from the sale of these warrants was $3,169,395.00, and this entire sum was used to meet Pension appropriations. So you will observe that removes, beginning January 1, 1928, from your available revenue for appropriation
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the sum of $45,000.00 per month, which must be provided from and by other sources.
The old Mansion property was leased from June I, 1928, for 50 years. The annual rental derived from this source through May 31, 1932, is $20,000.00. This rental, under the terms of the Lease contract increases gradually, as provided under contract, each ten years.
The new Governor's Mansion was purchased in December, 1925, for $74,000.00, plus 4;4% interest per annum on deferred installments, which will make the total cost of this property $82,053.25, including the interest. The monthly payments, which are in the form of purchase warrants, amount to $1,434.11, except the last one which is $308.98 and which will mature June 10, 1930. The income from the old Mansion property, or a sufficient amount of said income, is set aside by law and appropriated to retire the obligations incurred for the new Mansion, and the amount in excess of this goes into the common Treasury.
You will have completed the payment of your new Mansion on June 10, 1930, and you will have a revenue going into the State Treasury from the lease of the old Mansion of $1,434.11 each month thereafter, to be placed in the State Treasury, which should be taken into consideration during the present Legislature.
It is plain to be seen that the revenue from the Western & Atlantic Railroad rental, which aggregated $4,320,000.00 has been consumed. It is also apparent that the funds derived from the Lease of the old Mansion has been directed in its use to pay for the new Mansion. So the State of Georgia has no income from these two sources and no other property that furnishes income to the State at the present that has not already been obligated; and cannot furnish any revenue for the State appropriations until after the expiration of contracts already made.
DEBT
The Bonded Indebtedness of the State of Georgia is $4,781,202.00. This is the only debt the State has in the form of a Bond
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Issue. It has obligations created by borrowing money in 1928 and 1929, under your law, for the purpose of paying school teachers to the amount of $3,430,500.00; and for supplementing the cigar and cigarette tax for paying Confederate Veterans, $200,000.00from, or under, the authority providing for a delay in collecting taxes.
The sum of borrowed money and total indebtedness is $8,411,702.00, all of which will be retired in February, 1930, except the Bonded indebtedness of $4,781,202.00, which leaves your State with the smallest indebtedness of any State in the Union, so far as I know.
INCOME
The Governor of this State recommends that the revenue or income from all sources should be placed in your State Treasury, and that all funds shall be appropriated by the General Assembly and to be paid out of the State Treasury to whatever purpose in their judgment is wise; and that no sources of revenue should be allocated to a special purpose, except that from the motor vehicle tag tax and gasoline tax, which shovld go to highways of the State-thereby making it possible not to create an additional debt against the State for building highways. Sufficient revenue should be prO\~ided for taking care of the common schools, the consolidated schools and higher education from other sources of revenue which you are called upon to provide at this session. There should also be provided sufficient sums for the buildings and maintenance of the State Sanitarium, at Milledgeville, and other State institutions which we are obligated to maintain and support.
All Federal revenue from whatever source derived is covered into the United States Treasury and is paid out only after it is appropriated by Congress. All appropriations made are required to be used for the specific purpose appropriated. Any unexpended balance of the appropriations to be returned to the treasurer.
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THE HIGHWAY COMMISSION'S REPORT
The report of the Highway Commission is furnished you for your information, and in accordance with their recommendation there will be provided bills for your consideration for the purpose of taking care of the contracts made, and also for taking care of future contracts, until sufficient funds are provided to make further progress in the highways.
The recommendations and bills will be submitted to you for your study.
According to a report of the State Auditor, the deficit of the State Highway Department on contracts of estimates unpaid on June 1, 1929, was $1,730,000.00. It is also estimated that on January 1st, 1930, if no other contract is let and nothing is added to the present contracts, with the present revenue, there will be a deficit of $1,000,000.00.
The interest paid on deferred payments in 1928 was $17,593.17; the interest due and unpaid on deferred payments on contracts for the first five months of 1929 was $33,753.00. It is estimated that at the end of 1929 the interest under present plans, at 6%, will be $50,000.00, making a total of $67,593.17 for the years 1928 and 1929; and, it is necessary that the State make some provision for meeting the obligations created by the Highway Commission.
THE HEALTH COMMISSION
The Health Commission appointed by the Governor of this State has also a report, which is submitted to the General Assembly. Other measures, or bills, will be presented to you by this Commission for your study and consideration.
THE EDUCATION COMMISSION
The Education Commission, wh\ch was also appointed for the study of the educational situation, has completed. their work, and same is submitted to you for your information and study. These are laws that should have your consideration, since your
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law provides that one-half of all of the revenue from all sources of income or taxation shall be used and expended for the use and maintenance of the common schools of Georgia, and a direct appropriation of $5,300,000.00; also, one cent tax on kerosene and one-half cent tax on gasoline, as well as funds from the Game and Fish Department.
These different sources of revenue rather complicate than simplify the appropriations, because oftentimes there is no revenue derived from sources named, as provided by law; and it appears to the Governor of this State that a definite sum for the common schools, the Barrett-Rogers Fund and the higher education should be stated and paid from the State Treasury of Georgia.
STATE ORGANIZATION
One of the most important matters that should claim your study is that of State organization; and the Governor has appointed a Commission, which is making a definite report and offering amendments to your law to carry out plans suggested that will give us a modern plan of administering the affairs of this State, which will save to the State, as has been estimated, over $800,000.00 a year and make more efficient every department.
This modern plan of handling the State's affairs and finances has been adopted by twenty-odd states in the Union. Other states are now making a study of their administrative affairs of state, that they may put in similar administrations. Virginia, Tennessee and Illinois have accomplished especially constructive work along this line.
CRIME COMMISSION
The Crime Commission has also made their report, and a bill has been introduced in keeping with the recommendations of the Crim~ Commission, which should have your study and consideration.
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There is no subject that will contribute to the welfare, the protection and the morals of this State as a proper appreciation for authority and law.
One of the great needs of our State is the establishment of a State Bureau of Identification. The importance and far-reaching value of the establishment of this Bureau you cannot comprehend, without a study of many of the problems handled by the Clemency Board, the Governor of the State and the attorneys who represent the criminal before the Clemency Board. It is the decided opinion of the Governor of your State that nothing would contribute perhaps more to the prevention of crime than through the certainty of identification by fingerprint reading and other elements that will be presented to you in a bill ~t the present session.
It is the opinion of the Chief Executive of this State that the certainty of identification and punishment are two of the strongest elements to deter or prevent crime, which it seems would be done upon the establishment of this Bureau. I do not know of any subject that offers a greater field for study than does this one.
SPECIAL COMMISSION OF
TUBERCULAR SANATORIUM AT MILLEDGEVILLE
A Special Commission was appointed by the Governor of this State to study the advisability of a tubercular sanatorium at Milledgeville-to study the betterment of conditions there for the care of the tubercular criminal of the State; and I commend this to you for your study and consideration.
VOTING
Under the Constitution of the United States and the states of this Union the privilege to vote and the responsibility of voting is given to every citizen; and perhaps the lack of interest in the elections, and the expression at the ballot box of the wishes of the people of the State is one of our greatest neglects. In order, therefore, that our elections may be better attended and a greater
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interest manifested, I recommend that the Primary election be changed from September to August, so as to give a better opportunity for all our citizens to perform this responsible duty.
CHARGE FOR EXTRADITION
Most states charge a fee of $5.00 for granting extradition warrants for the delivery of fugitives from justice; and I recommend a like fee from Georgia, to be placed in the State Treasury.
STATE'S PROPERTY
I recommend for your study and consideration the advisability of having the titles of all property of the State recorded in the Secretary of State's office, and that the titles of the property be filed and kept by the Secretary of State in his office.
Today our titles are held bv local Boards or Trustees, and if it should become necessary to make an investigation, an attorney would be compelled to visit almost every section of Georgia.
ESTIMATED VALUE LAND A~D BUILDINGS OF THE
STATE INSTITUTIONS
JULY 1, 1929.
Num-
Num- her
Acres ber Sec- Estimated
of Main ondary Value-Land
Institution
Land Bldgs. Bldgs. and Buildings
Academy for the Blind..................................... .
School for the Deaf......... 50 9 ..... .$ 200,000.00
Training School for Girls.... 100 3
2
71,000.00
Training School for Boys ................................... .
State Sanitarium. . . . . . . . . . . 3,628 28 36
2,000,000.00
Confederate Soldiers' Home ............................... .
University of Georgia (In-
cluding College of Agri.) ... 987 ........... . 2,998,000.00
Ga. School of Technology .. 45 24
1,965,000.00
Bowdon Normal & Indus-
trial School. ............ . 26 2
67,000.00
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Ga. Normal School ......... 270 5
South Ga. A. & M. School .. 315 3 27
State Agricultural & Normal 170 10
4th District A. & M. School. 275 9
5th District A. & M. School. 250 12
6th District A. & M. School. 330 3
8
7th District A. & l\L School. 240 9
8th District A. & M. School. 254 5
9th District A. & M. School. 386 9
lOth District A. & M. School. 270 3 11
So. Ga. Junior State College 314 4
7
12th District A. & M. School. 214 7
North Ga. Agricultural Col-
lege ..................... 195 7
Medical College-Univ. of
Ga...................... 40 5
(The land of the Medical Col-
lege is leased for 99 years,
of which 15 years has al-
ready been consumed-at
$5,000.00 a year.)
Ga. State Teachers College .. 266 14
Ga. State College for \Vomen 39 15
Ga. State Woman's College.. 60 5
Ga. Industrial College for
Colored ................. 120 9
Ga. K ormal & Agri. College
(Colored) ................ 100 4
2
School of Agri. & Mech. Arts
(Colored) ................ 150 6
Ga. Experiment Station ..... 129 36
Coastal Plain Experiment
Station .................. 269 21
Tuberculosis Sanatorium .... 319 20
School for Mental Defectives 325 17
State Prison Farm .......... 3,700 77
350,000.00 177,288.59 200,000.00 99,425.00 152,000.00 182,500.00 144,500.00 125,000.00 155,000.00 100,000.00 155,400.00 153,700.00
111,100.00
850,000.00
750,000.00 1,500,000.00
567,075.00
450,000.00
150,000.00
50,000.00 305,896.00
107,090.00 515,000.00 113,687.00 155,675.00
Total. .............. 13,202 422 82 $ 13,730,836.59
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APPROPRIATION FOR STATE CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT
I submit to you a report, or survey, made by expert architects upon the cost and advisability of improving your Capitol. This Capitol has been occupied for forty (40) years on the 15th day of June, 1929, and deterioration, both internal and external, is apparent to every one who takes the occasion to inspect the building-inside and out.
Under the estimates made by architects, this building lacks twenty-eight thousand square feet of having sufficient room to provide for operating the various departments of state on an economic basis; and the Governor of this State recommends strongly the appropriation of sufficient money to complete the first story of this building, and to put in first-class condition the inside and out of your State Capitol; and I recommend that a bill be submitted to your for your consideration, and that you will give it your careful study.
You are paying for rent for the Military Department and Equipment, and the State Board of Health an annual rent amounting to $8,240.00; and with the completion of your present Capitol this would be practically cared for.
CHANGE IN TIME OF MEETING OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
I recommend to you the advisability of the consideration of having the General Assembly to meet in January, and that your inauguration of the Governor also be in January; that your Legislature take twenty (20) days for the introducing of bills, then recess for study, and re-convene at a time that may be suggested by them; also that your Governor be elected for four years, and not eligible to succeed himself.
I recommend also an amendment to the laws of Georgia that provides a runover-that the second election shall be held within ten (10) days after the first primary.
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STATE DEPOSITORIES
Your law at present provides that only $50,000.00 shall be received by any one State Depository.
At the present time this seems impossible and impracticable, and such amendment to your law is recommended that will provide, when properly protected, for the State to keep in the depository a sum equal to the bonds held by the State, thereby guaranteeing the safety of these funds deposited in the State Depositories.
INTEREST PAID ON BORROWED MONEY
The State of Georgia in 1927 appropriated $100,000.00 for 1928 and $100,000.00 for 1929 for paying interest on borrowed money.
For money borrowed in 1928, on a 5% basis, it was $185,400.00; and the amount for 1929, if no other money is borrowed, will be $143,200.00, making a total of $328,600.00, on a basis of 5% interest.
The amount of money borrowed by the institutions, including buildings, as presented to the Governor of this State, is $791,405.82. The average rate of interest paid on this money is 7 1/3%, which would make a total per annum for interest of $58,036.43 which the State would pay if it meets the obligations created by institutions.
This $58,036.43 added to the deficit of $128,600.00 makes a total interest of $186,036.43 by December 31, 1929, providing the sum borrowed by the teachers should be calculated for a whole year.
The interest paid by the Highway Department in 1928 was $17,593.17, and, as estimated for 1929, will be $50,000.00 on December 31, 1929, $33,753.00 having already accrued. This makes a grand total of interest paid by the State of Georgia, as presented in the above statement, of $454,866.03.
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The Governor of this State recommends that you provide revenue for taking care of the various needs named, so as to save the State the grand total amount of interest named.
On account of financial conditions existing in New York and other sections of the country, the rate of interest, as you are familiar, ran up on call as high as 15%, or even 20%. So if the State is placed in a financial condition where it is compelled to borrow money, or permit conditions to exist in its institutions which are undesirable, a higher rate of interest can be and will be demanded of the State.
Most Respectfully,
L. G. HARDMAN,
July 2, 1929.
Governor.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.
WEDNESDAY, JuLY 3, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by Rev. T. J. Hanie, Representative from White County.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterdays proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke~ House Bill No. 231. A bill to amend the Charter of
the City of Athens. Referred to Committee on M:Jnicipal Government.
By Mr. Jones of McDuffie and othersHouse Bill No. 232. A bill to prohibit use of steel traps
in catching game. Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
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By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 233. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Miller County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 234. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Miller County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 235. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Miller County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 236. A bill to repeal an Act amending Act creating City Court of Miller County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 237. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Miller County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 238. A bill to amend an Act establishing City Court of Miller Coul'!_ty.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 239. A bill to amend the Code relative to time of holding elections and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 240. A bill to amen'd the charter of the City of Colquitt.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 241. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colquitt.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 242. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colquitt.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 243. A bill to repeal an Act amending Act creating Board of Commissioners for Miller County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 244. A bill to repeal Act approved August 7, 1912, Ga. Laws 431-2.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Mr. Bostwick of Morgan-
House Bill No. 245. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Rutledge.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 246. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cartersville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 24 7. A bill to extend the curricul1m of Georgia Military College and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 248. A bill to fix salaries of secretaries of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 249. A bill to make additional appropriations to Prison Commission.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 250. A bill to appropriate f..mds to the Georgia Training School for Boys.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Mr. Still of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 251. A bill to amend the Code relative to making birthday of Jefferson Davis a National Memorial Day.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of F~llton
House Bill No. 252. A bill to amend the Act creating Board of Commissioners for Fulton County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Lochliear of Clinch-
House Bill No. 253. A bill providing for the effect of Recitals of fact in deeds over thirty years of age.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 254. A bill to amend the Code relative to punishment for perj 1ry.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 255. A bill to amend the Code with reference to punishment; recommendation of jury in criminal trials.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 256. A bill to amend the Code relative to punishment for false swearing.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
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By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 257. A bill to amend the Code relative to false swearing.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Brown of Greene--
House Bill No. 258. A bill making it the duty of sheriffs to apprehen'd offenders against the penal laws of the State and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Hubbard of Wilkinson-
House Bill No. 259. A bill to amend the Code relative to special liens of laborers.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
By Messrs. Hardin of Whitfield, Crawford of Floyd and Brock of Dade.
House Bill No. 260. A bill to amend the Code relative to special assignment of error in appellate court cases.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Edwards of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 261. A bill to regulate trapper's license in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 262. A bill to appropriate funds to Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station to purchase additional land.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Messrs. Phillips of Tift and Davis of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 263. A bill to appropriate funds to South Georgia A. & M. College to pay a deficiency.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 264. A bill to amend the Code relative to the prisoner's Statement.
Referred to Committee on General Judici.ary No.2.
By Mr. Felker of WaltonHo~se Bill No. 265. A bill to repeal Act providing for
indeterminate Sentences.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 266. A bill authorizing the tax receiver to receive separate returns for poll tax from that of the general tax.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Messrs. Battle of Muscogee and Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 267. A bill to regulate crossings of Railroads at grade.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 268. A bill to define certain misdemeanor sentences and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
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By Mr. Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 269. A bill to regulate loans by the banks of this State.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Mr. Davis of Floyd and others-
House Bill No. 270. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill and others-
House Resolution No. 29-270a. A resolution providing that State Highway Department ihall build roads in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Resolution No. 30-270b. A resolution authorizing Governor to pay a reward for the capture of H. A. Hammond.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Resolution No. 31-270c. A resolution to correct spelling of Jekyll Island.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
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To the General As.~em!:iy of the State of Geonria: I hand you herewith tabulation of all fee reports filed in
the office of the Comptroller-General since my last report to the 1927 Session of the Legislature.
Respectf1ll y,
WM. A. WRIGHT,
CoMPTROLLER-GENERAL.
EXHIBIT "A"
Fee Reports, State House Officials and Employees. Clerk Court of Appeals.
Fees Received
2nd Quarter, 1927 ____________________________________________ $2,175.40 3rd Quarter, 1927______________________________________________ 1, 248.65 4th Quarter, 1927 __ __ __ ________________ __ _____ ___ ____ _______ ___ 986.10 1st Quarter, 1928 ______________________________________________ 1,209.65 2nd Quarter, 1928_____________________________________________ 1,092.00 3rd Quarter, 1928______________________________________________ 1,517.85 4th Quarter, 1928__ ________ _____ __ _______ ___ __ __ _________ _____ _ 832.85 1st Quarter, 1929 ______________________________________________ 1,688.55
State Librarian. 2nd Quarter, 1927 _____________________________________________ $ 704.00 3rd Quarter, 1927 ___________________________ __ _________________ 601.80 4th Quarter, 1927___ ____________________ _______ _____ ____ _______ 552.00 1st Quarter, 1928_ _____________________ _____ ________________ ___ 973.60 2nd Quarter, 1928_ ____ _____________ __ _____ ___ ____ __ __________ _ 560.00 3rd Quarter, 1928_ ____ __________ ___ _____ ____ ______ _____________ 710.00 4th Quarter, 1928__ ______________ _____ __ ______________ ___ _____ _ 674.00 1st Quarter, 1929 ______________________________________________ 1, 096.00
EXHIBIT "B"
Fee Reports, Sheriffs of City Courts.
No reports filed.
EXHIBIT "C"
Fee Reports, Court Reporteis and Stenographers.
No reports filed.
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EXHIBIT "D" Fee Rep01ts, Judges City and County Courts. No reports filed.
No reports filed.
EXHIBIT "E" County Treasurers, Commissions.
EXHIBIT "F"
Fee Reports, Solicitors-General.
Second Quarter, 1927.
Eastern Circuit: Income as Solicitor-GeneraL _______________________________ $ 147.50 Income as Solicitor City Court of Savannah _______________ 2,223.00 Expenses__________________________________________________ 992.50
Northeastern Circuit: Income ____________________________________________________ 3,603.49 Expenses__________________________________________________ 983.46
Pataula Circuit: Income ____________________________________________________ $1,747.33
Third Qua.Iter, 1927.
Eastern Circuit: Income as Solicitor-GeneraL ______________________________ $ 362.50 Income as Solicitor City Court of Savannah _______________ 1,966.00 Expenses __________________________________________________ 1,273.01
Northeastern Circuit: Income ____________________________________________________ $4,099. 85 Expenses __________________________________________________ 1,776.50
Pataula Circuit: Income ____________________________________________________ $ 407.22
Fourth Quarter, 1927.
Northeastern Circuit: Income ____________________________________________________ $4,077 .4.4 Expenses __________________________________________________ 1,383.23
First Quarter, 1928.
Northeastern Circuit: Income ___________________________________________ -- _______ $3,425.89 Expenses __________________________________________________ 1,430.68
Toombs Circuit: Income ____________________________________________________ $1,025.14
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Second Quarter, 1928.
Northeastern Circuit: Income____________________________________________________ $3,298.00 Expenses __________________________________________________ 1,112.41
Third & Fourth Quarters, 1928.
Northeastern Circuit: Income____________________________________________________ $8,208.08 Expenses __________________________________________________ 3,984.26
First Quarter, 1929.
Northeastern Circuit: Income ____________________________________________________ $2,875.88 Expenses __________________________________________________ 1,102.41
Pataula Circuit: Income ____________________________________________________ $ 507.45
EXmBIT "G"
Fee Reports, Clerks City and County Courts.
Second Quarter, 1927.
City Court of Savannah: Employees, three; expenses ________________________________ $1 ,020. 00 Insolvent cost, earned___________ ~------------------------- 1,425.00 Salary_____________________________________________________ 234.00 Cost in civil cases_________________________________________ 831.94 Costs in criminal cases____________________________________ 31.80 Received from the registry of the Court on account of insolvent costs for the three months ______________________ $ 895.00 Received from Chatham County on account of insolvent costs__________________________________________________ 125.00
1Cotal Received ________________________________________ $2,117.74
Third Quarter, 1927.
City Court of Savannah: Employees, three;expenses ________________________________ $1 080.00 Insolvent costs earned_____________________________________ 1,073.85 Salary_____________________________________________________ 237.00 Costs in civil cases _______________________________________ _ 1,089.77 Costs in criminal cases ___________________________________ _ 63.60 Received from the registry of the Court on account of insolvent costs for the three months _____________________ _ 771.25 Received from Chatham County on account of insolvent costs _________________________________________________ _ 125.00
1Cotal Received ________________________________________ $2,286.62
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EXHIBIT "H" Fee Reports, Solicitcrs City and CouDty Courts.
Second Quarter, 1927. City Court of Bainbridge:
Income .. - __________________________________________________ $ 688.24 City Court of Polk County:
Income ____________________________________________________ $ 567.41
Third Quarter, 1927. City Court of Bainbridge:
Income ____________________________________________________ $1,392.58 City Court of Polk County:
Income ____________________________________________________ $ 738.06
Fourth Quarter, 1927. City Court of Bainbridge:
Income ____________________________________________________ $2,281.05 City Court of Polk County:
Income ____ , _______________________________________________ $1,056.30
Fourth Quarter, 1928. City Court of Polk County:
Income _______________________ ~ ____________________________ $ 848.70
First Quarter, 1929. City Court of Polk County:
Income ____________________________________________________ $ 593.70
EXHIBIT "I"
Fee Reports-Ordinaries.
Second Quarter, 1927.
Insolvent Number
Counties
Total Com- or Uncol- Clerks Expense
missions lected costs Employed
Marion _________________ $ 100.09
0
Third Quarter, 1927.
Marion _________________ $ 138.90 ___________ _
0
Fourth Quarter, 1927.
Marion _________________ $ 510.35 ___________ _
0
First Quarter, 1928.
Marion_---------- ______ $ 204.10
_________ _
0
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Second Quarter, 1928.
Marion _______ ~ _________ $ 163.56
0
Fourth Quarter, 1928.
Marion _________________ $ 160.25 ___________ _
0
First Quarter, 1929.
Marion _________________ $ 244.90 ___________ _
0
EXHIBIT "J"
Fee Reports-Clerks Superior Court.
Second Quarter, 1927.
Decatur County:
Total Fees
Employees, two to three; expenses _________________________ $ 665.00
Insolvent costs uncollected________________________________ Fees in criminal cases ____________________________________ _ Fees in civil cases ________________________________________ _ Court Work _______________________________________________ _ ItecordingPapers _________________________________________ _
628.65
444.85 592.60 113.10 843.74
Totallteceipts _________________________________________ $1,994.29
.Jefferson County: Employees, two; expenses ______________________________ c ___ $ 525.00
Insolvent costs uncollected________________________________ Fees in criminal cases ____________________________________ _ Fees in civil cases ________________________________________ _ Court Work _______________________________________________ _ ItecordingPapers _________________________________________ _
523.91
509.45 327.60 107.50 855.80
Totallteceipts _________________________________________ $1,800.35
Fee Reports-Clerks Superior Court.
Third Quarter, 1927.
Jefferson County: Employees, two; expenses __________________________________ $ 475.00 Insolvent costs uncollected________________________________ 317.35 Fees in criminal cases_____________________________________ 102.95 Fees in civil cases_________________________________________ 395.35 Court Work________________________________________________ 30.00 ItecordingPapers__________________________________________ 607.00
TotalEteceipts_________________________________________ $1,135.30
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Fourth Quarter, 1927.
Jefferson County: Employees, two; expenses __________________________________ $ 475.00 Insolvent costs uncollected________________________________ 182.45 Fees in criminal cases_____________________________________ 311 :75 Fees in civil cases_________________________________________ 331.15 Court Work________________________________________________ 69.00 Recording Papers__________________________________________ 566.00
~otalReceipts _________________________________________ $1,277.90
First Quarter, 1928.
Jefferson County: Employees, two; expenses__________________________________ $ 525.00 Insolvent costs uncollected________________________________ 186.65 Fees in criminal cases_____________________________________ 201.60 Fees in civil cases_________________________________________ 162.40 Court Work________________________________________________ 36.80 RecordingPapers __________________________________________ 1,189.60
~otal Receipts _________________________________________ $1,590.40
Second Quarter, 1928.
Jefferson County: Employees, two; expenses__________________________________ $ 550.00 Insolvent costs uncollected___ _____________________________ 693. 55 Fees in criminal cases_ ____________________________________ 495. 60 Fees in civil cases_ ________________________________________ 424. 04 Court Work________________________________________________ 134.18 RecordingPapers_________________________________________ 971.27
~otal Receipts _________________________________________ $2,025.09
Fourth Quarter, 1928.
Jefferson County: Employees, two; Expenses _________________________________ $ 475.00 Insolvent costs uncollected________________________________ 303.20 Fees in criminal cases _____________ . _______________________ 360. 65 Fees in civil cases_________________________________________ 298.05 Court Work_________________________ .______________________ 75.60 RecordingPapers__________________________________________ 503.75
~otal Receipts _________________________________________ $1,238.05
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First Quarter, 1929.
Jefferson County: Employees, two; expenses __________________________________ $
Insolvent costs uncollected_______________________________ _ Fees in criminal case"s ____________________________________ _ Fees in civil cases ________________________________________ _ Court Work_______________________________________________ _ Recording Papers _________________________________________ _
485.00 552.55 555.45 245.00 95.25 9?7.10
1rota1Receipts_________________________________________ $1,862.80
No reports.
EXHIBIT "K" Fee Reports-Sheriffs.
EXHIBIT "L"
Fee Reports-Tax Collectors.
Second Quarter, 1927.
County
Total
Receipts
Polk __________________________ $ 29.40
No. Men Employed
1
Third Quarter, 1927.
Polk__________________________ $ 34.25
1
Fourth Quarter, 1927.
Polk__________________________ $ 3,093.37
1
1Cotal Expenses
$14.70
17.12
1,546.68
No reports filed.
EXHIBIT "M" Fee Reports-Tax Receivers.
No reports filed.
EXHIBIT "N" Fee Reports-Coroners.
No reports filed.
EXHIBIT "0" Fee Reports-County Surveyors.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 19. A resolution providing for the erection of a suitable monument to the Georgia soldiers who took part in the Battle of Gettysburg sixty-six years ago.
The following resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read:
By Messrs. Stewart of Atkinson, Alexander of Chatham, New of Laurens, Burch of Dodge, Beasley of Tattnall and Mansell of Milton-
House Resolution No. 32. A resolution to authorize the Speaker to appoint Secretaries for certain Committees of the House, and for other purposes.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved to table the resolution and the motion prevailed.
The resolution was tabled.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 33. A resolution proposing a policy for meeting the present financial emergency, and for other purposes.
Mr. Rosser of \Valker moved to table the resobtion.
:Mr. New of Laurens moved the previous question.
The motion to table was lost.
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The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The resolution was lost.
By Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 34. A resolution that the General Assembly of the State ofGeorgia memorialize the Congress of the United States that the Congress make war legally impossible by constitutional amendment as proposed by Senate Joint Resolution No. 45, introduced by Senator Frazier of North Dakota; and for other purposes.
The following subs ti tu te was read:
By Messrs. Russell of Barrow and Weekes of DeKalb-
A RESOLUTION.
Resolved, by the House of Representatives of Georgia, that we hereby condemn unqualifiedly the measure introduced in the Senate of the United States by Senator Frazier of North Dakota, known as Senate Resolution No. 45, and that we memorialize the members of Congress of the United States to resist every effort to abridge or qualify the right of America to defend herself in time of national stress.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question on the resolution and the substitute, and the motion prevailed.
The main question was ordered.
The Substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the resolution by substitute, the resolution, hy substit:.Ite, was lost.
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Privileges of the floor were gran ted to Miss Jeanette Rankin of Georgia, and Mrs. T. C. Bargeron of Chatham County.
Mr. Burgin of Marion moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Culpepper of Echols and Maynard of Sumter.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 11 :00 o'clock Monday morning, July 8, 1929.
MoNDAY, JuLY 8, 1929.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
MoNDAY, JuLY 8, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 11:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by Rev. T. J. Hanie, Representative from White County.
Honorable T. L. Howard, Representative from Long County, came forward to the bar of the House and took the oath of office, which oath was administered by Judge Samuel C. Atkinson, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct. -
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterdays proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the second time and recommitted:
By Miss Kempton and Mr. Still of FultonHouse Bill No. 101. A bill to be entitled an Act to
amend an Act authorizing certain counties to prescribe the term and period of fiscal years, and for other purposes.
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By Messrs. Brown at1d Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 141. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 211. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Griffin, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 11 was withdrawn from the Committee on Public Highways and recommitted to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 252 was withdrawn from the Committee on County and County Matters and recommitted to the Committee on Education.
By UJ!animous consent House Bill No. 187 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Agriculture No. 2 and recommitted to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 158 was withdrawn from the Committee on State of the Republic and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 183 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 and recommitted to the Committee on Ways and Means.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 271. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Tax Commissioner for Tift County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
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By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 272. A bill to provide that certain
counties shall have their tax commissioner be an ex-officio sheriff to collect taxes.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 273. A bill to appropriate $20,000 to install a sewerage system in South Georgia A. & M. School.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Brown of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 274. A bill to appropriate funds to children of men who were killed in the World War and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 275. A bill to amend the Constitution to authorize special districts in Glynn County for sanitation, fire prevention and other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn.
House Bill No. 276. A bill to authorize the City of Brunswick to maintain an airport and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Aviation.
By Messrs. Colson of Glynn and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 277. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to zoning Glynn County.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
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By Messrs. Still of Fulton and Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 278. A bill to regulate the sale or assignment of wages.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Westbrook of Do'..lgherty-
House Bill No. 279. A bill to amend the charter of City of Albany.
Referred to Committee on Corporation's.
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 280. A bill to amend an Act providing a system of public schools for City of Elberton.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 281. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Elberton.
Referred to Committee on Mmicipal Government.
By Messrs. Kirby of Forsyth and Jones of LumpkinHouse Bill No. 282. A bill to change the name of the
North Georgia Agricultural College located at Dahlonega.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe and others-
House Bill No. 283. A bill to amend the Constitution relating to the salaries of Justices of Supreme Court.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
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By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 284. A bill to amend the Code relative to pay of Justice Court jurors.
Referred to Committee on General J .1diciary No. 2.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 285. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Pharmacy.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb.
House Bill No. 286. A bill to amend the Code relative to summary destruction after seizure of prohibited liquors.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary N~. 2.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 287. A bill to provide that a personal injury by a railroad train shall be prima facie evidence of negligence and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Kennedy of Lamar and Franklin of Butts-
House Bill No. 288. A bill to establish a Junior College at Barnesville.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 289. A bill to permit semmg for fish under certain conditions.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
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By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 290. A bill to amend the Constitution providing that the General Assembly shall meet annually.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 291. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to the salaries of members of the General Assembly.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 292. A bill to amend the Code relative to the filing of a registered voters list by the Registrars.
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.
By Mr. Dominick of Pike-
House Bill No. 293. A bill to abolish the Game and Fish Board.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Burgin of MarionHouse Bill No. 294. A bill authorizing Commissioners
to pay premium on County Treasurer's bond.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 295. A bill to amend an Act codifying the school laws.
Referred to Committee on Education.
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By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 296. A bill to fix the compensation of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Spalding County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 297. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 298. A bill to appropriate funds to construct dormitories at Training School for Mental Defectives.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 299. A bill to amend the Code relative to the time of annual sessions of Trustees of University of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Messrs. McKoy and Kinnard of Coweta-
House Bill No. 300. A bill to amend the charter of the
Citv. of Newna.n.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of CowetaHouse Bill No. 301. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Newnan so as to provide for a landing field.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
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By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 302. A bill to permit City of Newnan to condemn certain private property.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 303. A bill to fix compensation of county tax receivers for commissions on county wide tax for school purposes.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 304. A bill to repeal an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Counties of Whitfield, Murray and Hall.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 305. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Whitfield County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 306. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Gillen of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 307. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the Military Forces of this State.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
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By Mr. Gillen of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 308. A bill to amend the Act reorganizing the Military Forces of this State authorizing cities to make appropriations.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
By Mr. Ellard of Habersham-
House Bill No. 309. A bill providing that Commissioner of Pensions shall mail all pension checks directly from his office.
Referred to Committee on Pensions.
By Mr. Ellard of Habersham-
House Bill No. 310. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to permit City of Cornelia to increase its bonded indebtedness.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Battle of Schley-
House Bill No. 311. A bill to regulate the Ice Business, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Manufactures.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 312. A bill to provide for the use of illuminated tags on motor vehicles.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill No. 313. A bill providing for the creation of a State Tax Commission and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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By Mr. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill No. 314. A bill to provide for a tax upon privilege of engaging in certain occupations.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 315. A bill to authorize shipment into State, hides that may have been infected with ticks and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 2.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 316. A bill to amend the Code relative to State Depositories.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd and others-
House Bill No. 317. A bill to amend the Code relative to the poisoning of waters so as to kill fish and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd and others-
House Bill No. 318. A bill to appropriate $100,000 to build a dormitory at School for Deaf.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Hubbard of Wilkinson-
Ho~se Bill No. 319. A bill to amend the Code so as to provide for a state highway from Irwinton to Statesboro.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
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By Mr. Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 320. A bill to amend laws relative to practice and procedure in criminal cases.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 321. A bill to prohibit sale of Paregoric. Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Messrs. Geer of Miller, Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 322. A bill to authorize lawful season for hunting quail.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 324. A bill to abolish Commissioners of Commons of City of Columbus.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock and others-
House Bill No. 325. A bill to make appropriations to build school house on grounds of State Sanitari1m at Alto.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 326. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Medical Examiners.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
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By Messrs. Hardin of Whitfield and Brock of Dade-
House Bill No. 327. A bill to provide additional com pensation for official stenographic reporters of Superior Courts.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Beaton of Ware and others-
House Bill No. 328. A bill to appropriate funds for erection of nurses home at State Sanitarium at Alto.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Resolution No. 38-32a. A resolution to restore
W. J. Parrott to the Pension Roll.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Hubbard of Wilkinson and Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 323. A bill to amend an Act to regulate banking in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
The following resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read:
By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 35. A resolution to name the Brown Thrasher bird the official bird of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Weekes of DeKalb moved that the resolution be committed to the Committee on Game and Fish and the motion was lost.
The resolution was lost.
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By Mr. Brown of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 36. A resolution to invite the Grand Exalted Ruler of B. P. 0. E. to address the General Assembly, and for other purposes.
The resolution was lost.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Resolution No. 37. A resolution authorizing the Speaker to appoint four Secretaries to render service to certain Committees of the House, and for other purposes.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved to table the resolution and the motion was lost.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee moved to commit the resolution to the Committee on Appropriations.
Mr. Fowler of Douglas moved the previous question, the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
On the adoption of the resolution, Mr. Crowe of Worth called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 88, nays 77.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in adopting House Resolution No. 37.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Honorable C. M. Stanley of Montgomery, Ala.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Mardre of Thomas, and Mr. Turner of Brooks.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morn~ng at 10:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
TuESDAY, JuLY 9, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at
10:00 o'clock A. M., was called to order by the Speaker
and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 68 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 94 was withdrawn from the Committee on State of the Republic and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 268 was withdrawn from the Committee on Banks and Banking and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 270 was withdrawn from the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was read the second time and recommitted:
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By Messrs. Rosser and Hutcheson of Walker-
House Bill No. 28. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize the Highway Board to comply with the terms of Acts of Congress relative to paving LaFayette Extension Road, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent House Bills Nos. 209, 174 and 175 were withdrawn from further consideration by the House.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 329. A bill to classify subjects for ad valorem taxation in this state and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Key of Jasper and othersHouse Bill No. 330. A bill to amend the C~nstitution
relative to classification of property for taxation.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
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By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 331. A bill to amend an Act levying a tax on cigars and cigarettes.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 332. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Luthersville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Hutcheson of Walker-
House Bill No. 333. A bill to amend the banking laws of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee-
House Bill No. 334. A bill to change the name of the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin and others-
House Bill No. 335. A bill to amend the Code relative to the salary of the Prison Commissioners.
Referred to Committee on Penitentiary.
By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 336. A bill providing for the regulation of persons transporting persons or property for hire.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
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By Mr. Tucker of Berrien and others-
House Bill No. 337. A bill to make an appropriation for the maintenance of the Pension Department.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen arid Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 338. A bill to amend an Act regulating the return of property for taxation in this State.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 339. A bill to provide for the payment of office expenses of Clerk and other county officers in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 340. A bill to prohibit clerks from recording deeds unless deed shall contain a recital as to the immediate source from which grantor obtained the property.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 341. A bill to prevent Judges from suspending a sentence of a person convicted of a crime.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 342. A bill to prohibit lobbying with a judge or a juror and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Mr. Allen of Baldwin and others-
Hoase Bill No. 343. A bill to fix the salaries of the sheriffs of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Jackson of Bleckley and others-
House Bill No. 344. A bill to amend an Act providing for death by electrocution.
Referred to Committee on Penitentiary.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 345. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 346. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Waco.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 347. A bill to amend the Constitution providing that a unanimous verdict is not necessary in criminal cases for a conviction.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By. Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 348. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for the County of Evans.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
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By Mr. Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 349. A bill to amend the Code so as to prevent murderers from being granted a parole when serving a life sentence.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 350. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Tax Commissioner of Early County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 351. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Tallapoosa.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 352. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to authorize Washington County to make temporary loans.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 353. A bill to appropr\ate funds to Georgia State Woman's College to construct two buildings.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 354. A bill to amend the Code relative to grounds for foreclosing chattel mortgages before due.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Mr. McWhorter of OglethorpeHouse Bill No. 355. A bill to amend the Code relative
to elections for consolidating two or more school districts.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 356. A bill to amend the Code requiring justices of the peace to give mortgagors notice of foreclosure proceedings.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 23.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 357. A bill to authorize Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to designate type of tags and fasteners.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 358. A bill to establish the Highway system of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Resolution No. 39-358a. A resolution to permit State Librarian to send certain law books to CarrollCounty.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. McClain of Pickens and others-
House Resolution No. 40-358. A resolution to change the name of Grassy Mountain to Mount Oglethorpe.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.
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By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Resolution No. 41-358c. A resolution for the relief of B. B. Barker as surety on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By unanimous consent the following resolution of the House was read and ordered to lie on the table one day:
By Messrs. Kirby of Forsyth and Wilson of Wilcox-
House Resolution No. 44. A resolution calling for certain information from the State Banking Department, and for other purposes.
Mr. Hightower of Upson County, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking have had under consideration the following Bills of the House and have instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
House Bill No. 14 do pass.
House Bill No. 269 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, HIGHTOWER of Upson, Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on County and County Matters has
had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
House Bill No. 228 do pass. House Bill No. 229 do pass. House Bill No. 227 do pass. House Bill No. 168 do pass. House Bill No. 101 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 77 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens Co.mty, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No.1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had
under consideration House Bill No. 174 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, NEW of Laurens, Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following House Bill No. 175 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
NEW of Laurens,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report Mr Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass:
House Bili No. 141 do pass. House Bill No. 21 do pass. House Bill No. 170 do pass. House Bill No. 171 do pass.
House Bill No. 84 do pass. House Bill No. 142 do pass. House Bill No. 231 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, Sloan of HALL, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House favorably reported, were read the second time:
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By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 14. A bill to authorize banks to establish branch banks in certain cities.
By Messrs. Griffin and Simmons of Decatur-
House Bill No. 21. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Attapulgus.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 77. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in Gordon County.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 84. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 168. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for County of Walton.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 170. A bill to repeal the charter of the Town ofWaresboro.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 171. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
By Mr. Harris of Crisp-
House Bill No. 192. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cordele.
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By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 227. A bill to abolish Board of Commissioners for Walton County.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 228. A bill to repeal an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Murray County.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 229. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for County of Murray.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 231. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Athens.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the third time and placed upon their passage:
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Still and Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 101. A bill to be entitled an Act to prescribe the term of fiscal years for certain counties in Georgia, and for other purposes.
The substitute of the committee was read and adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
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By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 141. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
By Mr. Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Resolution No. 42. A resolution that Committee Chairmen post notices of time and place of committee meetings, and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Tucker of Berrien and Kirby of Forsyth-
House Resolution No. 43. A resolution expressing appreciation and thanks to Hon. W. C. Patterson, District Theatrical Manager, for courtesies extended to the General Assembly, and for other purposes.
Mr. Martin of Troup arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting House Resolution No. 37.
Mr. Grayson of Chatham moved the previous question, the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
Mr. Fowler of Douglas called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
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The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs:
Adams of Elbert
Fowler
Nelson of Cook
Adams of Wilkes
Franklin
Nelson of Macon
Alexander of Chatham Gillen
New
Alford
Goolsby
Oliver
Allen
Hancock
Osborn
Andrews
Hardin
Owen
Ashley
Harris of Crisp
Pace
Atwood
Harris of Terrell
Parker of Colquitt
Awtrey
Henderson
Perkins
Bandy
Hewell
Peterson
Barker
Holt
Phillips of Tift
Barrett
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Pope
Battle of Muscogee Howard of Long
Powell of Emanuel
Battle of Schley
Hubbard
Powell of Screven
Beasley
Huddleston
Purvis
Bennett
Hutcheson
Rams peck
Bentley
Jackson
Reid
Blalock
James
Richardson
Bland
Johnson of Franklin Rivers
Boykin of Lincoln
Johnston
Robertr:.
Brock
Jones of McDuffie
Ross
Brown of Greene
Kennedy
Rosser
Burch
Key
Scruggs
Burgin
Kiker
Seckinger
Cannon
Kimbrough
Simmons
Coleman
Kinnard
Stone
Collier
King
Swain
Colson
Lance
Swint
Cone
Logan
Thrash
Cozart
Lord
Thomoson
Cromartie
McClain
Tippins
Crowe
McKoy
Trapnell
Davis of Mitchell
Martin of Troup
Trotter
Dickey
Montgomery
Walker of Ben Hill
Dominick
Moore
Walker of Brooks
Dubose
Mooty
Walker of Pierce
Duncan
Mullins
Watson
Dykes
Mundy
Weekes of DeKalb
Edwards of Gilmer Neisler
Wilkes
Those voting in the negative were Messrs:
Bearden Bedingfield
Bostwick Brown of Emanuel
Brown of Fulton Byars
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Chalker Chick Cooper Crawford Edwards of Lowndes Ellis Fagan Freeman Grayson Gullatt Hanie Harrison Hatcher Howell Johnson of Seminole Jones of Burke
Jones of Lumpkin Kirby Lanham
Lee Lewis McElreath McGehee McKelvey Mallard Meredith Mills Nottingham Parker of Richmond Patten Phillips of Telfair Pilcher
Rabun Scarbrough Shaw Slater Stewart Still Stokes Taylor Traylor Wall Weeks of Columbia West Westbrook Wilson Wind Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs:
Adkins Alexander of DeKalb Arnold Beaton Bell Boykin of C.trroll Brannen Cail Cochran Coursor> Culpepper of Echols Culpepper of Fayette
Davis of Floyd Edmondson Ellard Fel.Ker Geer Griffin Hightower Hodges Kempton Lochliear McWhorter Mansell
Mardre Martin of Liberty Maynard Parr Peebles Sloan Stanton Strickland Tucker Turner Wood Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the motion to reconsider the ayes were 117, nays 54. The resolution was reconsidered.
On the adoption of the resolution, Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
Mr. Scarbrough of Polk moved to table the resolution. On the motion to table the ayes were 70, nays 58.
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The resolution was tabled.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. W. S. Courson of Brantley County, Mrs. C. E. Stewart of Atkinson County, Ron. A. H. Chappel of Lamar County, Mrs. Ralph Rosser and Miss Betty Rosser of Walker County and Hon. E. A. Barnett of Calhoun County.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Hatcher of Johnson and Mr. Ellard of Habersham.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
WEDNESDAY, JuLY 10, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by Rev. Malone, former representative from Bibb County.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:
Adams of Elbert
Brown of Emanuel
Adams of Wilkes
Brown of Fulton
Adkins
Brown of Greene
Alexander of Chatham Burch
Alexander of DeKalb Burgin
Alford
Byars
Allen
Cail
Andrews
Cannon
Arnold
Chalker
Ashley
Chick
Atwood
Cochran
Awtrey
Coleman
Bandy
Collier
Barker
Colson
Barrett
Cone
Battle of Muscogee Cooper
Battle of Schley
Courson
Bearden
Cozart
Beasley
Crawford
Beaton
Cromartie
Bedingfield
Crowe
Bell
Culpepper of Echols
Bennett
Culpepper of Fayette
Bentley
Davis of Floyd
Blalock
Davis of Mitchell
Bland
Dickey
Bostwick
Dominick
Boykin of Carroll
Dubose
Boykin of Lincoln
Duncan
Brannen
Dykes
Brock
Edmondson
Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Hubbard
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Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jon'es of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith
Mills Montgomery Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough
Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn Mr. Speaker
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterdays proceedings was dispensed with.
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The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions, having a local application.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 266 was withdrawn from the Committee on Ways and Means and recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 338 was withdrawn from the Committee on Ways and Means and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the second time and recommitted:
By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 348. A bill to be entitled an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Evans, and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 157. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the Town of Ochlocknee, and for other purposes.
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By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 296. A bill to be entitled an Act to fix the salaries of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Spalding county, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton and Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 359. A bill to appropriate funds to Training School for Girls to erect a dormitory.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 360. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to Governor appointing his secretaries.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Sloan of Hall and McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 361. A bill to provide for appointment of special policemen at request of railways.'
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to make appropriations for the fiscal years 1930 and 1931.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier and others-
House Bill No. 363. A bill to provide for regulation of motor vehicles operating on public roads for hire.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
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By Mr. Maynard of Sumter-
House Bill No. 364. A bill to provide for trial of actions at law of a complicated nature by courts of record.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Maynard of Sumter-
House Bill No. 365. A bill to make it the duty of the Ordinary to require annual returns of administrators as required by law.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 366. A bill to prohibit employment of females in mills, between hours of seven P. M. and six A.M.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 367. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Pilcher of Richmond and others-
House Bill No. 368. A bill to authorize use of voting machines in elections.
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.
By Mr. Simmons of Decatur-
House Bill No. 369. A bill to permit holder of an equity on property to pay taxes on such property and have a special lien for taxes so paid.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Messrs. Arnold of Henry and Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 370. A bill to amend an Act regulating grading of peaches and apples.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Arnold of Henry-
House Bill No. 371. A bill to amend an Act creating office of County Tax Commissioner for Henry County.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Cannon of Rockdale-
House Bill No. 372. A bill to levy a tax upon dealers in cigars or cigarettes.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 373. A bill to amend the Code relative to public printing.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill and others-
House Bill No. 374. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to payment of poll taxes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 375. A bill to provide for presumption against railroads upon proof of injury to person inflicted by same.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 376. A bill to amend an Act changing from fee to salary system in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 377. A bill to provide that any county purchasing property at a tax sale shall not be required to pay the pro rata part of the State's tax in the levy.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 378. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Stone of Union and Mallard of Charlton-
House Bill No. 379. A bill to create an Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico Canal Commission.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.
By Mr. Russell of Barrow-
House Bill No. 380. A bill to amend an Act providing for an occupation tax upon distributors of motor fuels.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Thrash of Coffee-
House Bill No. 381. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Douglas.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
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By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 382. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to issuance of certificates in an amount not exceeding $100,000,000.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding and others-
House Bill No. 383. A bill to regulate the manner in which motor vehicles transporting passengers for hire may be operated.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 384. A bill to empower municipalities to assess and collect business license or occupation taxes.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Messrs. Byars of Spalding and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 385. A bill to create a state bureau of criminal identification.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Brown and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 386. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Wind of Grady and Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 387. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to salaries of members of General Assembly.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
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By Messrs. Hutcheson and Rosser of WalkerHouse Bill No. 388. A bill to regulate the sale of feeds. Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 389. A bill to amend an Act providing for consolidated public schools.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 390. A bill to prohibit any candidate from spending more than $5,000.00 in his race for election.
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of ThomasHouse Bill No. 391. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Thomasville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Resolution No. 45-390a. A resolution releasing R. G. Davis as surety on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on County and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House
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and have instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 49 do pass. A bill to amend an Act creating Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Upson County.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 78 do pass. A bill to provide for compensation of Jury Commissioners in certain counties.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 233 do pass. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 234 do pass. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 235 do pass. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 243 do pass. A bill to repeal an Act amending Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton~ House Bill No. 252 do pass. A bill to authorize Com-
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mtss10ners of certain counties to supplement funds of Board of Education from any funds in the Treasury.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following House Bill No. 112 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
CoLSON of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Municipal Government has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 211 do pass.
House Bill No. 215 do pass.
House Bill No. 196 do pass.
House Bill No. 193 do pass.
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House Bill No. 194 do pass. House Bill No. 195 do pass. House Bill No. 240 do pass. House Bill No. 241 do pass. House Bill No. 242 do pass. House Bill No. 207 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 49. A bill to amend an Act changing terms of office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Upson County.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 78. A bill to provide for compensation of jury commissioners in certain counties.
By Messrs. Crowe and Thompson of Worth-
House Bill No. 112. A bill to provide for protection of furbearing animals.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 193. A bill to amend an Act promoting efficiency of Augusta Fire Department.
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By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 194. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 195. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Civil Service for City of Augusta.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 196. A bill to amend the charter of the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta.
By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 207. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hazlehurst.
By Messrs. Brown and Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 215. A bill to incorporate the Town of Oak Park.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 233. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Miller County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 234. A bill to ;mend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Miller County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 235. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Miller County.
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By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 240. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colquitt.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 241. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colquitt.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
Ho'..lse Bill No. 242. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colquitt.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 243. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 252. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Rqads and Revenues of Fulton County.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 14. A bill to authori?e banks in certain cities to establish branch banks in same city and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Griffin and Simmons of Decatur-
House Bill No. 21. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Attapulgus.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 77. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Gordon County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 84. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 168. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Walton.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the re'quisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 170. A bill to abolish the charter of the Town of Waresboro.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage o( the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 171. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Harris of Crisp-
House Bill No. 192. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cordele, Georgia.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Byars of Spalding--
. House Bill No. 211. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 227. A bill to abolish a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Walton County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 228. A bill to repeal an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Murray County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 229. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for County of Murray.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 231. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Athens.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requlSlte constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate to-wit:
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Resolution No. 13. A resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to establish a Waterways and Flood Commission.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate to-wit:
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By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 13. A bill to authorize the Mayor and Council of the City of Blue Ridge to pay over certain funds to the Board of Education of the Blue Ridge Public School District.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 14. A bill to incorporate the Blue Ridge Public School District.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 15. A bill to. repeal an act establishing a system of public schools in the Town of Blue Ridge.
By Mr. Williams of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 63. A bill to amend an Act establishing a Board of County Commissioners for the County of Walton.
By Mr. Goode of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 72. A bill to amend the Code of 1910 so as to allow county ordinaries to collect certain fees due for special services.
The following resolution of the House was taken from the table and again read:
By Messrs. Kirby of Forsyth and Wilson of Wilcox-
House Resolution No. 44. A resolution requesting certain information from the State Babking Department, and for other purposes.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved the previous question, the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
On adoption of the resolution the ayes were 135, nays 0.
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The resolution was adopted.
Privileges of the floor were gran ted to Hon. James L. Smith, former representative from Carroll County.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Allen of Baldwin.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.
THuRSDAY, JuLY 11, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock A. ~.. was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Hardin of Whitfield, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Joumal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent House Bills Nos. 188, 146, 55, 259, 284, were withdrawn from further consideration of the House.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 44 was withdrawn from the Committee on Insurance and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the second time and recommitted:
By Messrs. Awtrey and Pace of CobbHouse Bill No. 76. A bill to be entitled an Act to allow
the City of Marietta to hold an election for the purpose of determining the issuance of municipal bonds, and for other purposes.
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By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 119. A bill to be en ti tied an Act to abolish the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector and create the office of Tax Commissioner, for Gwinnett County, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Wright of the 42nd-
Senate Resolution No. 14. Educational Commission.
A resolution creating an
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
BJO Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 11. A bill to legitimatize Edmund Black, Jr.
By Mr. Pitner of the 50th-
Senate Bill No. 41. A bill abolishing the office of Tax collector and Tax Receiver in Wilkes C~mnty, and creating in lieu thereof the office of Tax Commissioner.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 392. A bill to amend the Code providing for affidavit in lieu of bond to obtain certiorari.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 393. A bill to fix the salary of certain State Officers.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 394. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to provide for seven justices of Supreme Court.
Referred to Committee on Amendment to the Constitution.
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By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 395. A bill to amend an Act providing for expenses incurred in bringing fugitives back to justice.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 396. A bill to prescribe rule of evidence to carry out bill of rights.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Peterson of Montgomery and others-
House Bill No. 397. A bill to reorganize the Departments of State Government.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.
By Mr. Simmons of Decatur-
House Bill No. 398. A bill to amend an Act creating a system of tax equalization.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Kimbrough of Harris-
House Bill No. 399. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Chipley.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Burch of Dodge and Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 400. A bill to make it unlawful for any member of t~e General Assembly to accept passes upon common earners.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 401. A bill to amend the Code relative to appropriation to Library Commission.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 402. A bill to authorize Town ofTunnell Hill to construct a street across W. and A. Railroad.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
HoJse Bill No. 403. A bill to require State School Board to adopt a uniform list of School Text Books.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Messrs. Hubbard of Wilkinson and Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 404. A bill to create special liens in favor
of laborers.
.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Watson of Paulding-
House Bill No. 405. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Dallas.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Brock of Dade-
House Bill No. 406. A bill to make additional appropriations to Department of History for compiling Spanish War records.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 407. A bill to abolish the charter of the Town of Dacula.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Jackson of Bleckley and others-
House Bill No. 408. A bill to appropriate funds to Middle Georgia A. and M. College to make up a deficiency.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 409. A bill to make uniform the Stock and Fence Law.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Burch of Dodge-
House Bill No. 410. A bill to amend an Act creating a system of public schools for City of Eastman.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Walker of Brooks and others-
House Bill No. 411. A bill to prescribe for a license for fishing in fresh waters.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 412. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lakeland.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Messrs. Johnston of Cherokee, and McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 413. A bill to regulate statistics of number of bales of cotton ginned.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Peterson of Montgomery-
House Bill No. 414. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Tarrytown.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Resolution No. 46-41la. A resolution for the rearrangement of judicial circuits and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Resolution No. 47-41lb. A resolution to amend the Constitution permitting consolidations of town and city governments to increase a certain percentage indebtedness.
Referred to Committee on Amendment to Constitution.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendment to the Constitution has had under consideration the following House Bills and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation as follows:
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House Bill No. 16 by Thrasher and Tucker do pass (Minority Report.)
House Bill No. 75 by Barrett do pass. House Bill No. 226 by Barrett et al do pass. House Bill No. 55 by Tucker withdrawn.
Respectfully submitted, McWHORTER of Oglethorpe, Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 39. An Act to amend an Act to extend the term of office of Secretary of the Board of Education of Richmond County do pass.
House Bill No. 40. An Act to authorize the Board of Education of Richmond County to issue bonds do pass.
House Bill No. 41. An Act to amend an Act to regulate public instruction in Richmond County do pass.
House Bill No 96. An Act to amend an Act to reduce representation on the Board of Education of Richmond County do p~ss.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Floyd,
Chairman.
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Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under con-
sideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 104 do pass.
House Bill No. 106 do pass.
House Bill No. 317 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
CoLSON of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. Mansell of Milton County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 2 has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
By Mr. Lewis of HancockHouse Bill No. 191 do pass by substitute. A bill to fix
the salary of the State Veterinarian at $4,200.00 per year. Respectfully submitted, MANSELL of Milton, Chairman.
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Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, has had under consideration the following bills of the House, and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with following recommendations:
House Bill No. 270 do not pass.
House Bill No. 36 do pass.
House Bill No. 59 do pass.
Respectfully s1bmitted,
NEW of Laurens,
Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following resolution and bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House as follows:
House Resolution No. 31 by Mr. Colson of Glynn to correct spelling of Jekyll Island, with the recommendation that the same d6 pass.
House Bill No. 285, by Mr. Kirby of Forsyth, to amend an Act creating Board of Pharmacy and defining the meaning of words "Drug Stores" and for other purposes, with the recommendation that the same do pass:
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House Bill No. 286, by Mr. Nottingham of Bibb, to amend Section 448 (u) of Parks Code to provide for summary destruction after seizure of the prohibited liquor therein referred to and for other purposes, with the recommendation that the same do not pass:
House Bill No. 146 by Messrs. Lochliear of Clinch and Nelson of Cook.
House Bill No. 188 by Mr. Davis of Mitchell.
House Bill No. 259 by Mr. H:1bbard of Wilkinson.
House Bill No. 284 by Mr. Kirby of Forsyth.
Referred withoJt recommendation of Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Mitchell,
Chairman General Judiciary Committee No. 2.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Municipal Government has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the Ho1se with the recommendation as follows:
House Bill No. 157 do pass. House Bill No. 324 do pass. House Bill No. 280 do pass.
House Bill No. 281 do pass. Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall, Chairman.
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Mr. Martin of Troup County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under co~sideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
House Bill No. 85 do pass.
House Bill No. 86 do pass.
House Resolution No. 25-226A do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
MARTIN of Troup,
Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Messrs. Thrash of Coffee and Tucker of BerrienHouse Bill No. 16. A bill to amend the Constitution
relative to the time of the meeting of the General Assembly.
By Messrs. Battle of Muscogee and Still of FultonHouse Bill No. 36. A bill to amend the Code relative
to exemption of wages from garnishment.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of RichmondHo.Jse Bill No. 39. A bill to amend an Act extending
term of office of secretary of Board of Education of Richmond County.
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By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 40. A bill to authorize Board of Education of Richmond County to issue bonds.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 41. A bill to amend an Act regulating public instruction in Richmond County.
By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 59. A bill to limit costs in garnishment cases pending in justice courts.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 75. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to permit Stephens County to issue bonds for hospital purposes.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 85. A bill to abolish Justice Courts of Bibb County.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 86. A bill to amend the Act creating Municipal Court of City of Macon.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 96. A bill to amend an Act reducing representation on Board of Education of Richmond County.
By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 104. A bill to regulate fishing m certain counties.
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By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 106. A bill to empower Commissioners of Emanuel County to hire special officers to enforce game and fish laws.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 191. A bill to increase the salary of the State Veterinarian.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens and others-
House Bill No. 226. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to employment of county agricultural workers.
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 280. A bill to amend an Act providing a system of public schools for City of Elberton.
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 281. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Elberton.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill ~o. 285. A bill to amend an Act creatmg Board of Pharmacy and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 324. A bill to abolish Board of Commons of City of Columbus.
By Messrs. C"rawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 317. A bill to amend the Code relative to poisoning waters of this State.
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By Messrs. Chalker of Pulaski and Wilson of Wilcox-
House Resolution No. 25-226d. A resolution for the relief of C. T. Burrows as surety on a bond.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Resolution No. 31-270c. A resolution to correct the spelling of Jekyll Island.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 49. A bill to amend the Act creating office of Commissioners of Road and Revenues for Upson County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On. the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 78. A bill to provide for compensation of Jury commissioners in certain counties.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Crowe and Thomason of \'Vorth___!
House Bill 1\o. 112. A bill to protect furbearing ammals and for other purposes.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 193. A bill to improve condition of Fire Department of City of Augusta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 194. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 195. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Civil Service Commission for City of Augusta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 196. A bill to amend the charter of the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davi~-
House Bill No. 207. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hazlehurst.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Greer of Miller-
House Bill No. 233. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Miller County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 234. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Miller County.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 130, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 235. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Miller County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 131, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 240. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colquitt.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to, the passage of the hill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 132, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 241. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colquitt.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 133, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 242. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colquitt.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 134, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 243. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Miller County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 136, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 252. A bill to authorize Commissioners of certain counties to supplement funds from County Board of Education from any other funds in the Treasury.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 137, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Brown and Powell of Emanuel-
Bouse Bill No. 215. A bill to be entitled an Act to incorporate the Town of Oak Park, in Emanuel County, and for other purposes.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 157. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the Town of Ochlocknee, and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 11. A bill to legitimatize Edmund Black, Jr.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Allen of 41st-
Senate Bill No. 13. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Blue Ridge.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Allen of 41st-
Senate Bill No. 14. A bill to incorporate Blue Ridge Public School District.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Allen of 41st-
Senate Bill No. 15. A bill to repeal and Act establishing System of Public Schools in the town of Blue Ridge.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Pitner of 50th-
Senate Bill No. 41. A bill to abolish offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Wilkes County.
Referred to Committee on County an:d County Matters.
By Mr. Williams of 27th-
Senate Bill No. 63. A bill to amend an Act creating a board of Commissioners for Walton County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Goode of 31st-
Senate Bill No. 72. A bill to amend the Code relative to compensation of officers waiting upon Grand Jury.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Tyson of Second-
Senate Resolution No. 13. A resolution memorializing Congress to create a Waterways and Flood Commission.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.
By Mr. Wrigh"t of 42nd-
Senate Resolution No. 14. A resolution creating a commission for the study of Georgia's Educational System.
Referred to Committee on Education.
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By Mr. Myrick of the First-
. Senate Resolution No. 19. A resolution for the erection of a suitable memorial to Georgia soldiers on battlefield of Gettysburg.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
The following resolution of the House was read the first time and ordered to lie on the table one day:
By Messrs. Mills of Chatham and Walker of Ben Hill-
House Resolution No. 48. A resolution requesting Hon. Sam J. Slate, State Auditor, to furnish certain information relative to allocation of poll tax funds, and for other purposes.
Mr. Stewart of Atkinson arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Honorable W. R. Jones of Meriwether County, Honorable J. C. Mitchell, Solicitor-General of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, and Honorable Baxter Jones of Bibb County.
Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Walker of Pierce and Mr. Thrash of Coffee.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10:00 o'clock. A. M.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
FRIDAY, JuLY 12, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following resolution of the House was read the second time and recommitted:
By Messrs. Henderson and Boykin of CarrollHouse Resolution No. 39. A resolution that the State
Librarian furnish certain law books to the county of Carroll, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent House Resolution No. 24 was withdrawn from the committee on Appropriations and recommitted to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 363 was withdrawn from the Committee on Public Highways and recommitted to the Committee on Railroads.
The following resolution of the House was read:
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By Mr. Bostwick of Morgan-
House Resolution No. 49. A resolution inviting Hon. Sam Tate to address a Joint Session of the House and Senate, and for other purposes.
The resolution was lost.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House .and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Grayson of Chatham and others-
House Bill No. 415. A bill to amend the Code so that beneficiaries who receive as much as $200,000.00 shall not be included under section 3,851.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 416. A bill to amend the Code relative to Special Criminal Bailiffs in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 417. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of birds, fish and game and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Hutcheson and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 418. A bill to prescribe season for hunting doves.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 419. A bill to abolish City Court of Summerville.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 420. A bill to provide for holding three terms in each year of Superior Court of Chattooga County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 421. A bill to prohibit moving of boats without consent of owner.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 422. A bill to amend an Act abolishing office of Tax and Tax Collector of Elbert County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
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By Mr. Mallard of Charlton and others-
House Bill No. 423. A bill to provide for expenses of members of State Canal and Waterways Commission.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth and others-
House Bill No. 424. A bill to amend the Code relative to place of sale of property by administrators.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
By Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee and others-
House Bill No. 425. A bill to prohibit county assessments for construction of state aid roads.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matter.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 426. A bill to amend an Act establishing City Court of Cairo.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 427. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Whigham.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 428. A bill to provide for removal of disabilities of non-age of minors.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Messrs. Dubose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 429. A bill to appropriate funds for the construction of a dormitory at Georgia State Teachers College.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Dubose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 430. A bill to appropriate funds for construction of a gymnasium at Georgia State Teachers College.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 431. A bill to provide for transfer of inmates from one State institution to another.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 432. A bill providing for payment of county treasurer in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 433. A bill to require purchasers of cattle to take a receipt from seller and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
H. B. No. 434. A bill to repeal an Act abolishing fee system in Superior Courts of Cherokee Judicial Circuit.
Referred to Committee on General J ~diciary No. 2.
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By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 435. A bill to abolish fee system m Superior Courts of Cherokee Judicial Circuit.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Stokes of Twiggs and others-
House Bill No. 436. A bill to create Board of Regents for University of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Messrs. Pilcher of Richmond and Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 437. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act by making maximum compensation eighteen dollars instead of fifteen dollars.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 438. A bill to make appropnatwns to Training School for Boys to repair old buildings.
. Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Ellard of Habersham-
House Bill No. 439. A bill to create a Junior College at Clarkesville.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 440. A bill to amend the Penal Code by defining emigrant.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 441. A bill to provide for creation of Department of Insurance.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.
By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 442. A bill to provide a refund under certain conditions of certain motor fuel taxes.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 2
By Mr. Logan of Banks-
House Bill No. 443. A bill to amend the Prohibition law providing for disposition of funds arising from sale of vehicles.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.
By Messrs. Brannen and Cone of Bulloch-
Hause Bill No. 444. A bill to amend the Code relative to Tax Collectors in certain counties being ex-officio sheriffs.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Mattersi
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 445. A bill to amend the charter of the city of Sandersville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 446. A bill to establish City Court of Woodbine.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By Mr. Stone of Union and others-
House Bill No, 447. A bill to create a State Conservation Commission.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.
By Mr. Maynard of Sumter-
House Bill No. 448. A bill to amend the Code regulating bail in trover actions.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 449. A bill to amend an Act authorizing juvenile courts in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Howard of Long-
House Bill No. 450. A bill to amend an Act providing for an occupation tax on distributors of motor fuels.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional
majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Rawls of the 8thSenate Resolution No. 12. A resolution empowering
the State librarian to furnish certain volumes to the Albany Judicial Circuit.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 24. A bill to amend an Act requmng all monies collected to be deposited into the State Treasury.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 104. A bill to abolish the office of tax collector of Cherokee County.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 106. A bill to amend the Act fixing the salary of the commissioners of Cherokee County.
By Mr. Redwine of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 95. A bill to provide for the selection of the official organ in certain counties.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 5. A bill to provide that proof of injury shall be prima facie evidence of negligence in actions against railroad companies.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 103. A bill to amend the act abolishing the County Treasurer of Cherokee County.
By Mr. Hyman of the 20th-
Senate Bill No. 97. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to authorize Washington County to make loans.
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By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 102. A bill to authori?e Cherokee County to lease certain lands.
Mr. Stone of Union County, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Conservation has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
By Mr. McClain of Pickens and others-
House Resolution No. 40-358b. A resolution to change the name of "Grassy Mountain" to "Mount Oglethorpe", and for other purposes do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
STONE of Union,
Chairman,
Mr. Walker of Ben Hill County, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 45 do pass.
House Bill No. 46 do pass.
House Bill No. 47 do pass.
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House Bill No. 48 do pass. House Bill No. 76 do pass. House Bill No. 151 do pass. House Bill No. 163 do pass. House Bill No. 177 do pass. House Bill No. 178 do pass. House Bill No. 181 do pass. House Bill No. 189 do pass. House Bill No. 202 do pass. House Bill No. 345 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, WALKER of Ben Hill, Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on County and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 139 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrews of Crawford,
Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 149 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
J. 0. Colson of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. Mansell of Milton County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your committee on General Agriculture No. 2 has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
By Messrs. Parker and Moore of-Colquitt and others-
House Bill No. 186. A bill to regulate the sale of Oleomargarine and all imitation butters and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
Mansell and Milton,
Chairman.
Mr. Parker of Richmond County, Chairman of the Committee on Manufactures, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Manufactures has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
House Bill No. 311 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Parker of Richmond,
Chairman.
Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether County, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges and Elections submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Privileges and Elections has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
House Bill No. 165 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Huddleston of Meriwether,
Chairman.
Mr. Logan of Banks County, Chairman of the Committee on Rail Roads, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rail Roads has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to
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the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
House Bill No. 37 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
J. B. G. Logan of Banks,
Chairman.
Mr. Peterson of Montgomery County, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and MillsHouse Bill No. 15. Respectfully submitted, Peterson of Montgomery, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 15. A bill to declare Armistice day a legal holiday.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 37. A bill to amend the Code relative to organization and capital stock of railroads.
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By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 45. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomaston.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 46. A bill to amend the charter of the village of East Thomaston.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 47. A bill to incorporate the City of Silvertown.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 48. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomaston.
By Mr. Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 139. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Treasurer of Cobb County.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 149. A bill to amend the Act for the protection of game and fish.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 151. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 163. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun.
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By Messrs. Chick and Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 165. A bill to provide for nomination in primary elections of members of General Assembly m certain counties.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 177. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 178. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
By Mr. Hubbard of Wilkinson-
House Bill No. 181. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Toomsboro.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt and others-
House Bill No. 186. A bill to regulate the sale of Oleomargarine.
By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 189. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manassas.
By Mr. Nelson of Macon-
House Bill No. 202. A bill to amend the charter of t~e City of Montezuma.
By Mr. Battle of Schley-
House Bill No. 311. A bill to regulate the ice business in Georgia.
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By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 345. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun.
By Mr. McClain of Pickens and others-
House Resolution No. 40-358b. A resolution to change the name of Grassy Mountain to Mount Oglethorpe.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 39. A bill to amend an Act extending term of office of Secretary of Board of Education of Richmond County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 104, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 40. A bill to authorize Board of Education of Richmond County to issue bonds.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 105, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 41. A bill to amend an Act regulating public instruction in Richmond County.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Awtrey and Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 76. A bill to authorize Mayor and Council of Marietta to issue bonds.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 85. A bill to abolish Justice Courts of Bibb County and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 86. A bill to amend an Act creating Municipal Court of City of Macon.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite Constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 96. A bill to amend an Act reducing representation on Board of Education of Richmond County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 104. A bill to regulate fishing in certain counties.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 106. A bill to empower Board of Commissioners of County of Emanuel to employ special officers to enforce game and fish laws.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 280. A bill to amend an Act providing a system of public schools for City of Elberton.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 281. A bill to amend the charter for the City of Elberton.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 324. A bill to abolish Board of Common,s of the City of Columbus.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent, the following bills and resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Myrick of 1st-
Senate Bill No. 5. A bill to provide that tnjury done to persons by railroads shall be prima facie evidence of negligence.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Mr. Neill of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 24. A bill to amend an Act reqmrmg all revenue to be paid into the State Treasury.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Redwine of 26th-
Senate Bill No. 95. A bill to provide method for select ing official organ for county matters in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Hyman of 20th-
Senate Bill No. 97. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to authorize \\'ashington County to make loans.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
By Mr. Vandiviere of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 102. A bill to authorize Commissioner of Cherokee County to lease certain lands to Town of Canton.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Vandiviere of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 103. A bill to amend an Act abolishing office of Treasurer of Cherokee County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Vandiviere of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 104. A bill to abolish office of taxreceiver and tax-commissioner of Cherokee County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By Mr. Vandiviere of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 106. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Clerk of Commissioners of Cherokee County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Rawls of 8th-
Senate Resolution No. 12. A resolution authorizing Librarian to furnish Judge of Albany Judicial Circuit certain volumes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
Mr. Henderson of Carroll moved that when the House adjourn today, it stand adjourned until Monday morning at 11 :00 o'clock, and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Martin of Troup arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Miss Kempton of Fulton moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
The following resolution of the House was taken from the table and again read:
By Messrs. Mills of Chatham, Walker of Ben Hill and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Re~olution No. 48. A resolution requesting certain information to be furnished the House of Representatives by the State Auditor, Hon. Sam J. Slate, relative to all location and payment of poll tax funds to the common Schools of the State, and for other purposes.
Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty moved the previous question, the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
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By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
Amend House Resolution No. 48. By adding the words "the Governor, the Comptroller-General and the State Treasurer are also requested to furnish this information."
The resolution was adopted, as amended.
The following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Thrash of Coffee and Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 16. A bill to amend the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for annual sessions of the General Assembly, and for other purposes.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed until next Wednesday morning, and the motion prevailed.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. P. N. Bivins and Hon. Robert Harper of Baldwin County.
Mr. Mills of Chatham moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Lanham of Floyd and Mr. King of Newton.
The Speaker anounced the House adjourned until Monday morning at 11:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
MoNDAY, JuLY 15, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 11 :00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:
Adams of Elbert
Brown of Emanuel
Adams of Wilkes
Brown of Fulton
Adkins
Brown of Greene
Alexander of Chatham Burch
Alexander of DeKalb Burgin
Alford
Byars
Allen
Cail
Andrews
Cannon
Arnold
Chalker
Ashley
Chick
Atwood
Cochran
Awtrey
Coleman
Bandy
Collier
Bnker
Colson
Barrett
Cone
Battle of Muscogee Cooper
Battle of Schley
Courson
Bearden
Cozart
Beasley
Crawford
Beaton
Cromartie
Bedingfield
Crowe
Bell
Culpepper of Echols
Bennett
Culpepper of Fayette
Bentley
Davis of Floyd
Blalock
Davis of Mitchell
Bland
Dickey
Bostwick
Dominick
Boykin of Carroll
Dubose
Boykin of Lincoln Duncan
Brannen
Dykes
Brock
Edmondson
Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Hubbard
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Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key
Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith
Mills Montgomery Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy
Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair PhiJlips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Ramspeck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough
Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn Mr. Speaker
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
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The Journal was confirmed.
Mr. New of Laurens gave notice that under the provisions of Rule No. 199 he would move that the House instruct the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution to report House Bill No. 5 back to the House.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Game and Fish, read the second time, and recommitted to the Committee on Counties and County Matters:
By Mr. Rabun of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 33. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to prohibit fishing in certain counties, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was read the second time and recommitted:
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 386. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta, and for other purposes.
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By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House, were introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committees:
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 451. A bill to gtve gas compames the right of eminent domain.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 452. A bill to amend an Act creating Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Stephens County.
Referred to Committee on County and County Matters.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 453. A bill to require that seats be provided for elevator operators and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 454. A bill to repeal an Act imposing a tax on inherited property in this State belonging to nonresident decedents.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin and others-
House Bill No. 455. A bill to appropriate funds to the Prison Commission for tuberculosis prisoners.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 456. A bill to appropriate funds to L. M. Jones Hospital at State Sanitarium.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 457. A bill to amend the Code relative to the General Execution Docket.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Slater of BryanHouse Bill ~o. 458. A bill to repeal an Act relative to
use of nets in fishing.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan and others-
House Bill No. 459. A bill to repeal Section 23 of an Act for the protection of birds, game and fish.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan and others-
House Bill No. 460. A bill to prescribe for a license for non-residents fishing in fresh waters in this State.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 461. A bill to create Board of Water Commissioners of City of Tennille.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington and Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 462. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to limit of five mills taxes on property in this State.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
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By Mr. Goolsby of Monroe-
House Bill No. 463. A bill to appropriate funds to negro A. & M. School at Forsyth.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Franklin of ButtsHouse Bill ~o. 464. A bill to appropriate funds to
A. & M. School at Barnesville.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 465. A bill to require defunct banks to liquidate through Superior Courts.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 466. A bill to permit attorneys in a criminal proceeding to read the Code or decisions within the hearing of the Jury.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of ware-
House Bill No. 467. A bill to amend an Act creating Commissioner of Roads Revenues of Ware County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 468. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 469. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 470. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardne of Thomas and others-
House Bill No. 471. A bill to create the State Highway Fund to be used in building roads in this State.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Phillips of Telfair-
Hause Bill No. 472. A bill to vest in Tax Collectors of certain counties the powers of Sheriffs relative to levy of tax fi. fas.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 473. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Director of Bureau of Markets.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 474. A bill to amend an Act regulating warehousemen in this State.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Mr. Brown of Greene-
House Bill No. 475. A bill to provide that road machinery of cities and counties shall be exempt for license tax.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
By Mr. Dominick of Pike-
House Bill No. 476. A bill to create a Board of Public Welfare.
Referred to Committee on State of the Republic.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 477. A bill to create a new Board of Trustees of State Woman's College at Valdosta.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 478. A bill to appropriate money to Public School fund to supply a deficit for years of 1928 and 1929.
Referred to Commit.tee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 479. A bill to authorize Board of Public Education for Savannah and Chatham County to administer all funds, for teachers' retirement allowances.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 480. A bill to provide that age limitation of use of public educational funds shall be removed for City of Savannah when the State makes the change.
Referred to Committee on Education.
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339
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 481. A bill to repeal Act creating Board of Commissioners for Atkinson County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 482. A bill to create Board of Commissioners for County of Atkinson.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 50-480a. A resolution to investigate charges brought against Printing Department of inefficiency.
Referred to Committee on Public Printing.
By Mr. Brown of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 51-480b. A resolution for relief of Fidelity and Casualty Company as surety on bolJ.d.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Awtrey of Cobb-
House Resolution No. 52-480c. A resolution to provide for care of Confederate Cemetery at Marietta.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Resolution No. 53-480d. A resolution to pay funeral expenses of S. S. Hall, Confederate veteran.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Resolution No. 54-480e. A resolution to pay pension to Mrs. Serene Queen.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 55-480f. A resolution providing for Teachers' Day.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmsrte constitutional
majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1stSenate Bill No. 6. A bill to amend the Code relative
to the power of Street Railway Companies to lease certain property.
By Mr. Neill of the 24thSenate Bill No. 27. A bill to carry into effect within
Muscogee County the provisions of the Constitution relative to the abolition of Justice Courts.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35thSenate Bill No. 38. A bill to require automobile own-
ers to file certain information with the Secretary of State. Mr. Dykes of Dooly arose to a question of personal
privilege and addressed the House.
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341
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Mr. Rosser of V\ralker arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Mr. Byars of Spalding arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Mr. Sloan of Hall arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
The following resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read:
By Mr. Rosser of WalkerHouse Resolution No. 56.
A RESOLUTION.
Whereas, from certain recent newspaper publications the inference has been sought to be made that the Honorable Hamilton McWhorter of Oglethorpe and the Honorable E. B. Dykes of Dooly were guilty of improper conduct in connection with a proposed Road Bond Issue,
Therefore be it Resolved by the House of Representatives
that we express our absolute confidence in said named gentlemen and our unwillingness to believe them guilty of any such conduct charged.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved the previous question on
the resolution.
Mr. Slater of Bryan moved that further consideration of the resolution be postponed until tomorrow morning.
Mr. McGehee of Talbot moved to indefinitely postpone further consideration of the resolution.
Mr. New of Laurens moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
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The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
Mr. Grayson of Chatham called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs:
Adams of Wilkes
Coleman
Adkins
Collier
Alexander of Chatham Colson
Alford
Cone
Allen
Cozart
Andrews
Crawford
Arnold
Cromartie
Ashley
Crowe
Atwood
Culpepper of Fayette
Awtrey
Davis of Floyd
Bandy
Davis of Mitchell
Barker
Dickey
Barrett
Dominick
Battle of Muscogee Dubose
Bearden
Duncan
Beaton
Edwards of Gilmer
Bedingfield
Edwards of Lowndes
Bell
Ellard
Bennett
Ellis
Bentley
Fagan
Blalock
Felker
Bland
Franklin
Bostwick
Geer
Boykin of Carroll
Gillen
Boykin of Lincoln Goolsby
Brannen
Grayson
Brock
Gullatt
Brown of Fulton
Hallie
Brown of Greene
Hardin
Burch
Harris of Crisp
Burgin
Harris of Terrell
Byars
Harrison
Cannon
Hatcher
Chalker
Hightower
Chick
Hodges
Cochran
Holt
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough Kirby Lance Lochliear Logan McClain McElreath McGehee McKo'y Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills Montgomery Moore
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Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven
Purvis Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Strickland Swain
Swint Taylor Thomason Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Wal-ker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting in the negative were Messrs:
Mooty
Those not voting were Messrs:
Adams of Elbert Alexander of DeKalb Battle of Schley Beasley Brown of Emanuel Cail Cooper Courson CulPepper of Echols Dykes Edmondson Fowler Freeman
Griffin Hancock Henderson Hewell Hubbard Kinnard King Lanham
Lee
Lewis Lord McKelvey
McWhorter Mullins Parker of Colquitt Phillips of Tift Rabun Stokes Stone Thrash Tippins Wall Wil,kes Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On adoption of the resolution the ayes were 169, nays 1.
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The resolution was adopted.
Miss Kempton of Fulton arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. R. E. Davis and the 4-H Club of Walker County, Hon. Jeff W. Warren,
Hon. C. E. Mayo and Hon. J. Frank Jackson of Washing-
ton County, Hon. \\'esley Shropshire of Summerville, Hon. T. J. Hulme of Elbert County, Judge T. N. Holcombe and Judge W. A. 1\lay of Lowndes and Brooks Counties, respectively, and Hon. Lee B. Wyatt of Troup County.
Mr. Pope of Toombs moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Stokes of Twiggs.
Under the provisions of House Resolution No. 48, the following communications were received by the House, and read:
THI~ HousE oF REPRESENTA'TIVES,
HoN. RICHARD B. RussELL, ]R., Speaker.
Pursuant to House Resolution No. 48 requesting information as to disposition of poll tax collected in 1928, the State Treasurer and the State Auditor submit the following statement:
1-Poll Tax receipts, amounting to $325,521.93 in 1928 were paid into the General Fund of the Treasury, as has been done for many years.
2-The General Fund is used for paying the appropriations of the Legislature, as distinguished from Special Funds which are segregated for paying allocations made by statutes.
3-Poll Tax revenue is thus not segregated nor earmarked in any way, except that since January 1, 1929 all general, professional and poll taxes of 1928 levy have been set aside for application to payment of 1928 Common School loans and have been so applied.
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4--The State Department of Education has made no formal demand or requisition at any time for warrant on the Treasury on the Poll Tax fund.
5-The question, therefore, has not arisen as to whether or not the General Assembly in the passage of the Appropriation Acts of 1927 intended that the amount appropriated for Common Schools should be exclusive of revenues allocated to Common Schools under the Constitution of 1877.
6-This question now having been raised by House Resolution No. 48, the State Treasurer and the State Auditor suggest that the General Assembly declare by resolution its will in the matter, covering revenues allocated to Common Schools. If the General Assembly decides that these Poll Taxes amounting to $325,521.93 are due the Common Schools, in addition to the Regular Appropriation, the deficit in the State Treasury is automatically increased
$325,521.93.
W. J. SPEER, State Treasurer,
The above statement is hereby certified to before me July 15, 1929.
S. J. SLATE, State Auditor,
J. R. LowE, N. P. State at Large.
COMPTROLLER-GENERAL'S OFFICE STATE OF GEORGIA
Atlanta, July 15th, 1929.
To THE GENERAL AssEMBLY oF GEORGIA, HaN. RICHARD B. RusSELL, JR., Speaker.
As directed by Resolution No. 48 adopted July 12th, I take pleasure in submitting the following information:
The Legislature which convened in 1927 appropriated to the Common Schools of Georgia
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for the year 1928 ............ $5,003,200.00 for the year 1929. . . . . . . . . . . . 5,003,200.00
to be paid from the collections made from
Poll tax,
Show tax,
One-half of rentals from Hotel Patton, Chattanooga, Tenn.,
Dividends from stock owned by the State of Georgia,
General tax.
The Constitution provides that these appropriations be paid out of the revenue collected from the above sources for the year for which the' appropriations are made. That is, the appropriation made for the year 1928 must be paid from the revenue due for the year 1928, and the appropriation made for the year 1929 must be paid from the revenue due for the year 1929.
As none of the revenue from poll and general tax due for the year 1928 was paid until October 1928, the Governor borrowed $3,500,000.00 the first of the year 1928 and advanced the money to the common schools on this appropriation for the year 1928, pledging the poll tax and other taxes allocated to the common schools for the payment of this loan.
So far we have collected $288,000.00 during the years 1928 and 1929 of poll tax on the 1928 digest. These poll taxes for the year 1928 are still being collected and are being paid to the banks to apply on the loan advanced to the schools.
WM. A. WRIGHT, Comptroller-General.
S. J. SLATE,
State-Auditor.
L. G. HARDMAN, Governor.
Given under my hand and seal this the 15th day of July 1929.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 10:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
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The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
The following resolution of the House was read:
By Mr. :1'\ew of LaurensHouse Resolution No. 57. A resolution instructing the
Committee on Amendments to the Constitution to report House Bill No. 5 back to the House within twenty-four hours, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent further consideration of the resolution was postponed until Thursday morning immediately after confirmation of the Journal.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Messrs. Russell of Barrow and West of RandolphHouse Resolution No. 58. A resolution that commenc-
ing Wednesday, July 17th, 1929, the House convene at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., until otherwise ordered by the House.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Messrs. Redwine of the 26th; Fletcher of the 22nd and Smith of the 25th-
Senate Bill No. 44. A bill to change the time of holding the terms of the Griffin Judicial Circuit.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 21. A bill to authorize the City of Darien to pave certain streets.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 108. A bill to amend the Act creating the City Court of Dublin.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 98. A bill to provide for holding three terms of the Fannin County Superior Court.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 121. A bill to amend the Act creating the City Court of Swainsboro.
By Mr. Vaughn of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 47. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act relative to compensation insurance rates.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqm,tte constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Resolution No. 20. A resolution to refund certain money to J. K. Bell of Fannin County, and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Gillen, Cooper and Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 84. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Macon.
By Mr. Bentley of MurrayHouse Bill No. 228. A bill to repeal an Act creating a
Board of Commissioners of Murray County.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 229. A bill to create the office of Com-
missioner of Roads and Revenues of Murray County.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
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3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Messrs. Cail and Powell of ScrevenHouse Bill No. 483. A bill to amend an Act creating
City Court of Sylvania. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Cail and Powell of ScrevenHouse Bill No. 484. A bill to amend an Act creating
office of Commissioner of Screven County. Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 485. A bill to consolidate the govern-
ments of Bi_bb County and City of Macon. Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 486. A bill to make invalid sale of prison
made goods in intrastate commerce. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House bill No. 487. A bill providing that certain counties may grant pensions to employees.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 488. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 489. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 490. A bill to authorize ordinaries of certain counties to name county depositories.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 491. A bill to amend the probation laws of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 492. A bill to fix levy of ad valorem taxes on different classes of property.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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By Mr Alexander of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 493. A bill to amend an Act creating Municipal Court of Atlanta.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 494. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act relative to Attorney's fees.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 495. A bill to repeal an Act incorporating Menlo School District in Chattooga County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Hutcheson of Walker-
House Bill No. 496. A bill to amend the Code relative to segregation of races in railroad cars.
Referred to Committee on Genera' Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 497. A bill to amend the Code relative to unpaid county warrants bearing interest.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Roberts of Muscogee and Brown of Greene-
House Bill No. 498. A bill to amend an Act authorizing State Veterinarian to inspect creameries and dairies.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 2.
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By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 499. A bill to provide for examination of accountants.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Bostwick of Morgan-
House Resolution No. 59-499a. A resolution gtvmg Speaker discretion of having copies of bills printed for members of House.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
The fallowing resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Messrs. New and Coleman of Laurens-
House Resolution No. 60. A resolution that the thanks and commendation of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia are hereby extended to Honorable William W. Brewton, whose literary work is commended to the serious consideration of the people of the entire South; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 4 was withdrawn from further consideration of the House.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 269 was withdrawn from further consideration of the House.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the second time and recommitted:
By Mr. Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 479. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize the Board of Education for Savannah and Chatham County to administer all funds for teacher's retirement allowances, and for other purposes.
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By Mr. Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 480. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide that age limitation for use of public educational funds shall be removed from the City of Savannah when the State makes the change, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 481. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Atkinson County, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 482. A bill to be entitled an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Atkinson, and for other purposes.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 90 do pass. Minority report.
House Bill No. 115 do pass.
House Bill No. 275 do pass.
House Bill No. 277 do pass.
House Bill No. 310 do pass.
House Bill No. 374 do pass.
House Bill No. 394 do pass.
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House Resolution No. 47-411 do pass. Senate Bill No. 97 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, McWHORTER of Oglethorpe,
Chairman.
Mr. Hightower of Upson County, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 32 do not pass.
House Bill No. 140 do pass.
House Bill No. 224 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
R. E. HIGHTOWER of Upson.
Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 10 by Mr. Adkins of Calhoun County, do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. Walker of Ben Hill County, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 266 do pass.
House Bill No. 279 do pass.
Respectfully su?mitted,
WALKER of Ben Hill,
Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 110 to be entitled an Act to create a special Text Book Commission for the State of Georgia, to define their duties and to provide how certain books used in the common and high schools of the State shall be prepared. Do pass.
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House Bill No. 27. An Act to provide a course of instruction in the public schools of this State to encourage and promote the protection and conservation of birds, animals, fishes and forests. Do pass by committee substitute.
House Bill No. 208. An Act to legalize the assessment and collection by trustees of the common and high schools of the State of Georgia an incidental fee not to exceed $4.00 per school term. Do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAvis of Floyd,
Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 460 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 459 do pass as amended. House Bill No. 232 do pass as amended. House Bill No. 142 do not pass. House Bill No. 182 do not pass. House Bill No. 322 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, CoLsoN of Glynn, Chairman.
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By Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the followIng report: Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 138 do not pass. House Bill No. 8 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 221 do pass as amended. House Bill No. 87 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 158 do not pass. House Bill No. 183 do pass. House Bill No. 108 do not pass. House Bill No. 135 do not pass. House Bill No. 134 do not pass. House Bill No. 268 do pass. House Bill No. 121 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, NEW of Laurens, Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bill of the House and
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has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 327 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted, NEw of Laurens, Chairman.
By Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following House bills and resolution of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations, to-wit:
House Bill No. 23 by Mr. Weekes and Mr. Ramspeck of DeKalb do pass.
House Bill No. 44 by Mr. Mooty of Troup do pass.
House Bill No. 24 by Mr. Weekes of DeKalb do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 34 by Mr. Kennedy of Lamar do pass.
House Bill No. 68 by Messrs. Wind of Grady, Barrett of Stephens and Davis of Mitchell do pass.
House Bill No. 159 by Mr. Brown of Greene do pass.
House Resolution No. 39 by Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 354 by Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe do pass.
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House Bill No. 356 by Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe do pass.
House Bill No. 434 by Mr. Bentley of Murray do pass. House Bill No. 435 by Mr. Bentley of Murray do pass.
Respectfully submitted, DAvis of Mitchell, Chairman.
Mr. Still of Fulton County, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 131 do pass. House Bill No. 147 do pass. House Bill No. 184 do pass. House Bill No. 203 do not pass. House Bill No. 306 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, STILL of Fulton, Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and
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House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 102 do pass. House Bill No. 407 do pass. House Bill No. 179 do pass. House Bill No. 367 do pass. House Bill No. 378 do pass. House Bill No. 391 do pass. House Bill No. 399 do pass. House Bill No. 154 do pass. House Bill No. 332 do pass. House Bill No. 346 do pass. House Bill No. 351 do pass. House Bill No. 405 do pass. House Bill No. 412 do pass. House Bill No. 414 do pass. House Bill No. 427 do pass. House Bill No. 386 do pass. House Bill No. 445 do pass. House Bill No. 410 do pass. Senate Bill No. 13 do pass. Senate Bill No. 14 do pass. Senate Bill No. 15 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, SLoAN of Hall, Chairman.
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Mr. Howell of Irwin County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Library, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Library has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 65 do pass.
House Resolution No. 8-12a do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
HowELL of Irwin,
Chairman.
Mr. Trotter of Taliaferro County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Printing, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Printing has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 50 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
TROTTER of Taliaferro,
Chairman.
Mr. Martin of Troup County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following resolutions and bills of the
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House of Representatives and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the Hduse with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 103 do pass. House Bill No. 58 do pass. Senate Bill No. 95 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 251 do pass. House Bill No. 51 do pass. House Bill No. 93 do pass. House Bill No. 237 do pass. House Bill No. 236 do pass. House Bill No. 238 do pass. House Resolution No. 10-35a do pass. House Resolution No. 22-226a do pass. House Resolution No. 17-135a do pass. House Resolution No. 9-31a do pass.
Respectfully submitted, MARTIN of Troup, Chairman,
By Lee Parr, Secretary.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb. House Bill No. 8. A bill to regulate the practice of law.
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By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 10. A bill to remove county site of Calhoun County to Morgan.
By Messrs. Weekes and Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 23. A bill to provide the form and manner of recording legal instruments.
By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 24. A bill to make it unlawful to conduct a business under a fictitious name without filing same in Superior Court.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 27. A bill to provide a course of instruction in public schools for protection of birds, animals and fish.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 34. A bill to amend an Act relative to ordinaries of State to appoint guardians for insane persons.
By Mr. Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 44. A bill to amend the Code relative to licensing of insurance companies in this State.
By Mr. Bennett of Wayne-
House Bill No. 51. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Jesup.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding and others-
House Bill No. 58. A bill to fix the times for holding superior court in Griffin Judicial Circuit.
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By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 65. A bill to provide for creation of public libraries.
By Messrs. Wind of Grady, Barrett of Stephens and Davis of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 68. A bill to amend the Code relating to recovery for homicide.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 87. A bill to amend the Code relative to counties levying a road maintenance tax in lieu of a commutation tax.
By Messrs. Burgin of Marion and Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 90. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to passage of local bills by the General Assembly.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 93. A bill to establish City Court of Monroe.
By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 103. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Swainsboro.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware and others-
House Bill No. 110. A bill to create a special Text Book Commission.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 115. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to salary of Judge of Superior Court circuit tn Richmond County.
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By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 131. A bill to amend the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 140. A bill to amend the Code relative to sale of stock of any bank or corporation.
By Messrs. Lewis of Hancock and Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 147. A bill to amend the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 154. A bill to amend the Act creating the City Court of Macon.
By Mr. Brown of Greene-
House Bill No. 159. A bill to punish landlord and tenant for breach of written farm-labor contract.
By Mr. Cozart of Wilkes-
House Bill No. 179. A bill to provide for a new charter for City of Washington.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 183. A bill to fix charges of handling leaf tobacco on floor of Tobacco vVarehouses.
By Messrs. Edwards of Lowndes and Stone of Union-
House Bill No. 184. A bill to amend the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act.
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By Mr. Jones of McDuffie and others-
House Bill No. 221. A bill to prohibit use of steel traps in catching game in this State.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 236. A bill to amend the Act creating the City Court of Miller County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 237. A bill to amend the Act creating City Court of Miller County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 238. A bill to amend the Act creating City Court of Miller County.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 251. A bill to amend the Code relative to National Memorial Day.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 266. A bill to authorize tax receivers to receive separate returns for poll tax from that of the general tax.
By Mr. Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 268. A bill to construe and classify certain misdemeanor sentences.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 275. A bill to amend the Constitution to authorize special districts in Glynn County for sanitation, fire prevention and other purposes.
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By Mr. Colson of Glynn and Mr. Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 277. A bill to amend the Constitution to authorize zoning of Glynn County.
By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 279. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Albany.
By Mr. Ellard of Habersham-
House Bill No. 310. A bill to amend the Constitution to allow City of Cornelia to increase bonded indebtedness.
By Messrs. Harden .of Whitfield and Brock of Dade-
House Bill No. 327. A bill to provide additional compensation for official reporters of Superior Courts.
By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 332. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Luthersville.
By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 346. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Waco.
By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 351. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Tallapoosa.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 354. A bill to amend the Code relative to grounds for foreclosing mortgages.
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Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe--
House Bill No. 356. A bill to amend the Code relative to the Justices of the Peace giving "notice of foreclosure on mortgage on personalty.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 367. A bill to reduce representation m City Council of Augusta.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill and others-
House Bill No. 374. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to payment of poll taxes before allowed to vote.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 378. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 391. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 394. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to provide for seven Justices on Supreme Court.
By Mr. Kimbrough of Harris-
House Bill No. 399. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Chipley.
By Mr. Watson of Paulding-
House Bill No. 405. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Dallas.
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By Messrs. Holt an.d McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 407. A bill to repeal the charter of the Town of Dacula.
By Mr. Burch of Dodge-
House Bill No. 410. A bill to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools for City of Eastman.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 412. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lakeland.
By Mr. Peterson of Montgomery-
House Bill No. 414. A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Tarrytown.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 427. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Whigham.
By Messrs. Bentley of Murray and Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 434. A bill to repeal an act abolishing fee system in Cherokee Judicial Circuit.
By Messrs Bentley of Murray and Hardin of Whitfield.-
House Bill No. 435. A bill to abolish fee system in Cherokee Judicial Circuit.
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 445. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Sandersville.
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By Mr. Slater of Bryan and others-
House Bill No. 459. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of game in this State.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan and others-
House Bill No. 460. A bill prescribing for a license for non-residents fishing in this State.
By Messrs. Henderson and Boykin of Carroll-
House Resolution No. 8-12a. A resolution to furnish certain books to County of Carroll.
By Mr. Kimbrough of HarrisHouse Resolution No. 9-31a. A resolution to reimburse
J. H. Carpenter for bail.
By Messrs. Davis and Wilkes of Mitchell-
House Resolution No. 10-35a. A resolution authorizing certain books be sent to Superior courts of Albany Circuit.
By Mr. Beasley of TattnallHouse Resolution No. 17-135a. A resolution for relief
of M. J. Wright, surety on bond.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Resolution No. 22-226a. A resolution for relief on bond of A. B. Bilbo.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Resolution No. 47-411b. A resolution to amend the Constitution to authorize certain cities to increase debt.
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By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 50-480a. A resolution for Investigation of printing for House.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 13. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Blue Ridge.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 14. A bill to incorporate the Blue Ridge School District.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 15. A bill to repeal an Act creating system of public schools in Town of Blue Ridge.
By Mr. Redwine of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 95. A bill to provide method for selecting official organ for sheriff's sales.
By Mr. Hyman of the 20th-
Senate Bill No. 97. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to authorize Washington County to make loans.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 102. A bill to amend the Act creating Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Cherokee County.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 45. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomaston.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 135, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 46. A bill to amend the charter of the Village of East Thomaston.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 134, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 47. A bill to incorporate the City of Silvertown.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 133, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 48. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomaston by extending the Corporate limits thereof.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 132, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 139. A bill to amend an Act fixing the salary of the Treasurer of Cobb County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 131, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 151. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 130, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 163. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
TuESDAY, JuLY 16, 1929.
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By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 177. A bill to provide for the City of Hawkinsville a new form of government to be composed of a mayor and aldermen and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 178. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Hubbard of Wilkinson-
House Bill No. 181. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Toomsboro.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 189. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manassas.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Nelson of Macon-
House Bill No. 202. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Montezuma.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 386. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 345. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
TuESDAY, JuLY 16, 1929.
377
By Messrs. McClain of Pickens, Awtrey and Pace of Cobb and others-
House Resolution No. 40-358b. A resolution to change the name of Grassy Mountain to Mount Oglethorpe.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Resolution No. 31-270c. A resolution to correct the spelling of Jekyll Island.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Resolution No. 39-358a. A resolution directing the State Librarian to furnish copies of Georgia Reports and other law books to certain officers of Carroll County.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
The committee moves to amend by striking the following: "Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Carroll County, Georgia" in the fifth and sixth lines thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the words: "Clerk of the Superior Court of Carroll County, Georgia", so that when amended it shall read as follows: 'Resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia, that the State Librarian be and she is hereby directed to furnish to the Ordinary of Carroll
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County, also the Clerk of the Superior Court of Carroll County, Georgia, each out of the stock now on hand, a complete set of the Reports of the Supreme Court of Georgia, Reports of the Courts of Appeals of the State of Georgia, Codes of Georgia, and all the Acts of the General Assembly up to and including the year 1928."
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 6. A bill to amend the Code relative to the power of Street Railway Companies to lease and sell property.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 21. A bill to authorize City of Darien to close certain parts of streets.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 27. A bill to carry into effect in County of Muscogee the provision of the Constitution relative to the abolition of Justice Courts.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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379
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 38. A bill to require automobile owners to file certain information with Secretary of State.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Redwine of the 26th and others-
Senate Bill No. 44. A bill to fix times for holding Superior Court in Griffin Judicial Circuit.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Vaughn of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 47. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act relative to employers reports to Industrial Commission.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 98. A bill to provide for holding three terms of Fannin County Superior Court.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 108. A bill to amend the Act creating City Court of Dublin.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 121. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Swainsboro.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Allen of the 41stSenate Resolution No. 20. A resolution to refund certain
moneys spent by J. K. Bell in Fannin County.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
The following communication was received from the Superintendent of Banks and read:
DEPARTMENT of BANKING
State of Georgia Atlanta
Hon. R. B. Russell, Jr., Speaker,
July 15, 1929.
House of Representatives,
State Capitol,
Atlanta, Georgia.
Dear Sir:-
As requested in House Resolution No. 44, dated July lOth, 1929, "Requesting State Banking Department to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives, and other purposes", I respectfully submit herewith the statement called for.
Statement enclosed, marked Exhibit "A", shows the banks closed during the years 1927, 28 and 29, the liquidation accomplished and the expenses paid from the dates of closing to July 8,
1929.
The resolution also requests me "to furnish to the House of Representatives, as a part of said statement, an itemized statement showing the amount of fees received by him, if any. and from what source, in addition to his regular salary as fixed by law." I beg to advise that as Superintendent of Banks, I have received no fees or other compensation except the regular salary provided by law, viz., $6,000.00 per annum, nor has any Assistant Superintendent received any fees or other compensation, except the regular salary provided by law.
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381
As Licensing Official under the Small Loan Act, approved August 16, 1920, I have received the fee of $100.00 per annum, or the prorata part thereof, as provided in said Act, which fee is to cover all expenses of the examinations under the administra-
tion of the Small Loan Act. The following is a statement of the fees collected under this Act:
Year
Companies
Amount
1927 1928 1929
32
$2,875.01
49
4,008.36
52
4,816.63
Out of the amounts collected, I have paid the expenses of the examinations and other incidental expenses for these examinations, and for the supervision required under the act.
Respectfully yours, A. B. MoBLEY, Superintendent of Banks.
By unanimous consent 300 copies of the report from the State Banking Department were ordered to be printed.
Under the regular order of business the following bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Grayson, Mills and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 15. A bill to be entitled an Act declaring Armistice Day, November 11th, of each year a Public and Legal Holiday in Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved the previous question, the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 140, nays 3. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By unanimous consent the bill was ordered to be 1mmediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Messrs. Battle of Muscogee and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 36. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Section 5298 of the Code relating to the exemption of wages from the process of garnishment, and for other purposes.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved the previous question.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved to table the bill.
On the motion to table the ayes were 76, nays 65.
The bill was tabled.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 37. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Section 2581 of the Code relating to the organization and capital stock of railroad companies so as to permit such companies to elect a Board of Directors in excess of fifteen, and for other purposes.
Mr. Mc\Vhorter of Oglethorpe asked unanimous consent to table the bill and the request was granted.
The bill was tabled.
By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 59. A bill to be entitled an Act to limit the cost in garnishment cases pending in the Justice Courts of this State to an amount not in excess of twenty per cent. (20%) of the principal amount of the indebtedness involved in the suit or judgment upon which such garnishments are based, and for other purposes.
Mr. Crowe of Worth moved the previous question, the
motion prevailed and the main question was ordered .
REPORT OF A. B. MOBLEY, SUP'T. OF BANKS, STATE OF GEPRGIA, OF BANKS CLOSED DURING THE YEARS 1927, 1928 AND 1929, SHOWING LlQUIDATION ACCOMPLISHED AND EXPENSES PAID FROM DATES OF CLOSING TO JULY 8, 1929.
Date Closed 1927
Jan. 7 13
14 17
28
1927
Name of Bank and Location
Bank of Reidsville___________ Reidsville__________ Ga. Carlton Bank_______________ Carlton ____________ Ga. Bank of Cobbtown__________ Cobbtown _________ Ga. Woolsey Bank_______________Woolsey ___________ Ga. Bank of Roberta ____________Roberta____________ Ga.
Expenses
Gross
Sto: kholders Appraised Assessments
ILiq. Agent's Taxes, Ins. Attorney
All Other
Total
Liquidation Int. Earned
Expenses Accomplished & Collected
Assets
Value
Levied
Audit
Salary
& Int. Paid
Fees
Expenses 1
$101,304~451 I $ 81,163.40 $ 15,000.00 I $ 853.16 1$ 1,940.75 $
982.64 $
336.72 $ 1,296.38 $ 5,409.65 $ 71,329.15 $ 4,411.24
(Assets deliv er~d to Trustees selected by depositors)
28,033.61 69,208.21
14,2 4.85 40,899.24
6,375.00 15,000.00
390.58 465.66
488.40 1,810.00
83.20 385.88
100.00 850.00
322.98 986.41
1,385.16 4,497.95
13,033.61 37,018.88
-------7--8-0-.7--7-
56,428.65
37,898.21
15,000.00
717.25
1,516.57
375.59
1,091.85
1,528.56
5,229.82 31,836.88
591.44
In process of liquidation
Liquidation completed 1927 In process of liquidation In process of liquidation
Feb. 9 11
23 28 Mar. 25
1927 1927
Citizens Bank______________ Wrens______________ Ga.
Bank of LaGrange __________ LaGrange__________ Ga. Banks of County Bank _____ Homer_____________ Ga. Bank of Ringgold ___________ Ringgold___________ Ga. Dooley Savings Bank________ Vienna ____________ Ga.
191,041.45 165,743.82
312,236.54 204 ,'723 0 38
90,275.13
62,881.25
(Reinstated) --------------
43,569.21 ' 18,619.42
25,000.00
758.80
50,000.00
2,960.73
6,790.00
769.68
25,000.00 11,330.00
--------3-8-6-.-2-0-
2,545.76 2,340.76 1,074.46
1,425.00
1,171.48 995.80 165.55
45.65
1,600.00 6,116.60
400.35
1,169.91
1,776.47 4,685.34
439.04
230.88
7,852.51 17,099.23 2,849.08
3,257.64
56,343.07 179,509.26 46,563.73
11,855.56
2,674.96 3,208.78
373.22
818.29
Liquidation completed 1928 In process of liquidation In process of liquidation
In process of liquidation
Mar. 30 1927 Apr. 22
29 May 9 Apr. 20
Jul. 1 1927 Aug. 30 Sep. 13 Nov.ll Jan. 25 1928
Farmers & Merchants Bank_Rebecca____________ Ga.
56,744.79
Warm Springs Bkg. Co.______ Warm Springs______ Ga.
83,651.22
Bank of Ellenton____________ Ellenton___________ Ga.
33,281.68
Seminole Bank______________ Iron City __________ Ga.
43,341.62
Citizens Bank_______________ Cochran ___________ Ga. --------------
Farmers & Merchants Bank_Cleveland__________ Ga. Turin Banking Co. __________ Turin______________ Ga. Farmers & Merchants Bank_Girard_____________ Ga. Commercial Bank___________ Unadilla ___________ Ga. Sparks-Adel Bkg. Co. _______ AdeL _____________ Ga.
94,033.07 96,641.70 179,897.86 64,974.24 162,385.24
; 34,664.52 15,000.00
65,520.71
25,000.00
22,515.51
14,007.00
0 26,944.94
14,700.00
2,000.00 --------------
69,288.08 58,729.18
.;124,979.65 33,093.36
' 76,156.01
15,000.0)
15,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00
398.09 362.30 262.56 541.78 43.32
261.03 485.45 551.81 604.47 553.00
1,282.92 2,000.71
103.00 1,208.17
125.00
1,597.50 770.94
1,115.54 1,142.87 1,925.00
246.74 647.69 26.65 72.27
2.50
635.66 118.02 25.00 874.10 469.92
664.03 1,470.34
100.00 503.00 200.00
383.69 762.22 367.50 403.80 33.33
723.72 2,365.67
309.92 851.49 95.12
1,597.44 438.84 776.10 375.61 878.73
3,315.50 6,846. 71
802.13 3,176. 71
465.94
4,475.32 2,575.47 2,835.95 3,400.85 3,859.98
31,305.65
891.54
43,187.93
1,202.38
19,776.84 19,215.32
-------4--0-2-.4--0-
2,026.79
26.79
Liquidation completed 1929 In process of liquidation Liquidation completed 1927 In process of liquidation Liquidation completed 1928
58,529.87 22,315.14 33,806.90 21,561.49 31,642.19
1,286.07 495.97 543.14 222.20 114.30
In process of liquidation In process of liquidation Liquidation completed 1929 In process of liquidation In process of liquidation
Feb. 28 1928 Mar.l3
2 Sep. 19
25
Douglasville Bkg. Co.________ Douglasville _______ Ga. Farmers Bank_______________Naylor_ ____________ Ga. Wage Earners Svgs. Bank___ Savannah _________ Ga. Peoples Bank ______________ Soperton __________ Ga. Cadwell Banking Co. ________ Cadwell____________ Ga.
503,111.10 47,595.98
1,122,289.89 109,220.51 47,291.50
262,198.43
75,000.00
978.81
3,139.27
1,645.38
444.58
3,865.54
10,073.58
~ 24,384.01 335,622.62
----5--0-,0--0-0-.0--0-
------2-,1--0-0-.0-0--
--------------
4,914.37
-------------5,974.75
--------------
3,925.00
------ -------3,571.43
-------------20,485.55
75,890.10 29,172.51
15,000.00 15,000.00
501.80 362.49
1,657.65 703.75
78.74 3.75
-------3--0-0-.0--0-
1,358.81 868.38
3,597.00 2,238.37
228,600.48
6,038.14
32,595.98 --------------
237,335.12
393.24
67,855.35
1,985.25
14,181.37
125.36
In process of liquidation Liquidation completed 1928 In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation
Oct. 18 20 23 24 25
1928 Bank of Baconton___________ Baconton__________ Ga. 1st Bank of Cook County____ AdeL ______________ Ga. Bank of Hahira _____________ Hahira_____________ Ga. Farmers State Bank_________ Hahira_____________ Ga.
Hogansville Bkg. Co. ________ Hogansville________ Ga.
75,367.97 365,416.35 332,548.18 76,943.96 191,342.59
52,553.51 187,093.25
309,825.72 59,965.79 91,899.17
15,000.00 50,000.00 35,000.00
25,000.00 25,000.00
264.66 1,570.63
583.46 282.29 878.32
500.00 1,795.00 1,604.98
615.00 1,007.64
18.75 27.00
--------5-0-0-.0--0-
468.38
250.00
18.75
250.00
58.00
139.44
106.12 1,421.18 1,278.21
296.98 652.85
889.53 5,313.81 4,185.03 1,463.02 2,736.25
7,812.60 114,695.36 42,206.17
39,007.45 30,749.36
246.85 265.05 333.02
118.77 944.90
In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation
Nov. 24 1928 26
27 27 27
Bank of Norman Park_______Norman Park ______ Ga. Farmers Bank_______________ Byron______________ Ga.
Citizens Bank______________ Fort Valley_________ Ga. Citizens Banking Co. ________ Culloden __________ Ga. Bank of Preston_____________ Preston____________ Ga.
156,004.81 25,155.22 691,314.59 87,319.61 (Reinstated)
60,132.40 13,490.74
485,297.24 47,953.73
25,000.00 6,000.00
100,000.00
25,000.00
502.50 374.13
1,214.66 288.01
497.53 558.34 1, 742.33 689.19
25.00 20.00
--------------
------ --------
73.84
865.45
69.09 --------------
165.38 195.99 3,018.67 537.84
1' 190.41 1' 148.46 6,914.95 1,584.13
37,237.15 7,217.32 96,586.12 30,460.09
817.83 22.38 1,004.70 482.50
In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation
Nov. 27 1928 27 28
Dec.1 1
Bank of Byromville__________ Byromville_________ Ga. Bank of Bradley_____________ Bradley____________ Ga.
Farmers & Merchants Bank_Gordon____________ Ga. Bank of Metter______________ Metter_ ____________ Ga. LillY Banking Co. ___________ Lilly_______________ Ga.
(Reinstated) 25,690.17 71,545.04 248,003.97 42,097.11
Dec. 5 1928 29
Jan. 4 1929 10 17
Planters Bank_______________ Americus __________ Ga. Temple Banking Co. _________ Temple ____________ Ga. Farmers Bank_______________ Pulaski____________ Ga. Lakewood Bank_____________ Lakewood__________ Ga.
Farmers & Merchants Bank_Logansville________ Ga.
732,560.83 94,680.73 52,971.17 177,671.97
41,193.11
Feb.ll 1929 13 16
Mar. 4 5
Bank of Henry County______ McDonough________ Ga.
Bank of Maxeys ____ -------- _Maxeys_____________ Ga. Citizens Banking Co. _______ Eastman___________ Ga. Bank of Bremen_____________ Bremen____________ Ga. Middle, Ga. Bank___________ Eatonton __________ Ga.
286,763.69 37,396.89 (Reinstated) 105,999.13 207,561.65
14,456.22 50,251.17 185,755.72 38,810.05
193,952.29 42,547.88 46,204.32 96,605.56 16,930.58
193,622.86 21 '727 .10
62,502.11 107,365.13
6,000.00 18,000.00 25,000.00 9,000.00
100,000.00 22,500.00 15,000.00 50,000.00 15,000.00
50,000.00 9,000.00
28,800.00 50,000.00
363.77 293.83 824.64 203.76
1,826.75 474.20 349.18 760.43 208.10
774.87 185.93
425.97 629.55
328.94 967.97 1,379.44 537.53
548.18 597.36 387.50 1,000.00 475.28
948.33 364.50
720.00 682.50
3.75
45.00
28.75 526.63
-------1--2-5-.-0-0-
58.78 --------------
1,833.06
1,050.00
272.64 --------------
93.30 --------------
340.23
50.00
162.67 --------------
85.70
200.00
45.70 --------------
48.86 34.13
75.00 300.00
189.08 228.05 655.36 208.33
1,458.78 279.71 182.24 607.06 150.43
387.78 99.13
282.18 595.00
930.54 1,518.60 3,511.07 1,008.40
6,716.77 1,623.91 1,012.22 2,757.72
996.48
2,396.68 695.26
1,552.01 2,241.18
7,594.93 --------------
14,973.65
135.38
In process of liquidation In process of liquidation
48,592.00
2,096.00 In process of liquidation
11,646.92
107.79 In process of liquidation
44,955.64 10,702.82
7,230.00 67,699.74 6,064.50
2,638.63 336.17
124.00 209.12 124.40
In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation
135,111.61 1,625.45
1,459.61 In process of liquidation 1.15 In process or liquidation
39,233.93 49,791.09
313.79 In process of liquidation 2,494.17 In process of liquidation
Mar. 30 1929 30
Apr. 9 16
18 Junel2
Bank of Weston _____________ Weston ____________ Ga. Bank of Parrott_ ____________ Parrott ____________ Ga. Bank of Poulan _____________ Poulan ____________ Ga. Bank of GirarcL_____________ Girard_____________ Ga.
Peoples Bank ___ ------------ Sardis_____________ Ga. The Farmers Bank, and
Branch at Alamo, Ga. _____ GlenwoocL_________ Ga.
161, 19.74 98,612.59 73,138.83
50,460.66 70,877.72
30,226.11 15,677.15 52,834.99 38,432.17
12,048.46
(In process o f Audit) 1
25,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00
I 6,000.00
17,500.00
TOTALS ________________________ ------ __ _ $8,116,815.93 1 4,395,474.6211.281,002.00 1
255.55 307.80 308:47 365.93 400.00
47.66 212.50 25.00
--------2--5-.0--0-
---------------------------
62.00 --------------
--------------
216.67
18.75 18.75
---------------------------
30,226.36
53,277.76
19,464.47
25,072.81
164.26 143.76 105.88
135.40 88.01
467.47 689.06 502.35 520.08 723.43
2,447.32
4.70
15,161.99
43.12
3,242.06
12.65
4,589.66 4,562.93
--------1-6-1-.-7-9-
In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation In process of liquidation
42,977.52* 171,018.92 2,192,622.42tl 41,083.95t
*-Includes court costs, repairs, traveling and Departmental expenses, telephone, telegraph, lights, stationery and supplies, advertising and all incidentals. t-Includes off-sets and income after closing. t-Included in Total Liquidation Accomplished. Note:-The ratio of the total assets administered, amounting to $9,393,817.93 to the expenses of $171,018.92, is 1.8%.
The ratio of collections of $2,192,622.42 to expenses of $171,018.92, less deduction o_ $19,464.47 for taxes and interest, which is not a cost of liquidation, is 6.9%.
TuESDAY, JuLY 16, 1929.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was disagreed to, and the bill was lost.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 75. A bill to be entitled an Act to pro. pose to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia an amendment to Article seven, Section seven, Paragraph one of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, so as to permit Stephens County to issue bonds for hospital purposes, and for other purposes.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. R. 0. Perkins
of Muscogee County, Hon. J. S. Cowart of Calhoun County, Hon. J. D. Haddock of Early County, Hon. Howard E. Coa:tes of Pulaski County, Hon. J. B. Glover of Chatham
County, Hon. G. A. Dozier of Miller County, and Hon.
A. L. Miller of the Ninth District.
Mr. Sloan of HaE moved that the House do now adjourn; the motion prevailed, and House Bill No. 75 went over as unfinished business of the previous session.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions' favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 11 was withdrawn from the Committee on 'Nays and Means and recommitted to the Committee on Railroads.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 183 was withdrawn from the Committee on ways and Means and
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recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was read the second time and recommitted:
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 485. A bill to be entitled an Act to consolidate the governments of the City of Macon and the County of Bibb, and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmslte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Brown and Powell of EmanuelHouse Bill No. 215. A bill to incorporate the Town
of Oak Park.
By Mr. Dickey of GordonHouse Bill No. 77. A bill to amend the Act creating a
Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Gordon County.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson CountyHouse Bill No. 49. A bill to amend the Act changing the
term of office of the Commissioners of Upson County.
By Messrs. Simmons and Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 21. A bill to amend the Act incorporat-
ing the Town of Attapulgus.
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By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 233. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Miller County.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requlSlte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Pitner of the 50thSenate Bill No. 94. A bill amending the Act creating
a City Court of Washington.
By Mr. Ford of the lOth-
Senate Bill No. 101. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act by fixing the maximum compensation at eighteen dollars.
By Mr. Brewer of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 126. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Coffee County.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 59. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to provide for the employment of County economic workers.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committees:
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By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 500. A bill to regulate the practice of barbering.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Messrs. Grayson, Alexander and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 501. A bill to amend the Code relative
to tax collectors of certain counties which shall be ex-
officio sheriffs.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Cooper of Bibb and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 502. A bill to make it unlawful for one to rent an automobile with the purpose of defrauding the owner of the same.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Awtrey of Cobb-
House Bill No. 503. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Acworth.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Maynard of Sumter-
House Bill No. 504. A bill to prescribe oath of witnesses examined before a grand jury.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 505. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of Game and Fish.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
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By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 506. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 507. A bill to levy a tax on amusement parks, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on \Vays and Means.
By Mr. Howard of Long and others-
House Bill No. 508. A bill to prescribe open season for hunting wild turkeys.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 509. A bill to appropriate funds to University of Georgia for remodeling and building.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift and others-
House Bill No. 510. A bill to appropriate funds to South Georgia A. & M. College for erecting academic building.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Scarbrough of Polk-
House Bill No. 511. A bill to prescribe qualifications of voters for special elections and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Privilege and Elections.
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By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 512. A bill to authorize securing of advances made for purpose of planting or making a crop.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Pilcher of Richmond and Walker of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 513. A bill to amend the Code to reduce hours of labor in cotton and woolen manufacturing mills.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 514. A bill to pay Tax Commissioner of. Early County funds paid out out by him for bond premmm.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar and others-
House Bill No. 515. A bill to amend the Code relative to war veterans to conduct a business without a license.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
By Messrs. Brannen and Cone of Bulloch-
Hause Resolution No. 61-514a. A bill to authorize Georgia Normal School to sell certain lots.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. Gillen of Bibb and others-
House Resolution No. 62-514b. A resolution to provide for a commission to adopt a new Code of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 106 do pass. Senate Bill No. 103 do pass. Senate Bill No. 104 do pass. Senate Bill No. 41 do pass. Senate Bill No. 63 do not pass. House Bill No. 82 do pass. House Bill No. 89 do pass. House Bill No. 296 do pass. House Bill No. 304 do pass. House Bill No. 348 do pass. House Bill No. 339 do pass. House Bill No. 422 do pass. House Bill No. 432 do pass. House Bill No. 371 do pass. House Bill No. 484 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS of Crawford, Chairman.
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Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 472 do pass. House Bill No. 425 do pass. House Bill No. 119 do pass. House Bill No. 373 do pass. House Bill No. 446 do pass. House Bill No. 305 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDREWS of Crawford,
Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 295. An Act authorizing the State Superintendent of Schools, with the consent and approval of the State Board of Education, to appoint such clerical and other help and aid as may be necessary for the proper
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administration and supervision of the public school system do pass.
House Bill No. 480. An Act to amend the charter of the Board of Public Education of the City of Savannah, County of Chatham do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Floyd,
Chairman.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 370 do pass.
House Bill No. 388 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
J. C. BEASLEY of Tattnall,
Chairman.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell County, Chairman of the Committee on Georgia State Sanitarium, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Georgia State Sanitarium has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 2 do pass. Respectfully submitted, C. H. GuLLATT of Campbell, Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 136 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
HowARD of Chattahoochee,
Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
House Bill No. 312 do not pass.
Home Bill No. 28 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
BuRCH of Dodge,
Chairman.
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Mr. Logan of Banks County, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Railroads has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 125 do pass.
House Bill No. 361 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
J. B. G. LoGAN of Banks,
Chairman.
Mr. Martin of Troup County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 62 do pass.
House Bill No. 169 do pass.
House Bill No. 426 do pass.
House Bill No. 172 do pass.
House Bill No. 420 do pass.
House Bill No. 419 do pass.
House Resolution No. 41-358c. do pass.
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Senate Resolution No. 12 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, MARTIN of Troup Chairman, Special Judiciary,
By L. W. PARR, Secretary.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 17 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, CuLPEPPER of Fayette, Chairman.
Upon request of the author, House Bill No. 136 was placed on the Calendar for the purpose of disagreeing to the unfavorable report of the Committee.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and of the Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 2. A bill to change the name of the State Sanitarium at Milledgev'ille.
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By Messrs. Parker and Moore of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 17. A bill to amend an Act to provide for an increase of gasoline occupation tax.
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 62. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Carrollton.
By Mr. Weeks of Columbia-
House Bill No. 82. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Columbia County.
By Mr. Fagan of Peach-
House Bill No. 89. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for County of Peach.
By Messrs. Parker of Richmond and McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 125. A bill to provide time of duration of charters granted to purchasers of railroads.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware--
House Bill No. 169. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Waycross.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware--
House Bill No. 172. A bill to amend an Act establishing City Court of Waycross.
By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 295. A bill to amend an Act codifying school laws of Georgia.
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By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 304. A bill to abolish Board of Commissioners of Whitfield County.
By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 305. A bill to create office of Commissioner for Whitfield Connty.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 339. A bill to provide for payment of office expenses of certain county officers of certain coun-
ti~s.
By Messrs. Sloan of Hall and McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 361. A bill to provide for appointment of special officers at request of common carriers.
By Messrs. Arnold of Henry and Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 370. A bill to amend an Act regulating grading of peaches and apples.
By Mr. Arnold of Henry-
House Bill No. 371. A bill to amend an Act creating County Tax Commissioner for Henry County.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 373. A bill to amend the Code relative to public printing.
By Messrs. Hutcheson and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 388. A bill to regulate the manufacture and sale of feeds.
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By Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 419. A bill to abolish City Court of Summerville.
By Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 420. A bill to provide for holding three terms in each year of Superior Court in Chattooga County.
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 422. A bill to amend an Act creating County Tax Commissioner of Elbert County.
By Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee and others.
House Bill No. 425. A bill to prohibit county assessments for construction of State aid roads.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 426. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Cairo.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 432. A bill to provide for payment of county treasurer in certain counties.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 446. A bill to establish City Court of Woodbine.
By Mr. Phillips of Telfair-
Hause Bill No. 472. A bill to vest in Tax Collectors of certain counties the powers of Sheriffs relative to levy of tax fi. fas.
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399
By Messrs. Cail and Powell of Screven-
House Bill No. 484. A bill to amend an Act creating office of County Commissioner of Screven County.
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Resolution No. 41-358c. A resolution for the relief of B. B. Barker as surety on Bond.
By Mr. Pitner of the 50th-
Senate Bill No. 41. A bill to create the office of Tax Commissioner for Wilkes County.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 103. A bill to amend an Act abolishing County treasurer of Cherokee County.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 104. A bill to abolish office of tax-receiver and tax-collector for Cherokee County.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 106. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Clerk of Commissioners of Cherokee County.
By Mr. Rawls of the 8th-
Senate Resolution No. 12. A bill authorizing librarian to furnish Albany Judicial Circuit certain missing volumes of Supreme and Appeals reports.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
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By Mr. Bennett of Wayne-
House Bill No. 51. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Jesup
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding and others-
House Bill No. 58. A bill to fix regular terms of Superior Courts in Griffin Judicial Circuit.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 93. A bill to create City Court of Monroe.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Powell of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 103. A bill to amend the Act creating City Court of Swainsboro.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 154. A bill to amend the Act creating City Court of Macon.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite Constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Chick and Felker of Walton-
House Bill ~o. 165. A bill to provide for the nomination or election in primary elections of members of the General Assembly in certain counties.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional rnajority was passed.
By Mr. Cozart of Wilkes-
House Bill No. 179. A bill to provide for a new charter for the City of Washington.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 221. A bill to regulate salaries of reporters in certain judicial circuits.
The amendment offered by the Committee was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 236. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Miller.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 237. A bill to amend an Act creatmg City Court of County of Miller.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 238. A bill to amend an Act creaung City Court of Miller County.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 279. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Albany.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 332. A bill to amend an Act creatmg a charter for the Town of Luthersville.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 346. A bill to amend the charter of the town of vVaco.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 351. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Tallapoosa.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 367. A bill to reduce representation in City Council of Augusta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 378. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 391. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Kimbrough of Harris-
House Bill No. 399. A bill to amend the chartcr of the Town of Chipley.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Watson of Paulding-
House Bill No. 405. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Dallas.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 407. A bill to repeal charter of the Town of Dacula.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Burch of Dodge-
House Bill No. 410. A bill to amend an Act creating a system of public schools for the City of Eastman.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 412. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lakeland.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Peterson of Montgomery-
House Bill No. 414. A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Tarrytown.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 427. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Whigham.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 130, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Taylor and Scruggs of Washington-
House Bill No. 445. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Sandersville.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 131, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 480. A bill to provide that when the State changes the limitation as to age in education as to use of funds, the County of Chatham and City of Savannah shall ipso facto change also.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 132, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 13. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Blue Ridge.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 14. A bill to incorporate the Blue Ridge Public School District in Fannin County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 15. A bill to repeal and Act establishing a System of Public Schools in the Town of Blue Ridge.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 102. A bill to authorize the Commissioner of Cherokee County to lease certain lands to the Town of Canton.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. Burch of Dodge arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration and read:
By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 75.
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend the Constitution, Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1, so as to permit Stephens County to issue bonds for hospital purposes.
The General Assembly of the State of Georgia proposes to the people of the State the following amendment to the Constitution of Georgia, to-wit:
Section 1. That paragraph 1 of Section 7 of Article 7 of the Constitution of Georgia, as heretofore amended, shall further be amended by changing the period at the end thereof to a semi-colon, and by adding at the end of said paragraph the words, "except that the County of Stephens, for the purpose of owning, erecting, equipping and operating a hospital for medical and surgical treatment may incur a bonded indebtedness of Sixty Thousand ($60,000.00) Dollars, in addition to and separate from the amount of debt hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred, and may levy taxes to retire the principal and interest of said bonds; said bonds to be issued under the general law providing for county bond ismes."
Sec. 2. This amendment being agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two houses of the General Assembly shall be published as provided by law
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and shall be submitted to the people at the next general election for ratification. Permns favoring said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words, "For ratification of amendment to Article 7, Section 1, of the Constitution, authorizing Stephens County to incur a bonded indebtedness for Hospital purposes;" and the persons opposing said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words, "Against ratification of amendment of Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution, authorizing Stephens County to incur a bonded indebtedness for Hospital purposes."
l\1r. Griffin of Decatur moved the previous question, the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill, involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Bentley
Adams of Wilkes
Blalock
Adkins
Bland
Alexander of Chatham Bostwick
Alford
Boykin of Carroll
Allen
Brannen
Andrews
Brown of Fulton
Arnold
Brown of Green
Ashley
Burch
Atwood
Burgin
Awtrey
Byars
Bandy
Cail
Barker
Cannon
Barrett
Chalker
Battle of Muscogee Cochran
Battle of Schley
Coleman
Beasley
Colson
Beaton
Cone
Bedingfield
Cooper
Bell
Cozart
Bennett
Crawford
Crowe Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Mitchell Dickey Dominick Dubose Duncan Dykes Edwards of Gilm-3r Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Fagan Fowler Freeman Geer Glllen Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hancock
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Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harri& of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Long Howell Huddleston Hutcheson J ohn~on of Franklin Johnston Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key
Kiker Kimbrough King Kirby Lance Lee Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee
McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mardre Martin of Liberty Mills Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Richmond Parr Perkins Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Purvis Rabun Ram speck Reid
Richardson Rivers Ro!>ser Scarbrough Scruggs Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Still Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wil.on Wind \\ood
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Alfxander of DeKalb Brock Chick Culpepper of Echols Felker
Goolsby Hubbard Jones of Burke Kinnard Maynard
Peterson Robert::. Ross Seckinger Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Bearden Boykin of Lincoln Collier
Courson Cromartie Davis of Floyd
Edmondson Franklin Howard of Chatt'b'c,be
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Jackson James Johnson of Seminole Lanham Lewis Loch!iear Mans11 Martir:> of Troup
Meredith Montgomery Parker of Colquitt Patten Peebles Powell of Screven Shaw
Stewart Stokes Stone Strickland Tippins Watson Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 160, nays 15.
The bill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed.
The following message was received from His Excellency: Governor L. G. Hardman, through his Secretary, Mr. Wilson:
SECOND MESSAGE
TO
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA. July 17, 1929.
MR. PRESIDENT, MR. SPEAKER, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL AssEMBLY:
First: I desire to call your attention to the plans of simplification and coordination of the departments, boards, commissions, and institutions of the State Government of Georgia, as presented by the Governor's Commission, created for the study of the simplification and coordination of the operations of governmental departments.
You will notice that our present operations of State Government are presented in a chart furnished by your Commission and gotten out by the State Auditor.
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You will also notice a chart in the first of this report, as recommended by the Commission. This Commission has done a great deal of work and investigation to bring to you an intelligent report concerning the operation and coordination of State Government, Boards, and Institutions, as provided by other states and now in operation, which has been very effective.
I call especial attention to the fact that with the plan now presented by your Commission, that $800,000.00, or possibly $1,000,000.00 can be saved annually in the operation of governmental state boards and institutions, as recommended by your Commission.
This plan provides for the interest and simplification of all the departments, boards and institutions, also efficiency and economy; and I recommend that the presentation, as provided by this Commission, have your very best consideration and, if possible, that you enact into law, or pass the Bill presented to you by this Commission.
Some of the very best lawyers have gone over this matter and have presented it to you in a legal form, which provides for the amendment of the laws now in operation, but which will not require any Constitutional Amendment.
STATE CAPITOL
Your Capitol has been occupied for forty years on the 15th of June past, and the deterioration is plain to be seen by everyone who will inspect it; and very little- attention, comparatively speaking, has been given to the upkeep of the building.
The Governor has secured two expert architects to inspect and provide plans and statements for your information, which has cost the State nothing; and they state that the present Capitol building, if constructed new today, would cost from $2,500,000.00 to $2,650,000.00 and with the deterioration going on, it would be of little value in ten years more.
Today they estimate that this building, completing the first story and putting it into first-class condition, would cost from
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$200,000.00 to $250,000.00, which would then give to the State a building that would easily be worth Two and One-half Million Dollars, and would also provide for the necessary departments under the new plan of coordination, as recommended by the Governor's Commission on State Government.
It must be apparent to you that we are paying the interest of $200,000.00 a year in rents for the departments outside of the Capitol. With the saving in the new plan of cooperation, onefourth of which would give sufficient funds to properly improve and equip the present Capitol, there would be left at least a Half Million Dollars to go to other uses of our departmentsto education, buildings, or other purposes; and I recommend that you provide revenue and secure such legislation as will put our Capitol in good condition.
GIFT OF THE RHODES PROPERTY
The heirs of the A. G. Rhodes estate, Mr. Joseph D. Rhodes and Mrs. Louana Rhodes Bricker, have made a wonderful gift to the State of Georgia, in what is known as the Rhodes residence, at Peachtree and 17th Streets, through the State Historical Commission, and has been accepted subject to your approval. This building, which has been named the Rhodes Memorial Hall, has already beautiful memorial windows portraying the history of the War Between the States; and it is donated for the purpose of the keeping of records of Archives and History of this State, which will relieve some of the congested space in the Capitol at present.
With the use of this building and the improvements suggested to be made on the Capitol, we would have sufficient room, under the new plan of coordination, to take care of our needs for several years.
After the investigation of the building, and the titles to the property, if the same is satisfactory, I recommend the acceptance of this building for the uses as above named.
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THE OPPORTUNE TIME
It appeals to the Chief Executive of this State that it is especially fitting at this time that you enact into law a bill, or such modification, as you find wise, that is presented to you by the Governor's Commission on State Government; and at the same time complete and improve the Capitol, that it will be suitable for the departments suggested to you by this Commission.
It seems also that the magnificent gift that has come to the State from the Rhodes heirs would also give us space that could properly be used for the State Library; that the library and the Department of Archives and History could be removed to the Rhodes building during the improvements at the Capitol.
What a contribution it would be for Georgia to provide the new organization-to complete and renovate our Capitol, and to come into possession of this Magnificent stone Rhodes building for our Department of Archives and History.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Second: It is necessary and very important in order that the Highway Department may function, and pay for the contracts already let, that you provide revenue that will be immediately available.
It is also necessary that you provide revenue immediately available for the paying of the deficit of the Highway Department of $1,730,000.00
It is further necessary that revenue be provided that we may secure from the Federal Government the Two Million Dollars that will be available when the necessary funds from the State are provided.
In view of the needs above mentioned I recommend that you create a tax on gasoline of Six Cents per gallon for the remainder of 1929, to become effective at once; and all above the amount on gasoline for the year 1929 that has not already been provided
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for, go to the highways, which will give an increase of Two Cents for immediate use on highways.
I recommend further that in 1930 and 1931 the gasoline tax be made Five Cents, and that one-cent go to the Counties, as heretofore provided; also that as soon as you make provision for the revenue, that all of the remainder of the gasoline tax, the motor vehicle tag tax, the bus tax and truck tax, as may be provided by you, shall all go to the building and maintaining of the highways of the State of Georgia.
I suggest further that it would not be wise to have a retroactive law which would provide for a change in the distribution of the revenue from gasoline, from which one-half cent goes to the Common Schools, and one cent on kerosene, which has already been allocated for the year 1929.
BUS AND TRUCK TRANSPORTATION
The Chief Executive of the State recommends that such legislation be enacted as will provide for the necessary protection of human life in handling of transportation of busses and trucks; and that same be handled by the Public Service Commission in a way that you may deem wise and safe.
COMMON SCHOOLS
Third: I recommend to you that all of the monies, from whatsoever source, shall be placed in the State Treasury.
I recommend that you provide revenue and appropriate Five Million Dollars for the Common Schools, Two Million Dollars for the Equalization Fund, and Four Hundred Thousand Dollars for the Barrett-Rogers Fund; and that you provide sufficient revenue to take care of these appropriations which shall be made, to be paid at a definite time. (See Acts 1927, page 157.)
I call your attention to the fact that the present sources of revenue which are provided by law, which go to the Common Schools, are complicated and unsatisfactory.
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Your law provides that one-half of all the revenue from all sources of income, or taxation, shall be used for the maintenance of the Common Schools of Georgia.
Your law also provides for direct appropriation of One Million Dollars for the Equalization Fund, to be paid out of the one-cent on kerosene and one-half cent on gasoline (See Acts 1927, page 106), and all over and above One Million Dollars from this source shall also go to the Common Schools. (Appro. Bill 1927, page 17.) This constitutes a part of the Common School Fund.
Your law also provides under Acts of 1925, page 307, that after paying all expenses of the Game and Fish Board, salaries of Commissioner, wardens and deputies and propagation of Game and Fish, "all such monies not used for this purpose shall be paid over to the State Treasurer for the benefit of the Common Schools of Georgia as now provided by law."
Your Constitutional Amendment of 1926 authorized the Governor to borrow $3,500,000.00 for the purpose of paying school teachers only. The enabling act of 1927 provides as follows: "And the principal amount so borrowed shall be repaid each year out of the common school appropriation of that year; and the amount appropriated for paying interest is to be paid from the General Treasury, which is appropriated for each year."
You provided for $100,000.00 for 1928 and $100,000.00 for 1929 to pay the interest on the borrowed money.
There is no relief to the taxpayer to have to pay borrowed money, and interest. It is far better business to provide revenue to pay appropriations for the educational interests, than it is to provide for the Governor to borrow money which the State must pay back with interest.
May I call your attention to the fact that almost one-third of our session is passed, and the responsibility of taking care of deficits and providing revenue for the next two years has not been provided. However, the Governor of this State confi-
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dently believes that this splendid body of legislators 1s equal to the task.
Respectfully submitted,
L. G. HARDMAN, GovERNOR.
By unanimous consent 300 copies of the Governor's Message were ordered to be printed.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Mr. Hightower of UpconHouse Resolution No. 63. A resolution that all com-
mittees whose duties are to visit the State Institutions and examine the State's property to arrange their visits that same be completed by July 29, 1929, in order that there will be a full member>:hip present during the last days of the session.
By unanimous consent 300 copies of the mbstitute to House Bill No. 17 were ordered to be printed.
Under the orders of the day, the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and again read:
By Messrs. Thrash of Coffee and Tucker of BerrienHouse Bill No. 16. A bill to be entitled an Act to pro-
pose to the qualified voters of the State an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia providing for annual sessions of the General Assembly instead of biennial sessions, and for other purposes.
The following minority report was submitted and read:
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MINORITY REPORT.
vVe, the undersigned members of Constitutional Amendments Committee beg leave to submit following minority report on House Bill No. 16.
We recommend that House Bill No. 16 do not pass.
PETERSON of Montgomery,
MARTIN of Liberty.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill, involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Burgin
Adams of Wilkes
Cail
Adkins
Chalker
Alexander of Chatham Chick
Ale.mnder of DeKalb Coleman
Alford
Colson
Allen
Cone
Awtrey
Cooper
Bandy
Cozart
Barrett
Crawford
Bearden
Cromartie
Beasley
Crowe
Beaton
Culpepper of Echols
Bedingfield
Culpepper of Fayette
Bell
Davis of Floyd
Bennett
Dubose
Bentley
Duncan
Bland
Dykes
Bostwick
Edwards of Gilmer
Boykin of Lincoln
Edwuds of Lowndes
Brannen
Ellard
Brock
Ellis
Brown of Emanuel
Felker
Brown gf Fulton
Franklin
Brown of Greene
Freeman
Burch
Gillen
Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hanie Harrison Henderson Hubbard Huddleston Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Key King Kirby Lee Lochliear McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mardre Maynard Meredith Mullins
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Mundy New Owen Pace Patten Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rams peck Rivers
Ross Scruggs Seckinger Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Swain Taylor Thn>sh Tbomoson Tippins Trapnell
Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weekes of DeKalb Wt:st Wilsc.n Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Andrews Arnold Ashley Atwood Barker Battle of Muscogee Battle of Schley Blalock Boykin of Cauoll Byars Cannon Cochran Courson Davis of Mitchell Dickey
Dominick Fagan Fowler Geer Goolsby Hancock Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Hatcher
Hewell
Neisler
Hightower
Nelson of Cook
Hodges
Nelson of Macon
Holt
Nottingham
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Oliver
Howard of Long
Osborv
Howell
Parker of Colquitt
Hutcheson
Parker of Richmond
Jones of Burke
Parr
Kempton
Perkins
Kennedy
Peterson
Kiker
Rabun
Kimbrough
Reid
Kinnard
Richardson
Lance
Roberts
Logan
Rosser
Lord
Scarbrough
McClain
Shaw
McElreath
Simmons
McGehee
Slater
McKelveY
Strickland
Mansell
Swint
Martin of Liberty
Walker of Brooks
Martin of Troup
Weeks of Columbia
Mooty
Wilkes
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Collier Edmondson
Johnston Lanham
Lewis Mills
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Montgomery Moore
Peebles Stone
Westbrook Mr. Speaker
The roll call was verified.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 75.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. Thrash of Coffee gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 16.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Han. F. A. Irwin
of Polk, Han. J. P. Wilhoit of Warren, Han. L. D. Pass-
more of Worth, Han. Claude N. Lowe of Marion, Miss Emily Woodward of Dooly, Han. Robert H. Humphrey
and Dr. J. H. Chandler of Emanuel.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Montgomery of Webster.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
THURSDAY, JuLY 18, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Barker of Heard, Member of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills af!d resolutions having a local application.
o. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent House bills Nos. 223, 253, 364, 338, and 424 were withdrawn from further consideration of the House.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 486 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2
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and recommitted to the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 496 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 and recommitted to the Committee on Railroads.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmsite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Messrs. Terrell of the 36thLane of the 13thSmith of the 25thSibley of the 19thLokey of the 29th-
Senate Resolution No. 31. A resolution commending William W. Brewton, for his publication of a certain booklet entitled "The South Must Publish Her Own Books."
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmsite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Grayson, Alexander and Mills of ChathamHouse Bill No. 14. A bill to authorize Banks in certain
cities to establish branch banks.
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By Messrs. Mardre and Cochran of Thomas-
House Bill No. 157. A bill to amend act incorporating Town of Ochlocknee.
By Messrs. Stanton and Beaton of Ware-
House Bill No. 170. A bill repealing charter ofTown of Waresboro.
By Messrs. Stanton and Beaton of Ware-
House Bill No. 171. A bill amending charter of City of Waycross.
By Mr. Harris of Crisp-
House Bill No. 192. A bill to amend the charter of City of Cordele.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 193. A bill to amend act improving the condition of the Fire Department at Augusta.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 195. A bill to amend Act creating board of Civil Service for Augusta.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 196. A bill to amend the charter of the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta.
By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 207. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hazelhurst.
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By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 211. A bill to amend act amending charter of City of Griffin.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 231. A bill to amend Act establishing charter of City of Athens.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 234. A bill to amend Act creating board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Miller County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 240. A bill to amend Acts mcorporating the City of Colquitt.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 241. A bill to amend the charter of City of Colquitt.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Messrs. Redwine of 26th and Bird of 49thSenate Bill No. 100. A bill to define and regulate
"Bucket Shops."
By Mr. Whaley of 35thSenate Bill No. 40. A bill to authorize fraternal bene-
fit societies to become incorporated in this State.
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By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 516. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to exemption of taxation farm implements to the value of $200.00.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 517. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to exemption of taxation farm land to the value of 81,000.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Nelson of Macon-
House Bill No. 518. A bill to amend an Act providing for official standard grades for peaches and apples.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Bostwick of Morgan-
House Bill No. 519. A bill to regulate collection of funds by Trustees of Public Schools for purpose of paying for fuel.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Edwards of Lowndes and others-
House Bill No. 520. A bill to fix the term of State Entomologist.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
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By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 521. A bill to change the time of holding Superior Court in Troup County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 522. A bill to shorten pleadings m petitions where there is more than one count.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 523. A bill to authorize Boards of Education in certain counties to retire or pension teachers.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 524. A bill to authorize Boards of Education in certain counties to insure lives and health of teachers.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 525. A bill to amend the General Tax Act of 1927 relative to foreign and domestic msurance taxes.
Referred to Committee on \Vays and Means.
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur and others-'-
House Bill No. 526. A bill to amend the Factory Inspector Law and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
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By Messrs. Burch of Dodge and Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 527. A bill to make it unlawful for any member of the General Assembly to receive any pass from any transportation company.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Edwards of Lowndes-
House Resolution No. 64-527a. A resolution to appropriate funds to Board of Entomology to combat Mediterranean fruit fly.
Referred to Committee on Appropriation.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 65. A resolution to make House Bill No. 394 a special order of business for Friday, July 19.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following House Bill Nos. 5-382 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 5. Reported back by substitute, recommended that same do not pass:
House Bill ~o. 382. Recommended same do not pass:
Respectfully submitted,
McWhorter of Oglethorpe,
Chairman.
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Mr. Fowler of Douglas County, Chairman of the Committee on Aviation, has submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Aviation has had under consideration the following House Bills and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass:
House Bill No. 124 do pass.
House Bill No. 276 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Fowler of Douglas,
Chairman.
Mr. Walker of Ben Hill County, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to. the House with the recommendation that the same do. pass:
House Bill No. 109 do pass.
House Bill No. 212 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Walker of Ben Hill,
Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following House Bill No. 261 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
J. T. Colson of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has
had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 413 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, Beasley of Tattnall,
Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to re-
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port the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Resolution No. 19 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 5 do pass and that the following House Bill do pass.
House Bill No. 440.
House Bill No. 267. And that the following House Bill do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 30. And that the following House Bill do not pass.
House Bill Nos. 100, 197, 369, 398, 244, 219, and 260.
Respectfully submitted, New of Laurens,
Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the Com~ittee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the follow-
mg report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations that:
House Bill No. 79 by Mr. Brown of Greene do pass.
House Bill No. 451 by Miss Kempton of Fulton do pass.
House Bill No. 392 by Mr. Nottingham of Bibb do not pass.
House Bill No. 396 by Mr. Moody of Troup do not pass (Minority report by Moody of Troup, Hatcher of Johnson and others.)
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The following bills herewith returned to the House at request of authors to be withdrawn, to-wit:
House Bill Nos. 223, 253, 364, 338, 424. Respectfully submitted, Davis of Mitchell, Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Jlr, Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 137 do pass as amended. House Bill No. 321 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, Howard of Chattahoochee, Chairman.
Mr. Kennedy of Lamar County, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, has submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Military Affairs has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 515 do pass. Respectfully submitted, Kennedy of Lamar, Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Municipal Government has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 461 do pass. House Bill No. 468 do pass. House Bill No. 469 do pass. House Bill No. 487 do pass. House Bill No. 489 do pass. House Bill No. 479 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, Sloan of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. Martin of Troup- County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate
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and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same ba~k to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 56 do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 483 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 27 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Martin of Troup,
Chairman.
Special Judiciary.
Mr. Thrash of Coffee County, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia and its Branches, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on University of Georgia and its Branches has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 282 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, Thrash of Coffe:e, Chairman.
Upon request of one of the authors House Bills Nos. 5 and 182 were placed on the calendar for the purpose of disagreeing to the unfavorable report of the Committee.
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By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and of the Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 30. A bill authorizing non-resident fraternal benefit societies to become incorporated in this State.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalbHouse Bill No. 56. A bill to amend an Act creating
Municipal Court of Atlanta.
By Mr. Brown of GreeneHouse Bill No. 79. A bill to prohibit the possession of
a smoke screen attached to an automobile.
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 109. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Comer.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weeks of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 124. A bill to authorize cities to maintain airports.
By Mr. Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 137. A bill relating to the physical fitness of school teachers.
By Mr. Cochran of Thomas-
House Bill No. 212. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
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By Mr. Edwards of Gilmer-
Home Bill No. 261. A bill to regulate trapper's license in certain counties.
By Messrs. Battle of Muscogee and Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 267. A bill to regulate crossing of railroads at grade.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 276. A bill to authorize City of Brunswick to establish an airport.
By Messrs. Kirby of Forsyth and Jones of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 282. A bill to change the name of the North Georgia Agricultural College.
By Mr. New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 440. A bill to amend the Code by defining an emigrant.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 451. A bill to gtve gas compames the right of eminent domain.
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 461. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Tennille.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 468. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
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By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 469. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
By Messrs. Powell and Cail of Screven-
House Bill No. 483. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Sylvania.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and. Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 487. A bill to provide that certain counties may grant pensions to its employees.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 489. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar and others-
House Bill No. 515. A bill to amend the Code relative to war veterans being exempted from taxation.
By Mr. Myrick of 1st-
Senate Bill No. 5. A bill to provide that a railroad accident shall be prima facie negligence on railroad's part.
By Mr. Neill of 24th-
Senate Bill No. 27. A bill to abolish Justice Courts in Muscogee County.
By Mr. Myrick of 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 19. A bill to provide for a memorial to Georgia soldiers on battlefield of Gettysburg.
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By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 62. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Carrollton.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Weeks of Columbia-
House Bill No. 82. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Columbia County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Fagan of Peach-
House Bill No. 89. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for County of Peach.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 119. A bill to create office of County Commissioner of Gwinnett County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 169. A bill to amend the charter of the City Court of Waycross.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 172. A bill to amend an Act establishing City Court of Waycross.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 296. A bill to fix the compensation of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Spalding County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 304. A bill to abolish Board of Commissioners of Whitfield County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 305. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Whitfield County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill- No. 339. A bill to provide for compensation of certain officers of Bibb County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 348. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Evans County.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passa.ge of the bill, was agr~ed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 130, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Arnold of Henry-
House Bill No. 371. A bill to amend an Act creating County Tax Commissioner of Henry County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 131, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 419. A bill to abolish City Court of Summerville.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 132, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 420. A bill to provide for holding three terms in each year of Superior Court in Chattooga County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 133, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 422. A bill to amend an Act creating office of County Tax Commissioner of Elbert County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 134, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 426. A bill to amend an Act establishCity Court of Cairo.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 135, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 432. A bill to provide for payment of county treasurer in certain counties.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 136, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 446. A bill to establish City Court of Woodbine.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 137, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Phillips of Telfair-
Hause Bill No. 472. A bill to vest in Tax Collectors in certain counties the powers of Sheriffs relative to levy of tax fi. fas.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 138, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 479. A bill to authorize Board of Public Education to administer all funds appropriated for teachers' retirement in City of Savannah and County of Chatham.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 139, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cail and Powell of Screven-
House Bill No. 484. A bill to create office of County Commissioner of Screven County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 140, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bill and resolution of the Senate, were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Pitner of 50th-
Senate Bill No. 41. A bill to create office of Tax Commissioner of Wilkes County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 141, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Rawls of 8th-
Senate Resolution No. 12. A resolution authorizing State Librarian to furnish certain law books to Judge of Albany Judicial Circuit.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 142, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Lankford of 15thSenate Bill No. 59. A bill to amend the Constitution
relative to counties employing agricultural agents. Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
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By Mr. Pitner of 50thSenate Bill No. 94. A bill to amend an Act creating
City Court of Washington.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Ford of lOth-
Senate Bill No. 101. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Brewer of 46th-
Senate Bill No. 126. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Coffee County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
Under the regular order of business the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Weekes and Ramspeck of DeKalb and Jones of Burke--
House Bill No. 8. A bill to be entitled an Act to define and regulate the practice of law in Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Weekes of DeKalb moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following Substitute was read and adopted:
By the Committee: A BILL
To be entitled an Act to regulate the practice of law and the performance of legal services; to protect the courts
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and the public in respect thereto; to prohibit corporations and voluntary association for practicing law or performing legal services directly or indirectly; to define the pratice of law; to define and punish attorneys at law for corrupt and deceitful practice, and to prescribe penalties therefor; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that on, after and from the passage of this Act,
It shall be unlawful for any corporation or voluntary association to practice or appear as an attorney-at-law for any person other than itself in any Court of this State or before any judicial body, or to make it a business to practice as an attorney-at-law, for any person other than itself, in any of said courts, or to hold itself out to the public as being entitled to practice law, or to render or furnish legal services or advice, or to furnish attorneys or counsel or to render legal services of any kind in actions or proceedings of any nature or in any other way or manner, or in any other manner to assume to be entitled to practice law or to assume, or use or advertise the title of lawyers or attorney, attorneys-at-law, or equivalent terms in any language in such manner as to convey the impression that it is entitled to practice law, or to furnish legal advice, services, or counsel, or to advertise that either alone or together, with or by or through any person whether duly and regularly admitted attorney-at-law, or not, it has, owns, conducts, or maintains an office for the practice of law, or for furnishing legal advice, services or counsel. It shall be unlawful further for any corporation or voluntary association to solicit itself or by or through its officers, agents, or employees for itself or any other person, firm, or corporation, any claim or demand for the purpose of bringing an action thereon or of representing as attorney-at-law, or for furnishing legal advice, services, or counsel to a person sued or about to be sued in
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any action or proceedings or against whom an action or proceeding has 1:-een or is about to be brought or who may be ~ffected by an action or proceeding which has been or may te instituted in any court or before any judicial body, or for the purpose of so representing any person, in the pursuit of any civil remedy. Any corporation or voluntary association violating the provisions of this section shall be liable to a fine of not more than five thousand dollars and every officer, trustee, director, agent or employee of such corporation or voluntary association who directly or indirectly engage in any of the Acts herein prohicited or assist such corporation or voluntary association to do such prohibited Acts is guilty of a misdemeanor. The fact that such officer, trustee, director, agent, or employee shall be a duly and regularly admitted attorney-at-law, shall not be held to permit or a1low any such corporation or voluntary association to do the Acts prohibited herein nor shall such fact be a defense upon the trial of any person mentioned herein for a violation of the provisions of this section. Provided neTertheless nothing herein shall prevent any court having jurisdiction thereof from punishing such corporation or its officers for con tempt.
This Act shall not prohibit a corporation or voluntary association from examining the record of titles to real property, nor shall it prohibit a corporation or voluntary association from preparing and issuing abstracts of title from such examination of records and certifying to the correctness of same, nor from issuing policies of insurance on titles to real or personal property, nor from employing an attorney or attorneys in and about its own immediate affairs or in a litigation to which it is or may be a party, nor shall it apply to organizations organized for benevolent or charitable purposes, provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall authorize any corporation or voluntary association to express, render, or issue any legal opinion as to the status of the title to real or personal property.
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Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent a corporation or voluntary association from furnishing to any person, lawfully engaged in tht practice of law, such information or such clerical services in and about his professional work, as, except for the provisions of this section, may be lawful, provided that at all times the law-yer receiving such information or such services shall maintain full professional and direct responsibility to his clients for the information and services so received. But no corporation or voluntary association shall be permitted to render any services which cannot lawfully be rendered by a person not admitted to practice law in this State nor to solicit directly or indirectly professional employment for a lawyer.
Sec. 2. The practice of law in this State is defined as representing litigants in court or the preparation, as a business, of pleadings or other papers incident to any action or special proceedings in any court or before any board~ commission, or other judicial or quasi judicial body; or conveyancing; or the preparation of legal instrument of all kinds whereby a legal right is secured; or the rendering of opinions as to the validity or invalidity of titles to real or personal property; or the giving of any legal advice; and any action taken for others in any matter connected with the law. Provided: However, that nothing herein contained shall prevent any corporation, voluntary association, or individual from doing any act or acts herein above set out to which said persons are a party. Nor shall any bank be prohibited from giving any advice to its customers in matter incidental to banks or banking.
Sec. 3. Any attorney at law who solicits legal employment, as defined in Section 2 of this Act, by any means, either directly, or indirectly through another, shall be deemed guilty of corrupt and deceitful practice, and upon being found guilty of such Acts by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be disbarred.
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This section shall in no way amend or nullify Sections 330 and 331 of the Penal Code of this State.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority afore-
said, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act, be and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by Substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill Mr. Tippins of Evans called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 131, nays 20.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by Substitute.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill ~o. 10. A bill to be entitled an Act to change the county site of Calhoun County from Arlington to Morgan in said county, and for other purposes.
Mr. Byars of Spalding moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill, involving the removal of a county site of a county, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs:
Adams of Wilkes
Andrews
Adkins
Arnold
Alexander of Chatham Ashley
Alexander of DeKalb Atwood
Alford
Awtrey
Allen
Bandy
Barrett Battle of Muscogee Battle of Schley Bearden Beasley Beaton
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Bedingfield Bell Bentley Blalock Bland Boykin of Carroll Boykin of Lincoln Brock Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Brown of Greene Burch Byars Cail Cannon Chalker Chick Cochran Coleman Collier Colson Cooper Courson Cozart Crawford Cromartie Crowe Culpepper of Echols Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Mitchell Dickey Dominick Dubose Duncan
Dyke~
Edwards ot Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby
Grayson
Mullins
Hanie
Mundy
Harris of Crisp
Neisler
Harris of Terrell
Nelson of Cook
Hatcher
Nelson of Macon
Henderson
New
Hewell
Nottingham
Hightower
Oliver
Hedges
Osborn
Holt
Owen
Howard of Chatt'h'cheePace
Howard of Long
Parker of Colquitt
Howell
Parker of Richmond
Hubbard
Patten
Huddleston
Peebles
Hutcheson
Perkins
Jackson
Peterson
James
Phillips of Telfair
Johnson of Franklin Phillips of Tift
Johnston
Pilcher
Jones of Burke
Pope
Jones of Lumpkin Powell of Emanuel
Jones of McDuffie Purvis
Kempton
Rabun
Kennedy
Rams peck
Kiker
Reid
Kimbrough
Richardson
Kinnard
Rivers
King
Roberts
Kirby
Ross
Lance
Scruggs
Lanham
Seckinger
Lee
Shaw
Lochliear
Simmons
Lord
Slater
McElreath
Stanton
McGehee
Stewart
McKelvey
Still
McKoy
Stokes
McWhorter
Strickland
Martin of Liberty
Swain
Martin of Troup
Swint
Maynard
Taylor
Meredith
Thrash
Moore
Thomoson
Mooty
Tippins
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Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Walker of Pierce
Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West
Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Yawn
Thore voting in the negative were Messrs:
Adams of Elbert Bostwick
Ellard
Turner
Johnson of Seminole
Those not voting were Messrs:
Barker Bennett Brannen Burgin Cone Davis of Floyd Edmondson Griffin Gullatt Hancock Hardin
Harrison Key Lewis Logan McClain M!.'llard Mansell Mardre Mills Montgomery
Parr Powell of Screven Rosser Scarbrough Sloan Stone Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wood Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 170, nays 5.
The bill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 17. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for an occupation tax on all distributors of motor fuels in this State, and for other purpo!>es.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 17 was postponed until next Monday, July 22, 1929, immediately after expiration of the period of Unanimous Consents, to be a special and continuing order of business.
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By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 23. A bill to be entitled an Act to prescribe the manner in which decrees, deeds, mortgages and other instruments shall be recorded, and for other purposes.
Mr. Crowe of worth moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill Ko. 24. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide that all persons, firms or corporations trading under fictitious names in Georgia shall register the same, and for other purposes.
Mr. Gillen of Bibb moved the previous question.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered:
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By the Committee-
Amend by striking entire Section number five (5) and inserting in lieu thereof as Section 5 the following:
Any violation of this Act shall be a misdemeanor and upon conviction the offender shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
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The report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, as amended, the ayes were 131, nays 5.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Han. J. H. Quarterman of Ware, Hon. J. E. Davidson of Peach, Han. D. A. Jewel of Walker, Han. W. J. Ritch and Hon. J. E. Strickland of Pierce, Han. P. B. Mundy of Columbia, and Han. F. E. Boswell of Greene.
Miss Kempton of Fulton moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Harris of Terrell, Mardre of Thomas, Thrash of Coffee, Johnson of Franklin, Neisler of Taylor, Moore of Colquitt, and Adams of Elbert.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
FRIDAY, JuLY 19, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:0D o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:
Adams of Elbert
Brown of Emanuel
Adams of Wilkes
Brown of Fulton
Adkins
Brown of Greene
Alexander of Chatham Burch
Alexander of DeKalb Burgin
Alford
Byars
Allen
Cail
Andrews
Cannon
Arnold
Chalker
Ashley
Chick
Atwood
Cochran
Awtrey
Coleman
Bandy
Collier
Barker
Colson
Barrett
Cone
Battle of Muscogee Cooper
Battle of Schley
Courson
Bearden
Cozart
Beasley
Crawford
Beaton
Cromartie
Bedingfield
Crowe
Bell
Culpepper of Echols
Bennett
Culpepper of Fayette
Bentley
Davis of Floyd
Blalock
Davis of Mitchell
Bland
Dickey
Bostwick
Dominick
Boykin of Carroll
Dubose
Boykin of Lincoln
Duncan
Brannen
Dykes
Brock
Edmondson
Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Hubbard
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Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy KeY Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith
Mills Montgomery Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough
Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomason Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn Mr. Speaker
Mr. Hardin of Whitfield, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
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The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that when the House adjourn today it stand adjourned until next Monday morning at 11:00 o'clock, and the motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 435, favorably reported, was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 219 was withdrawn from further consideration of the House.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 57 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
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457
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 141. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. New and Coleman of LaurensHouse Resolution No. 60. A resolution commending
the works of W. W. Brewton.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 85. A bill to abolish Justice Courts in
the City of Macon.
By Mr. Lewis of HancockHouse Bill No. 78. A bill to provide for the compen-
sation of jury commissioners in certain counties.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 86. A bill to amend the Act creating
the Municipal Court of Macon.
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By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 194. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 3. A bill to define and allocate the Highway mileage in this State.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
By Mr. Johnson of Seminole-
House Bill No. 528. A bill to provide for holding two terms a year of Superior Court in Seminole County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 529. A bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Law so as to authorize sheriffs to collect penalty.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill No. 530. A bill to amend an Act preventing dissemination of diseases among honey bees.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 2.
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By Mr. Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 531. A bill to authorize fiscal authorities of any County to use surplus funds for benefit of public schools.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 532. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to instructing children in elementary branches of an English Education only.
Referred to Committee on Amendment to Constitution.
By Mr. Dominick of Pike-
House Bill No. 533. A bill to amend an Act regulating banking in this State.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 534. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Kingsland.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 535. A bill to abolish charter of Coligny Beach.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Martin of Troup and others-
House Bill No. 536. A bill to establish Lumpkin Law School as a Branch of the University of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
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By Messrs. Wilson of Wilcox and Jackson of Bleckley-
House Bill No. 537. A bill to appropriate funds for salary of General Oil Inspector from January 1st, 1926 to June 25th, 1927.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 538. A bill to appropriate funds to renovate the State Capitol.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 539. A bill to appropriate funds to Georgia Tech for construction of buildings.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 540. A bill to regulate occupation of Hairdressing.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Messrs. Brown of Fulton and Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 541. A bill to provide for purchase of Official American Legion Flag.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Still of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 542. A bill to amend an Act regulating real estate brokers.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd and others-
House Bill No. 543. A bill to impose a franchise tax on foreign and domestic corporations.
Referred to Committee on \Vays and Means.
By Mr. Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 544. A bill to authorize owner of real estate to discharge liens by giving a good bond.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Burch of Dodge-
House Bill No. 545. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Dodge County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Richardson of Lee-
House Bill No. 546. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Lee County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Richardson of Lee-
House Bill No. 547. A bill to protect fur-bearing ammals in Lee County.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Brown of Fulton and Pace of Cobb-
House Resolution No. 67-545a. A resolution providing for a committee from the General Assembly to investigate agricultural conditions.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
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Mr. Stone of Union County, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Conservation has had under consideration the following Senate Resolution and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Senate Resolution No. 13 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
STONE of Union,
Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 376 do not pass. House Bill No. 524 do pass. House Bill No. 33 do pass. House Bill No. 495 do pass. House Bill No. 444 do pass. House Bill No. 381 do pass. House Bill No. 63 do pass. House Bill No. 481 do pass.
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House Bill No. 482 do pass. House Bill No. 271 do pass. House Bill No. 99 do pass. House Bill No. 97 do pass. House Bill No. 272 do pass. House Bill No. 19 do pass. House Bill No. 523 do pass. House Bill No. 467 do pass. Senate Bill No. 126 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREW of Crawford,
Chairman.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 199 do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 160 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
J. C. BEASLEY of Tattnall,
Chairman.
Mr. Mansell of Milton County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 2, submitted the followingreport:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 2 has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
House Bill No. 442 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
MANSELL of Milton,
Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 218 do pass.
House Bill No. 326 do pass.
House Bill No. 64 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
HowARD of Chattahoochee,
Chairman.
Mr. Brannen of Bulloch County, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me,
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as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 441 do pass. Respectfully submitted, BRANNEN of Bulloch, Chairman.
Mr. Still of Fulton County, Chairman of the Committee on Labor aod Labor Statistics, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 453 do pass as amended. House Bill No. 486 do pass. House Bill No. 494 do pass. House Bill No. 513 do pass. Senate Bill No. 47 do pass. Senate Bill No. 101 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, STILL of Fulton, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 66 do pass.
House Bill No. 161 do pass.
House Bill No. 213 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted, BuRCH of Dodge, Chairman.
Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether County, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges and Elections, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on privileges and elections has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 239 do pass. House Bill No. 292 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, HuDDLESTON of Meriwether, Chairman.
Mr. Logan of Banks County, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Railroads has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 6 do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 20 do pass by substitute.
Res-pectfully submitted,
LoGAN of Banks,
Chairman.
Mr. West of Randolph County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as vice-chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 65 do not pass.
House Resolution No. 59 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
WEsT of Randolph,
Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Peterson of Montgomery County, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has in-
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structed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do not pass House Bill No. 53.
Respectfully submitted,
PETERSON of Montgomery,
Chairman.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following House Bill No. 187 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 187 do not pass.
House Bill No. 454 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
CuLPEPPER of Fayette,
Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 19. A bill to fix the salary of Treasurer of Colquitt County.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 29. A bill to amend the Code relative to street railway companies leasing their property to other corporations.
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By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 63. A bill to amend an Act creating Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Carroll County.
By Mr. Powell of Screven and others-
House Bill No. 66. A bill to increase power to Highway Department to construct bridges.
By Mr. Ross of Appling-
House Bill No. 97. A bill to give tax collectors of certain counties powers of sheriffs in collecting tax fi. fas.
By Mr. Ross of Appling-
House Bill No. 99. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Appling County.
By Mr. Yawn of Dodge-
House Bill No. 160. A bill to amend an Act preventing dissemination of diseases among honey bees.
By Messrs. Brannen and Cone of Bulloch and West of Randolph-
House Bill No. 161. A bill to define duties and powers of Highway Department.
By Mr. Freeman of Early and others-
House Bill No. 199. A bill to regulate sale of commercial fertilizers.
By Mr. Chick of Walton-
House Bill No. 213. A bill to require all vehicles to carry lights at night.
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By Mr. Cooper of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 218. A bill to regulate practice of chiropody.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 239. A bill to amend the Code relative to time of holding elections.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 271. A bill to amend an Act creating Tax Commissioner of Tift County.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 272. A bill to provide that Tax Commissioners in certain counties shall have power of sheriffs to levy tax fi. fas.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 326. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Medical Examiners.
By Mr. Thra'sh of Coffee-
House Bill No. 381. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Douglas.
By Mr. Key J of a~per-
House Bill No. 441. A bill to provide for creation of Department of Insurance.
By Messrs. Br~nnen and Cone of Bulloch-
Hause Bill No. 444. A bill to provide that Tax Collectors in certain counties shall have power of sheriffs to collect tax fi. fas.
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By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 453. A bill to require seats for elevator operators.
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 454. A bill to repeal an Act tmposmg an inheritance tax.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 467. A bill to amend an Act creating Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Ware County.
By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 486. A bill to make invalid sale of prison made goods.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 494. A bill to amend the Workman's Compensation Act.
By Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 495. A bill to repeal charter of Menlo School District.
By Mr. Pilcher of Richmond-
House Bill No. 513. A bill to amend the Code relative to hours of labor in cotton and woolen mills.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 524. A bill to authorize Boards of Education in certain counties to insure lives of teachers.
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By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 523. A bill to authorize Boards of Education in certain counties to provide a pension plan for county employees.
By Mr. Myrick of 1st-
Senate Bill No. 6. A bill to amend the Code relating to the power of Street Railway companies leasing and selling property.
By Mr. Vaughn of 34th-
Senate Bill No. 47. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act.
By Mr. Ford of lOth-
Senate Bill No. 101. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act.
By Mr. Brewer of 46th-
Senate Bill No. 126. A bill to create Board of Commissioners of Coffee County.
By Mr. Tyson of 2d-
Senate Resolution No. 13. A resolution memorializing Congress to create a Waterways and Flood Commission.
By Mr. Rabun of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 33. A bill to repeal an Act prohibiting fishing in certain counties.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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473
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 109. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Comer.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the pas~age of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Cochran of Thomas-
House Bill No. 212. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Colson. of Glynn-
House Bill No. 276. A bill to authorize City of Brunswick to maintain an air port.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 461. A bill to create Board of Water Commissioners for City of Tennille.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 468. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cail and Powell of Screven-
House Bill No. 483. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Sylvania.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 487. A bill to provide that certain counties may grant pensions to employees.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 489. A bill to amend the charter for the City of Macon.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Vandiviere of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 103. A bill to amend an Act abolishing office of County Treasurer of Cherokee County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Vandiviere of 39th-
Senate Bill r\o. 104. A bill to abolish offices of taxreceiver and tax-collector of Cherokee County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Vandiviere of 39th-
Senate Bill No. 106. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Clerk of Commissioners of Cherokee County.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of vVare-
House Bill No. 469. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 481. A bill to repeal Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Atkinson County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 482. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Atkinson County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the Senate were read the first time and offered to the Committees:
By Mr. Whaley of 35th-
Senate Bill No. 40. A bill authorizing fraternal benefit societies to become incorpora.ted in this State.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.
By Messrs. Redwine of 26th and Bird of 49th-
Senate Bill No. 100. A bill to define and prohibit bucket shops in this State.
Referred to Committee on Manufactures.
The following resolution of the Senate was read and :adopted:
By Messrs. Terrell of the 36th, Lane of the 13th, and others-
Senate Resolution No. 31. A resolution commending William W. Brewton, for his publications, to the people of the entire South, and for other purposes.
Under the regular order of business the following bills :and resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 27. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide a course of instruction in the public schools of this State to encourage and promote the protection and conservation of birds, animals, fishes and forests, and all other forms of useful wild life, and for other purposes.
Mr. Wilson of Wilcox moved the previous question and the motion prevailed.
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Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the previous question and the motion was lost.
The main question was ordered.
The following committee substitute was read and adopted:
By the Committee:
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to provide a course of instructions in the public schools of Georgia for the encouragement and promotion of protection to and conservation of birds, animals and fish, forest and any and all other forms of useful wild life, and to require the principals or teachers of every school to certify in his or her report that such instruction has been given in the schools in or under his or her control, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of same, that for the purposes of lessening crime and raising the standard of good citizenship and inculcating in the minds of the children of this State a spirit of thrift, economy and kindness therefor by including in the curiculum of all public schools in the State of Georgia a course of training to teach, promote and encourage the conservation and protection of birds, animals, fish, forest and any and all other forms of useful wild life.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that in every public school of this State a period of not less than twenty-five minutes of each week during the entire school term shall be devoted to teaching the pupils thereof the practical value of conserving and protecting birds, animals, fish, forest and other forms of wild life, also the humane treatment and protection of our domestic
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birds and animals, as well as the part they fulfill in the
economy of nature. It may be optional with the teacher
whether this period shall be a consecutive twenty-five minutes or be divided into shorter periods during the week, and it shall also be within the discretion of the teacher as to the method of instruction to be employed. The instruction herein prescribed shall constitute a definite purpose of the curriculum of study in all the public schools of this State.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that each and everv teacher in the schools of this State shall certify in his ~r her reports that the instruction provided for has been imparted in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
Sec. 4. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, by substitute, the ayes were 105, nays 26.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By Messrs. Rosser and Hutcheson of Walker-
House Bill No. 28. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize the State Highway Board of Georgia on behalf of the State of Georgia, to comply with the terms and conditions of certain Acts of Congress providing Federal appropriations for the paving and improvement of the LaFayette Extension Road, and for other purposes.
Mr. Byars of Spalding moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
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The following committee substitute was read and adopted:
By the Committee-
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to authorize the State Highway Board of Georgia on behalf of the State of Georgia, to comply with the terms and conditions of a certain Act of Congress providing a Federal Appropriation for the paving and improvement of the LaFayette Extension road-said road being an approach road to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park; to substitute where necessary or practicable the mileage of said road for existing mileage of the State Aid System> to-wit: Route 55, beginning at Naomi and extending to Rock Springs, Georgia, in vValker County, and to allot additional mileage if necessary, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That the State Highway Board of Georgia is hereby authorized and empowered to comply with the terms and conditions of the following Act of Congress relative to the paving and improvement of the road hereinafter described:
(a) An Act approved May 9, 1928 providing for the paving of the Government Road, known as the LaFayette Extension Road commencing at Lee and Gordon's Mill near Chickamauga and Chickamauga National Military Park and extending to LaFayette, Georgia, constituting an approach road to Chicakamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, that whenever necessary or practicable in the execution of the purposes of this Act .that the State Highway Board is authorized, empowered
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and directed to substitute the mileage of said road, or any part thereof, for existing mileage of the State Aid System of Highways in said County, to-wit: Route 55, beginning at Naomi and extending to Rock Springs, Georgia, in Walker County, and to allot additional mileage if necessary.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted that in the execution of the purposes of this Act and the State Highway Board's compliance with same, that the State Highway Board shall not expend a sum greater than one hundred ninetythree thousand five hundred dollars ($193,500.00).
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts thereof herewith conflicting are repealed.
The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, by substitute, the ayes were 104, nays 17.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by substitute.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Messrs. Still and Brown and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 30. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize non-resident fraternal benefit societies to become incorporated in this State, and for other purposes.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved to table the bill and the motion prevailed.
By Mr. Kimbrough of HarrisHouse Resolution No. 9-31a. A resolution to reim-
burse J. H. Carpenter for bail, and for other purposes.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 34. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the ordinarie:; of the several counties of this State to appoint guardians for idiots, lunatics, and insane persons in certain cases therein provided, and for other purposes.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved that further consideration of the till be postponed until next Tuesday morning and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
By Mr. Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 44. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Section 2415 of the Civil Code of Georgia so as to provide for the licensing of insurance companies chartered by the State of Georgia or other States or foreign governments, organized or beginning business during the current year, and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By Mr. Davis of l\1itchellAmend House Bill No. 44 by adding a ne~ Section at
the end of said bill, to be numbered "Section 2", and to read as follows: Section 2. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
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The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
Mr. Stokes of Twiggs moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Mr. Traylor of Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 65. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the establishment and maintenance of public libraries, and for other purposes.
Mr. Colson of Glvnn moved that the House do now adjourn and the moti~n was lost.
Mr. \Vestbrook of Dougherty moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed until next Wednesday morning and the motion was lost.
Mr. \Vestbrook of Dougherty moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
The following amendment was read and lost:
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
Amend House Bill No. 65 by adding the following words at the end of Section 3: "Provided, none of the provisions of this Act shall apply to Fulton County."
Miss Kempton of Fulton moved that the House reconfider its action in failing to adopt the above amendment, and the motion prevailed.
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The amendment was adopted.
Mr. Tippins of Evans moved to table the bill and all amendments thereto, and the motion prevailed.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Honorable Marvin O'Neal, Jr., of Chatham, Honorable H. A. Legg and Miss Bernice Legg of Lincoln.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mes~rs. Howard of Long, Byars of Spalding, Walker of Ben Hill, and Martin of Liberty.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until Monday morning at 11:00 o'clock.
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483
REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
MoNDAY, JuLY 22, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 11 :00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules. 2. Reports of Standing Commit~ees. 3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time. 4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application. 5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent House Bills Nos. 315 and 105 were withdrawn from further consideration of the House.
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JOURNAL oF THE HousE,
By unanimous consent Senate Bill No. 126, favorably reported, was recommitted to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Lane of the 13th-
Senate Resolution No. 36. A resolution extending an invitation to the National Editorial Association to come to Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Pilcher, Parker and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 39. A bill to amend an Act to extend the term of office of the secretary of the Richmond County Board of Education.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 40. A bill to authorize the Board of Education of Richmond County to issue bonds.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 41. A bill to amend an Act to regulate public instruction in Richmond County.
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487
By Messrs. Awtrey and Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 76. A bill to authorize the City of Marietta to issue bonds.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 96. A bill to amend an act relative to the Board of Education of Richmond County.
By Messrs. Still and Brown and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 252. A bill to allow the City of Atlanta to supplement county school funds.
By Messrs. Hewell and Adams of Elbert-
House Bill No. 280. A bill to amend an Act creating a system of public schools for Elberton.
By Messrs. Hewell and Adams of Elbert-
House Bill No. 281. A bill to amend the charter of Elberton.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 324. A bill to abolish the Board of Commons of Columbus.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Tyson of second-
Senate Bill No. 20. A bill to amend the Act creating the Department of Archives.
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By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Resolution No. 24. A resolution to create a commission to study the laws with reference to a teacher retirement law.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were in traduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 548. A bill to aid the Western & Atlantic R. R. by the creation of a Commission authorized to contract in the name of the State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Western and Atlantic Railroads.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 549. A bill to amend the Constitution authorizing certain counties to pass zoning laws.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 550. A bill to amend the Constitution authorizing County Commissioners of Fulton County to administer sewerage and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 551. A bill to authorize Commissioners of Fulton County to maintain sewerage and water mains.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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489
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 552. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Tybee.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 553. A bill to amend the Act creating the City Court of Savannah.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 554. A bill to require State Veterinarian to maintain a system of control to eradicate swine diseases.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Brown of Greene-
House Bill No. 555. A bill to appropriate funds to Department of Agriculture to induce people to use Georgia food products.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 556. A bill to regulate the admissions of persons to practice law.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 557. A bill to provide for the revival of charter of a corporation within ten years after the expiration of said charter.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Messrs. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill No. 558. A bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of officers of State Prison Farm.
Referred to Committee on Penitentiary.
By Mr. Lance of Hall-
House Bill No. 559. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Gainesville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 560. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Mallard of Charlton-
House Bill No. 561. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for County of Charlton.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Nelson of Cook-
House Bill No. 562. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Lenox.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 563. A bill to provide for registration of bottles and containers of carbonic acid gas and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
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491
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 564. A bill to provide for a Board of Commissioners for Early County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 565. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Ranger.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 566. A bill to require dealers in motor <:ars to pay same license fees that are required of other people.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 567. A bill to require poll taxes to be paid by women.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 568. A bill to amend the General tax Act in respect of occupation tax on Abstract Companies.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 569. A bill to amend the tax Act so as to define what territory is near a city.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
Ho~se Bill No. 570. A bill to amend the general tax Act so as to forbid municipalities from interfering therewith.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 571. A bill to repeal Act creating City Court for Miller County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 572. A bill to provide for a stamp tax on promissory notes.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 573. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Monticello.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Ross of ApplingHouse Bill No. 574. A bill to make it unlawful to set
fire to any woods except in clearing ground.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.
By Mr. Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 575. A bill to amend the Code-relative
to peddling without a license.
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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493
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 576. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to permit certain cities to exempt homes from taxation.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 577. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to permit City of Elberton to increase its bonded indebtedness.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Messrs. Walker of Ben Hill and Howell of Irwin-
House Bill No. 578. A bill to regulate consignment of farm produce.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 579. A bill to regulate sale of powdered milk.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 580. A bill to abolish City Court of Fairburn.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 581. A bill to establish City Court of Fairburn.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Resolution No. 68. A resolution providing for the payment of the remainder of the 1929 appropriation to the University of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Gillen of Bibb-
House Resolution No. 69-578b. A resolution for relief of J. F. Herring as surety.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Resolution 71-578d. A resolution to pay funeral expenses of Lieut. Butler, killed while on duty for the State Militia.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
Mr. Walker of Ben Hill County, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Corporation has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 300 do pass. House Bill No. 301 do pass. House Bill No. 302 do pass. House Bill No. 534 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
WALKER of Ben Hill, Chairman.
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Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 516 do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 517 do pass.
House Bill No. 518 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
J. C. BEASLEY of Tattnall,
Chairman.
Mr. Parker of Richmond County, Chairman of the Committee on Manufactures, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Manufactures has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 100 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
PARKER of Richmond,
Chairman.
Mr. Martin of Troup County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recomcommendation that:
House Bill No. 83 do pass. House Bill No. 120 do pass. House Bill No. 449 do pass. House Bill No. 521 do pass. Senate Bill No. 94 do pass. Senate Bill No. 98 do pass. House Resolution No. 24-226 c do pass. House Resolution No. 45-390 a do pass. House Resolution No. 23-226 b do pass.
Respectfully submitted, MARTIN of Troup, Chairman, Special Judiciary,
By L. W. PARR, Secretary.
Mr. Martin of Troup County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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497
House Bill No. 493 do not pass. Senate Bill No. 108 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, MARTIN of Troup, Chairman. Special Judiciary,
By L. W. PARR, Secretary.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House, and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Weeks of Columbia-
House Bill No. 83. A bill to amend an Act abolishing fee system existing in Superior Courts of Augusta Judicial Circuit.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 120. A bill to repeal an Act providing for holding four terms a year of Superior Court of Walton County.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 300. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Newnan.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 301. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Newnan.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 302. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Newnan.
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By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 534. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Kingsland.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 449. A bill to amend an Act establishing an Act creating juvenile courts =n certain counties.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 516. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to exemption from taxation of farm implements up to $200.00.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 517. A. bill to amend the Constitution so as to exempt certain farm lands from taxation.
By Mr. Nelson of Macon-
House Bill ~o. 518. A bill to amend an Act relative to the official standard grades for peaches and apples.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 521. :\ bill to change time of holding Superior Court of Troup County.
By Mr. Kiker of Fannin-
House Resolution No. 23-226b. :\ resolution to pay sheriff of Fannin County reward for apprehension of :\rthur Brooks.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 24-226c. A re:olution to pay estate of A. S. Allen for services rendered as Tax Auditor.
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499
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Resolution No. 45-390a. A resolution to release R. G. Davis as surety on a bond.
By Mr. Pitner of 50th-
Senate Bill No. 94. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Washington.
By Mr. Allen of 41st-
Senate Bill No. 98. A bill to provide for holding three terms of Fannin County Superior Court each year
By Messrs. Redwine of 26th and Bird of 49th-
Senate Bill No. 100 A bill to define and prohibit bucket shops.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 19 A bill to amend an Act fixing the salary of Treasurer of Colquitt County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 63. A bill to amend an Act creating Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Carroll County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Ross of Appling-
House Bill No. 97. A bill to vest in tax collectors of certain counties the powers of ex-officio sheriff as to collection of tax fi. fas.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Ross of :\ppling-
House Bill No. 99. :\ bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for County of Appling.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 271. :\ bill to amend an Act creating office of Tax Commissioner of Tift County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0. The bil having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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501
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 272. A bill to provide that Tax Commissioners of certain counties shall be ex-officio sheriffs for purpose of collecting tax fi. fas.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was pas~ed.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 523. A bill to authorize Boards of Education in certain counties to provide for a retirement fund for teachers.
The report of the Committee, wh ch was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
Hou~e Bill No. 524. A bill to authorize certain counties to insure lives and health .of teachers.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the pa~sage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Thrash of Coffee-
House Bill No. 381. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Douglas.
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The substitute offered by Mr. Thrash of Coffee was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite comtitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By Messrs. Brannen and Cone of Bulloch-
Hause Bill No. 444. A bill to provide that Tax Collectors in certain counties shall be ex-officio sheriffs for the purpose of levying and collecting tax fi. fas.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mes~rs. Beaton and Stanton of \:\'are-
House Bill ~o. 467. A bill to amend an Act creating Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for \Vare County_
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was. agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 495. A bill to abolish the charter of the Menlo School District in Chattooga County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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503
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committee:
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 3. A bill to define and declare the amount of highway mileage and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 20. :\ bill to amend an Act creating State Department of Archives and History.
Referred to Committee on Public Property.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Resolution No. 24. A resolution to create a commission to study laws with reference to a Sound Teacher Retirement Law.
The following re.:olution of the House was read and ordered to lie on the table one day:
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Resolution No. 70-578c. A resolution calling upon the heads of the University of Georgia, and its Branches, for information as to sums received for writing articles, and for other purposes.
The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
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By Mr. Lane of the 13th-
Senate Resolution No. 36. A resolution extending an invitation to the National Editorial Association to come to Georgia, and for other purposes.
Under orders of the day the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and again read:
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 17. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an increase of the gasoline occupation tax, to provide for the allocation of the same, and for other purposes.
Mr. Traylor of Richmond moved that the House instruct the Committee of the Whole House to limit individual speeches to 10 minutes and the motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House instructed the Committee of the \Vhole House to dispense with the reading of the bill, substitutes and all amendments thereto, in their entirety, in the Committee of the Whole House.
Mr. Edwards of Lowndes moved that 300 copies of the amendments to the bill and all substitutes thereto be printed, and the motion was lost.
The bill, involving an appropriation, the House was resolved into a Committee of the Whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Tucker of Berrien as the Chairman thereof.
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its .Chairman, reported progress and asked leave to sit agam.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. Sam F. Garlington of Richmond, Bon. I. L. Price of Emanuel, Hon. W. C. Rozier of Dodge, Hon. W. H. Smith of Dodge, Hon. Thomas G. McLeod, ex-Governor of South Caro-
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505
lina, Hon. E. E. Dekle of Lowndes, Hon. J. Edward Way
of Chatham and Hon. R. D. Fox of Mcintosh.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved that the House do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe.
The Speaker anounced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
!iOf\
JouRNAL oF THE HousE,
RE;PRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
TuESDAY, JuLY 23, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:
Adams of Elbert
Brown of Emanuel
Adams of Wilkes
Brown of Fulton
Adkins
Brown of Greene
Alexander of Chatham Burch
Alexander of DeKalb Burgin
Alford
Byars
Allen
Cail
Andrews
Cannon
Arnold
Chalker
Ashley
Chick
Atwood
Cochran
Awtrey
Coleman
Bandy
Collier
:Barker
Cols-on
:Barrett
Cone
:Battle of Muscogee Cooper
:Battle of Schley
Courson
Bearden
Cozart
Beasley
Crawford
Beaton
Cromartie
:Bedingfield
Crowe
:Bell
Culpepper of Echols
:Bennett
Culpepper of Fayette
:Bentley
Davis of Floyd
Blalock
Davis of Mitchell
Bland
Dickey
Bostwick
Dominick
Boykin of Carroll
Dubose
Boykin of Lincoln Duncan
:Brannen
Dykes
Brock
Edmondson
Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison HatchEr Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Hubbard
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507
Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key
Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith
Mills MontgomerY Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Ram speck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough
Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
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JouRNAL oF THE HousE,
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the firsf part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent House Bills Nos. 415 and 520 were withdrawn from further consideration of the House.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the second time and recommitted:
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 552. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the Town of Tybee, Georgia, and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 553. A bill to be en ti tied an Act to amend an Act creating the City Court of Savannah, and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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509
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Kimbrough of Harris-
House Resolution No. 66. A resolution that the Legislature join the Texas General Assembly in petitioning the farm relief board.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 151. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 163. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 177. A bill to provide a new government for the City of Calhoun.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 178. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 242. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colquitt.
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By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 345. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun.
By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 346. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Waco.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 378. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 391. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
By Mr. Watson of Paulding-
House Bill No. 405. A bill to amend the charter of Dallas.
By Mr. Burch of Dodge-
House Bill No. 410. A bill to amend the act creating a system of public schools for Eastman.
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 445. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Sandersville.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requts1te constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
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511
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 30. A resolution creating the Pulaski Sesqui-Centennial Commission.
The following message was received .from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 179. A bill to provide for the establishment and maintenance of public libraries.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 582. A bill to define and fix the age of consent.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 583. A bill to amend the Code relative to recordation of conditional bills of sale.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Duncan of HoustonHouse Bill No. 584. A bill to provide for three terms
a year of Superior Court of Houston County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 585. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Camden County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 586. A bill to abolish Board of Commissioners of Camden County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 587. A bill to set aside 60% of gas tax funds for purpose of meeting obligations of State Highway Department incurred by law.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 588. A bill to regulate the payment of insurance policies.
Referred to Committee on Inmrance.
By Messrs. Huddleston and Mullins of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 589. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manchester.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Chick of Walton-
House Bill No. 590. A bill to provide for a State Board of Tuner Ex~miners and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 591. A bill to permit semmg for fish under certain conditions.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 592. A bill to provide that motor vehicles from other states hauling pa8sengers shall not be given the 30 days courtesy allowed visitors in this state.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. West of Randolph-
House Bill No. 593. A bill to authorize county authorities to work roads in municipalities which do not collect a road tax and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 594. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Blakely.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of \\'are-
House Bill No. 595. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Gevernment.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Resolution No. 72-595a. A resolution providing for unpaid balance of 1929 appropriation to 9th District A. & M. School.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Mr. Beaton of \>Yare-
House Resolution No. 73. A resolution providing that House Bill No. 110 shall be set as a special order for July 30.
Referred to Committee on Rule.o.
Mr. Moore of Colquitt County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, a3 chairman, to report the same back to the Hou:oe with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill ~o. 59 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
L. L. MooRE of Colquitt,
Vice-Chairman.
Mr. ~ew of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary ~o. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
House Bill No. 433 do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 501 do pass. House Bill No. 466 do pass.
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House Bill No. 415 do not pass. Respectfully submitted, NEW of Laurens, Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following Hou~e Bills and House Resolution of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendations as follows:
That:
House Bill No. 465 by Mr. Mooty of Troup do pass.
House Bill No. 435 by Messrs. Bentley of Murray and Hardin of Whitfield do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 210 by Mr. Chalker of Pulaski do pass by substitute.
House Resolution No. 62 by Messrs. Duncan of Houston, Gillen of Bibb and Cone of Bulloch do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 176 by Mr. Chalker of Pulaski do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Mitchell,
Chairman.
Mr. Kennedy of Lamar County, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Military Affairs has had under consideration the following bill .of the house and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 309 do pa3s.
Respectfully submitted,
KEKNEDY of Lamar,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall Countv, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, ~ubmitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 246 do pass as amended. House Bill No. 60 do pass as amended. Senate Bill No. 21 do pass. House Bill No. 503 do pass. House Bill No. 114 do pass. House Bill No. 113 do pass. House Bill No. 55-480f do pass. House Bill No. 535 do pass. House Bill No. 470 do pass. House Bill No. 506 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall,
Chairman.
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Mr. Awtrey of Cobb County, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 443 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
AwTREY of Cobb,
Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of CarrollHouse Bill No. 60. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Carrollton.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of BartowHouse Bill No. 113. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Cartersville.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of BartowHouse Bill No. 114. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Cartersville.
By Mr. Chalker of PulaskiHouse Bill No. 176. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Hawkinsville.
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By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 210. A bill to amend an Act of 1922 found on page 413.
By Mr. Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 246. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cartersville.
By Mr. Gillen of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 307. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing military forces of this State.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 433. A bill to require purchasers of cattle to take a receipt from the seller.
By Mr. Logan of Banks-
House Bill No. 443. A bill to amend the prohibition laws of this state.
By Mr. Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 465. A bill to require defunct banks to liquidate through the Superior Court.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 466. A bill to allow attorneys to read the law before a jury.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 470. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
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By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 501. A bill to amend the Code relative to tax collectors having power to levy and collect tax fi. fas.
By Mr. Awtrey of Cobb-
House Bill No. 503. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Acworth.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 506. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 535. A bill to abolish the charter of Coligny Beach.
By Mr. Gillen of Bibb and others-
House Resolution No. 62-514b. A resolution for a commission to prepare a new Code.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 55-480f. A resolution that the first Sunday in September be set aside as Teachers' Day.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 21. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Darien.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 59: A bill to amend the Constitution so as to permit counties to employ agricultural agents.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
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By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 120. A bill to repeal an Act providing for holding four terms of Superior Court in Walton County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 145, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 300. A bill to amend the charter for the City of Newnan relative to zoning laws.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 146, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 301 A bill to perm t City of Newnan to purchase a landing field
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 147, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill ~o. 302. A bill to permit the City of Newnan to condemn certain private property.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 148, nays 0.
The bill hav ng received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 521. A bill to change the time of holding Superior Court of Troup County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 150, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill 1\'o. 534. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Kingsland.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 149, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 98. A bill providing for holding three terms of Fannin County Superior Court.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 151, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Pitner of the 50th-
Senate Bill No. 94. A bill to amend the charter of the City Court of Washington.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 152, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Under the order of unfinished business, the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 17. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an :\ct providing for an increase of the gasoline occupation tax, to provide for the allocation of the same, and for other purposes.
The bill, involving an appropriation, the House was resolved into a Committee of the \Vhole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Tucker of Berrien as the chairman thereof.
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its chairman, reported progress and asked leave to sit agam.
Mr. Rosser of \Valker moved that the House instruct the Committee of the \\'hole House on tomorrow to report back Hou~e Bill ~o. 17 to tre House for passage, not later than 11:00 o'clock, A. M. and the motion prevailed.
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Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. H. C.
Saunders of Liberty, Mrs. Earl Haskins of Chicago, and
Dr. J. W. Palmer of Montgomery.
The following Message was received from His Excellency,
Governor L. G. Hardman, through his Secretary, Mr.
Wilson, and read:
THIRD MESSAGE
TO
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA. July 23, 1929.
MR. PRESIDENT, MR. SPEAKER, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL AssEMBLY:
I desire to call to your attention the condition that exists in reference to the pensions of the Confederate Veterans, which are to be paid quarterly at the rate of $200,000 per annum each.
The first quarterly payment was paid on April 10, 1929. There had accumulated $150,689.26, which had been collected from the cigar and cigarette tax for the payment of pensions. This sum of money could not be used for any other purpose.
There was due the pensioners of this State for the first quarterly payment $347,081.00. It is clear to be seen that if the total sum of money, $347,081.00, which was due the pensioners could be paid it was necessary to borrow $200,000.00.
The amount available to check in the State Treasury on April 10, 1929, was $70,068.99, which makes it apparent that the money was not available to check for the purpose of paying the pensioners at this date.
Then, if the above amount of $347,081.00 could be paid, the State must borrow money. The Governor in order to ascertain the authority invested in him to borrow this sum of money, addressed a letter to the Attorney General asking his opinion as to whether or not the Governor had the right, under our law, to borrow this sum of money. This letter of the Governor addressed to the Attorney General was as follows:
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"April 2, 1929."
"HoN. GEORGE M. NAPIER,
Attorney-General,
Atlanta, Ga.
My Dear Sir:-
If there is a delay in gathering taxes and a shortage in the cigar and cigarette taxes which provide revenue for paying the Confederate Veterans, would the Governor be authorized under the $500,000.00 borrowing act to borrow enough money to finish paying the pensions?
Would the Governor be permitted to pay the interest on this loan from the sum borrowed or from the General Fund of the State Treasury?
Thanking you for an early reply, I am
Yours very truly,
L. G. HARDMAN,
Governor.''
The Attorney General's reply was as follows:
"April 3rd, 1929."
"HoN. L. G. HARDMAN,
Governor,
State Capitol.
Dear Governor:
This is an immediate reply to yours of the 2nd inst. just received, wherein you state:
"If there is a delay in gathering taxes and a shortage in the cigar and cigarette taxes which provides revenue for paying the Confederate Veterans, would the Governor be authorized under the $500,000.00 borrowing act to borrow enough money to finish paying the pensions?
"Would the Governor be permitted to pay the interest on this loan from the sum borrowed or from the General Fund of the State Treasurer?''
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Under the constitutional provision that you are authorized to borrow $500,000.00, because of a casual deficiency in the revenue, it would seem that you are authorized to borrow up to that sum for the purpose of completing the payment of the pensions, the same to be repaid to the lender out of the taxes gathered during the year.
As to paying the interest, the Supreme Court has held that unearned interest is not a part of the debt. So it would seem that it would be better to make a note for the interest, payable at the end of the borrowing period or let the sum of money so borrowed bear interest from date.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. M. NAPIER,
Attorney General."
The sum of $200,000.00 under the authority vested in the Governor, as recommended by the Attorney General, was borrowed for the purpose of completing the payment of the first quarter, and the sum so borrowed to draw interest from date and payable September 10, 1929, which must be paid back to the lender at that date.
No debt shall be contracted by or on behalf of the State, except to supply such temporary deficit as may exist in the treasury in any year from necessary delay in collecting the taxes of that year, (a) to repeal invasion, suppress insurrection, and defend the State in time of war, or to pay the existing public debt but the debt created to supply deficiencies in revenue shall not exceed, in the aggregate, five hundred thousand dollars, and any loan made for this purpose shall be repaid out of the taxes levied for the year in which the loan is made.
There has also accrued another quarterly payment, which should be paid not later than June. The sum due and payable during the second quarter is $335,672.00, which has not been paid.
There has accumulated from the cigar and cigarette tax, all told, up to this time, $155,842.37, leaving a difference between the sum set aside from cigar and cigarette tax of $179,829.23, which it will be necessary to secure to complete the payment of the pensions of the Confederate Soldiers for the second quarter.
It does not appear to the Governor that the $300,000.00, which is a part of the special sum of $500,000.00 of his borrow-
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ing capacity, should be used in again supplementing the cigar and cigarette tax that has accumulated for the payment of pensions-$155,842.37. It would leave the State unsafe, with but a small sum for the protection of the various interests as provided by law, and therefore, this should not be encroached upon.
It is also apparent that if this sum of $179,829.63 was borrowed, we would have a very small amount in the State Treasury, since today there is only $190,000.00 subject to check. Therefore, the Governor strongly recommends that you make provision for the payment of Confederate Veterans.
It is also apparent to the Governor that the mere fact of allocating funds does not furnish sufficient funds to pay the appropriations as provided by the Legislature to the Confederate Veterans; and that a definite sum should be provided and secured to be paid at definite times.
STATE SANITARIUM
There is due the State Sanitarium for maintenance of the unfortunates at Milledgeville $100,000.00, which could be paid out of the General Treasury, leaving $90,000.00 subject to check, which should be done.
There is also due the State Sanitarium for buildings, appropriated in 1927, the amount of $250,000.00, one building has been completed, costing the State, besides the equipment, $201,000.00, which cares for 420 patients. It will be necessary to provide revenue to care for $250,000.00 for buildings, which was appropriated in 1927 without providing revenue for the same.
The number of inmates in this institution is 5,230. When the present building is completed, which is now under headway, we could care for only 4,400 patients, on the allowing of 50 sq. ft. per bed. In the dormitory, figuring on 100 sq. ft. for dormitory space, our capacity would be around 3,300 patients. The architect's basis is 80 sq. ft. per patient for room space. No definite amount of space has ever been agreed upon. However, 1,000 feet of cubic air is required for every individual.
It is recommended by the Superintendent, Dr. Swint, that it will be necessary in addition to the present buildings to have another building, costing something like $500,000.00, to provide for SEVEN or EIGHT HUNDRED patients. We are overcrowded now, and there is yet a waiting list of more than 700 patients, 350 white females, 300 white males and around 200 colored males.
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These buildings that are now being constructed are fire proof.
I recommend to you the providing for of revenue to take care of the important needs of this institution, including patients and buildings.
There is no need that is more imperative than that of providing for revenue and room space for these unfortunates, and I recommend that you make provision at as early date as possible to provide for these unfortunates, and to provide a new building.
The matter of changing to a new location for the negro unfortunates is being considered. I suggest to you that if the negroes, who are now a part of the 5,230 patients-there being 1,800 of these negroes, could be moved to the State Farm, which buildings would be perhaps sufficient, and the other buildings renovated, we could care for the present needs of the State Sanitarium at Milledgeville. In that event it would be necessary that you secure another site for the criminals, which would require buildings as well as farm lands.
I am informed that the State Farm at Milledgeville is not self-sustaining, and that they are in arrears in the operation of this department, there being appropriated $80,000.00 each year.
The State Prison Farm has 3, 700 acres of land, with 77 buildings, which is valued at $155,675.00. If this indicates the value of the land and the buildings, the land must be of a very inferior quality of soil, and the buildings of a very low value.
I commend this to you for your study and thought.
SCHOOL FOR MENTAL DEFECTIVES
The school for mental defectives at Gracewood, Georgia, contains 325 acres of land and 17 buildings, which is estimated in the report furnished by the Secretary of the State Board of Health at $113,687.00.
These buildings are not especially suited for the work that is done at this school, and the quality of construction is not of the highest type.
The 325 acres of land it appeals to the Governor are of very low type of soil. It is so poor that it doesn't even grow desirable shade trees, which should be on the grounds and in the parks for these children.
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It seems to the Governor of this State that it is desirable that we have a better type of soil for truck farming for these children; and that we should also have soil that would be attractive in the way of growing vegetables that might interest some of the children of the higher type; also flower gardening and other things that some of the children at this institution would be especially interested in, and that would aid in the treatment and development of the mental defectives.
It appeals to the Governor of this State, since our lands are so valuable and so very cheap at this time, that we should consider the advisability of securing a better type of soil, which would make the home for these defectives more attractive and desirable, and that could be secured at this stage of values at a very reasonable price. The value placed on this farm and buildings is $113,687.00. It is the judgement of the Governor that this is too high a value for this property, and he recommends that the Committee from the Legislature which has in charge the inspection of the grounds and public buildings be directed to make an investigation, in order that we may arrive at a more definite knowledge as to the value of this place; and also to investigate other places that would be more desirable for these unfortunates.
Most Respectfully,
L. G. HARDMAN, GovERNOR.
Mr. Traylor of Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn; the motion prevailed, and House. Bill No 17 went over as unfinished business.
Leave of absence was granted to l\1r. Turner of Brooks, and Mr. Johnston of Cherokee.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
WEDNESDAY, JuLY 24, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9 :00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. Passage of uncontested bills and resolutions applying to Judicial Circuits and Courts in the State.
6. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent House Resolution No. 38-328a was withdrawn from the Committee on Appropriations and recommitted to the Committee on Pensions.
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By unanimous consent 300 copies of House Bill No. 425 were ordered to be printed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Tyson of the 2ndSenate Bill No. 43. A bill to amend the Act creating
The Coastal Plains Experiment Station.
By Mr. Smith of the 25thSenate Bill ~o. 149. :\ bill to amend the charter of the
Town of Talbotton.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmslte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Miss Kempton and Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 101. A bill to authorize certain counties to fix the term of the fiscal year.
By Messrs. McKelvey and Holt of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 407. A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Dacula.
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By Mr. Peterson of Montgomery-
House Bill No. 414. A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Tarrytown.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 9. A resolution providing that the names of persons who fought in the world War shall be recorded with the clerks of the Superior Courts.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 596 A bill to repeal an Act regulating grading of peaches.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Jones of McDuffie and others-
House Bill No. 597. A bill to provide for the manner in which claims on insurance shall be paid.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 598. A bill to appropriate funds to Board of Health to be used in treatment of tuberculosis.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Mr. Brown of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 599. A bill to provide that Boards of Commissioners of certain counties shall appoint auditors.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson and Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 600. A bill to repeal the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Messrs. Crawford of Floyd and Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 601. A bill to provide for contingent expenses of Superior Court Judges.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Key of Jasper and Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 602. A bill to amend the General Tax Act relative to definition of "in or near cities."
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 603. A bill to provide for the collection of an income tax.
Referred to Committee on vVays and Means.
By Mr. Dominick of Pike-
House Bill No. 604. A. bill to create a new Judicial Circuit to be called the Griffin Circuit.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 605. A bill to merge Campbell County with Fulton County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 606. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fairburn.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Crawford and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 607. A bill to licem:e motor vehicle operators and chauffeurs.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 608. A bill to amend an Act creating a system of public schools for City of Carrollton.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 609. A bill to exempt from taxation gasoline used by airplanes.
Referred to Committee on \Vays and Means.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell--
House Bill No. 610. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fairburn.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Messrs. Hodges and Maynard of Sumter-
House Bill No. 611. A bill to change from the fee to salary system in certain counties, the clerk of the superior court.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Stanton of \Yare-
House Bill No. 612. A bill to amend the charter of the City of waycross.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Cone of Bulloch-
Hause Resolution No. 74-610a. A resolution to define legal status of the unpaid appropriations of 1928 and 1929.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
Mr. Walker of Ben Hill County, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 402 do pass. Respectfully submitted, WALKER of Ben Hill, Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
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535
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 389, an Act to amend an Act approved August 25, 1927, entitled "an Act to provide for the establishment and maintenance of consolidated public schools; to fix standards for same;" and for other purposes do pass by committee substitute.
House Bill No. 549, an Act to legalize and regulate the assessment and collection by Boards of Trustees of the public schools of Georgia for the purpose of paying for fuel and necessary expenses do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, DAvrs of Floyd, Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 206 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, HowARD of Chattahoochee,
Chairman.
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Mr. Still of Fulton County, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 500 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
STILL of Fulton,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 552 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
SLOAN of Hall,
Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the
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House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 29-270a do pass. House Bill No. 357 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, BuRCH of Dodge, Chairman.
Mr. Martin of Troup County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 156 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 155 do pass. House Bill No. 416 do pass. House Bill No. 553 do pass. House Resolution No. 69-578b do pass. Senate Bill No. 44 do pass. Senate Bill No. 11 do pass. House Bill No. 107 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, MARTlN of Troup, Chairman.
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Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 143 do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 393 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
CuLPEPPER of Fayette,
Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Boykin of LincolnHouse Bill No. 143. A bill to levy a tax on incomes.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 155. A bill to amend an Act providing
for reporters in City Courts in certain counties.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 156. A bill providing for the appoint-
ment of reporters in city courts in certain counties.
By Mr. Pace of CobbHouse Bill No. 206. A bill to create a State Board of
Eugenics.
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By Messrs. Key of Jasper and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 357. A bill to amend the Georgia Motor Vehicles Laws relative to type of tags and fasteners.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens.
House Bill No. 389. A bill to amend an Act providing for consolidated public schools.
By Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette and Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 393. A bill to fix the salaries of certain State House officers.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 416. A bill to amend the Code relative to appointment of special criminal bailiffs for Superior and City Courts in certain counties.
By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 500. A bill to regulate the practice of bar bering.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill and others-
House Resolution No. 29-270a. A resolution that the Highway Board shall comply with the law in connecting certain county sites.
By Mr. Gillen of Bibb-
House Resolution No. 69-578b. A resolution for the relief of J. F. Herring as surety.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 11. A bill to legitimatize Edmund Black, Jr.
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By Mr. Redwine of the 26th and others-
Senate Bill No. 44. A bill to fix the regular terms of the courts of the Griffin Judicial Circuit.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Weeks of Columbia-
House Bill No. 83. A bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system existing in the Augusta Judicial Circuit.
The committee substitute was read and adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 3.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 56. A bill to amend an Act creating Municipal Court of Atlanta.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 113. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cartersville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 535. A bill to abolish the charter of the Town of Coligny Beach.
The report of the committee, which wa.> favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the pas5age of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 552. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Tybee.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 21. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Darien.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 114. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cartersville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 246. :\ bill to amend the charter of the City of Cartersville.
The amendment of the committee was read and adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
By Messrs. Bentley of Murray and Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 434. A bill to repeal an Act abolishing fee system in Superior Courts of Cherokee Judicial Circuit.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Bentley of Murray and Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 435. A bill to abolish fee sy~tem in Cherokee Judicial Circuit.
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The substitute of the committee was read and adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 449. A bill to amend an Act establishing in certain counties juvenile courts.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 135, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of \-\'are-
House Bill No. 470. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 501. A bill to amend the Code relative to tax collectors having the power of ex-officio sheriffs for the purpose of levying tax fi. fas.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bills the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Awtrey of Cobb-
House Bill No. 503. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Acworth.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the pas~age of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 506. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Griffin.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was p(lssed.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Tyson of the 2ndSenate Bill No. 43. A bill to amend an Act creating
Coastal Plains Experiment Station. Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
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545
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st--
Senate Bill No. 79. A bill to provide for maintenance of public libraries.
Referred to Committee on Public Library.
By Mr. Smith of the 25th-
Senate Bill No. 149. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Talbotton.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 9. A bill to provide that Clerks of Superior Courts shall record names of those who served in the World War.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 30. A bill to create the Georgia Pulaski Sesqui-Centennial Commission.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
The following resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read:
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
. House Resolution No. 70. A resolution requesting information from the head of the University of Georgia and the heads of the various Branches, and for other purposes.
Mr. Battle of Muscogee moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The resolution was adopted.
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Mr. Traylor of Richmond arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Under the order of unfinished busine~s the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and again read: By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt:
House Bill No. 17. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an increase of the gasoline occupation tax, to provide for the allocation of the same, and for other purposes.
The bill involving an appropnatton, the House was resolved into a Committee of tloe Whole House and the Speaker dec.ignated Mr. Tuc:ker of Berrien as the Chairman thereof.
The Committee of the Whole House arooe and through its Chairman, reported House Bill No. 17 back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute, as amended.
The following Minority Report was submitted and read:
A MINORITY REPORT
Mr. Speaker:
We, the undersigned members of the Ways and Means Committee, beg leave to submit the minority report to the committee's substitute for House Bill Nos. 450, 50,380, 17 and 90, for the following reason, to-wit:
This proposed two cents gas tax increase is an enormous sales tax levied on the people of this state, and it fails to give a just proportion of this increase to the counties of
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this state for the construction and maintenance of county roads.
(Signed) HowARD of Chattahoochee, BoYKIN of Lincoln, TucKER of Berrien, SHAW of Clay, NEw of Laurens, H. B. EDwARDS of Lowndes, H. W. NELSON of Cook, Jos. P. BRowN, L. L. PATTEN, J. M. SIMMONS, J. E. JoHNSON of Seminole, G. H. RICHARDSON, A. A. FowLER,
J. s. CRAWFORD,
B. R. TROTTER, JACKSON of Bleckley.
The following amendments to the Committee Substitute were read and adopted:
By the Committee-
Amend the Committee Substitute by adding a new Section after Section 2 to be known as Section 3, (subsequent Sections of said bill to be appropriately numbered) as follows, to-wit: Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that the word "four" in line three of Section six of said Act, be stricken and the word "six" be inserted in lieu thereof, so as to make the first sentence of Section six, as amended, read as follows: "Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That each distributor of fuels and kerosene engaged in such business in this State shall pay the occupation tax of six cents per gallon
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on fuels and one cent per gallon on kerosene as herein provided, to the Comptroller-General of this State."
By the Committee-
Amend the Committee Substitute as follows: In Section One, by striking the words "and one-half" from the quotation "four and one-half cents" in line ten; and by striking the words "one-half cent", substituting the words "one cent" in lieu thereof in line eleven; and by striking the words "and one-half" in line seven teen; and by striking the words "one-half cent" and substituting the words "one cent" at the end of line nineteen; and,
In Section Two, by striking the words "and one-half" in line six, and in sub-Section Two, line nineteen at the bottom of page Two, by striking the words "and one-half"; and in line Twenty-two of said Section, by striking the words "one half-cent" and substituting therefor "one cent."
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette asked unanimous consent that the Clerk of the House amend the caption of the Substitute to House Bill No. 17, so that said caption shall conform to the contents of the said Substitute, and the request was granted.
The following Substitute of the Committee was read and adopted as amended:
A BILL
To Amend "An Act providing for an occupation tax upon all distributors of motor-fuels and kerosene engaged in business in thi3 State distributing two and one-half cents per gallon of said motor-fuel tax for use in the construction of the State Aid system of roads, and one cent to the several counties of this State; requiring such distributors to register, make returns and give bond; providing for penalties for a violation of this Act, and
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for other purposes," approved August 24th, 1927; by amending the caption thereof; by providing for the distribution and allocation thereof; by providing for the future change of the distribution and allocation thereof; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that the caption of that certain act entitled "An Act providing for an occupation tax upon all distributors of motor-fuels and kerosene engaged in business in this State distributing two and one-half cents per gallon of said motor-fuel tax for use in the construction of the State Aid system of roads, and one cent to the several counties of this State; requiring such distributors to register, make returns and give bond, providing for penalties for a violation of this act, and for other purposes," approved August 24th, 1927, be and the same is hereby amended by striking the words "two and one-half cents" and substituting the words "four and one-half cents" therefor; and by adding the words "and one-half cent to the public schools of said State for an equalization school fund," and by adding the words "providing for the distribution and allocation thereof; providing for the future change of the distribution and allocation thereof;" so that said caption when so amended shall read as follows:
An Act providing for an occupation tax upon all distributors of motor-fuels and kerosene engaged in business in this State, distributing four and one-half cents per gallon of said motor fuel for use in construction of the State Aid system of roads, and one cent to the several counties of this State, and one-half cent to the public schools of said State for an equalization school fund; requiring such distributors to register, make returns and give bonds; providing for the distribution and allocation thereof; providing for the future change of the distribution and allocation thereof; providing for penalties for violation of this act, and for other purposes.
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Sec. 2. Be it further enacted that Section Two of said act approved August 24, 1927, be and the same is hereby amended as follows; (a) By striking the word "four" and by inserting in lieu thereof the word "six"; (b) By striking the words "two and one-half cents per gallon to the State Aid fund for use in construction on State Aid ~ystem of roads," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "four and one-half cents per gallon shall be set a~ide to the State Highway Fund or State Aid Fund for use in construction of the State Highway system of roads or State Aid system of roads;" (c) by adding the following, "that said six cents tax shall become operative and in effect on the first day of September, 1929;" so that said Section Two when so amended shall read as follows:
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that each distributor of fuels who engage in such business in this State shall pay an occupation tax of six cents per gallon for each and every gallon of such fuels (1) imported and sold within this State, or (2) imported and withdrawn for use within this State, or (3) manufactured, refined, produced or compounded within this State and sold for use and consumption within this State, or used and consumed within this State by the manufacturer, refiner, producer or compounder. Nothing in this act contained shall be so construed as to cause double taxation on any of the products specified herein. vVhere kerosene or fuels are manufactured or refined in this State and shipped out of this State and are brought back into this State and used or consumed the respective taxes herein fixed shall be paid on such kerosene and fuels. Any manufacturer or refiner in this State may sell to any duly licensed distributor under the terms of this act, and require the purchasing distributor to pay the tax herein imposed; provided such manufacturer or refiner shall report all such sales to the Comptroller-General not later than the next business day after the shipment was made, giving full details of the sale, including quantity, the car initials and number if a
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car load shipment, date of shipment, and name and address of consignee. That the proceeds of said tax shall be distributed as follows; four and one-half cents per gallon shall be set aside to the State Highway Fund, for use in construction of the State Highway System of roads, or State Aid System of roads; and one cent per gallon to the several counties of this State as now provided by law. The one-half cent of gas tax not allocated under the terms of this bill is hereby set aside to the public schools of said State for an equalization school fund. That said six cents tax shall become operative and in effect on the first day of September, 1929.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act be, and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by Substitute, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.
The bill, involving an appropriation, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs:
Adams of Elbert Adkins Alford Allen Andrews Arnold Ashley Atwood Awtrey Bandy Barker Battle of Muscogee Battle of Schley Bearden Beasley Beaton Bedingfield
Bell Bennett Bentley Blalock Bland Bostwick Boykin of Carroll Boykin of Lincoln Brannen Brock Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Brown of Greene Burch Burgin Byars Cail
Cannon Chick Cochran Coleman Collier Colson Cone Cooper Courson Cozart Crawford Cromartie Crowe Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd Dubose Duncan
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Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Griffin Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Holt Howard of Long Howell Hubbard Hutcheson Jackson Johnson of Seminole Jones of Burke Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough King Kirby Lance Lanham
Lee Lochliear Logan McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills Moore Mooty Mullins Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun
Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Sloan Stewart Still Stokes Stone Swain Swint Thrash Thomason Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wood Yawn
Those voting in the negative were Messrs:
Adams of Wilkes
Chalker
Alexander of Chatham Culpepper of Fayette
Alexander of DeKalb Dickey
Barrett
Dominick
Grayson Gullatt Harris of Crisp Hodges
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- Howard of Chatt'h'chee Lord
Huddleston
McWhorter
James
Mundy
Johnson of Franklin New
Kinnard
Peebles
Lewis
Pilcher
Roberts Slater Strickland Taylor Wind
Those not voting were Messrs:
Davis of Mitchell Dykes Hewell Hightower
Johnston Jones of Lumpkin McClain Montgomery
Stanton Wilkes Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 167, nays 29.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by Substitute, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Mr. Rosser of Walker-
House Resolution No. 76. A resolution that Committees of the House that are to visit Institutions and property of the State on trips of inspection be given an extension of time to August 2, 1929, and for other purposes.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. 0. K. Jones of Lowndes, Hon. Lowry Stone of Early, and Hon. H. P. Caro, member of the State Senate of Florida.
Mr. Byars of Spalding moved that the Hou,::;e do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of ab8ence was granted to Messrs. Johnston of Cherokee and Parker of Colquitt.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA GA.
THURSDAY, JuLY 25, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment th's day at 9 :00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, fa orably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of unconte!:ted local Home and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. PasS'Ilge of contested local Eou~e and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application, provided that only
five minutes stall te given to eacl- s:de to debate the bill
or resolution under con.:.ideration.
6. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
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By unanimous consent House Bills Nos. 254, 255, 256, 257, and 395 were withdrawn from further consideration of the House.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was read the second time and recommitted:
By Messrs. Gullatt of Campbell and Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 605. A bill to be entitled an Act to merge Campbell County with Fulton County, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read. the first time .and referred to the Committees:
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 613. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 614. A bill to amend the charter of tbe City of Valdosta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
Houoe Bill No. 615. A bill to amend an Act relative to Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden and others-
House Bill No. 616. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of game in this State.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
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By Mr. Thrash of Coffee-
House Bill No. 617. A bill to change the name of South Georgia Junior State College.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 618. A bill to provide that any Judge of any City Court may preside in any other City Court.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 619. A bill to amend an Act establishing City Court of Lexington.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 620. A bill to require certificates of title of motor vehicles and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Lochliear of Clinch-
House Bill No. 621. A bill to create Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for County of Clinch.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Pilcher of Richmond-
House Bill No. 622. A bill to amend the Code providing that an injunction shall not restrain the breach of a contract for personal services.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 623. A bill to provide that voting machines shall be used in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 624 A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Harris of Terrell and others-
House Bill No. 625. A bill to fix the salary of the State Entomologist.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 626. A bill to authorize prosecuting officers to prefer accusations in certain felony cases.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 627. A bill to locate a Junior College near Eton.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 628. A bill to enlarge the powers of the Public Service Commission.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
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By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 629. A bill to amend the Code relative to Mayor and Councilmen holding offices.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Resolution No. 77-629a. A resolution to agree to the terms of Capper-Ketchum Act.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. Martin of Troup and others-
House Resolution No. 78-629b. A resolution to mvestigate Georgia Cooperative Extension Dept.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 532 do pass. House Bill No. 42 do pass. House Bill No. 67 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, McWHORTER of Oglethorpe, Chairman.
Mr. Stone of Union County, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Conservation has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 379 do pass.
House Bill No. 447 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully mbmitted,
STONE of Union,
Chairman.
Mr. Walker of Ben Hill County, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 245 do pass. House Bill No. 562 do pass.
Respectfully mbmitted,
WALKER of Ben Hill,
Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the
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House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 546 do pass. House Bill No. 529 do pass. House Bill No. 514 do pass. House Bill No. 350 do pass. House Bill No. 230 do pass. House Bill No. 545 do pass. House Bill No. 452 do pass. Hou~e Bill No. 294 do pass. House Bill No. 585 do pas~. House Bill No. 586 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 458 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
J. T. CoLsoN of Glynn,
Chairman.
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561
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Com~ittee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the follow-
mg report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the ~arne back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 69 do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 596 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, BEASLEY of Tattnall, Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Genera.! Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following House bills and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House as follows:
House Bills Nos. 375, 502 and 457 do pass.
House Bills Nos. 428, 395, 340, 497, 57 and 183 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
NEw of Laurens,
Chairman.
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Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following House bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation, to-wit:
House Bill No. 409 by Mr. Rosser of Walker do not pass.
House Bill No. 593 by Mr. West of Randolph do pass.
House Bill No. 448 by Mr. Maynard of Sumter do pass by substitute.
Home Bill No. 258 by Mr. Brown of Greene do pass.
Respectfuily sul:mitted,
DAVIS of Mitchell,
Chairman.
l\Ir. Parker of Richmond County, Chairman of the Committee on Manufactures, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Manufactures has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 52 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, PARKER of Richmond,
Chairman.
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563
Mr. Kennedy of Lamar County, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Military Affairs has had under
consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the Eame back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 19-200a do pass as amended. House Resolution No. 20-200b do pass as amended. House Bill No. 21-200c do pass. House Bill No. 43 do pass as amended. House Bill No. 308 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, KENNEDY of Lamar, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 358 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 3 do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, BuRcH of Dodge,
Chairman.
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Mr. Wilson of Wilcox County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Property has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 20 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
WILSON of Wilcox,
Chairman.
Mr. West of Randolph County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, has submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me, as vice-chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 73 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
WEST of Randolph,
Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Beaton of Ware moved that the House disagree to the unfavorable report of the Committee on House Resolution No. 73.
Mr. Louis of Hancock moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
Mr. Beaton of Ware called the ayes and nays on the adoption of the resolution, and the call was sustained.
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565
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs:
Adams of Elbert Adams of Wilkes Adkins Alexander of DeKalb Allen Andrews Arnold Ashley Atwood Awtrey Bandy Battle of Muscogee Bearden Beasley Beaton Bell Bentley Blalock Bland Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln Brannen Brock Brown of Emanuel Brown of Greene Byars Cail Cannon Chalker Chick Cochran Coleman Cone Cooper Ctawford Cromartie Crowe Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd Dickey Dominick Edmondson
Edwards of Gilmer Mullins
Edwards of Lowndes Nelson of Cook
Ellard
Nelson of Macon
Ellis
Nottingham
Fagan
Oliver
Felker
Osborn
Fowler
Owen
Franklin
Pace
Freeman
Parker of Richmond
Geer
Parr
Gillen
Peebles
Goolsby
Perkins
Griffin
Phillips of Telfair
Hanie
Phillips of Tift
Hardin
Pope
Harris of Terrell
Powell of Emanuel
Harrison
Powell of Screven
Hatcher
Purvis
Hewell
Rabun
Howard of Chatt'h'cheeReid
Howard of Long
Richardson
Howell
Rivers
Hubbard
Roberts
Huddleston
Ross
Hutcheson
Scruggs
Jackson
Seckinger
Johnson of Seminole Shaw
Jones of Lumpkin Simmons
Jones of McDuffie Slater
Kennedy
Stewart
Kiker
'Still
Kinnard
Stokes
Lee
Strickland
Lord
Swint
McElreath
Thomason
McKoy
Trapnell
Mansell
Traylor
Mardre
Tucker
Martin of Troup
Walker of Ben Hill
Meredith
Walker of Brooks
Montgomery
Watson
Moore
Weeks of Columbia
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Wilkes Wilson
Wind Wood
Yawn
Those voting in the negative were Messrs:
Barrett Boykin of Carroll Brown of Fulton Colson Cozart Culpepper of Fayette Duncan Dykes Grayson Gullatt Harris of Crisp Henderson
Hightower Hodges Jones of Burke Kempton Key King Kirby Lance Lanham Lewis Logan McGehee
McWhorter Maynard Mundy New Rosser Sloan Swain Taylor Tippins Wall Weekes of DeKalb West
Those not voting were Messrs:
Alexander of Chatham James
Alford
Johnson of Franklin
Barker
Johnston
Battle of Schley
Kimbrough
Bedingfield
Lochliear
Bennett
McClain
Burch
McKelvey
Burgin
Mallard
Collier
Martin of Liberty
Courson
Mills
Davis of Mitchell
Mooty
Dubose
Neisler
Hancock
Parker of Colquitt
Holt
Patten Peterson Pilcher Rams peck Scarbrough Stanton Stone Thrash Trotter Turner Walker of Pierce Westbrook Mr. Speaker
The roll call was verified.
On the motion to disagree to the unfavorable report of the Committee the ayes were 131, nays 36.
The motion prevailed.
House Resolution No. 73 was adopted, and House Bill No. 110 was placed on the calendar as a special and continuing order of business for next Tuesday morning, July 30, 1929.
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567
Mr. Thrash of Coffee County, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia and Branches, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on University of Georgia and Its Branches has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 111 do pass. House Bill No. 247 do pass. House Bill No. 288 do pass. House Bill No. 299 do pass. House Bill No. 439 do pass. House Bill No. 536 do pass. House Resolution No. 61-514a do pass.
Respectfully submitted, THRASH of Coffee, Chairman.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 314 do pass by substitute.
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House Bill No. 329 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, CuLPEPPER of Fayette, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 42. A bill to provide for a Constitutional Convention.
By Mr. Neisler of Taylor and others-
House Bill No. 43. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the Military Forces of this State.
By Mr. Adams of Wilkes-
House Bill No. 52. A bill to provide for the establishment for a State Board of Examiners for General Contractors.
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 67. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to marriage date of widows of ex-Confederate S:)ldiers to draw pensions.
By Mr. Mallard of Charlton-
House Bill No. 69. A bill to encourage the ra1smg of better cattle.
By Mr. Edwards of GilmerHouse Bill No. 111. A bill to establish a Normal College
at Ellijay.
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569
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 230. A bill to amend an Act fixing the salary of Treasurer of Early County.
By Mr. Bostwick of Morgan-
House Bill No. 245. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Rutledge.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 247. A bill to make Georgia Military College a Junior College.
By Mr. Brown of Greene-
House Bill No. 258. A bill making it the duty of all sheriffs to bring before the proper courts offenders against the penal laws of the State and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Kennedy of Lamar and Franklin of Butts-
House Bill No. 288. A bill to establish a Junior College at Barnesville.
By Mr. Burgin of Marion-
House Bill No. 294. A bill to amend an Act authorizing County Treasurer to pay premium on Tax Commissioner's bond.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 299. A bill to amend the Code relative to the time of annual sessions of Trustees of University of Georgia.
By Messrs. Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 308. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing Military forces of this State.
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By Mr. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill No. 314. A bill to provide for a tax upon the privilege of engaging in certain occupations.
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 329. A bill to classify the subjects for ad valorem taxation.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 350. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Tax Commissioner of Early County.
By Messrs. Pilcher, Parker and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 358. A bill to establish the Highway System of Georgia.
By Messrs. Nottingham of Bibb and others-
House Bill No. 375. A bill to provide that an InJury by a railroad company will be a presumption of negligence on the part of the company.
By Mr. Stone of Union-
House Bill No. 379. A bill to create an Atlantic Ocean Canal Commission.
By Mr. Ellard of Habersham-
House Bill No. 439. A bill to establish a State Junior College at Clarkesville.
By Mr. Stone of Union-
House Bill No. 447. A bill to create a State Conservation Commission.
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571
By Mr. Maynard of Sumter-
House Bill No. 448. A bill to amend the Code relative to bail in trover actions.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 452. A bill to amend an Act providing for Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Stephens County.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 457. A bill to amend the Code relative to the General Execution Docket.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 458. A bill to repeal an Act relative to use of nets in fishing.
By Messrs. Cooper of Bibb and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 502. A bill making it unlawful to hire an automobile with intent to defraud the owner of the same.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 514. A bill to provide for the payment of premium on bond of Tax Commissioner of Early County.
By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 529. A bill to amend the Georgia Motor Vehicle Law.
By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 532. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to instructing children in elementary branches of an English education only.
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By Mr. Martin of Troup and others-
House Bill No. 536. A bill to make the Lumpkin Law School a branch of the University.
By Mr. Burch of Dodge-
House Bill No. 545. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dodge County.
By Mr. Richardson of Lee-
House Bill No. 546. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Lee County.
By Mr. Nelson of Cook-
House Bill No. 562. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Lenox.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 585. A bill to create office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Camden County.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 586. A bill to abolish Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for County of Camden.
By Mr. West of Randolph-
House Bill No. 593. A bill to permit counties to work streets in municipalities.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 596. A bill to repeal an Act regulating grading of peaches.
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573
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Rosser of Walker-
House Resolution No. 19-200a. A resolution requiring Clerks of Superior Courts to record names of World War Veterans.
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Rosser of Walker-
House Resolution No. 20-200b. A resolution authorizing Governor to receive certain funds from the Secretary of War.
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Rosser of Walker-
House Resolution No. 21-200c. A resolution that a certain unexpended balance be transferred to Maintenance Fund of Military Department.
By Messrs. Brannen and Cone of Bulloch-
Hause Resolution No. 61-514a. A resolution authorizing Georgia Normal School to sell certain lands.
By Mr. Tyson of 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 20. A bill to amend an Act creating State Department of Archives and History.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Resolution No. 3. A bill to declare the amount of highway mileage of this State.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 60. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Carrollton.
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The Committee substitute was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By Me3srs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 155. A bill to amend an Act providing for reporters in city courts of certain counties.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 156. A bill to provide for the appointment of reporters in city courts of certain counties.
The Committee substitute was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 416. A bill to amend the Code relative to the appointment and salary of Special Criminal Bailiff for Superior and City Courts in certain counties.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 27. A bill to be entitled an Act to carry into effect in tre County of Muscogee the provisions of the Constitution relative to the abolition of Justice Courts, and for other purposes.
The follo~ing amendment was read and adopted:
By Mr. Battle of MuscogeeAmend Senate Bill No. 27 by striking the words "three
hundred ($300.00) dollars" where they app~ar in the caption and body of said bill with reference to extent of jurisdiction and by inserting in lieu thereof the words "five hundred ($500.00) dollars."
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes \\'ere 10~, nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Under the regular order of business the following bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
. House Bill No. 34. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to authorize the Ordinaries of the several Counties
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of this State to appoint guardians for idiots, lunatics, and insane persons in certain cases therein provided, and for other purposes.
Mr. Grayson of Chatham moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By Mr. King of Newton-
Amend House Bill No. 34 in line 1 of page three by striking the word "hopelessly" therefrom.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 2.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 29. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Section 2614 of the Code which relates to the power of street railway companies to lease or sell their property to other corporations created under the laws of this State, and for other purpose~.
Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The substitute offered by the Committee was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill, Mr. McGehee of Talbot called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Henderson
Alexander of Chatham Hightower
Allen
Hodges
Awtrey
Huddleston
Barrett
James
Battle of Muscogee Kempton
Boykin of Carroll
Logan
Culpepper of Fayette McWhorter
Franklin
Meredith
Grayson
Mills
Hanie
Mooty Mundy Nottingham Pace Parker of Richmond Pilcher Roberts Sla1er Wall Westbrook
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adkins Arnold Alexander of DeKalb Ashley Atwood Bandy Bearden Beasley Beaton Bell Blalock Bland Bostwick Brannen Brock Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Brown of Greene Byars Cail Chalker Chick Cochran Cone
Courson
Howard of Long
Cozart
Howell
Crawford
Hubbard
Cromartie
Hutcheson
Davis of Mitchell
Johnson of Seminole
Dickey
Jones of Lumpkin
Dominick
Jones of McDuffie
Dubose
Kennedy
Duncan
Key
Edmondson
Kiker
Edwards of Gilmer Kinnard
Ellard
King
Ellis
Kirby
Fagan
Lance
Felker
Lanham
Fowler
Lee
:.ti'reeman
Lewis
Gillen
Lord
Goolsby
McClain
Hardin
McElreath
Harris of Crisp
McGehee
Harris of Terrell
McKelvey
Hatcher
McKoy
Hewell
Mansell
Howard of Chatt'h'cheeMartin of Troup
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Maynard MontgomerY Moore Mullins Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Osborn Owen
Parr Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Tift Pope
Powell of Emanuel Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Ross Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Strickland
Swain Swint Taylor Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Trotter Walker of Ben Hill Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKali> West Wilkes Wilson Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Alford Andrews Barker Battle of Schley Bedingfield Bennett Bentley Boykin of Lincoln Burch Burgin Cannon Coleman Collier Colson Cooper Crowe Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd
Dykes Edwards of Lowndes Geer Griffin Gullatt Hancock Harrison Holt Jt>ckson Johnson of Franklin Johnston Jones of Burke Kimbrough Lochliear Mallard Mardre Martin of LibertY Oliver
Parker of Colquitt Patten Phillips of Telfair Powell of Screven Rosser Scarbrough Simmons Stokes Stone Thrash Traylor Tucker Turner Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wind Wood Mr. Speaker
The roll call was verified.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 31, nays 122.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
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Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. Chas. J.
Bloch of Bibb, Hon. H. P. Caro of Florida, and Hon. Millard Reese of Glynn, and Dr. Stovall of Elbert.
Mr. Burgin of Marion moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was gran ted to Messrs. Crawford of Floyd and Mallard of Charlton.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
FRIDAY, JuLY 26, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. Passage of general bills and resolutions with local application relating to bond forfeitures.
6. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 608 was withdrawn from further consideration of the House.
FRIDAY, JuLY 26, 1929.
581
Mr. Rosser of Walker asked unanimous coment that when the House adjourn today it stand adjourned until next Monday morning, July 29, 1929, at 10:00 o'clock, and the request was granted.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Resolution No. 81. A resolution that the Commissioner of Agriculture, Department of Entomology, and the State College of Agriculture inquire into the reason for the scarcity of calcium arsenate poison and the high price of same, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Geer of MillerHouse Bill No. 630. A bill to amend the Code relative
to railroads making returns of their properties for taxation. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Felker of WaltonHouse Bill No. 631. A bill to amend the Constitution
relative to the levy of taxes. Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Felker of WaltonHouse Bill No. 632. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Monroe. Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Messrs. Sloan and Hall and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 633. A bill to provide for distribution of funds under control of State Highway Board.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 634. A bill to amend an Act relative to regulation of freight and passenger tariffs.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 635. A bill to prevent Industrial accidents and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Ellard of HabershamHouse Bill No. 636. A bill to provide for collection of
Road Tax.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Ellard of Habersham-
House Bill No. 637. A bill to provide for a tax of fifty cents per gallon on all soft drink ~yrups.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of MuscogeeHouse Bill No. 638. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Columbus.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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583
By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill No. 639. A bill to abolish county court 1n certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Strickland of Brandey-
House Bill No. 640. A bill to abolish office of County Treasurer of Brantley County.
-Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 641. A bill to amend an Act providing for an annual increase of pensions.
Referred to Committee on Pensions.
By Mr. Grayson of Chatham and others-
House Bill No. 642. A bill to amend the Code relative to willing estates to charity.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 643. A bill to create a State Board of Examiner in the Basic Sciences.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. McKoy of Coweta and others-
House Bill No. 644. A bill to amend an Act providing for expenses in bringing back fugitives from justice.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 645. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Social Circle.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup--
House Resolution No. 79-644a. A resolution for the relief of R. 0. Moore on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary:
By Messrs. Alexander of Chatham and Culpepper of
Fayette-
House Rewlution No. 80-644b. A resolution to ap-
propriate funds for the upkeep of the Capitol Building and
grounds.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 621 by Lochliear of Clinch do pass.
House Bill No. 564 by Freeman of Early do pass.
House Bill No. 605 by Gullett of Campbell do pass.
House Bill No. 561 by Mallard of Charlton do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDREWS of Crawford,
Chairman.
FRIDAY, JuLY 26, 1929.
585
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 403. An Act to require the Georgia State School Board to adopt a uniform list of School Text Books, to be used uniformly in the common schools of Georgia to fix the penalty for violation of this Act do pass by sub-committee substitute.
House Bill No. 98. An Act to amend Code, Section 1480 and to change the pay of members of the Boards of Education of the several counties of this State from two to five dollars per day do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Floyd,
Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 505 do pass.
House Bill No. 547 do pass.
House Bill No. 153 do pass.
House Bill No. 616 do pass.
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House Bill No. 31 do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, CoLsoN of Glynn, Chairman.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agricultural No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman~ to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution 67-545a do not pass.
House Bill No. 554 do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 578 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 43 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
BEASLEY of Tattnall,
Chairman
Mr. Mansell of Milton County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 2 has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 530 do pass. Respectfully submitted, MANSELL of Milton, Chairman.
Mr. Brannen of Bulloch County, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 40 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
BRANNEN of Bulloch,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee ()n Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 606 do pass.
House Bill No. 610 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
SLOAN of Hall,
Chairman.
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Mr. Martin of Troup County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 581 do pass.
House Bill No. 580 do pass. House Bill No. 584 do pass.
House Bill No. 528 do pass. House Bill No. 571 do pass.
House Bill No. 594 do pass. House Resolution No. 30-270a do pass.
House Bill No. 604 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, MARTIN of Troup,
Chairman~
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 331 do pass by substitute. Respectfully submitted, CuLPEPPER of Fayette, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Wind of Grady and othersHouse Bill No. 31. A bill to amend an Act rev1smg
the game and fish laws.
By Mr. Gullatt of CampbellHouse Bill No. 606. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Fairburn.
By Mr. Ross of ApplingHouse Bill No. 153. A bill to regulate hunting and fish-
ing in Appling County.
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Culpepper of FayetteHouse Bill No. 331. A bill to amend an Act levying a
tax upon cigars and cigarettes.
By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox and othersHouse Bill No. 403. A bill to require State School
Board to adopt a uniform list of School Text Books.
By Mr. Cooper of BibbHouse Bill No. 530. A bill to amend an Act preventing
dissemination of contagious diseases of honey bees.
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By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 505. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of game and fish.
By Mr. Johnson of Seminole-
House Bill No. 528. A bill to provide for holding two terms a year of Superior Court in Seminole County.
By Mr. Richardson of Lee-
House Bill No. 547. A bill for the protection of animals in Lee County.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 554. A bill to require State Veterinarian to eradicate diseases among swine.
By Mr. Mallard of Charlton-
House Bill No. 561. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Charlton County.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 564. A bill to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Early County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 571. A bill to abolish City Court of Miller County.
By Messrs. Walker of Ben Hill and Howell of Irwin-
House Bill No. 578. A bill to regulate consignment of farm produce.
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591
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 580. A bill to abolish City Court of Fairburn.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 581. A bill to create City Court of Fairburn.
By Mr. Duncan of Houston-
House Bill No. 584. A bill to provide for three terms a year of Superior Court of Houston County.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 594. A bill to amend an Act establishing City Court of Early County.
By Messrs. Gullatt of Campbell and Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 605. A bill to merge Campbell County with Fulton County.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 610. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fairburn.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden and others-
House Bill No. 616. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of game and fish.
By Mr. Lochliear of Clinch-
House Bill No. 621. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Clinch County.
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By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Resolution No. 30-270a. A resolution to pay a reward for capture of H. A. Hammond.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 40. A bill to authorize fraternal societies to become incorporated in this State.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 43. A bill to amend an Act creating Experiment Station in the Coastal Plain Section.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 230. A bill to amend an Act fixing the salary of the Treasurer of Early County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Bostwick of Morgan-
Home Bill No. 245. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Rutledge.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the pa8sage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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593
By Mr. Burgin of Marion-
Hou~e Bill No. 294. A bill to amend ari Act authorizing Treasurer of Marion County to pay premium on Tax Commissioner's bond.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 350. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Tax Commissioner of Early County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the pas~age of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 452. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Stephens County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The hill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 514. A bill to provide for payment of premium of bond of Tax Commissioner of Early County.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Burch of Dodge-
House Bill No. 545. A bill to amend an Act creating Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dodge County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Richardson of Lee-
House Bill No. 546. A bill to amend an Act creating Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Lee County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By :Mr. ~elson of CookHouse Bill ~o. 562. :\ bill to amend the charter of
Lenox.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the pas8age of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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595
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 585. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Camden County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 586. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Camden County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. DuBose and 'Wood of Clarke-
House Resolution No. 45-390a. A resolution releasing R. G. Davis as surety on a bond.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Gillen of BibbHouse Resolution No. 69-578b. A resolution for the
relief of J. F. Herring as surety on a bond.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 104, nays 0.
The rewlution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Beadey of Tattnall-
House Resolution No. 17-135a. A resolution for the
relief of M. J. Wright as surety on a bond.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the pafsage of the resolution the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
Home Resolution No. 22-226a. A resolution for the relief of A. B. Bilbo as surety on a bond.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 109, nays 0.
_ The resolution having received the requif:ite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Chalker of Pulaski and Wilson of Wilcox-
House Resolution No. 25-226d. A resolution for the relief of C. T. Burrows as surety on a bond.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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Privileges of the floor were granted to Han. Charles Gowen of Glynn County.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that the House do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Lanham of Floyd and Mr. Meredith of Muscogee.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until next Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
MoNDAY, JuLY 29, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Ruler.
2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 388 was recommitted to the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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599
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Kimbrough of Harris-
House BiLl No. 399. A bill to authorize the Town of Chipley to transfer certain funds.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 119. A bill to abolish the offices of tax collector and tax receiver in Gwinnett.
By Mr. Weeks of Columbia-
House Bill No. 82. A bill to create a board of commissioners for Columbia County.
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 109. A bill to amend the charter of Comer, Ga.
By Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 419. A bill to abolish City Court of Summerville.
By Mr. Pace of Cobb-
House Bill ~o. 139. :\ bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Treasurer of Cobb County.
By Messrs. Stanton and Beaton of\Vare-
House Bill No. 169. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Waycross.
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By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 412. A bill to amend an Act changing the name of Milltown.
Mr. Edmondson of Chattooga-
House Bill No. 420. A bill to provide for the holding of court terms in Chattooga County.
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 422. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Tax Commissioner in Elbert County.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 426. A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Cairo.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 427. A bill to amend the Act incorporating Whigham.
By Mr. Arnold of Henry-
House Bill No. 371. A bill to amend an Act creating the Tax Commissioner of Henry County.
l\lessrs. Traylor, Pilcher and Parker of Richmond-
House Bill No. 367. A bill to reduce the representation in the City Council of Augusta.
By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 348. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Evans County.
By Mr. Hightower of UpsonHouse Bill No. 46. A bill to amend the Acts incorporat-
ing the Town of East Thomaston.
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By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 351. A bill to amend the charter of Tallapoosa.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 339. A bill to provide for office expenses in certain counties.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 48. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomaston.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 469. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
By Messrs. Nottingham and Gillen of Bibb-
House Bill No. 487. A bill to provide for certain pensiOns.
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 62. A bill to amend the Act establishing the City Court of Carrollton.
By Messrs. Thomason and Crowe ofvVorth-
House Bill No. 112. A bill to provide for the protection of fur bearing animals.
By Miss Kempton and Mr. Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 386. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
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By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hou~e Bill No. 332. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Luthersville.
By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 304. A bill to repeal an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Whitfield County.
By Mr. Fagan of Peach-
House Bill No. 89. A bill to create a Board of Commisioners for Peach County.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 276. A bill to authorize the City of Brunswick to maintain an airport.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 221. A bill to regulate stenographic expenses in certain courts.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 47. A bill to incorporate the City of Silvertown.
By Mr. Bennett of Wayne-
House Bill No. 51. A bill to amend the Act establishing the City Court of Jesup.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 172. A bill to amend the Act establishing the City Court of Waycross.
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603
By Messrs. Byars of Spalding, Culpepper of Fayette and Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 58. A bill to fix the terms of the Griffin Judicial Circuit.
By Mr. Beasley ofTattnall-
House Bill No. 189. A bill to amend the charter of Manassas.
By Mr. Cochran of Thomas-
House Bill No. 212. A bill to amend the charter of Thomasville.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 45. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Thomaston.
By Messrs. Pilcher, Traylor and Parker of Richmond-
House Bill No. 432. A bill to provide for payments to county treasurer in certain counties.
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 461. A bill to create a Water Commission for the City of Tennille.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 468. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
By Mr. Phillips of Telfair-
Hause Bill No. 472. A bill to gtve certain powers to Tax Collectors in certain counties.
604
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By Mr. Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 305. A bill to create a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Whitfield County.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 482. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Atkinson County.
By Messrs. Powell and Cail of Screven-
House Bill No. 484. A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner in Screven County.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 481. A bill to abolish the Board of Commissioners of Atkinson County.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 296. A bill to fix the compensation of the Commissioners of Spalding County.
By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 489. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
By Mr. Nelson of Macon-
House Bill No. 202. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Montezuma.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
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By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 19. A bill to amend an Act to fix the salary of the Treasurer of Colquitt County.
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 63. A bill to amend an Act establishing Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Carroll County.
By Mr. Ross of Appling-
House Bill No. 99. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Appling County.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 271. A bill to abolish the office of Tax Receiver of Tift County.
By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 279. A bill creating the City Court of the City of Albany.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Bill No. 301. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Newnan to authorize an airport.
By Messrs. McKoy and Kinnard of Coweta-
House Bill No. 302. A bill to amend the Act creating a new charter for the City of Newnan.
By Mr. Thrash of Coffee-
House Bill No. 381. A bill establishing the City Court of Douglas, Coffee County, to increase the salary of the judge of said court.
606
JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
By Me~srs. Stanton and Beaton of Ware-
House Bill No. 467. A bill creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Ware County.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 521. A bill to change time of holding Superior Court in Troup County.
By Mr. Cozart of Wilkes-
House Bill No. 179. A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Washington.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to the following blll of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 27. A bill to carry into effect in Muscogee County the provision of the Constitution relative to the abolition of justice courts.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requlSlte constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Vaughn of 34th-
Senate Resolution No. 29. A resolution declaring the brown thrasher the official State bird.
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607
The following mes,age was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
}dr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Resolution No. 39. A rewlution requiring State Librarian to furnish certain law books to Carroll County.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Resolution No. 31. A resolution to correct spelling of Jekyll Island.
By Mr. Kimbrough of Harris-
House Resolution No. 9. A resolution to reimburse ]. H. Carpenter for bail.
By Messrs. Awtrey and Pace of Cobb and others-
House Resolution No. 40. A resolution to change name of Grassy Mountain to Mount Oglethorpe.
The following message was received from the Senate ~hrough Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House as amended, to-wit:
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 243. A bill to repeal an Act amending the law creating the Board of Commissioners of Miller County.
608
JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 168. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Walton County.
The following mesage was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional
majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Wright of the 42ndSenate Bill No. 192. A bill to amend the charter of
Rome.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. King of the 11thSenate Bill No. 181. A bill to amend the Act establish-
ing the City Court of Fart Gaines.
By Mr. Dame of the 5thSenate Bill No. 165. A bill to require all political parties
in Clinch County to nominate by primary elections.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2ndSenate Bill No. 198. A bill to create the City Court of
Darien.
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By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 190. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Darien.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 191. A bill to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Darien.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 183. A bill to amend the charter of Hahira.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 148. A bill adding the Town of Ailey to the towns provided as State depositories.
By Mr. Dame of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 162. A bill to repeal an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Clinch County.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Walker of Ben HillHouse Bill No. 646. A bill to amend an Act regulating
Loan Business. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Slater of BryanHouse Bill No. 647. A bill to regulate practice in Superior
Courts relative to invalidity of tax laws of this State. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
610
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By Mr. Collier of MadisonHouse Bill No. 648. A bill to provide for a tax on under-
takers.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Gillen of Bibb-
House Bill No. 649. A bill to amend an Act providing for reviver of charters of Corporations.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 650. A bill to change the name of the Railroad Commis8ion.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Barker of Heard-
House Bill No. 651. A bill to create office of Tax Commissioner of Heard County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Barker of Heard-
House Bill No. 652. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Heard County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 653. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Tax Commissioner of Troup County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Traylor of Richmond-
House Resolution No. 82. A resolution to set House Bill No. 358 as special order for next Thursday morning.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Ross of Appling-
House Bill No. 153. A bill to regulate hunting and fishing in Appling County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 210. A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pulaski County.
The Committee Substitute was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substute.
By Mr. Johnson of Seminole-
House Bill No. 528. A bill to provide for two terms a year of Superior Court in Seminole County.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the pas~age of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Richardson of Lee-
House Bill No. 547. A bill to protect fur bearing animals in Lee County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Mallard of Charlton-
House Bill No. 561. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Charlton County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 564. A bill to provide for a Board of Commissioners of Early County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 571. A bill to abolish City Court of Miller County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 580. A bill to abolish City Court of Fairburn.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 581. A bill to establish City Court of Fairburn.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Duncan of Houston-
House Bill No. 584. A bill to provide for holding three terms of Superior Court of Houston County.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Freeman of Early---,-
House Bill No. 594. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Blakely.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 606. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fairburn.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 610. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fairburn.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lochliear of Clinch-
House Bill No. 621. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Clinch County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Messrs. Russell of Barrow and West of Randolph-
House Resolution No. 83. A resolution that commencing tomorrow, July 30, 1929, the House hold two sessions daily, commencing at 9:00 o'clock A. M. and 3:00 o'clock P. M., respectively.
By unanimous consent the House recessed for fifteen minutes to allow the Committee on Rules to meet.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
Mr. West of Randolph, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules having had under consideration the matter of fixing a calendar of business beg leave to make the following report, fixing a special and continuing order of business.
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House Bill No. 314. Emergency Tax Bill, Gross Income of Sales Tax.
House Bill No. 143. Boykin Statutory Income Tax.
House Bill No. 329. Statutory Classification Tax Bill Culpepper Bill.
Provided, however, that none of these bills shall displace House Bill No. 110, the Beaton School Book Bill, which is a special order for Tuesday immediately after the period of unanimous consents.
WEST of Randolph, Vi-ce-Chairman.
The report of the Committee on Rules was adopted by the House and House Bills Nos. 314, 143 and 329 were fixed as special and continuing orders of business, except that House Bill No. 110 was fixed as a special order of business for Tuesday, immediately after the period of Unanimous Consents.
Under orders of the day, the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill No. 314. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the raising of public revenue by a tax upon the privilege of engaging in certain occupations, and by a tax upon certain business and commercial transactions and enterprises; to provide for the ascertainment and collection and assessment of such tax; to provide for an appeal and an appellate board; to provide penalties for the violations of the terms thereof, and for other purposes.
Mr. Brown of Greene arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
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Privileges of the floor were granted to Han. Henry T. Mcintosh of Dougherty.
Mr. Boykin of Carroll moved that the House do now adjourn; the motion prevailed and House Bill No. 314 went over as unfinished business of the previous session.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Turner of Brooks'
Simmons of Decatur and Phillips of Tift.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
TuEsDAY, JuLY 30, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the fint part of the period of Unanimous Coments:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rule~.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. Passage of contested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application, provided that debate shall be limited to five minutes on each side.
6. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
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By unanimou~ consent House Bill No. 428 was recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 512 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 and recommitted to the Committee on General Agriculture No.1.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqm~tte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Cail and Powell of ScrevenHouse Biil No. 483. A bill to amend an Act creating
the City Court of Sylvania.
By Messrs. Brannen and Cone of Bulloch-
Hause Bill No. 444. A bill to repeal the Act amending Section 1225 of the Georgia Civil Code.
By Mr. Phillips of TiftHouse Bill No. 272. A bill to provide that tax-com-
missioners in certain counties shall be ex-officio sheriffs.
By Messrs. Felker and Chick of WaltonHouse Bill No. 165. A bill to provide for the election
of Genetal Assembly members in certain counties.
By Mr. Ross of ApplingHouse Bill No. 97. A bill to vest in tax collectors of
certain counties, powers of sheriffs relative to fi. fas.
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The Senate has passed as amended, the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 227. A bill to repeal the Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Walton County.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Messrs. Smith of the 25th, Platt of the 7th and Ford of the lOth-
Senate Bill No. 57. An Act to amend Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmslte constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Neill of the 24thSenate Bill No. 143. A bill to clearly specify securities
in which Insurance Companies may invest funds.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
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621
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 654. A bill to empower City of Columbus to pass zoning laws.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 655. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 656. A bill to require county agents to make weekly reports to the Commissioner of Agriculture.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1. -
By Messrs. Taylor and Scruggs of WashingtonHouse Bill No. 657. A bill to create a Recorder's Court
for City of Tennille.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Davis of Floyd and Jackson of Bleckley-
House Bill No. 658. A bill to amend the Georgia Motor Vehicle Law.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Messrs. McClain of Pickens and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 659. A bill to prohibit hunting of deer in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
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By Messrs. Cochran of Thomas and West of Randolph-
House Bill No. 660. A bill prescribing manner of advertising sales of property for delinquent taxes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Parker qf Richmond-
House Bill No. 661. A bill to amend the Code relative to juvenile courts in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 662. A bill to amend the Code relative to members of Boards of Education in each county.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 663. A bill to make tax collectors of certain counties ex-officio sheriffs for the collection of tax fi. fas.
Referred to Committee on \Vays and Means.
By Messrs. Jones of McDuffie and Hutcheson of Walker-
House Bill No. 664. A bill to control spread of hydrophobia.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe and others-
House Bill No. 665. A bill to amend an Act creating Department of Banking.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
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By Mr. Arnold of Henry-
House Bill No. 666. A bill to amend an Act relative to the par value of shares of trust companies.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 667. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Buford.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 668. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Buford.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 669. A bill to amend an Act prescribing duties of Coastal Highway District.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Crawford of Floyd-
House Bill No. 670. A bill to regulate serving of food in Hotels, etc.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 671. A bill to reimburse Bryan County for funds expended on State Veterinarian in tick eradication.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 672. A bill to amend the Code relative to county Health Boards maintaining health regulations.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 673. A bill to further define the offense of bribery.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 674. A bill to authorize voting machines in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 675. A bill to amend the Code relative to exemption from taxation soldiers of certain wars.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Osborn of Oconee-
House Bill No. 676. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for County of Oconee.
Referred to Committee on Counties an(County Matters.
By Messrs. Awtrey and Pace of Cobb-
House Bill No. 677. A bill to appropriate funds to complete building at seventh district A. & M. School.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis and others-
House Bill No. 678. A bill to amend an Act relative to payment of pensions to widows of Confederate soldiers.
Referred to Committee on Pensions.
By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 679. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Denton.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 680. A bill to amend the Code relative to an executor making inventory of certain estates.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 681. A bill to amend the Code relative to release of property subject to execution.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Harris of Terrell-
House Bill No. 682. A bill to provide for impounding of lost or stolen dogs.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 2.
By Messrs. Awtrey and Pace of Cobb-
House Resolution No. 84-681a. A resolution to appropriate funds to Jim Richardson for services to State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
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By Messrs. Crowe and Thomason of Worth-
House Resolution No. 85-681b. A resolution for relief of C. P. Pearson and others as sureties on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Davis of Floyd and others-
House Resolution No. 86-682a. A resolution relative to poll tax being set apart for common schools.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Davis of Floyd and others-
House Resolution No. 87-682b. A "resolutibn that the Governor pay unpaid school appropriations. -
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 549 do pass. House Bill No. 550 do pass.
House Bill No. 577 do pass. House Bill No. 576 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, McWHoRTER of Oglethorpe,
Chairman.
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Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bills Nos. 649, 583, 474, 431, 349 and 320 do not pass.
House Bills Nos. 556, 499, 587 and 522 do pass.
House Bill No. 385 do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 542 do pass as amended.
We recommend that the author be permitted to withdraw House Bill No. 220.
Senate Bill No. 38 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, NEw of Laurens, Chairman.
Mr. Brannen of Bulloch County, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 597 do pass.
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House Bill No. 588 do not pass. Respectfully submitted, BRANNEN of Bulloch, Chairman.
Mr. Howell of Irwin County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Libraries, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Libraries has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 79 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
HowELL of Irwin,
Chairman.
Mr. Logan of Banks County, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Railroads has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 496 do pass.
House Bill No. 634 do pass. House Bill No. 88 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, LoGAN of Banks, Chairman.
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Mr. King of Newton County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 79-644a do pass.
Respectfully submitted, KING of Newton, Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Thrash of Coffee County, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia and its Branches, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on University of Georgia and its Branches has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 617 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, THRASH of Coffee, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
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By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 88. A bill to amend the Code making an injury by a railroad, evidence in itself negligence.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 385. A bill to create a bureau of criminal identification.
By Mr. Hutcheson of Walker-
House Bill No. 496. A bill to amend the Code relative to segregation of races in common carriers.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 499. A bill to provide for examination of accountants.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 522. A bill to shorten pleadings in petitions.
By Mr. Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 542. A bill to amend an Act relative to licensing of real estate Brokers.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 549. A bill to amend the Constitution authorizing certain counties to pass zoning laws.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 550. A bill to amend the Constitution authorizing county commissioners of Fulton County to establish a water system.
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By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb and others-
House Bill No. 556. A bill to regulate the examination of persons in the practice of law.
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 576. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit certain cities to exempt homes from taxation.
By Mr. Hewell and Adams of Elbert-
House Bill No. 577. A bill to amend the Constitution to increase the bonded indebtedness of the City of Elberton.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 587. A bill to set aside a portion of the gas tax to meet the obligations of the Highway Department.
By Mr. Jones of McDuffie and others-
House Bill No. 597. A bill to provide for manner m which claims on insurance policies shall be paid.
By Mr. Thrash of Coffee-
House Bill No. 617. A bill to change the name of the South Georgia Junior College.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 634. A bill to amend an Act regulating freight and passenger tariffs.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Resolution No. 79-644a. A resolution for relief of R. 0. Moore as surety on a bond.
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By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 38. A bill to require automobile owners to file certain information with Secretary of State.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 79. A bill to provide for establishment of public libraries.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 373. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Code relative to public printing and the choice of official organs in certain counties, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Redwine of the 26th-
Senate Bill No. 95. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide the method of. selecting the official organ for the publication of legal advertising in Fayette County, and for other purposes.
The Substitute offered by the committee was read and adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by Substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 6.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by Substitute.
Under orders of the day the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware and others-
House Bill No. 110. A bill to be entitled an Act to create a special Text Book Commission, to define their duties and to provide how certain text books of common and high schools of the State shall be prepared, edited and approved, and for other purposes.
Mr. Crowe of Worth moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 172, nays 3.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The following resolution of the House was read:
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Resolution No. 88. A resolution that the House do not hold afternoon sessions during this week and for other purposes.
Mr. Crowe of Worth moved to table the resolution and the motion was lost.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
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On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 72, nays 74. The resolution was lost.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration and read:
By Messrs. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill No. 314. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the raising of public revenue by a tax upon the privilege of engaging in certain occupations, and by a tax upon certain business and commercial transactions and enteqnises; to provide for the ascertainment and collection and assessment of such tax; to provide for an appeal and appellate board; to provide penalties for the violations of the terms thereof; and for other purposes.
Mr. Byars of Spalding moved the previous question and the motion was lost.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. J. T. Mciver of Chatham, Hon. W. A. Enloe and Hon. D. W. Stiles of Walker, Hon. S. Y. Miller and Hon. N. C. Shackleford of Heard, and Hon. C. Baxter Jones and Hon. Chas. J. Bloch of Bibb.
Mr. Pilcher of Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn.
Mr. Boykin of Lincoln moved that the House do now adjourn until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
The motion to adjourn prevailed and House Bill No. 314 went over as unfinished business of the previous session.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Howell of Irwin.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
TuESDAY, JuLY 30, 1929.
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AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 o'clock, P.M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker:
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:
Adams of Elbert
Burgin
Adams of Wilkes
Byars
Adkins
Cail
Alexander of Chatham Cannon
Alexander of DeKalb Chalker
Alford
Chick
Allen
Cochran
Andrews
Coleman
Arnold
Collier
Ashley
Colson
Atwood
Cone
Awtrey
Cooper
Bandy
Courson
Barker
Cozart
Barrett
Crawford
Battle of Muscogee Cromartie
Battle of Schley
Crowe
Bearden
Culpepper of Echols
Beasley
Culpepper of Fayette
Beaton
Davis of Floyd
Bedingfield
Davis of Mitchell
Bell
Dickey
Bennett
Dominick
Bentley
Dubose
Blalock
Duncan
Bland
Dykes
Bostwick
Edmondson
Boykin of Carroll
Edwards of Gilmer
Boykin of Lincoln
Edwards of Lowndes
Brannen
Ellard
Brock
Ellis
Brown of Emanuel Fagan
Brown of Fulton
Felker
Brown of Greene
Fowler
Burch
Franklin
Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy
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Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills MontgomerY Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook
Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons
Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were in traduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. New of Laurens and others-
House Bill No. 683. A bill to require candidates for
General Assembly to publish before election how they will vote on Highway Bonds.
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.
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637
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 684. A bill to amend an Act providing for pensions of employees of certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Brown and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 685. A bill to amend the charter of the City of College Park.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the Senate were read the first time, and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Smith of the 25th and others-
Senate Bill No. 57. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15thSenate Bill No. 148. A bill to amend the Code relative
to State Depositories. Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Mr. Dame of the 5thSenate Bill No. 162. A bill to repeal an Act creating a
Board of Commissioners for Clinch County. Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Dame of the 5thSenate Bill No. 165. A bill to require political parties
in Clinch County to nominate their candidate for county officers by primary elections.
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.
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By Mr. King of the 11th-
Senate Bill No. 181. A bill to amend the charter of the City Court of Ft. Gaines.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 183. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Hahira.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 190. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Darien.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 191. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Darien.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Wright of the 42nd-
Senate Bill No. 192. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Rome.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 143. A bill to specify more clearly securities in which insurance companies may invest their funds.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.
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By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 198. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Darien.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Vaughn of the 34th-
Senate Resolution No. 29. A resolution naming Brown Thrasher official bird of the State.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
Mr. West of Randolph, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules, having had under consideration the matter of expediting the business of the House and fixing a calendar of local Constitutional amendments affecting one county or municipality, recommends to the House that the Speaker be given authority to call up one or more of such local bills for passage in his discretion and at such times as the status of the business of the House will permit.
WEsT of Randolph,
Vice-Chairman.
The report of the Committee on Rules was adopted by the House.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Messrs. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill No. 314. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the raising of public revenue by a tax upon the
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privilege of engaging in certain occupations, and by a tax upon certain business and commercial transactions and enterprises; to provide for the ascertainment and collections and assessment of such tax; to provide for an appeal and an appellate board; to provide penalties for the violation of the terms thereof; and for other purposes.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved that the House do now adjourn.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question.
The motion to adjourn prevailed and House Bill No. 314 went over as unfinished business of the previous session with the motion for the previous question pending.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
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The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time. 4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application. 5. Passage of uncontested bills relating to merger of counties. 6. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requmte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Mills, Grayson and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 552. A bill to revise, alter and amend the several Acts incorporating the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Tybee.
By Mr. Harrison of Camden-
House Bill No. 534. A bill incorporating the City of Kingsland.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 506. A bill amending the charter of the City of Griffin.
By Mr. Awtry of Cobb-
House Bill No. 503. A bill to amend charter of the City of Acworth.
By Messrs. Bentley of Murray and Hardin of Whitfield-
House Bill No. 435. A bill to abolish the fee system existing in the Superior Courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 434. A bill to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Courts of Cherokee Judicial Circuit and for other purposes.
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By Messrs. Gillen, Nottingham and Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill No. 416. A bill to amend the Penal Code of Georgia relative to appointment and salary of Special Criminal Bailiffs for Superior Court, in certain counties.
By Messrs. McKoy and Kinnard of CowetaHouse Bill No. 300. A bill to amend charter of the City
of Newnan to authorize zoning laws.
By Mr. Peebles of BartowHouse Bill No. 246. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Cartersville.
By Messrs. Cooper, Nottingham and Gillen of Bibb-
House Bill No. 165. A bill providing for reporters m city courts of certain counties, and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Cooper and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 155. A bill to amend Act providing for reporters in the city courts of certain counties, and for other purposes.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 114. A bill to amend the charter of Cartersville.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 113. A bill to amend an Act of the charter of Cartersville.
By Mr. Weeks of Columbia-
House Bill No. 83. A bill to amend Act approved August 18, 1919 to abolish fee system existing in the Superior Courts of Augusta Judicial Circuit as applied to office of Solicitor-General, and for other purposes.
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By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 60. A bill to amend the charter of Carrollton.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 56. A bill to amend Act establishing the Municipal Court of Atlanta.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 535. A bill to repeal an Act incorporating the Coligny Beach, Glynn County.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
By Mr. Ham of 6th-
Senate Bill No. 196. A bill to authorize City of Valdosta to transfer to general fund certain sums of money derived from the sale of bonds for Electric Plant.
By Mr. Whaley of 35thSenate Bill No. 144. A bill to give natural and artificial
gas companies operating pipe line the right of eminent domain.
By Mr. Ham of 6thSenate Bill No. 195. A bill to amend Act incorporating
City of Valdosta so as to authorize said city to declare by ordinance ad valorem taxes due said city payable annually, semi-annually or quarterly.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House as amended, to-wit:
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 470. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Wright of the 42ndSenate Resolution No. 46. A resolution requesting that
the House of Representatives return to the Senate, House Bill No. 113, which passed the Senate July 30th.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Russell of Barrow-
House Bill No. 686. A bill to amend an Act providing for holding four terms of Superior Court in Barrow County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of LowndesHouse Bill No. 687. A bill to increase salary of Judge
of City Court of Valdosta.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Edwards and Ashley of Lowndes and others-
House Bill No. 688. A bill to authorize Highway Department to construct the Valdosta-Jacksonville short route.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Culpepper of Echols-
Hause Bill No. 689. A bill to provide a license fee: for fishing for non-residents of Echols County
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Rivers of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 690. A bill providing that warden of State Penitentiary shall take charge of all money and property of those committed to the Farm.
Referred to Committee on Penitentiary.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 691. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Edison.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 692. A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Leary.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Byars of Spalding and others-
House Bill No. 693. A bill to regulate life insurance business in Georgia.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Awtrey of CobbHouse Bill No. 694. A bill to amend Section 522;} of the
C<;>de of Georgia. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Bland of StewartHouse Bill No. 695. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Lumpkin. Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 696. A bill to permit Floyd County to span Oostanaula River in Rome.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Coleman, Bedingfield and New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 697. A bill to repeal charter of Rockledge.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Bedingfield, Coleman and New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 698. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Dexter.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Courson of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 699. A bill to amend Act creating City Court of Soperton.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Resolution No. 89-698a. A resolution creating Ogleth~rpe Monument Commission as a continuing body.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Messrs. Freeman of Early and Crawford of Floyd-
House Resolution No. 90. A resolution to set House Bill No. 199 as a special order for August 6th.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
Mr. Alexander of Chatham County, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 74-610A do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
ALEXANDER of Chatham,
Chairman.
Mr. Stewart of Atkinson County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 388 do not pass.
STEWART of Atkinson,
Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Mansell of Milton County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 2 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 204 do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 498 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
MANSELL of Milton,
Chairman.
Mr. Hatcher of Johnson County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 343 do pass. House Bill No. 544 do pass. House Bill No. 38 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 95 do pass. House Bill No. 618 do pass. House Bill No. 94 do pass. House Bill No. 404 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 341 do not pass. House Bill No. 70 do not pass. House Bill No. 217 do not pass. House Bill No. 264 do not pass. House Bill No. 265 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, A. L. HATCHER of Johnson, Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 13 do not pass.
House Bill No. 326 do not pass.
House Bill No. 563 do not pass.
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House Bill No. 540 do not pass. House Bill No. 643 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, HowARD of Chattahoochee, Chairman.
Mr. Still of Fulton County, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 366 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
STILL of Fulton,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 589 do not pass.
House Bill No. 485 do pass as amended.
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Senate Bill No. 149 do pass. House Bill No. 645 do pass. House Bill No. 638 do pass. House Bill No. 632 do pass. House Bill No. 629 do pass. House Bill No. 614 do pass. House Bill No. 613 do pass. House Bill No. 612 do pass. House Bill No. 595 do pass. House Bill No. 573 do pass. House Bill No. 560 do pass. House Bill No. 565 do pass. House Bill No. 488 do pass. House Bill No. 667 do pass. House Bill No. 668 do pass. Senate Bill No. 192 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis County, Chairman of the Committee on Pensions, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Pensions has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 641 do pass. Respectfully submitted, CROMARTIE of Jeff Davis, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the. House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 205 do not pass.
House Bill No. 620 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
BuRcH of Dodge,
Chairman.
Mr. Martin of Troup County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 653 do pass.
House Bill No. 619 do pass.
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House Bill No. 639 do pass. House Bill No. 646 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, MARTIN of Troup, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin and othersHouse Bill No. 38. A bill to amend the Code relative
to power of sale in deeds of trust.
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of WashingtonHouse Bill No. 94. A bill to make unlawful all agree-
ments which tend to lessen free competition in sale of imported articles.
By Mr. Stewart of AtkinsonHouse Bill No. 95. A bill to amend an Act regulating
the loan business.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of RichmondHouse Bill No. 366. A bill to prohibit labor of females
in mills during certain hours.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall and othersHouse Bill No. 343. A bill to fix salaries of Sheriffs of
Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
By Mr. Hubbard of WilkinsonHouse Bill No. 404. A bill to fix special lien for laborers
in cutting logs.
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655
By Messrs. Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 488. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
By Messrs. Roberts of Muscogee and Brown of Greene-
House Bill No. 498. A bill to authorize State Veterinarian to inspect creameries and dairies.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 204. A bill to regulate selling of seeds and for other purposes.
By Mr. Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 544. A bill to authorize owner of real estate to discharge liens by giving a good bond.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 560. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 565. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Ranger.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 573. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Monticello.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 595. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
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By Mr. Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 612. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 613. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 614. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 618. A bill to provide that one judge of a City Court may preside over another City Court.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 619. A bill to amend the charter of the City Court of Lexington.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 620. A bill to require certificates of title of purchasers of motor vehicles.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 629. A bill to amend the Code relative to eligibility of councilmen to hold two offices.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 632. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Monroe.
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By Messrs. Battle, Mered_ith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 638. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 641. A bill to amend an Act providing for annual increase of pensions.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 645. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Social Circle.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill-
House Bill No. 646. A bill to amend an Act regulating the loan business.
By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill No. 639. A bill to abolish county court in certain counties.
By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 653. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Tax Commissioner of Troup County.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 667. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Buford.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 668. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Buford.
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By Mr. Cone of Bulloch-
Hause Resolution No. 74-610a. A resolution to define legal status of unpaid appropriations of 1928 and 1929.
By Mr. Smith of the 25th-
Senate Bill No. 149. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Talbotton.
By Mr. Wright of the 42nd-
Senate Bill No. 192. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Rome.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House
was read the third time and placed on 1ts passage:
By Messrs. Gullatt of Campbell and Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 605. A bill to be entitled an Act to merge Campbell County with Fulton County, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was pa~sed.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 144. A bill to gtve gas companies the right of eminent domain.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 195. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 196. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By unanimous consent the House agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 168. A bill to be entitled an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Walton County, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
Amend as follows:
1. By striking the word "two" in the second line of Section 2 of said bill and inserting in place of "two" the word "four."
2. By inserting after the word "Commissioners" in next to the last line of Section 2 and before the words "as soon" the following words, to-wit: "on January 1st, 1930."
3. By inserting after the word "salary" in the second line of Section 7, and before the words, "said Clerk not to be" the words, "not to exceed fifty dollars per month."
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4. By striking the words "Governor of said State" in Section 5 and inserting in place of same the following words, to-wit: "by the remaining Commissioners."
5. By striking all after the word "improved" in line four of Section 21.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 227. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal the Act creating a Board of Commis5ioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of 'Nalton, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
Amend Section 2 of said bill by striking the words "on the 15th day of October, 1929," and inserting in place of name the following, to-wit: "on the first of January, 1930."
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of \\'are-
House Bill No. 470. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Waycross, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was agreed to:
Amend Section 16 by striking from the tenth line thereof the words "Dan T. Cowart" and substituting the words "Allen S. Morton."
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration, with the motion for the previous question pending:
By Mr. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill No. 314. A bill to be entitled an Act to . provide for the raising of public revenue by a tax upon the
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privilege of engaging in certain occupations, and by a tax upon certain business and commercial transactions and enterprises; to provide for the ascertainment and assessment and collection of such tax; to provide for an appeal and an appellate board; to provide penalties for the violations of the terms thereof; and for other purposes.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion for the previous question; the request was not granted.
Mr. Slater of Bryan moved that the House postpone further consideration of House Bill No. 314 until after disposition by the House of House Bill No. 143, known as the "Boykin Income Tax Bill."
Mr. Griffin of Decatur moved that House Bill No. 314 and all substitutes and amendments thereto be tabled.
On the motton to table the ayes were 54, nays 82.
The motion to table was lost.
Mr. Colson of Glynn moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved that House Bill No. 314 and all substitutes and amendments thereto be tabled.
On the motion to table, Mr. Kennedy of Lamar called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Battle of Muscogee
Alexander of Chatham Bell
Alford
Bland
Andrews
Bostwick
Ashley
Boykin of Carroll
Awtrey
Boykin of Lincoln
Bandy
Brannen
Barker
Brock
Barrett
Brown of Emanuel
Brown of Fulton Chalker Coleman Collier Colson Cone Crawford Cromartie Crowe
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Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Floyd Duncan Felker Freeman Gillen Griffin Harris of Crisp Harrison Hatcher Holt Howard of Long Huddleston Jackson Johnson of Seminole Johnston Kempton Key Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance
Lanham Lee Lochliear Logan McClain McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Martin of Liberty Maynard Mills Montgomery Moore Mullins Mundy Nottingham Pace Parker of Richmond Patten Phillips of Tift
Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Ross Scarbrough Scruggs Simmons Slater Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Wall Watson Westbrook
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adkins Alexander of DeKalb Allen Arnold Atwood Battle of Schley Bearden Beasley Beaton Bedingfield Bennett Blalock Brown of Greene Byars Cannon Chick Cochran Cooper Courson
Culpepper of Echols Davis of Mitchell Dickey Dominick Dubose Dykes Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Ellard Ellis Fagan Franklin Goolsby Grayson Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Terrell Henderson
Hewell Hightower Hubbard Hutcheson James Johnson of Franklin Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kennedy Kiker Lewis Lord Mardre Martin of Troup Meredith Neisler Nelson of Macon New Oliver
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Osborn Owen Parker of Colquitt Parr Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Rabun Ram speck Reid
Richardson Rivers Roberts Rosser Seckinger Shaw Sloan Swint Taylor Thomoson
Tippins Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Wilkes Wilson Wind Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Bentley Burch Burgin Cail Cozart Edwards of Lowndes Fowler
Geer
Stanton
Hodges
Thrash
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Turner
Howell
Walker of Pierce
McElreath
Wood
Mooty
Mr. Speaker
Nelson of Cook
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the motion to table the ayes were 96, nays 91.
House Bill No. 314 and all substitutes and amendments thereto was tabled.
Mr. Walker of Brooks moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
Mr. Peterson of Montgomery moved that the House reconsider its action in tabling House Bill No. 314 and the motion was lost.
Under orders of the day the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 143. A bill to be entitled an Act to levy a tax on incomes; to provide how same shall be paid; to
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provide to whom same shall be paid; to provide penalties for non-payment; and for other purposes.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Bon. A. S. J.
Stoval' of Elbert, Han. Z. B. Rogers and Han. R. H. John-
son.
Mr. Battle of Muscogee moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed, and House Bill No. 143 went over as unfinished business of the previous session.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Cozart of Wilkes and Hancock of Jackson.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 O'clock, P. M.
The Home met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under call of the Speaker the following bill of the House was read the third time and placed on its passage:
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of RichmondHouse Bill No. 115.
A BILL. To be entitled an Act To amend Paragraph 1, of
Section 13, of Article 6, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, in so far as said Paragraph relates to the salary of the Judge of the Superior Court of the
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Judicial Circuit in which is located the County of Richmond, so as to require the County authorities of Richmond County, from the treasury of said County, to supplement the salary of such Judge in such amount as when added to the amount received by him out of the State Treasury will amount to ten thousand dollars per annum, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General As~embly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That Paragraph 1 of Section 13 of Article 6 of the Constitution be amended, as follows:
(a) By striking from said Paragraph the following: "and provided, further, that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Richmond, or such other Board or person as may from time to time exercise the administrative powers of said County, shall supplement from said County's treasury the salary of the Judge of the Superior Court of the Circuit of which the said County of Richmond is a part, by such sum as may be necessary with salaries paid such Judge from the State Treasury to make a salary for said Judge of $7,000.00 per annum; and such payments are declared to be a part of the Court expenses of said County, and such payment shall be made to the Judge now in office, as well as to his successors. The provisions of this amendment shall take effect and the salaries herein provided for shall begin from the ratification of this amendment, as provided in the second Section thereof, and shall apply to the incumbent in office, as well as his successors."
(b) By adding in lieu thereof the following: "and provided, further, that the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Richmond, or such other Board or person as may from time to time exercise the administrative powers of ~aid County, shall supplement from said County's treasury the salary of the Judge of the Superior Courts of the Augusta Circuit by such sums as may be necessary,
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with ~alaries paid such Judge from the State Treasury, to make a salary for said Judge of ten thousand dollars per annum; and such payments are declared to be a part of the Court expenses of said County, and such payment shall be made to the Judge now in office, as well as his successors. The provisions of this amendment shall take effect and the salaries herein provided for shall begin from the ratification of this amendment, as provided in the second Section thereof, and shall apply to the incumbent in office, as well as his successors."
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that whenever the above-proposed amendment to the Constitution of this State shall be agreed to by twothirds of the members elected to each of the Houses of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered upon their Journals, with the yeas and nays taken thereon, the Governor shall, and he is hereby authorized and instructed to cause the above-proposed amendment to be publi~hed in one or more newspapers in each congressional district in this State for the period of two months next preceding the time of holding the next general election; and the Governor is hereby authorized and directed to provide for the submission of the amendment proposed for ratification or rejection to the electors of this State at the next general election to be held after ~aid publication, at which election every person 8hall be qualified to vote who is entitled to vote for members of the General Assembly. All persons voting at such election in favor of adopting the said proposed amendment ~hall have written or printed on their ballots the words, "For amendment to Paragraph One of Section thirteen of Article Six of the Constitution, providing for additional compensation to be paid by Richmond County to the Judge of the Superior Courts of the Augusta Circuit." All perwns voting at such election against adopting the said proposed amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words, "Against amendment to Paragraph One of Sec-
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tion thirteen of Article Six of the Constitution, providing for additional compensation to be paid by Richmond County to the Judge of the Superior Courts of the Augusta Circuit." If a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly voting thereon, shall vote for ratification, the Governor shall, when he ascertains the same from the Secretary of State, to whom the returns from said election shall be referred in the same manner as in cases of election for members of the General Assembly to count and ascertain the remlts, issue his proclamation for one insertion in one daily paper of the State, announcing such result and declaring the amendment ratified.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted that all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith are repealed.
The report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.
The bill involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were :Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Bennett
Alexander of Chatham Blalock
Alford
Bland
Allen
Bostwick
Andrews
Boykin of Carroll
Arnold
Brannen
Ashley
Brock
Atwood
Brown of Fulton
Awtrey
Brown of Greene
Bandy
Burch
Barker
Cail
Barrett
Cannon
Battle of Muscogee Chalker
Battle of Schley
Chick
Bearden
Cochran
Beasley
Coleman
Beaton
Collier
. Bedingfield
Colson
Bell
Cone
Cooper Courson Cromartie Crowe Culpepper of Echols Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Mitchell Duncan Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Geer Goolsby Griffin Gullatt Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp
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Harris of Terrell
McWhorter
Hatcher
Mallard
Henderson
Martin of Troup
Hewell
Maynard
Hightower
Meredith
Holt
Mills
Howard of Chatt'h'cheeMontgomery
Howard of Long
Moore
Hubbard
Mundy
Huddleston
Nelson of Cook
Hutcheson
Nelson of Macon
Jackson
New
James
Owen
Johnson of Franklin Pace
Johnson of Seminole Parker of Colquitt
Jones of Burke
Parker of Richmond
Jones of Lumpkin Parr
Kempton
Patten
Kennedy
Peebles
Kimbrough
Perkins
Kinnard
Peterson
King
Phillips of Telfair
Lee
Pilcher
Lewis
Pope
Lord
Powell of Emanuel
McClain
Purvis
McElreath
Rabun
McGehee
Rams peck
McKelvey
Reid
McKoy
Richardson
Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Stanton Stokes Strickland Swain Thrash Thomoson Trapnell Traylor Tortter Tucker Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Freeman
Dominick
Jones of McDuffie
Swint
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Adkins Bentley Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Emanuel Burgin Byars Cozart Crawford
Davis of Floyd Dickey Dubose Dykes Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis
Gillen Grayson Hancock Harrison Hodges Howell Johnston Key Kiker
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Kirby Lance Lanham Lochliear Logan Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Mooty Mullins
Neisler Nottingham Oliver Osborn Phillips of Tift Powell of Screven Scarbrough Slater Sloan
Stewart Still Stone Taylor Tippins Turner Wall Wood Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 147, nays 5.
The bill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 143. A bill to be entitled an Act to levy a tax on incomes; to provide how same shall be paid; to provide to whom same shall be paid; to provide penalties for non-payment; and for other purposes.
Mr. Byars of Spalding moved that the House do now adjourn.
On the motion to adjourn Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Barker
Adkins
Bearden
Alexander of Chatham Bell
Allen
Bentley
Arnold
Boykin of Carroll
Ashley
Boykin of Lynch
Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Burch Byars Chalker Chick
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Coleman Colson Cone Cooper Crawford Culpepper of Echols Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Floyd Dickey Dominick Duncan Edwards of Lowndes Felker Fowler Franklin Grayson Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher
Henderson Howard of Long Jackson Johnson of Franklin Jones of Burke Jones of McDuffie Kennedy McKoy Mallard Martin of Liberty Mills Mundy Nelson of Cook Nottingham Oliver Owen Parker of Richmond Peebles Peterson Phillips of Tift
Pilcher Powell of Emanuel Rabun Richardson Ross Rosser Slater Still Swain Swint Thomoson Tippins Traylor Trotter Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Pierce Watson Westbrook Wilson Wind
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Alexander of DeKalb Alford Andrews Atwood Awtrey Bandy Barrett Battle of Muscogee Battle of Schley Beasley Bennett Blalock Bland Brock Brown of Greene Cail Cannon Cochran Davis of Mitchell Fagan Freeman Goolsby
Gullatt Hanie Hewell Hightower Holt Huddleston Hutcheson James Johnson of Seminole Johnston Kimbrough Kinnard King Lanham Lee Lewis Lord McElreath McGehee McKelvey McWhorter Mansell Martin of Troup
Maynard Meredith Moore Mooty Neisler New Parker of Colquitt Parr Patten Perkins Pope Purvis Reid Rivers Roberts Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons Stanton Stewart Stokes
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Strickland Thrash Trapnell Tucker
Walker of Brooks Wall Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb
West Wilkes Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Beaton Bedingfield Bostwick Brannen Burgin Collier Courson Cozart Cromartie Crowe Dubose Dykes Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Ellard Ellis Geer
Gillen
McClain
Griffin
Mardre
Hancock
Montgomery
Hardin
Mullins
Hodges
Nelson of Macon
Howard of Chatt'h'cheeOsbom
Howell
Pace
Hubbard
Phillips of Telfair
Jones of Lumpkin Powell of Screven
Kempton
Rams peck
Key
Sloan
Kiker
Stone
Kirby
Tayl0r
Lance
Turner
Lochliear
Wood
Logan
Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the motion to adjourn the ayes were 78, nays 80.
The motion to adjourn was lost.
Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
Mr. Stewart of Atkinson moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Mooty of Troup, Ellard of Habersham, and Grayson of Chatham.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
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The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent Senate Resolution No. 20 was withdrawn from the Committee on Appropriations and recommitted to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By unanimous consent House Bill No. 540 was recommitted to the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 560 was recommitted to the Committee on Municipal Government.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 554 was recommitted to the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Bostwick of Morgan-
House Bill No. 245. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Rutledge.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1stSenate Bill No. 8. A bill to provide for appointment
of special police officers for railways.
By Messrs. Myrick of the 1st and Smith of the 25thSenate Bill No. 123. A bill to amend the Act providing
for the electrocution of criminals, so as to provide that the State shall pay the expense thereof.
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By Mr. Matthews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 17. A bill to amend the Act authorizing ordinaries to appoint guardians.
By Mr. Garrison of the 33rd-
Senate Bill No. 213. A bill to amend the Code of Georgia, allowing certain counties to increase tax rates.
By Messrs. Neill of the 24th, Fletcher of the 22nd, and Whaley of the 25th-
Senate Bill No. 171. A bill to amend the Act creating a State Real Estate Board.
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th-
Sena~ Bill No. 112. A bill placing all busses operating within the State of Georgia, under the control and supervision of the Public Service Commission.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
majority the following resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 10. A resolution allowing the Governor to accept certain monies as trustee from the Federal Government.
By Mr. Pitner of the 50thSenate Resolution No. 37. A resolution gtvmg assent
of the State of Georgia to the Congressional Act providing for co-operative agricultural extension work.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House as amended, to-wit:
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 237. A bill to amend the Act creating the City Court of Miller County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 236. A bill to repeal an Act amending the charter of the City Court of Miller County.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 238. A bill to amend the Act creating the City Court of Miller County.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Tippins of EvansHouse Bill No. 700. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Claxton. Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Jackson of BleckleyHouse Bill No. 701. A bill to amend an Act for highway
mileage through towns of under 25,000 inhabitants. Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
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By Messrs. Crawford and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 702. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to instructing children in an English Education only.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
By Messrs. Huddleston and Mullins of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 703. A bill to amend the Georgia Motor Vehicle Law.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Cooper of BibbHouse Bill No. 704. A bill to provide for a coroner,s
salary instead of fees in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Chick of Walton-
House Bill No. 705. A bill to provide for counsel m criminal pauper cases.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 706. A bill to create a Composite Board of Medical Examiners.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 707. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Albany.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Scarbrough of Polk-
House Bill No. 708. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Rockmart.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Scarbrough of Polk-
House Bill No. 709. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cedartown.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Battle of SchleyHouse Resolution No. 91-707a. A resolution for relief
of J. W. Larkin as surety.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 387 do pass. House Bill No. 291 do pa~s. House Bill No. 360 do pass. House Bill No. 190 do pass as amended. House Bill No. 150 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
McWHoRTER of Oglethorpe,
Chairman.
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Mr. Hightower of Upson County, Chairman of the ~ommittee on Banks and Banking, submitted the follow-
mg report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under
consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 316 do pass. House Bill No. 490 do pass. House Bill No. 533 do not pass. House Bill No. 666 do pass. House Bill No. 323 do not pass. Senate Bill No. 148 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, HIGHTOWER of Upson, Chairman.
Mr. Stone of Union County, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Conservation has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 74 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
STONE of Union,
Chairman.
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Mr. Walker of Ben Hill County, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 695 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, WALKER of Ben Hill, Chasrman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matter~, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 651 do pass. House Bill No. 652 do pass.
House Bill No. 615 do pass.
House Bill No. 640 do pass.
House Bill No. 623 do pass. House Bill No. 551 do pass.
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Senate Bill No. 126. do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
1 \\
F.
ANDREWS of Crawford,
Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 531. An Act to authorize the Fiscal Authorities of any County of the State of Georgia having surplus funds in its treasury, to use such funds for the benefit of the public schools of such County do pass.
Senate Resolution No. 24 creating a commission to study the laws with reference to asound Teachers Retirement Law do pass.
Senate Resolution No. 14 creating a commission for the study of Georgia's Educational System do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Floyd,
Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under con-
sideration the following House Bill No. 418 and has in-
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instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
J. T. CoLSON of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following House Bill No. 672 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 672 do pass. Respectfully submitted,
HowARD of Chattahoochee,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipa1 Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 655 do pass.
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House Bill No. 654 do pass. Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following House bills and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bills No. 428, 512, 590, 673 and 694 do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 72 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
NEW of Laurens,
Chairman.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following House Bill No. 129 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, CuLPEPPER of Fayette, Chairman.
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By unanimous consent the following bills of. the House, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Stone of Union and others-
House Bill No. 74. A bill to amend an Act permitting the United States to acquire lands in the Okefenokee Swamps.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 129. A bill to amend the General Tax Act.
By Mr. Pope of Toombs and others-
House Bill No. 150. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to an income tax.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 190. A bill to provide for rotation of Judges of Superior Courts.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 291. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to compensation of members of General Assembly.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 316. A bill to amend the Code relative to state depositories in certain counties.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 360. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to clerical help in Governor's office.
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By Messrs. Wind of Grady and Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 387. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to salaries of members of General Assembly.
By Messrs. Hutcheson and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 418. A bill to prescribe lawful season for hunting doves.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 490. A bill to authorize Ordinary of certain counties to name depositories.
By Mr. Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 531. A bill to authorize use of surplus funds of counties for educational purposes.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 551. A bill to authorize Board of Commis!'ioners of Fulton County to establish a system of waterworks.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 615. A bill to amend an Act fixing time of meeting of Commissioners of Lowndes County.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor <;>f Richmond-
House Bill No. 623. A bill to provide that certain counties may use voting machines.
By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill No. 640. A bill to abolish County Treasurer of Brantley County.
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By Mr. Barker of Heard-
House Bill No. 651. A bill to consolidate offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Heard County.
By Mr. Barker of Heard-
House Bill No. 652. A bill to abolish board of commissioners of Heard County.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 654. A bill to permit the City of Columbus to pass zoning laws.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 655. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus.
By Mr. Arnold of Henry-
House Bill No. 666. A bill to amend an Act relative. to par value of shares of Trust Companies.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 672. A bill to authorize County authorities to maintain health regulations.
By Mr. Bland of Stewart-
House Bill No. 695. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lumpkin.
By unanimous consent th~ following bills and resolutions of the Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
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By Mr. Goode of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 72. A bill to amend the Code relative to compensation of officers of Superior Courts.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 148. A bill to amend the 'Code so as to put the Town of Ailey on the list of State Depositories.
By Mr. Wright of the 42ndSenate Resolution No. 14. A bill to create a commis-
sion for study of Georgia's Educational System.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Resolution No. 24. A bill to create a commission to study a Sound Teachers' Retirement Law.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Messrs. Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 488. A bill to provide for the support of the Macon Hospital and tuberculosis sanitarium by the City of Macon.
The Committee amendment was read and agreed to.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-.
House Bill No. 565. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Ranger.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 573. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Monticello.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 595. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 612. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Waycross.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 613. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 614. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill t~e ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 619. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Lexington.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 632. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Monroe.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of MuscogeeHouse Bill No. 638. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Columbus. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to
the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional
majority was passed.
By Mr. Felker of WaltonHouse Bill No. 645. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Social Circle. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to
the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Strickland of BrantleyHause Bill No. 639. A bill to repeal an Act creating a
County Court in certain counties. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to
the passage of the bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 653. A bill to amend an Act creating office of Tax Commissioner of Troup County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 667. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Buford.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 668. A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Buford.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Brewer of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 126. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Coffee County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 131, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Smith of the 25th-
Senate Bill No. 149. A bill to repeal the charter of the Town of Talbotton.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 132, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Wright of the 42nd-
Senate Bill No. 192. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Rome.
The amendment by Mr. Davis of Floyd, was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 130, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
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By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 8. A bill to provide for special officers for railroad companies.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 17. A bill to amend an Act relative to appointment of guardians of idiots, etc.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Pitner of the 50th-
Senate Bill No. 37. A bill to provide for co-operative agricultural extension work.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 123. A bill to amend the Act providing for electrocution of persons sentenced to the death penalty.
Referred to Committee on Penitentiary.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th and others-
Senate Bill No. 171. A bill to amend an Act regulating real estate brokers.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th-
Senate Bill No. 112. A bill to regulate the manner m which motor vehicles carrying freight and passengers may be operated.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
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By Mr. Garrison of the 33rd-
Senate Bill No. 213. A bill to amend the Code relative to taxation in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 10. A resolution to recetve certain monies from the Secretary of War.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
The following resolution of the Senate was read:
By Mr. Wright of the 42nd-
Senate Resolution No. 46. A resolution that the House of Representatives return to the Senate House Bill No. 113, which passed the Senate on July 30, 1929.
On the adoption of the resolution Mr. Alexander of DeKalb called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
The resolution was lost.
The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Resolution No. 92. A resolution that until otherwise ordered by the House, individual speeches be limited to ten minutes except in cases of authors of bills and substitutes, who shall be allowed twenty minutes.
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Resolution No. 93. A resolution that further debate on House Bill No. 143 and all amendments and substitutes be limited to one and one-half hours; one-half
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hour to the proponents and one hour to the opponents of the bill, and that at the end of said period the previous question shall be considered ordered on said bill.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 143. A bill to be entitled an Act to levy a tax on incomes; to provide how same shall be paid; to provide penalties for non-payment; and for other purposes.
The hour of expiration of debate on House Bill No. 143,
having arrived, under the provisions of House Resolution
No. 93, the previous question was called and the main
question was ordered.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourn today it stand adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock, and the request was granted.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Mr. Boykin, of Lincoln, moved to amend Section 3 of the substitute for House Bill No. 143 by adding thereto the words: In any case where a non-resident corporation having an office and doing business in this State makes its income tax return in some other State, such corporation shall make an original return to the Tax Commissioner of Georgia confined to its business done in this State upon like principles as are in this Section above provided.
Mr. Boykin, of Lincoln, moved to amend Substitute to House Bill No. 143 by adding at the end of Section 4 the following words: "And there shall be deducted any amount that may be derived from incomes of any such persons or companies as the State of Georgia is prohibited from taxing under the Constitution of the United States."
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Mr. Boykin, of Lincoln, moved to amend Substitute to House Bill No. 143 by inserting between the word "Act" and the word "the" in line five (5) of Section Seven (7) of said substitute, the following words: "And shall be dissatisfied with the findings of the State Tax Commissioner as to such claim for exemption."
Mr. Culpepper, of Fayette, moved to amend the Boykin substitute for House Bill No. 143 by striking the last sentence of Section 9 and substituting therefor a new sentence to read as follows: "From the judgment of the Superior Court a writ of error shall lie as in all other civil cases. "
Mr. Boykin, of Lincoln, moves to amend Substitute for House Bill No. 143 by adding thereto the following Section to be numbered 18:
Sec. 18. Be it further enacted that the Governor and Comptroller General are instructed and directed in fixing the Ad Valorem tax rate for State purposes in the year 1931 to make a careful estimate of the amount of revenue that will be derived from the provisions of this Act and from other sources of revenue and after providing for any deficit that may exist and the payment of current expenses of the State over a two year period to reduce the Ad Valorem tax rate for said year 1931 in proportion to the excess revenue that will be realized under the provisions of this Act.
To amend said bill by making Section 18 read Section 19.
The following Substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
By the Committee-
A BILL.
Committee Substitute for House Bill Number 143 to be entitled :
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An Act to provide for levying and collecting a tax on net incomes in this State, to provide how returns shall be made, how the tax shall be paid, and to fix penalties for violation thereof, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the ~arne as follows:
Section 1. It shall be the duty of every person, firm or corporation residing or doing business in this State and paying an income tax to the United States Government, at the time when such person, firm or corporation makes return to the Federal Government for such income tax, to make a duplicate return to the State of Georgia and file the same with the Tax Commissioner.
Sec. 2. It shall be the right of such tax-payer so making return to attach or add to such return any claim such taxpayer may choo~e to make as to any item included in the return made to the Federal Government which he or they conceives to be exempt from taxation by the State of Georgia, together with the reasons why such item should not pay tax.
Sec. 3. When such return is made as afore~aid to the Tax Commissioner of Georgia, said Tax Commissioner shall thereupon assess a tax on the taxable net income shown by said return, and fix the same as an income tax liability due by such tax-payer to the State, equal to onethird his liability to the United States.
Sec. 4. With said return the tax-payer shall make a payment of one-third of his total liability as shown by said return, the remaining two-thirds being payable at intervals of three and six months thereafter, but the initial payment shall be made with the return and before the tax is actually assessed by the Tax Commissioner.
Sec. 5. When said return is made, .if the same is accompanied by a claim of exemption as provided in section 2 of this Act, such claim shall not relieve the tax-payer
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of the duty hereinbefore provided to make payment, but payment shall be made according to the return and the directions hereinbefore given without deduction for such claimed exemption.
Sec. 6. A tribunal is hereby created consisting of the Comptroller-General the Attorney-General and the Secretary of State, which shall be known as the Board of Income Tax Review. To said Board there shall be at once submitted every claim of exemption made in the return as aforesaid. Said Board shall summarily consider and pass upon such claim of exemption and either allow the same or disallow it, according as in their judgment is required by the Constitution of the United States, and of the State of Georgia, anq the law.
Sec. 7. It shall be the right of the Tax Commissioner,
acting for the State, and of the tax debtor, in the event either of them is dissatisfied with the finding of said Board,
w immediately 'appeai the same by written demand to the
Superior Court of Fulton County, where the same shall be. heard and passed upon in preference to any and all other cases whatsoever, said Court being empowered to call a jury for hearing any disputed question of fact.
Sec. 8. S!tid Court shall have power and authority, if: in his opinion the same is necessary, to cause an issue to be made in writing that shall substantially amount to pleadings, and there shall be no appeal or writ of error to any appellate court in this State from said finding.
Sec. 9. Any tax-payer making return and making payment, either in whole or in part, shall have the right, at the time of said payment, to file with the person to whom payment is made, a protest in writing, and if thereafter there be a judicial finding in his favor exempting him in whole or in part from liability, it shall be the duty of the Treasurer of this State to repay to such tax-payer, with interest at seven per cent. per annum, any sum improperly
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required of him, which payment shall be made out of the fund now to be provided for.
Sec. 10. As said income taxes are paid into the treasury, such percentage thereof not exceeding ten per cent. as shall be deemed prudent and necessary by the Board of Income Tax Review, shall be set aside by the Treasurer as a special fund for the reimbursement of tax-payers improperly required to pay, and said Treasurer shall have authority, whenever a liability is established for repayment in favor of a tax-payer, so to repay out of said fund without other appropriations thereof to that purpose than as contained herein.
Sec. 11. The first return for taxes under this Act shall be made on or before the 15th day of March, 1930, but the liability of tax-payers thereunder shall only be assessed pro rata for one fourth of the year 1929.
Sec. 12. The Tax Commissioner shall have authority and it shall be his duty to provide the necessary blanks for carrying out the provisions of this Act, which blanks shall be distributed throughout the State in such way as the Tax Commissioner may deem proper.
Sec. 13. The Tax Commissioner shall have power and authority to make all necessary regulations for carrying out the provisions of this Act, provided the same are not in conflict with the provisions of this Act and do not affect the substantive rights of the tax-payer resulting herefrom.
Sec. 14. Any person, firm or corporation who shall fail or refuse to make such return as herein required shall be liable to a penalty of twenty-five per cent. of the liability of such tax payer as fixed by the return and other proceedings, and, in addition thereto, interest at the rate of one per cent. for every calendar month from and after the failure to make return. If such tax-payer, after having so failed or neglected to make return, shall be notified by
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the Tax Commissioner so to do, and shall thereupon continue so to fail or refuse, the Tax Commissioner shall give to such tax-payer notice that on a day to be named he will assess the tax from the best information obtainable and after giving the tax-payer opportunity to be heard. In such case the penalty shall be fixed at fifty per cent. upon the amount ascertained and assessed, and may be included as part of the tax, and a writ of execution issued for the whole by the Tax Commissioner, bearing test in the name of the Governor, and directed to all and singular the Sheriffs of this State, commanding them to levy on the goods and chattels, lands, tenements and hereditaments of said tax-payer.
Sec. 15. Should any tax-payer fraudently and with a purpose to conceal his liability under this Act, so fail or refuse to make return, or make any false and fraudulent return with a purpose to escape liability, such tax-payer shall, in addition to liability for the penalties herein provided, be liable to prosecution in any court having jurisdiction, and upon conviction shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punished accordingly.
Sec. 16. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that should any section or divisible clause of this Act be held unconstitutional or void, and/or should any provision of the same as to any class of persons or corporations be declared unconstitutional or void, then as to any and all other provisions of this Act and/or as to any other person or class or subjects of taxation herein designated and specified, this Act shall remain in full force and effect.
Sec. 17. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act shall be and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended.
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On the passage of the bill, Mr. Boykin of Lincoln called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Culpepper of Fayette Lochliear
Adams of Wilkes
Davis of Floyd
Logan
Adkins
Davis of Mitchell
Lord
Alexander o:t Chatham Dickey
McClain
Alford
Dubose
McGehee
Allen
Dtkes
McKelvey
Andrews
Edwards of Gilmer McKoy
Arnold
Edwards of Lowndes McWhorter
Ashley
Fagan
Mallard
Atwood
Felker
Mansell
Bandy
Freeman
Mardre
Barker
Gillen
Martin of Liberty
Beasley
Gullatt
Maynard
Beaton
Hardin
Meredith
Bedingfield
Harris of Crisp
Mills
Bennett
Harris of Terrell
Mullins
Bentley
Harrison
Mundy
Bland
Hatcher
Neisler
Bostwick
Hodges
Nelson of Cook
Boykin of IJncoln
Holt
Nelson of Macon
Brannen
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Osborn
Brock
Howard of Long
Pace
Brown of Emanuel Hubbard
Parr
Brown of Fulton
Huddleston
Patten
Brown of Greene
Jackson
Perkins
Burch
James
Phillips of Telfair
Byars
Johnson of Franklin Pope
Cannon
Johnson of Seminole Powell of Erll8nuel
Chalker
Johnston
Rabun
Chick
Jones of Bu1ke
Rams peck
Cochran
Jones of Lumpkin
Richardson
Colerll8n
Jones of McDuffie
Rivers
Collier
Kennedy
Ross
Colson
Kiker
Scruggs
Cone
Kimbrough
Seckinger
Cooper
Kirby
Shaw
Crawford
Lanham
Simmons
Cromartie
Lee
Slater
Culpepper of Echols Lewis
Stewart
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Still Stokes Strickland Swain Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins
Trapnell Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson
Weeks of Columbia West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Yawn
Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Awtrey Battle of Muscogee Bell Boykin of Carroll Courson Crowe Dominick Duncan Edmondson Franklin Geer Henderson
Hewell Hightower Hutcheson Kempton Kinnard King Lance McElreath Martin of Troup Moore New Nottingham Parker of Colquitt
Parker of Richmond Peebles Peterson Pilcher Powell of Screven Roberts Rosser Scarbrough Sloan Stanton Traylor Walker of Ben Hill Weekes of DeKalb
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Barrett Battle of Schley Bearden Blalock Burgin Cail Cozart Ellard Ellis Fowler
Goolsby Grayson Griffin Hancock Hanie Howell Key MontgomerY Mooty
Oliver Owen Phillips of Tift Purvis Reid Stone SwiiJt Wood Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 140, nays 39.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by substitute, as amended.
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Privileges of the floor were granted to Han. C. D. Rountree of Johnson, Han. F. L. Holt of Washington.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Montgomery of Webster, Key of Jasper, Burgin of Marion, Bennett of Wayne, Scruggs of Washington, Lee of Bacon.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
FRIDAY, AuGUST 2, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A.M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and re~olu tions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
6. House bills and resolutions with Senate amendments.
By unanimous consent House Resolution No. 87-682b was withdrawn from the Committee on Appropriations and recommitted to the Committee on Education.
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By unanimous consent the following resolution of the House was taken from the table and read:
By Messrs. Still and Brown of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 28. A resolution commending to the Congress of the United States the adoption of some legislation to take care of indigent and old age pensioners, and for other purposes.
The resolution was again tabled.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that when the House adjourn today it stand adjourned until Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock, and the motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey,. the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Lane of 13th and others-
Senate Bill No. 153. A bill to authorize groups of persons to engage in selling burial benefits.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmslte constitutional
majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Lankford of the 15thSenate Bill No. 174. A bill to amend the motor vehicle
law and provide penalties.
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705
By Mr. Dorsey of the 48th-
Senate Bill No. 115. A bill to amend Code Section 3222 of the Georgia Code.
By Mr. Lawson of the 14th-
Senate Bill No. 216. A bill to amend Section 6048 of the Georgia Code.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 12. A bill to amend Section 5541 of the Georgia Code.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No.' 180. A bill to amend Sections 445 to 451 of Code of Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Gillen of BibbHouse Resolution No. 69. A resolution for the relief of
J. F. Herring as surety on a bond.
By Messrs. Chalker of Pulaski and Wilson of Wilcox-
House Resolution No. 25. A resolution for the relief of C. T. Burrows as surety on a bond.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke--
House Resolution No. 45. A resolution for the relief of R. G. Davis as surety on a bond.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution as amended of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Resolution No. 22. A resolution for the relief of A. B. Bilbo as surety on a bond.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Hutcheson and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 28. A bill to authorize State Highway Board to improve LaFayette Extension Road.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 34. A bill to amend an Act authorizing Ordinaries to appoint guardians for idiots and insane persons.
By Mr. Burch of Dodge-
House Bill No. 545. A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dodge County.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 452. A bill to amend an Act providing for Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Stephens County.
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707
By Messrs. Davis, Crawford and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 449. A bill to amend an Act to amend the act establishing in certain counties juvenile courts.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 514. A bill to reimburse the Tax Collector of Early County for bond premium.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 710. A bill to prohibit use of fictitious letter heads.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 711. A bill to amend an Act creating A. & M. School at Tifton.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. Thrash of Coffee-
House Bill No. 712. A bill to provide a lien on real estate for ornamental nursery planting.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 713. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 714. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Hutcheson of Walker and Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 715. A bill to amend the Code relative to contracts against public property.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Johnson of Seminole and Simmons of Decatur-
House Bill No. 716. A bill to authorize sale of sand from certain lands.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 717. A bill to levy a tax upon amusements.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Johnson of Seminole-
House Bill No. 718. A bill to regulate sale of wages earned or to be earned.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Griffin of Decatur and Trotter of Taliaferro-
Hause Bill No. 719. A bill to provide for a State Printing Commission.
Referred to Committee on Public Printing.
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709
By Mr. Phillips of Telfair-
House Bill No. 720. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Telfair County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 721. A bill to permit certain counties to have zoning laws.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Huddleston and Mullins of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 722. A bill to amend the Code relative to salaries of jury commissioners in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 723. A bill to provide for nomination of mem hers of General Assem bl y in primaries in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.
By Mr. Boykin of Carroll-
House Bill No. 724. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Villa Rica.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Henderson of Carroll and Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 725. A bill to provide for free distribution of Diphtheria Anti-Toxin.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
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By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 726. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Collins-
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Wall of Putnam-
House Bill No. 727. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Eatonton.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. DuBose of Clarke-
House Bill No. 728. A bill to provide for liens on property of University of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. Cone of Bulloch-
Hause Resolution No. 94. A resolution to set House Resolution No. 74 as a special order for August 6, 1929.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Resolution No. 95. A resolution to set House Bill No. 191 as special order for next Tuesday morning.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
Mr. Hightower of Upson County, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 665 do pass. Respectfully submitted, HIGHTOWER of Upson, Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Resolution No. 20 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDREWS of Crawford,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 151. An Act to repeal an Act amending the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
House Bill No. 163. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun, in Gordon County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 177. An Act to provide for the City of Hawkinsville, a new form of government.
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House Bill No. 178. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Hawkinsville.
House Bill No. 242. An Act to amend the Acts incorporating the City of Colquitt.
House Bill No. 280. An Act to amend an Act approved November 22, 1900 providing a system of public schools for the City of Elberton.
House Bill No. 281. An Act to amend an Act providing a charter for the City of Elberton approved December 19, 1896.
House Bill No. 324. An Act to abolish the Board of Commissioners of Commons of the City of Columbus.
House Bill No. 345. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 346. An Act to amend an Act, approved August 16th, 1915, creating a new charter for the Town of Waco, Haralson County.
House Bill No. 378. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville, in the County of Thomas.
House Bill No. 391. An Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Thomasville, approved October 3, 1889.
House Bill No. 405. An Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the Town of Dallas, Georgia.
House Bill No. 410. An Act to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools for the City of Eastman.
House Bill No. 445. An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to authorize the City of Sandersville to levy a tax for establishing and maintaining public schools in said City, and for other purposes."
Respectfully submitted, MALLARD of Charlton, Chairman.
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Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 101. An Act to amend an Act authorizing certain counties to prescribe term and period of fiscal years and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 407. An Act to amend an Act to repeal an Act to incorporate the Town of Dacula approved August 7, 1905, and the amendment thereto approved July 23, 1907, and to incorporate the Town of Dacula, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 414. An Act to create a new charter for the Town of Tarrytown and for other purposes connected therewith.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, ta-wit:
House Bill No. 45. An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia.
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House Bill No. 46. An Act to amend the Acts approved August 16, 1927 incorporating the Village of East Thomaston in Upson County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 47. An Act to incorporate the City of Silvertown in Upson County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 48. An Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, extending the corporate limits of said city.
House Bill No. 51. An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to amend the Act establishing the City Court of Jesup and for other purposes approved July 31, 1916, fixing the salary of the Judge of said court, approved August 4, 1917, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 58. An Act to fix the times for holding the Superior Courts in the Griffin Judicial Circuit to provide for the return and trial of all pending and new cases and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 62. An Act to amend an Act to establish a city court in Carrollton, County of Carroll, State of Georgia and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 82. An Act to amend an Act approved August 18, 1927 entitled an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Columbia County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 89. An Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Peach.
House Bill No. 109. An Act to amend the charter of Comer, Georgia.
House Bill No. 112. An Act for the purpose of protecting fur-hearing animals; to provide a penalty for the violation of this Act in certain counties and for other purposes.
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.House Bill No. 119. An Act to abolish the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Gwinnett County, Georgia; to create the office of Tax Commissioner of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 139. An Act to amend an Act for fixing the salary of Treasurer of Cobb County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 169. An Act to amend an Act to establish the City Court of Waycross to define its jurisdiction and powers and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 172. An Act to amend an Act amending the Act establishing the City Court of Waycross.
House Bill No. 189. An Act to amend the City Charter of Manassas.
House Bill No. 202. An Act to amend the charter of Montezuma.
House Bill No. 212. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville, Georgia, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 221. An Act to regulate the salaries of Stenographic Reporters in certain Judicial Circuits of Georgia, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 276. An Act to authorize the City of Brunswick and Glynn County to establish and maintain an air port.
House Bill No. 296. An Act to fix the compensation of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Spalding County amending an Act approved July 26, 1920 and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 304. An Act to repeal an Act creating a board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Whitfield County, and to repeal an Act approved December 23, 1886, amendatory thereto, and for other purposes.
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House Bill No. 305. An Act to create the office of Commissioner ot Roads and Revenues for the County of Whitfield, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 332. An Act to amend an Act establish-
ing a new charter for the Town of Luthersville and for
other purposes.
House Bill No. 339. An Act to provide for the payment of office expenses of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff, and the Ordinary, the Tax Receiver, and Tax Collector in certain counties of Georgia and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 348. An Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for the County of Evans.
House Bill No. 351. An Act to amend charter of City of Tallapoosa.
House Bill No. 367. An Act to reduce the presentation in the City Council of Augusta from three to two members from each ward, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 371. An Act to amend an Act approved August 18th, 1927, to abolish the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver for Henry County, to create the office of County Tax Commissioner, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 386. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 399. An Act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the Town of Chipley, to transfer the sum of $5,700.00 now on hand from the Light Fund to the Sewer Fund of said town and to use said amount to construct sewers and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 412. An Act to amend an Act approved August 11, 1925 changing the name of the Town of Milltown to the City of Lakeland, and for other purposes.
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House Bill No. 419. An Act to abolish City Court of Summerville.
House Bill No. 420. An Act to provide for holding three terms in each year of Superior Court in Chattooga County.
House Bill No. 422. An Act to amend an Act abolishing the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Elbert County so as to fix amount of bond, ect., and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 426. An Act to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Cairo in and for the County of Grady, etc.
House Bill No. 427. An Act to amend the Act incorporating the Town of Whigham, Georgia, and the several acts amendatory thereof; etc.
House Bill No. 432. An Act to provide for the payment of county treasurer in counties having a population of not less than 63,690 and not more than 63,695 according to the 1920 census, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 461. An Act to create and establish the Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Tennille, Georgia and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 468. An Act to amend an Act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909, and the Acts amendatory thereof, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 469. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Waycross approved August 17, 1909, as amended by the several subsequent Acts especially the Act approved August 16, 1922; to divide the said City into wards etc., and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 472. An Act to vest in the Tax Collectors of certain counties the powers of Sheriffs relative to levy and collection of tax fi. fas., and for other purposes.
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House Bill No. 481. An Act to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Atkinson, etc., approved August 23, 1927," and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 482. An Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Atkinson, etc., and for other purposes:
House Bill No. 484. An Act to amend an Act creating the office of County Commissioner of Screven County, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 487. An Act to provide that cities of not less than 52,995 and not more than 80,000 according to the census of 1920 may grant pensions to employees not elected by the people, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 489. An Act to amend An Act approved August 3, 1927, establishing a charter for the City of Macon and the Acts amendatory thereof and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Resolution No. 9. A resolution to reimburse
J. H. Carpenter for bail.
House Resolution No. 31. A resolution to correct the spelling of Jekyll Island.
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House Resolution No. 39. A resolution to permit State Librarian to furnish Ordinary of Carroll County and Commissioners of Carroll County with a complete set of Georgia Reports, Code and legislative acts.
House Resolution No. 40. A resolution approving the name of Grassy Mountain in Pickens County and calling the same Mount Oglethorpe.
House Bill No. 19. An Act to amend an Act to fix the salary of Treasurer of Colquitt County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 63. An Act to amend the Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Carroll County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 99. An Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Appling, State of Georgia.
House Bill No. 179. An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Washington, State of Georgia.
House Bill No. 271. An Act to amend Section 11 of an Act approved August 17, 1927, entitled "An Act to abolish the office of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Tift County."
House Bill No. 279. An Act to amend an Act creating City Court of Albany.
House Bill No. 301. An Act to amend the Act creating a new charter for the City of Newnan, to authorize the purchase of a landing field.
House Bill No. 302. An Act to amend the Act creating a new charter for the City of Newnan, authorizing the City to condemn certain private property.
House Bill No. 381. An Act to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Douglas, in Coffee County, Georgia.
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House Bill No. 467. An Act to amend an Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of the County of Ware.
House Bill No. 521. An Act to change the time of holding Superior Court of Troup County.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Chari ton,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 97. An Act to invest in the Tax Collectors of Counties having a population of not less than 10,590 and more than 10,600 all of the powers of sheriffs in their respective counties.
House Bill No. 165. An Act to provide for the nomination or election in primary elections of members of the General Assembly in counties of population of not less than 25,393 and not more than 25,700, requiring specification of incumbent opposed.
House Bill No. 444. An Act to repeal an Act approved August 18, 1927, entitled an Act to amend Section 1225 of the Civil Code of Georgia of 1910.
House Bill No. 272. An Act to provide that in all Counties having a population of not less than 14,493, nor more than 14,495, where the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Receiver have been merged, and the office of County Tax Commissioner created, that such County Tax Commis-
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sioners shall be ex-officio sheriffs for the purpose of collecting taxes.
House Bill No. 483. An Act to amend an Act creating the City Court of Sylvania.
Respectfully submitted, MALLARD of Charlton, Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrol~ed, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 56. An Act to amend an Act entitled "Municipal Court of Atlanta, establishment of, to define its powers, fix its jurisdiction, procedure and practices, etc."
House Bill No. 60. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Carrollton, Georgia and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 83. An Act to amend an Act approved August 18, 1919, to abolish the fee system now existing in the Superior Courts of Augusta Judicial Circuit.
House Bill No. 114. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Cartersville, Georgia.
House Bill No. 155. An Act to amend an Act providing for reporters of City Courts of certain counties.
House Bill No. 156. An Act providing for the appointment of reporters in City Courts of certain Counties.
House Bill No. 246. An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the. charter of the City of Cartersville, Georgia, approved August 20, 1917.
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House Bill No. 300. An Act to amend the Act creating a new charter for the City of Newnan, to authorize zoning laws, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 416. An Act to amend the Code relative to the appointment and salary of Special Criminal Bailiff for Superior and City Courts.
House Bill No. 434. An Act to repeal an Act approved August 8, 1925, abolishing the fee system existing in the Superior Courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circ:J.it.
House Bill No. 435. An Act abolishing the fee system now existing in the Superior Courts of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit.
House Bill No. 503. An Act to amend the charter <:>f the City of Acworth.
House Bill No. 506. An Act to amend an Act approved July 21, 1921 and to consolidate the several Acts granting and amending the charter of the City of Griffin, Georgia, Spalding County.
House Bill No. 534. An Act to amend an Act Approved August 15, 1927, incorporating the City of Kingsland in Camden County, State of Georgia.
House Bill No. 535. An Act to repeal an Act entitled an Act to incorporate Coligny Beach, in Glynn County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 552. An Act to revise, alter and amend the several Acts incorporating the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Tybee.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chai_rman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
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Mt. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 84. An Act to amend Section 102 of an Act approved August 3, 1927 creating a new charter for the City of Macon, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 228. An Act to repeal the Act creating Board of Commissioners of Murray County.
House Bill No. 229. An Act to create the office of Commissioner ofRoads.and Revenues for the County of Murray, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 21. An Act to amend an Act to incorporate the Town of Attapulgus, in Decatur County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 49. An Act to amend an Act approved August 6, 1920 changing terms of office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Upson County, Georgia, and fixing their compensation.
House Bill No. 77. An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of Gordon, State of Georgia.
House Bill No. 215. An Act to incorporate the Town of Oak Park, in the County of Emanuel, State of Georgia.
House Bill No. 233. An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in the County of Miller, and for other purposes."
House Bill No. 234. An Act to amend the Act approved August 22, 1905 and found in the Georgia Laws of that year, pages 569-72 inclusive.
House Bill No. 240. An Act to amend the Acts incorporating the City of Colquitt, to require the city fenced.
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House Bill No. 170. An Act to repeal "An Act to provide a new charter incorporating the Town of Waresboro, in the County of Ware and to grant certain powers and privileges to said Town and for other purposes."
House Bill No. 171. An Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Waycross, approved August 17, 1909.
House Bill No. 192. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Cordele, State of Georgia.
House Bill No. 193. An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to promote the efficiency and improve the condition in the Fire Department of the City of Augusta."
House Bill No. 194. An Act to amend an Act establishing a charter for the City of Augusta approved January 31, 1798.
House Bill No. 207. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Hazlehurst, in the State of Georgia.
House Bill No. 211. An Act to amend an Act of the General Assembly of Georgia approved July 21, 1921, and to amend the charter of the City of Griffin.
House Resolution No. 60. A resolution commending works and work of William W. Brewton.
House Bill No. 39. An Act to amend an Act to extend the term of office of Secretary of the Board of Education of Richmond County.
House Bill No. 40. An Act to authorize the Board of Education of Richmond County to issue bonds.
House Bill No. 41. An Act to amend an Act to regulate public instruction in Richmond County.
House Bill No. 76. An Act to authorize the Mayor and Council of the City of Marietta, to hold an election for the purpose of issuing bonds to establish and maintain a waterworks system for the City of Marietta.
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House Bill No. 96. An Act to amend an Act to reduce representation on the Board of Education of Richmond County.
House Bill No. 252. An Act to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of all counties in the State of Georgia, having a population of not less than 200,000 to supplement the funds of the County Board of Education.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 196. An Act to amend the charter of the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta.
House Bill No. 195. An Act to amend an Act of the General Assembly approved August 5, 1913, creating a Board of Civil Service for the City of Augusta.
House Bill No. 231. An Act amending Charter for Mayor and Council of the City of Athens.
House Bill No. 241. An Act to amend the Acts incorporating the City of Colquitt and allowing the right to appeal.
House Bill No. 14. An Act to authorize banks chartered under Georgia laws to establish branch banks in cities of a population of not less than Eighty Thousand and not more than. One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand.
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House Bill No. 78. An Act to provide for the compensation of Jury Commissioners in certain Counties, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 85. An Act to abolish Justice Courts of Bibb County, to enlarge jurisdiction of Municipal Court of Macon and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 86. An Act to amend the Act creating the Municipal Court of the City of Macon and amendatory Acts, and for other purposes.
Ho'.lse Bill No. 141. An Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta approved February 28, 1874, and the several amendatory Acts and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 157. An Act to amend an Act approved August 22, 1907, incorporating the town of Ochlocknee, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 113. An Act to amend an Act of the charter of Cartersville, Georgia.
House Bill No. 168. An Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County ofWalton, State of Georgia.
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House Bill No. 227. An Act to repeal the Act of 1917, pages 415-21 approved August 14, 1917.
House Bill No. 245. An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Rutledge, State of Georgia.
House Bill No. 470. An Act to amend an Act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of Waycross, in the County of Ware.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and Resolutions, to-wit:
House Resolution No. 22. A resolution for the relief on bond of A. B. Bilbo.
House Resolution No. 25. A resolution relieving C. T. Burrows, as surety on bond of A. F. Cumbus and judgement issued thereon from Superior Court, V\'ilcox County.
House Resolution No. 45. A resolution releasing R. G. Davis as surety in Clarke County.
House Resolution No. 69. A resolution relieving J. F.
Herring as surety on bond of Oliver Allen.
House Bill No. 28. An Act to authorize the State Highway Board of Georgia, to comply with the terms and conditions of certain acts of Congress providing Federal appropriations for the paving and improvement of the LaFayette Extension Road and the Ringgold Extension Road.
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House Bill No. 34. An Act to amend an Act approved October 9, 1885 to authorize the Ordinaries of the several Counties of this State to appoint guardians for idiots, etc.
House Bill No. 236. An Act to repeal the Act approved August 6, 1909 which amended the Act creating the City Court of Miller County.
House Bill No. 237. An Act to amend the Act approved August 6, 1909 touching City Court, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 238. An Act to amend the Act creating and establishing the City Court of Miller County which was approved August 8, 1908.
House Bill No. 243. An Act to repeal the Act approved July 20, 1927 amending the law creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County.
House Bill No. 449. An Act to amend an Act approved August 19, 1916 establishing the Juvenile Courts in certain counties.
House Bill No. 452. An Act to amend an Act providing for Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Stephens County.
House Bill No. 514. An Act to provide for the payment of $1,350 to the Tax Commissioner of Early County to reimburse him for bond premium.
House Bill No. 545. An Act to amend an Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dodge County.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the folJowing bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 579 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
BEASLEY of Tattnall.
Chairman.
Mr. Mansell of Milton County, Chairman of the Com~ittee on General Agriculture No. 2, submitted the followmg report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 2 has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 682 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
MANSELL of Milton,
Chairman.
Mr. Kennedy of Lamar County, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Military Affairs has had under consideration the following Senate Resolution No. 30 of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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Senate Resolution No. 30 do pass. Respectfully submitted, KENNEDY of Lamar, Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 709 do pass.
House Bill No. 708 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
SLOAN of Hall,
Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following House Bill and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 7 do pass by substitute as amended.
House Bill No. 9 do pass by substitute as amended. Respectfully submitted, BuRCH of Dodge, Chairman.
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Mr. Martin of Troup County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 85-681b do pass. Senate Bill No. 181 do pass. Senate Bill No. 198 do pass. House Bill No. 661 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, MART1N of Troup, Chairman. Special Judiciary,
By L. w. PARR,
Secretary.
Mr. Peterson of Montgomery County, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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Senate Bill No. 143 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, PETERSON of Montgomery, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Jackson of BleckleyHouse Bill No. 7. A bill to amend an Act increasing
mileage in State Aid Roads.
By Mr. Walker of Brooks and othersHouse Bill No. 9. A bill to reorganize the State High-
way Department.
By Mr. Martin of TroupHouse Bill No. 579. A bill to regulate the sale of pow-
dered milk.
By Mr. McWhorter of OglethorpeHouse Bill No. 665. A bill to amend an Act regulating
banking in the State of Georgia.
By Mr. Harris of TerrellHouse Bill No. 682. A bill to provide for empounding
lost or stolen dogs.
By Mr. Scarbrough of PolkHouse Bill No. 708. A bill to amend an Act incoporat-
ing the City of Rockmart.
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By Mr. Scarbrough of Polk-
House Bill No. 709. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cedartown.
By Messrs. Crowe and Thomason of Worth-
House Resolution No. 85-681b. A resolution for relief of C. P. Pearson as surety on a bond.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 143. A bill to more clearly specify securities in which insurance companies may invest their funds.
By Mr. King of the 11th-
Senate Bill No. 181. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Fort Gaines.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 198. A bill to create City Court of Darien.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 30. A resolution to create Georgia Pulaski Sesqui-Centennial Commission.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Resolution No. 20. A resolution to refund or
pay a reward to J. K. Bell of Fannin County, directing
the Governor so to do, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
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By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 490. A bill to authorize County Commissioners of certain counties to name depositories.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 551. A bill authorizing Board of Commissioners of Fulton County to establish and maintain a system of waterworks.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of LowndesHouse Bill No. 615. A bill to amend an Act fixing the
time of meeting of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 623. A bill to authorize Commissioners of certain counties to adopt voting machines for experimental use.
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735
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill No. 640. A bill to abolish office of County Treasurer of Brantley County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Barker of Heard-
House Bill No. 651. A bill to consolidate offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Beard County.
The following amendment was read and agreed to:
Mr. Barker of Heard moves to amend House Bill No. 651, section 7, by adding after the last word therein providing the following "That the premiums on the bond herein required shall be paid out of and from the funds of Heard County, Georgia, by the Treasurer of said county."
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 130, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
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By Mr. Barker of Heard-
House Bill No. 652. A bill to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Heard County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 131, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 654. A bill to empower City of Columbus to pass zoning and planning laws.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 132, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 655. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Columbus.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 133, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Bland of Stewart-
House Bill No. 695. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lumpkin.
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737
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 134, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 148. A bill to amend the Code so as to add the Town of Ailey to the list of towns provided therein as State Depositories.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 12. A bill to amend the Code relative to suits against insurance companies.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.
By Mr. Dorsey of the 48th-
Senate Bill No. 115. A bill to amend the Code relative to the Statute of Frauds.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
House Bill No. 174. A bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Law.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
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By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 180. A bill to amend the Code relative to validation of bonds issued by cities and counties.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Lawson of the 14th-
Senate Bill No. 216. A bill to amend the Code to exempt from its operation tax executions.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:
By Mr. Greer of Miller-
House Bill No. 237. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the City Court of Miller County, providing for salaries of officers, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
Amend by adding a new Section at the end of House Bill No. 23 7 to read as follows:
Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that before the provisions of this bill shall go into effect it shall be the duty of the Ordinary to submit it to the voters of the county, and the Ordinary shall appoint the managers and Clerks to hold said election, and have the ballots printed and pay for same out of the treasury, and the managers and Clerk shall make their returns to the Ordinary of the county and he shall declare the result. The tickets shall have printed on them "For amendment" and on the other set of tickets the words "Against amendment," and if more votes are cast for the amendment than there are against the amendment then this Act goes into effect;
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provided a majority of all the qualified voters in said county participate in the election (on one side or the other) it being the intention of this provision to get out a full vote and if those who vote for the law and those who vote against the law as incorporated in this bill, when added together constitute a majority of all the qualified voters of said county, then that meets the requirements of this referendum.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 238. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Act creating the City Court of Miller County, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
Amend by adding a new Section at the end of House Bill No. 238 to read as follows:
Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, and it is hereby enacted that it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Miller County, Georgia, immediately upon the passage of this Act to call an election at all the voting precincts in said county and submit to the qualified voters of said county, the question as to whether or not there shall be added to the original Act creating the City Court of Miller County, which Act was approved August 8th, 1908, four Sections to be numbered 45, 46, 47, 48, as provided for in this bill, which amended the Georgia Laws in 1908, page 180, creating the City Court in Miller County, and it shall further be the duty of the Ordinary in said county of Miller to appoint the election managers and clerks to hold said election and to have printed the tickets for said election and to pay for same out of the Treasury of the County. There shall be printed on the ballots the words "For the amendment" and right under these words shall be inserted the following words, "That means the Court will be self sustaining" and those who wish to vote for the Court to be self sustaining shall cast that ballot. There shall be
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printed another set of tickets which shall have printed on them the following words, "Against the amendment adding four Sections to the original Act creating the City Court." And right under these words shall be printed the following, "That means the Court will not be self sustaining." And it is further provided that the managers shall make their returns to the Ordinary on the following day after the election, and it shall be the duty of the Ordinary to declare the result, and if there are more votes cast for the amendment adding the four Sections to the original Act creating the Court than there are for it not to be amended then it stands amended that if the Ordinary fails to have said election herein provided for held before the fifteenth of September 1929, then and in that event this bill referred to as House Bill No. 238 as passed shall become the law regardless of whether they hold the election or not, and provided further, that the provisions of this bill shall not go into effect until January 1, 1930, even though the voters ratify the amendment.
Provided a majority of all the qualified voters of said county participate in the election (on one side or the other). It being the intention of this provision to get out a full vote and if those who vote for the law and those who vote against the law when added together, constitute a majority of all the qualified voters of said county, then that meets the requirements of this referendum.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 236. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act amending the Act creating the City Court of Miller County, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
Amend by adding a new Section at the end of House Bill No. 236 to read as follows:
Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That before the provisions of this bill shall go into effect it shall
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be the duty of the Ordinary to submit it to the voters of the county, and the Ordinary shall appoint the managers and clerks of the election and have the ballots printed and the managers shall make returns to the Ordinary and he shall declare the result, on the tickets shall be printed the words "For repeal" and on the other set of tickets shall be printed the words "Against repeal" and if more votes are cast for the repeal than against the repeal then this Act takes effect: Provided a majority of all the qualified voters of said county participate in the election (on one side or the other) it being the intention of this provision to get out a full vote and if those who vote for the law to be repealed and those who vote against the law being repealed as set forth in this bill when added together constitute a majority of all the qualified voters of said county, then that meets the requirements of this referendum.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 243. A bill to be antitled an Act to repeal an Act amending the law creating a Board of <;=ommissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Miller, and for other purposes.
The fol_lowing Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
Amend by adding a new Section at the end of House Bill No. 243 to read as follows:
Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, and it is hereby enacted that it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Miller County, Georgia, immediately upon the passage of this Act to call an election at all the voting precincts in said county and submit to the qualified voters of the said County of Miller the question as to whether or not the Act approved July 20, 1927, and embodied in the Georgia laws for that year, pages 630 to 632, inclusive shall be repealed, and it shall further be the duty of the Ordinary of said County of Miller to appoint the election managers and the clerks to hold the election herein pro-
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vided for, and the Ordinary of Miller shall have tickets printed for ~aid election and furnish them to the managers, and those who want the Act of 1927 which was approved July 20, 1927, and found in the Georgia laws of that year pages 630 to 632, inclusive repealed shall have printed on their ballots the words "for repeal of Act of 1927," and the following words shall be printed under those words, namely: "That means that you will not have to pay the $50.00 to the Ordinary." And there shall be printed on the ballots the following words, "Provided if you desire to pay the $50.00a month to the Ordinary," to-wit: "Against repeal of Act of 1927" and there shall be printed on this ballot just under those words the following: "That means that you are to continue to pay the $50.00 a month to the Ordinary.' And be it further provided that the managers of said election which are appointed by the Ordinary shall make their. returns to the Ordinary on the following gay after the election and it shall be the duty of the Ordinary to declare the result of said election, and in his declaration of the result give the number of votes for the repeal of the Act of 1927 and the number of votes that were against the repeal the of Act of 1927. And if there are more votes cast for the Act for 1927 to be repealed
than there were for it not to be repealed, then it stands
repealed.
And provided further that in case the Ordinary does not call and have held the election herein provided for prior to the 15th of September 1929, then and in that event the Act of 1927 referred to in House Bill No. 243, and approved July 20, 1927- See Georgia Laws of that year, pages 630 to 632 inclusive, stands repealed.
Provided further, that the provisions of this Act shall in no event go in to effect until January 1, 1930, regardless of how the election comes out.
By Messrs. Kinnard and McKoy of Coweta-
House Resolution No. 22. A resolution for the relief of A. B. Bilbo as surety on a bond, and for other purposes.
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The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
Amend by striking the last Section of said resolution in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof the following, "Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that the county authorities of Coweta County, be and they are hereby authorized and directed to relieve the said A. B. Bilbo from any and all liability upon said bond forfeiture, and they are authorized and hereby directed to cancel the execution which issued upon the same.
Under orders of the day the following bill of the Hquse was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 329. A bill to be entitled an Act to classify the subjects for ad valorem taxation in this State, to provide uniform rates of such classes of subjects, to provide a method for the return of stocks, bonds, mortgages and other evidences of debt for taxation, and for other purposes.
Mr. Battle of Muscogee moved to table the bill.
On the motion to table Mr. McGehee of Talbot called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
On the motion to table the ayes were 17, nays 99.
The motion to table was lost.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed, and House Bill No. 329 went over as unfinished business.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Atwood of Mcln tosh, Ashley of Lowndes, Bland of Stewart, Chalker of Pulaski, Wilson of Wilcox, Nelson of Cook, Parr of Baker, Culpepper of Echols, Logan of Banks, Barker of Heard and Bandy of Catoosa.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until next Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
MoNDAY, AuGuST 5, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion the call of the roll was dispensed with. Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate biHs and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions. By unanimous consent House Bill No. 724 was withdrawn from further consideration of the House. By unanimous consent House Bill No. 694 was recommitted to the Committee on Public Highways.
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By unanimous consent House Bill No. 718 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 and recommitted to the Committee on Corporations.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Mr. Patten of Lanier and others-
House Resolution No. 99. A resolution memorializing Congressional Representatives from Georgia to introduce an amendment to the Federal Farm Loan Act and other laws governing the Federal Farm Board so as to make re-forestry and naval stores products and peach growing eligible to participate in relief measures of Federal Farm Board, and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Nichols of the 3rd DistrictSenate Bill No. 203. A bill to encourage the raising of
better cattle.
By Mr. Goode of the 31st DistrictSenate Bill No. 74. A bill to amend Section 4805 of
the Code of 1910 of Georgia.
By Mr. Rawls of the 8th DistrictSenate Bill No. 93. A bill to define the offense of a-
bandonment of children.
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By Mr. Rawls of the 8th District-
Senate Bill No. 138. A bill to provide for the admissibility in evidence of any writing or record of any act.
The following message was received from the Senate, through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Gullatt of CampbellHouse Bill No. 606. A bill to authorize the City of
Fairburn to close a certain street.
By Mr. Nelson of CookHouse Bill No. 562. A bill to amend the charter of the
Town of Lenox.
By Mr. Gullatt of CampbellHouse Bill No. 610. A bill to amend an Act incorporat-
ing the City of Fairburn.
By Mr. Walker of Ben HillHouse Bill No. 373. A bill to amend the Code relative
to public printing in certain counties.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: .The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
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By Mr. Terrell of the 36th District-
Senate Resolution No. 40. A resolution that the Department of Archives and History be moved from the State Capitol to the "Rhodes Home."
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Messrs. Harris of Terrell and Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 729. A bill to make it compulsory for counties to pay court officers their court costs.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 730. A bill to amend the Code relative to selection of State depositories.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 731. A bill to provide limitations within which proceedings may be brought to revoke professional license.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 732. A bill to provide for holding three terms of Superior Court of Atkinson County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Parker of Colquitt and Fagan of Peach-
House Bill No. 733. A bill to prevent any municipality from selling its power plant for longer than twenty years.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 734. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Jonesboro.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 735. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Lovejoy.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 736. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Forest Park.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Atwood of Mcintosh-
House Bill No. 737. A bill to regulate live stock dealers in Mcintosh County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 738. A bill to amend the charter of the .City of Savannah.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Edwards of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 739. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of game and fish.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
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By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 740. A bill to abolish justice courts in City of Columbus.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 741. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to support counties in construction of county bridges.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 742. A bill to amend an Act providing for holding three terms a year of Rabun Superior Court.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 743. A bill to exempt certain militia districts in Rabun County from provisions of the Code relative to elections.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 744. A bill to provide for hunting cat quirrels in Rabun County.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 745. A bill to provide a new system of registration for all elections.
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.
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By Mr. Brown of FultonHouse Bill No. 746. A bill to prohibit sale of toy pistols. Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 747. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to merger of counties.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 748. A bill to authorize judges of courts to make judgments of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals the judgments of their courts in term time or vacation.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
By Mr. McElreath of Bartow-
House Bill No. 749. A bill to amend the Code relative to mileage for sheriffs in attending coroner's inquests.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Ramspeck of DeKalbHouse Bill No. 750. A bill to amend an Act creating a
Board of Architects.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Fowler of Douglas-
House Bill No. 751. A bill to permit aircraft companies the right of eminent domain.
Referred to Committee on Aviation.
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751
By Mr. Arnold of Henry-
House Bill No. 752. A bill to amend the Code relative to number of trustees of a trust company.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
By Mr. Pope of Toombs and others-
House Resolution No. 96. A resolution to set House Bill No. 150 as a special order for Tuesday morning.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
By Mr. Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Resolution No. 97. A resolution to save the State the expense of having an extra session.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
By Mr. Traylor of Richmond and others-
House Resolution No. 98. A resolution to set House Bill No. 358 as a special order after disposition dTax Bill.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
By Mr. Thrash of Coffee-
House Resolution No. 100. A resolution to set House Bill No. 16 as a special order for Thursday.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bill and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 355. An Act authorizing the holding of elections where two districts desire to consolidate into one district, said election to be held on petition of one-fourth of votes from said proposed consolidated districts do pass.
House Resolution No. 89-698a. Designating and creating the original Oglethorpe Monument Commission as a continuing body and for other purposes do pass.
House Resolution No. 87-682b. As to how the deficits due the common schools for 1928 and 1929 shall be paid do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Floyd,
Chairman.
Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether County, Chairman of the Committee on Privileges and Elections, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Privileges and Elections has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 390 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 511 do pass. House Bill No. 683 do not pass.
House Bill No. 723 do pass. Senate Bill No. 165 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, HuDDLESTON of Meriwether,
Chairman.
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Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 663 do pass.
House Bill No. 572 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, CuLPEPPER of Fayette, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. McWhorter of OglethorpeHouse Bill No. 355. A bill to amend an Act codifying
the school laws of Georgia.
By Messrs. McKoy and Kinnard of CowetaHouse Bill No. 390. A bill to prohibit expenditure of
more than five thousand dollars by any candidate for his election to office.
By Mr. Scarbrough of PolkHouse Bill No. 511. A bill to prescribe qualifications of
voters for special elections.
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By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 663. A bill to vest in certain counties the powers of sheriff in tax collectors relative to collection of tax fi. fas.
By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 723. A bill to provide for nomination in pnmanes of members of General Assembly of certain counties.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Resolution No. 89-698a. A resolution making the Oglethorpe Monument Commission a continuing body.
By Mr. Davis of Floyd and others-
House Resolution No. 87-682b. A resolution how the deficits due the common schools shall be paid.
By Mr. Dame of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 165. A bill to require parties in Clinch C~unt~ to nominate their candidates for county officers by pnmanes.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Scarbrough of Polk-
House Bill No. 708. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Rockmart.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was pajSed.
By Mr. Scarbrough of Polk-
House Bill No. 709. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cedartown.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 198. A bill to establish City Court of Darien.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. King of the 11th-
Senate Bill No. 181. A bill to amend an Act to create City Court of Fort Gaines.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee:
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By Messrs. Lane of the 13th and Sibley of the 19th-
Senate Bill No. 153. A bill to autho~ze the selling of
Burial benefits.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Under the order of unfinished business the following~bill of.the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 329. A bill to be entitled an Act to classify the subjects for ad valorem taxation in this State, to provide uniform rates for State taxation for such classes of subjects, to provide a method for the return of stocks, bonds, mortgages, bills of sale, and other evidences of debt, and for other purposes.
Mr. Nelson of Macon moved that further consideration of House Bill No. 329 be postponed until next Thursday morning immediately after the period of Unanimous Consents.
Mr. Battle of Muscogee moved to table the bill.
On the motion to table the ayes were 67, nays 80.
The motion to table was lost.
Mr. Barrett of Stephens moved that further consideration of House Bill No. 329 be postponed until next Wednesday morning immediately after the period of Unanimous Consents.
The motion to postpone until next Thursday morning immediately after the period of Unanimous Consents prevailed.
House Bill No. 329 was postponed until next Thursday morning immediately after the period of Unanimous Consents.
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Mr. Peterson of Montgomery moved that House Bill No. 314 be taken from the table.
On the motion to take from the table the ayes were 73, nays 51.
The motion prevailed and House Bill No. 314 was taken from the table.
Mr. West of Randolph moved that the House recess for five minutes to allow the Committee on Rules to meet, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House recessed for five minutes.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
Mr. West of Randolph, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules, having had under consideration the matter of fixing a calendar, recommends that House Bill No. 314 be fixed as a special and continuing order for Tuesday, August 6th, supplanting all other orders, including unfinished business.
WEsT of Randolph,
Vice-Chairman.
On the adoption of the report of the Committee on Rules as the order of business of the House, the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The report of the Committee on Rules was agreed to as the order of business of the House and the order of business recommended by the Committee on Rules was established.
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Under the reg11lar order of business the following bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 3. A bill to be entitled an Act to define and declare the amount of highway mileage in this State, and for other purposes.
Mr. Tippins of Evans moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Han. J. Randolph Anderson of Chatham.
Mr. Wind of Grady moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed; and Senate Bill No. 3 went over as unfinished business.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Martin of Liberty.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 o'clock, P.M.
T!1e House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under call of the Speaker the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of FultonHouse Bill No. 550.
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A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Article 11, Section 1 of the Constitution of this State by adding at the end of said Section a new paragraph as follows: "The Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County shall have authority to establish and administer sewerage, water, and ;or fire prevention systems; to establish and maintain parks; and to levy taxes or assessments on property therefor"; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same that Article 11, Section 1, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia be amended by adding at the end of said Section a new paragraph as follows: "The Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County shall have authority to establish and administer sewerage, water, and;or fire prevention systems; to establish and maintain parks; and to levy taxes or assessments on property therefor."
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that when said amendment shall be agreed to by a twothirds vote of the members elected to each House, it shall be entered upon the Journal of each House, with the "ayes" and "nays" thereon, and published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district in this State for two months prior to the time for holding the next general election and shall at the next general election be submitted to the people for ratification. All persons voting at said general election in favor of adopting the said proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots the words, "for ratification of amendment to Article 11, Section 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, authorizing Fulton County to establish sewerage, water, and;or fire prevention systems, and parks"; and all persons opposed to the adoption of said amendment
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shall have written or printed on their ballots the words "Against ratification of amendment to Article 11, Section 1, of the Constitution of Georgia, authorizing Fulton County to establish sewerage, water and ;or fire prevention systems, and parks." And if a majority of said electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, voting thereon, shall vote for the ratification thereof, when the result shall be consolidated as now required by law in elections for members of the General Assembly, then said amendment shall become a part of Article 11, Section 1, of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof as provided by law.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill, involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Th~se voting in the affirmative were Messrs:
Adams of Elbert
Burgin
Adams of Wilkes
Byars
Adkins
Cannon
Alexander of Chatham Chick
Alford
Cochran
Allen
Coleman
Andrews
Collier
Arnold
Courson
Atwood
Cozart
Awtrey
Crawford
Barker
Cromartie
Battle of Muscogee Crowe
Battle of Schley
Culpepper of Fayette
Bearden
Davis of Floyd
Beasley
Davis of Mitchell
Beaton
Dickey
Bell
Dominick
Bennett
Duncan
Blalock
Edmondson
Bostwick
Ellis
Boykin of Carroll
Fagan
Brock
Felker
Brown of Greene
Fowler
Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Griffin Gullatt Hanie Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howell Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston
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Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lewis Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Maynard Meredith Moore Mullins Mundy
Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Patten Peebles Perkins Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs
Seckinger Simmons Slater Still Stone Swain Swint Taylor Tluash Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wall Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Ashley Bandy Barrett Bedingfield Bentley Bland Boykin of Lincoln Brannen Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Burch Cail Chalker
Colson Cone Cooper Culpepper of Echols Dubose Dykes
Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Goolsby Grayson Hancock Hardin
Hllrrison Howard of Long Hubbard James Key Lanham Lee Lochliear Logan Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Mills Montgomery
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Mooty Neisler Nelson of Cook Oliver Osborn Parr Peterson
Powell of Screven Shaw Sloan Stanton Stewart Stokes
Strickland Thomason Turner Walker of Pierce Watson Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 148, nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. West of Randolph, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as their chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendations as follows:
House Resolution No. 82 do not pass. House Resolution No. 90 do not pass. House Resolution No. 94 do not pass. House Resolution No. 95 do not pass. House Resolution No. 96 do not pass. House Resolution No. 96 do not pass. House Resolution No. 98 do not pass. House Resolution No. 100 do not pass.
Your committee recommends to the House as a special and continuing order of business the following:
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That the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee has the right to call up House Bill No. 129, Amendments to General Tax Act, at such time during the week as he sees fit; that said chairman also has the right to call up House Bill No. 331, Amendments to Cigar and Cigarette Tax Act, at such time as he sees fit, not to displace House Bill No. 314, the Sales Tax, which is to be considered Tuesday:
That the following order be established subject to the foregoing recommendation; to follow the Sales Tax Bill, but not to displace House Bill No. 329, the Classification Tax Bill, which is the order for Thursday:
Adopted House Bill No. 31 Game and Fish Bill.
Adopted House Resolution No. 74 Fixing Status of Unpaid Appropriations.
Adopted House Bill No. 199. Fertilizer Bill.
Lost House Bill No. 191. Increase Salary for Veterinanan.
Adopted House Bill No. 150. Constitutional Amendment Income Tax Bill.
Adopted House Bill No. 16. Annual Sessions Bill.
Adopted House Bill No. 596. Peach Bill.
Respehfully submitted,
WEST of Randolph,
Vice-Chairman.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the order of business, was agreed to with the exception of House Bill No. 191.
The order of business recommended by the Committee on Rules was adopted in the following order:
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House Bill No. 314. House Bill No. 31. Game and Fish Bill. House Resolution No. 74. Fixing Status of Unpaid Appropriations. House Bill No. 199. Fertilizer Bill. House Bill No. 150. Constitutional Amendment Income Tax Bill. House Bill No. 16. Annual Sessions Bill. House Bill No. 596. Peach Bill.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Goode of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 74. A bill to amend the Code relative to Ordinaries carrying on County business.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Rawls of the 8th-
Senate Bill No. 93. A bill to define the offense of abandonment.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Nichols of the 3rdSenate Bill No. 203. A bill to encourage ra1smg of
better cattle in open range counties.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Rawls of the 8thSenate Bill No. 138. A bill to permit writings concern-
ing business transactions to be admitted in evidence.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Mr. Terrell of the 36thSenate!Resolution No. 40. A resolution to move De-
partment~of Archives to "Rhodes Home." Referred to Committee on Public Property.
Under~the order of unfinished business the following bill of the Senate was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Neill of Muscogee--
Senate Bill No. 3. A bill to be entitled an Act to define and declare the amount of highway mileage in this State, and for other purposes.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following Substitute was read and adopted:
By the Committee-
An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia and to prescribe the duties and powers thereof; to create a system of State Aid Roads and provide for the designation, maintenance, improvement and construction of the same; to create and provide for a State Aid Road Fund, and for the control and management thereof; to provide for the paving of said State Aid Roads by the State, or in co-operation with the Counties, or with the United States Government; to provide for assistance to counties upon the public roads thereof, and in retiring county road bonds; to assent to the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 11, 1916, known as the 'Act to provide that the United States shall aid the State in the construction of rural post roads, and for other purposes'; to provide the right to condemn property for State Aid Roads in certain cases; and for other purposes", approved August 18, 1919, Georgia Laws
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1919, pages 242-253, as amended by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, approved August 10, 1921, Georgia Laws 1921, page 199, entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia and to prescribe the duties and powers thereof. To create a system of State Aid Roads and provide for the designation, maintenance, improvement and construction of the same. To create and provide for a State Aid Road and for the control and management thereof; to provide for the paving of said State Aid Roads by the State, or in co-operation with the County or with the United States Government; to provide for assistance to counties upon the public roads thereof and in retiring county road bonds, to assent to the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved July 11, 1916, known as the 'Act to provide that the United States shall aid the State in the construction of rural post roads and for other purposes.' To provide the right to condemn property for State Aid Roads in certain cases; to provide for a change in the manner of the selection of the Chairman and other members of the Board, and for other purposes.' ",as amended by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, approved August 21, 1925 entitled "An Act to amend an Act en ti tied, 'An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act to reorganize and reconstitute the State Highway Department of Georgia and to prescribe the duties and powers thereof. To create a system of State Aid Roads and provide for the designation, maintenance, improvement and construction of the same. To create and provide for a State Aid Road and for the control and management thereof; to provide for the paving of said State Aid Road by the State, or in co-operation with the County or with the United States Government; to provide for assistance to counties upon the public roads thereof and retiring county road bonds, to assent to the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved July 11, 1916, known as the 'Act to provide that the United States shall aid the State in the construction of rural post roads and
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for other purposes.' To provide the right to condemn property for State Aid Roads in certain cases; to provide for a change in the manner of the selection of the Chairman and other members of the Board, and for other purposes' ", by striking from the last two lines of Section 1 of said Act approved August 21, 1925 the words and figures "Sixtythree hundred (6300) miles" and substituting in lieu thereof the following words, to-wit:
"That from and after the passage of this Act, the State Aid Roads in the State of Georgia are such roads as are indicated by the parallel white lines on the map of the State of Georgia, hereto attached and made a part of this bill, with the power and authority in the State Highway Board of the State of Georgia, from time to time, in its discretion, to designate an additional five hundred (500) miles of State Aid Roads within the State of Georgia, between any points in said State, which within its discretion may require such State Aid Roads, and such roads as are indicated by the two parallel white lines on the map of the State of Georgia, which is hereto attached, and by this enactment made a part of this bill, shall be the State Aid Roads of the State of Georgia, without regard to the number of miles in said State Aid Roads, until other State Aid mileage is added thereto by the State Highway Board of the State of Georgia, in its discretion, not to exceed five hundred (500) miles;"
and by striking from the first two lines of Provision 3, Section 2 of Article 5 of the Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, approved August 18, 1919 (Georgia Laws 1919, page 249) the following language, to-wit:
"In designating and locating the entire system of StateAid Roads, the";
and by striking after the word "relocate" in the 17th line of Section 1 of the Act approved August 10, 1921 (Georgia Laws 1921, page 200) the following language, to-wit:
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"Said road-bed and right of way", and inserting in lieu thereof, the following language, to-wit:
"In their entirety any one or all of said roads, keeping in view only the control points", and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That Provision 3, Section 2 of Article 5 on page 249 of the Georgia Laws of 1919, as amended by the Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia approved August 21, 1925, Georgia Laws 1925, be amended by striking from the last two lines of Section 1 of said Act approved August 21, 1925, Georgia Laws 1925, page 207, the words and figures "sixty-three hundred (6300) miles", and substituting in lieu thereof the following words, to-wit:
"That from and after the passage of this Act, the State Aid Roads in the State of Georgia are such roads as are indicated by the parallel white lines on the map of the State of Georgia, hereto attached and made a part of this bill, with the power and authority in the State Highway Board of the State of Georgia, from time to time, in its discretion, to designate an additional five hundred (500) miles of State-Aid Roads within the State of Georgia, between any points in said State, which within its discretion may require such State-Aid Roads, and such roads as are indicated by the two parallel white lines on the map of the State of Georgia, which is hereto attached, and by this enactment made a part of this bill, shall be the StateAid roads of the State of Georgia, without regard to the number of miles in said State-Aid Roads, until other StateAid mileage is added thereto by the State Highway Board of the State of Georgia, in its discretion, not to exceed five hundred (500) miles";
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and by striking from the first two lines of Provision 3, Section 2 of Article 5 of the Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, approved August 18, 1919 (Georgia Laws 1919, page 249) the following language, to-wit:
"In designating and locating the entire system of StateAid Roads, the";
and by striking after the word "relocate"--1n the 17th line of Section 1 of the Act approved August 10, 1921 (Georgia Laws 1921, page 200) the following language, to-wit:
"Said road-bed and right of way",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following language, to-wit:
"In their entirety any one or all of said roads, keeping in view only the control points";
so that said Provision 3, Section 2 of Article 5 when amended shall read as follows:
Efforts shall be made to serve as large a territory and as many market points as practicable with the said system due consideration being given topographic and construction difficulties, provided that said State Highway Department shall take over the State-Aid Roads as above mentioned on or before January 1, 1922; and provided further, when the various Counties have complied with the law with reference to right of way, and provided further that the State Highway Department in taking over said roads is not bound to the right of way and road-bed as located on January 1, 1922, but shall nave the right to resurvey and relocate in their entirety any one or all of said roads, keeping in view only the control points, and it shall be the duty of the County or Counties when its resurveys and relocations are made to furnish the right of way, or relocation and resurvey, free of charge to the said Highway Department; provided, that in relocating any road or right of way the State Highway Department shall confer with the Ordinary or County Commissioners, as
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the case may be, and give due consideration to their wishes, but in case of disagreement the judgment of the State Highway Board shall prevail. That from and after the passage of this Act, the State-Aid Roads in the State of Georgia are such roads as are indicated by the parallel white lines on the map of the State of Georgia, hereto attached and made a part of this bill, with the power and authority in the State Highway Board of the State of Georgia, from time to time, in its discretion, to designate an additional five hundred (500) miles of State-Aid Roads within the State of Georgia, between any points in said State, which within its discretion may require such StateAid Roads, and such roads as are indicated by the two parallel white lines on tne map of the State of Georgia, which is hereto attached, and by this enactment made a part of this bill, shall be the State-Aid Roads of the State of Georgia, without regard to the number of miles in said State-Aid Roads, until other State-Aid mileage is added thereto by the State Highway Board of the State of Georgia, in its discretion, not to exceed five hundred (500) miles."
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that the Counties in which lie such additional State-Aid Roads as are created by this Act shall not receive from the State of Georgia a proportionate part of the tax, generally called the gas tax, for such additional mileage, until the rights of way for such additional State-Aid mileage has been provided by the Counties in which lie such additional mileage, and not until provision has been made by the State Highway Board for the construction of such additional mileage, and as each County furnished the rights of way for such additional mileage and after provision for construction of such mileage has been made by the State Highway Department, then such County or Counties shall be paid by the State of Georgia the proportionate amount of the gas tax for such additional mileage in said County or Counties complying with the provisions of this Act.
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Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the General Asembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That the State Highway Department of the State of Georgia shall not be liable under existing laws for damages accruing on such additional State-Aid Roads created by this Act, until the rights of way have been provided by the Counties and construction thereon begun under the direction of the State Highway Board and such additional State-Aid Roads opened to traffic by the State Highway Department.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That any contracts heretofore made by the State Highway Department of Georgia with any of the Counties of Georgia for the construction of any of the State-Aid Roads indicated upon the map of the State of Georgia, hereto attached, and made a part of this bill, shall be and remain of force and the State Highway Department is hereby authorized to perform and execute said contracts in their entirety as originally contemplated by the State Highway Department and the various Counties of the State of Georgia, when such contracts were executed.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that should any portion of this Act be held to be unconstitutional by the Courts, then the remaining portion of this Act shall not be affected by such ruling.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That all laws, or parts of laws, in conflict with this Act be, and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by Substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill Mr. Traylor of Richmond called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
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The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adkins Alexander of DeKalb Allen Andrews Awtrey Barker Battle of Schley Bearden Beasley Beaton Bell Bennett Bentley Blalock Boykin of Carroll Boykin of Lincoln Brannen Brock Brown of Greene Cail Coleman Collier Colson Cone Courson Cromartie Crowe Dominick Edmondson Ellis Fagan Franklin Grayson Hanie Hatcher Henderson Hewell
Hightower Holt Howell Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson Johnson of Seminole Jones of Burke Jones of McDuffie Kennedy Kimbrough Kinnard Lewis U>chliear Lord McGehee McKelvey Mallard Mansell Mills Mullins Mundy Neisler New Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Richmond Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Screven
Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Watson Weeks of Columbia Westbrook Wilson Wood Yawn
Tho~e voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Arnold
Alexander of Chatham Atwood
Battle of Muscogee Bostwick
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Burgin Cannon Chick Cochran Cozart Crawford Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Floyd Davis of Mitchell Dickey Duncan Felker
Gullatt
McWhorter
Harris of Crisp
Mardre
Hodges
Maynard
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Meredith
Johnson of Franklin Nelson of Macon
Johnston
Richardson
Kiker
Simmons
King
Turner
Kirby
Wall
Lance
Weekes of DeKalb
McClain
West
McKoy
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Alford Ashley Bandy Barrett Bedingfield Bland Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Burch Byars Chalker Cooper Culpepper of Echols Dubose Dykes Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard
Fowler Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Griffin Hancock Hardin Harris of Terrell Harrison Howard of Long James Jones of Lumpkin Kempton Key Lanham Lee
Logan McElreath Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Montgomery Moore Mooty Nottingham Oliver Parker of Colquitt Parr Powell of Emanuel Strickland Walker of Pierce Wilkes Wind Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call
was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 41.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by Substitute.
Mr. Byars of Spalding moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Swain of Warren.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
TuESDAY, AuGUST 6, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Hardin of Whitfield, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal ot yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the. following was established as the order of business during the firs.t part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees..
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions,: favorably reported the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions, and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application. .
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent 300 copies of House Bill No. 150 and substitute thereto were ordered to be printed.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
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By Messrs. Russell of Barrow and Wood of Clarke-
House Resolution No. 106.
A RESOLUTION.
Whereas, The Grand Lodge of Georgia of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons will, shortly after the adjournment of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, complete, equip and deed to this commonwealth, under the acceptance Act enacted by the 1927 session of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, the Alto Cottage for Little Tuberculous Children, valued at $125,000 as a unit of the State Sanitarium for the Tuberculous at Alto-funds for which have been raised by the free will offerings of the Craftsmen of the Masonic Fraternity of Georgia and other Masonic bodies affiliated therewith; and
Whereas, The above mentioned Grand Lodge of Georgia is donating this cottage for little children, freely and without cost in order to afford a haven for children of all classes and creeds, who formerly have had no such institution as a part of the State Sanitarium for the Tuberculous at Alto,
Therefore be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia:
1st. That the General Assembly of the State of Georgia hereby gives its expression of high appreciation of the generosity of the Grand Lodge of Georgia and of every member of the fraternity who contributed.
2nd. Be it further resolved that there be extended the statement of gratefulness to the Honorable Joe P. Bowdoin, Deputy Health Commissioner of Georgia, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, who while serving as Grand Master in his second administration in 1922, was the first to conceive the plan of the construction, equipment and donation of the Cottage to the Commonwealth and to Humanity.
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3rd. -Be it further resolved, there be extended also expressions of gratefulness to the Honorable Raymond Daniel, Grand Master of Masons in Georgia, who in his two administrations, has d~voted his time and service to procuring the funds necessary for the construction and equipment of the Cottage for Little Children:
4th. Be it further resolved that appreciation be expressed to the Grand Chapter of Georgia, Royal Arch Masons, which contributed so largely to the equipment of the cottage, and to the Grand Chapter of Georgia, Order of the Eastern Star, the efforts of which provided additional facilities for the admission of children.
5th. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Grand Lodge of Georgia of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, and that a copy be forwarded to the Honorable Joe P. Bowdoin, Past Grand Master, the founder of the Cottage, and a copy to the Honorable Raymond Daniel, Grand Master of Freemasons in Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Adkins of CalhounHouse Bill No. 10. A bill to remove the county site
of Calhoun County from Arlington to Morgan in said county.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
TuESDAY, AuausT 6, 1929.
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional
majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Messrs. Allen of the 41st and Barrett of the 32nd~ Senate Bill No. 133. A bill to provide for the use of
voting machines in the State of Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional
majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1stSenate Bill No. 81. A bill to amend Sections 855(h)
and 855(i) of the Georgia Code.
By Messrs. Vaughn of the 34th, Goode of the 31st, Ford of the lOth, Pitner of the 50th and Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 173. A bill to amend the Act regulating the practice of dentistry.
. :,.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by th~ ,requisite constitutional
majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Freeman of EarlyHouse Bill No. 594. A bill to amend the Act establish-
ing the City Court of Blakely.
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By Mr. Duncan of Houston-
House Bill No. 584. A bill to provide for holding three terms of the Superior Court of Houston County.
By Mr. Johnson of Seminole-
House Bill No. 528. A bill to provide for holding two terms of the Superior Court of Seminole County.
The Senate has passed as amended the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
Senate Bill No. 571. A bill to repeal an Act creating a City Court of Miller County.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requlSlte constitutional
majority the following resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1stSenate Resolution No. 45. A resolution providing for
the Oglethorpe Monument Commission of Savannah.
By Messrs. Goode of the 31st, Pitner of the 50th and Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Resolution No. 47. A resolution declaring October 12th, 1929, as a legal holiday.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
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779.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-,-
House Bill No. 753. A bill to authorize Highway Board to pave 18 miles to Ft. Scteven.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
House Bill No. 754. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Dooly County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr.Hanie of White-
House Bill No. 755. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of White County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Richardson of Lee-
House Bill No. 756. A bill to regulate fishing m Lee County.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Griffin of Decatur and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 757. A bill to establish a BQard of Examiners in Basic Sciences.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Messrs. Weekes and Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 758. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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ByMessrs. Hancock and Lord of Jackson-
House Bill No. 759. A bill to amend the charter of the City ofJefferson.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 760. A bill to amend the Pension Laws of the State of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Pensions.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 761. A bill to amend the Code relative to fees for county surveyors.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 762. A bill to provide the duties, rights and powers of Boards of Education of certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Resolution No. 102-762a. A resolution to pay Mrs. W. H. Ridley $300.00 as surety on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Resolution No. 103-762b. A resolution to furnish Walton County certain court reports.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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781
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Resolution No. 104-762c. A resolution to furnish certain books to Troup County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Resolution No. 105. A resolution to set House Bill No. 291 as a special order immediately after House Bill No. 16.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following House Bill No. 330 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
McWHoRTER of Oglethorpe,
Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 696 do pass. Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 373. An Act to amend the Civil Code of 1910 relative to public printing.
House Bill No. 528. An Act to provide for holding two terms a year of the Superior Court in Seminole County, (Pataula Circuit.)
House Bill No. 562. An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Lenox.
House Bill No. 584. An Act to provide for holding three terms a year of the Superior Court of Houston County.
House Bill No. 594. An Act to amend the Act establishing the City Court of Blakely in and for the County of Early.
House Bill No. 606. An Act to authorize the City of Fairburn to close a portion of Green Street in said city.
House Bill No. 610. An Act to amend an Act approved August 3rd, 1925, incorporating the City of Fairburn.
House Bill No. 10. An Act to remove the County site of Calhoun County from Arlington to Morgan in said county.
Respectfully submitted, MALLARD of Charlton, Chairman.
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Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Resolution No. 37 do pass.
House Bill No. 54 do pass.
House Bill No. 512 do pass.
House Bill No. 656 do pass.
House Bill No. 664 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, BEASLEY ofTattnall, Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following House bills and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bills No. 693 and 715 do not pass.
House Bills No. 601, 705 and 729 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, NEW of Laurens, Chairman.
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Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the .Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following House and Senate bills and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations, to-wit:
House Bill No. 680 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 144 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Mitchell,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Municipal Government has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 183 do pass. Senate Bill No. 190 do pass. Senate Bill No. 191 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 195 do pass. Senate Bill No. 196 do pass. House Bill No. 297 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 679 do pass as amended.
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House Bill No. 559 do pass. House Bill No. 707 do pass. House Bill No. 692 do pass. House Bill No. 691 do pass. House Bill No. 684 do pass. House Bill No. 698 do pass. House Bill No. 726 do pass. House Bill No. 727 do pass. House Bill No. 560 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. Jno. A. Cromartie of Jeff Davis County, Chairman of the Committee on Pensions, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Pensions has had under consideration the following House Bill No. 678 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
CROMARTIE of Jeff Davis,
Chairman.
Mr. Dickey of Gordon County, Chairman of the Committee on Western & Atlantic Railroad, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Western & Atlantic Railroad has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 548 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
DICKEY of Gordon,
Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Atwood of Mcintosh-
House Bill No. 54. A bill to amend an Act creating Coastal Plains Experiment Station.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 297. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta.
By Mr. Key of Jasper and othersHouse Bill No. 330. A bill to amend the Constitution
relative to classification of property for taxation purposes.
By Mr. Freeman of EarlyHouse Bill No. 512. A bill to authorize advances made
on crops to be made.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton and othersHouse Bill No. 548. A bill to create a commission for
the Western and Atlantic Railroad to contract in the name of the State.
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By Mr. Lance of Hall-
House Bill No. 559. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Gainesville.
By Mr. Crawford of Hall-
House Bill No. 601. A bill to provide for contingent expenses of Superior Court judges.
By Mr. Griffi~ of Decatur-
House Bill No. 656. A bill to require county agents to make weekly reports to Commissioner of Agriculture.
By Mr. Jones of McDuffie and others-
House Bill No. 664. A bill to control spread of hydrophobia.
By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis and others-
House Bill No. 678. A bill to amend an Act providing for pensions for widows of Confederate veterans.
By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 679. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Denton.
By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 680. A bill to amend the Code relative to an executor making an inventory of estates.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 684. A bill to provide for pensions of employees of certain cities.
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By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
Hoase Bill No. 691. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Edison.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 692. A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Leary.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 696. A bill to give Floyd County jurisdiction over a certain bridge.
By Messrs. New and Bedingfield of Laurens-
House Bill No. 698. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Dexter.
By Mr. Chick of Walton-
House Bill No. 705. A bill to provide for counsel for defendants in criminal cases.
By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 707. A bill to amend the charter of the City ofAlbany.
By Mr. Beasley ofTattnall-
House Bill No. 726. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Collins.
By Mr. Wall of Putnam-
House Bill No. 727. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Eatonton.
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By Messrs. Harris of Terrell and Byars of Spalding-
House Bill No. 729. A bill to compel county authorities to pay court officers their lawful costs.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 144. A bill to give gas companies the right of eminent domain.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 183. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Hahira.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 190. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Darien.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 191. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Darien.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 195. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 196. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
By Mr. Pitner of the 50th-
Senate Resolution No. 37. A resolution providing for co-operative agricultural extension work.
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By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 723. A bill to provide for the nomination in primaries of members of the General As~embly in certain counties.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Dame of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 165. A bill to require all political parties in Clinch County to nominate their candidate for county officers by primary elections.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were .111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 81. A bill to amend the code relative to terms of office of towns in this State.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Mr. Vaughan of the 34th and others-
Senate Bill No. 173. A bill to amend an Act regulating practice of dentistry.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Goode of the 31st and others-
Senate Resolution No. 47. A resolution to declare October 12th a holiday to be known as Abraham Baldwin Day.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 45. A resolution providing for the Oglethorpe Monument Commission.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Messrs. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill No. 314. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the raising of public revenue by a tax upon the privilege of engaging in certain occupations and by a tax upon certain business and commercial transactions and enterprises; to provide for the ascertainment and collection of such tax; to provide for an appeal and appellate board; to provide for penalties for violations of the terms thereof; and for other purposes.
Mr. Howard of Long moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following Minority Report was submitted and read:
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Mr. Speaker:
We, the undersigned members of your Ways and Means Committee beg to submit a minority report to the Committee substitute for House Bill No. 314. We believe same to be unjust, unwise and an unnecessary burden upon the merchants of Georgia.
We are opposed to this bill in principle.
Respectfully submitted,
SHAW of Clay,
STEWART of Atkinson,
BosTWICK of Morgan, BROWN of Greene.
On the adoption of the Substitute offered by the Committee, Mr. Barrett of Stephens called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Alexander of Chatham Crowe
Allen
Culpepper of Fayette
Barrett
Davis of Floyd
Battle of Muscogee Davis of Mitchell
Bedingfield
Dubose
Bell
Duncan
Bentley
Dykes
Blalock
Grayson
Boykin of Carroll
Griffin
Brannen
Hanie
Brock
Hardin
Brown of Emanuel Harris of Crisp
Burch
Hodges
Burgin
Howell
Chalker
Huddleston
Cone
Jackson
Crawford
James
Cromartie
Johnson of Franklin
Johnson of Seminole Key Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lewis Lochliear McClain McGehee McWhorter Mallard Maynard Meredith Mundy New Parker of Richmond
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Patten Powell ofScreven Roberts Ross Simmons Slater
Stanton Still Swain Thrash Trappnell
Trotter Tucker Wall West Westbrook
Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adams of Wilkes Adkins Alexander of DeKalb Alford Andrews Arnold Atwood Awtrey Bandy Barker Battle of Schley Bearden Beasley Beaton Bennett Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Fulton Brown of Greene Byars Cannon Chick Cochran Coleman Collier Colson Cooper Courson Cozart Dickey Dominick Edmondson
Edwards of Gilmer Mardre
Edwards of Lowndes Martin of Liberty
Ellard
Martin of Troup
Ellis
Mills
Fagan
Moore
Felker
Mooty
Franklin
Mullins
Freeman
Neisler
Goolsby
Nelson of Macon
Gullatt
Nottingham
Harris of Terrell
Oliver
Hatcher
Osborn
Henderson
Owen
Hewell
Parker of Colquitt
Hightower
Parr
Holt
Peebles
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Perkins
Howard of Long
Peterson
Hubbard
Phillips of Telfair
Hutcheson
Swint
Johnston
Trapnell
Jones of Lumpkin Trotter
Jones of McDuffie
Tucker
Kennedy
Walker of Ben Hill
Kiker
Walker of Brooks
Kimbrough
Walker of Pierce
Lee
Wdll
Lord
Weekes of DeKalb
McElreath
West
McKelvey
Westbrook
McKoy
Wood
Mansell
Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adkins
Alford
Alexander of DeKalb Barrett
Bentley Brown of Emanuel
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Coleman
Johnson of Seminole
Cooper
Jones of Burke
Culpepper of Echols Jones of Lumpkin
Dubose
Kennedy
Dykes
Kirby
Edwards
Lanham
Edwards of Lowndes Lee
Griffin
Lochliear
Hardin
Logan
Harrison
McClain
Howard of Chatt'h'chee McGehee
Howard of Long
Mardre
Howell
Mills
James
Pace
Johnson of Franklin Parr
Patten Perkins Phillips of Telfair Powell of Screven Rabun Shaw Stokes Strickland Thomoson Turner Wilkes Wilson Wind Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On tne adoption of the Substitute the ayes were 70, nays 116.
The Substitute offered by the Committee was lost.
The following Substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
By Mr. Peterson of Montgomery-
A BILL.
A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for a tax on the gross receipts of public utilities of every character, incorporated or unincorporated, and on the gross receipts of persons engaged in public service, operating within the State of Georgia, providing the amount of such tax, the collection of such tax, the method of collection, return and enforcement thereof, and all means for the enforcement of the payment of such tax and the penalty and time for payment, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, that every railroad company, pipe
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line company, conduit company, steamboat company, canal company, transportation company, street passenger railway company, and every other company, joint stock company, association, or limited partnership now or hereafter incorporated or organized by or under any law of this State, or now or hereafter organized or incorporated by any other State or by the United States or any foreign government, and doing business in this State, and owning, operating, or leasing to or from another corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or limited partnership any railroad, pipe line, street passenger railway, canal, or other device for the transportation of freight or passengers or oil or motor fuel or gas (natural or artificial), except taxi-cabs, and every limited partnership, form, joint stock association, corporation, or company engaged in or hereafter engaged in the transportation of freight, or oil, or motor fuels, or gas (natural or artificial), within this State, and every telephone and telegraph company, incorporated under the laws of this or any other State or of the United States, and doing business in this State, and every express company, incorporated or unincorporated, doing business in this State, and every firm, or joint stock company or association, or corporation doing express business in this State, and every electric light company, water power company, and hydro-electric company, incorporated or unincorporated, without regard to how such companies originally formed or incorporated, and every palace car and sleeping car company, incorporated or unincorporated, doing business in this State, and every cotton compress company, incorporated or unincorporated, doing business in. this State, and every terminal company, incorporated or unincorporated, doing business in this State, shall, in addition to all taxes and licenses now levied by law, pay to the Comptroller-General a tax of five per cent. (5%) upon the dollar upon the gross receipts of said corporation, company, association, limited partnership, firm or co-partnership, received from passengers and freight traffic transported only within this State, and receipts from the
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sale of electricity, and from telegraph and telephone traffic, or express business done wholly within this State, or from business of electric companies, water power companies, hydro-electric companies, cotton compress company, terminal company, and from the transportation of oil or motor fuel or gas (natural or artificial) done wholly within this State.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted that all of the subjects of taxation designated in the first paragraph of this Act shall make returns of their gross receipts to the ComptrollerGeneral, and the Comptroller-General shall have and exercise all of tne powers with reference to tne returns, assesSments, and collections of such taxes, as he now possesses with regard to the collection of taxes and penalties from railroads and other public utilities, and the methods of arbitration and tne machinery for the collection of such tax on gross receipts shall be tne same as that provided by law with reference to taxes on railroads and other public utilities.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted that the taxes herein provided for shall be paid to the Comptroller-General in quarterly installments and all taxes accruing in any quarter shall be payable within thirty (30) days after the expiration of such quarter, and if the same be not paid by said time the Comptroller-General is authorized to issue execution therefor, with penalties, with the right on the part of the corporation, company or individual or other person owing such tax to file an affidavit of illegality in any proper court of this State setting up its defenses.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted that this Act shall become operative from and after the first day of October, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-nine.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted that if for any reason any part of said taxes may not be collected, this Act shall apply to all of those which may be subject to such taxes, and shall not be invalidated because of the failure of any part hereof.
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Sec. 6. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed..
The following amendment was read and adopted:
:ijy Mr. Shaw of Clay-
Amend the Substitute offered by Mr. Peterson of Montgomery by striking the words "five per cent." wherever they appear and substituting in lieu therefor the words "two per cent."
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, by Substitute, as amended.
On the passage of the bill, by Substitute, as amended, Mr. Barrett of Stephens called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Cochran
Adkins
Courson
Alexander of Chatham Cozart
Alexander of DeKalb Crawford
Alford
Davis of Floyd
Allen
Da:vis of Mitchell
Amold
Dickey
Atwood
Dubose
Awtrey
Edmondson
Bandy
Edwards of Gilmer
Barker
Edwards of Lowndes
Bearden
Fagan
Beasley
Franklin
Bedingfield
Freeman
Bell
Goolsby
Bennett
Harris of Terrell
Brannen
Hatcher
Brown of Greene
Henderson
Byars
Hewell
Chalker
Hightower
Hodges Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Hubbard Hutcheson Jones of Lumpkin J'ones of McDuffie Kennedy Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard Kirby Lance Lanham Lee McClain McKoy Mallard Mansell
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Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Moore Mooty Mullins Nelson of Macon Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parr Peebles Perkins Peterson
Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Rams peck Richardson Rivers Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slcan Stewart Strickland
Swint Thomoson Trappnell Trotter Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wall Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Wilkes Wilson Wind Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Andrews Barrett Battle of Muscogee Beaton Blalock Bostwick Boykin of Carroll Boykin of Livcoln Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Burch Burgin Cannon Chick Collier Colson Cooper Cromartie Crowe Culpepper of Fayette Dominick Duncan Dykes Ellard Ellis
Felker Gillen Grayson Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Holt Huddleston James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Key King Lewis Lochliear McGehee McKelvey McWhorter Mardre Maynard Meredith Mills Mundy Neisler
New Nottingham Oliver Parker of Richmond Patten Phillips of Telfair Pilcher Reid Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Slater Stanton Still Swain Taylor Thrash Tippins Traylor Tucker Turner Watson Westbrook
Those not voting were Messrs.:
AshleY Battle of Schley
Bentley Bland
Brock Cail
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Coleman Cone Culpepper of Echols Fowler Geer Griffin Gullatt Hancock
Harrison Jackson Jones of Burke Kempton Logan Lord McElreath Montgomery
Nelson of Cook Phillips of Tift Stokes Stone Walker of Pierce Wood Mr. Speaker
The roll call was verified.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 102, nays 76.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. Martin of Troup gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 314.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
Mr. Wall of Putnam moved that the House do now adjourn until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
Mr. Crowe of Worth moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
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AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 o'clock P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under call of the Speaker the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Colson of GlynnHouse Bill No. 275.
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Section 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution of said State, by adding thereto an additional paragraph, numbered 6, which shall authorize the county authorities of Glynn County to establish and administer within the bounds of their said county districts for special sanitation, fire prevention, police protection, or building and improving roads; to levy and collect taxes upon the taxable property in said districts to carry out the purposes of their establishment; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is herebyenacted by authority of the same, that Section one (1) of Article eleven (11) of the Constitution of Georgia be amended by adding thereto the following paragraph, to-wit: "Paragraph 6. The county authorities of Glynn County shall have authority to establish and administer within the bounds of their said county districts for special sanitation, fire prevention, police protection, or building and improving
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roads; and shall have authority to levy and collect taxes upon the taxable property in said respective districts to carry out the purposes for which such districts are established.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that when said amendment shall he agreed to by a two-thirds vote of the members elected to each House, it shall be entered upon the Journal of each House, with the "ayes" and "nays" thereon, and published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district of this State for two months prior to the time for holding the next general election and shall at the next general election be submitted to the people for ratification. All persons voting at said general election in favor of adopting the said proposed amendment to the Comtitution shall have written or printed on their ballots the words: "For ratification of amendment to Section 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution of Georgia by adding paragraph 6 and authorizing the county authorities of Glynn County to establish and administer within the bounds of their said county districts for special sanitation, fire prevention, police protection, or building and improving roads;" and all persons opposed to the adoption of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words: "Against ratification of amendment to Section 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution of Georgia by adding paragraph 6 and authorizing the county authorities of Glynn County to establish and administer within the bounds of their said county districts for special sanitation, fire prevention, police protection, 0r building and improving roads." And if a majority of said electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, voting thereon, shall vote for the ratification thereof, when the result shall be conwlidated as now required by law in elections for members of the General Assembly, then said amendment shall become a part of Section 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof as provided by law.
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Culpepper of Fayette
Alexander of Chatham Davis of Mitchell
Allen
Dickey
Andrews
Dominick
Arnold
Duncan
Atwood
Edmondson
Awtrey
Edwards of Gilmer
Bandy
Edwards of Lowndes
Barker
Ellard
Barrett
Ellis
Battle of Muscogee Fagan
Battle of Schley
Felker
Bearden
Fowler
Beasley
Franklin
Beaton
Geer
Bennett
Gillen
Blalock
Grayson
Bostwick
Griffin
Boykin of Carroll
Gullatt
Boykin of Lincoln Hanie
Brannen
Hardin
Brock
Harris of Crisp
Brown of Emanuel Harris of Terrell
Brown of Greene
Hatcher
Burch
Hodges
Byars
Hclt
Call
Howard of Long
Chick
Hubbard
Cochran
Huddleston
Coleman
Hutcheson
Colson
Jackson
Cone
Johnson of Franklin
Courson
Johnson of Seminole
Cozart
Jones of Lumpkin
Crawford
Jones of McDuffie
Cromartie
Kempton
Crowe
Kennedy
Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Lance Lanham Lewis Lochliear McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Parker of Colquitt Patten Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope
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803
Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Rivers Roberts Ross Rcsser Scruggs Seckinger Simmons
Slater Stanton Still Stokes Stone Swain Swint Tluash Thomoson Trapnell Traylor Trotter
Tucker Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes WHson Wind Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Adkins Alford Ashley Bedingfield Bentley Bell Bland Brown of Fulton Burgin Cannon Chalker Collier Cooper Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd Dubose Dykes Freeman Goolsby
Hancock
Nelson of Cook
Harrison
Pace
Henderson
Parker of Richmond
Hewell
Parr
Hightower
Peebles
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Perkins
Howell
Richardson
James
Scarbrough
Johnston
Shaw
Jones of Burke
Sloan
Kirby
Stewart
Lee
Strickland
Logan
Taylor
Lord
Tippins
McClain
Turner
Mardre
Walker of Ben Hill
Montgomery
Watson
Moore
Wood
Mooty
Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 148, nays 1.
The bill having received the requi~ite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed.
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Mr. Stokes of Twiggs arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Mr. Edwards of Lowndes arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
The following resolution of the House was read and tabled:
By Mr. Edwards of Lowndes-
House Resolution No. 108. A resolution relative to failure of Hon. W. C. Stokes, Representative from Twiggs County, to vote either for or against House Bill No. 314, and for other purposes.
Under the regular order of business the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 129. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the "General Tax Act," approved August 25, 1927, and for other purposes.
Mr. Barrett of Stephens moved that further consideration of House Bill No. 129 be postponed until Wednesday morning, and the motion prevailed.
On motion, 300 copies of House Bill No. 129 were ordered to be printed.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Messrs. Jackson of Bleckley, Boykin of Carroll, and others-
Home Resolution No. 109. A resolution expressing confidence in the sincerity, character and integrity of Judge Stokes, of Twiggs, and for other purposes.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1929.
805
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. W. W. Flanders of Swainsboro, Ga.
Mr. Wind of Grady moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Henderson of Carroll and Huddleston of Meriwether.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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JOURNAL OF THE HousE,
REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 7, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by Rev. V. L. Bray, of the Nellie
Dodd M. E. Church, South, Atlanta.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules. 2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reading the House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate
bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. Passage of bills and resolutions relating to bond forfeitures, and other kindred local bills and resolutions.
6. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions. 7. House bills and resolutions with Senate amendments.
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807
By unanimous consent 300 copies of House Bill No. 150, were ordered to be printed.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was read the second time and recommitted:
By Mr. Hanie of White-
House Bill No. 755. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of White, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent 300 copies of House Bill No. 397 were ordered to be printed.
The following mes8age was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Cook of the 45th-
Senate Bill No. 236. A bill to amend Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Telfair County.
By Mr. Goode of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 172. A bill to amend Code allowing Railroad Companies to elect Board of Directors.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
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By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 44. A bill to amend Code relative to licensing insurance companies.
By Messrs. Mills, Grayson and Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 501. A bill amending section 1225 of Code relating to Tax Collectors collecting taxes due State and County.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 580. A bill to abolish the City Court of Fairburn.
By Mr. Guliatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 581. A bill to establish the City Court of Fairburn.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Resolution No. 50. A resolution providing for the release of sureties, Stalworth, Luce and Bledsoe.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: Tne Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional
majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
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By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 1. A bill providing for Constitutional Income Tax in Georgia.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of tne House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 763. A bill to raise garnishment exemption.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 764. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit the City of LaGrange to increase its bonded indebtedness.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
By Mr. Dominick of Pike-
House Bill No. 765. A bill to repeal an Act creating a new Griffin Judicial Circuit.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Battle of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 766. A bill to amend the Code relative to trespass.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Jones of LumpkinHouse Bill No. 767. A bill to abolish board of Com-
missioners of Roads and Revenues for Lumpkin County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 768. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Lumpkin County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 769. A bill to amend the Constitution so that Fulton County may pay its employees pensions.
Referred to Committee on Amendment to Constitution.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 770. A bill to authorize payment of pensions to employees of certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 771. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hapeville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 772. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 773. A bill to amend an Act providing for police pensions in certain cities.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 774. A bill to regulate billiard rooms in this State.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Still of FultonHouse Bill No. 775. A bill to repeal the charter of the
City of Manchester (College Park).
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 776. A bill to repeal the charter of the City of Hapeville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 777. A bill to repeal the charter for the City of East Point.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Still of FultonHouse Bill No. 778. A bill to amend the charter for the
City of Atlanta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 779. A bill to amend an Act creating Municipal Court for the City of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 780. A bill to amend the charter for the City of Tifton.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 781. A bill to create the office of Tax Commissioner of Forsyth County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Edwards of Lowndes and Rabun of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 782. A bill to amend the Code relative to officers of corporations testifying to transactions with deceased persons.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 783. A bill to amend an Act codifying the school laws of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 784. A bill to amend the Code relative to the Commissioners of Bryan County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Hutcheson of Walker-
House Bill No. 785. A bill to amend the Code relative to contracts against public policy.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 786. A bill to amend an Act relative to abolishing justice courts in Chatham County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Hutcheson of Walker-
House Resolution No. 110-785a. A resolution requiring the Comptroller-General to make 60% assessment on tax valuation of Public Utilities.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By Mr. Brown of Greene-
House Resolution No. 111. A resolution to set certain bills on the calendar.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Resolution No. 112. A resolution to set House Bill No. 499 on the calendar.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
By Messrs. Edwards of Gilmer and Mills of Chatham-
House Resolution No. 113. A resolution to place House Bill No. 261 on the calendar.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
By Mr. Davis of Floyd-
House Resolution No. 114. A resolution to place Senate Bill No. 100 on the calendar.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
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By Mr. Rosser of Walker-
House Resolution No. 11!:}. A resolution to place House Bill No. 548 on the calendar.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following House Bills Nos. 741 and 747 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
McWHORTER of Oglethorpe,
Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following House and Senate bills and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 754 do pass.
House Bill No. 737 do pass.
House Bill No. 720 do pass.
House Bill No. 676 do pass.
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Senate Bill No. 74 do pass. House Bill No. 611 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 762-a. To be entitled an Act to provide the duties, rights, powers of County school boards in counties of 200,000 population or more according to census of 1920 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Floyd,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 44. An Act to amend Section 2415 of the Civil Code of Georgia.
House Bill No. 501. An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend Section 1225 of the Code."
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House Bill No. 571. An Act to repeal the Act and all amendments thereto creating the City Court for Miller County, approved August 8th, 1908.
House Bill No. 580. An Act to abolish the City Court of Fairburn, effective when newly created Court is established.
House Bill No. 581. An Act to establish the City Court of Fairburn.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 670 do not pass. House Bill No. 706 do not pass. House Bill No. 725 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, HowARD of Chattahoochee, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 592 do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 701 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
BuRcH of Dodge,
Chairman.
Mr. Martin of Troup County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 657 do pass. House Bill No. 686 do pass. House Bill No. 687 do pass. House Bill No. 699 do pass. House Bill No. 713 do pass. House Bill No. 740 do pass. House Resolution No. 91-707a do pass. House Resolution No. 102-762a do pass.
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House Resolution No. 104-762a do pass. Respectfully submitted, MARTIN of Troup, Chairman.
Mr. Peterson of Montgomery County, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 397 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
PETERSON of Montgomery,
Chairman.
Mr. Thrash of Coffee County, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia and Its Branches, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on University of Georgia and Its Branches has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 711 do pass.
House Bill No. 728 do pass.
House Resolution No. 77-629a do pass.
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House Resolution No. 78-629b do pass. Respectfully submitted, THRASH of Coffee, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Peterson of Montgomery-
House Bill No. 397. A bill to reorganize the Departments of State Government.
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 592. A bill to provide that motor vehicles from other states hauling for hire shall not be given 30 days courtesy in securing license tag.
By Messrs. Hodges and Maynard of Sumter-
House Bill No. 611. A bill to change from the fee to salary system the clerks of Superior Court in certain counties.
By Messrs. Taylor and Scruggs of Washington-
House Bill No. 657. A bill to create a Recorder's Court for the City of Tennille.
By Mr. Osborne of Oconee-
House Bill No. 676. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Oconee County.
By Mr. Russell of Barrow-
House Bill No. 686. A ~ill to amend an Act providing for four terms a year of Superior Court of Barrow County.
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By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 687. A bill to increase salary of Judge
of City Court of Valdosta.
By Mr. Courson of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 699. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Soperton.
By Mr. Jackson of Bleckley-
House Bill No. 701. A bill to amend an Act for Highway Mileage through towns under 2,500 inhabitants.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill ~o. 711. A bill to amend an Act establishing an A. and M. School at Tifton.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 713. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 720. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Tift County.
By Mr. Atwood of Mcintosh-
Home Bill No. 737. A bill to regulate live stock dealers in Mcintosh County.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 740. A bill to amend an Act abolishing justice courts in Muscogee County.
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By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 741. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to aiding counties in constructing County bridges.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Bill No. 747. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to merging of counties.
By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
House Bill No. 754. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Dooly County.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 762. A bill to provide the duties and powers of county school boards in certain counties.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Resolution No. 77-629a. A resolution providing for co-operative agricultural extension work.
By Mr. Martin of Troup and others-
House Resolution No. 78-629b. A resolution to mvestigate Co-operative Extension Department.
By Mr. Battle of SchleyHouse Resolution No. 91-707a. A resolution for relief
of J. W. Larkin as surety.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Resolution No. 102-762a. A resolution to reimburse W. H. Ridley as surety on bond.
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By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Resolution No. 104-762c. A resolution to furnish certain books to Troup County.
By Mr. Goode of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 74. A bill to amend the Code relative to County clerks.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 297. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta.
The Committee substitute was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority wa~ passed by substitute.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 553. A bill to amend the Act creating the City Court of Savannah.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill tne ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Lance of Hall-
House Bill No. 559. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Gainesville.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 560. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick.
The Committee amendment was read and agreed to.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 679. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Denton.
The Committee amendment was read and agreed to.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
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By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 684. A bill to amend an Act providing pensions for employees of certain cities.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 691. A bill to create a new charter for the City of Edison.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 692. A bill to create a new charter for the Town of Leary.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By M~ssrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 697. A bill to vest in Floyd County jurisdiction over a certain bridge in Rome.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. New, Coleman and Bedingfield of Laurens-
House Bill No. 698. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Dexter.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Bill No. 707. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Albany.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 726. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Collins.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Wall of Putnam-
House Bill No. 727. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Eatonton.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 183. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Hahira.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 190. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Darien.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 104, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 191. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Darien.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 104, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 195. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Ham of the 6th-
Senate Bill No. 196. A bill to authorize the City of Valdosta to transfer certain money to general fund of the City.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Goode of the 31stSenate Bill No. 172. A bill to amend the Code relative
to directors of railroads.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
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By Mr. Cook of the 45th-
Senate Bill No. 236. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for County of Telfair.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Resolution No. 50. A resolution for the relief of Stalworth as surety on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
The following resolutions of the House were read:
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Resolution No. 116. A resolution requesting that the Governor of the State of Georgia require the Attorney-General to promptly appear before the Judge of the Superior Court of Fulton County who is acting in the "Gas Tax Case" and move for the advancement of the said Case so that a decision may be had in time to inform this General Assembly of said decision as a guide to its duty in legislating upon the subject matter of the litigation aforesaid, and for other purposes.
Mr. Alexander of DeKalb moved to table the resolution.
On the motion to table the ayes were 75, nays 61.
The resolution was tabled.
Mr. Boykin of Lincoln moved that the House reconsider its action in placing House Resolution No. 116 on the table.
On the motion to reconsider, Mr. Boykin of Lincoln called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
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Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Ashley Atwood Barker Beasley Bedingfield Boykin of Carroll Boykin of Lincoln Brannen Brown of Greene Chick Coleman Courson Crowe Dominick Fagan Felker Franklin Goolsby Hatcher Hewell Holt
Howard of Chatt'h'cheePeterson
Hubbard
Pilcher
Hutcheson
Pope
Jackson
Rabun
Johnson of Seininole Ross
Jones of McDuffie Scruggs
Kennedy
Shaw
Kimbrough
Slater
Lee
Sloan
Lord
Stewart
McKelvey
Stokes
McKoy
Strickland
McWhorter
Swint
Mardre
T11ylor
Meredith
Tippins
Montgomery
Traylor
New
Walker of Ben Hill
Oliver
Watson
Osborn
Weekes of DeKalb
Pp.ce
Wind
Parker of Colquitt
Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Chalker
Alexander of Chatham Cochran
Alexander of DeKalb Colson
Alford
Cone
Allen
Cooper
Andrews
Cozart
Arnold
Ctawford
AwtreY
Culpepper of Fayette
Bandy
Davis of Mitchell
Battle of Schley
Dickey
Bearden
Duncan
Bennett
Dykes
Bentley
Edmondson
Blalock
Ellard
Bostwick
Ellis
Brock
Fowler
Brown of Emanuel Geer
Brown of Fulton
Gillen
Burgin
Gmyson
Byars
Gullatt
Cannon
Hanie
Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Hightower Hodges Howard of Long Howell James Johnson of Franklin Johnston Kempton Key
Kinnard King Lance Lewis Logan McElrwth McGehee Mallard Mansell
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Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Mills Moot Mundy Neisler Nelson of Macon Nottingham Owen Parr Patten
Peebles Perkins Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Ram speck Reid Rivers Rosser Seckinger
Simmons Still Trapnell
Trotter Tucker vi~lker of Brooks Walker of Pierce West Westbrook Wilkes Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adkins Barrett Battle of Muscogee Beaton Bell Bland Burch Cail Collier Cromartie Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd Dubose Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes
Freeman Griffin Hancock Harrison Henderson Huddleston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumkin Kiker Kirby Lanham Lochliear McClain Moore Mullins Nelson of Cook
Parker of Richmond Purvis Richardson Roberts Scarbrough Stanton Stone Swain Thrash Thomason Turner Wall Weeks of Columbia Wilson Wood Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the motion to reconsider the ayes were 62, nays 97.
The motion to reconsider was lost, and the resolution remained on the table.
The following resolution of the House was read:
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 117. A resolution that the House adjourn on Thursday, August 8, 1929, at 12:30 o'clock,
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P. M. and proceed in a body to the Union Station, Atlanta, Georgia, there to welcome Walter P. Andrews, whose outstanding character and ability has been recognized by eight hundred thousand Elks, and for other purposes.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved to table the resolution and the motion prevailed.
The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Resolution No. 118. A resolution of respect for Comptroller-General William Ambrose Wright to be presented to him on the fiftieth anniversary of his service as Comptroller General of Georgia, and for other purposes.
On the adoption of resolution the ayes were 195, nays 0.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
House Resolution No. 119. A rewlution providing for a formal acceptance of a donation to the State from Georgia Masons of a Cottage for Tuberculous Children at Alto, Georgia, providing for an acceptance Committee composed of members of the House and Senate, and for other purposes.
The resolution was adopted.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 571. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the City Court of Miller County, and for other purposes.
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The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
Amend by adding at the end of said bill the following words, to-wit:
Provided a majority of all the qualified voters of said County participate in the election, (on one side or the other). It being the intention of this provision to get out a full vote and if those who vote for the repeal of the law and those who vote against the repeal of the law, when added together constitute a majority of the qualified voters of said County then that meets the requirements of this
referendum. If the Ordinary fails to call the election as
herein provided for before the 15th of September, 1929, then this bill becomes a law without the election, but it is not to go into effect until January 1st, 1930.
The following resolution was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Resolution No. 20. A resolution to pay a reward of S315.00 to J. K. Bell of Fannin County, for apprehending one Arthur Brooks, and for other purposes.
1V1r. Lewis of Hancock moved the previous question; the motion prevailed, and the main question was ordered.
Mr. Mooty of Troup moved to table the resolution.
On the motion to table the ayes were 107, nays 15.
The resolution was tabled.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 314.
On the motion to reconsider, Mr. Tippins of Evans called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
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On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 93, nays 39.
The motion to reconsider prevailed and House Bill No" 314 went to the foot of the calendar.
The following resolution of the House was read the first time and committed to the Committee on Rules:
By Messrs. Weekes of DeKalb and Martin of Troup-
House Resolution No. 120. A remlution that Home Bill No. 314 be set as a special and continuing order of business for Wednesday, August 7, 1929.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration.
By Mr. Wind of Grady and others-
House Bill No. 129. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved August 25, 1927, known as ti~e "General Tax Act," and for other purposes.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. J. N. \Vatts, Mrs. D. C. Cilalker and daughter and Mrs. Nell \Vade of Pulaski, Hon. J. W. Jackson of Tattnall, Senator Frank Robinson, Dr. Tom Jennings of South Carolina, Dr. Will Jennings of Richmond, Hon. T. B. Rainey, Hon. T. W. Hollis of Marion and Hon. George C. Evans of Washington.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
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3:00 o'clock, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under call of the Speaker, the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time
By Messrs. Adams and Hewell of Elbert-
House Bill No. 577.
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend Paragraph One, Section Seven, Article Seven of the Constitution of Georgia as now amended so as to provide for allowing the City of Elberton, Georgia, to increase its bonded indebtedness, in addition to and separate from the amount of debts heretofore allowed under said paragraph under certain circumstanGes for the purpose of condemning, purchasing, repairing, building and maintaining an electric system within or without the City of Elberton, Georgia, including dams, reservoirs, electric lines, poles, steam plants or anything else that may be necessary for the building, construction or operating of an electric system for the City of Elberton, may incur a bonded debt in addition to and separate from the amount of debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred to an amount in the aggregate not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00) Dollars, and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two thirds of the qualified voters of said city at an election or elections to be held as may now or may
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hereafter be prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts by said City of Elberton, Georgia.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of same, that Paragraph One, Section Seven, Article Seven of the Constitution of this State as now amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said paragraph the following: Except that the City of Elberton, Georgia, from time to time as may be necessary for the purpose of condemning, purchasing or constructing and maintaining an electric system within or without the city limits including dams, reservoirs, electric lines, poles, steam plants or anything else that may be necessary for the building, construction, or operating of an electric system by the City of Elberton, may incur a bonded debt in addition to and separate from the amount of debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred to an amount in the aggregate not to exceed the sum of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00) Dollars, and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two thirds of the qualified voters of said city at an election or elections to be held as may now or may hereafter be prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts by said City of Elberton, sot hat said paragraph of the Constitution when amended shall read as follows:
Paragraph 1. The debt hereafter incurred by any County, municipal corporation or political division of this State, except as in this Constitution provided for, shall not exceed seven per centum of the assessed value of all the taxable property therein, and no such county, municipality or local division shall incur any new debt, except for temporary loan or loans to supply casual difficiencies of revenue, not to exceed one fifth of one per centum of the annual value of taxable property therein, without the assent of two thirds of the qualified voters thereof at an election for that purpose to be held as may be prescribed by law; but any city, the debt of which does not exceed
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seven percentum of the assessed value of the taxable property at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, may be authorized by law to increase, at any time, the amount of said debt three percentum upon such assessed valuation; except that the City of Augusta, from time to time, as necessary for the purpose of protection against flood, may incur a bonded indebtedness upon its power producing canal and municipal water works, in addition to the debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred, to an amount in the aggregate not exceeding fifty percentum of the combined values of such properties, the valuation of such properties to be fixed as may be prescribed by law, but said valuation not to exceed a figure five per cent on which shall represent the net revenue per annum produced by the two such properties together at the time of said valuation, and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two thirds of the qualified voters of said city at an election or elections for that purpose to be held as may be now or may hereafter be prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts by the said City Council of Augusta; except that the City of West Point, from time to time as may be necessary for the purpose of protection against floods, may incur a bonded indebtedness in addition to, and separate from the amount of debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred to an amount in the aggregate not exceeding the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars, and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two thirds of the qualified voters of such city at an election or elections to be held as may now or hereafter be prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts by said City of West Point; except that the City of LaGrange from time to time as necessary for the purpose of repairing, purchasing or constructing water-works system including all necessary pipe lines, pumping stations, reservoirs, or anything else that may be necessary for the building or construction or operating a water-works system for the City of LaGrange, may incur a bonded indebted-
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ness in and in addition to and separate from the amount of debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred to an amount in the aggregate not exceeding the sum of Five Hundred Thousand ($5,000,000.00) Dollars, and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two thirds of the qualified voters of such city at an election or elections to be held as may be now or may hereafter prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts of said City of LaGrange; except that the City of Elberton, Georgia, from time to time may increase its bonded indebtedness, in addition to and separate from the amount of debt heretofore allowed under said paragraph for the purpose of condemning, purchasing, repairing, building and maintaining an electric system within or without the City of Elberton, Georgia, including dams, reservoirs, electric lines, poles, steam plants, or anything else that may be necessary for an electric system may incur a bonded debt in addition to and separate from the amount of debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred to an amount in the aggregate not to exceed the sum of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00) Dollars, and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two thirds of the qualified voters of said city at an election or elections to be held as may now or may hereafter be prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts by said City of Elberton, Georgia.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that whenever the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two Houses of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their Journals, with the ayes and nays taken, together thereon, the Governor shall, and he is hereby, authorized and instructed to cause said amendment to be published in at least two newspapers in each congressional district in this State for a period of two months next preceding the time of holding the next general election.
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Sec. 3. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the above proposed amendment shall be submitted for ratification or rejection to the electors of this State at the next general election to be held after publication as provided for in the second section of this Act, in the several election districts of this State, at which election every person shall be qualified to vote who is now entitled to vote for members of the General Assembly. All persons voting at such election in favor of adopting the proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots: "For Amendment allowing the City of Elberton, Georgia, to increase its bonded indebtedness for an electric system," and all persons opposed to the adoption of this amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots; the words, "Against the Amendment allowing the City of Elberton, Georgia, to increase its bonded indebtedness for an electric system."
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Governor be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to provide for the submission of the amendment proposed in the first section of this Act to a vote of the people as required by the Constitution of this State in paragraph one (1) of Section one (1) of article thirteen (13) and by this Act is, and if ratified the Governor shall, when he ascertains such ratification from the Secretary of State, to whom the returns shall be referred in the manner as in cases of election for members of the General Assembly to count and ascertain the results, issue his proclamation for one insertion in one of the daily newspapers of this State, announcing such results and declaring the amendment ratified.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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The bill involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adams of Wilkes Adkins Alford Allen Andrews Arnold Ashley Atwood Awtrey Bandy Barker Barrett Battle of Muscogee Battle of Schley Beasley Bedingfield Bennett Blalock Bland Bestwick Boykin of Carroll Boykin of Lincoln Brock Brown of Greene Burgin Byars Cannon Chalker Cochran Collier Colson Cone Cooper Coursen Cozart Crawford Crowe Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Floyd Davis of Mitchell
Dickey
McClain
Dominick
McElreath
Edmondson
McGehee
Edwards of Gilmer McKelvey
Edwnds of Lowndes McKoy
Ellard
McWhorter
Ellis
Mallard
Fagan
Mansell
Felker
Mardre
Fowler
Martin of LibertY
Freeman
Martin of Troup
Gillen
Maynard
Goclsby
Meredith
Hanie
Neisler
Harris of Crisp
Nelson of Cook
Harris of Terrell
Nelson of Macon
Harrison
New
Hatcher
Nottingham
Hewell
Oliver
Hodges
Owen
Holt
Pace
Howard of Chatt'h'cheeParker of Colquitt
Hubbard
Parker of Richmond
Hutcheson
Patten
James
Peebles
Johnson of Franklin Perkins
Johnson of Seminole Phillips of Telfair
Johnston
Phillips of Tift
Jones of Lumpkin Pope
Jones of McDuffie Powell of Emanuel
Kennedy
Powell of Screven
Key
Purvis
Kiker
Rabun
Kimbrough
Reid
Kinnard
Richardson
King
Rivers
Kirby
Roberts
Lance
Ross
Lewis
Rosser
Lochliear
Scarbrough
Lord
Scruggs
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Seckinger Shaw Simmons Slater Stewart Stone Strickland Swint
Thrash Thomason Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker W!!lker of Pierce
Wall Weeks of Columbia West Wilkes Wilson Wood Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Alexander of Chatham Griffin
Alexander of DeKalb Gullatt
Bearden
Hancock
Beaton
H!!rdip
Bell
Henderson
Bentley
Hightower
Brannen
Howard of Long
Brown of Emanuel Howell
Brown of Fulton
Huddleston
Burch
Jackson
Cail
Jones of Burke
Chick
Kemp tor
Coleman
Lanham
Cromartie
Lee
Culpepper of Echols LogaD.
Dubose
Mills
Duncan
Montgomery
Dykes
Moore
Franklin
Mooty
Geer
Mullins
Grayson
Mundy Osborn Parr Pet3rson Pilcher Ramspeck Sloan Stanton Still Stokes Swain Taylor Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Watson Weekes of DeKalb Westbrook Wind Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 146, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
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By Mr. Wind of Grady and others-
House Bill No. 129. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved August 25, 1927, known as the "General Tax Act," and for other purposes.
The following substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
By the Committee-
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved August 25, 1927, known as the General Tax Act, and to amend paragraph 84 of Section 2 of the same, and to amend the same by adding thereto the following paragraphs hereinafter set forth, and to amend the same by striking therefrom certain paragraphE' and substituting other paragraphs therefor, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, as follows, to-wit:
Section 1. That Paragraph 84 of Section 2, of said Act, approved August 25, 1927, known as the General Tax Act, is hereby amended by striking therefrom the words "Provided, that no vendor or peddler of perishable farm products, raised on Georgia farms, shall be required, under this paragraph or any other of this Act, to pay any license fee or tax, State, County or Municipal, when same is accompanied by affidavit that such farm products are exclusively Georgia grown," and by substituting in lieu thereof the following provision, to-wit: "Provided, that no vendor or peddler of perishable farm products, including products of grove and orchard, shall be required, under this paragraph or any other of this Act, to pay any license fee or tax, State, County or Municipal."
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Sec. 2. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, that
Sub-Section E, of Paragraph 84 of Section 2 of said Act
be and same hereby is amended, by adding between the word "farm" and the word "products" in said Sub-Section, the words "orchard or grove," and by adding at the end of said Sub-Section the following provision, to-wit: "Provided, the definition of the term "peddler," as used herein shall not embrace servants, agents and;or employees of bona fide wholesalers or distributors of goods, wares, produce and merchandise, delivering or selling their goods, wares, products or merchandise to retailers thereof, only,
"so that said Sub-section E, when so amended, will read:
(E) The term "peddler" is hereby defined as follows, towit: "Any person carrying goods, wares or merchandise of any description with him, other than farm, orchard or grove products, either in a pack or vehicle of any character whatever, and who makes delivery of goods ordered on the day of taking orders, shall be held and deemed a peddler, whether such sales are for consumption or for re-sale. Provided, that the definition of the term "pedler" as herein used shall not embrace servants, agents and;or employees of bona fide wholesalers or distributors of goods, wares, produce and merchandise, delivering or selling their goods, wares, produce or merchandise to retailers thereof, only.
Sec. 3. Be it enacted further by the authority aforesaid, that said Act be amended by striking therefrom paragraph 24, of Section 2 thereof, prescribing tax on Beauty Parlors and by substituting for said paragraph the following paragraph, to be numbered 24, to-wit:
Paragraph 24. Beauty Parlors. Upon each Beauty Parlor or shop or Manicure shop, in each and every town and city of this State, with a population of Fifty Thousand (50,000) or more, the sum of $25.00; and in each town or city of this State, with a population of Twenty-five Thousand (25,000) to Fifty Thousand (50,000), the sum of Sl5.00; and in each and every town and city of this State, with a population of less than Twenty-five Thous-
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and (25,000), the sum of $10.00;-said tax to apply to and to be collected from the owner or operator of each and every such place of business. Provided, that this tax shall not apply to Manicure Shops operated in connection with Barber Shops.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that said General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, be amended by striking therefrom Paragraph 34 of Section 2 and by substituting therefor another Paragraph to be numbered 34, as follows:
Paragraph 34. Cars Operated for Hire. Upon each person, firm or corporation, operating or keeping automobiles for hire, whether in connection with a garage or not, a tax according to the following scale, whether in or outside of the corporate limits of any city or town, for each automobile so operated, in or near cities or towns, with less than One Thousand (1,000) inhabitants, $5.00; in or near cities with One Thousand to Five Thousand inhabitants, SlO.OO; in or near cities or towns with Five Thousand to Fifteen Thousand inhabitants, $15.00; in or near cities or towns with Fifteen to Thirty Thousand inhabitants, $20.00; in or near cities or towns with Thirty Thousand to Fifty Thousand inhabitants, $25.00; in or near cities or towns with more than Fifty Thousand inhabitants, $40.00. Provided, that the word near, as used in this Paragraph, is defined to mean within a distance of three miles of the incorporate limits of any town or city.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted by the authority afore- said, that said General Tax Act, approved August 25, 1927, be amended by striking therefrom Paragraph 41, of Section 2 and substituting therefor another Paragraph to be numbered 41, as follows, to-wit:
Paragraph 41. Concerts, Shows and Exhibitions. Upon all concerts, shows and exhibitions, charging an admission, in or near cities ofAess than Five Thousand (5,000) inhabitants, $25.00; iri or near cities of more than Five Thous-
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and and not more than Twenty Thousand inhabitants, $50.00; in or near cities of Twenty Thousand population and not more than Fifty Thousand, $75.00; in or near cities of more than Fifty Thousand population, $100.00 for each day. Provided, that this Section shall not apply to exhibitions given by local performers, nor to exhibitions the entire proceeds of which are for charitable, benevolent purposes, nor to entertainments commonly known as chautauquas. Provided, further, this section shall not apply to histrionic, dramatic and operatic performances given in regular licensed theatres and opera houses, but upon each such theater or opera house, in towns of less than 2,000 inhabitants, $2.50 per month; in cities from 2,000 to 5,000 inhabitants, S4.00 per month; in cities from 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants, S7.00 per month; in cities from 10,000 to 25,000 inhabitants, $10.00 per month; in cities of over 25,000 inhabitants, $12.50 per month. Provided, that the word "near" as used in this Section shall be defined to mean a distance of three miles from the incorporate limits of any such town or city herein referred to.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that said General Tax Act, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby amended by striking Paragraph 49 of Section 2 and substituting therefor the following Paragraph, to be numbered 49, as follows, to-wit:
Paragraph 49. Dry Cleaning. Upon all persons, firms or corporations, engaged in dry cleaning, in all towns and cities of this State, of not more than 3,500 inhabitants, a sum of $5.00 for each place of business; and in all towns and cities of this State having a population of more than 3,500 inhabitants, the sum of $25.00 for each place of business. Provided, this Paragraph shall not apply to Laundries paying the tax imposed by Paragraph 62 of this Act, nor to Pressing Clubs, paying the tax imposed by Paragraph 89 of said Act.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted by \he authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 57 of Section 2 of the General Tax
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Act, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby stricken and repealed and the following Paragraph, to be numbered 57, is substituted therefor:
Paragraph 57. Ice Cream Dealers. Upon each person, firm or corporation manufacturing Ice Cream or selling same at wholesale, in or near cities of more than 50,000 inhabitants, $100.00; in or near cities from 20,000 to 50,000 inhabitants, $75.00; in or near cities from 10,000 to 20,000 inhabitants, S50.00; and in or near cities of less than 10,000 inhabitants, 810.00. Provided, that the word "near", as used in this Section, is defined to mean within a radius of three miles of the incorporate limits of cities in this Section referred to.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 59 of Section 2 of the General Tax Act, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby stricken from said Act and repealed and in lieu thereof the following Paragraph, to be numbered Paragraph 59, is substituted:
Paragraph 59. Junk Dealers. Upon each person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of dealing in junk in or near cities of over 50,000 inhabitants, 8100.00; in or near cities of from 10,000 to 50,000 inhabitants, S50.00; in or near cities of from 3,000 to 10,000 inhabitants, 825.00; in cities or towns under 3,000 or within ten miles thereof, $10.00. Each junk dealer, his clerk, agent, or employee, shall keep a book, open to inspection, in which he shall make entries of all railroad iron, brass, pieces of machinery, plumbing materials, unused farm implements, automobile parts, fixtures, or accessories purchased by him, together with the name of the party from whom purchased; and upon failure to keep such book or record and produce it on demand, the said dealer shall forfeit his license. Provided, the word "near," as used in this Section is defined to mean within a radius of three miles of the incorporate limits of the cities and towns referred to in this Section.
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Sec. 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 62, of Section 2 of said General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby amended by adding at. the end of said Paragraph the following proviso, to-wit: "Provided, that where any person, firm or corporation owns or operates more than one laundry, this tax shall be paid for each such laundry, according to the scale of tax herein provided, that is to say, the tax shall be paid for the operation of each such laundry or dyeing establishment."
Sec. 9. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 65, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, be and the same is hereby stricken and repealed and the following Paragraph, to be numbered Paragraph 65, is substituted and enacted in lieu thereof, to-wit:
Paragraph 65. Live Stock Dealers. Upon each person, firm or corporation, dealing in live stock, having a fixed place of business, in or near cities of more than 50,000 inhabitants, $25.00; in or near cities of from 10,000 to 50,000 inhabitants, $15.00; in or near cities or towns of less than 10,000 inhabitants, $10.00 for each place of business. Provided, the word "near" as used in this Section is defined to mean within a radius of three miles of the incorporate limits of any town or city in said Section mentioned.
Sec. 10. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 66, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, Approved August 25, 1927, be and the same is hereby stricken and repealed and the following Paragraph is substituted therefor, to-wit:
Paragraph 66. Lumber Dealers. Upon every person, firm or corporation engaged in the manufacture of lumber products of any character or dealing in lumber or lumber products, whether for themselves or as agents or brokers, in or near cities of 1,000 inhabitants and not more than 10,000, $10.00; in or near cities of more than 10,000 and
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not more than 20,000 inhabitants, $50.00; in or near cities of more than 20,00 inhabitants, $100.00 for each place of business. Provided, the word "near" as used in this Section is defined to mean within a radius of three miles of the incorporate limits of the cities and ;or towns in this Paragraph referred to.
Sec. 11. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 77, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby stricken and repealed and in lieu thereof the following Paragraph . is hereby substituted and enacted, said Section to be numbered 77.
Paragraph 77. Mo1Jing Pictures. Upon each and every electric show or exhibition of moving pictures, or illustrated songs, except where given for educational purposes, for each place of business in or near cities or towns of less than 2,000 inhabitants, $2.00 per month; in or near cities or towns of from 2,000 to 5,000 inhabitants, $3.00 per month; in or near cities of from 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants, $7.00 per month; in or near cities of from 10,000 to 25,000 inhabitants, $10.00 per month; in or near cities of from 25,000 to 50,000 inhabitants, $12.50 per month; in cities of 50,000 or more inhabitants, S25.00 per month, except in suburbs of cities of more than 50,000 inhabitants where the tax shall be S12.50 per month. Provided, the word "near" as used in this Paragraph is defined to mean within a radius of three miles of the incorporate limits of any such cities or towns referred to in this Paragraph.
Sec. 12. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 79, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby repealed and stricken therefrom and in lieu thereof the following Paragraph, to be numbered 79, is substituted, to-wit:
Paragraph 79. Musical Instruments. Graphophones, Organs, Phonographs, Pianos, and Victrolas, Radios or Radio Supplies. Upon each person, firm or corporation
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engaged in the business of selling or renting, as agents or dealers, any of the above or similar instruments, in or near cities of more than 50,000 inhabitants, $100.00; in or near cities of from 25,000 to 50,000 inhabitants, $50.00; in or near cities of from 10,000 to 25,000 inhabitants, $25.00; in or near cities or towns of less than 10,000 inhabitants, $10.00 for each place of business. Provided, the word "near," as used in this Section, is defined to mean within a radius of three miles of the incorporate limits of said city or town referred to in this Paragraph.
Sec. 13. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 86, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby repealed and stricken and in lieu thereof the following Paragraph is substituted, to be numbered Paragraph 86, as follows, to-wit:
Paragraph 86. Pistols. Upon each and every dealer in Pistols or Toy Pistols, which shoot cartridges, or who deals in pistol cartridges, or rifle cartridges, dirks, bowieknives, or metal-knucks, for each place of business in this State, in or near towns or cities of 10,000 or less inhabitants, $50.00; in or near cities of over 10,000 inhabitants, $100.00. Provided further that no person shall be exempted from the payment of this tax. Provided further, the word "near" as used in this Section or Paragraph shall be and is defined to mean within a radius of three miles of the incorporate limits of said towns or cities in this Section referred to.
Sec. 14. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 89, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby repealed and stricken and in lieu thereof the following is hereby enacted, to be numbered Paragraph 89, as follows, to-wit:
Paragraph 89. Pressing Clubs and Pressing and Cleaning Businesses. Upon each person, firm or corporation, operating a pressing club, and;or upon each person, firm
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or corporation engaging in the business of pressing and cleaning clothes, $5.00 for each place of business. Provided, that if each such person, firm or corporation, shall engage in any dry cleaning business, he shall, in addition, pay the sum provided for in Paragraph 49 hereof.
Sec. 15. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 94, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, be and the same is hereby repealed and stricken and in lieu thereof the following Paragraph is enacted, to be numbered Paragraph 94, as follows, to-wit:
Paragraph 94. Sanitariums. Upon hospitals and sanitariums, or institutions of like character, whether incorporated or not, conducted for gain, in or near cities of more than 20,000 population, $100.00. In or near cities or towns of less than 20,000, $25.00. Provided, that the above tax shall not apply to public hospitals maintained by municipal corporations for charitable purposes only. Provided further, the word "near" as used in the above stated Section, is defined to mean within a radius of five miles of the incorporate limits of the towns or cities of Section refered to.
Sec. 16. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 96, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby repealed and stricken and in lieu thereof the following Paragraph is enacted, to be numbered 96, as follows, to-wit:
Paragraph 96. Shows, (Vaudeville). Upon each person, firm or corporation operating vaudeville shows which are given under tents or places other than regular licensed theaters, in or near cities or towns of less than 1,000 inhabitants, $2.50 per week; in or near cities or towns of 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants, $5.00 per week; in or near cities or towns of 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants, $7.50 per week; in or near cities or towns of 10,000 to 25,000 inhabitants, $10.00 per week; in or near cities or towns of
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25,000 to 50,000 inhabitants, $20.00 per week; in or near cities or towns of more than 50,000 inhabitants, $50.00 per week. Provided, the word "near" as used in the foregoing Section is defined to mean within a radius of five miles of the incorporate limits of the towns and cities therein referred to.
Sec. 17. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 100, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby repealed and stricken and in lieu thereof the following Paragraph is enacted, to be numbered Paragraph 100, as follows, to-wit:
Paragraph 100. Swimming Pools. Upon each and every person, firm or corporation operating a swimming pool where admission fees are charged, or upon persons, firms, or corporations keeping and renting bathing-suits for hire, S20.00 in counties of over 50,000 population; and S10.00 in counties of under 50,000 population; upon persons, firms, or corporations conducting or operating a bathing resort in or near the ocean and ocean and gulf front of this State, for hire, the sum of $200.00 in each county where such bathing resort is located. Provided, the word "near" as used in the above stated Section, is defined to mean within two miles of the Shore line of any Ocean and ;or Gulf referred to in said Section.
Sec. 18. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 103, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, is hereby repealed and stricken and in lieu thereof the following Paragraph is hereby enacted, to be numbered Paragraph 103, as follows, to-wit:
Paragraph 103. Undertakers. Upon each person, firm or corporation whose business is that of burying the dead and charging for same, commonly known as undertakers, in or within a radius of fifteen miles of the corporate or town limits of cities of more than 50,000 inhabitants, $200.00; in or near cities from 10,000 to 50,000 inhabitants,
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$100.00; in or near cities from 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants, $50.00; in or near cities or towns of from 2,500 to 5,000 inhabitants, $20.00; in or near towns of less than 2,500 inhabitants, $10.00 for each place of business. Provided, the word "near" as used in the above stated Section, is defined to mean within three miles of the incorporate limits of any town or city referred to in said Paragraph.
Sec. 19. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Paragraph 109, of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927, is hereby repealed and stricken and in lieu thereof the following Paragraph, to be numbered Paragraph 109, is hereby enacted, to-wit:
Paragraph 109. Chain Stores. Under the Police powers of this State, the business of conducting chain stores and; or a chain of stores, for the selling of any kind of merchandise, hereby is classified as a business tending to foster monopoly, and there is hereby levied upon each and every such person, firm or corporation, owning, operating, maintaining or controlling a chain of stores, consisting of more than five stores, the sum of $50.00 for each store in excess of five. "Chain of Stores" as used herein shall mean and include five or more stores, owned, operated, maintained, or controlled by the same firm, person or corporation, in which goods, wares or merchandise of any kind are sold at retail in the State of Georgia. Provided, that the provisions of this Paragraph shall apply to wholesale chain stores, and ;or chains of stores, as well as to retail chain stores; and provided further, that this tax shall apply to each and every chain of stores above the number of five, and said tax shall be paid by each store above the number of five, in any given chain, whether the same be owned, operated and controlled by any person, firm or corporation, or by any Holding company or Trustee, who holds the title and ;or beneficial interest in the same, or in any units of any chain of stores, to and for the use and benefit of the owners of the entire chain of stores, or of any unit or units of the same.
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Sec. 20. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act, be and the same are hereby repealed.
The following amendments to House Bill No. 129 were read and adopted:
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moves to amend Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 by adding a new section to be known as Section 1.
Section 1. That Paragraph 9 of Section 2 of the General Tax Act approved August 25, 1927 is hereby amended by adding at the end of paragraph 9 and after the word "exhibition" the following words: "That the tax herein provided for shall be paid to the tax collector of the county before opening the doors for any of said exhibitions" so that said paragraph when amended will read as follows:
Paragraph 9. Athletic Clubs. Upon every Athletic Club, and upon every association or person giving boxing or sparring or wrestling exhibitions, that the tax shall be paid to the tax collector to the County before opening the doors for any said exhibition when an admission of fifty cents to one dollar, $50.00 for each exhibition; where admission charged is one dollar to one dollar and a half, $100.00; and where the admission charged is $1.50 and over, 8200.00 for each exhibition.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moves to amend Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 by adding a new section to be known as Section 2 to read as follows:
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted that Paragraph 46, Section 2 of the General Tax Act, of 1927, approved August 25, 1927 be stricken and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
Paragraph 46. Dance Halls and Dancing Instructors. Upon each person, or persons operating dance halls where dancing is permitted or taught for hire, $100.00 for each place of business.
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Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moves to amend Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 by adding a new section to be known as Section 3 to read as follows:
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that Paragraph 56, Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927 be amended by striking the words "some county" in line 16 of said paragraph, and inserting or substituting therefor the words "this State," so that said paragraph when amended, will read as follows:
Paragraph 56. Horse-Traders (Traveling) or Gypsies. Upon each company of traveling horse-traders, or traveling gypsies, or traveling companies or other transients, traveling persons or firms, engaged in trading or selling merchandise of live stock of any kind, or clairvoyant or persons engaged in fortune-telling, phrenology, or palmistry, S250.00, to be collected by the tax-collector in each county and distributed as follows: To the county where collected S125.00; to the State $125.00. This ta~ to be collected in each county where they carry on either kind of business herein mentioned. This tax shall apply to any person, firm, or corporation, who themselves or by their agents travel through the State carrying live-stock and carrying with them cooking utensils, and live in tents or travel in covered wagons and automobiles, and who may be a resident of this State, or who reside without the State, and who are commonly called traveling horse-traders and gypsies, and such persons or corporations shall be liable to pay this tax. Such tax shall constitute a lien on any live-stock owned by such traveling persons or firms. Provided, that no Confederate Soldier, indigent, or any other person, firm, or corporation shall be exempted from the tax provided under this section. Provided, that nothing herein shall prevent any municipality, by proper ordinance, from prohibiting the practice of fortune-telling, phrenology, palmistry, or like practices within its limits.
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Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moves to amend Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 by adding a new section to be known as Section 4.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that Paragraph 81 of Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927 be stricken and the following substituted in lieu thereof:
Paragraph 81. Packing-houses, Brokers, and Butcher Plants. Upon every Packing-house, Butcher Plant, Broker, or Brokers, and upon every person, persons, firm, or corporation acting as agent for any packing-house or corporation dealing in packing-house products, or goods, doing business in this State, for each place of business in each county having a city situated therein with a population of 30,000 or more, $300.00; for each place of business in each county with a population of from 15,000 to 30,000 $150.00; for each place of business in each county with a population of from 5,000 to 15,000, $50.00; for each place of business in each county with a population of less than 5,000, $25.00.
Mr. Davis of Mitchell moves to amend Section 7 of the Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 by striking the word "ten" in the ninth line thereof and substituting the word "three."
Mr. Walker of Ben Hill and Mr. Brown of Fulton move to amend Section 13 of the Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 by striking the following words in line five "or (or toy pistols which shoot cartridges" and adding a new line to line 14 to read as follows: "All dealers in toy pistols of every kind doing business in this State shall pay a tax of five hundred dollars."
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee moves to amend Section 19 of the Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 as follows: By striking out the words "In excess of five" in line ten of Section 19. Moves further to strike out the
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words "above the number of five" occuring at the beginning of and in line 17 of Section 19, and substituting therefor at the beginning of line 17 the words "as herein defined." And by striking therefrom the words "above the number of five" occurring at the end of line 17 and at the beginning of line 18 of said Paragraph.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette, Mr. Peterson of Montgomery and Mr. Tucker of Berrien move to amend the Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 25, as follows:
Section 25. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927 be amended by adding thereto a new paragraph to be known as Paragraph 111, as follows:
Paragraph 111. Malt Extract and Jl1alt Products. Upon each and every person, firm or corporation, engaged in the sale of malt syrups, malt extracts or any malt preparation, the sum of ten cents per pound for every pound sold or distributed. Each can, box or container in which any of said preparations are offered for sale shall be clearly marked with the weight of said can, box or container, and shall be stamped with a stamp, the form and character whereof shall be prescribed by the Comptroller-General, which stamp shall be applied and cancelled by the person, firm or corporation offering such preparation for sale within 24 hours after said preparation is received by such dealer. Any person, firm or corporation selling or offering any such preparation for sale without first paying all taxes required by this Act, or who shall not stamp said can, box or container of such preparation within 24 hours after receiving the same, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished as prescribed in Section 1065 of the Penal Code of 1910. The Department of Revenue is especially charged with the enforcement of this Act.
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Messrs. Stone of Union, James of Jones, Burgin of Marion, Boykin of Lincoln, Bland of Stewart, Lewis of Hancock move to amend Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 by adding a new section to be known as Section 26, as follows:
Section 26. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927 be amended by adding thereto a new paragraph to be known as Paragraph 112, as follows:
Paragraph 112. Motor-Trucks and Trailers. Upon every person, firm, or corporation engaged in the operation of motor-trucks or trailers for the transportation of freight for hire, $25.00 for each truck or trailer. Provided, this section shall not apply to persons, firms or corporations hauling farm produce, livestock and fertilizer exclusively. Provided, that the width of load of trucks and trailers shall not be more than eight feet. Provided further that said Act ~hall not apply to motor-trucks and trailers used exclusively i~ hauling of lumber not in competition with common earners.
Mr. Stewart of Atkinson moves to amend Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 by adding a new section thereto to be numbered Section 27 to read as follows:
Section 27. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927 be amended by adding thereto a new paragraph to be numbered Paragraph 113.
Paragraph 113. Chain Filling Stations. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that under the police powers of this State the business of conducting chain filling stations, or a chain of filling stations, hereby is classified as a business tending to foster monopoly, and there is hereby levied upon each and every such person, firm, association of persons, or corporation, owning, operating, maintaining or controlling a chain of filling stations consisting of more than five filling stations, the sum of
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Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each filling station in excess of five. "Chain of filling stations" as used herein shall mean and include five or more filling stations, owned, operated, maintained, or controlled by the same firm, person, association of persons, or corporations in which gasoline, kerosene or other fuel oils, or lubricating oils of any kind are sold at retail in the State of Georgia; provided, that this Tax shall apply to each and every chain of filling stations above the number of five, in any given chain, whether the same be owned, operated and controlled by any person, firm or corporation, or any holding company or trustee who holds the title and for beneficial interest in the same, or in any units of any chain of filling station to and for the use and benefit of the owners of the entire chain of filling stations, or of any unit or units of the same.
Mr. Byars of Spalding moves to amend Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 129 by adding a new section to be known as Section 28, as follows:
Section 28. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that Section 2 of the General Tax Act of 1927, approved August 25, 1927 by adding a new paragraph thereto to be numbered paragraph 114, as follows:
Paragraph 114. Filling Stations. That each and e.--ery person, firm, association or corporation within this State retailing or wholesaling gasoline must pay a tax of $5.00 on each and every pump or filler used in or in connection with the sale of gasoline. Each and every person, firm, association or corporation liable for the tax herein imposed shall pay the same to the Comptroller-General of this State at the beginning of each fiscal year and upon said payment so made the Comptroller-General of this State shall issue or. cause to be issued to the said person, firm, association or corporation paying said tax a receipt for each pump or filler so taxed which said receipt shall be at all time displayed in the filling station or place of business of the person or corporation paying said tax showing
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the exact numbers of pumps or fillers the said person, firm, association or corporation is entitled to operate. Provided, that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as an additional tax on chain filling stations as described in Paragraph 113 of this Act.
The report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 145, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent 300 copies of the substitute to House Bill No. 331 were ordered to be printed.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions.
6. Passage of contested local House and Senate bills and resolutions provided that only seven minutes shall be given to each side in which to debate each bill or resolution.
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By unanimous consent House Resolution No. 41-358c was withdrawn from further consideration of the House.
The following message wa~ received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 240. A bill to authorize the State Highway Department to incorporate a certain portion of roads in Chatham County into the State-Aid System, and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 158. A bill to amend Act fixing salary of Director of Bureau of Markets.
By Messrs. King of the 11th and Rawls of the 8th and others-
Senate Bill No. 105. A bill to amend an amended Act amending Section 1188, Volume 2 of Code of 1910.
By Messrs. Williams of the 27th, Myrick of the 1st and Dame of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 241. A bill to give the State of Georgia authority to permit the United States to acquire lands in the Okefenokee Swamp.
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By Messrs. Williams of the 16th, Bird of the 49th and Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 9. A bill reorganizing the Military Forces of this State.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 202. A bill providing the method for selecting the official organ for publication of sheriff's sales.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 76. A bill providing for nominations by political parties in this State for candidates for national parties.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Gullatt of Campbell and Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 605. A bill to merge Campbell County with Fulton County.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 623. A bill authorizing certain counties to use voting machines.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 619. A bill establishing City Court of City of Lexington.
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By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 615. A bill creating Board of Commissioners for Lowndes County.
By Mr. Mallard of Charlton-
House Bill No. 561. A bill creating Board of Commissioners of Charlton County.
By Mr. Chalker of Pulaski-
House Bill No. 210. A bill amending the Act recalling the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pulaski County.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 230. A bill to amend Act fixing the salary of the Treasurer of Early County.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 350. A bill to amend Act creating Tax Commissioner for Early County.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 551. A bill to authorize Board of Commissioners of Fulton County to establish a system of waterworks.
By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 653. A bill to amend Act creating office of Tax Commissioner of Troup County.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 668. A bill to amend Act creating City Court of Buford.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 231. A bill to amend charter of the City of Manchester.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Redwine of the 26thSenate Resolution No. 59. A resolution, most respect-
fully requesting the House of Representatives to furnish the Senate with information as to the present status of the General Appropriations Bill.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Bell of Burke-
House Bill No. 132. A bill to enlarge the powers and duties of Public Service Commission so as to provide for Supervision of Motor Vehicles as Common Carriers, and for other purposes.
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By Messrs. Cooper of Bibb, Boykin of Lincoln, Key of Jasper and Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 558. A bill to amend Act to fix salaries of the Superintendent, Warden and Physician and Bookkeepers at State Farm and for other purposes.
By Messrs. Mills, Graywn and Alexander-
House Bill No. 650. A bill to amend Act to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Georgia to the Georgia Public Service Commission.
By Messrs. McClain of Pickens and Rosser of \Valker-
House Bill No. 659. A bill to prohibit the shooting, hunting or killing of deer for a period of five years in certain counties.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 662. A bill to amend official code regulating compensation to members of Board of Education in each county.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 735. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Lovejoy in County of Clayton.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 736. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Forest Park in the County of Clayton.
By Messrs. Mills, Alexander and Grayson of Chatham-
House Bill No. 738. A bill to alter, revise and amend the several Acts relating to and incorporating the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah.
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By Mr. Edwards of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 739. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of birds, fish, game and fur-bearing animals.
By Messrs. Hancock and Lord of Jackson-
House Bill No. 759. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Jefferson in Jackson County.
By Messrs. Edwards of Lowndes and Rabun of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 782. A bill to amend Act providing that no officers or agents of a corporation shall testify to transactions had with insane or decea!'ed persons.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 8. A bill to provide for appointment of special officers and policemen at request of company or corporation~ operating railways, steamship lines and express compames.
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th-
Senate Bill No. 112. A bill to regulate manner in which motor vehicles transporting passengers or freight over public highways.
By Messrs. Neill of the 24th, Fletcher of the 22nd and Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 171. A bill to amend Act regulating and licensing real estate brokers and salesmen in counties having population of 44,195 or more.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 180. A bill to amend Act relating to validation of bonds issued by counties, municipalities and divisions.
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By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Resolution No. 40. A resolution that Department of Archives and History be moved from State Capitol to the "Rhodes Home."
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 45. A resolution providing for the Oglethorpe Monument Commission of Savannah.
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 662. An Act to regulate the compensation to members of the Board of Education in certain counties do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAviS of Floyd,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed and ready for delivery to the Governor, the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 210. An Act to repeal Section 1 of an Act approved August 15th, 1922, to be found in Georgia Laws of 1922 beginning on page 413.
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House Bill No. 230. An Act to amend an Act approved August 11th, 1925, entitled an Act fixing the salary of the Treasurer of Early County.
House Bill No. 350. An Act to amend an Act approved July 30th, 1927, entitled an Act .to create the office of Tax Commissioner of Early County.
House Bill No. 551. An Act to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County, to establish, conduct, maintain, control and discontinue outside incorporated municipalities.
House Bill No. 561. An Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of the County of Charlton.
House Bill No. 605. An Act to merge Campbell County with Fulton County.
House Bill No. 615. An Act amending an Act approved August 20, 1872, to fix the time of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County.
House Bill No. 623. An Act to authorize the County Commissioners of any county, having a population of not less than 63,690 or more than 63,692 to adopt for use or use experimentally a voting machine.
House Bill No. 653. An Act to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Troup County.
House Bill No. 619. An Act to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Lexington, approved December 13, 1899.
House Bill No. 668. An Act to amend an Act to create the City Court of Buford.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
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Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 739 do pass.
House Bill No. 659 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
J. T. CoLSON of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 757 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
HowARD of Chattahoochee,
Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had
under consideration the following House bills and bills of the .Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 782 do pass. House Bill No. 766 do not pass. Senate Bill No. 171 do pass. Senate Bill No. 172 do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 180 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 93 do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 115 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, NEW of Laurens, Chairman.
Mr. Kennedy of Lamar County, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Military Affairs has had under consideration the following House bill and Senate resolution and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 746 do not pass.
Senate Resolution No. 45 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
KENNEDY of Lamar,
Chairman.
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Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Municipal Government has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 738 do pass.
House Bill No. 759 do pass.
House Bill No. 735 do pass.
House Bill No. 736 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall,
Chairman.
Mr. Rivers of Wheeler County, Chairman of the Committee on Penitentiary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Penitentiary has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 558 by Mr. Cooper of Bibb and others do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
RIVERS of Wheeler,
Chairman.
Mr. Wilson of Wilcox County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Property has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Resolution No. 40 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
WILSON of Wilcox,
Chairman.
Mr. Logan of Banks County, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Railroads have had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and have instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 650 do pass. House Bill No. 132 do pass by substitute. Senate Bill No. 8 do pass. Senate Bill No. 112 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, LoGAN of Banks, Chairman.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Meams has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 492 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
CuLPEPPER of Fayette,
Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 787. A bill to abolish the County Court of Bacon County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 788. A bill excluding all territory embraced within corporate limits of City of Alma from what is known as Alma High School District and to amend the charter of the City of Alma.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 789. :\. bill to establish a County Criminal Court in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 6,458 and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 790. A bill to permit fishing with hook and line in all streams, lakes and ponds in Bacon County and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 791. A bill to vest in Tax Collectors of
such Counties of State as have a population of not less than
6,458 and for other purposes.
.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 792. A bill to provide for procedure in all contests in all cases when any person is nominated in any Primary Election for election to any County office as have a population of not less than 6,458 and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 793 A bill to amend an Act creatmg City Court of LaGrange.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 794. A bill to regulate the practice m City Court of LaGrange.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Mooty and Martin of Troup and Barker of Heard-
House Bill No. 795. A bill to authorize Troup and Heard Counties to exempt certain property from taxation.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
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By Mr. Goolsby of Monroe-
House Bill No. 796. A bill to create the County of Monroe as an independent school or tax district.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 797. A bill to extend the term of office of the Solicitor of the County Court of Baldwin.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 798. A bill to amend the Act creatmg the City Court of Morgan.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Osborne of OconeeHouse Bill No. 799. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Watkinsville. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. vValker of Pierce-
House Bill No. 800. A bill to amend the Act establishing City Court of Blackshear.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 801. A bill to authorize the State Highway Board to _pave the road known as State Sanitarium Avenue in the County of Baldwin.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
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By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 802. A bill to repeal the Act abolishing the office of County Treasurer of Fayette County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Osborne of Oconee-
House Bill No. 803. A bill to amend the alternative road law.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By M_,. r. Co1lier of Madison-
House Resolution No. 122-803a. A resolution for the relief of M. J. Davis, Surety on Bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson et atHouse Resolution No. 123. A resolution requesting
the Rules Committee to place certain bills on House Calendar as special and continuing orders.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Messrs. Scruggs and Taylor of Washington-
House Bill No. 657. A bill to create a Recorder's Court for the City of Tennille.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Osborne of Oconee-
House Bill No. 676. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for the County of Oconee.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Russell of Barrow-
House Bill No. 686. A bill to amend an Act providing for holding four terms a year of Superior Court of Barrow County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On tile passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 687. A bill to increase the salary of the Judge of the City Court of Valdosta.
The amendment offered by Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 130, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
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By Miss Kempton, and Messrs. Still and Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 762. A bill to provide the duties and powers of county school boards of education of certain counties.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Courson of TreutlenHouse Bill No. 699. A bill to amend an Act creating
City Court of Soperton.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 131, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 713. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Macon.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 132, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Phillips of Telfair-
Hause Bill No. 720. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Telfair County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 133, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Atwood of Mcintosh-
House Bill No. 737. A bill to regulate live stock dealers in Mcintosh County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 134, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 740. A bill to amend an Act abolishing JusticeCourts in Muscogee County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 135, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
House Bill No. 743. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Dooly County.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 136, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Resolution No. 104. A resolution to require State Librarian to furnish certain books to ordinary of Troup County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 138, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees~
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 1. A bill to amend the Constitution to authorize a tax on incomes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 76. A bill to provide for nominations by parties of candidates of national parties.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th and others-
Senate Bill No. 9. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the Military Forces of this State.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
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By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 158. A bill to amend an Act fixing the salary of Director of Bureau of Markets.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Messrs. King of the 11th and Rawls of the 8th~ Senate Bill No. 105. A bill to amend Sec. 1188 of Penal Code relative to traveling expenses of commissioners.
Referred to Committee on State of Republic.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 202. A bill to provide the method for selecting official organ of certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 231. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Manchester.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 240. A bill to authorize State Highway Department to incorporate 18 miles of Federal Route No. 80.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Williams of the 27th and others-
Senate Bill No. 241. A bill to amend an Act permitting United States to acquire lands in Okefenokee Swamp.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.
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881
By unanimous consent the following contested local bill of the House was read the third time and placed on its passage:
By Messrs. Nottingham, Gillen and Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill No. 485. A bill to be entitled an Act to consolidate and combine the governmental functions and powers now vested in and exercised by the City of Macon, with ' the governmental functions and powers now vested in and exercised by the County of Bibb, and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 72, nays 81.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. McGehee of Talbot arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Mr. Edwards of Lowndes arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Th e following resolution of the House was read:
By Messrs. Byars of Spalding, Tucker of Berrien, Edwards of Lowndes, Hutcheson of Walker, Martin of Troup, Johnson of Seminole, Crowe of Worth, Griffin of Decatur, and others-
House Resolution No. 124. A resolution denying privileges of the floor to Hon. Kyle T. Alfriend, on account of lobbying, and for other purposes.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved to table the resolution.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question.
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Mr. Stewart of Atkinson arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Mr. Slater of Bryan moved that the resolution be committed to the Committee on Rules.
The motion to table was lost.
The motion for the previous question prevailed.
On the adoption of the resolution, Mr. Lewis of Hancock called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 119, nays 35.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. Edwards of Lowndes moved that House Resolution No. 116 be taken from the table.
Mr. Gillen of Bibb gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 485.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in adopting House Resolution No. 124.
The following resolution of the House was read:
By Mr. Maynard of Sumter-
House Resolution No. 125. A resolution that Hon. Kyle T. Alfriend be given fifteen minutes to be heard in reference to House Resolution No. 124, and for other purposes.
Mr. Edwards of Lowndes moved to table the resolution, and the motion prevailed.
The motion to take House Resolution No. 116 from the table was lost.
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The following resolution of the House was read and ordered to lie on the table one day:
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 126. A resolution requesting information from the State Banking Department relative to liquidating the Bank of Donaldsonville, and for other purposes.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette asked unanimous consent that further consideration of House Bill No. 329 be postponed until next Tuesday immediately after the period of Unanimous Consents, and the request was granted.
The following resolution of the Hou-se was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Resolution No. 127. A resolution that House Bill No. 68 be placed on the calendar of the House as a special and continuing order of business on Monday, August 12, 1929.
Under the regular order of business the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Wind of Grady, Sloan of Hall and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 31. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Game and Fish laws of the State of Georgia, to increase the salary of the Commissioner of Game and Fish, to create two additional officers who shall be members of the State Board of Game and Fish, to grant additional power to the Commissioner of Game and Fish, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Stokes of Twiggs moved that further consideration of House Bill No. 31 be postponed and the motion was lost.
Mr. Peterson of Montgomery moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following Substitute offered by the Committee was read and adopted, as amended:
By the Committee:
A BILL.
To be Entitled
An Act to amend the Act approved August 8, 1924, entitled:
"An Act to revise and amend the Game and Fish laws of the State of Georgia; to create a State Board of Game and Fish; to prescribe their duties, and provide for their compensation; to provide for a State Commissioner of Game and Fish, and a Tidewater Commissioner, who shall be ex-officio Assistant Commissioner of Game and Fish, to prescribe their powers and duties, and to provide for their compensation; to provide for county game and fish wardens and tidewater patrolmen and inspectors, and to prescribe their powers and duties, and to provide for their compensation; to provide that all powers or authority now vested in the State Department of Game and Fish shall be vested in the State Board of Game and Fish hereby created; to provide for the leasing of State-owned oyster lands; to provide for State supervision, protection and development of the fish and oyster industry and game of the State; to provide revenue therefor; to provide penalties for violating this Act; and for other purposes;" to abolish the present office of Tidewater Commissioner, and to provide for the re-
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establishment of such office, and for the appointment of such Commissioner by the State Commissioner of Game and Fish, and to define the powers and duties and to fix the salary of such Tidewater Commissioner and State Game and Fish Commissioner; to provide for and limit the clerical expense of the State Department of Game and Fish; to increase the number of the State Board of Game and Fish, and provide for the appointment of their successors; to fix their powers and duties, terms of office and compensation; to provide for the identification of all commercial fishing craft by color and number; to provide for the expiration of salt water fishing licenses; to promote the cui tivation of oysters in Georgia; to authorize the tidewater counties of the State to provide police protection to the cui tivated oyster lands within their respective bounds; to authorize the county authorities of such counties to engage in the commercial cultivation and production of oy~ters in said counties respectively on any unoccupied public oyster lands, including natural beds, paying the cost thereof out of any funds available not otherw i~e appropriated; to provide that in such event the State leasing authority shall lease the same to them without payment of a fee or rental; to authorize such county authorities to make to the State leasing authority binding recommendations for the letting to others free of charge for limited periods; to provide for the expiration and cancellation of unutilized oyster leases; to provide penaltie~ for the violation of this Act, and rules promulgated thereunder; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted bv the General :-\ssemblv of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Act approved August 8, 1924, entitled: "An Act to revise and amend the game and fish laws of the State of Georgia to create a State Board of Game and Fish, to prescribe their duties and to provide for their compensation; to provide for a
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State Commissioner of Game and Fish, and a Tidewater Commissioner, who shall be ex-officio Assistant Commissioner of Game and Fish, to prescribe their powers and duties and to provide for their compensation; to provide for county game and fish wardens and tidewater patrolmen and inspectors, and to pre8cribe their powers and duties and to provide for their compensation; to provide that all the powers and authority now vested in the State Department of Game and Fish shall be vested in the State Board of Game and Fish hereby created; to provide for the leasing of State-owned oyster lands; to provide for State supervisions and protection and development of the fish and oyster industry and game of the State; to provide revenue therefor; to provide penalties for violating this Act; and for other purposes; be and the same are hereby amended in the following particulars, to-wit: so that State Board of Game and Fish shall consist of five (5) members; that the two (2) additional members of said Board shall each be a resident and citizen of the six (6) Tidewater counties of said State, one of whom shall be a resident and citizen of either Chatham, Bryan or Liberty Counties, and one of whom shall be a resident and citizen of either Mcintosh, Glynn or Camden Counties; that the Board member from Chatham, Bryan or Liberty Counties shall be David S. Atkinson, who shall serve for a term of four years; that the Board member from Mcintosh, Glynn or Camden Counties shall be L. Ludwig, who shall serve for a term of six years; that the successor of the two named members of the Board shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for a period of six (6) years; that upon the expiration of the term of Charles S. Arnow, now a member of said Board, whose term of office expires by operation of law on the last day of December, 1930, ris successor shall reside in the middle portion of said State. It being the purpose of this Act to create a Board, on of whom shall reside in the northern portion, one in the middle portion and one in the southern portion of the State, and two who shall reside and be citizens of the respective six Tidewater counties of said State.
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Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the commi.;sion or tenure of any person holding the office of Tidewater Commissioner by election by the State Board of Game and Fish, shall expire at midnight on December 31, 1929; but there is hereby re-created, effective January 1, 1930, ti1e office of Tidewater Commissioner, who shall be a person experienced in the culture and propagation of oysters and other shell fish, and who shall be exofficio Assistant State Commissioner of Game and Fish, and shall act in the place and stead of such Commissioner in case of his absence from the State or in case of his disability or disqualification, and not otherwise. The Tidewater Commissioner shall be appointed by the State Commissioner of Game and Fish, and shall hold office only at the will of such Commissioner of Game and Fish, not beyond the tenure of office of the latter officer, and shall be subject to him. The State Commissioner of Game and Fish and the Tidewater Commissioner shall each keep a public record, correctly disclosing all money received and expended by them, and all such information as may be necessary or proper in the conduct of the affairs and business of their offices. The books and accounts of said Commissioner shall be audited in the same way as the books and accounts of the other departments of the State are audited. The Tidewater Commissioner shall make monthly statements and reports to the State Commissioner of Game and Fish, accounting monthly for all receipt and disbursements, and remitting all balances in hand, unless the State Commissioner of Game and Fish shall see fit to permit the Tidewater Commissioner to retain a balance from each report for current operating expenses.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That Section 6 of said Act approved August 8, 1924, be and the same is hereby repealed, and in lieu thereof the following section is enacted. "Section 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that the State Commissioner of Game and Fish shall receive a salary of forty-eight
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hundred ($4,800.00) dollars per annum, payable out of the Game Protection Fund; and the State Tidewater Commissioner shall receive a salary of three thousand ($3,000.00) dollars per annum, payable out of the Coastal Fisheries Fund. The Commission of any person now holding the office of Commissioner of Game and Fish under election by the heretofore existing State Board of Game and Fish composed of three members, shall continue in office for the term of such election, to-wit: until December 31, 1933, and until his successor is elected and duly qualified.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Tidewater Commissioner to be appointed under this Act shall have all the power and authority and all the duties and responsibilities as conferred in said Act of August 8, 1924, except as provided in this Act, and except especially that all acts and things done or to be done by him, whether under this Act or under the Act of August 8, 1924, shall be subject to the approval of the State Commissioner of Game and Fish; and no con tract, lease, grant, permit or conveyance made by him shall be valid unless authorized or ratified by the State Commissioner; provided, however, that the State Commissioner may in addition, by proper power of attorney, duly executed by him, but revocable at any time, confer upon the Tidewater Commissioner such authority that he may deem proper; that the State Commissioner of Game and Fish shall require and see to the faithful performance of all the duties of the Tidewater Commissioner, the State Commissioner being responsible to the State for any neglect of duty by such Tidewater Commissioner. That the said Tidewater Commissioner, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, shall give a bond in the sum of ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars, payable to the Governor and his successors in office, with some good and solvent surety or fidelity company as surety, such bond to be approved by the Secretary of State, and conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of the office, and a true accounting,
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according to law, of all monies coming into the hands of such Commissioner; the premium on said bond to be paid as other expenses of the State Department of Game and Fish are paid.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That the said Board shall have power and authority to designate by color and number all commercial fishing boats in Tidewater Georgia, and to pass appropriate rules and regulations in the exercise of such power; that each person owning or operating crafts engaged in commercial fishing, as hereinbefore described, shall, before any such craft shall be licensed, be alloted under the aforesaid regulatory powers of said Board an individual number and color, and it shall be unlawful for any craft to be so operated without being painted the color and bearing conspicuously the number so alloted to its owner or operator, and any person responsible for the operating of such craft not so colored and numbered shall forfeit his license to fish, in addition to being subjected to the penalty hereinafter prescribed.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all commercial salt water fishing licenses and all boat licenses provided for and required by law shall expire on October 1st, following date of issue; provided, however, that the cost of all boat licenses issued on or after April 1st shall be fifty (50%) per cent. of the schedule price of boat licenses now provided for and set forth in Section 3 of House Bill No. 267, approved August 19, 1919.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That county authorities in any tidewater county of this State shall be authorized to afford protection to parties undertaking to cultivate oysters within their respective limits by policing such oyster lands undertaken to be cultivated.
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the county authorities of such counties shall be and are, in behalf of such counties and within the limits of their
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counties respectively authorized to engage commercially in the cultivation and production of oysters, and pay the cost of the same out of any funds available not otherwise appropriated. They shall be entitled, for this purpose, to have assigned to them free of cost by the Commissioner of Game and Fish, and the same shall be so assigned by said Commissioner, any natural oyster beds within the county not otherwise leased, including what are or may have been natural oyster beds; said assignment to said county shall be limited in area to such acreage as said county authorities shall represent to said Commissioner of Game and Fish that the same is to be actually and bona fide used by said county for said cultivation and production of oysters; and said assignment shall automatically terminate after one year's failure or neglect to so cultivate and produce oysters.
Sec. 9. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That for the development of the oyster industry of said State, that any lease of oyster lands, under the provisions of law, that the Commissioner of Game and Fish shall have the right and power to exempt said lessee from the payment of any lease money for a period of three (3) years, said exemption to cover such acreage and to commence with the actual cultivation of oysters.
Sec. 10. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That whenever a lease of public oyster lands to any person shall have been in effect for as much as two years without the planting and cultivation of oysters thereon to the extent of twenty-five (25%) per cent. of said leased acreage, such lease shall expire and become void, and an effective lease of the same to other persons may be made by the leasing authority.
Sec. 11. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all persons violating any of the provisions of this Act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished accordingly as provided by law, and that
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all persons violating any rule or regulation promulgated by the State Commissioner of Game and Fish or the State Board of Game and Fish shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished accordingly as provided by law.
Sec. 12. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The following amendments to the Committee Substitute were read and adopted:
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
Amend the substitute for House Bill No. 31 by striking the following words "The commission of any person now holding the office of Commissioner of Game and Fish under election by the heretofore existing State Board of Game and Fish composed of three members, shall continue in office for the term of each election, to-wit: until December 31, 1933, and until his successor is elected and duly qualified," and substituting therefor the following:
"The Commissioner of Game and Fish shall be elected by the Board of Game and Fish at its annual meeting, and his term of office shall be for a term of four years, beginning on January 1st thereafter, provided, however, that the legal status of any person now holding the office of Commissioner of Game and Fish shall not be in any wise prejudiced by the provisions of this Act."
By Mr. Maynard of Sumter-
Amend Substitute House Bill No. 31, as follows: by striking the words "forty-eight hundred" in Section 3, of said bill, fixing the salary of the Commissioner and substituting in lieu thereof the words "thirty-six hundred," so that the salary of State Commissioner of Game and
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Fish and the salary of Tidewater Commissioner shall remain as is provided by Section 6 of the Acts of 1924, page 104.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
Amend the Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 31, by striking the last sentence of Section 11 thereof; relative to violating the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Game and Fish and for the State Board of Game and Fish.
Adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by Substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 7.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by Substitute, as amended.
Under the regular order of business the following resolution of the House was taken up for comideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Cone of Bulloch-
Hause Resolution ~o. 74-610a. A resolution to define the legal status of the unpaid appropriations of 1928 and 1929, and for other purposes.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved that the House instruct the Committee of the Whole House to dispense with the reading of the resolution in its entirety in the Committee of the Whole House and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved that the House instruct the Committee of the v\'hole House to limit individual speeches to five minutes and the motion prevailed.
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The House was now resolved into a Committee of the Whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Rosser of vYalker as the chairman thereof.
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its chairman reported back to the House that the-five minutes limitation on individual speeches in the Committee of d:e \\'hole Hou::e was too severe.
Mr. Alexander of DeKalb moved that when the House was recolved in to a Committee of the \\'hole House that the House instruct the Committee of the \Vhole House to limit in~lividual speeches on House Resolution No. 74 to 30 mmutes.
Mr. Mc\Vhorter of Oglethorpe moved that when the House was reo:-olved into a Committee of the Whole House that the House instruct the Committee of the Whole House to limit individual speeches on House Resolution ::'\o. 74 to 15 minutes.
Mr. Bovkin of Lincoln moved that when the House was resolv.ed into a Committee of the \Vhole House that the House instruct the Committee of the Whole House to limit debate on each side to 30 minutes and individual speeches to 15 minutes.
Mr. Stewart of Atkinson moved that when the House was resolved into a Committee of the \\'hole House that the House instruct the Committee of the Whole House to limit individual speeches on House Resolution No. 74 to fifteen minutes; provided that the time of any member speaking may be extended by motion carried by a majority vote of the Committee of the Whole House.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. L. R. Robin-
son and Hon. J. L. Drake of Seminole.
Mr. Tippins of Evans moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
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AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 o'clock P.M.
The H<;Juse met again at this hour and wa~ called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under call of the Speaker the following bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Hyman of the 20th-
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution of Georgia, so as to authorize Washington County, to make temporary loans; to limit the aggregate amount of said loans outstanding at any one time; to provide that said loans must be paid off out of the taxes received by the county in the year in which said loans are made; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same that Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution of Georgia, which hash eretofore been amended, shall be further amended by adding at the end thereof a new subparagraph in the following words, to-wit: "And except that Washington County, may, in addition to the debts hereinbefore allowed, make temporary loans between March 1st and December 1st in each year, to be paid out of taxes received by the county in that year; said loans to be evidenced by promissory notes signed by the chairman and clerk of the board having charge of the levying of taxes in said county and previously authorized by resolution by a
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majority vote at a regular monthly meeting of such board entered on the minutes. The aggregate amount of said loans outstanding at any one time not exceed thirty per cent. of the total gross income of the county from taxe~ and other sources in the preceding year, and no new loans shall be made in one year until all loans made in the previous year have been paid in full.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that when said amendment shall be agreed to by two-thirds vote of the members elected to each House, it shall be entered upon the journal of each House, with the "ayes" and "nays" thereon, and published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district in this State for two months previous to the time for holding the next general election, and shall, at ti-le next general election, be submitted to the people for ratification. All persons voting at said election in favor of adopting the said proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ba.lots the words, "For ratification of amendment to Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution, authorizing Washington County to make temporary loans," and all persons opposed to the adoption of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words, "Against ratification of amendment of Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution, authorizing vVashington County to make temporary loam," and if a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, voting thereon, shall vote for ratification thereof, when the results shall be consolidated as now required by law in election for members of the General Assembly, the said amendment shall become a part of Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1 of the Com:itution of this State, and the Governor shall make a proclamation therefor as provided bylaw.
Sec. 3. All laws and :u.rts of laws m conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill involving a constitutional amendment, the roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adkins Alexander of Chatam Alford Andrews Ashley Atwood Awtrey Bandy Barker Battle of Shelley Bearden Beasley Beaton Bedingfield Bell Bennett Blalock Bland Bostwick Boykin of Carroll Brannen Burch Burgin Byars Cail Cannon Chalker Chick Cochran Coleman Collier Colson Cone Courson Cozart Crawford Crowe
Culpepper of Echols King
Davis of Mitchell
Kirby
Dickey
Lance
Dominick
Lee
Dubose
Lewis
Duncan
Lochliear
Edmondson
Logan
Ellard
Lord
Ellis
McElreath
Fagan
McGehee
Felker
McKelvey
Franklin
McKoy
Freeman
McWhorter
Goolsby
Mallard
Grayson
Mardre
Griffin
Martin of Liberty
Gullatt
Martin of Troup
Hallie
Maynard
Hardin
Meredith
Harris of Terrell
Mills
Hatcher
Mullins
Henderson
Mundy
Hewell
Neisler
Hightower
Nelson of Cock
Hodges
Nelson of Macon
Holt
New
Howard of Chatt'h'cheeNottingham
Howard of Long
Osborn
Howell
Owen
Hubbard
Parker of Colquitt
Huddleston
Parker of Richmond
Hutcheson
Perkins
Jackson
Peterson
Johnson of Franklin Phillips of Telfair
Jones of Lumpkin Pilcher
Jones of McDuffie Pope
Kennedy
Powell of Emanuel
Kimbrough
Powell of Screven
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Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Shaw
Slater Stanton Stewart Strickland Tayler Thrash Thomason Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker
Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting m the negative were :Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Allen Arnold Barrett Battle of Muscogee Bentley Boykin of Lincoln Brock Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Brown of Gteene Cooper Cromartie Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Floyd Dykes Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Fowlar
Geer Gillen Hancock Harris of Crisp Harrison James Johnson of SeminJle Johnston Jones of Burke Kempton Key Kiker Kinnard Lanham McClain Mansell Montgomery Moore
Mooty Oliver Pace Parr Patten Peebles Phillips of Tift Simmons Sloan Still Stokes Stone Swain Swint Turner Wall Wilkes Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 151, the nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional maiority, was therefore passed.
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Under the order of unfinished business the following resolution of the House was again taken up for consideration.
By Mr. Cone of Bulloch-
House Resolution No. 74-610a. A resolution to define the legal status of the unpaid appropriations of 1928 and 1929, and for other purposes.
The motion by Mr. Alexander of DeKalb was lost.
The first division of the motion by Mr. Stewart of Atkinson prevailed.
The motion by Mr. Boykin of Lincoln was lost.
The second division of the motion by Mr. Stewart of Atkinson was lost.
The House was now resolved into a Committee of the Whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Rosser of Walker as the Chairman thereof.
The Committee of the vVhole House arose and through its Chairman reported House Resolution No. 74-610a back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended.
Mr. Peterson of Montgomery moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
By the Committee-
Amend by adding another paragraph at the end of House Resolution No. 74-610a, to read as follows: "That appropriations made in 1927, for the years 1928 and 1929 to the Confederate Veterans and their widows, and to the Georgia State Sanitarium shall have priority, and shall be
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the first appropriations paid out of any present or future funds of the treasury and that appropriations for the common schools shall be the second paid, after which all others shall be equally and ratably paid."
By the Committee:
Amend by striking from the last paragraph of House Resolution No. 74-610a the following words: "out of any funds available in the treasury from revenue now or hereafter provided by law."
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to, as amended.
The rewlution involving an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Brannen
Adkins
Brown of Emanuel
Alexander of Chatham Burch
Alexander of DeKalb Burgin
Alford
Byars
Allen
Cannon
Andrews
Chalker
Arnold
Chick
Ashley
Cochran
Atwood
Coleman
Awtrey
Collier
Bandy
Colson
Barker
Cone
Barrett
Courson
Battle of Schley
Cozart
Bearden
Crawford
Beasley
Crowe
Beaton
Culpepper of Echols
Bell
Culpepper of Fayette
Bennett
Davis of Floyd
Blalock
Davis of Mitchell
Bland
Dickey
Bostwick
Dominick
Boykin of Carroll
Dubose
Edmondson Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hancock Hanie Harris of Terrell Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell
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Hubbard
Martin of LibertY
Huddleston
Maynard
Hutcheson
Meredith
Jackson
Mills
Johnson of Franklin Mullins
Johnson of Seminole Mundy
Johnston
Neisler
Jones of. Lumpkin Nelson of Cook
Jones of McDuffie Nelson of Macon
Kempton
New
Kennedy
Oliver
Key
Owen
Kiker
Pa.c
Kimbrough
Parker of Colquitt
King
Patten
Lance
Perkins
Lanham
Peterson
Lee
Phillips of Telfair
Lewis
Phillips of Tift
Lochliear
Pilchar
Logan
Powell of Emanuel
Lord
Purvis
McClain
Rabun
McGehee
Rams peck
McKelvey
Reid
McKoy
Richardson
McWhorter of Mallard Rivers
Mardre
Roberts
Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger
Shaw Slater Stanton Still Stone Stricklan Taylor Thrash Thomason Tippins Trapnell Tra~or Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Battle of Muscogee Bedingfield Bentley Boykin of Lincoln Brock Brown of Fultc;>JJ. Brown of Greene Cail Cooper Cromartie Duncan
Dykes Edwards of Gilmer Ellis Geer Gillen Hardin Harris of Crisp Harrison James Jones of Burke Kinnard
Kirby McElreath Mansell Martin of Troup Montgomery Moore Mooty Nottingham Osborn Parker of Richmond Parr
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901
Peebles Pope Powell of Screven Simmons Sloan Stewart
Stokes Swain Swint Trotter Wall
Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 157, nays 1.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
Under the regular order of business the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Freeman of Early, Lewis of Hancock, and others-
House Bill No. 199. A bill to be entitled an Act to further regulate the sale, inspection and distribution of commercial fertilizer and fertilizer materials, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent 300 copies of the Substitute to House Bill No. 199 were ordered to be printed.
Mr. Pilcher of Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Patten of Lanier.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette gave notice that on tomorrow he would call up for consideration by the House, House Bill No. 331.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
FRIDAY, AucusT 9, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary, read the second time and recommitted to the Committee on Municipal Government:
FRIDAY, AuGUST 9, 1929.
By Mr. Osborn of OconeeHouse Bill No. 799. A bill to be entitled an Act to a-
mend the charter of the Town of Watkinsville, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was read the second time and recommitted:
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of ChathamHouse Bill No. 786. A bill to be entitled an Act to
amend an Act to abolish Justice Courts in Chatham County, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent Senate Bill No. 158 was recommitted to the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 804. A bill to amend an Act fixing times
for holding political meetings and conventions. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections.
By Mr. Duncan of HoustonHouse Bill No. 805. A bill to amend the Code relative
to disposition of insane convicts. Referred to Committee on Penitentiary.
By Mr. Ellis of TownsHouse Bill No. 806. A bill to amend the Code exempt-
ing certain militia districts from having district line fences and gates across roads.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 807. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Mountain City.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. McWhorter of Oglethorpe and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 808. A bill to procure free textbooks for the schools in Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Messrs. Mardre of Thomas and McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 809. A bill to amend the Constitution to exempt paper plants from municipal taxation.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 810. A bill to permit banks in certain cities to establish branch banks in same city.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 767 do pass.
House Bill No. 755 do pass.
House Bill No. 768 do pass.
House Bill No. 784 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 236 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 202 do not pass.
House Bill No. 781 do pass.
House ~ill No. 802 do pass as amended.
House :$ill No. 721 do pass.
House ijill No. 704 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 162 do not pass, minority report filed.
\
House ,ill No. 722 do pass.
I
Respectfully submitted,
r
ANDREWS of Crawford,
I
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 632. An Act to amend an Act approved December 3, 1896, providing a new charter for the City of Monroe.
House Bill No. 638. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Columbus, so as to authorize said City to sell water to citizens of Muscogee County, who live without the corporate limits of said City.
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House Bill No. 645. An Act to amend the Act incorpOrating the City of Social Circle, Georgia.
House Bill No. 695. An Act to amend the several Acts incorporating the City of Lumpkin in Stewart County.
House Bill No. 655. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Columbus.
House Bill No. 708. An Act to amend an Act approved August 15, 1904, incorporating the City of Rockmart, Georgia.
House Bill No. 709. An Act to amend an Act approved December 13, 1898 incorporating the City of Cedartown.
House Bill No. 75. An Act to amend the Constitution, Articie 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1, so as to permit Stephens County to issue bonds.
House Bill No. 488. An Act amending the charter of the City of Macon, so as to provide for the support of the Macon Hospital.
House Bill No. 573. An Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Monticello.
House Bill ~o. 595. An Act to amend an Act to provide and establish a new charter for the City of vVaycross, in the County of vVare.
House Resolution Xo. 118. A resolution of respect for Comptroller-General William Ambrose Wright to be presented to him on the fiftieth anniversary of his service as Comptroller-General.
House Resolution ?\o. 119. A resolution of acceptance and gratitude to the Masons of the Grand Lodge of Georgia for their gift of the building for tubercular children at Alto.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
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907
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Com~ittee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the follow-
Ing report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 158 do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 203 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
BEASLEY of Tattnall,
Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following House and Senate bills and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 81 do pass. Senate Bill No. 216 do pass as amended. House Bill No. 248 do pass.
House Bill No. 733 do pass. Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Mitchell, Chairman.
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Mr. Still of Fulton County, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
House Bill No. 526 do not pass.
House Bill No. 600 do not pass.
House Bill No. 624 do not pass.
House Bill No. 635 do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 57 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
STILL of Fulton,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 685 do pass.
House Bill No. 772 do pass.
House Bill No. 773 do pass.
House Bill No. 771 do pass.
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909
House Bill No. 758 do pass. Respectfully submitted, SwAN of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Public Highways has had under
consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 669 do pass. House Bill No. 607 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 753 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, BuRCH of Dodge, Chairman.
Mr. King of Newton County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 734 do pass. House Bill No. 800 do pass.
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House Bill No. 779 do pass. House Bill No. 622 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 765 do not pass. House Resolution No. 122-803a do pass.
Respectfully submitted, KING of Newton, Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Thrash of Coffee County, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia and its Branches, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on University of Georgia and its Branches has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 627 do pass.
Senate Resolution No. 47 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
THRASH of Coffee,
Chairman.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate
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911
and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 384 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 543 do pass by substitute. Senate Bill No. 24 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, CuLPEPPER of Fayette, Chairman.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
majority as amended, the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of MuscogeeHouse Bill No. 654. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Columbus.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
rnaj ority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Bill No. 75. A bill entitled an Act amending
Constitution to permit Stephens County to issue bonds for hospital purposes.
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By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 655. A bill entitled an Act to amend the charter of Columbus.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 645. A bill entitled an Act to amend charter of Social Circle.
By Messrs. Meredith, Battle and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 638. A bill entitled an Act amending charter of Columbus.
By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware- House Bill No. 595. A bill entitled an Act amending ~charter of Waycross.
By Mr. Bland of Stewart-
House Bill No. 695. A bill entitled an Act amending several Acts incorporating the City of Lumpkin.
By Mr. Scarbrough of Polk-
House Bill No. 709. A bill entitled an Act amending Act incorporating City of Cedartown.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 573. A bill entitled an Act amending charter of Monticello.
By Mr. Scarbrough of Polk-
House Bill No. 708. A bill entitled an Act amending Act incorporating City of Rockmart.
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By Messrs. Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 488. A bill entitled an Act amending charter of Macon.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 632. A bill entitled an Act amending Act providing a new charter for the City of Monroe.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
House Resolution No. 119. A resolution that a formal acceptance be made of the gift of building at Alto.
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Resolution No. 118. A resolution of respect for Comptroller-General Wright to be presented to him on the Fiftieth Anniversary of his service.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requlSlte constitutional
majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Paulk of the 47thSenate Bill No. 232. A bill to amend Act establishing
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts.
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JOURNAL OF THE HousE,
By Messrs. Williams of the 27th, Atkinson of the 3rd and Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 246. A bill to create an Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico Canal Commission.
By Messrs. Bird of the 49th and \Villiams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 204. A bill establishing a Normal School at Statesboro.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 247. A bill exempting citizens in certain counties from road duty.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 248. A bill to amend Act for the protection of fish and game.
By Mr. Ford of the lOth-
Senate Bill No. 161. A bill amending the Cooperative Marketing Act of Georgia.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 240. A bill authorizing the State Highway Department to incorporate into the State-aid System certain land.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 67. A bill providing additional compensation for official stenographic reporters.
By Mr. Pitner of the 50th-
Senate Bill No. 69. A bill defining the power of county authorities to levy taxes.
FRIDAY, AuGUST 9, 1929.
915
By Mr. Atkinson of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 245. A bill amending Section 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution of this State.
By unanimous consent Senate Bill No. 105 was withdrawn from the Committee on State of the Republic and recommitted to the Committee on Penitentiary.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Cook of the 45th, Brewer of the 46th and Paulk of the 47th-
Senate Resolution No. 52. A resolution to relieve surety, Haile, Williams and Hansen.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2ndSenate Resolution No. 55. A resolution authorizing the
State Librarian to furnish books to Mcintosh County. Upon request of Mr. Griffin of Decatur, Senate Bill
No. 162 was placed on the Calendar for the purpose of disagreeing to the unfavorable report of the Committee.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 248. A bill to fix the salaries of the secretaries of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
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By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 384. A bill to empower towns to collect taxes from persons, firms and corporations.
By Mr. Edwards of Lowndes and others-
House Bill No. 543. A bill to impose a franchise tax on corporations.
By Messrs. Crawford and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 607. A bill to regulate licensing of motor vehicle operators.
By Mr. Pilcher of Richmond-
House Bill No. 622. A bill to amend the Code relative to injunction to restrain breach of contract for personal services.
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 627. A bill to establish a junior college at Eaton.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 685. A bill to amend the charter of the City of College Park.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 669. A bill to amend an Act creating the Coastal Highway District.
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill No. 704. A bill to provide for salary to coroners instead of fees in certain counties.
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917
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 721. A bill to permit certain counties to pass zoning laws.
By Messrs. Huddleston and Mullins of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 722. A bill to amend the Code relative to compensation of jury commissioners in certain counties.
By Messrs. Parker of Colquitt and Fagan of Peach-
House Bill No. 733. A bill to prevent any city from selling its power plant for longer than 20 years.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 734. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Jonesboro.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 753. A bill to permit Highway Board to pave 18 miles on Federal Route No. 80.
By Messrs. Weekes and Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 758. A bill to amend an Act creating charter for City of Atlanta.
By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 767. A bill to abolish Board of Commissioners of Lumpkin County.
By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 768. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Lumpkin County.
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By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 771. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hapeville.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 772. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 773. A bill to amend an Act creating police pensions in certain cities.
By Messrs. Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 779. A bill to amend an Act creating Municipal Court of City of Macon.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 781. A bill to create office of Tax-Commissioner for Forsyth County.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 784. A bill to amend Act creating Board of Commissioners of Bryan County.
By Mr. Walker of Pierce-
House Bill No. 800. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Blackshear.
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 802. A bill to amend an Act abolishing treasurer of Fayette County.
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By Mr. Collier of MadisonHouse Resolution No. 122-803a. A resolution for re-
lief of M. J. Davis, surety on a bond.
By Mr. Smith of the 25th and others-
Senate Bill No. 57. A bill to amend the Workmen's Compensation Act.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 81. A bill to amend the Code relative to terms of office of municipal officers.
By Mr. Nichols of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 203. A bill to encourage ratsmg of better cattle on open range counties.
By Mr. Lawson of the 14th-
Senate Bill No. 216. A bill to amend the Code to exempt from its operation tax executions.
By Mr. Cook of the 45th-
Senate Bill No. 236. A bill to amend an Act creattng Board of Commissioners for Telfair County.
By Mr. Goode of the 31st and others-
Senate Resolution No. 47. A resolution to make October 12 a legal holiday.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke--
House Bill No. 629. A bill to amend the Code relative to the eligibility of Councilmen of certain towns for election.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 735. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Lovejoy.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 736. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Forest Park.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 738. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Savannah.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Edwards of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 739. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of game and fish in certain counties.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Hanie of White-
House Bill No. 755. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for County of White.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Hancock and Lord of Jackson-
House Bill No. 759. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Jefferson.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
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By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 67. A bill to provide additional compensation for reporters of Superior Courts.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Pitner of the 50th-
Senate Bill No. 69. A bill to define power of county authorities to levy taxes.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
By Mr. Ford of the lOth-
Senate Bill No. 161. A bill to amend the Cooperative Marketing Act.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Messrs. Bird of the 49th and Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 204. A bill to amend an Act creating Georgia Normal School.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia and its Branches.
By Mr. Paulk of the 47th-
Senate Bill No. 232. A bill to amend an Act creating South Georgia A. & M. College.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia and its Branches.
By Mr. Atkinson of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 245. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit certain counties to establish districts for special sanitation, etc.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
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By Mr. Williams of the 27th and others-
Senate Bill No. 146. A bill to create an Atlantic Ocean to Gulf Canal Commission.
Referred to Committee on Conservation.
By Mr. Lankford of the 50th-
Senate Bill No. 247. A bill to exempt citizens in certain counties from road duty.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Lankford of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 248. A bill to amend the Game and Fish Law.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Cook of the 45th and others-
Senate Resolution No. 52. A resolution to relieve Haile, Williams and Hansen as sureties on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Resolution No. 55. A resolution to furnish certain books to Mcintosh County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting, on yesterday, the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Byars of Spalding and others-
House Resolution No. 124. A resolution denying privileges of the floor to Han. Kyle T. Alfriend, on account of lobbying, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved the previous question on the motion to reconsider and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Maynard of Sumter called the ayes and nays on the motion to reconsider and the call was not sustained.
The motion to reconsider prevailed.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question on the adoption of the resolution and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Wilson of Wilcox moved to table the resolution and the motion prevailed.
The resolution was tabled.
The following resolution of the House was read:
By Messrs. West of Randolph and Tucker of Berrien-
House Resolution No. 128. A resolution that the House convene on tomorrow for the regular transaction of business, and for other purposes.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved the previous question and the motion prevailed.
The resolution was adopted.
Under call of the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 331. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act levying a tax on cigarettes and cigars, providing for the collection of said tax, and for other purposes.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following Committee Substitute was read and adopted as amended.
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By the Committee:
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved August 15, 1923, levying a tax upon cigarettes and cigars, providing for the collection of said tax, to require the use of stamps as evidence of the payment thereof; to prescribe penalties for the violation of said Act,and the counterfeiting of such stamps; to provide for rules of evidence for the trial of persons charged with the violation of said act; to appropriate the funds raised by such tax for the purpose of building and equipping new -building for the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium at Alto, and for the purpose of paying the pensions now due and to become due under the Act approved August 15, 1923, and the Acts amendatory thereof approved December 19, 1923, and August 16, 1924, and April 10, 1926, by requiring a license from each dealer in said tobacco products and for the forfeiture thereof; by providing penalties for violation of said Act and the amendments thereto, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the !'arne, that whoever makes use of any adhesive stamp to denote any tax imposed by this Act without cancelling or obliterating such stamps a~ hereinafter provided shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be punished as hereinafter provided. That whenever an adhesive stamp is used for denoting any tax imposed by this Act except as hereinafter provided, the person using or affixing the same shall cancel same, so that the same may not again be used, and stamps shall be affixed in such manner that their removal will require continued application of steam or water.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, that, whoever wilfully removes, or alters the cancellation, or defacing marks of
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said adhesive stamp, with intent to use, or cause the same to be used after it has already been used, or knowingly or wilfully buys, sells, offers for sale, or gives away any such washed or restored stamp, or knowingly uses the same; knowingly or wilfully prepares, buys, sells, offers for sale, or has in his or its possession any counterfeit stamps, is guilty of a misdemeanor, shall be punished, as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, that any person, firm or corporation subject to this tax engaging in or permitting such practices as are prohibited by law, with intent to defeat the provisions of this Act, or if any person, firm or corporation, agent or officer thereof, who shall, upon demand of any officer or agent of the Department of Revenue of said State, refuse to allow fuli inspection of the premises or any part thereof, or who shall hinder or unreasonably delay or prevent such inspection wnen demand is made therefor, shall be deemed to be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, upon conviction, be punished as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, that every person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of purchasing, selling or distributing within this State, cigars or cigarettes, shall, within thirty (30) days after the approval of this Act, file with the Commissioner of Revenue an application for a license permitting them to engage in such business. The application for license shall be fifed on blanks to be furni,hed by the Department of Revenue of said State for that purpose, and shall contain a statement including the name of the individual, the name of the partnership and of each individual partner, or corporation, the Post Office address and the nature of business, whether wholesale or retail, in which engaged. In case any business is conducted at two or more separate places license for each place of business shall be required; Provided, that any person, firm or corporation hereafter in tending to engage in the business of buying, selling or distributing cigars or cigarettes, shall, precedent
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to engaging in such business, file an application for a license in the manner and form hereinabove set forth required. Upon receipt of an application for a license to engage in the business above set forth, the Commissioner of Revenue shall issue to such applicant a license permitting the purchase, sale and distribution of the articles referred to in this Section. Such license shall be displayed at all times in some conspicuous place at or in his or its place of business easily seen by the public. Nothing herein shall be construed as requiring a license for the privilege of buying, selling or distributing leaf tobacco; Provided, further, that every retail dealer, when filing application for license, shall state the kind and nature of business engaged in, whether drugs, grocery, hardware, general merchandise or other business. No license provided by this Act shall be required prior to October 1, 1929, and said licenses shall then terminate on December 31, 1930, after which date annual licenses shall be required for each calendar year commencing with January 1, 1931.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That in addition to the penalties imposed in this Act, and after conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction for any violation of the provisions of this Act, the Commissioner of Revenue may revoke any license which may have been issued to the party or parties adjudged guilty by the Court, and upon good cause shown by the party whose license has been revoked, may issue a new license when, in his discretion, such applicant conforms to the provisions of this Act. ~o license issued permitting the sale and distribution of tobacco products shall be transferable, and any license issued to any individual, firm or corporation who shall afterwards retire from business, except as hereinafter stated, shall be null and void: Provided, that anyone may be allowed to operate for ten (10) days after purchase of stocks in bulk, pending granting of license, upon application made upon such purchase; and provided, further, that heirs or legal representatives or surviving partners of deceased
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persons, and receivers or trustees of insolvent corporations, may conduct said business for the period of said license without taking out new license.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted, that any person, firm or corporation engaging in the business of buying, selling or distributing within this State, cigars or cigarettes, without having secured the required licen~e from the Commissioner of Revenue, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be punished, as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, that the license taxes imposed by this Section shall be paid by retail dealers by affixing stamps in the manner and at the time herein set forth. In the case of cigars, the stamps shall be affixed to the box, or container, in which or from which they are normally sold at retail, and in the case of cigarettes, the stamps shall be affixed to each individual package: Provided, that any retailer shall have twenty-four (24) hours within which to affix the stamps after such tobacco products are received by him, or them.-
Sec. 8. The Commissioner of Revenue is hereby authorized to engage any person, firm or corporation t~ sell tax stamps, and shall allow as compensation, for receiving, selling and accounting for such stamps, not exceeding two (2%) per cent. of the amount sold. That the Commissioner of Revenue may promulgate rules and regulations providing for the refund to dealer of the cost of stamps affixed to goods which by reason of damage become unfit for sale and are destroyed by the dealer, or returned to the manufacturers.
Sec. 9. Be it further enacted, that whoever wilfully removes or otherwise prepares any adhesive stamp, with intent to use, or cause the same to be used, after it has already been used, or knowingly or wilfully buys, sells, offers for sale, or gives away any such washed or restored stamps to any person for, or knowingly uses the same, or
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has in his possession any washed, restored or altered stamp, which has been removed from the articles to which it has previously been affixed, or whoever, for the purpose of indicating the payment of any tax hereunder, re-uses any stamp which has heretofore been used, for the purpose of paying any tax provided in this Act, or whoever buys, sells, offers for sale, or has in his or its position any counterfeit stamps, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 10. Violation of any of the provisions of this Act, providing for punishment, shall constitute a misdemeanor and punishable as such, except that the fine shall not be less than Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollars, for each offense.
Sec. 11. Be it further enacted that in the event any section of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional by the courts the remaining sections of this Act shall not be affected thereby.
Sec. 12. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith, be, and the same are, hereby repealed.
The following amendment to the Committee Substitute was read and adopted:
By Mr. Boykin of Carroll-
Amend Section three in line stx by striking the word "unreasonably."
On adoption of the Committee Substitute, as amended, Mr. New of Laurens called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
The Committee Substitute was adopted, as amended.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by Substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 148, nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by Substitute, as amended.
Bv unanimous consent the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The following resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
By Mr. Maynard of Sumter-
House Resolution No. 129. A resolution that House Bill No. 611 be placed on the Calendar as a continuing order for August 10, 1929, and for other purposes.
Mr. Stewart of Atkinson moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Rosser of Walker, Cozart and Adams of Wilkes, Burgin of Marion and Brock of Dade.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
3:00 o'clock, P.M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under call of the Speaker the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
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By Mr. Ellard of HabershamHouse Bill No. 310.
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend Paragraph 1 of Section 7 of Article 7 of the Constitution of this State, as now amended, so as to provide for allowing the City of Cornelia to increase its bonded indebtedness, in addition to and separate from the amount of debts heretofore allowed under said paragraph under certain circumstances, for the purpose of purchasing, repairing or building a waterworks system.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that Paragraph 1 of Seetion 7 of Article 7 of the Constitution of this State, as now amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said paragraph the following: Except that the City of Cornelia, from time to time as necessary for the purpose of repairingJ purchasing or constructing a waterworks system, including all necessary pipe line, pumping stations, reservoirs, or anything else that may be necessary for the building, constructing, or operating a waterworks system for the City of Cornelia, may incur a bonded indebtedness in addition to and separate from the amount of debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred, to an amount in the aggregate not exceeding the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand ($250,000.00) dollars and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two-thirds of the qualified voters of said city at an election or elections to be held as may now or may hereafter be prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts by said City of Cornelia.
The city authorities of the City of Cornelia shall set aside and designate each year all of the net revenue derived from the operation of its waterworks system when constructed under the provi3ions of this Act for the purpose
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of paying the interest and retiring its bonded indebtedness incurred under this Act; so that said paragraph of the Constitution when amended shall read as follows:
Paragraph 1. The debt hereinafter incurred by any county, municipal corporation or political division of this State, except as in this Constitution provided for, shall not exceed seven per centum of this assessed value of all the taxable property therein, and no such county, municipality or division shall incur any new debt, except for temporary loan or loans to supply casual deficiencies of revenue, not to exceed one fifth of one per centum of the annual value of taxable property therein, without the assent of two-thirds of the qualified voters thereof at an election for that purpose, to be held as may be prescribed by law; but any citt, the debt of which does not exceed seven percen tum of the assessed value of the taxable property at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, may be authorized by law to increase, at any time, the amount of said debt three per centum upon such assessed valuation; except that the City of Augusta, from time to time, as necessary for the purpose of protection against flood, may incur a bonded indebtedness upon its power producing canal and municipal waterworks, in addition to the debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred, to an amount in the aggregate not exceeding fifty per centum of the combined value of such properties to be fixed as may be prescribed by law, but said valuation not to exceed a figure give per cent. on which shall represent the net revenue per annum produced by the two such properties together at the time of said valuation, and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two-thirds of the qualified voters of said city at an election or elections for that purpose to be held as may be now or may hereafter be prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts by said City Council of Augusta; except that the City of West Point, from time to time as may be necessary for the purpose of protection against floods, may incur
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a bonded indebtedness in addition to and separate from the amount of debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred, to an amount in the aggregate not exceeding the sum of seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two-thirds of the qualified voters of such city at an election or elections to be held as may now or hereafter be prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts by said City of West Point. Except that the City of LaGrange, from time to time as necessary for the purpose of repairing, purchasing or constructing waterworks system, including all necessary pipe-line, pumping stations, reservoirs or anything else that may be necessary for the building, or constructing or operating a waterworks system for the City of LaGrange, may incur a bonded indebtedness in and in addition to and separate from the amount of debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred, to an amount in the aggregate not exceeding the sum of five hundred thousand ($500,000.00) dollars, and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two-thirds of the qualified voters of such city at an election or elections to be held as may now or may hereafter be prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts by said City of LaGrange. Except that the City of Cornelia from time to time as necessary for the purpose of repairing, purchasing, or constructing a waterworks system for the City of Cornelia, may incur a bonded indebtedness in addition to and separate from the amount of debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred, to an amount in the aggregate not exceeding the sum of two hundred anJ fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) and such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of two-thirds of the qualified voters of said city at an election or elections to be held as may now or hereafter be prescribed by law for the incurring of new debts by said City of Cornelia. The City authorities of the City of Cornelia shall set aside and designate each year all of the net revenue derived from the operation of its waterworks system when constructed
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under the provisions of this Act for the purpose of paying the interest and retiring its bonded indebtedness incurred under this Act.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that whenever the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be agreed to by two-thirdsof the members elected to each of the two Houses of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their Journals, with the ayes and nays taken thereon, the Governor shall, and he is hereby authorized and instructed, to cause said amendment to be published in at least two newspapers in each Congressional District in this State for a period of two man ths next preceding the time of holding the next general election.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the above proposed amendment shall be submitted for ratification or rejection to the electors of this State at the next general election to be held after publication as provided for in the second section of this Act, in the several election districts of this State, at which election every person shall be qualified to vote who is now entitled to vote for members of the General Assembly. All persons voting at such election in favor of adopting the proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots, "For amendment allowing City of Cornelia to increase its bonded indebtedness for waterworks system," and all persons opposed to the adoption of the amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words, "Against the amendment allowing the City of Cornelia to increase its bonded indebtedness for waterworks system."
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Governor be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to provide for the submission of the amendment proposed in the first section of this Act to a vote of the people as required by the Constitution of this State in
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Paragraph 1 of Section 1, of Article 13, and by this Act; and if ratified, the Governor shall, when he ascertains such ratification from the Secretary of the State, to whom the returns shall be referred in the manners as in cases of election for members of the General Assembly to count and ascertain the results, issue his proclamation for one insertion in one of the daily newspapers of this State, announcing such results and declaring the amendment ratified.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adkins
Chalker
Alexander of Chatham Chick
Allen
Cochran
Ashley
Coleman
Atwood
Collier
Awtrey
Colson
Bandy
Cone
Barker
Cooper
Bearden
Cozart
Beaton
Crawford
Bell
Crowe
Bennett
Culpepper of Fayette
Blalock
Davis of Mitchell
Bland
Dickey
Bostwick
Dominick
Boykin of Cr.rroll
Dubose
Boykin of Lincoln
Duncan
Brannen
Dykes
Brock
Edmondson
Brown of Emanuel Edwards of Lowndes
Brown of Greene
Ellard
Byars
Ellis
Call
Fagan
Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Goolsby Grayson Gullatt Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Henderson Hewell Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howell Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson Johnson of Seminole Johnston
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Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough King Kirby
Lee Lewis McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Maynard Meredith Mills Montgomery
Mooty Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Owen Pace Parker of Richmond Parr Peebles Perkins Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Rabun Ram speck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts
Ross Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Stanton Still Stone Strickland Taylor Thrash Thomoson Trapnell Traylor Tucker Walker of Pierce Wall Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adams of Wilkes Alford Andrews Arncld Barrett Battle of Muscogee Battl~ of Schley Beasley Bedingfield Bentley Brown of Fulton Burch Burgin Cannon Courson
Cromartie Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd Edwards of Gilmer Geer Gillen Griffin
H~ncock
Harrison Hatcher Hightower Howard of Long James Johnson of Franklin Kinnard Lance
Lanham Lochliear Logan Lord McClain Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Moore Mullins Nottingham Oliver Osborn Parker of Colquitt Patten Peterson Purvis
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Rosser Shaw Slater Sloan Stewart Stokes
Swain Swint Tippins Trotter Turner Walker of Ben Hill
Walker of Brooks Watson Westbrook Wilkes Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 141, nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed.
Under the regular order of business the following bill of the House was taken up for "Consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Freeman of Early, Lewis of Hancock, Rosser of Walker and others-
House Bill No. 199. A bill to be entitled an Act to further regulate the sale, inspection and distribution of commercial fertilizer and fertilizer materials in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved the previous question.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the previous question and the motion was lost.
The following Committee Substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
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A BILL.
An Act to further regulate the sale, inspection and distribution of commercial fertilizer and fertilizer materials in the State of Georgia and fixing additional requirements governing manufacturers, manipulators, jobbers and dealers; to provide a penalty for the punishment of violations of the fertilizer laws; to provide for penalties to be paid by manufacturers and manipulators of fertilizers in certain cases; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to collect such penalties; to extend the Commissioner's authorities in inspecting fertilizer and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that in addition to and supplemental to all the present laws governing the sale, manufacture and distribution of fertilizer and fertilizer materials in the State of Georgia:
Section 1. That on and after the passage of this Act every manufacturer and mixer selling or offering for sale within the State any fertilizer or fertilizer material shall first file annually with the Commissioner of Agriculture upon forms supplied by the Commissioner for that purpose, a registration of each brand of fertilizer or fertilizer material to be offered for sale, giving the name and address of the manufacturer or mixer, together with the name of each place at which they may desire to do business in this State, the guaranteed analysis thereof, stating the sources from which the phosphoric acid, nitrogen and potash are derived and giving the amount of organic nitrogen, the amount of inorganic nitrogen and the total amount of nitrogen, and stating what proportion of the potash is sulphate, if any, and that for the purpose of this Act, organic nitrogen shall be that derived from animal or vegetable matter, and all other nitrogen shall be classed as inorganic. Such application to be accompanied by a fee of five dollars for each brand of fertilizer or fertilizer material which they may desire to sell.
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Sec. 2. Every dealer in commercial fertilizers shall before offering any fertilizer or fertilizer material for sale, file with the Commissioner of Agriculture, upon forms to be furnished by the Commissioner for that purpose, the name and address of the manufacturer and mixer whose goods such dealer or jobber may desire to handle, such registration to be accompanied by a fee of one dollar for each dealer or jobber.
Sec. 3. It shall be unlawful for any manufacturer or mixer of commercial fertilizer to use any material as a filler or make-weight which does not comply with the requirements of this law as hereinafter set out as a fertilizer material.
Sec. 4. It shall be unlawful for any person, manufacturer or mixer to u~e any material in the manufacture of fertilizer which contains less than three percent of available plant food, (phosphoric acid, nitrogen or potash), and it shall further be unlawful for any person, manufacturer or mixer to use any material which has mixed with it any substance such as sand, cinders or other substance which, in itself, does not contain three percent or more of avail able plant food (phosphoric acid, nitrogen or potash), and the presence of any substance or material containing less than three percent available plant food which may be found in the possession of any manufacturer or mixer except in a state of nature, shall be prima facie evidence of the intention of such manufacturer or mixer to use the same in the manufacture or mixing of commercial fertilizer. It shall further be unlawful for any fertilizer manufacturer or mixer to use any foreign or artificial coloring in the manufacture, mixture or manipulation of any fertilizer or fertilizer material, or to use any substance for supplying an odor not natural to and a part of the material used.
Sec. 5. It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale any fertilizer material a~ tankage which shall contain more than two percent of inorganic nitrogen and it shall be unlawful to designate as tankage any material used in a
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mixed goods which contain more than two percent of inorganic nitrogen. It shall also be unlawful to designate as tankage any material which contains hair, hoof, horn or other animal matter in which the nitrogen haws available of less than eighty-five percent when determined by the neutral permangate method without a clear statement on the outside of each package of the fact that such material is used.
Sec. 6. where the present law states the percentage of water soluble nitrogen shall be declared, same shall be in terms of water soluble nitrogen, and a variation of ten percent shall be construed as false branding and be subject to a penalty of ten percent of purchase price.
Sec. 7. The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to use the inspectors provided for by law in inspecting all factories, warehouses, railroad cars and places of business of all manufacturers and mixers of commercial fertilizer and is authorized to open any and all packages, cars or parcels of fertilizer or fertilizer material or materials which may be found in and about such places which are unlawful to be used in fertilizer and to secure samples of the same to be analyzed by the State Chemist as now provided by law.
Sec. 8. All inspections of commercial fertilizer and fertilizer materials as now provided by law shall be in so far as practicable made before delivery into the possession of the consumer. However, the Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized in his discretion to have samples drawn at any time or place of any fertilizer or fertilizer material found within the limits of this State.
Sec. 9. Any fertilizer or fertilizer material sold in this State without compliance with the requirements of the law, any fertilizer which upon analysis by the State Chemist shows a shortage in any one plant food of ten percent or more and any fertilizer which upon analysis under direction of the State Chemist shows a shortage in commercial value below the guarantee of five percent or more
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shall be subject to a penalty of twenty-five percent of the purchase price plus the actual shortage in commercial value. These penalties shall be in lieu of all other penalties now provided by law and shall not be cumulative.
Sec. 10. Whenever any fertilizer or fertilizer material upon analysis by the State Chemist is found subject to a penalty under the provisions of this law, the Commissioner of_Agriculture is empowered and it is hereby made mandatory upon him to proceed by attachment or other legal means to collect such penalty from the party or parties subject thereto and to pay the same to the person or persons entitled to receive it. Provided that such adjustment is not made within sixty days from notice of deficiency from Commissioner of Agriculture. Any cost accruing under the enforcement of these provisions may be paid by the Commissioner of Agriculture out of the funds derived from their fertilizer inspection fees. In any suit filed by the Commissioner under this Act legal services may be had on any agent or representative in this State of any non-resident manufacturer or mixer.
Sec. 11. If any manufacturer or mixer shall be subject to a penalty under the terms of this law and shall fail or refuse to pay the same upon demand the Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to cancel the registration or registrations of such manufacturer or mixer and to forbid the sale by such manufacturer or mixer of any fertilizer or fertilizer materials in this State until such penalty or penalties have been paid.
Sec. 12. Every manufacturer, mixer, jobber or dealer violating any of the provisions of the fertilizer laws of this State or refusing and failing to comply with any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Agriculture shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Sec. 13. Be it further enacted that none of the present laws regulating the sale, distribution and inspection of fertilizers in this State are repealed except such as are in
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conflict with the laws of this Act, but that this Act is intended to be an enlargement upon and in addition thereto, and is to become effective January 1st, 1930.
Sec. 14. All fees received by the Commissioner of Agriculture under the terms of this Act shall be covered in to the State Treasury.
Sec. 15. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
Messrs. Freeman of Early and Mooty of Troup move to amend Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 199, as follows:
Amend Section One, as follows:
In the 11th line of said section strike out the word "amount" and put in lieu thereof the word "percentage," and in the 12th line strike out the word "amount" and put in lieu thereof the word "percentage," and also in the 12th line after the word "the" and before the words "total amount", insert the words "percentage of the" so that when said Section One is thus amended, it will read as follows:
"Section 1. That on and after the passage of this Act every manufacturer and mixer selling or offering for sale within the State any fertilizer or fertilizer material shall first file annually with the Commissioner of Agriculture upon forms supplied by the Commissioner for that purpose, a registration of each brand of fertilizer or fertilizer material to be offered for sale, giving the name and address of the manufacturer or mixer, together with the name of each place at which they may desire to do business in this State, the guaranteed analysis thereof, stating the sources from which the phosphoric acid, nitrogen and potash are derived and giving the percentage of organic nitrogen, the percentage of inorganic nitrogen and the percentage of the
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total amount of nitrogen, and stating what proportion of the potash is sulphate, if any, and that for the purpose of this Act, organic nitrogen shall be that derived from animal or vegetable matter, and all other nitrogen shall be classed as inorganic. Such application to be accompanied by a fee of five dollars for each brand of fertilizer or fertilizer material which they may desire to sell."
Amend Section Two of said Act as follows:
Strike out the entire Section Two as written and insert in lieu thereof the following:
"Section Two. Every person, before offering any fertilizer or fertilizer material for sale or exchange in the State of Georgia, shall first procure a license from the Commissioner of Agriculture authorizing such person to sell or exchange or deal therein. Such license shall be issued by said Commissioner of Agriculture on payment of fee of Sl.OO and shall expire on the 31st day of December of each year."
Amend Section 4 of said Act as follows:
Strike out Section 4 entirely and insert in lieu thereof the following so that when section 4 is amended it will read as follows:
"Section 4. Every bag or package of commercial fertilizer sold within the State shall have printed on bag or package or affixed thereto a tag containing a legible and plainly printed statement in the English language, the following:
1. Net weight of each bag or package in pounds.
2. Brand name or trade mark.
3. (a) Guaranteed Analysis, giving the minimum percentage of Available Phosphoric Acid, and the sources, and within ten percent of the amount of each source of Available Phosphoric Acid;
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(b) The minimum percentage of total Nitrogen and the names of the sources, and within ten percent of the total amount of the source in the form of organic materials, and the names of sources and within ten percent of the total amount of the source in the form of inorganic materials;
(c) The minimum percentage of Potash and the sources, and within ten percent of the amount of each source of Potash;
(d) The sources, and pounds of filler;
(e) Total pounds of available plant food;
(f) N arne and address of manufacturer, m1xer or 1mporter.
(g) Whenever any fertilizer material is reduced from its original plant food content, the amount of the filler and source used must also be shown as provided for above.
(h) It shall further be unlawful for any fertilizer manufacturer or mixer to use any foreign or artificial coloring in the manufacture, mixture or manipulation of any fertilizer or fertilizer material, or to use any substance for supplying an odor not natural to and a part of the material used.
Amend Section 10 of said Act as follows:
By striking the word "within" in line 8 of said Section and inserting in lieu thereof the word "after" and by adding after the words, "Commissioner of Agriculture," in line 11 and before adding after the words "Commissioner of Agriculture" in line 11 the following:
"Provided further the matter is not being contested in the Court or Courts; in which event the powers of the Commissioner of Agriculture shall be suspended until final determination of the matter by the courts." So that when said section is thus amended, it will read as follows:
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"Section 10. Whenever any fertilizer or fertilizer material upon analysis by the State Chemist is found subject to a penalty under the provisions of this law, the Commissioner of Agriculture is empowered and it is hereby made mandatory upon him to proceed by attachment or other legal means to collect such penalty from the party or parties subject thereto and to pay the same to the person or persons entitled to receive it. Provided that such adjustment is not made after sixty days from notice of deficiency from. Commissioner of Agriculture; and provided further that the matter is not being contested in the Court or Courts, in which event the powers of the Commissioner shall be suspended until final determination of the matter by the Courts. Any cost accruing under the enforcement of these provisions may be paid by the Commissioner of Agriculture out of the funds derived from their fertilizer inspection fees. In any suit filed by the Commissioner under this Act legal services may be had on any agent or representat!ve in this State of any non-resident manufacturer or mtxer.
Amend Section 11 of this Act, as follows:
Add after the words "upon demand" in line 3 of said Section and before the words "Commissioner of Agriculture" the following: "as provided in the preceding section." Also add to the last line after the word "paid" by placing a comma after "paid" instead of a period, the following: "or final judgement has been obtained." So that when Section 11 is thus amended it will read as follows:
"Section 11. If any manufacturer or mixer shall be subject to a penalty under the terms of this law and shall fail or refuse to pay the same upon demand as provided in the preceding section, the Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to cancel the registration or registrations of such manufacturer or mixer and to forbid the sale by such manufacturer or mixer of any fertilizer or fertilizer materials in this State until such penalty or penalties have been paid, or final judgment has been obtained."
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Mr. Bell of Burke moves to amend Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 199 by striking Section 12 of Committee Subtitute to House Bill No. 199 and substituting in lieu thereof the following words: Section 12. Be it further enacted that every manufacturer, mixer, jobber, or dealer violating any of the provisions of this Act or the fertilizer laws of this State shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided by Section 1065 of the penal Code of 1910.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by Substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill, by Substitute, as amended, the ayes were 125, nays 6.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by Substitute, as amended.
Mr. Felker of Walton moved that the Hom:e do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M.; was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. Passage of uncontested local bills and resolutions relating to bond forfeitures.
6. Passage of uncontested local bills and resolutions relating to Judicial Circuits.
7. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
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By unanimous consent Senate Bill No. 202 was recommitted to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By unanimous consent 300 copies of House Bill No. 362 were ordered to be printed.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Messrs. Hancock and Lord of Jackson and Logan of Banks-
House Bill No. 811. A bill to amend the Game and Fish Laws of Georgia.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of MuscogeeHouse Bill No. 812. A bill to increase the salaries of
the Judge and solicitor of the City Court of Columbus.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 813. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Jones of McDuffie and Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 814. A bill to provide for an occupation tax upon all distributors of lubricating oils.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Messrs. Stewart of Atkinson and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 815. A bill to abolish offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Atkinson County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By Messrs. Beddingfield, Coleman and New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 816. A bill to incorporate the Town of Montrose.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Resolution No. 130-814a. A resolution to furnish Judge of Superior Courts of Griffin Circuit certain reports.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Resolution No. 131-814b. A resolution regulating the distribution of motor vehicle list.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
Mr. MeWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has
had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 769 do pass. House Bill No. 795 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, McWHoRTER of Oglethorpe, Chairman.
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Mr. Alexander of Chatham Cour1ty, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriation has had under consideration the following Bill No. 362 of the House known as General Appropriations and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
ALEXANDER of Chatham,
Chairman.
Mr. Hightower of Upson County, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 752 do pass. House Bill No. 730 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, HIGHTOWER of Upson, Chairman.
Mr. Stone of Union County, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Conservation has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
Senate Bill No. 241 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 246 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
STONE of Union,
Chairman.
Mr. Walker of Ben Hill County, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Corporations ha~ had under consideration the following resolutions and the Committee has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Resolution No. 52 by Messrs. Cook of the 45th District, Brewer of the 46th District and Paulk of the 47th District do pass.
Respectfuly submitted,
WALKER of Ben Hill,
Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the
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House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 788 do pass. House Bill No. 792 do pass. House Bill No. 743 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 762. An Act to provide the duties, rights and powers of county school boards in counties of 200,000 population or more acording to census of 1920 and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and
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has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 647 do not pass. House Bill No. 712 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, NEW of Laurens, Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 173 by Mr. Parker of Colquitt do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
HowARD of Chattahoochee,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 700 do pass. House Bill No. 780 do pass. House Bill No. 799 do pass. House Bill No. 807 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways have had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and have instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 240 by Mr. Myrick of the 1st District do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
BuRCH of Dodge,
Chairman.
Mr. King of Newton County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 786 do pass. House Bill No. 798 do pass. House Bill No. 797 do pass. House Bill No. 789 do pass. House Bill No. 787 do pass. House Bill No. 742 do pass. House Bill No. 732 do pass. House Bill No. 714 do pass. House Resolution No. 103-762b do pass. Senate Resolution No. 50 do pass. House Bill No. 749 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, KING of Newton, Vice-Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 700. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Claxton.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 714. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 730. A bill to amend the Code relative to selection of State Depositories.
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By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 732. A bill to provide for holding three terms of Superior Court of Atkinson County.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 742. A bill to amend an Act providing for holding three terms of Rabun Superior Court.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 743. A bill to exempt certain militia districts in Rabun County from Code as relates to elections.
By Mr. Arnold of Henry-
House Bill No. 752. A bill to amend an Act relative to election of trustees of Trust Companies.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 769. A bill to amend the Constitution in order to permit Fulton County to pension employees.
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to make appropriations for years 1930 and 1931.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 780. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Tifton.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 787. A bill to abolish County Court of Bacon County.
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By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 788. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Alma.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 789. A bill to establish a County Criminal Court in certain counties.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 792. A bill to provide for contests m County elections in certain counties.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup-
House Bill No. 795. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit certain counties to exempt certain property from taxation.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 797. A bill to extend term of office of solicitor of County Court of Baldwin.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 798. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Morgan.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 807. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Mountain City.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Resolution No. 103-762b. A resolution to fur nish Walton County cc .:ain Court reports.
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By Mr. Vaughan of the 34th and others-
Senate Bill No. 173. A bill to amend an Act regulating the practice of dentistry.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 240. A bill to authorize the Highway Board to pave 18 miles of Federal Route No. 80.
By Mr. Williams of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 241. A bill to amend an Act permitting the United States to acqmre land in the Okefenokee Swamp.
By Mr. Williams of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 246. A bill to create an Atlantic Ocean to Gulf Canal Commission.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Resolution No. 50. A resolution for the release of sureties on a bond.
By Mr. Cook of the 45th and others-
Senate Resolution No. 52. A resolution to relieve Messrs. Haile, Williams and Hansen as sureties on a bond.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 685. A bill to amend the charter of the City of College Park.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 721. A bill to permit certain counties to pass zoning laws.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Huddleston and Mullins of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 722. A bill to amend the Code relative to salaries of Jury Commissioners in certain counties.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 734. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Jonesboro.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the 1>;11 the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having rece: .red the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Weekes and Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 758. A bill to amend the..charter of the City of Atlanta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 767. A bill to repeal an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Lumpkin County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Jones of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 768. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Lumpkin County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 771. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Hapeville.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 772. A bill to amend the charter for the City of Atlanta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 779. A bill to amend an Act creating Municipal Court of Macon.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constituional majority was passed.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 781. A bill to create office of Tax Commissioner for Forsyth County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passag~ of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 784. A bill to amend the Code relative to Commissioners of Bryan County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 786. A bill to amend an Act abolishing Justice Courts in Chatham County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Osborne of Oconee-
House Bill No. 799. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Watkinsville.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Walker of Pierce-
House Bill No. 800. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Blackshear.
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The amendment offered by Mr. Walker of Pierce was read and adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 802. A bill to repeal an Act abolishing the office of Treasurer of Fayette County.
The following Committee amendment was read and agreed to:
The Committee amends House Bill No. 802 as follows: Strike from Section 3 of said bill the following words: "Provided, that said county treasurer shall give bond, as now required by law, in some liability or indemnity company recognized by the Comptroller-General of Georgia, which said bond shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of said County, and the premium thereon shall be paid by the County."
The report of th~ Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup--
House Resolution No. 79. A resolution to relieve R. 0.
Moore as surety on a bond.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Crowe and Thomason of Worth-
House Resolution No. 85. A resolution for the relief of C. P. Pearson, A. T. Simerly and W. E. lvey as sureties on a bond.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 107, nays o
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Battle of Schley-
House Resolution No. 91. A resolution for the relief
of J. W. Larkin and W. E. Wilson as sureties on a bond.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Resolution No. 102. A resolution for the relief of Mrs. W. H. Ridley on a bond which was forfeited.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 109, nays 0.
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The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Resolution No. 122. A resolution for the relief of M. J. Davis as surety on a bond.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Redwine of the 26th and others_:_
Senate Bill No. 44. A bill to fix the regular terms of Superior Courts in Griffin Judicial Circuit.
The amendment offered by Mr. Culpepper of Fayette was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By Mr. Cook of the 45th-
Senate Bill No. 236. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for the County of Telfair.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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Mr. West of Randolph, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee having had under consideration the matter of preparing a calendar for special and continuing order of business of the House, makes the following recommendations:
That the order of business be established as a calendar as follows:
House Bill No. 543. Franchise Tax.
House Bill No. 596. Peach Bill.
HouseBill No. 618. Rotation of Judges of City Courts.
Senate Resolution No. 13. Flood-water Resolution.
Senate Resolution No. 30. Sesquicentennial Commission Resolution.
House Bill No. 440. Defining Emigrant Agent.
House Bill No. 529. Amend Motor Vehicle Law.
House Bill No. 354. Foreclosure of Mortgages in Justice Courts.
House Bill No. 659. Close Season for Deer in 18 Counties.
Senate Resolution No. 47. Abraham Baldwin Day.
Respectfully submitted,
WEST of Randolph,
Vice-Chairman.
The report of the Committee on Rules, which was favorable to the adoption of the Calendarofbusiness, was agreed to and the Calendar of business, recommended by the Committee on Rules, was adopted.
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Under the order of business adopted by the House, the following bills and resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Edwards of Lowndes and others-
House Bill No. 543. A bill to be entitled an Act to impose a franchise tax on corporations, and for other purposes.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following Substitute was read and adopted:
By the Committee:
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act approved August 25, 1927, (Georgia Laws 1927, page 56) known as the General Tax Act, so as to strike therefrom Paragraphs 44 and 45 of Section 1 and substitute in lieu thereof three paragraphs, to be numbered 44, 45 and 45a, providing for an annual license or occupation tax upon domestic and foreign corporations and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that Paragraphs 44 and 45 of Section 1 of the Act approved August 25, 1927, (Georgia Laws 1927, Page 56) known as the General Tax Act, be and the same are hereby amended by striking therefrom both of said paragraphs and substituting in lieu thereof three new paragraphs to be known as "Paragraphs 44, 45 and 45a" and to read as follows:
Paragraph 44. Corporations, Domestic: All corporations incorporated under the laws of Georgia, and doing
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business therein, except those that are not organized for pecuniary gain or profit and those that neither charge nor contemplate charging the public for services rendered, in addition to all other taxes now required of them by law, are hereby required to pay each year an annual license or occupation tax as specified in the following scale:
Corporations with issued capital stock not exceeding $10,000, $10.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $10,000, and not over $25,000, $30.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $25,000, and not over $75,000, $75.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $75,000, and not over $100,000, $100.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $100,000, and not over $300,000, $200.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $300,000, and not over $500,000, $250.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $500,000, and not over $750,000, $300.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $750,000, and not over $1,000,000, $500.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $1,000,000, and not over $2,000,000, $750.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $2,000,000, and not over $4,000,000, $1,000.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $4,000,000, and not over $6,000,000, $1,250.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $6,000,000, and not over $8,000,000, $1,500.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $8,000,000, and not over $10,000,000, $1,750.00.
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Corporations with issued capital stock over $10,000,000, and not over $12,000,000, $2,000.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $12,000,000, and not over $14,000,000, $2,500.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $14,000,000, and not over $16,000,000, $3,000.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $16,000,000, and not over $18,000,000, $3,500.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $18,000,000, and not over $20,000,000, $4,000.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $20,000,000, and not over $22,000,000, $4,500.00.
Corporations with issued capital stock over $22,000,000, $5,000.00.
For the purpose of ascertaining the tax hereby imposed capital stock having no normal or par value shall be deemed to have such value as is fixed therefor by the ComptrollerGeneral from the information contained in the report to be filed by said corporation, as hereinafter provided for, and from any other information obtained by the Comptroller-General, but in no event shall the value of such stock as so fixed exceed the true value thereof.
Paragraph 45. Corporations, Foreign: All corporations incorporated or organized under the laws of any other State, Nation or Territory, and doing business in this State, except those companies that are not organized for pecuniary gain or profit and those that neither charge nor contemplate charging the public for services rendered, in addition to all other taxes now required of them by law, are hereby required to pay each year an annual license or occupation tax for the privilege of carrying on its business within this State as specified in the following scale:
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State does not exceed $10,000.00, $10.00.
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When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $10,000.00 and not over $25,000.00, $30.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $25,000.00 and not over $75,000.00, $75.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $75,000.00 and not over SlOO,OOO.OO, $100.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $100,000.00 and not over $300,000.00, $200.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $300,000.00 and not over $500,000.00, $250.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over S500,000.00 and not over S750,ooo.oo, 8300.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $750,000.00 and not over $1,000,000.00, S500.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $1,000,000.00 and not over $2,000,000.00, $750.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $2,000,000.00 and not over 84,000,000.00, 81,000.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $4,000,000.00 and not over $6,000,000.00, $1,250.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $6,000,000.00 and not over $8,000,000.00, $1,500.00.
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When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $8,000,000.00 and not over $10,000,000.00, $1,750.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $10,000,000.00 and not over $12,000,000.00, $2,000.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $12,000,000.00 and not over $14,000,000.00, $2,500.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $14,000,000.00 and not over $16,000,000.00, $3,000.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $16,000,000.00 and not over $18,000,000.00, $3,500.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $18,000,000.00 and not over $20,000,000.00, $4,000.00.
vVhen the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $20,000,000.00 and not over $22,000,000.00, $4,500.00.
When the amount of the capital stock and surplus employed in the State is over $22,000,000.00, $5,000.00.
For the purpose of ascertaining the tax hereby imposed every corporation subject to said tax is deemed to have employed in this State the proportion of its entire outstanding issued capital stock and surplus that its property and assets in this State bears to all its property and assets wherever situated. Capital stock having no normal or par value shall be deemed to have such value as is fixed therefor by the Comptroller-General from the information contained in the report to be filed by said corporations, as hereinafter provided for, and from any other information obtained by the Comptroller-General, but in no event
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shall the value of such stock as so fixed exceed the true value thereof.
Paragraph 45a. Section 1. The tax required by the two preceding Paragraphs shall be paid to the ComptrollerGeneral of this State and the payment of said tax shall authorize said corporation to do business in any county in this State, except as otherwise provided by law, and upon payment of said license or occupation tax the Comptroller-General shall furnish to said corporation a certificate or duplicate receipt for each agent in the several counties of this State that the corporation tax herein provided for has been paid.
Sec. 2. The payment of this tax shall not be construed so as to relieve the corporation or its agents of any other license or occupation tax whatever. Provided, that this and paragraphs 44 and 45 of this Section shall not apply to insurance companies, or to sewing machine companies, which are separately taxed by other provisions of this Act. Provided further, that all returns by corporations, resident or non-resident must be made under oath; and when any corporation paying this license or occupation tax requires or demands more than two duplicate certificates for agents, then such corporation shall be required to pay an additional fee of $1.00 for each duplicate certificate or receipt over and above the first two mentioned.
(j) Such report shall be signed and sworn to before any officer authorized to administer oaths, by the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer or general manager of the corporation, and forwarded to the ComptrollerGeneral.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority afore-, said, that each foreign corporation doing business in this State shall on or before the fir~t day of January in each year make a report to the Comptroller-General, upon forms furnished by him showing:
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(a) The name of the corporation and under the law of what State or County organized.
(b) The location of its principal office.
(c) The names of the president, secretary, treasurer and members of the Board of Directors, with the postoffice address of each.
(d) The date of the annual election of officers.
(e) The amount of authorized capital stock and the par value of each share.
(f) The amount of capital stock subscribed, the amount of capital stock issued, and the amount of paid up capital stock, surplus and undivided profits.
(g) The nature and kind of business in which the company is engaged and its place or places of business, both within and without the State.
(h) The name and location of its office or offices in this State, and the name and address of the officers or agents of the corporation in charge of its business in this. State.
(i) The value of the property owned and used by the company in this State, where situated, and the value of the property owned and used outside of this State and where situated.
(j) The volume of business done by the company in this State.
(k) The volume of business done by the company outside of the State and where the said business is done.
(1) The change or changes, if any, in the above particulars, made since the last annual report.
(m) A balance sheet as of the last day of the last fiscal or calendar year.
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(n) Such report shall be signed and sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oath~, by the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, superintendent, or managing agent in the State and forwarded to the Comptroller -General.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that in the event any corporation subject to the provisions hereof shall fail to make the reports herein required, when required, said corporation shall by that fact become liable to ten per cent. of the face value of said tax as a penalty, to be collected in the same manner as the tax itself is collected. Provided, however, that the ComptrollerGeneral shall have authority to extend the time either for making said report or paying the tax for good cause shown to him.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by Substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 5.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by Substitute.
By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 596. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act relative to the grading of peaches and apples in closed packages, providing for the inspection of the same, and for other purposes.
Mr. Hightower of Upson moved that further consideration of the bill be postponed until next Monday, and the motion prevailed.
The bill was postponed until next Monday.
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By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 618. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the rotation of Judges of the City Courts in this State, and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. Wall of Putnam moved that when the House adjourn today it stand adjourned until next Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock, and the motion prevailed.
By Mr. Tyson of Mcintosh-
Senate Resolution No. 13. A resolution providing for a "Flood ~Tater Commission," and for other purposes.
Mr. Dominick of Pike moved to table the resolution and the motion was lost.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
Amend Senate Resolution No. 13 by striking the tenth (lOth) Preamble thereof.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 105, nays 1.
The resolution was adopted, as amended.
By Messrs. Goode of the 31st, Pitner of the 50th and Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Resolution No. 47.
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A RESOLUTION.
Declaring October 12, 1929, a legal holiday as a special courtesy to Yale University, the day to be known as "Abraham Baldwin Day" in honor of the Founder of the first of American State Universities.
Whereas, In this so-called materia:istic age, this age of machinery, there are those who are still moved by a deep sense of appreciation and sentiment, and find occasion to pay tribute to those who have made the state great by contributing to its commercial, educational, and spiritual development; and
Whereas, the immigrants from Europe, the migration of citizens from other states of our own country, have made their notable contributions to the welfare and progress of Georgia, perhaps no single institution has done so much to advance Georgia to the forefront in things of permanent value as Yale University. The graduates of Yale University early fell in love with Georgia, and many came from year to year, not to find land upon which to settle, but to found schools, colleges, churches, and to become leaders in the secular professions and pursuits-to be governors, lawyers, teachers, statesmen; and
Whereas, Among the early graduates of Yale to settle in Georgia was that brilliant, staunch, Puritan, Lyman Hall, who from the day of his arrival was prominent in the public life of the state. His intensely patriotic services to Georgia during the Revolutionary period are well known. He was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence, and was elected Governor of Georgia. He was a loyal and typical Yale man greatly interested in religion and education; and
Whereas, As governor he urged the legislature to make provisions for the endowment of seminaries of learning in the state, and in his first message to the legislature, July 8, 1783, said:
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"Every encouragement ought to be given to introduce religion and learned clergy to perform divine worship in honor of God and to cultivate religion and virtue among our citizens. For this purpose it will be your wisdom to lay an early foundation for endowing seminaries of learning; nor can you, I conceive, lay better than by a grant of land that may, as in other governments, hereafter, by lease or otherwise, raise a sufficient revenue to support such valuable institutions;" and
Whereas, The next legislature acted by granting in the law laying out Washington and Franklin counties, 40,000 acres of land, to endow a college or seminary of learning. A board of trustees of seven men, was named and among these was ex-Governor Nathan Brownson, another eminent graduate of Yale University, and still another remarkable graduate of Yale University, Abraham Baldwin, whose life and service to Georgia have been rescued from oblivion by the late Doctor H. C. White, for more than fifty years professor of chemistry in the State University; and
Whereas, Abraham Baldwin came to Georgia from Yale University at the invitation of General Nathaniel Greene and Governor Lyman Hall; settled in Wilkes County and later represented that county in the legislature. Afterwards he was elected to Congress and to the Senate. He was an active and an important contributor to the building of Georgia, one of the group of wise men who laid securely the foundations upon which was builded the present Great Republic; and
Whereas, That illustrious Georgian, Richard Malcolm Johnstone, said of him: "He was the greatest man that ever lived in Georgia. In some respects he was superior to Jefferson. Justice has never been done to his great merits." He wrote the charter of the University of Georgia, a document that contains sentiments as lofty and as sublime and as inspiring as any found in the Declaration of
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Independence; as for example, "It should be among the first objects of those looking towards the national prosperity to support and encourage the principles of morality and religion, and thus early to place youth under the forming hand of society, that by instruction they may be moulded to love of virtue and good order;" and
Whereas, Abraham Baldwin has the great honor of being the founder of the First of American State Universities and the first President of a State University; and
Whereas, Still another brilliant son of Yale came to Georgia to be the first active President of the University of Georgia, Josiah Meigs. He was given authority to select his own faculty and of course selected Yale graduates; and
Whereas, Time will not permit to recite the contributions made by Yale graduates in other lines of activity nor their full contributions to the educational system of Georgia; and
Whereas, Yale University has done the University of Georgia the distinguished honor of accepting its invitation to send their football team to engage in a game which will dedicate the new stadium on October 12. It is such an unusual event for the Yale team to play at any field outside of New Haven, except Harvard or Princeton, that the University of Georgia has felt peculiarly complimented by their acceptance of its invitation, and are extremely anxious to make the occasion memorable in every way. Yale was prompted to accept the invitation because of its intimate kinship with Georgia; and
Whereas, Dr. George H. Nettleton, chairman of the athletic board of control, Yale University, states: "With the founding and development of thi3 university, Yale has most intimate connections. In recognition of such close academic kinship and of the special interest of Yale graduates in the South, exceptional consideration was paid to exceptional circumstances. The determining factor is not accidental rivalry for intersectional athletic supremacy
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but settled community of academic interests and friendly regard;" and
Whereas, In recognition of the great services rendered the State of Georgia by its many illustrious graduates of Yale University: Lyman Hall, Nathan Brownson, Abraham Baldwin, Josiah Meigs, and others, and in appreciation of the coming of Yale University to dedicate the new stadium of one of her children-the State University;
Therefore Be It Resolved, by the General Assembly of Georgia, that Saturday, October 12, be and the same is hereby designated a legal holiday for the year 1929, as a courtesy to Yale and in honor of the Founder of the First of American State Universities, to be known as "Abraham Baldwin Day."
On the adoption of the resolution, Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 104, nays 0.
The resolution was adopted.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. R. E. Miller and the Lowndes County Agricultural Club boys of Lowndes, Hon. Terry N. Hendricks of Calhoun.
Mr. Pilcher of Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Mullins of Meriwether.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until next Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
MoNDAY, AuGUST 12, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by Rev. W. Harvey Wages, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lithonia, Ga.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of Saturday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time. 4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application. 5. First reading of Senate bills and resolution.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 574 was recommitted to the Committee on Conservation.
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Upon notice by the author the following resolution of the House was taken from the table, read and adopted:
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 126. A resolution calling upon the State Superintendent of Banks to furnish certain information relative to the failure and liquidation of the Bank of Donalsonville.
Mr. Johnson of Seminole gave notice that at the proper time he would move to reconsider House Resolution No. 126.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Brown of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 817. A bill to provide that there shall be a board of five trustees for consolidated schools of this State.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Mr. Atwood of Mcintosh-
House Bill No. 818. A bill to require m Mcintosh County innoculation of dogs against rabies.
Reffered to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Walker of Pierce-
House Bill No. 819. A bill to amend the Constitution to authorize Pierce County to levy additional tax for school purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
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By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 820. A bill to create office of Tax Commissioner of Bartow County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 821. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colbert.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 822. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cairo.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Stewart of Atkinson and Rosser of WalkerHouse Bill No. 823. A bill to abolish Act creating
Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Atkinson County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Logan of Banks and others-
House Resolution No. 132. A resolution to appropriate funds for salary of solicitor-general of Piedmont Circuit.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
By Mr. Lord of Jackson and others-
House Resolution No. 133. A resolution to fly the State Flag on the Capitol grounds.
Referred to Committee on Public Property.
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By Mr. Gillen of Bibb-
House Resolution No. 134-821c. A resolution to create a Tax Study Board.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the House were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 316. A bill to amend the Code in order that the Governor may designate two banks as State depositories in certain cities.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 700. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Claxton.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 730. A bill to amend the Code in order that the City of Pearson may be placed in list of town of state depositories.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the hill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 732. A bill to provide for holding of three terms a year of Superior Court of Atkinson County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 742. A bill to amend an Act providing for holding three terms annually of Rabun Superior Court.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the hill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional maiority was passed.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 743. A bill to exempt certain militia districts in Rabun County from provisions of the Code as relates to elections.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the hill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional maiority was passed.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 780. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Tifton.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 787. A bill to abolish the County Court of Bacon County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 788. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Alma.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 789. A bill to establish a County Criminal Court in certain counties.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 792. A bill to provide for procedure in all contests in all cases when any person is nominated m any Primary Election in certain counties.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 797. A bill to extend term of solicitor of County Court of Baldwin County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requi.>ite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 798. A bill to amend an Act creating City of Morgan.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 807. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Mountain City.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Resolution No. 103. A resolution to furnish Walton County certain Court reports.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Pitner of the 50thSenate Bill No. 152. A bill to amend the Constitution
relative to educational systems of the State. Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
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By Mr. Rawls of the 8th-
Senate Bill No. 162. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Pharmacy.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 188. A bill to amend an Act re-organiz_ ing the Military Forces of this State.
Referred to Committee on Military Affairs.
By Mr. Lane of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 197. A bill to change from fee system to salary system certain county officers in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Neill of the 24th and Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 238. A bill to amend the Constitution to extend to several counties Highways and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Brewer of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 249. A bill to change the name of the South Georgia Junior College.
Referred to Committee on University of Georgia.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 252. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Austell.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional maiority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Pitner of the 50th-
Senate Bill No. 152. A bill to amend the Constitution of Georgia.
By Mr. Brewer of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 249. A bill changing the name of South Georgia Junior State College.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 188. A bill re-orgamzmg the Military Forces of Georgia.
By Mr. Rawls of the 8th-
Senate Bill No. 160. A bill to establish the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.
By Messrs. Neill of the 24th and Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 238. A bill proposing an Amendment to Paragraph 1, Section 1, Article 7 of the Constitution.
By Mr. Lane of the 13th-
Senate Bill No. 197. A bill changing from the fee system to a salary system in certain counties.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 252. A bill incorporating the Town of Austell.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Hubbard of Wilkinson-
House Bill No. 181. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Toomsboro.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 115. A bill to amend the Constitution as relates to the salary of Judges of the Superior Court in the Richmond Circuit.
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the House:
By Messrs. Russell of Barrow and Wood of Clarke-
House Resolution No. 106. A resolution expressing appreciation to the Masons of Georgia for their generosity to the children of Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the regulSlte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Brown, Still and Miss Kempt~m of Fulton-
House Bill No. 762. A bill to provide the rights and powers of county school boards in certain counties, and for other purposes.
Under call of the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the following bill of the House, known as the
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"General Appropriations Bill," was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to be entitled an Act to make appropriations for the years 1930 and 1931 for the executive, legislative and judicial departments of the State Government, and for other purposes.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved to recommit House Bill No. 362 to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report same back to the House tomorrow morning with the appropriations made therein cut within the revenue of the State a3 estimated by the ComptrollerGeneral, for the years 193Q-1931.
Mr. Felker of Walton moved the previous question on the motion.
Mr. Battle of Muscogee moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The motion to recommit House Bill No. 362 prevailed, and the bill was recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report same back to the House tomorrow morning with the appropriations made therein cut within the revenue of the State as estimated by the Comptroller-General for the years 1930-1931.
Mr. Wall of Putnam moved that the House do now adjourn.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in adopting House Resolution No. 126.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Han. John Adams of Walton.
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The motion to adjourn prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 o'clock, P. M.
The House convened again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
On motion the roll call was dispensed with.
Under the order fixed by the Rules Committee, the following bills were taken up for consideration and were read the third time:
By Mr. New of LaurensHouse Bill No. 440. A bill to be entitled an Act to
amend Section 632 of the Penal Code of 1910 to define the word emigrant, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Sloan of HallHouse Bill No. 87. A bill to amend the Code relative
to collecting road maintenance tax, and for other purposes. The substitute offered by the committee was adopted. The report of the committee, which was favorable to
the passage of the bill, was agreed to, by substitute.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 88, nays 52.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
By Mr. Tucker of Berrien-
House Bill No. 529. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend . an Act approved Aug. 23, 1927 known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Act" so as to authorize sheriffs to collect penalty.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 69, nays 53.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
By Messrs. Williams of the 27th, Myrick of the 1st, and Dame of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 241. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act, so as to give the State of Georgia the authority to permit the United States to acquire lands in the Okefenokee swamp, and for other purposes.
Mr. Stewart of Atkinson moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By Mr. Key of JasperAmend Senate Bill No. 241 by striking the words "The
area of" wherever the same appear in said bill. The report of the committee, which was favorable to
the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended. On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 6.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
Mr Byars of Spalding moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 548. A bill to be entitled an Act to create a Commission to be known as the "W. & A. Commission," which Commission shall be allowed to contract by and on behalf of the State of Georgia in certain instances therein named, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent further consideration of House Bill No. 548 was postponed until tomorrow morning.
By unanimous consent 300 copies of House Bill No. 42 were ordered to be printed.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. A. S. J.
Stovall of Elbert, Hon. E. L. Stephens, H. L. Taylor, L. K. Smith, and A. McCook of Laurens.
Mr. Alexander of Chatham moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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The House met pursuant to adiournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules. 2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time. 4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application. 5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was read the second time and recommitted:
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By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 823. A bill to be entitled an Act to abolish the Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Atkinson County, and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional maiority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 259. A bill to authorize banks, chartered under Georgia Laws, to establish branch banks in certain Cities.
The followmg message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmslte constitutional rnajori ty the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 691. A bill creating a new charter for Edison.
By Mr. Lance of Hall-
House Bill No. 559. A bill to amend the charter of Gainesville.
By Messrs. New, Coleman and Bedingfield of Laurens-
House Bill No. 698. A bill amending the charter of Dexter.
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By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 490. A bill authorizing ordinaries or County Commissioners to name depositors.
By Mr. Strickland of Brantley-
Hause Bill No. 639. A bill to repeal an Act creating County Court m certain counties.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 692. A bill to amend the charter of Leary.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 560. A bill to amend the charter of Brunswick.
By Mr. Dickey of Gordon-
House Bill No. 565. A bill to amend the charter of Ranger.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill :r\o. 614. A bill to amend the charter of Valdosta.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 613. A bill to amend the charter of Valdosta.
By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 726. A bill to amend an Act creating the City of Collins.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of FultonHouse Bill No. 684. A bill providing for pensions of
employees of certain counties.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Goode of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 242. A bill giving air craft corporations certain authority.
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th-
Senate Bill No. 222. A bill regulating operation of trains by independent railroads.
By Me8srs. Lawson of the 14th and Sibley of the 19th-
Senate Bill No. 226. A bill providing for time of duration of charters gran ted purchasers of railroads.
By Mr. Brewer of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 254. A bill creating a new charter for Douglas.
By Mr. Ford of the lOth-
Senate Bill No. 154. A bill to amend Act creating a State Board of Veterinary Examiners.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 207. A bill authorizing Solicitors-General of this State to prefer accusation in certain Superior Courts.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35thSenate Bill No. 243. A bill to establish police pensions.
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By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 129. A bill amending-Motor Vehicle Law as to automobile tags.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 206. A bill authorizing acceptance of plea of guilty in the Superior Courts.
By Mr. Sibley of the 19th-
Senate Bill No. 217. A bill regulating the sale of manufactured milk.
By Mr. Harris of the 44th-
Senate Bill No. 26. A bill authorizing State Highway Board to pave LaFayette-Ringgold road.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmslte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Dykes of Dooly-
House Bill No. 754. A bill to amend Act creating Board of commissioners of Dooly County.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 824. A bill to create a commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Haralson County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By Mr. Trotter of Taliaferro--
Hause Bill No. 825. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Crawfordville.
Referred to Committee on Privilege and Elections.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 826. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Richmond County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 827. A bill to amend the Code to permit certain counties to levy a road maintenance tax.
Referred to committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 828. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Stone Mountain.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Martin of Liberty-
House Bill No. 829. A bill to regulate live stock industry in Liberty County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 830. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Barnesville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 831. A bill to amend an Act creating an Advisory Board for the County of Lamar.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 832. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Barnesville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 833. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Barnesville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 834. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit the City of Lakeland to operate transportation facilities.
Referred to Committee on Corporations.
By Messrs. McKoy and Kinnard of Coweta-
House Resolution No. 135-834a. A resolution to re-
lieve V. E. Manget as surety on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Resolution No. 136-834b. A resolution to release A. J. Ryals, Jr. as surety on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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By Mr. Brown of Fulton and others-
House Resolution No. 137-834c. A resolution to place Confederate flags in Capitol in moth-proof cases.
Referred to Committee on Public Property.
By Mr. Martin of Troup-
House Resolution No. 138-834d. A resolution for relief
of M. Strickland and A. E. Daniel as surety on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submi tted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 1 do pass by substitute. Senate Bill No. 245 do pass. House Bill No. 809 do pass. House Bill No. 819 do pass. Senate Bill No. 238 do pass. Senate Bill No. 152 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, McWHORTER of Oglethorpe, Chairman.
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Mr. Hightower of Upson County, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 810 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
HIGHTOWER of Upson,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 115. An Act to propose an amendment to Paragraph 1, Section 13, Article 6 of the Constitution of Georgia relative to salary of Judge of Superior Court .circuit in Richmond County.
House Bill No. 181. An Act to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Toomsboro and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 754. An Act to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of roads and Revenues for the County of Dooly, so as to provide for the redistricting of the County of Dooly.
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House Bill No. 490. An Act to authorize the Ordinary or County Commissioners of certain counties to make depositories, and for other purposes.
House Bill ~o. 559. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Gainesville, and to provide for the method of ratification.
House Bill No. 560. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick.
House Bill No. 565. An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Ranger approved August 15, 1910, to provide for the collection of a street tax, regulation of use of automobiles on streets of said town, etc.
House Bill No. 613. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
House Bill No. 614. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
House Bill No. 639. An Act to repeal an Act creating a County Court in certain counties, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 684. An Act to amend an Act providing pensions for the officers and employees of cities of 150,000 population or more according to 1920 census.
House Bill No. 691. An Act to create a new charter for the City of Edison, Calhoun County, Georgia, to reincorporate said town and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 692. An Act to create a new charter for the Town of Leary, Calhoun County, Georgia to reincorporate same and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 698. An Act to amend charter of the Town of Dexter so as to authorize said Town to grant franchises to public utility corporations.
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House Bill No. 726. An Act to amend an Act creating the City of Collins, in County of Tattnall, to change said city from a circle to a square and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Brannen of Bulloch County, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate, and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 12 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, BRANNEN of Bulloch, Chairman.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Committee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate, and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 161 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, BEASLEY of Tattnall, Chairman.
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Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following House and Senate bills and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 76 do pass as amended.
Senate Bill No. 67 do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 750 do pass.
House Bill No. 774 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, NEW of Laurens, Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the follo'\\ing report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
House Bill No. 626 do pass. House Bill No. 421 do not pass.
House Bill No. 731 do pass.
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House Bill No. 785 do not pass. Respectfully submitted, DAvis of Mitchell, Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 778 do pass by substitute as amended. House Bill No. 770 do pass by substitute.
House Bill No. 821 do pass. Senate Bill No. 252 do pass. House Bill No. 813 do pass. House Bill No. 822 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
SLOAN of Hall,
Chairman.
Mr. Rivers of Wheeler County, Chairman of the Committee on Penitentiary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Penitentiary has had under con-
sideration the following bill of the Senate and has in-
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structed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
By Mr. King of the 11th, Rawls of the 8th and othersSenate Bill No. 105 do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, RIVERS of Wheeler, Chairman.
Mr. Rivers of Wheeler County, Chairman of the Committee on Penitentiary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Penitentiary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 690 by Mr. Rivers of Wheeler do pass. House Bill No. 805 by Mr. Duncan of Houston do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
RIVERS of Wheeler,
Chairman.
Mr. Trotter of Taliaferro County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Printing, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Printing has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 719 do pass. Respectfully submitted, TROTTER of Taliaferro, Chairman.
Mr. King of Newton County, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 130-814a do pass.
Senate Resolution No. 55 do pass.
House Bill No. 812 do pass. House Bill No. 794 do not pass.
House Bill No. 793 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
KING of Newton,
Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Thrash of Coffee County, Chairman of the Committee on University of Georgia and Its Branches, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on University of Georgia has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and
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has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 204 do pass. Senate Bill No. 232 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 249 do pass. Respectfully submitted, THRASH of Coffee, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Tippins of Evans-
House Bill No. 626. A bill to authorize prosecuting officers to prefer accusation in certain felony cases.
By Mr. Rivers of Wheeler-
House Bill No. 690. A bill to authorize penitentiary wardens to take charge of prisoner's property.
By Messrs. Griffin of Decatur and Trotter of Taliaferro-
Hause Bill No. 719. A bill to provide for a State Printing Commission.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 731. A bill to provide limitations within which proceedings may be brought to revoke professional license.
By Mr. Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 750. A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Architects.
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By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 770. A bill to authorize payment of penswns to county employees in certain counties.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 778. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta by extending the City Limits of said City.
By Mr. Duncan of Houston-
House Bill No. 805. A bill to amend the Code relative to disposition of insane convicts.
By Messrs. Mardre of Thomas and McWhorter of Oglethorpe--
House Bill No. 809. A .bill to amend the constitution relative to exempting paper mills from taxation.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 810. A bill to authorize banks in certain cities to establish branch offices in the same city.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 812. A bill to increase the salaries of Judge and Solicitor of the City Court of Columbus.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 813. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
By Mr. Walker of Pierce-
House Bill No. 819. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit Pierce County to levy an additional tax for school purposes.
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By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 821. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colbert.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 822. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cairo.
By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Resolution No. 130-814a. A resolution to furnish certain reports to Judge of Superior Court of Griffin Circuit.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 1. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit the levying of a tax on mcomes.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1stSenate Bill No. 12. A bill to amend the Code relative
to suits against insurance companies.
By Mr. Neill of the 24thSenate Bill No. 76. A bill to provide for nominations
by parties for national parties.
By Mr. Pitner of the 50thSenate Bill No. 152. A bill to amend the Constitution
relative to co-operation between educational systems of this State.
By Messrs. King of the 11th and Rawls of the 8th-
Senate Bill No. 105. A bill to amend the Code relative to Prison Commissioners.
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By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 67. A bill to provide for additional compensation for reporters of Superior Courts of Georgia.
By Mr. Ford of the lOth-
Senate Bill No. 161. A bill to amend the Co-operative Marketing Act.
By Messrs. Bird of the 49th and Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 204. A bill to amend an Act creating Normal School at Statesboro.
By Mr. Paulk of the 47th-
Senate Bill No. 232. A bill to amend an Act to create the South Georgia A. and M. School.
By Messrs. Neill of the 24th and Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 238. A bill to amend the Constitution to authorize the State to extend aid to several counties for County Highways.
By Mr. Atkinson of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 245. A bill to amend the Constitution to authorize certain counties to establish certain districts.
By Mr. Brewer of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 249. A bill to change the name of the South Georgia Junior College.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 252. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Austell.
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By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Resolution No. 55. A resolution to furnish certain reports to Mcln tosh County.
Mr. Johnson of Seminole moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 126. A resolution requesting certain information from the State Banking Department relative to the failure of the Bank of Donalsonville, and for other purposes.
Mr. Key of Jasper moved the previous question on the motion to reconsider and the motion prevailed.
The motion to reconsider prevailed.
Mr. Crowe of Worth moved to table the resolution and the motion was lost.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question on the adoption of the resolution; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
On the adoption of the resolution, Mr. Alexander of DeKalb called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Alexander of DeKalb Alford Atwood Bandy Barker Bearden Beaton Bennett
Blalock Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln Brock Brown of Greene Cannon Chalker Chick Cooper
Cromartie Culpepper of Echols Dickey Dominick Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellatd Ellis
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Fagan
Lord
Felker
McElreath
Freeman
McGehee
Gillen
McKelvey
Goolsby
McKoy
Hanie
Mansell
Hardin
Martin of Liberty
Harris of Terrell
Martin of Troup
Hatcher
Montgomery
Hewell
Mooty
Hodges
Mullins
Holt
Nottingham
Howard of Chatt'h'cheeOliver
Howard of Long
Owen
Hubbard
Parker of Colquitt
Jones of Burke
Parr
Kiker
Peebles
Kimbrough
Perkins
Kinnard
Phillips of Telfair
Lanham
Pope
Lee
Rabun Rams peck Reid Ross Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Tippins Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Pierce Weekes of DeKalb Wilson
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Arnold Ashley Awtrey Barrett Battle of Muscogee Battle of Schley Beasley Bedingfield Bell Bentley Bland Brown of Emanuel Burgin Cail Coleman Courson Cozart Crowe Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Floyd Davis of Mitchell
Dykes Grayson Griffin Gullatt ~rris of Crisp Harrison Hightower Howell Huddleston Hutcheson Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Kennedy Key King Lewis McClain McWhorter Mallard Mardre Maynard
Meredith Mundy Neisler Nelson of Macon New Pace Patten Phillips of Tift Pilcher Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rivers Roberts Rosser Simmons Slater Sloan Taylor Thrash Thomoson Trapnell
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Trotter Tucker Walker of Brooks
West Westbrook
Wood Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adkins
Fowler
Alexander of Chatham Franklin
Allen
Geer
Andrews
Hancock
Boykin of Carroll
Henderson
Brannen
Jackson
Brown of Fulton
James
Burch
Jones of Lumpkin
Byars
Jones of McDuffie
Cochran
Kempton
Collier
Kirby
Colson
Lance
Cone
Lochliear
Crawford
Logan
Dubose
Mills
Duncan
Moore Nelson of Cook Osborn Parker of Richmond Peterson Richardson Stanton Traylor Turner Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Wilkes Wind Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 88, nays 73.
The resolution was again adopted.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Messrs. West of Randolph and Russell of Barrow-
House Resolution No. 139. A resolution that beginning tonight, Tuesday, August 13, 1929, they meet in night sessions at 7:30 o'clock to consider the General Appropriations bill, and until otherwise ordered by the House.
The following report of the Committee on Appropriations was submitted and read:
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Mr. Alexander, of Chatham County, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submits the following report:
The Committee, upon a careful consideration of the General Appropriations Bill (House Bill No. 362) begs leave to report:
That it is the sense of this Committee that the appropriations scheduled in the bill can not be reduced without seriously hampering the proper functions of the Departments and Institutions of the State.
The Committee respectfully reaffirms its previous findings and recommends that this bill do pass.
ALEXANDER of Chatham,
Chairman.
Under call of the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to be entitled an Act to make, for the fiscal years 1930-1931, appropriations for the Legislature, Executive and Judicial Departments of the State Government, the support and maintenance of the public institutions and the educational interests of the State, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the House instructed the Committee of the whole House to dispense with reading the bill, substitutes, and amendments thereto, in the Committee of the whole House.
Mr. West of Randolph moved that the House instruct the Committee of the whole House to limit individual speeches to five minutes in the Committee of the whole House, and the motion prevailed.
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The House was now resolved into a Committee of the whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Tucker of Berrien as the chairman thereof.
The Committee of the whole House arose, and through its .Chairman, reported progress, and asked leave to sit agam.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. J. W. Overstreet of Screven.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved that the House do now adjourn; the motion prevailed and House Bill No. 362 went over as unfinished business.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Felker of Walton.
The Speaker announced the Hou~e adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 o'clock, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to be entitled an Act to make for the fiscal years 1930-1931, appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Departments of the State Government, and for other purposes.
TuESDAY, AuGUST 13, 1929.
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Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved that the House instruct the Committee of the whole House to immediately vote on all pending motions and the motion prevailed.
The House was again resolved into a Committee of the whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Tucker of Berrien as the Chairman thereof.
The Committee of the whole House arose, and through its .Chairman reported progress, and asked leave to sit agam.
Privileges of the floor wete granted to Han. C. K. Nelson of Laurens.
Mr. Holt of Gwinnett moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
EvENING SEssioN,
7:30 o'clock, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:
Adams of Elbert
Awtrey
Adams of Wilkes
Bandy
Adkins
Barker
Alexander of Chatham Barrett
Alexander of DeKalb Battle of Muscogee
Alford
Battle of Schley
Allen
Bearden
Andrews
Beasley
Arnold
Beaton
Ashley
Bedingfield
Atwood
Bell
Bennett Bentley Blalock Bland Bostwick Boykin of Carroll Boykin of Lincoln Brannen Brock Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton
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Brown of Greene
Hardin
Mansell
Burch
Harris of CriSp
Mardre
Burgin
Harris of Terrell
Martin of Liberty
Byars
Harrison
Martin of Troup
Call
Hatcher
Maynard
Cannon
Henderson
Meredith
Chalker
Hewell
Mills
Chick
Hightower
Montgomery
Cochran
Hodges
Moore
Coleman
Holt
Mooty
Collier
Howard of Chatt'h'cheeMullins
Colson
Howard of Long
Mundy
Cone
Howell
Neisler
Cooper
Hubbard
Nelson of Cook
Courson
Huddleston
Nelson of Macon
Cozart
Hutcheson
New
Crawford
Jackson
Nottingham
Cromartie
James
Oliver
Crowe
Johnson of Franklin Osborn
Culpepper of Echols Johnson of Seminole Owen
Culpepper of Fayette Johnston
Pace
Davis of Floyd
Jones of Burke
Parker of Colquitt
Davis of Mitchell
Jones of Lumpkin Parker of Richmond
Dickey
Jones of McDuffie Parr
Dominick
Kempton
Pam;en
Dubose
Kennedy
Peebles
Duncan
Key
Perkins
Dykes
Kiker
Peterson
Edmondson
Kimbrough
Phillips of Telfair
Edwards of Gilmer Kinnard
Phillips of Tift
Edwards of Lowndes King
Pilcher
Ellard Ellis
Kirby Lance
Pope
f
Powell of Emanuel
Fagan
Lanham
Powell of Screven
Felker
Lee
Purvis
Fowler
Lewis
Rabun
Franklin
Lochliear
Rams peck
Freeman
Logan
Reid
Geer
Lord
Richardson
Gillen
McClain
Rivers
Goolsby
McElreath
Roberts
Grayson
McGehee
Ross
Griffin
McKelvey
Rosser
Gullatt
McKoy
Scarbrough
Hancock
McWhorter
Scruggs
Hanie
Mallard
Seckinger
TUESDAY, AuausT 13, 1929.
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Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint
Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce
Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn Mr. Speaker
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the house substitute, as amended to the following bill of the Senate:
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 3. A bill to define and declare the highway mileage of this State.
Under the order of unfinished busines the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to be entitled an Act to make, for the fiscal years 1930-1931, approp~iations for the ordinary expenses of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Departments of the State Government, the support and maintenance of the State Institutions, and the educational interests of the State, and for other purposes.
The House was again resolved into a Committee of the whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Tucker of Berrien as the Chairman thereof.
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The Committee of the whole House arose and through its _Chairman, reported progress and asked leave to sit agam.
Mr. Gillen of Bibb moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 14, 1929.
1023
REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 14, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period ofUnanimous Consents:
1. In traduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 309 was recommitted to the Committee on Pensions.
By unanimous consent Senate Bill No. 160 was withdrawn from the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed as amended by the requiste
constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Freeman of EarlyHouse Bill No. 564. A bill to provide for a Board of
Commissioners for Early Count
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of MuscogeeHouse Bill No. 740. A bill to amend an Act abolishing
justice courts in Muscogee County.
By Mr. Atwood of McintoshHouse Bill No. 737. A bill to regulate live stock dealers
in Mcln tosh County.
The Senate has passed by substitute the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Cooper of BibbHouse Bill No. 154. A bill to amend the Act creating
the City Court of Macon.
By Mr. Lochliear of ClinchHouse Bill No. 621. A bill to create a Commissioner of
Roads and Revenues for Clinch County.
WEDNESDAY, AucusT 14, 1929.
1025
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
JWr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Resolution No. 25. A resolution proposmg an Amendment to the Constitution.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional maiority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Whaley of the 35thSenate Bill No. 263. A bill authorizing payment of pen-
sions to county employees and officers.
By Mr. Atkinson of the 4thSenate Bill No. 244. A bill to amend the Constitution
to permit certain counties to pass zoning laws.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15thSenate Bill No. 261. A bill to amend Section 2677 (b)
of the Code of 1914.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, as amended~ to-wit:
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 17. A bill known as the 6 cent gas tax bill.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Beasley of TattnallHouse Resolution No. 17. A resolution for the relief
of M. J. Wright as surety on bond.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Hewell and Adams of Elbert-
House Bill No. 577. A bill to amend the Constitution of Georgia.
By Messrs. Mooty and Martin of Troup-
House Bill No. 104. A bill to require the State library to furnish certain books to Troup County.
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1027
By Messrs. Alexander, Mills and Grayson of Chatham-
House Bill No. 553. A bill to amend the charter of Savannah.
By Mr. Strickland of BrandeyHouse Bill No. 640. A bill to abolish the office of trea-
surer in Bran dey County.
By Messrs. Taylor and Scruggs of WashingtonHouse Bill No. 657. A bill to create the recorder's court
in Washington County.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of Gwinnett-
House Bill No. 667. A bill to amend the charter of Buford.
By Mr. Russell of Barrow-
House Bill No. 686. A bill to amend the Act creating the Superior Court of Barrow County.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 687. A bill to increase the salary of the judge of city court in Valdosta.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 713. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 696. A bill to permit Floyd County to bridge the Oostanaul River.
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JOURNAL oF THE HousE,
By Mr. Courson of Treutlen-
House Bill No. 699. A bill to amend the Act creatmg the City Court of Soperton.
The following message was received from the Senate through l\/Ir. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmsrte constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Billl\'"o. 267. :\bill to amend charter of the Town of Canton.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmsrte constitutional
majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By :Messrs. Smith of the 25th, Platt of the 7th, and Ford of the lOth-
Senate Bill No. 56. A bill to amend the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Act.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Cochran of ThomasHouse Bill ~o. 835. A bill to amend an Act creatmg
City Court of Thomasville. Referred to Committee on General Judiciary ~o. 2.
WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 14, 1929.
1029
By Mr. Jackson of Bleckley-
House Bill No. 836. A bill to amend an Act creating Middle Georgia A. & M. Junior College.
Referred to Committee on Education.
By Messrs. Cooper and Gillen of Bibb-
House Bill No. 837. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Hatcher of Johnson-
House Bill No. 838. A bill to amend an Act establishing a City Court of Wrightsville.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 839. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 840. A bill to repeal an Act providing for consolidation of school management in certain counties, approved August 12, 1929.
Referrred to Committee on Education.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 841. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 164 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
McWHoRTER of Oglethorpe,
Chairman.
Mr. Walker of Ben Hill County, Chairman of the Committee on Corporations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Corporations has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 834. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Section 7, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia so as to grant authority to the City of Lakeland to own and operate transportation property and for other purposes do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
WALKER of Ben Hill,
Chairman.
Mr. Mundy of Clayton County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on County and County Matters, submitted the following report:
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1031
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on County and County Matters has
had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 197 do not pass. House Bill No. 806 do not pass. House Bill No. 826 do pass. House Bill No. 829 do pass. House Bill No. 824 do pass. House Bill No. 823 do pass. House Bill No. 815 do pass. House Bill No. 796 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, MuNDY of Clayton, Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 553. An Act to amend the several Acts granting and relating to the City Court of Savannah.
House Bill No. 577. An Act to amend Paragraph 1, Section 7, Article 7, of the Constitution of Georgia.
House Bill No. 640. An Act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Brantley County, and for other purposes.
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
House Bill No. 657. An Act to create a Recorders Court for the City of Tennille, Washington County.
House Bill No. 667. :\n Act to amend the charter of the City of Buford.
House Bill No. 686. An ;\ct to amend an Act to provide for holding four terms a year of the Superior Court of Barrow County.
House Bill ?\o. 687. An Act to increase the salary of the Judge of the City Court of Valdosta.
House Bill No. 696. An Act to vest in Floyd County title, jurisdiction and control of the bridge spanning the Oostanaula River.
House Bill No. 699. An Act amending an Act creating the City Court of Soperton.
House Bill No. 713. An ."-ct to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
House Resolution Xo. 17. :\ resolution for relief on bond of M. J. Wright.
House Resolution Xo. 104. :\ resolution to require State Librarian to furnish certain books to Ordinary of Troup County.
House Bill Xo. 564. .\n Act to provide for a Board of County Commissioners for Early County.
Respectfully submitted 1\lALLARD of Charlton, Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 14, 1929.
1033
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 248 do pass.
Re3pectfully submitted,
CoLSON of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 491 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 247 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 213 do pass. Respectfully submitted, NEw of Laurens, Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and
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JouRNAL oF THE HousE,
has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 816 do pass. House Bill No. 827 do pass. House Bill No. 830 do pass. House Bill No. 831 do pass. House Bill No. 832 do pass. House Bill No. 833 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. Huddle~ton of Meriwether County, Chairman of the Committee on Privilege and Elections, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Privilege and Elections has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House as follows:
House Bill No. 368 do not pass.
House Bill No. 745 do pass. House Bill No. 804 do pass.
House Bill No. 825 do pass. Senate Bill No. 133 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, HuDDLESTON of Meriwether, Chairman._
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1929.
1035
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Bill No. 164. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit counties and municipalities to expend public funds for advertising.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 491. A bill to permit defendants to serve
sentence outside of jail in certain cases.
By Mr. Still of FultonHouse Bill No. 745. A bill to provide a system of regis-
tration for all elections.
By Mr. Goolsby of MonroeHouse Bill No. 796. A bill to create County of Monroe
as an independent school district.
By Mr. Griffin of DecaturHouse Bill No. 804. A bill to amend an Act fixing places
for political meetings and conventions.
By Messrs. Stewart of Atkinson and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 815. A bill to create Tax Commissioner .of Atkinwn County.
By Messrs. Bedingfield, Coleman and New of LaurensHouse Bill No. 816. A bill to incorporate the Town of
Montrose.
By Mr. Reid of HaralsonHouse Bill No. 824. A bill to create Commissioner of
Roads and Revenues for Haralson County.
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
By Mr. Trotter ofTaliaferro-
House Bill No. 825. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Crawfordsville.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 826. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Richmond County.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill :\l"o. 827. A bill to amend the code to permit certain counties to levy a road maintenance tax.
By Mr. Martin of Liberty-
House Bill No. 829. A bill to regulate live stock industry in Liberty County.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill ~o. 830. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Barne:oville.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 831. A bill to amend an :\ct creating an A.dvisory Board for the County of Lamar.
By .Mr. Kennedy of LamarHouse Bill No. 832. .'\. bill to amend the charter of the
City of Barnesville.
By Mr. Kennedy of LamarHouse Bill No. 833. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Barnesville.
WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 14, 1929.
1037
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill ~o. 834. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit the City of Lakeland to operate transportation facilities.
By Messrs. Allen of the 41st and Barrett of the 33rdSenate Bill ~o. 133. A bill to authorize County au-
thorities to adopt a voting machine for experimental purposes.
By Mr. Garrison of the 33rd-
Senate Bill No. 213. A bill to amend the Code relative to the total tax levy in certain counties.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15thSenate Bill ~o. 248. A bill to amend the game and
fish laws relative to certain counties in this State.
By Mr. Lankford of the 50th-
Senate Bill No. 247. A bill to exempt citizens of certain counties from road duty.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Harris of the 44th-
Senate Bill No. 26. A bill to permit Highway Board to comply with certain Acts of Congress.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 129. A bill to amend the Motor Vehicle law as to automobile tags.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
By Mr. Ford of the lOth-
Senate Bill No. 154. A bill to amend an Act creating State Board of Veterinary Examiners.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 206. A bill to authorize acceptance of a plea of guilty in Superior Courts.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 207. A bill to authorize SolicitorsGeneral to prefer accusations in the Superior Courts.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
By Mr. Sibley of the 19th-
Senate Bill No. 217. A bill to regulate the sale of milk manufactured from imitations of milk.
Referred to Committee on General Agriculture No. 1.
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th-
Senate Bill No. 222. A bill to regulate the operation of trains by separate and independent railroads.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Messrs. Lawson of the 14th and Sibley of the 19th-
Senate Bill No. 226. A bill to define time of duration of charters granted to purchasers of railroads.
Referred to Committee on Railroads.
WEDNESDAY, AuousT 14, 1929.
1039
By Mr. Goode of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 242. A bill to give Air-Craft Corporations the right of eminent Domain.
Referred to Committee on Aviation.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 243. A bill to amend an Act establishing police pensions in certain cities.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Atkinson of the 4th-
Senate Bill No. 244. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit certain counties to pass zoning laws.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 263. A bill to authorize the payment of pensions to County employees in certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Brewer of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 254. A bill to amend the charter for the City of Douglas.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 259. A bill to permit banks in certain cities to establish branch banks in the same city.
Referred to Committee on Banks and Banking.
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JouRNAL oF THE HousE,
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 261. A bill to amend the Code providing for the erection of blow posts.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 1.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Resolution No. 25. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to the time of meeting of the General Assembly.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to the Constitution.
The following bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering Senate amendments and Senate substitutes.
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill No. 154. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating City Court of Macon and for other purposes.
The following Senate substitute was read and agreed to:
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend "An Act to establish the City Court of Macon in and for the County of Bibb; to define its jurisdiction and powers; and provide for the appointment of a iudge, and the other officers thereof, and for other purposes," approved August 14, 1885, and the Acts amendatory thereof, approved August 16, 1915, July 24, 1920, August 10, 1921, and August 21, 1925, by fixing the compensation of the clerk and deputy clerk of said court and for other purposes.
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Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of same, that from and after the passage of this Act Section 7 of the Act creating the City Court of Macon approved August 14, 1885, as amended by subsequent Acts, be amended by striking said Section 7, as the same is amended, in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof another section to be known as Section 7, which shall read as follows:
"Section 7. Be it further enacted, that there shall be a Clerk of said court who shall be appointed by the Judge thereof; said Clerk shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, take and subscribe an oath to faithfully and impartially discharge the duties thereof, which oath shall be entered on the book of minutes of said court; he shall also, before entering upon the duties of his office, execute a bond with good security in the sum of $3,000.00, conditioned to account for all money which may come into his hands as Clerk, and for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office; he shall hold his office for a term of four years. Said Clerk shall receive in lieu of fees in both civil ~nd criminal cases, a salary of $3,900.00 per annum, to be paid monthly out of the treasury of Bibb County by the person or persons charged by law with paying out the money of said county; and the Clerk of said court shall have power by and with the consent of the Judge thereof, to appoint a Deputy Clerk whose compensation shall be $2,700.00 per annum, to be paid as the salary of said Clerk is paid. The compensation heretofore paid the Clerk and Deputy Clerk of said court is hereby ratified and confirmed."
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be, and the same are hereby repealed.
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By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 778. A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Atlanta so as to extend the city limits thereof.
The substitute, as amended, offered by the committee was read and agreed to.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 131, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute, as amended.
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of MuscogeeHouse Bill ~o. 812. A bill to increase salaries of Judge
and Solicitor of City Court of Columbus.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 813. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Valdosta.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 821. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Colbert.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 822. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cairo.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 129, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitu tiona! majority was passed.
By Messrs. Stewart of Atkinson and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 823. A bill to repeal an Act creating Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for County of Atkinson.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
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By Mr. Bvars of Spalding-
House Resolution No. 130. A resolution to furnish Judge of Superior Courts of Griffin Circuit certain reports.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 130, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill .:"-Jo. 252. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Austell.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 133, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Resolution No. 55. A resolution to furnish certain books from State Library to Mcintosh County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 132, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Lochliear of Clinch-
House Bill No. 621. A bill to be entitled an Act to create office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for County of Clinch.
The following Senate substitute to House Bill No. 621 was read and agreed to:
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to repeal an Act passed by the Georgia Legislature 1910, Acts 1910, Page 190, creating a Board of County Commissioners for the County of Clinch, and all Acts amendatory thereof; to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of Clinch; to prescribe their powers and duties; for the appointment of members thereof, to provide for their election, term of office and for removal from office of any member; to provide for a chairman, clerk and other officers of said board, and to prescribe their powers, duties, limitations, terms, and compensation; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that from and after the passage of this Act that the Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, Acts 1910, Page 190, creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Clinch, State of Georgia, and all Acts or laws amendatory thereof be and the same are hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, that from and after the passage of this Act that a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for the Countv of Clinch be and the same is hereby created, which Board shall consist of three (3) members.
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Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, that for the purposes of this Act, that the County of Clinch is hereby divided into three commissioner-districts, as follows: The 1219th, 1141st and 1389th militia districts shall compose one commissioner-district known as the Eastern District; the 1061st, 1224th and 970th militia districts shall compose another commissioner-district known as the Middle District; and the 1365th, 1280th and 1766th militia districts shall compose a third commissioner-district to be known as the Western District. There shall be one member of said board from each of said three commissioner-districts.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted that the following citizens of Clinch County be and they are hereby named and appointed members of said Board to serve until and including December 31st, 1932, or until their successors are elected and qualified, viz: John J. Langdale from the Eastern District, J. F. Barnhill from the Middle District, and Warren L. Mobley from the Western District. The said
J. F. Barnhill shall be chairman of said Board and shall
hold said position during his term, and discharge the duties thereof as hereinafter prescribed.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, that the terms of office of said Commissioners shall be for a period of six (6) years and until their successors are elected and qualified. All elections and primaries under this Act shall be held at the same time and place and under the same rules and regulations as primary and general elections are held for members of the General Assembly of Georgia. The first election held hereunder shall be the year 1936 at the time and place of the election for members of the General Assembly of Georgia. The commissioners so elected shall enter upon the discharge of their duties as such commissioners on the first day of January 1936, or as soon thereafter as they may be qualified, and shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified, or for a six year term. All candidates for the office of county commissioner must be voted on by the county at large.
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Sec. 6. The chairman of said board, following the expiration of the term of the chairman herein appointed, must be elected by a vote of the people of said county in the same manner as a member of the board is elected and he shall be one of the three members of the board, and shall have the right to vote on all questions coming before said Board.
Sec. 6a. The clerk of said board shall be elected by the board, and shall be subject to removal at any time, for cause or without cause, by the chairman, subject to the approval of the board. The clerk of the Superior Court of said County and any and all other officers of said County are hereby made eligible for said office of clerk of the commissioners, though said board shall have the right to elect whomsoever they deem a fit and competent person.
Sec. 7. The members of said Board of Commissioners before entering upon the discharge of their duties shall take an oath before the Ordinary, or before some other officer authorized to administer oaths, or before one of their number to discharge honestly and faithfully all of the duties of said office according to the Laws and Constitution of the State of Georgia, which oath shall be subscribed by them upon the minutes of said board.
Sec. 8. Any vacancy in office shall be filled by the Judge of the Superior Court of Clinch County, Georgia. The person appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office under said appointment only for the unexpired term.
Sec. 9. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business and a majority of the Board must concur in order to pass an order, or let any contract, or grant or allow any claim against the county, and their Acts on all such matters must be duly entered on the minutes of the board.
Sec. 10. Be it further enacted, that it shall be the duty of the Grand Jury to inquire in to the official Acts of said Commissioners, or any one of them, and if any Grand Jury
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of Clinch County shall find by a two-thirds vote, that sad board as a whole, or any member of said board, have violated any of the terms of t;his Act, wilfully, or that they or any one of them have been wasteful or inefficient or that he has wrongfully, corruptly or fraudulently conducted the affairs of the office, or that he is otherwise unqualified to manage the affairs of the office, the Grand Jury so finding shall declare said office vacant, or that of any one or more of the members of the board, and if any member is thus removed from office, then the Ordinary shall proceed to call a special election to fill such vacancies, which election shall be held within 30 days after said vacancies shall occur. Any deposed Commissioner shall have a right to become a candidate to succeed himself. Vacancies caused by any other means than removal shall be filled as provided in Section 8 hereof.
Sec. 11. Be it further enacted, that the Chairman of said Board shall receive a salary of not less than $100.00 and not more than 8125.00 per month to be fixed by the Board and each of the other Commissioners shall receive a per diem of $5.00 per day for every day he attends a Board Meeting. For extra services rendered when not attending Board Meetings he shall present an itemized bill for the approval of the board, for which services he shall not receive more than $3.00 per day.
Sec. 12. Be it further enacted, that the Clerk shall receive such compensation as may be fixed and determined by the board, which shall not be less than $600.00 nor more than $600.00 per year.
Sec. 13. Be it further enacted, that the Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues hereby created, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over and control of all county matters, such as public roads, bridges, the working of convicts, private roads, county finances, the levying and collection of taxes for county purposes, the management, control over and disbursing of county funds, the
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erection, repair and maintenance of public buildings, the
supervision over and control of, and exc.Jusive iurisdiction
over and in all matters wherein jurisdiction is now vested in the ordinaries of this State in counties in which there is no Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues. That the board shall be vested with all the rights, powers and authority formerly vested in the inferior courts of this State prior to the Constitution of 1868 when sitting for county purposes, exempt calling election, which shall be by the ordinary, and matters pertaining to education, health and such other matters as have been by general law vested by the Legislature in other officers or tribunals, or as herein limited, extended, amplified or modified. Said board shall constitute a court for the trial of road defaulters and of any and all matters pertaining to county matters formerly vested in the inferior courts of this State, or now vested in the ordinaries of this State in counties in which there are no boards of commissioners of roads and revenues, when sitting for county purposes; shall have the right and power to issue all necessary writs and summon parties or witnesses before them, and shall have the power to punish for contempt by fine or imprisonment in the same manner as the courts of ordinary of this State; that the sheriff of the county, or his deputy, may be required to attend upon the meetings of the board, and shall serve all writs, subpoenas, and other processes of such court, and the sheriff shall receive for such services such compensation as is provided by law for like service in the Superior Court.
Sec. 14. Be it further enacted, that the board shall exercise such powers as may be construed as legislative or iudicial only when sitting in regular or special session with a quorum of the board present.
Sec. 15. Be it further enacted, that the board shall hold their regular session once every month on a regular day set by the board in the court house of the county, and may adjourn from day to day until their business is finished;
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and extra sessions may be held at any time on the call of the chairman or of any two (2) members of the board when in the judgment of the board the interests of the county demand it. At the first meeting in January following the general election at which new members of the board shall have been elected, the board shall organize the new board by electing a clerk and one of their members vice-chairman.
Sec. 16. Be it further enacted, that the board shall keep a full and correct minutes of all its official Acts and doings in a minute book kept for such purposes, a book of receipts and disbursements, a general ledger, a warrant book, a book containing a complete list of all the county property, real and personal, and shall make a record therein of all sales or other disposition of the same; also a road register in which shall be kept a record of all public roads and also of all private roads granted or ordered kept open by the board, particularly describing such roads, and shall make a record of all new roads which shall be hereafter granted, or ordered kept open in accordance with law. The board shall also keep on file all paid warrants and vouchers and other papers necessary to show a complete record of all transactions of the county.
Sec. 17. The clerk shall keep the books of the board and make a record of all the acts and doings of the board in a minute book kept for such purpose, and also keep all other records and accounts of the board and perform such other acts and duties as may be required by the board not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or the laws of this State.
Sec. 18. Be it further enacted, that the board shall publish semi-annual reports within fifteen days after the first day of January and July of each year once each in the official gazette of the county, and also in a daily paper, if there be one published in the county, containing a full and complete statement of the finances of the county during the preceding half year, and showing all receipts and
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from what sources derived, and all disbursements and for what purposes paid out, and such reports shall not be mere ledger balances, but shall be in such manner and form as to show plainly the revenues of the county, as well as the cost of the county government in every branch. Provided, that a failure to conform to the provisions of this section by such officers shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable under the provisions of Section 1065 of the Penal Code of 1910.
Sec. 19. Be it further enacted, that the board shall make a full and complete written statement of the financial condition of the county to the grand iury of the county at the spring and fall terms of the Superior Court of the county, a copy of which report shall be kept in file in the office of the board. Their office and records shall be subject to examination of the grand jury, their committee, or any person whom they may specifically empower to report to the same or a succeeding grand jury, who shall submit in writing a report of the condition of such office and the books and files thereof, and specify any neglect of duty or anything wrong done by the board or any member, officer or employee thereof. The grand jury shall have an audit made, once each year, of all the books, accounts, files and records of the board, such examination to be made by a public accountant who shall be employed by the grand jury or the foreman thereof under the authority of the grand jury, which shall fix his compensation and the term of his employment.
Sec. 20. Be it further enacted, that all warrants drawn on the county, shall be drawn and signed by the Clerk and countersigned by the chairman or vice-chairman of the board before being paid by the treasurer or depository of the county. All warrants on the County Treasurer or depository shall be numbered and shall show for what and on what fund drawn, and the paid originals and the book of stubs carefully preserved and kept on file in the office of the board. The chairman and clerk of the board
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shall each give a bond in such sum as the board may prescribe in a good and solvent fidelity and guaranty company payable to the county conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office. The amount of such bonds and the secutities thereon shall be first approved bv the ordinarv of the countv and then filed and recorded by the ordina~y as the bo~ds of other county officers. Certified copies of such bonds shall be kept on file in the office of the board.
Sec. 21. Be it further enacted, that the board shall in regular session or special session called for such purpose, make general plans, specifications and requirements prescribing the manner and style in which the public roads of the county shall be constructed and required, and such plans, specifications or requirements shall not be modified or changed except on the action of the board in like manner as the same were adopted. The board shall furnish the chairman who shall be the county superintendent of roads with a copy of such plans, specifications and requirements, and require the public roads of the county to be built and repaired in accordance therewith; provided, however that the provisions of this section shall not apply to roads under the supervision of the State Highway Department.
Sec. 22. Be it further enacted, that the Chairman shall have charge of all the business matters of the county and shall have supervision of the work of the county in the building and repair of roads, bridges, buildings, or of any other work of the county, under the general supervision of the board, subject to the provisions of Section 21 of this Act. He shall, with the advice and consent of the board appoint and fix the salaries and wages of the county warden, and all other officers and laborers of the county engaged in the construction and repair of roads, bridges, buildings, or other work of the county over which the board has jurisdiction, and shall have supervi,ion over all such officers and laborers, and shall have power to discharge such officers or laborers at any time for cause, with the
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right of appeal by such officers to the board. He shall be the chief purchasing and selling agent of the county for all animals, machinery, implements, materials and supplies of all kinds used in the construction or repair of buildings, roads, bridges and for the use of convicts, but all purchases and sales by him shall be subject to the ratification of the board. He shall do every act or thing nece~ sary or proper in the discharge of his duties as county manager, subject to the general supervision of the board. The board shall check up all tl:e accounts, acts and doing of the county at least once every month. The chairman shall be superintendent of Roads.
Sec. 23. Be it further enacted, that the board shall have the right and authority to employ a county attorney when necessary, also to employ special counsel to represent the county in matters where, in their opinion, the same may be necessary or advisable to protect the interests of the county.
Sec. 24. Be it further enacted, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with th provi~ions of this Act be, and the same are hereby repealed.
By Mr. Freeman of Early-
House Bill No. 564. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for a Board of County Commissioners for Early County.
The following Senate amendment to House Bill No. 564 was read and agreed to:
Amend Section 1 by striking therefrom the words in line two as follows, "and the election of the members thereof as herein provided."
The following Senate Amendment to House Bill No. 564 was read and agreed to:
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Amend by striking Section 3, and by substituting the following: Section 3. Until January 1, 1933 and until their successors are elected and qualified, the following persons shall constitute said board, viz: Grady Holman,
T. G. Harvey, Jr., C. E. Martin, Willie Wiley and C. D.
Tyler. Vacancies occurring on said board, at any time, or from any cause, shall be filled by the appointment of the Judge of the Superior Court of said county until the place is filled at the next general election thereafter ensuing.
The following Senate Amendment to House Bill No. 564 was read and agreed to:
Amend by striking Section 6.
By Mr. Atwood of Mclntosh-
House Bill No. 737. A bill to be entitled an Act to regulate live stock dealers in Mcintosh County and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment to House Bill No. 737 was read and agreed to:
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Amend by adding at the end of Section 9 the following, to-wit:
"It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to have or transport in any manner any of the animals named in this Act from a point in said county to another point either within or without said county unless and until such person, firm or corporation shall register the marb, brands, sex and number of animals so transported with one of the registrars appointed under the authority of this Act, whether such animals are transported alive or not; and the registrar shall receive the same compensation and in the same manner as when said animals are butchered."
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By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 740. A bill to be entitled an Act abolishing Justice Courts in Muscogee County, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment to House Bill No. 740 was read and agreed to :
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Amend by adding at the end of Section 1 thereof, the following, to-wit:
"The compensation or salaries of said deputy clerks and deputy marshals shall be fixed and determined in accordance with the provisions of the certain Act approved August 6th, 1925 (See Georgia Laws 1925, pages 396 to 399 inclusive) entitled An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to abolish the Justice Courts and the office of Justice of the Peace and office of Notary Public and ex-officio Justice of the Peace, and to establish and create in lieu thereof a Municipal Court in and for the City of Columbus and County of Muscogee, and to define its jurisdiction and powers, etc., approved August 12th, 1915, as amended."
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 654. A bill to be entitled an Act to empower the City of Columbus to pass zoning and planning laws and for other purposes.
The Senate amendment to House Bill No. 654 was disagreed to.
The following resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:
By Mr. Mooty of TroupHouse Resolution No. 140. A resolution relative to
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sine die adjournment, declaring certain days to be dies non, and for other purposes.
The following resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Municipal Government:
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 141-841a. A resolution providing for appointment of a committee to obtain certain information relative to the passage of House Bill No. 762, and for other purposes.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. A.lexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to be entitled an :\ct to make, for the fiscal years 1930-1931, appropriation for the ordinary expenses of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Departments of the State Government, the support and maintenance of the public institutions and the educational interests of the State, and for other purposes.
The House was again resolved into a committee of the whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Tucker of Berrien as the Chairman thereof.
The Committee of the whole House arose and through its . chairman, reported progress, and asked leave to sit a gam.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. R. D. Fox of Mcintosh and Hon. W. \V. Mundy of Cedartown.
Mr. \Yall of Putnam moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed, and House Bill No. 362 went over as unfinished business.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock P. l\1.
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AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 o'clock, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:
Adams of Elbert
Burch
Adams of Wilkes
Burgin
Adkins
Byars
Alexander of Chatham Cail
Alexander of DeKalb Cannon
Alford
Chalker
Allen
Cochran
Andrews
Coleman
Arnold
Collier
Ashley
Colson
Atwood
Cone
Awtrey
Cooper
Bandy
Courson
Barker
Cozart
Barrett
Crawford
Battle of Muscogee Cromartie
Battle of Schley
Crowe
Bearden
Culpepper of Echols
Beasley
Culpepper of Fayette
Beaton
Davis of Floyd
Bedingfield
Davis of Mitchell
Bell
Dickey
Bennett
Dominick
Bentley
Duncan
Blalock
Dykes
Bland
Edmondson
Bostwick
Edwards of Gilmer
Boykin of Carroll
Edwards of Lowndes
Boykin of Lincoln Ellard
Brannen
Ellis
Brock
Fagan
Brown of Emanuel Felker
Brown of Fulton
Fowler
Brown of Greene
Franklin
Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton
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Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills MontgomerY Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook
Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Simmons
Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn Mr. Speaker
Mr. New of Laurens moved that when the House adjourn this afternoon that it stand adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock, and that the House do not adjourn until this afternoon at six o'clock, and the motion prevailed.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
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By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to be entitled an Act to make, for the fiscal years 1930-1931, appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Departments of the State Government, the public institutions and educational interests of the State, and for other purposes.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved that when the House take up the Substitute to House Bill No. 362, said Substitute known as the Culpepper-Tucker Substitute, that it be considered in its entirety and not item by item, and the motion prevailed.
The House was again resolved into a Committee of the whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Tucker of Berrien as the Chairman thereof.
The Committee of the whole House arose and through its .Chairman reported progress and asked leave to sit agatn.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Han. H. M. Flanders of Swainsboro, Emanuel County.
Mr. Burgin of Marion moved that the House do now adiourn and the motion prevailed, and House Bill No. 362 went over as unfinished business.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Chick of Walton.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
THURSDAY, AucusT 15, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules. 2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time. 4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application. 5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
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By Mr. Cail of Screven-
House Resolution No. 142. A resolution memorializing the War Department relative to the 122nd Infantry, Georgia National Guard, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 806 was recommitted to the Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House was read the second time and recommitted:
By Messrs. Cooper and Gillen of BibbHouse Bill No. 837. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend
the charter of the City of Macon, and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmslte constitutional majority the following resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Dorsey of the 48thSenate Resolution No. 57. A resolution for release of
J. Q. Wilson surety on bonds.
By Mr. Dorsey of the 48thSenate Resolution No. 58. A resolution for release of
J. Q. Wilson as surety on bonds.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House as amended, to-wit:
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By Mr. ~olson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 275. A bill authorizing special districts in Glynn County for sanitation, etc.
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 143. A bill providing for tax on net mcomes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Patten of Lanier, Stone of Union, and others-
House Resolution No. 99. A resolution requesting Georgia delegation in Congress to introduce certain amendment.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 24. A bill making it unlawful for any person to carry on business under an assumed name.
By Mr. Rich.ardson of Lee-
House Bill No. 547. A bill for the protection of certain animals in Lee County.
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By Mr. Rabun of Jefferson-
House Bill No. 33. A bill to repeal an Act to prohibit fishing in certain counties.
By Mr. Burgin of Marion-
House Bill No. 294. A bill to amend an Act permitting the Treasurer of Marion County to pay premium on Tax Commissioner's Bond.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 297. A bill to amend the charter of . Augusta.
By Mr. Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 479. A bill authorizing Board of Education of Savannah to administer certain funds.
By Mr. Mills of ChathamHouse Bill No. 480. A bill providing that Savannah may
change educational limitations.
By Mr. Edmondson of ChattoogaHouse Bill No. 495. A bill to repeal an Act to mcorpo-
rate the Menlo School District.
By Mr. Richardson of Lee-
House Bill No. 546. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues.
By Mr. Osborne of Oconee-
House Bill No. 676. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Oconee.
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By Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 679. A bill to repeal an Act creating charter of Denton.
By Mr. Westbrook of DoughertyHouse Bill No. 707. A bill to amend charter of Albany.
By Mr. Phillips of Telfair-
Hause Bill No. 720. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Telfair County.
By Mr. Hanie of White-
House Bill No. 755. A bill creatmg Board of Commissioners for White County.
By Messrs. Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 779. A bill to amend an Act creating Municipal Court for Macon.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Dame of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 256. A bill fixing salary of the Judge of County Court of Clinch Connty.
By Mr. Williams of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 258. A bill permitting semmg for fish during certain periods.
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By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 253. A bill directing the Board of School Commissioners of Blue Ridge to provide how certain funds shall be used and expended.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39thSenate Bill No. 267. A bill amending the charter of Canton.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 257. A bill fixing compensation of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in certain counties.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 842. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Lamar County.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 843. A bill to amend the charter for the City of Chamblee.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 844. A bill to change the time for collection of commutation road tax for County of Tattnall.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 845. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Doraville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Cochran of Thomas-
House Bill No. 846. A bill to place Solicitor-General of Southern Circuit on salary basis.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
Mr. Alexander of Chatham County, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass:
House Bill No. 12 by Mr. Henderson of Carroll.
House Resolution No. 13-66a by Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty, by substitute.
House Bill No. 423 by Mr. Mallard of Charlton, as amended.
House Bill No. 262 by Mr. Phillips of Tift, as amended.
House Bill No. 263 by Mr. Phillips of Tift, as amended.
House Bill No. 273 by Mr. Phillips of Tift, as amended.
House Resolution No. 52-480c by Mr. Awtrey of Cobb, as amended.
House Bill No. 554 by Mr. Stewart of Atkinson, as amended.
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House Resolution No. 64-527a by Mr. Edwards of Lowndes, as amended.
House Bill No. 455 by Mr. West of Randolph, as amended.
House Bill No. 328 by Mr. Beaton of Ware, as amended.
House Bill No. 162 by Messrs. Brannen and Cone of Bulloch et al, as amended.
House Bill No. 401 by Mr. Barrett of Stephens, as amended.
House Bill No. 116 by Mr. Barrett of Stephens, as amended.
House Bill No. 298 by Messrs. Pilcher, Parker and Traylor of Richmond, by substitute.
House Bill No. 167 by Mr. Felker and Chick of Walton, as amended.
House Bill No. 148 by Mr. Thrash of Coffee, by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, ALEXANDER of Chatham, Chairman.
Mr. Hightower of Upson County, Chairman of the Committee on Banks and Banking, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Banks and Banking has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back l:o the House with the recommendation that:
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Senate Bill No. 259 do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, HtGHTOWER of Upson, Chairman.
Mr. Andrew~ of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 202 do not pass. House Bill No. 791 do pass. House Biil No. 599 do pass by substitute. House Bill No. 820 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS. of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
House Bill No. 33. An :\ct to repeal an Act entitled "An A"ct to prohibit fishing in counties having a population of not more than 22,602 or less than 22,602; providing penal ties for violation thereof, and for other purposes."
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House Bill No. 154. An Act to amend the Act creating City Court of Macon.
House Bill No. 621. :\n Act to create the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the County of Clinch, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 737. An Act to regulate live stock dealers in Mcintosh County, Providing for the registration and payment of a license fee py them defining the term "live stock dealer" and the term "Agent" as used in said Act.
House Bill No. 740. An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to abolish Justice Courts and the office of Justice of the Peace and Ex-officio Justice of the Peace and to establish in lieu thereof a Municipal Court for the City of Columbus and County of Muscogee etc., and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 779. An Act to amend an Act creating the Municipal Court of the City of Macon, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 546. An Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues, etc., and for other purposes, approved August 6th, 1921, as amended by Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia of 1922, and for other purposes.''
House Bill No. 547. An Act for the protection of furbearing animal~ in Lee County, Georgia, etc., and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 679. An Act to repeal an Act creating a charter for the Town of Denton, approved August 21, 1911, to create and establish a charter for the City of Denton, etc., and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 707. An Act amending an Act creating a new charter for the City of Albany approved August 18, 1923.
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House Bill No. 720. An Act to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Telfair County, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 755. An Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of White to define their duties etc., and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 24. An Act making it unlawful for any person, persons or partnen:hip to carry on a business under an assumed fictitious or tntde name without filing an affidavit in the office of Clerk of the Superior Court, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 294. An Act to amend an Act approved August 11, 1925, to authorize the County Treasurer upon order of County Commissioners to pay the Premium on Tax Commissioner's Bond.
House Bill No. 297. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, etc., and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 479. An Act to authorize the Board of Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham to administer funds appropriated for or contributed toward teachers' retirement allowances or pensions.
House Bill No. 480. An Act to provide for the changing ipso facto of the provisions in the charter of the Board of Public Education of the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham relative to the limitation of the use of public educational funds to the education of children between the ages of six and eighteen years, when and if the General Assembly shall remove or change the limitation of the use of such funds to accord with the provisions of the general law on the subject.
House Bill No. 495. An Act to repeal an Act to incorporate the Menlo School District in Chattooga County, approved August 22, 1905, and for other purposes.
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House Bill No. 676. An Act to amend an Act to create Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Oconee, and for other purposes.
House Resolution No. 99. A resolution requesting the Georgia Delegation in Congress to introduce an amendment making Reforrestation, Naval Stores Products, and Peach Growing eligible to participate in relief measures of the Federal Farm Board.
Respectfully submitted, MALLARD of Charlton, Chairman.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall County, Chairman of the Com!llittee on General Agriculture No. 1, submitted the followmg report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Agriculture No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 625 do pass as amended. Senate Bill No. 158 do pass. Senate Bill No. 217 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, BEASLEY of Tattnall, Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 473 do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 261 do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 138 do pass as amended. Senate Bill No. 222 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, NEW of Laurens,
Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bills Nos. 160, 207 and 206 do pass.
House Bills Nos. 287, 644, 710, 835 and 838 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 17 do not pass.
House Bills Nos. 365, 642, 557, 475, 582, 527, 400, 763, 166, 342, 504, 255, 660, 278, 257, 256, 254 and 681 do not pass.
House Resolution No. 46 do not pass.
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Bills and Resolutions herewith returned. Respectfully submitted, DAvis of Mitchell, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill No. 12. A bill to appropriate $15,000 to Fourth District A. & M. School.
By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Ellard of Habersham-
House Bill No. 116. A bill to appropriate $135,000 to 9th District A. & M. School.
By Messrs. Thrash of Coffee and Cromartie of Jeff Davis-
House Bill No. 148. A bill to appropriate $50,000 to South Georgia Junior State College.
By Messrs. Brannen and Cone of Bulloch and others-
House Bill No. 162. A bill to appropriate $190,000 for Normal School at Statesboro.
By Messrs. Chick and Felker of Walton-
House Bill No. 167. A bill to appropriate $130,000 to 5th District A. & M. School.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 262. A bill to appropriate $15,000 to Coastal Plain Experiment Station.
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By Messrs. Phillips of Tift and Davis of Mitchell-
House Bill No. 263. A bill to appropriate $33,916.32 to South Georgia A. & M. School.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 273. A bill to appropriate $20,000 to South Georgia A. & M. School.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 287. A bill to provide that an injury shall be prima facie evidence of negligence in suits against railroad companies.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 298. A bill to authorize construction of dormitories at Training School for Mental Defectives at Gracewood.
By Mr. Beaton of Ware and others-
House Bill No. 328. A bill to appropriate funds for erection of nurses home at Tuberculosis Sanitarium at Alto.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 401. A bill to amend the Code relative to the expense of the Georgia Library Commission.
By Mr. Mallard of Charlton and others-
House Bill No. 423. A bill to provide for expense:> of members of State Canal and Waterways Commission.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin and others-
House Bill No. 455. A bill to appropriate $25,000 to Prison Commission.
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By Mr. Brown of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 599. A bill to provide for the appointment of auditor by Commissioners of certain counties.
By Mr. Harris of Terrell and _others-
House Bill No. 625. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of State Entomologist.
By Mr. McKoy of Coweta and others-
House Bill No. 644. A bill to amend an Act providing for payment of expenses incurred while bringing back fugitives from justice.
By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb--
House Bill No. 710. A bill to prohibit use of fictitious letter heads.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 791. A bill to give Tax Collectors tn certain counties the powers of sheriffs as to collection of taxes.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 820. A bill to create office of Tax Commissioner of Bartow County.
By Mr. Cochran of Thomas-
House Bill No. 835. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Thomasville.
By Mr. Hatcher of Johnson-
House Bill No. 838. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Wrightsville.
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By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
House Resolution No. 13-66a. A resolution to appropriate $10,000 to keep Flint River from overflowing on State ~egro School Property.
By Mr. Awtrey of Cobb-
House Resolution No. 52-480c. A resolution to provide for care of Confederate Cemetery at Marietta.
By Mr. Edwards of Lowndes-
House Resolution No. 64-572a. A resolution to appropriate $50,000 to State Board of Entomology.
By Mr. Rawls of the 8th-
Senate Bill No. 138. :\ bill to provide that certain business records may be admitted in evidence.
By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 158. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Director of Bureau of Markets.
By Mr. Rawls of the 8th-
Senate Bill No. 160. A bill to amend an Act creatmg Board of Pharmacy.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 206. A bill to authorize acceptance of plea of guilty in Superior Courts.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd--
Senate Bill No. 207. A bill to authorize SolicitorsGeneral to prefer accusations in Superior Courts.
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By Mr. Sibley of the 19th-
Senate Bill No. 217. A bill to regulate sale of milk manufactured from imitations of milk.
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th-
Senate Bill No. 222. A bill to regulate operation of trains by separate and independent roads.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 259. A bill to permit banks m certain cities to establish branch banks in same city.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 457. A bill to amend the Code relative to the general execution docket in certain counties.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Goolsby of Monroe-
House Bill Nci. 796. A bill to create the County of Monroe as an independent school tax district.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Rosser of Walker and Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 815. A bill to create office of Tax Commissioner for County of Atkinson.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 830. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Barnesville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 831. A bill to amend an Act creating an Advisory Board for Lamar County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, wa~ agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 832. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Barnesville.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 826. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for County of Richmond.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 827. A bill to amend the Code to permit Commissioners of certain counties to levy a road maintenance tax.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Martin of Liberty-
House Bill No. 829 A bill to regulate live stock industry in Liberty County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Bedingfield, Coleman and New of LaurensHouse Bill No. 816. A bill to incorporate .the Town of
Montrose.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 824. A bill to create a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Haralson County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By. Mr. Trotter,of Taliaferro-
Hause Bill No. 825. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Crawfordville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 833. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Barnesville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lankford of the 50th-
Senate Bill No. 247. A bill to exempt citizens in certain counties from road duty.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Messrs. Smith of the 25th and Platt of the 7thSenate Bill No. 56. A bill to amend the Workmen's
Compensation Act. Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39thSenate Bill No. 267. A bill to amend the charter of
the Town of Canton. Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 253. A bill to empower School Commissioners for City of Blue Ridge to make certain payments.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 257. A bill to fix compensation of County Commissioners of certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Williams of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 258. A bill to permit semmg for fish under certain conditions and certain periods of the year.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Dame of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 256. A bill to fix salary of Judge of County Court of Clinch County.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Dorsey of the 48th-
Senate Resolution No. 57. A resolution to release J. Q.
Wilson as surety on a bond. Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Dorsey of the 48thSenate Resolution No. 58. A resolution to release J. Q.
Wilson as surety on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
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By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to be entitled an Act to make, for the fiscal years 1930-1931, appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Departments of the State Government, the support and maintenance of the public institutions and the educational interests of the State, and for other purposes.
The House was again resolved into a Committee of the Whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Tucker of Berrien as the Chairman thereof:
The Committee of the Whole Hou~e arose and through its .Chairman, reported progress and asked leave to sit agam.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. W. G. Haney, Hon. C. A. Giles, Hon. Bart Wilson of Baldwin and Hon. J. M. Patton of Walker.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed, and House Bill No. 362 went over as unfinished business.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. Montgomery of Webster, Harris of Terrell and Moore of Colquitt.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
3:00 o'clock, P.M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
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Under the call of the Speaker the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Walker of PierceHouse Bill No. 819:
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Article 8, Section 4, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, so as to authorize. Pierce County, Georgia to levy an additional tax for high school purposes when approved by a majority of the qualified voters of said County voting at an election to pass upon such a tax.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that Article 8, Section 4, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution of Georgia, as heretofore amended, shall be further amended by adding at the end thereof a new subparagraph in the following words, to-wit: "Pierce County, Georgia shall be authorized to levy a tax for high school purposes of not to exceed twenty cents on the one hundred dollars of all the taxable property in said County, in addition to all other taxes which it is now authorized by law to levy, upon approval of a majority of the qualified voters of said County, voting at an election held for the purpose of passing upon such a tax. If and when this amendment shall be ratified, it shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pierce County to call a special election to pass upon said tax, which election shall be held in the same manner as other elections held in said County. Notice of said election shall be published by said Commissioner in the newspaper in which sheriff's advertisements in said County are published once a week for four consecutive weeks before said election is held. The rate of
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taxation to be levied for high school purposes shall be that recommended by the Board of Education of Pierce County, but not to exceed the limit herein specified. The returns of said election shall be made to the Ordinary of said County and the result declared by him. If the first election held should be adverse to such a tax, it shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of said County to again submit to the voters of Pierce County the question of whether such tax shall be levied when he is requested so to do by the Board of Education of Pierce County, provided elections shall not be held for this purpose within less than six months of each other. When a tax for high school purposes is approved by the voters of Pierce County, it shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues to include in his next regular annual levy of taxes such tax for high school purposes as may be approved by the voters of said County and annually thereafter when the regular county levy is made. All moneys arising from said tax shall be turned over to the Board of Education of Pierce County, Georgia, for expenditure for high school purposes only and said Board shall have the right to make such arrangements with the Blackshear High School and other high schools in the County for high school work as it may deem advisable."
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that whenever the proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two houses of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals, with the ayes and nays taken thereon, the Governor shall and he is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said amendment to be published in at least two newspapers in each congressional district in this State for the period of two months next preceding the time of holding the next general elections.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the amendment to the Constitution herein proposed
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shall be submitted for ratification or rejection to the voters of this State at the next general election to be held on Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1930. All persons voting at said election in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words "For amendment to authorize Pierce County, Georgia, to levy extra tax for high school purposes," and all persons opposed to the adoption of the amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words "Against amendment to authorize Pierce County, Georgia, tq, levy extra tax for high school purposes."
Sec. 4. That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to certify the rewlts of the vote on this amendment to the Governor, and when such vote is so certified, if it shall appear that a majority of the qualified voters voted in favor of said amendment, then the same shall become a part of Article 8, Section 4, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, and the Governor shall issue his proclamation to that effect as provided by law.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.
The bill involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Battle of Muscogee
Adams of Wilkes
Battle of Schley
Adkins
Bearden
Alexander of Chatham Beasley
Alford
Beaton
Al~en
Bedingfield
Arnold
Bell
Ashley
Bennett
Atwood
Blalock
Awtrey
Bostwick
Bandy
Boykin of Carroll
Barker
Brannen
Barrett
Brock
Brown of Emanuel Brown of Greene Burgin Byars Chalker Chick Cochran Coleman Colson Cone Cozart Crawford Crowe
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Culpepper of Echols Kennedy
Culpepper of Fayette Kiker
Davis of Floyd
Kimbrough
Davis of Mitchell
Kinnard
Dickey
King
Duncan
Kirby
Edmondson
Lance
Edwards of Gilmer
Lee
Edwards of Lowndes Lewis
Ellard
Lord
EIUs
McClain
Fagan
McGehee
Felker
McKelvey
Fowler
McKoy
Franklin
McWhorter
Gillen
Mansell
Goolsby
Mardre
Grayson
Martin of Liberty
Gullatt
Maynard
Hanie
Meredith
Hardin
Mooty
Harris of Crisp
Mundy
Harris of Terrell
Neisler
Harrison
Nelson of Cook
Hatcher
Nelson of Macon
Hewell
New
Hightower
Osborn
Hodges
Owen
Holt
Pace
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Parker of Richmond
Howard of Long
Parr
Hubbard
Patten
Huddleston
Peebles
Hutcheson
Perkins
Jackson
Phillips of Telfair
Johnson of Franklin Phillips of Tift
Johnson of Seminole Pilcher
Johnston
Pope
Kempton
Powell of Emanuel
Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Ram speck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Sloan Stewart Stokes Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wind Wood
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Andrews Bentley Bland
Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Fulton Burch Cail
Cannon Collier Cooper Courson
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Cromartie Dominick Dubose Dykes Freeman Geer Griffin Hancock Henderson Howell .James .Jones of Burke .Jones of Lumpkin
.Jones of McDuffie Key Lanham Lochliear Logan McElreath Mallard Martin of Troup Mills Montgomery Moore Mullins Nottingham
Oliver Parker of Colquitt Peterson Shaw Stanton Still Stone Thomoson Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wilkes Yawn Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the paEsage of the bill the ayes were 156, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette asked unanimous consent that the House stay in session until six o'clock this afternoon and that when the House adjourn it stand adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock. The request was granted.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to be entitled an Act to make for the fiscal years 1930-1931, appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Departments of the State Government, the support and maintenance of the public institutions and the educational interests of the State, and for other purposes.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved that when the House was resolved into a Committee of the Whole House thatJ the House instruct the Committee of the \\'hole House to re-
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port House Bill No. 362 back to the House by 4:30 o'clock this afternoon, and the motion prevailed.
The House was again resolved into a Committee of the
Whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Tucker of
Berrien as the Chairman thereof.
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its Chairman reported Home Bill No. 362 back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass as amended.
Mr. New of Laurens moved the previous question.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee moved that further con-. sideration of House Bill No. 362 be postponed until next Tuesday.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
The following amendments to House Bill No. 362, offered by the Committee of the Whole House, were read and adopted:
1. Amend by adding a new item immediately following Item "R" page 4, and Section 2 to be known as Item "S" with words and figures a~ follows: (S) For the purpose of eradicating tuberculosis in domestic animals $12,500.00 annually.
2. Amend by striking out $100,000.00 for the year 1930 and $100,000.00 for the year 1931 in Section 2, Paragraph "R" and inserting in lieu thereof the sum of $50,000.00 for the year 1930 and $50,000.00 for the year 1931.
3. Amend Item (i) Section 7 by striking out figures $51,800, and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $31,800.
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4. Amend Section 8, Item (a) by adding after the word "Law" of the second provision the following words, to-\\' it: "which said allocated funds are hereby appropriated in addition to the sum of $5,003,200.00 above set forth.
5. Amend Sub-section C of Section by striking sum of $21,353.28 and substituting the figures $27,507.82.
6. Amend by striking from Section 10, sub-section (a), at the top of page 6 the word "Federal."
7. Amend by striking from Section 10, Sub-section (c) the following words: "available on receipt of an equal sum of money apportioned to the State by the Federal Government."
8. Amend Section 10 sub-section (d) by changing the figures $210,000.00 to read $250,000.00.
9. Amend Section 10, Item (e) by striking the figures $60,000 for 1930 and $60,000 for 1931 and substituting the figures therefor $72,270.00 for each year.
10. Amend Section 11, Item (b) by striking $35,000.00 for 1930 and $35,000.00 for 1931 and substituting therefor $70,000.00 for 1930 and $70,000.00 for 1931.
11. Amend Section 15 by adding at the end thereof the following words: Provided that if at any time there is not enough money in the treasury to pay all appropriations, that priority is accorded, and this appropriation shall be paid in full before other appropriations are paid.
12. Amend Section 16, Paragraph C by striking out $1,500.00 for the year 1930 and $1,500,00 for the year 1931 and insert in lieu thereof nothing.
The following amendments to House Bill No. 362 offered by the Committee of the \Vhole House were read and adopted:
13. Amend Section 24 by striking out Items (b) and (c) and substituting therefor an Item known as Item (b) which shall read:
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"For maintenance of Veterans Service Office as provided by law ........................ $11,400.00 $11,400.00"
so that said Section as amended shall read as follows:
Section 24. Veterans Service Office.
(a) For the salary of the Director of the Veterans Service Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S 3,600.00
$3,600.00
(b) For maintenance of Veterans Service Office as provided by law ........... $11,400.00 $11,400.00
14. Amend Section 25, Item (e), by striking the figures $185,000 for each of the years 1930-1931, and substituting the figures $210,000 for each of the aforesaid years.
15. Amend Section 25, sub-section (h) by adding at the end of the sub-section the following:
"Provided further that 80% of both Federal and State Smith-Lever funds shall be used for actual pay of county agents and Home Economic agents and should more than 20% be used in administration expenses the Governor shall not be authorized to sign any warrants drawn on the State appropriation, and also no county shall be required to match said funds."
16. Amends Section 25, Item (v), by striking the figures $40,000.00 wherever they appear, and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $50,000.00.
17. Amend Section 25, Item (t), by striking the figures $40,000 for the year 1930 and 1931, and substituting the figures $50,000 for each of said years, provided that they are authorized to pay their current indebtedness from this appropriation.
18. Amend Section 25, Paragraph U-3, by adding at the end of said Paragraph U-3 (which provides maintenance for school at Powder Springs) the following words:
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"For re-covering main buildings, and other necessary and emergent repairs, the sum of five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be neces~ary."
19. Amend Section 25, Item U-4, by striking figures $25,000.00,and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $30,000.00.
20. Amend Seeton 25Z by adding after said Section the following:
"And an additional amount for support and maintenance of $20,000 for the year 1930 and $20,000 for the year 1931, provided these additional amounts for maintenance shall not be available unless the Georgia Industrial and Normal College for colored at Alcany secures to the satisfaction of the Governor donations of not less than $40,000 for buildings to be erected on the property of the State during 1930."
21. Amend Section 30, Paragraph 3, by adding after the words "State Banking Department" as contained in said Paragraph, the following:
"Provided, however, that the license fees or fines collected by said Department and herein appropriated shall not be applied so as to supplement the salary of any of the officers, employees or agents of said Department as is now provided by law."
So that when amended said Paragraph 3 of Section 30 of said bill shall read as follows:
"State Banking Department. To be maintained by the collection of fees, fines, etc., from State Banks, persons, firms, partnerships, and corporations now under or which may hereafter be placed under supervision of State Banking Department. Provided, however, that the license fees or fines collected by said Department and herein appropriated shall not be applied so as to supplement the salary of any of the officers, employees or agents of said Department as is now provided by law."
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The report of the committee, which was favorable tb the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
The bill involving an appropriation, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adkins
Dykes
Alexander of Chatham Edmondson
Allen
Edwards of Gilmer
Andrews
Edwards of Lowndes
Ashley
Ellard
Atwood
Ellis
Bandy
Felker
Barker
Franklin
Barrett
Gillen
Battle of Schley
Gullatt
Bearden
Harrison
Beasley
Henderson
Bedingfield
Hightower
Bennett
Hodges
Blalock
Hubbard
Bostwick
Hutcheson
Boykin of Carroll
Jackson
Boykin of Lincoln
Jones of Lumpkin
Brannen
Kempton
Brown of Emanuel
Kennedy
Brown of Fulton
Key
Burch
Kiker
Burgin
Lanham
Byars
Lewis
Chalker
Lochliear
Chick
Logan
Coleman
McWhorter
Cone
Mallard
Cooper
Mardre
Crawford
Maynard
Crowe
Meredith
Davis of Floyd
Neisler
Duncan
Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Osborn Parr Patten Phillips of Tift Pilcher Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Reid Richardson Rosser Scarbrough Slater Sloan Still Stokes Stone Thrash Tippins Traylor Trotter Turner Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Westbrook Wood
Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adams of Wilkes Alexander of DeKalb
Alford Arnold Awtrey
Battle of Muscogee Beaton Bell
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Bland
Johnson of Franklin
Brock
Johnson of Seminole
Brown of Greene
Johnston
Cochran
Kimbrough
Colson
Kinnard
Cozart
King
Cromartie
Kirby
Culpepper of Echols Lance
Culpepper of Fayette Lee
Davis of Mitchell
Lord
Dickey
McClain
Dominick
McGehee
Fagan
McKelvey
Goolsby
McKOY
Grayson
Mansell
Hancock
Martin of Liberty
Hanie
Martin of Troup
Hardin
Mills
Harris of Crisp
Mooty
Hatcher
Mundy
Hewell
Owen
Holt
Parker of Colquitt
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Parker of Richmond
Howard of Long
Perkins
Huddleston
Peterson Phillips of Telfair Pope Rabun Rams peck Rivers Roberts Ross Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Stanton Stewart Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Trapnell Tucker Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Weekes of DeKalb West Wilson Wind
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Bentley Cail Cannon Collier Courson Dubose Fowler Freeman Geer
Griffin Harris of Terrell Howell James Jones of Burke Jones of McDuffie McElreath Montgomery Moore
Mullins Oliver Pace Peebles Shaw Thomoson Wilkes Yawn Mr. Speaker
The roll call was verified.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 97, nays 83.
The bill was lost.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 362.
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The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Mr. West of Randolph and others-
House Resolution No. 143. A resolution expressing sympathy of House to Hon. R. T. Dubose and Hon. J. S. Jones, members of the House who are ill.
Mr. Henderson of Carroll moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. vYilson of Wilcox, Lee of Bacon, Howard of Long and Chalker of Pulaski.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until to.norrow morning at 9: 00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
FRIDAY, AucusT 16, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:
Adams of Elbert
Brown of Fulton
Adams of Wilkes
Brown of Greene
Adkins
Burch
Alexander of Chatham Burgin
Alexander of DeKalb Byars
Alford
Cail
Allen
Cannon
Andrews
Chalker
Arnold
Chick
Ashley
Cochran
Atwood
Coleman
Awtrey
Collier
Bandy
Colson
Barker
Cone
Barrett
Cooper
Battle of Muscogee Courson
Battle of Schley
Cozart
Bearden
Crawford
Beasley
Cromartie
Beaton
Crowe
Bedingfield
Culpepper of Echols
Bell
Culpepper of Fayette
Bennett
Davis of Floyd
Bentley
Davis of Mitchell
Blalock
Dickey
Bland
Dominick
Bostwick
Duncan
Boykin of Carroll
Dykes
Boykin of Lincoln
Edmondson
Brannen
Edwards of Gilmer
Brock
Edwards of Lowndes
Brown of Emanuel Ellard
Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Griffin Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James
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Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan Lord McClain McElreath McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills MontgomerY Moore Mooty
Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger
Shaw Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn Mr. Speaker
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
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By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Messrs. Grayson, Alexander and Mills of ChathamHouse Resolution No. 144. A resolution relative to
the U. S. S. Olympia being presented to the State of Georgia for the State Port of Savannah, instead of scrapping the said ship, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 847. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Macon. Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of BibbHouse Bill No. 848. A bill to amend an Act creating
Board of Commissioners for County of Bibb. Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill No. 849. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of special criminal bailiffs in Bibb County.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 850. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
. House Bill No. .851. A bill to provide for regulation of
msurance compames. Referred to Committee on Insurance.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 852. A bill to permit insuring with companies not authorized to do business in this State.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 853. A bill to amend the Code relative to deposit from fire insurance companies chartered under the laws of other states.
Referred to Committee on Insurance.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 854. A bill to amend the charter of the City of East Point.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Martin of Troup and others-
House Bill No. 855. A bill to provide for planting of quail in each county and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Bill No. 856. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to a tax on incomes.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Brown of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 145-856a. A resolution to pay the pension due to Mrs. L. I. McMichael.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional maiority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 67. A resolution most respectfully calling the attention of the House to the short time remaining in the present session.
And further, most respectfully requesting the house to send it this week if possible, all appropriation bills, general and special, as well as any further tax measures it may contemplate passing.
And further, most respectfully requesting, the House to begin consideration not later than Tuesday morning of
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1101
next week of the large number of Senate bills now in the house, and thereafter to cease to consider and pass any further House measures by reason of the lack of time in the Senate for further consideration of such House measures.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
maiority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Rosser of Walker and Stewart of Atkinson.House Bill No. 823. A bill to repeal an Act creating a
Commissioner of Atkinson County.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has receded from its amendment to the
following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Battle, Meredith and Roberts of MuscogeeHouse Bill No. 654. A bill to empower Columbus to
pass zoning laws.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has concurred in the house amendments to the following bills and resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:
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By Messrs. Redwine of the 26th, Fletcher of the 22nd and Smith of the 25th-
Senate Bill No. 44. A bill to fix the terms of court in the Griffin Circuit.
By Messrs. Williams of the 27th, Myrick of the 1st and Dame of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 241. A bill amending the act giving the U. S. authority to acquire lands in the Okefenokee swamp.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2ndSenate Resolution No. 13. A resolution memorializing
congress to create a \Vaterways and Flood Commission.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Lankford of the 15thSenate Bill No. 271. A bill to repeal an Act creating a
board in Toombs County.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15thSenate Bill No. 270. A bill to create a board in Toombs
County.
By Mr. McElmurray of the 17thSenate Bill No. 269. A bill amending the Act creating
a board in Burke County.
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1103
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill 272. A bill to repeal an Act providing for work on public roads in Toombs County.
By Mr. Bird of the 49th, Williams of the 16th, Peebles of the 18th, Tyson of the 2nd and Nichols of the 3rd-
Senate Bill No. 50. A bill to provide for fishing in fresh water streams.
By Mr. Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 224. A bill to confer certain discretions upon the trial judges in civil and criminal cases.
By Mr. Platt of the 7th and Wright of the 42nd-
Senate Bill No. 139. A bill to prohibit county assessments for State-aid roads.
By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 228. A bill to regulate the practice of chiropody in this State.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional rnaj ority the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Resolution No. 122. A bill for relief of M. J.
Davis as surety.
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By Mr. Felker of Walton-
House Resolution 103. A resolution to furnish Walton County certain reports.
By Mr. Battle of SchleyHouse Resolution No. 91. A resolution for relief of
J. W. Larkin and W. E. Wilson as sureties.
By Messrs. Crowe and Thomason of Worth-
House Resolution No. 85. A resolution for the relief of C. P. Pearson, A. T. Simerly, W. E. lvey and R. L. Deariso as sureties.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of troup-
House Resolution No. 79. A resolution for relief of R. M. Moore as surety.
By Messrs. Davis, Crawford and Lanham of Floyd-
House Resolution No. 102. A resolution authorizing Floyd County to reimburse Mrs. W. H. Ridley the sum of $300.00.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:
By Mr. Walker of Pierce-
House Bill No. 800. A bill to amend Act creating City Court of Blackshear.
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1105
By Mr. Osborne of Oconee-
House Bill No. 799. A bill amending charter of Watkinsville.
By Mr. Adkins of Calhoun-
House Bill No. 798. A bill to amend Act creating City Court of Morgan.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 797. A bill to extend term of office of Solicitor of County Court of Baldwin.
By Messrs. Huddleston and Mullins of Meriwether-
Hause Bill No. 722. A bill to amend Section 1138 of the Penal Code of 1910.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 721. A bill permitting certain counties to pass zoning laws.
By Messrs. Weekes and Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 758. A bill to amend Act establishing new charter for Atlanta.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 807. A bill to amend the charter of Mountain City.
By Mr. Barker of Heard-
House Bill No. 561. A bill to consolidate offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Heard.
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
By Messrs. Wood and DuBose of ClarkeHouse Bill No. 629. A bill to amend Code of 1910.
By Mr. Lee of BaconHouse Bill No. 788. A bill to amend charter of Alma.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 789. A bill to establish a County Criminal Court.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 787. A bill to abolish the County Court of Bacon.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 786. A bill to amend Act creating Municipal Court of Savannah.
By Miss Kempton and Mr. Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 685. A bill to amend Act incorporating College Park.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 781. A bill to create the office of Tax Commissioner for Forsyth.
By Mr. Phillips of Tift-
House Bill No. 780. A bill to amend Act repealing charter of Tifton.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Still and Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 771. A bill to amend Act incorporating Hapeville.
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1107
By Messrs. Hancock and Lord of JacksonHouse Bill No. 759. A bill to amend charter of Jefferson.
By Mr. Tippens of EvansHouse Bill No. 700. A bill to amend charter of Claxton.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 742. A bill to amend the provisions for the Superior Court in Rabun County.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 736. A bill to amend the charter of Forest Park.
By Mr. Mundy of Clayton-
House Bill No. 735. A bill to amend the charter of Lovejoy.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill 180 do pass.
House Bill No. 631 do pass.
House Bill No. 702 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 244 do pass.
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Senate Resohition No. 25 do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, McWHORTER of Oglethorpe, Chairman.
Mr. Alexander of Chatham County, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 15-114a by Messrs. Peebles and McElreath of Bartow do pass.
House Resolution No. 80-644b by Mr. Alexander of Chatham et al, do pass.
House Resolution No. 132-821a by Messrs. Hancock and Lord of Jackson et al, do pass.
House Bill No. 222 by Mr. Floyd delegation do pass.
House Bill No. 249 by Mr. Allen of Baldwin do pass.
House Bill No. 250 by Mr. Allen of Baldwin do pass.
House Bill No. 274 by Mr. Brown of Fulton do pass.
House Bill No. 325 by Mr. Lewis of Hancock et al, do pass.
House Bill No. 456 by Mr. Allen of Baldwin do pass.
House Bill No. 716 by Mr. Johnson of Seminole et al, do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ALEXANDER of Chatham, Chairman.
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Mr. Fowler of Douglas County, Chairman of the Committee on Aviation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Aviation has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 242 by Mr. Goode of the 31st do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
FowLER of Douglas,
Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 817. A bill to provide that in consolidated school districts of the State there shall be five Trustees do pass as amended by the Committee.
House Bill No. 840. An Act to repeal an Act approved August 12, 1929, An Act to provide a county consolidation of school management to be effective in certain counties do pass. Minority report recommends that House Bill No. 840 do not pass.
House Bill No. 836. An Act to amend an Act approved August 20, 1927 creating Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College by changing name to Middle Georgia College do pass.
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House Bill No. 783. An Act to provide for the removal of County School Superintendents of Schools for inefficiency, incapacity, neglect of duty do not pass.
House Bill No. 808. An Act entitled an Act to provide free text books in the Schools of Georgia do pass.
House Bill No. 814. An Act providing for an occupation tax upon all distributors of lubricating oils providing penalties for violations of this Act allocating this tax for free text book fund of the State do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIS of Floyd,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and Resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 823. An Act to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to create a Commissioner of Roads and Revenue3 of the County of Atkinson, Georgia.
House Bill No. 629. An Act to amend Section 886 of the Code of 1910, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 651. An Act to consolidate the offices and duties of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Heard County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 654. An Act to empower the City of Columbus to pass zoning and planning laws, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 685. An Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of College Park, and for other purposes.
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House Bill No. 700. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Claxton.
House Bill No. 721. An Act granting counties of 200,000 population the right to put into operation zoning laws, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 772. An Act to amend Section 1138 of the Penal Code of 1910.
House Bill No. 735. An Act to amend an Act approved September 26, 1891, incorporating the Town of Lovejoy, in the County of Clayton, Georgia.
House Bill No. 736. An Act to amend an Act to incorporate the Town of Forest Park, in the County of Clayton.
House Bill No. 742. An Act to amend an Act providing for holding three terms annually of Rabun Superior Court.
House Bill No. 758. An Act to amend an Act establishing a new Charter for the City of Atlanta.
House Bill No. 759. An Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Jefferson, Georgia, in Jackson County.
House Bill No. 771. An Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Hapeville, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 780. An Act to amend Section 12 of an Act approved August 14, 1920.
House Bill No. 786. An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act amending an Act relating to the abolition of Justice Courts in Chatham County.
House Bill No. 787. An Act entitled an Act to abolish the County Court of Bacon County, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 789. An Act to establish a County Criminal Court in certain counties of this State.
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House Bill No. 797. An Act to extend the term of Office of the Solicitor of the County Court of Baldwin County from two to four years.
House Bill No. 799. An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Watkinsville, Ga.
House Bill No. 807. An Act to amend the charter of the Town of Mountain City, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following House Bill No. 744, and has instructed me, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
J. S. CoLSoN of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following House Bill No. 761 and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute.
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And we further report that we have disposed of all pending bills in this committee.
Respectfully submitted, NEW of Laurens, Chairman.
Mr. Brannen of Bulloch County, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 153 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
BRANNEN of Bulloch,
Chairman.
Mr. Kennedy of Lamar County, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Military Affairs has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No.9 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 188 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
KENNEDY of Lamar,
Chairman.
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Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Municipal Government has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 839 do pass. House Bill No. 841 do pass. House Bill No. 842 do pass. House Bill No. 843 do pass. House Bill No. 845 do pass. Senate Bill No. 254 do pass. Senate Bill No. 267 do pass. House Bill No. 697 do pass. House Bill No. 828 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 633 recommended do pass. House Resolution No. 131-814b recommended do pass. Senate Bill No. 76 recommended do pass.
Respectfully submitted, BuRCH of Dodge, Chairman.
Mr. Logan of Banks County, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Railroads has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has imtructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that: House Bill No. 334 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 226 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, LoGAN of Banks, Chairman.
Mr. King of Newton County, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Bill No. 837 do pass as amended. Senate Bill No. 256 do pass. House Resolution No. 135-834a do pass. House Resolution No. 136-834b do pass. House Resolution No. 138-834d do pass. Senate Resolution No. 57 do pass. Senate Resolution No. 58 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, KING OF NEWTON, Vice-Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Hubbard of WilkinsonHouse Bill No. 180. A bill to amend the Constitution
to exempt farm lands from taxation.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of FloydHouse Bill No. 222. A bill to appropriate $50,000 to
School for the Deaf.
By Mr. Allen of BaldwinHouse Bill No. 249. A bill to make additional appro-
priations to Prison Commission.
By Mr. Allen of BaldwinHouse Bill No. 250. A bill to appropriate $500.00 to
Training School for Boys.
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By Mr. Brown of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 274. A bill to appropriate funds to war veterans' children for education of same.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock and others-
House Bill No. 325. A bill to make appropriations for the little tubercular children at Alto.
By Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee-
House Bill No. 334. A bill to change the name of the Public Service Commission.
By Mr. Allen of BaldwinHouse Bill No. 456. A bill to appropriate $30,000 to
finish Jones Hospital Building at State Sanitarium.
By Mr. Felker of WaltonHouse Bill No. 631. A bill to amend the Constitution,
relative to taxing by county authorities.
By Messrs. Bedingfield, Coleman and New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 697. A bill to repeal charter of the Town of Rockledge.
By Messrs. Crawford and Davis of Floyd-
House Bill No. 702. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to instructing children in an English Education only.
By Mr. Johnson of Seminole and others-
House Bill No. 716. A bill to authorize sale of sand from certain lands.
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By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 744. A bill to provide for hunting of cat squirrels in Rabun County.
By Mr. Davi~, Crawford and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 761. A bill to amend the Code relative to fees for county surveyors.
By Messrs. McvVhorter of Oglethorpe and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 808. A bill to procure free text books for schools in Georgia.
By Messrs. Jones of McDuffie and Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 814. A bill to provide for an occupation tax on distributors of lubricating oils.
By Mr. Brown of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 817. A bill to provide for five Trustees for consolidated school districts.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall and Mr. Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 633. A bill to provide for distribution of funds under management of State Highway Board.
By Mr. Jackson of Bleckley-
House Bill No. 836. A bill to amend an Act creatmg Middle Georgia A. & M. Junior College.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 839. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick.
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By Messrs. Weekes, Alexander and Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 828. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Stone Mountain.
By Mr. Alexander of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 840. A bill to repeal an Act defining the rights, powers and duties of county boards of education in certain counties.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 841. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Thomasville.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 842. A bill to create Board of Commissioners for County of Lamar.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 843. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Chamblee.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 845. A bill to amend the charter for the Town of Doraville.
By Messrs. Peebles and McElreath of Bartow-
House Resolution No. 15-114a. A resolution for an
appropnauon for J. H. Walker, disabled Confederate
Veteran.
By Messrs. Alexander of Chatham and Culpepper of Fayette-
House Resolution No. SG-644b. A resolution to appropriate funds for upkeep of Capitol Building.
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By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Resolution No. 131-814b. A resolution regulating distribution of motor vehicle list.
By Mr. Logan of Banks and others-
House Resolution No. 132-82la. A resolution to appropriate funds for salary of Solicitor-General of Piedmont Circuit.
By Messrs. McKoy and Kinnard of Coweta.
House Resolution No. 135-834a. A resolution to relieve V. E. Manget as surety on a bond.
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Resolution No. 136-834b. A resolution to relieve A. J. Ryals, Jr. as surety on a bond.
By Mr. Martin of Troup---
House Resolution No. 138-834d. A resolution to relieve M. Strickland as surety on a bond.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 9. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing Military Forces of this State.
By Mr. Harris of the 44th-
Senate Bill No. 26. A bill to authorize Highway Board to comply with certain Acts of Congress relative to LaFayette Extension Road.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 188. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing Military Forces of this State.
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By Messrs. Lane of the 13th and Sibley of the 19th-
Senate Bill No. 153. A bill to authorize the business of selling Burial benefits.
By Mr. Atkinson of the 4th-
Senate Bill ~o. 244. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit certain counties to pass zoning laws.
By Messrs. Lawson of the 14th and Sibley of the 19th-
Senate Bill No. 226. A bill to define time of duration of charters granted to purchasers of railroads.
By Mr. Brewer of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 254. A bill to amend the charter for the City of Douglas.
By Mr. Dame of the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 256. ~""bill to fix the Judge of the County Court of Clinch County.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 267. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Canton.
By .Mr. ~eill of the 24th-
Senate Resolution No. 25. A resolution to amend the Constitution relative to a special biennial session.
By Mr. Dorsey of the 48thSenate Resolution No. 57. ~"" resolution for relief of
J. Q. Wilson as surety on a bond.
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By Mr. Dorsey of the 48thSenate Resolution ~o. 58. :\ resolution for relief of
J. Q. Wilson as surety on a bond.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Brown of Emanuel-
House Bill ~o. 599. :\ bill to provide for the appointment of auditors by the Boards of Commissioners in certain counties.
The substitute offered by the Committee was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 791. :\ bill to give Tax Collectors in certain counties the power of sheriffs in regards to collection of taxes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of BartowHouse Bill No. 820. A bill to create office of Tax Com-
missioner in Bartow County.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Cochran of Thomas-
House Bill No. 835. A bill to amend the Act creating City Court of Thomasville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cooper and Gillen of Bibb-
House Bill No. 837. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
The amendment offered by the committee was read and agreed to.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
By Mr. Hatcher of Johnson-
House Bill No. 838. A bill to amend an Act creaung City Court of Wrightsville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the pasoage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 259. .\ bill to provide that banks in certain cities may establish branch banks in same city.
The following committee amendment was read and agreed to:
Committee amends Senate Bill ::-.Jo. 259 by striking the word "city" wherever the same occurs in the caption and the body of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof the word "municipality."
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
The period of unanimous consents having expired, Mr. Alexander of Chatham moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill ="o. 362, known as the "General Appropriations Bill."
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved the previous question and the motion prevailed.
On the motion to reconsider the ayes were 123, nays 10.
The motion to reconsider prevailed.
:Mr. \Yest of Randolph asked unanimous consent that the House be authorized on tomorrow to consider general bills of the House and the request was granted.
Mr. West of Randolph, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules, having had under consideration the calendar of the day, has fixed the following order:
House Bill No. 314, Gross Income or Sales Tax. Respectfully submitted, WEST of Randolph, Vice-Chairman.
The calendar of business recommended bv the Committee on Rules was adopted as the order of business of the House.
Under the order of business adopted by the House, the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill ~o. 314. A bill to be entitled an Act to impose a tax upon the privilege of engaging in certain occupations, providing for the ascertainment, collection and allocation of such tax, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the House reconsidered its action in agreeing to the report of the Committee.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall made the point of order that under Rule No. 153 the House could not again take up House Bill No. 314 for consideration.
The Speaker overruled the point of order.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
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By Mr. Key of Jasper-
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide for the ra1smg of public revenue by a tax upon the privilege of engaging in certain occupations and by a tax upon certain business and commercial transactions and enterprises; to provide for the ascertainment and assessment and collection of such tax; to provide for an appeal and an appellate board; to provide penalties for the violation of the terms thereof; to provide for deductions and exemptions under this Act, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same: That, when used in this Act, the term "person" or the term "company," herein used interchangeably, includes any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint adventure, association, corporatiOn, trust or any other group or combination acting as a unit, and the plural as well as the singular number, unless the intention to give a more limited meaning is disclosed by the context. The term "tax year" or "taxable year" means either the calendar year, or the taxpayers fiscal year when permission is obtained from the tax commission to use the same as the tax period in lieu of the calendar year. The term "sale" or "sales" includes the exchange of properties as well as the sale thereof for money, every closed transaction constituting a sale. The word "taxpayer" means any person liable for any tax hereunder. The term "gross receipts" means the value proceeding or accruing from the sale of tangible property (real or personal), or service, or both, and all receipts, actual or accrued, by reason of the in vestment of the capital of the business engaged in, including interest, discount, rentals, royalties, fees or other emoluments however designated and without any deduction on account of the cost of property sold, the cost of materials used, labor costs, interest or discount paid, or any other
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expense whatsoever; and without any deductions on account of losses. The term "business" as used in this Act shall include all activities engaged in or caused to be engaged in with the object of gain, benefit or advantage either direct or indirect, and not excepting sub-activities, producing marketable commodities used or consumed in the main business activities, each of which sub-activities shall be considered business engaged in, taxable in the cla~s in which it falls. The term "gross proceeds of sales" means the value proceeding or accruing from the sale of tangible property without any deduction on account of the cost of property sold, expense of any kind, or losses.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That from and after the first day of October, one thousand nine hundred twenty nine, there is hereby levied and shall be collected annual privileges taxes against the persons, on account of the business activities, and in the amounts to be determined by the application of rates against values and ;or gross receipts, as the case may be, as follows:
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That upon every person engaging or continuing within this state in the business of manufacturing, compoundmg or preparing for sale, profit or use, any article, substance or substances, commodity or commodities, the amount of such tax to be equal to the value of the articles manufactured, compounded or prepared for sale, as shown by the gross proceeds derived from the sale thereof by the manufacturer or person compounding or preparing the same (except as hereinafter provided), a tax of one-half of one mill on the dollar thereof. The measure of this tax is the value of the entire product manufactured, compounded or prepared for sale, profit or use in this state, regardless of the place of sale or the fact that deliveries may be made to points outside the state.
If any person liable for any tax under Section 3 shall ship or transport his products or any part thereof out of the State without making sale of such products, the value of the products or articles in the condition or form in which
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they existed when transported out of the State shall be the basis for the assessment of the tax imposed in said paragraphs; and the tax commission shall prescribe equitable and uniform rules for ascertaining such values.
In determining value, however, as regards sales from one to another of affiliated companies or persons, or under other circumstances where the relation between buyer and seller is such that the gross receipts from the sale are not indicative of the true value of the subject matter of the sale, the tax commission shall prescribe uniform and eq:1itable rules for determining the value upon which such privilege tax shall be levied, corresponding as near as possible to the gross proceeds from the sale of similar products of like quality or character by the other taxpayers where no common interest exists between the buyer and the seller, but otherwise under similar circumstances and conditions.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That upon every person engaging or continuing within this state in the business of selling any tangible property whatsoever, real or personal, there is likewise hereby levied, and shall be collected, a tax equivalent to two mills on the dollar of the gross receipts of the business; provided, however, that in the case of a wholesaler, jobber or broker, the tax shall be equal to one mill on the dollar of the gross receipts of the business. The classification of wholesaler or jobber shall be used by any person doing a regularly organized jobbing business, known to the trade as such, and having regularly in his exclusive employment one or more traveling salesmen, and who does not sell direct to the consumer or final user.
There shall be excepted from such gross receipts of any person or company all gross receipts taxed under Section 3 of this Act.
There shall be excepted from such gross receipts of any such persons or companies all gross receipts derived from the sale of fertilizer, fertilizer materials or calcium arsenate.
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Sec. 5. Be it further enacted: That upon every person engaging or continuing within this State in the following businesses there shall be levied and collected on account of each of the businesses engaged in, taxes at the rate of three mills on the dollar upon the gross receipts of said business, ta-wi t: Steam railroads, street railroads, electric light and power companies, telephone companies, telegraph compani_es, express companies, natural and artificial gas compames.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted, That upo'n every person engaging or continJing within this state in the business of operating a theater, opera house, moving picture show, vaudeville show, race track, or baseball park, the tax shall be two mills on the dollar upon the gross receipts of any such business.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, That upon every person engaged or continuing within this state in any and every business not included in the preceding sections there is levied and shall be collected a tax equal to two mills on the dollar of the gross receipts of any such business.
There shall be excepted from the receipts of all persons and ;or companies taxed under this Act any amount that may be derived from the business or income of any such person or companies as the State of Georgia is prohibited from taxing under the Constitution of the United States of America.
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, That in computing the amount of tax levied under the provisions of this Act for any year there shall be deducted from the values or from the gross receipts of the business, as the case rnay be, an exemption of thirty thousand ($30,000) dollars of the amount of such values or gross receipts. Every person exercising any privilege taxable hereunder for any fractional part of a tax year shall be entitled to an exemption of that part of the sum of thirty ($30,000) dollars which bears the same proportion of the total sum that the period of
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time during which such person is engaged in such business bears to a whole year.
Sec. 9. Be it further enacted, That if any person after the first day of October, one thousand nine hundred and twenty nine, shall engage or continue in any business for which a privilege tax is imposed by this Act, he shall be deemed to have applied for and to have duly obtained from the State of Georgia a license to engage in and to conduct such business for the current tax year, upon the condition that he shall pay the tax accruing to the State of Georgia under the provisions of this Act; and he shall hereby be duly licensed to do such business.
Sec. 10. Be it further enacted, That there are, however, exempted from this Act: (a) insurance companies which pay to the State of Georgia a tax upon premiums, banks organized under the laws of this or any other state or of the United States, dealers in stocks and bonds or the discounting, buying and selling of notes or other evidences of indebtedness: (b) mutual savings banks not having a capital stock represented by shares and which are operated exclusively for the benefit of depositors; and mutual fire insurance companies not having a capital stock represented by shares, which are operated exclusively for the benefit of their policy holders; (c) labor, agricultural and horticultural societies, and products of farm, including livestock, grove or garden when sold directly by the producer or his authorized agent and so long as said farm products are handled and ;or sold in their original packages, and ;or in original state or condition of or preparation for sale; cemetery companies which are organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of their members; fraternal benefit societies, orders or associations operating under the lodge system and providing for the payment of death, sick, accident or other benefits to members of such societies, orders or associations and to their dependents; mutual building and loan association operated exclusively for the benefit of their members; corporations, associations or societies
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organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific or educational purposes; business leagues, chambers of commerce, boards of trade, civic leagues, and organizations operated exclusively for the benefit of the community and for the promotion of social welfare, none of which companies, organizations, corporations or societies are organized for profit and no part of the income of which insures to the benefit of any private stockholder or individual.
Sec. 11. Be it further enacted, That the tax on retail sales of gasoline shall not be included in nor affected by this Act, but the same shall remain under and be controlled by the Act of the General Assembly approved August 24th, 1927, and amendatory acts thereto.
Sec. 12. Be it further enacted, That the taxes hereby levied shall be payable in quarterly installments, that is to say, all taxes accruing in any quarter shall be payable within thirty (30) days after the expiration of such quarter. The Taxpayer shall, within said period of thirty (30) day8, prepare and mail or otherwise deliver to the State Tax Commission a tax return under oath, together with a remittance for the amount of the taxes due as shown by said return. Said return shall be made upon a form to be prescribed by the State Tax Commission and furnished on application to the taxpayer. All remittance in payment of taxes hereby levied shall be made in cash, or by certified or cashier's check, postal money order or certificates of deposit. Upon receipt of such return and remittance the State Tax Commission shall issue to the taxpayer a receipt for such payment; but the acceptance of such return or remittance, or the issuance of such receipt by the State Tax Commission shall not prevent a re-examination of such return or remittance or a reassessment of the tax as herein provided. :\ll monies received by the State Tax Commission hereunder shall be paid into the State Treasury, and shall be kept, accounted for and disposed of as provided by law. Said tax return, if made by an individual shall be verified by the oath of the taxpayer; or, if this be for any reason im-
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practicable, then by the oath of a duly authorized agent having knowledge of the facts; if said return be made by a corporation or other associations, it shall be verified by the oath of any authorized agent having knowledge of the facts. The State Tax Commission may, for good cause shown, extend the time for the making of any such return or remittance; but in no case shall such extension be for a period exceeding ninety (90) days; and in every case where such an extension is gran ted, six percen tum (6%) per annum interest shall be collected upon the amount of such tax. Provided that when the total annual gross receipts of any person liable under this Act do not exceed twenty-five thousand (825,000.00) dollars, returns may be payable at the end of the month next following the close of the year, and annual returns and payments made monthly instead of quarterly.
Sec. 13. Be it further enacted, That if the taxpayer shall make any error in computing the tax assessable against him the State Tax Commission shall correct such error or reassess the proper amount of taxes, and notify the taxpayer of his action by mailing to him promptly a copy of the corrected assessment, and any additional tax for which such taxpayer may be liable shall be paid within ten days after the receipt of such statement.
Sec. 14. Be it further enacted, That when the State Tax Commission shall have any reason to believe that any return or report made under this Act is untrue or inaccurate, it shall have the authority personally or through designated agents .~o examine the records of any person and to require of such person, his officers, agents, or employees answers under oath, at an examination conducted by any member of the State Tax Commission or its designated agent.
Sec. 15. Be it furtLer enacted, That if any person fail or refuse to make a return, the State Tax Commission shall proceed, in such manner as may seem best, to obtain facts and information on which to base the assessment of
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the tax herein prescribed; and to this end he may by himself or his dHly appointed agent, make examination of the books, records and papers of any such person, and may take evidence, on oath, of any person who he may believe shall be in possession of facts or information pertinent to the subject of inquiry, which oath he or the agent so appointed by him may administer. As soon as possible after procuring such information as he may be able to obtain with respect to any person failing or refusing to make a return, the State Tax Commission shall proceed to assess the tax against such person, and shall notify him of the amount thereof, and his act shall be final as to any person who refused to make a return.
Sec. 16. Be it further enacted, That the tax imposed by this Act shall be a lien upon the property of any person subject to the provisions hereof who shall sell out his business or stock of goods, or shall quit business, and such person shall be required to make the return provided for under this :\.ct within thirty days after the date he sold out his business or stock of goods, or quit business, and his successor in business shall be required to withhold sufficient of the purchase money to cover the amount of said taxes due and unpaid until such time as the former owner shall produce a receipt from the Tax Commission showing that the taxes have been paid. If the purchaser of the business or stock of goods shall fail to withhold purchase money as above provided and the taxes shall be due and unpaid after the thirty day period allowed, he shall be personally liable for the payment of the taxes accrued and unpaid on account of the operation of the business by the former owner.
Sec. 17. Be it further enacted, That there shall be, and there is hereby created a State Tax Board, which shall be composed of the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the State Auditor of the State of Georgia. Such Board shall have the powers and duties prescribed by this Act. If any person having made the return and paid the tax as provided by this Act shall feel aggrieved by any
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assessment or re-assessment made against him by the State Tax Commission, he may apply by petition to the State Tax Board, at any time within thirty (30) days after the notice is mailed to him by the State Tax Commission as aforesaid, for a hearing upon and a correction of the amount of said tax so assessed or re-assessed against him by the State Tax Commission. Said petition shall be in writing, and the same shall be filed in triplicate, and the same shall set forth and show in short and simple form the facts upon the basis of which it is claimed the hearing and reduction should be granted. The State Tax Board shall promptly consider said petition and grant or deny such hearing. If the petition be denied, the petitioner shall be forthwith notified of the fact. If the petition shall be granted, the petitioner shall be notified of the time and place of such hearing. After such hearing, the State Tax Board shall make such order in the premises as may appear to it to be just and lawful, and shall furnish a copy of such order to the petitioner. In the event of a reduction of the tax, the excess paid shall be refunded to the petitioner by the State Tax Commission.
Any Taxpayer who shall be dissatisfied with any order of the State Tax Board may, within thirty (30) days after the rendition of such order, file his bill of complaint in the Superior Court of the County in which the tax accrued, setting forth his grounds of complaint, and such Superior Court shall hear and determine such matter as causes in chancery are heard and determined. Appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court, as in other causes. Any person improperly charged with any tax and required to pay the same may recover the amount paid, together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, in any proper action or suit against the State Tax Commission and the Superior Court of the County in which the tax accrued shall have original jurisdiction of any action to recover any tax improperly collected. It shall not be necessary for the taxpayer to protest against the payment of the tax or to make any
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demand to have the same refunded in order to maintain such suit. In any suit to recover taxes or to collect taxes the court shall adjudge costs to such extent and in such manner as may be deemed equitable.
No injunction shall be awarded by any court or judge to restrain the collection of any tax imposed by this Act, or any part thereof due from any perton, except upon the the ground that the assessment thereof was in violation of the Constitution of the United States, or of this State; or that the same was fraudulently assessed; or that there was an error made in the amount of the tax assessed against such perwn. In the latter case, no injunction shall be granted unless application shall have been first made to the State Tax Board has herein provided for a correction of the alleged error, and unless said State Tax Board shall have refused to correct the same, which facts shall appear from the allegation of the bill of complaint; and no injunction shall be granted to restrain the collection of any tax levied hereunder unless and until the complainant shall give bond as required by law in other suits for injunction on which a bond is required, which bond shall be conditioned for the prompt and full payment of all taxes that may be determined to be due from the complainant by the decree which shall be entered in said cause, and in the event the amount of said assessment as fixed by said decree shall be in excess of the true amount as claimed by the complainant, then also for the prompt and full payment of all penalties. that may have accrued and the cost of said suit.
Sec. 18. Be it further enacted, That a tax due and unpaid under this Act shall constitute a debt due the State and may be collected by action in debt or assumpsit or other appropriate judicial proceeding, which remedy shall be in addition to all other existing remedies; and it shall constitute a lien upon all the property of the taxpayer and the same shall be collected together with an additional five per cent. of the amount of the tax and the costs of collection, if paid within thirty days after the date it was
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due, and an additional two per cent. of the amount of the tax for each succeeding thirty days elapsing before the tax shall have been paid; provided, however, that the additional two per cent. penalty shall not be applied until a ten-day notice of delinquency shall have been ~ent to the taxpayer.
Sec. 19. Be it further enacted, That the assessments of taxes herein made and the returns required therefor shall be for the year ending on the thirty-first day of December; provided, however, that if the taxpayer in transacting his business, keeps the books reflecting the same on a basis other than the calendar year, he may, with the assent of the tax commission, make his annual returns and pay taxes for the year covering his accounting period, as shown by the method of keeping the books of his business.
Sec. 20. Be it further enacted, That the tax imposed by this act shall be in addition to all other licenses and taxes levied by law as a condition precedent to engaging in any business taxable hereunder except as in this Act otherwise specifically provided.
All remittance of taxes imposed by this Act shall be made to the State Tax Commission by bank draft, certified check, cashier's check, or certificate of deposit, who shall issue receipts therefor to the taxpayer and shall pay the money into the State Treasury to be kept and accounted for as provided by law.
Sec. 21. Be it further enacted, That the Secretary of State shall withhold the issuance of any certificate of dissolution or withdrawal in the case of any corporation organized under the laws of this State or organized under the laws of another State and admitted to do business in this State until the receipt of a notice from the State Tax Commission to the effect that the tax levied under this Act against any such corporation has been paid or provided for if any such corporation is a taxpayer under the law, or until he shall be notified by the tax commission that the applicant is not subject to pay a tax hereunder.
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Sec. 22. Be it further enacted, That it shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to make this return provided to be made in this Act; or to make any false or fraudulent return or false statement in any return with intent to defraud the State or to evade the payment of the tax, or any part thereof; imposed by this Act; or for any person to aid or abet another in any attempt to evade the payment of the tax or any part thereof, imposed by this Act; or for the President, Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer of any company to make or permit to be made for any company or association any false return, or any false statement in any return required in this Act, with the intent to evade the payment of any tax hereunder. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment not exceeding one year in the county jail, or punishment by both fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court, within the limitations aforesaid. In addition to the foregoing penalties, any person who shall knowingly swear to or verify any false or fraudulent return, or any return containing any false or fraudulent statement, with the intent aforesaid, shall be guilty of the offense of false swearing, and on conviction thereof, shall be punished in the manner provided by law. Any company for which a false return, or a return containing a false statement a8 aforesaid shall be made, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished, by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars. The criminal courts of the county in which the offender resides, or if a company, in which it carries on business, shall have concurrent jurisdiction to enforce this section.
Sec. 23. The administration of this Act is vested in and shall be exercised by the State Tax Commission, who shall prescribe the forms and reasonable rules of procedure in conformity with this Act for making of returns and for the ascertainment, assessment and collection of the taxes
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imposed hereunder; and the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Act in any of the courts of the State shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tax Commission, who may require the assistance of and act through the prosecuting attorney of any county, and may employ special counsel in any county to aid the prosecuting attorney, but the "prosecuting attorney of any county shall receive no fees or compensation for services rendered in enforcing this ~-\ct in addition to the salary paid by the county to such officer.
Sec. 24. Be it further enacted, That the State Tax Commission is authorized to expend from the funds collected hereunder such sums as may be necessary in its judgment to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.
Sec. 25. Be it further enacted, That if any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of thi:> .-\ct shall for any reason be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this ~-\ct, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
Sec. 26. Be it further enacted, That this .-\ct shall continue in force until the 31st day of December, one thousand nine hundred and thirty one, and shall expire upon said date; provided that no person or company shall be relieved from the taxes accruing under this Act for the tax year or the taxable year one thousand nine hundred and thirty one, or any part thereof.
Sec. 27. Be it further enacted, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with thi:> Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
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By Mr. Arnold of Henry-
:\mend Section 4 by adding the following:
"There shall be excepted from such gross receipts of any such persons or companies all gross receipts derived from the saie of ferti1izer, fertilizer materials or Calcium Arsenate."
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
:\mend by striking the words and figures $12,000.00 wherever they occur in Section Eight of said bill as the amount of exemption and substituting in lieu thereof the words and figures $30,000.00.
By Mr. Davis of Mitchell-
.-\mend Section 10 of the Substitute for Hom:e Bill N'o. 314 by adding after the words "and products of farm" the words "including live stock," said words occuring at or near top of page.
By Mr. Davis of Mitchell-
.-\mend Section 10 of the Substitute by adding after the words "and so long as sold in original packages" by adding immediately after same words "and;or in original state or condition of or preparations for sale."
On the adoption of the Substitute offered by Mr. Key of Jasper, Mr. Martin of Troup called the ayes and the call was not sustained.
On the adoption of the Substitute the ayes were 103, nays 72.
The Substitute was adopted, as amended.
On the question of agreeing to the report of the Committee, Mr. Rosser of Walker called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
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On the question of agreeing to the favorable report of the Committee the ayes were 105, nays 44.
The report of the committee was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill Mr. Parker of Colquitt called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Ad,ams of Wilkes
Davis of Floyd
McGehee
Alexander of Chatham Davis of Mitchell
McKoy
Alexander of DeKalb Duncan
McWhorter
Alford
Dykes
Mallard
Allen
Edmondson
Mardre
Ashley
Fowler
Martin of Liberty
Awtrey
Grayson
Maynard
Bandy
Gullatt
Meredith
Barker
Hanie
Mills
Barrett
Harris of Crisp
Mundy
Battle of Muscogee Harrison
Nelson of Cook
Battle of Schley
Hodges
Nelson of Macon
Bedingfield
Howard of Chatt'h'chee New
Bell
Howard of Long
Nottingham
Bennett
Huddleston
Pace
Blalock
Jackson
Parker of Richmond
Bland
James
Parr
Bostwick
Johnson of SemillDle Patten
Boykin of Carroll
Johnston
Phillips of Tift
Brannen
Jones of Burke
Powell of Emanuel
Brock
Jones of Lumpkin
Powell of Screven
Brown of Emanuel Kempton
Reid
Burch
Key
Roberts
Burgin
Kiker
Ross
Cail
Kimbrough
Scarbrough
Cochran
Kinnard
Simmons
Coleman
King
Slater
Collier
Kirby
Stanton
Cone
Lance
Still
Cozart
Lanham
Stone
Crawford
Lee
Strickland
Cromartie
Lewis
Swain
Crowe
Logan
Taylor
Culpepper of Fayette McClain
Thrash
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Trapnell Traylor Tucker Turner Walker of Brooks
Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weekes of DeKalb
West Westbrook Wood Yawn
Those voting in the negative were 1\fessn:.:
Adams of Elbert Adkins Andrews Arnold Atwood Beasley Beaton Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Greene Byars Cannon Chick Colson Cooper Courson Dickey Dominick Edwards of Gilmer Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Franklin
Geer Gillen Goolsby Hardin Hatcher Hewell Hightower Holt Hubbard Hutcheson Johnson of Franklin Lord McKelvey Mansell Martin of Troup Mooty Mullins Neisler Owen Parker of Colquitt Peebles Perkins
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Bearden Bentley Brown of Fulton Chalker Culpepper of Echols Dubose Edwards of Lowndes Freeman Griffin
Hancock Harris of Terrell Henderson Howell Jones of McDuffie Kennedy Lochliear McElreath
Peterson Phillips of Telfair Pope Purvis Rabun Ram speck Richardson Rivers Rosser Scruggs Seckinger Sloan Stewart Stokes Swint Thomoson Tippins Walker of Ben Hill Weeks of Columbia Wilkes Wilson Wind
Montgomery Moore Oliver Osborn Pilcher Shaw Trotter Mr. Speaker
The roll call was verified.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 44.
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The bill having received the reqms1te constitutional majority was passed, by substitute, as amended.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved that the House immediately transmit the bill to the Senate.
Mr. Martin of Troup gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in passing House Bill No. 314.
Mr. Thrash of Coffee moved that the House do now adjourn, and the motion was lost.
On the motion to immediately transmit, the ayes were 131, nays 14.
The motion to immediately transmit prevailed, and House Bill No. 314 was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Miss Ruth Johnson of Center, Georgia.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Wilson of Wilcox.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
3:00 o'cLOcK, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
Under call of the Speaker the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
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By Mr. Patten of LanierHause Bill No. 834.
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, a3 now amended so as to provide for allowing the City of Lakeland in Lanier County, Georgia, to incur an indebtedness, bonded and;or otherwise, in addition to and separate from the amounts of debts heretofore allowed under said paragraph under certain circumstances, for the purpose of acquiring, holding, managing, maintaining, operating, improving, extending, and otherwise negotiating the Lakeland Railway and ;or other railroad or other transportation properties both real and personal; to authorize said City of Lakeland to levy a tax to repay and retire said indebtedness and to carrv on the business of such transportation facilities; to authorize said City of Lakeland, to issue bonds and other evidence of indebtedness against such transportation property and;or against such city to authorize said city to protect said property against certain competition; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia, which has heretofore been amended, shall be further amended by adding at the end thereof a new sub-paragraph in the following words, to-wit: "And except that the City of Lakeland in Lanier County, Georgia, from time to time as necessary for the purpose of acquiring, holding, enjoying, receiving, possessing, retaining, managing, maintaining, operating, improving, extending, equipping and otherwise handling and negotiating the Lakeland Railway and any extension or branch thereof, together
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with any other transportation property and all rolling stock and terminal facilities connected therewith either within or without the City of Lakeland, either within or without the County of Lanier, including all property and improvements of whatsoever nature both real and personal, or anything else that may be necessary for the maintaining, building, constructing and operating transportation lines and facilities of any kind and character whether rail, bus or otherwi;:.e, may incur an indebtedness, either in the form of bonds, debentures, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness in addition to and separate from the amount of debts hereinbefore in this paragraph allowed to be incurred to an amount the aggregate of which shall be determined by the Mayor and Council of the City of Lakeland, such indebtedness not to be incurred except with the assent of a two-thirds majority of the Mayor and Council of said City of Lakeland. Said City of Lakeland by and through its Mayor and Council shall have authority to issue said bonds, debentures, notes or other evidences of indebtedness as it may see proper, either limiting the security therefor to the railroad or transportation property or any part thereof, or ;and providing that the security therefor shall be the entire assets of said City or any part thereof. Said City of Lakeland is authorized by its Mayor and Council to levy such tax as it may see proper for the purpose of retiring the indebtedness and carrying out the purposes provided for by this amendment. Said City of Lakeland shall have the authority to prescribe such rules and regulations as it may see proper for the operation of said Lakeland Railway and any other transportation property, and to enact such ordinances, rules and regulations as it may see proper for the protection of said railway and;or other transportation property or any extension or branches thereof from paralleling or other competition either within or without the limits of said City of Lakeland or ;and of the County of Lanier for the purpose of protecting and for preserving said railroad and;or other transportation
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properties against loss, depreciation, deterioration or other handicap. Said City of Lakeland shall have authority to sell, lease, hypothecate, consolidate and otherwise handle said Lakeland Railway and;or any other transportation property owned by said City, or any part thereof, and to execute such con tracts, deeds, leases or other instruments of writings necessary or desirable for carrying out any of the authorities and rights delegated by this amendment. Said City of Lakeland is specifically authorized to create such railroad commission or committee as it may see proper, through its Mayor and Council, for the operating and otherwise handling of said Lakeland Railway and;or other transportation property owned by said City and to prescribe such rules and regulations by ordinance or otherwise, and prescribe such qualifications as it may see proper with reference thereto. Said City of Lakeland is authorized to comply with such rules and regulations as it may see proper and execute such forms and other instruments as it may become necessary as will enable it to cooperate with the Georgia Public Service Commission or any other department of the State or )Jational Government which it may determine desirable to co-operate with in carrying out the provisions of this amendment."
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that whenever the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two houses of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals, with the ayes and nays taken thereon, the Governor shall, and he is hereby authorized and instructed, to cause said amendment to be published in at least two newopapers in each Congressional District of this State for a period of two months next preceding the time of holding the next general election.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the above proposed amendment shall be sub-
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mitted for ratification or rejection to the electors of this State at the next general election to be held after publication as provided for in the Second Section of this Act, in the several election districts of this State, at which election every person shall be qualified to vote who is now entitled to vote for members of the General Assembly. All persons voting at such election in favor of adopting this proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots: "For amendment allowing City of Lakeland to acquire, own, operate, sell and otherwise handle The Lakeland Railway and;or other Transportation property, to incur an indebtedness therefor and provide for the retiring thereof," and all persons opposed to the adoption of this amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots: "Against amendment allowing City of Lakeland to acquire, own, operate, sell and otherwise handle The Lakeland Railway and;or other Transportation property, to incur an indebtedness therefor and provide for the retiring thereof."
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Governor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to provide for the submission of the amendment proposed in the first section of this Act to a vote of the people as required by the Constitution of this State in Paragraph 1 of Section 1 of Article 13, by this Act; and if ratified, the Governor shall, when he ascertains such ratification from the Secretary of State, to whom the returns shall be referred in the manner as in cases of election for members of the General Assembly to count and ascertain the results, issue his proclamation for one insertion in one of the daily newspapers in this State, announcing such results and declaring the amendment ratified and said amendment shall thereupon become a part of Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of this State.
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Sec. 5. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and same are hereby repealed.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Cone
Huddleston
Adams of Wilkes
Crawford
Hutcheson
Adkins
Cromartie
Jackson
Alexander of Chatham Crowe
James
Alford
Culpepper of Echols Johnson of Franklin
Allen
Culpepper of Fayette Johnson of Seminole
Andrews
Davis of Floyd
Johnston
Arnold
DaVis of Mitchell
Jones of Burke
Ashley
Dickey
Kempton
Atwood
Dominick
Key
Awtrey
Duncan
Kiker
Bandy
Dykes
Kimbrough
Barker
Edmondson
Kinnard
Barrett
Edwards of Gilmer King
Battle of Muscogee Ellard
Lance
Battle of Schley
Ellis
Lanham
Beasley
Fagan
Lewis
Beaton
Felker
Lord
Bell
Fowler
McClain
Bennett
Franklin
McGehee
Blalock
Goolsby
McKelvey
Bland
Grayson
McKoy
Bostwick
Gullatt
McWhorter
Boykin of Carroll
Hanie
Mallard
Boykin of Lincoln Harris of Crisp
Mansell
Brannen
Harrison
Mardre
Brown of Emanuel Hatcher
Martin of Liberty
Brown of Greene
Hewell
Maynard
Burch
Hightower
Meredith
Byars
Hodges
Mooty
Cail
Holt
Mullins
Chick
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Neisler
Cochran
Howard of Long
Nelson of Cook
Coleman
Hubbard
Nelson of Macon
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New Nottingham Owen Pace Parker of Richmond Parr Patten Peebles Perkins Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun
Rams peck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Swain Swint Thrash
Thomoson Trapnell Trotter Tucker Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting m the negative were :Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Bearden Bedingfield Bentley Brock Brown of Fulton Burgin Cannon Chalker Collier Colson Cooper Courson Cozart Dubose Edwards of Lowndes Freeman Geer Gil'len Griffin
Hancock Hardin Harris of Terrell Henderson Howell Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kennedy Kirby Lee Lochliear Logan McElreath Martin of Troup Mills Montgomery Moore Mundy
Oliver Osborn Parker of Colquitt Peterson Rosser Shaw Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Taylor Tippins Traylor Turner Walker of Ben Hill Wilkes Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 151, nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. Stewart of :\tkinson arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly aro~e to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
Mr. Hightower of Upson arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
By unanimous consent Mr. Stewart of Atkinson was allowed to cast his vote "no," on House Bill "!\'"o. 314, passed at the morning se.;sion.
Under call of the chairman, the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr..\lexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. .\ bill to be entitled an .\ct to make, for the fiscal years 193G-1931, appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Departments of the State Government, the support and maintenance of the State institutions and the educational interests of the State, and for other purposes.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
The following amendments to House Bill No. 362 offered by the Committee of the Whole House were read and adopted:
1. Amend by adding a new item immediately following Item "R" Page 4, and Section 2 to be known as I tern "S" with words and fignes as follows: (S) For the purpose of eradicating tuberculosis in domestic animals $12,500.00 annually.
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2. Amend by striking out $100,000.00 for the year 1930 and $100,000.00 for the year 1931 in Section 2 Paragraph "R" and inserting in lieu thereof the sum of $50,000.00 for the year 1930 and $50,000.00 for the year 1931.
3. Amend Item (i) Section 7 by striking out figures $51,800 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $31,800.
4. Amend Section 8, Item (a) by adding after the word "Law" of the second provision the following words, to-wit: "Which said allocated funds are hereby appropriated in addition to the sum of $5,003,200.00 above set forth.
5. Amend subsection (c) of section by striking sum of $21,353.28 and substituting the figures $27,507.82.
6. Amend by striking from Section 10, subsection (a), at the top of page 6 the word "Federal."
7. Amend by striking from Section 10, subsection (c) the following words: "Available on receipt of an equal sum of money apportioned to the State by the Federal Government.
8. Amend Section 10, subsection (d) by changing the figures $210,000.00 to read $250,000.00.
9. Amend Section 10, Item (e) by striking the figures $60,000 for 1930 and $60,000 for 1931 and substituting the figures therefor $72,270.00 for each year.
10. Amend Section 11, Item (b) by striking $35,000.00 for 1930 and $35,000.00 for 1931 and substituting therefor $70,000.00 for 1930 and $70,000.00 for 1931.
11. Amend Section 15 by adding at the end thereof the following words: Provided that if at any time there is not enough money in the treasury to pay all appropriations, that priority is accorded, and this appropriation shall be paid in full before other appropriations are paid.
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12. Amend Section 16, Paragraph C by striking out $1,500.00 for the year 1930 and $1,500.00 for the year 1931 and insert in lieu thereof nothing.
The following amendments to House Bill No. 362 offered by the Committee of the Whole House were read and adopted:
13. Amend Section 24 by striking out Items (b) and (c) and substituting therefor an Item known as Item (b) which shall read:
"For maintenance of Veterans' Service Office as provided by law ......................... Sl1,400.00
$11,400.00"
so that said Section as amended shall read as follows:
Section 24. Veterans' Service Office (a) For the salary of the
Director of the Veterans' Service Office .................... $ 3,600.00
$ 3,600.00
(b) For maintenance of Veterans' Service Office as provided by law ................. $11,400.00
$11,400.00
14. Amend Section 25, Item (e), by striking the figures $185,000 for each of the years 1930-1931, and substituting the figures $210,000 for each of the aforesaid years.
15. Amend Section 25, subsection (h) by adding at the end of the subsection on the following:
"Provided further that 80% of both Federal and State Smith-Lever funds shall be used for actual pay of county agents and Home Economic agents and should more than 20% be used in administration expenses the Governor shall not be authorized to sign any warrants drawn on the State appropriation, and also no county shall be required to match said funds."
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16. Amend Section 25, Item (v), by striking the figures $40,000.00 wherever they appear, and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $50,000.00.
17. Amend Section 25, Item (t), by striking the figures $40,000.00 for the year 1930 and 1931, and substituting the figures $50,000.00 for each of said years, provided that they are authorized to pay their current indebtedness from this appropriation.
18. Amend Section 25, Paragraph U-3, by adding at the end of said Paragraph U-3 (which provides maintenance for school at Powder Springs) the following words:
"For re-covering main buildings, and other necessary and emergent repairs, the sum of five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary."
19. Amend Section 25, I tern U-4, by striking figures $25,000.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $30,000.00.
20. .\mend Section 25-Z by adding after said section the following:
".\nd an additional amount for support and maintenance of S20,000 for the year 19:30 and $20,000 for the year 1931, provided these additional amounts for maintenance shall not be available unless the Georgia Industrial and Normal College for colored at Albany secures to the satisfaction of the Governor donations of not less than $40,000 for buildings to be erected on the property of the State during 19:30."
21. .\mend Section 30, Paragraph 3, by adding after words "State Banking Department" as contained in said paragraph, the following:
"Provided, however, that the license fees or fines collected by said Department and herein appropriated shall not be applied so as to supplement the salary of any of the officers, employees or agents of said Department as is now provided by law."
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So that when amended said Paragraph 3 of Section 30 of said bill shall read as follows:
"State Banking Department. To be maintained by the collection of fees, fines, etc., from State Banks, persons, firms, partnerships, and corporations now under or which may hereafter be placed under supervision of State Banking Department. Provided, however, that the license fees or fines collected by said Department and herein appropriated shall not be applied so as to supplement the salary of any of the officers, employees or agents of said Department as is now provided by law."
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to, as amended.
By unanimous consent the three minutes explanation of votes was dispensed with.
The bill involving an appropriation, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Alexander of Chatham Boykin of Lincoln
Allen
Brannen
Andrews
Brock
Ashley
Brown of Emanuel
Atwood
Burch
Bandy
Burgin
Barker
Byars
Barrett
Cail
Battle of Musriogee Chick
Battle of Schley
Cochran
Bearden
Coleman
Beasley
Collier
Beaton
Cone
Bedingfield
Cooper
Bell
Crawford
Bennett
Cromartie
Blalock
Crowe
Bland
Culpepper of Echols
Bostwick
Clupepper of Fayette
Boykin of Carroll
Davis of Floyd
Davis of Mitchell Dickey Duncan Dykes Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Ellard Ellis Felker Fowler Franklin Grayson Gullatt Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harrison Hatcher Hightower Hodges
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Howard of Chatt'h'chee Meredith
Howard of Long
Mills
Hubbard
Mullins
Huddleston
Mundy
Hutcheson
Neisler
Jackson
Nelson of Cook
James
Nelson of Macon
Johnson of Franklin New
Johnson of Seminole Nottingham
Johnston
Owen
Kempton
Pace
Kennedy
Parker of Richmond
Key
Parr
Kiker
Patten
Kimbrough
Peebles
King
Perkins
Kirby
Phillips of Telfair
Lance
Phillips of Tift
Lanham
Pilcher
Lewis
Pope
Logan
Powell of Emanuel
Lord
Powell of Screven
McClain
Purvis
McGehee
Rabun
McKoy
Ram speck
McWhorter
Reid
Mallard
Richardson
Mardre
Roberts
Martin of Liberty
Ross
Maynard
Scarbrough Scruggs Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Taylor Thrash Thomoson Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adams of Wi.lkes Alexander of DeKalb Alford Arnold Awtrey Brown of Greene
Dominick Fagan Goolsby Holt Jones of Burke Kinnard McKelvey
Mansell Mooty Peterson Rivers Seckinger Stewart Swint
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Bentley Brown of Fulton Cannon Chalker
Colson Courson Cozart Dubose
Edwards of Lowndes Freeman Geer Gillen
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Griffin Hancock Harris of Terrell Henderson Hewell Howell Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Lee
Lochliear McElreath Martin of Troup Montgomery Moore Oliver Osborn Parker of Colquitt
Rosser Shaw Tippins Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wilkes Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 148, nays 22.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Under the regular order of business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill ~o. 548. A bill to be entitled an Act to aid the W. & A. Railroad by the creation of a Commission authorized to con tract in the name of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Slater of Bryan moved that when the House was resolved into a Committee of the \Vhole House that the House instruct the Committee of the \\'hole House to limit individual speeches to 10 minutes, and the motion prevailed.
A bill involving an appropriation the House was resolved into a Committee of the Whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Culpepper of Fayette as the chairma,n thereof:
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its Chairman reported House Bill ::\o. 548 back to the
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House with the recommendation that the same do pass, by substitute.
Mr. Stewart of Atkinson moved to tab1e the bill.
Mr. Wall of Putnam moved that when the House adjourn this afternoon that it stand adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock, and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Davis of Mitchell moved that the House do now adjourn; the motion prevailed and Home BiL ~o. 548 went over as unfinished business with the motion to table pending.
Leave of absence was granted to lVlessrs. Maynard of Sumter, Culpepper of Echols, Bedingfield of Laurens, Andrews of Crawford.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
SATURDAY, AucusT 17, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, <\. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed. By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents: 1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time. 4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having local applications. 5. Passage of local bills and resolutions relating to bond forfei ture3. 6. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were read the second time and recommitted:
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By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 847. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 848. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Bibb.
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill ~o. 849. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to fix the salary of Special Criminal Bailiffs in the County of Bibb.
Mr. Rosser of \Valker moved that when the House adjourn today it stand adjourned until Monday mornmg at 10:00 o'clock, and the motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional
majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 2. :\ bill to define, or allocate the State Highway fund to be used in the construction, maintenance and repair of the State Highways of Georgia.
By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 276. A bill to amend the charter of Thomasville.
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By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 277. A bill to amend the Act relative to solicitors general in the Southern Judidal Circuit.
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th-
Senate Bill No. 52. A bill concernmg and aiding land titles in this State.
By Mr. Lankford of tt1e 15th-
Senate Bill No. 141. A bill to amend the Act establishing the Georgia Securities Commission.
By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 273. A bill to amend the Act establishing the City Court of Thomasville.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 211. A bill to amend the Act relative to the reor:ganization of the State Highway Department.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Messrs. Mickle of the 37th and Peek of the 38thSenate Resolution No. 60. A resolution requesting the
American Society for the Control of Cancer.
The following message was received through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Stewart of AtkinsonHouse Bill No. 730. A bill to amend the Code of 1910.
By Messrs. Holt and McKelvey of GwinnettHouse Bill No. 316. A bill to amend the Code of Georgia.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 778. A bill known as the "Greater AtIanta" bill.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional
majority the following bill of the House by substitute, to-wit:
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 784. A bill to repeal Section 11, page 508, Acts of 1927.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House as amended, to-wit:
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1161
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 331. A bill to amend an Act levying a tax on cigars and cigarettes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtslte constitutional majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Cail of Screven, Battle of Muscogee, Lewis of Hancock, Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 142. A resolution relative to the 122nd Infantry.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolution of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 857. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Colquitt County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 858. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of Assistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor.
Referred to Committee on Manufactures.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 859. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Decatur.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Bostwick of Morgan-
House Resolution No. 147. A resolution fixing the time of convening and adjourning of the present session.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committe on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following House and Senate bills and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 818 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 253 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 257 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 263 do pass as amended.
Senate Bill No. 258 do not pass.
House Bill No. 803 do pass.
House Bill No. 844 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committ-ee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and Resolutions, to-wit:
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House Bill No. 781. An Act to create the office of Tax Commissioner for Forsyth County, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 788. An Act to exclude all the territory now embraced within the corporate limits of the City of Alma from what is known as the Alma High School District.
House Bill No. 798. An Act to amend an Act creating the City Court of Morgan in and for the County of Calhoun.
House Bill No. 800. An Act creating a City Court of
Blackshear, in Pierce County, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 316. An Act to amend Section 1249 of the Code of 1910.
House Bill No. 730. An Act to amend Section 1249 of the Code of Georgia of 1910.
House Resolution No. 79. A Resolution to relieve R. 0. Moore of Troup County from liability on Criminal Appearance Bond.
House Resolution No. 85. A Resolution for the relief
of C. P. Pearson, A. T. Simerly and W. E. Ivey and R. L.
Deariso as sureties on bond.
House Resolution No. 91. A Resolution for the relief
of J. W. Larkin and W. E. Wilson as Sureties on bond.
House Resolution No. 102. A Resolution to authorize the authorities of Floyd County to reimburse Mrs. W. H. Ridley three hundred dollars.
House Resolution No. 103. A Resolution to furnish to Walton County certain Court Reports and for other purposes.
House Resolution No. 122. A Resolution for the relief
of M. J. Davis as surety on bond.
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House Resolution No. 142. A Resolution relative to 122nd Infantry.
Respectfully submitted, MALLARD of Charlton, Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman 1of
the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 154 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
HowARD of Chattahoochee,
Chairman.
Mr. Cromartie of Jeff Davis County, Chairman of the Committee on Pensions, has submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Pensions has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 309 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
CRoMARTIE of Jeff Davis,
Chairman.
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Mr. Wilson of Wilcox County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Property has had under consideration the following resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to
the House with the r,ecommendation that:
House Resolution No. 133-821b do pass.
House Resolution No. 137-834c do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
WILSON of Wilcox,
Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Ellard of HabershamHouse Bill No. 309. A bill to provide for mailing of
pension checks direct from Commissioner's office.
By Mr. Osborn of OconeeHouse Bill No. 803. ~\ bill to amend the Alternative
Road Law.
By Mr. ~\twood of McintoshHouse Bill No. 818. ~\ bill to reqmre all dogs to be
inocculated in Mcln tosh County.
By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 844. ~\ bill to change time of collection of commutation road tax in Tattnall County.
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By Mr. Lord of Jackson and others-
House Resolution No. 133-82lb. A resolution to fly the flag of the State of Georgia on the Capitol Grounds.
By Mr. Brown of Fulton and others-
House Resolution No. 137-834c. A resolution to place Confederate flags in dust proof cases in Capitol Building.
By Mr. Ford of the lOth-
'
Senate Bill No. 154. A bill to amend an Act creating State Board of Veterinary Examiners.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 253. A bill to direct School Commissioners to deliver certain funds.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 257. A bill to fix the compensation of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in certain counties.
By Mr. Whaley of the 3th-
Senate Bill No. 263. A bill to provide for pensions to county employees and officers of certain counties.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Messrs. Bedingfield, Coleman and New of Laurens-
House Bill No. 697. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Rockledge.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill Ko. 744. :\ bill to provide for hunting and killing of cat squirrels in Rabun County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 761. A bill to amend the Code relative to fees of county surveyors in certain cases.
The substitute offered by the Committee was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 119, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By Mr. Colson of Glynn-
House Bill No. 839. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Alexander, Weekes and Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill ~o. 828. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Stone Mountain.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 121, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill ~o. 841. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Thomasville.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 842. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for County of Lamar.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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1169
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 843. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Chamblee.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 124, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 845. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Doraville.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. McKoy and Kinnard of Coweta-
House Resolution No. 135. A resolution to relieve V. E. Manget as surety on a bond.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Resolution No. 136. A resolution to release
A. J. Ryals, Sr., as surety on a bond.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Martin of Troup--
House Resolution No. 138. A resolution to relieve M. Strickland and A. E. Daniel as sureties on a bond.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Brewer of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 254. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Douglas.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The . bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 267. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Canton.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 127, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Resolution No. 50. A resolution providing for release of sureties, Stalworth, Luce and Bledsoe.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cook of the 45th, Brewer of the 46th and Paulk of the 47th-
Senate Resolution No. 52. A resolution to relieve Haile, Williams and Hansen as sureties on a bond.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Dorsey of the 48th-
Senate Resolution No. 57. A resolution to release J. Q.
Wilson as surety on a bond.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 112, nays 0.
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The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Dorsey of the 48th-
Senate Resolution No. 58. :\ resolution to relieve J. Q.
Wilson as surety on a bond.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 104, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Bird of the 49th and othersSenate Bill No. 50. A bill to provide for fishing in fresh
water streams of this State during certain seasons. Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Messrs. Wright of the 42nd and Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 139. .'\ bill to regulate expenditure of county road funds.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Peeples of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 224. A bill to confer a discretion upon trial judge in criminal and civil cases in absence of written objections.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 228. A bill to authorize the practice of Chiropody.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. McElmurray of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 269. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Burke County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 270. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for County of Toombs.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 271. :\ bill to abolish Board of Commissioners for County of Toombs.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 272. :\ bill to repeal an Act providing for working of public roads.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
The following bills and resolutions of the House were taken up for the purpose of agreeing to the Senate amendments thereto:
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By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 778. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
Amend House Bill No. 778 by adding the word "Estates" immediately after the word "Avondale" wherever said word "Avondale" occurs in the caption and through the various Sections of the bill.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 17. A bill to be entitled an Act to levy a tax on all distributors of motor fuels in the State of Georgia, to provide for the assessment, collection and allocation of such a tax, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendments were read and agreed to:
Provided, however, that should that portion of said gas tax bill allocated or set apart to the counties of this State not be available for any reason for such allocation to the said counties, then and in such event such portion of said tax be and is hereby allocated and set apart to the State Highway fund to be expended on the State Highway System by the State Highway Board in addition to the said four cents tax already allocated to said State Highway System, and provided further that should that portion of said gas tax allocated or set apart to the equalization fund for the Common School System not be available for any reason for such allocation to the said equalization fund, then and in such event such portion of said tax be and is hereby allocated, and set apart for educational purposes in instructing children in the Common Schools of this State, in addition to any other appropriation and allocations to the support of the Common Schools of this State, and shall be paid into the Treasury of said State and there remain covered for such purposes.
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"Distributor" as used in this Act shall also include any person, firm, corporation, association of persons, municipalities, counties or any subdivision thereof in the State of Georgia, which shall import into this State from any other State or Foreign Country, or shall receive by any means into this State, and keep in storage in this State for a period of twenty-four hours or more after the same shall lose the Interstate character as a shipment in Interstate Commerce any of the fuels or kerosene as specified above.
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 784. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Bryan County, and for other purposes.
The following Senate Substitute to House Bill No. 78 was read and agreed to:
:\ BILL.
To be entitled an Act to repeal Section 11, page 508 of the Acts 1927, relating to the duties of the County Commissioners of Bryan County to require all persons of said county subject to road duty to either work the roads or pay the commutation tax, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the same, that from and after the passage of this Act, that Section 11, page 508 of the Acts 1927, be and the same are hereby repealed and not enforceable by the County Commissioners of said county; said section relating to the duties of the County Commissioners of Bryan County to require all persons of said county subject to road duty to either work the roads or pay the commutation tax.
Sec. 2. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this :\ct are hereby repealed.
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By Mr. Colson of Glynn~
Home Bill No. 275. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Constitution so as to allow Glynn County to administer special districts for fire prevention and sanitation, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendments to House Bill No. 275 was read and agreed to:
First. By adding after the words, "Glynn County" in the caption thereof, the words, "and of the County of Mcln tosh ;" and to add after the words, "building and improving roads" the following words, "and to carry out the purposes of such establishment;" and to add to said caption the following words, " to issue bonds of such district upon a vote of the qualified voters of such districts and under the rules of law governing the issuance of county bonds, and to levy taxes against and collect service charges from the property abutting upon or served by the utilities established or provided pursuant thereto;" so that said caption, when so amended, shall read as follows:
:\ BILL.
To be entitled an Act to propose to the qualified voters of the State of Georgia an amendment to Section 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution of this State, by adding thereto an additional paragraph, numbered 6, which shall authorize the governing authorities of the County of Glynn and of the County of Mcintosh to establish and administer within the bounds of their respective counties districts for special sanitation, fire prevention, police protection or building and improving roads, and, to carry out the purposes of such establishment, to levy taxes upon the taxable property in said respective districts, to issue bonds of such districts upon a vote of the qualified voters of such districts and under the rules of law governing the issuance of county bonds, and to
levy taxes against and collect service charges from the
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property abutting upon or served by the utilities established or provided pursuant hereto."
Second. By striking Section 1 of said Act, and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that Section One (1) of Article Eleven (11) of the Constitution of Georgia be amended by adding thereto the following paragraph, to-wit:
"Paragraph 6. The governing authorities of the County of Glynn and of the County of Mcintosh shall have authority to establish and administer within the bounds of their respective counties districts for special sanitation, fire prevention, police protection, or building and improving roads, and, to carry out the purposes of such establishment, they shall have authority to levy taxes upon the taxable property in said respective districts, to issue bonds of such districts upon a vote of the qualified voters of such districts and under the rules of law governing the issuance of county bonds, and to levy assessments against and collect service charges from the property abutting upon or served by the utilities established or provided pursuant hereto. Provided, that districts in Mcintosh County may issue bonds not exceeding 14% of the value of the taxable property therein."
Third. By striking Section 2 of said Act, and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that when said amendment shall be agreed to by a two-thirds vote of the members elected to each House, it shall be be entered upon the Journal of each House, with the "ayes" and ''nayes" thereon, and published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district of this State for two months prior to the time for holding the next general election, and shall at the next general election be submitted
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to the people for ratification. All persons voting at said general election in favor of adopting the said proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots the words: "For ratification of amendment to Section 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution of Georgia by adding paragraph 6 and authorizing the governing authorities of the Counties of Glynn and MeIntosh to establish and administer within the bounds of their respective counties districts for special sanitation, fire prevention, police protection or building and improving roads, and for this purpose to levy taxes upon the taxable property of said respective districts, to issue bonds of such districts upon a vote of the qualified voters of such districts and under the rules of law governing the issuance of county bonds, and to levy assessments against and collect service charges from the property abutting upon or served by the utilities established or provided pursuant thereto;" and all persons opposed to the adoption of said proposed amendment shall have written or printed upon their ballots the words: "Against ratification of am~nd ment to Section 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution of Georgia by adding paragraph 6 and authorizing the governing authorities of the Counties of Glynn and Mcintosh to establish and administer within the bounds of their respective counties districts for special sanitation, fire prevention, police protection, or building and improving roads, and for this purpose to levy taxes upon the taxable property of said respective districts, to issue bonds of such districts upon a vote of the qualified voters of such districts and under the rules of law governing the issuance of county bonds, and to levy assessments against and colleCt service charges from the property abutting upon or served by the utilities established or provided pursuant thereto." And if a majority of said electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, voting thereon, shall vote for the ratification thereof, when the result shall be consolidated as now required by law in elections for members of the General Assembly, then said
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amendment shall become a part of Section 1 of Article 11 of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof as provided by law.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments to the House Substitute thereto:
By Mr. Neill of M uscogee-
Senate Bill No. 3. A bill to be entitled an Act to define and declare the amount of highway mileage in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Neill of the 24th moves to amend House Substitute to Senate Bill No. 3, known as the Neill-Traylor Mileage Bill, by adding a new section to be known as Section 3, and renumbering the succeeding sections accordingly, said new section to read as follows:
"Section 3. Be it further enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of same, that such roads as may have been constructed or upon which construction has or had begun with State, County and;or Federal Aid (whether included on said map or not), and also all of that mileage designated and adopted into the State-Aid System by the State Highway Board (and as shown by the minutes of said Board) after passage of that certain Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, approved August 21, 1925, limiting the total mileage of State-Aid roads in said system to 6,300 miles as set forth in the published Volume of Georgia Laws 1925, page3 207 and 208, and prior to the 31st day of December 1928, shall immediately become a part of the State Highway System and shall be given preference in construction and paving over any additional mileage added by this Act; and the counties in which said roads are located shall be entitled to receive, from and after passage of this Act their pro rata part of the one
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cent gasoline tax now allocated to the counties, as to such such state-aid road mileage."
"It is not the purpose of this Act, however, to require the State Highway Board to abandon any of its present construction and paving projects but it shall exercise its best judgment as to when and in what inanner the roads hereby especially designated shall be completed and paved; and for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this Act all necessary power and authority is hereby vested in the State Highway Board."
"N"othing in this A.ct shall be construed to add any additional maintenance cost for roads to the Highway Department until such roads shall have been located and constructed as contemplated under this Act."
Mr. Vaughn of the 34th moves to amend the Neill amendment by adding immediately following the word "Board" in line 6 of Section 3 the following "And also those roads which were prepared and conditioned by the severa1 county authorities, under con tract or agreements with the Highway Board, that said roads would be certified into the State-Aid System of Highways, so that those roads prepared and conditioned for the purpose of becoming part of the State-Aid System of Highways, shall rank equally with that mileage actually certified in to the system under Acts of the General Assembly of 1925."
Mr. Neill of the 24th moves to amend House Substitute to Senate Bill No. 3, known as the Neill-Traylor Mileage bill, by adding to the caption of said substitute just before the words "and for other purposes," the following language, to-wit: "And to define and declare the amount of highway mileage of this State; to provide that the amount or number of miles of state-aid mileage constructed -within towns or cities of not more than two thousand five hundred (2,500) people shall be excluded from the limitation on the total amount of highway mileage as provided by the pres-
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ent or future laws of thi:;; State, limiting the amount of the state-aid highway mileage in this State."
Mr. Myrick of the 1st moves to amend amendment offered bv Mr. ~eill of the 24th to House Substitute to Senate Bill No. 3, the said amendment of Mr. ~eill of the 24th adding a new section to be known as Section 3, by adding at the end of Section 3 the following:
Nor shall anything in this Act be construed to invali-
date any special Act of the General Assembly which may
have heretofore been passed or which may hereafter be
adopted incorporating into the State Highway System any
highway mileage which may have been included in or
taken into the Federal Aid Svstem bv the Bureau of Public
Roads of the United State~.
"Whenever, after the passage of this :\ct, the said State Highway Board shall, pursuant to the power and authority vested in it, by that certain Act of the General Assembly of Georgia approved August 21, 1922, authorizing said Board to 'construct and maintain state-aid roads in and through towns or cities of not more than twenty-five hundred people,' construct any state-aid road or roads in and through towns or cities of not more than twenty-five hundred people, all such state-aid mileage embraced and included within the incorporate limits of such towns or cities is hereby declared to be excluded from the limitation on the amount of highway mileage heretofore fixed at 6,300 miles by the Act approved August 21, 1925, as set forth in the published volumes of Georgia Laws for 1925, at pages 207 and 208, (and is also hereby declared to be excluded from any future limitation on the amount of such highway mileage.)"
"Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to prevent any county of this State in which there is located a town or city of not mo:-e than twenty-five hundred people, to receive its pro rata of the one cent gasoline tax now allocated to the counties, as to such State-Aid Road Mileage
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in towns or cities of not more than twenty-five hundred people."
The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
By Messrs. Pace of Cobb and Byars of Spalding-
House Resolution No. 146. A resolution that the Insurance Commissioner shall investigate the methods of certain Surety Companies, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 148. A resolution of respect to the memory of Robert Augustus Alston, deceased, and for other purposes.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up .for consideration:
By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 548. A bill to be entitled an Act to aid the Western and Atlantic Railroad by the creation of a Commission authorized to contract in the name of the State, relative to State's property, and for other purposes.
Mr. Mooty of Troup asked unanimous consent that further consideration of House Bill No. 548 be postponed until next Monday and the request was granted.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Hightower of UpsonHouse Bill No. 596. A bill to be entitled an Act to re-
peal an Act relative to the grading and marking of peaches and apples in closed packages, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Nelson of Macon moved that further consideration of this bill be postponed until next Monday.
Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
Mr: McWhorter of Oglethorpe moved the previous
questton.
Mr. Arnold of Henry moved to table the bill and the
motion was lost.
.
The motion for the previous question prevailed.
The motton to postpone until next Monday prevailed.
Under the order of business recommended by the Committee on Rules and adopted as the orde of business of the House, the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. McClain of Pickens and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 659. A bill to be entitled an Act to prohibit the hunting of deer in certain counties for certain length of time, and for other purposes.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 669. A bill to be entitled an Act prescribing the duties of the Coastal Highway Commission, and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable}to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Resolution ~o. 40. A resolution to remove the Department of Archives and History to the "Rhodes Home," and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was adopted.
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill ~o. 149. :\ bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act for the protection of birds, game and fish, and for other purposes.
The amendments offered by the Committee were read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 97, nays 16.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
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Mr. Hutcheson of Walker gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 149.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Resolution No. 131-814b. A resolution regulating the distribution of motor vehicle lists, and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority ws passed.
By Mr. Ford of the lOth-
Senate Bill No. 161. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the co-operative marketing Act by providing that the association referred to in said Act may deal in or handle the products of both members and non-members, and for other purposes.
Mr. Walker of Ben Hill moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 4.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 38. A bill to be entitled an Act to require automobile owners to file certain information to the Secretary of State, and for other purposes.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Brewer of the 46th-
Senate Bill No. 249. A bill to be entitled an Act to change the name of the South Georgia Junior State College at Douglas to South Georgia State College, and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 104, nays 3.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. Wind of Grady moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to l\1essrs. Parr of Baker and Johnson of Franklin.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until next Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
MoNDAY, AuGuST 19, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 10:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by Rev. H. M. Quillian of Atlanta, Georgia.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules.
2. Reports of Standing Committees.
3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent Senate Bills Nos. 1 and 197 were recommitted.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolutions of the Senate, to-wit:
By Messrs. Lawson of the 14th, Pitner of the 50th and Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Resolution No. 66. A resolution providing for the de3ignation of Commission to adopt a new revised Code of Laws.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Resolution No. 63. .<\ resolution to require a better place for the Confederate Flags to be kept in Capitol.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional
majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Edwards and Ashley of LowndesHouse Bill No. 813. A bill amending the charter of
Valdosta.
By Messrs. Grayson, Alexander and Mills of ChathamHouse Bill No. 15. A bill declaring November 11th of
each year a public holiday.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Grayson, Mills and Alexander of Chatham-
House Resolution No. 144. A resolution requesting the Navy Department to preserve the U. S. S. Olympia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 22. A bill to amend an Act to revtse Game and Fish Laws.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 264. A bill to amend Section 5858 of Civil Code of 1910.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 281. A bill to amend an Act to create a new charter for Vidalia.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House were introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Messrs. Parker, Pi~cher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 860. A bill to amend the Act creating civil service commission for City of Augusta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Patten of Lanier:
House Bill No. 861. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lakeland.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 862. A bill to prescribe jurisdiction of County Court of Lanier County.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 863. A bill to provide for disposition of park property in certain cities.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 864. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalbHouse Bill No. 865. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of Decatur. Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Ellard of HabershamHouse Bill No. 866. A bill to provide for collection of
commutation road tax of Habersham County. Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
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By Mr. Stokes of TwiggsHou~e Bill No. 867. A bill to define manner of holding
election for Board of Commissioners for Twiggs County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 149-867a. A resolution for relief
of D. M. Jordan and N. A. Garner as sureties on a bond.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Wall of Putnam-
House Bill No. 868. :\ bill to repeal an Act creating County Courts in certain Counties.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
Mr. Alexander of Chatham County, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 671 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
ALEXANDER of Chatham,
Chairman.
Mr. Mundy of Clayton County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and the House and has instructed me, as vice-chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 139 do pass. Senate Bill No. 269 do pass. Senate Bill No. 270 do pass. Senate Bill No. 271 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 272 do pass.
House Bill No. 857 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, MuNDY of Clayton,
Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 778. An Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta.
House Bill No. 17. An Act to amend Section 2 of an Act approved August 24,1927.
House Bill No. 275. An Act to authorize special districts in Glynn County for sanitation, fire prevention, police protection and road improvement.
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House Bill No. 784. An Act to repeal Section 11, page 508 of the Acts of 1927.
House Bill No. 15. An Act declaring Armistice day November 11th of each year a public and legal holiday in Georgia.
House Bill No. 813. An Act to amend the Act granting to the City of Valdosta a charter approved November 24, 1901.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Municipal Government has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 847 do pass. House Bill No. 848 do pass. House Bill No. 859 do pass. House Bill No. 854 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 129 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
BuRcH of Dodge,
Chairman.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on \Vays and Means has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bills Nos. 450, 91, 372, 380, 303, 313, 575, 92, 26, 568, 566 and 567 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, CuLPEPPER of Fayette,
Chairman.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and 1\leans hq.s had under consideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that
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House Resolution No. 134-821c do pass. Respectfully submitted, CuLPEPPER of Fayette, Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 671. A bill to reimburse Brvan County for funds expended for State Veterinarian. .
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of FultonHouse Bill No. 854. A bill to amend the charter of the
City of East Point.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of ColquittHouse Bill No. 857. A bill to amend an Act creating
Board of Commissioners for Colquitt County.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalbHouse Bill No. 859. A bill to amend the charter of the
Town of Decatur.
By Mr. Gillen of BibbHouse Resolution ~o. 134-82lc. A resolution ro create
a Tax Study Board.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15thSenate Bill No. 129. A bill to amend the Motor Vehicle
Law as to Automobile tags.
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By Messrs. Wright of the 42nd and Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 139. A bill to regulate expenditure of county road funds.
By Mr. McElmurray of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 269. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners for Burke County.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 270. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for Toombs County.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 271. A bill to abolish Board of Commissioners for Toombs County.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 272. A bill to repeal an Act providing for working of roads in Toombs County.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their
pas~age:
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill Ko. 770. A bill to authorize payment of pensions to county employees in certain counties.
The substitute offered by the Committee was read and adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 105, nays 0.
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The bill having received the reqmstte constitutional majority was passed, by substitute.
By Mr. Atwood of Mcintosh-
House Bill No. 818. A bill to require all dogs in McIntosh County to be inoculated with serum for prevention of rabies.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 844. A bill to amend the Act approved August 15, 1916 so as to change the time for collection of commutation road tax for Tattnall County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The biJI having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 847. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Macon.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 848. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of County Commissioners for County of Bibb.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35thSenate Bill No. 257. A bill to fix the compensation of
Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in certain counties.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Dame of the 5thSenate Bill No. 256. A bill to fix the salary of the Judge
of the County Court of Clinch County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
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By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 2. A bill to create, define and allocate the State Highway Fund.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. Williams of the 16thSenate Bill ~o. 22. A bill to amend an Act revising the
Game and Fish Laws.
Referred to Committee on Game and Fish.
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th-
Senate Bill No. 52. A bill to provide that suits to reform deeds to land shall be brought by remainder-men.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary ~o. 1.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 141. :\ bill to amend an :\ct creating the Securities Commission.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary ~o. 2.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Bill No. 211. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the Highway Department.
Referred to Committee on Public Highways.
By Mr. \Villiams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 264. A bill to amend the Code relative to suits by corporations against insane or deceased persons.
Referred to Committee on General Judiciary No. 2.
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By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 273. A bill to establish City Court of Thomasville.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 276. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 277. A bill to amend an Act abolishing fee system as applied to Solicitor-General of Southern Judicial Circuit.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 281. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Vidalia.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Resolution No. 63. A resolution to require Keeper of Public Buildings and Grounds to keep Confederate flags in cases.
Referred to Committee on Public Property.
By Mr. Lawson of the 14th and others-
Senate Resolution No. 66. A resolution providing for a Commission to prepare a revised Code of the Laws of this State.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
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The following resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:
By Mr. Mickle of the 37th and others-
Senate Resolution No. 60. A resolution relative to a survey to be made in Georgia regarding prevalence of disease of cancer, provision for the treatment thereof, and for other purposes.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe moved that the House reconsider its action of last Saturday in failing to pass House Bill No. 149, and the motion prevailed.
Under the orders of the day the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 548. A bill to be entitled an Act to aid the Western and Atlantic Railroad by the creation of a Commission authorized to contract by and on behalf of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question and the motion prevailed.
The Substitute offered to the Committee Substitute by Mr. Alexander of DeKalb was read and lost.
The following Committee Substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
The following Minority Report was submitted and read:
We, the undersigned members of Committee on W. & A. R. R. file the minority report, in which we recommend that House Bill No. 548 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
LoRD of Jackson.
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Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 548.
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to aid the \\7estern and Atlantic Railroad by the creation of a Commission, authorized to con tract in the name, and on behalf of the State of Georgia, for the construction, maintenance and operation of permanent improvements on certain property of the State of Georgia, in Atlanta, Georgia, known as the Western and Atlantic Railroad, and to fix all the terms and conditions with reference thereto, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General A::sembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that there is hereby created a Commission, to be kno\\'n as the \\7estern and Atlantic Railroad Commission, which shall be composed of R. B. Russell, Jr., W. Cecil ~eill, W. F. Jenkins, W. C. Martin, W. D. Anderson, C. K. C. Ausley and H. T. Mcintosh.
The Commission, as constituted, shall perfect its own organization and adopt such rules and employ such methods of procedure, as it may deem expedient, subject to such limitations and directions as may be hereinafter expressed.
The members of said Commission, other than officials of this State, receiving a salary, shall receive such compensation as the Commission, in regular session, by vote of a majority, may fix.
Sec. 2. The said Western and :\tlantic Railroad Commission, shall be, and it hereby is, vested with full, complete and plenary power to contract with any person, firm or corporation, in the name of, and on behalf of the State of Georgia, for the construction, operation and maintenance of substantial, and permanent improvements in the nature of Cold Storage and Storage and;or distributing Warehouses and appropriate facilities (includiqg sui table
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office and display rooms) thereto to be erected upon the present depot site in Atlanta, and other structures looking to and calculated to bring about the permanent betterment and improvement of the terminal facilities and property of said \\'estern and Atlantic Railroad, on the property of the State of Georgia immediately west of, and adjacent to the Spring Street viaduct, not to exceed a distance of seven hundred and fifty (750) feet west of said viaduct, only on the property of the State of Georgia, located in the City of Atlanta; it being now contemplated that the cold storage and a storage and distributing warehouse, expected to be erected upon the site of the present Depot of the Western and Atlantic Railroad in Atlanta, will, for the erection thereof, cost not less than Two Million Dollars; to make provision therein for the continued operation and maintenance of such improvements during the lease and after termination of the present lease contract with the ~ashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, whether said termination shall be brought about by the passage of time or the default of said lessee; provided, nev.ertheless, that said Commission shall not have power and authority in contracting as to the construction of any such improvements, to extend the lease of any portion of the State's terminal property in Atlanta, as hereinbefore provided, for a period of time in excess of thirty years from the date of the expiration of the present lease of the said The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway; to agree upon the taxes to be paid to the State of Georgia upon the improvements and structures so erected upon any of the property of the State of Georgia, aforesaid; to contract and provide for the payment to the State of Georgia of such rentals, both before and after the expiration of the lease of the Western and Atlantic Railroad to the said, The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, whether said expiration should occur by default or by the passage of time, as to said Commission shall seem adequate, just and proper, for any leasehold estate that may be granted by said Commission, under the powers and subject to the limi-
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tations herein conferred and stated; to make all such terms and conditions as to any contract made as to said Commission may seem wise and proper, subject to the limitations and powers herein; provided always; First, that said Commission shall make no contract unless the present lessee, the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, is a party thereto and assents in full to all its provisions; Second, that the present lease con tract between the State of Georgia and the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, dated May 11, 1917, shall be and continue the sole and exclusive measure of the respective rights and obligations of the parties thereto, with reference to the use of the Western and Atlantic Railroad during the term of its lease, except as the same may be specifically in terms modified by written contract made as hereinabove authorized, and except as to taxes and any additional rentals and terms that may be agreed upon; Third, that said Commission shall have no power to agree upon the extension of the lease of the \Vestern and Atlantic Railroad as a whole for a period longer than that fixed by the lease contract to the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, of May 11, 1917; Fourth, that said Commission shall have no power to do any act that will interfere with or diminish the present state of usefulness of said railroad right-of-way or of any of its terminal property for practical railroad purposes; Fifth, that said Commission shall have no power to obligate the State of Georgia to spend any money or extend the State's credit in connection with said proposed improvements, nor to incur any debt or liability in connection with any of its acts for or on behalf of the State of Georgia, and shall provide that any and all indemnities, immunities, releases and acquittances and bonds to indemnify against damages, as to any damages that may occur or accrue by reason of the construction and erection and operation of any structure or structures herein contemplated, that may be provided for in any contract to run in favor of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, shall likewise run to and in favor of the State of Georgia
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and the Western and Atlantic Railroad, so far as it may be necessary to protect either; Sixth, the consent of said Commission to the making of any contract providing for the erection or construction of any such improvements as are herein contemplated, shall be deemed to be at the request of the Lessee, the N ash'ville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway; Seventh, that said Commission shall make adequate provision in any contract agreed to by it, for the keeping of any structure contracted for on any of the property of the State of Georgia, at the sites herein designated, in the City of Atlanta, in repair at the expense of the present lessee, or sub-lessee of any such structure, or of any successor in title to the use of said structures, or any leasehold interest therein, and without expense or cost to the Western and Atlantic Railroad or to the State of Georgia; Eighth, that in making any contract the Commission shall keep in view the legislative intent of developing and improving and adding to the terminal facilities of the property of the State of Georgia, in the City of :\tlanta, for railroad purposes, and shall require that any such structures so contracted for by said Commission shall be of substantial and modern construction, and so far as possible, pleasing in appearance; Ninth, that said Commission shall not be authorized or empowered to grant any option for a lease on any of the property of the State of Georgia herein referred to, for the erection or construction of any cold storage plant or other structure, the term of which shall begin after August 30, 1931.
Sec. 3. The Commission shall have the authority and power to employ a Secretary and such experts or legal counsel, as it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act, and to prescribe their duties and fix their compensation for services rendered, provided that the expense thereof shall be paid out of the appropriation herein made, and provided, further, that Attorneys' fees for services rendered to the Commission, shall not exceed the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty ($750.00) Dollars.
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Sec. 4. The Commission is hereby instructed and directed to prepare, so that the same may be presented to the General Assembly at its next session, a full report covering in detail its action in conformity with the provisions of this Act. After said report is so made, said Commission shall expire on Aug~st 30, 1931, unless continued by an act of the General Assembly of Georgia.
Sec. 5. For the purpose of carrying this Act into full effect and meeting the expenditures hereby authorized to be incurred, there is hereby appropriated the sum of Five Thousand (5,000.00) Dollars, or so much thereof as may be needed, payable out of the funds in the Treasury of the State, upon and under proper resolution of said Commission, submitted to the Governor of this State, and upon warrant of the Governor.
Sec. 6. That all vacancies in said Commission, either by death, resignation or otherwise, shall be filled by appointment by the Commission, upon a majority vote thereof.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act, be and the same are hereby repealed.
The following amendments to Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 548 were read and adopted:
By Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette and Davis of Mitchell-
Amend Section 1 by striking the names of R. B. Russell, Jr., and W. Cecil Neill therefrom and substituting therefor the names of C. Murphy Candler and H. Warner Hill.
By Mr. Davis of Mitchell-
Amend Section 2 by striking therefrom the words beginning: "and other structures looking to and calculated," and ending "not to exceed a distance of 750 feet west of
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said viaduct" said words beginning in the 8th line of said Section 2 and ending in the 13th line of said Section 2. And by striking from said Act any and all reference to said Spring Street site or to any proposed structures thereon.
By Messrs. Davis of l\litchell and Peterson of Montgomery-
Amend Section 2, by striking the following provision, beginning in line 40 of said Section, as follows: "First, that said Commission shall make no contract unless the present lessee, the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, is a party thereto and assents in full to all its provisions;''
Amend said Section 2 further by renumbering provisions of said section in proper numerical order.
By Mr. Davis of Mitchell-
Amend Section 2 by adding at the end thereof the following, to be properly numbered: Provided, that said commission shall make no con tract or agreement that will impair the State's right to the full enjoyment and use of any or all or any portion of its western and Atlantic Railroad properties at the expiration of the present lease to the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway.
By Mr. Davis of Mitchell-
:-\mend Section 2 by adding at the end thereof the following, to be properly numbered: Provided, further that if the ~ashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway should become the lessee of said depot site, then at the expiration of its present lease, in any way or by any event, said leasehold estate and all property rights therein or thereunder, shall immediately revert to the State of Georgia-to the end that there may be no interference with the unimpaired right of the State to lease or re-lease said property.
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By Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty-
:\mend Section 5 by adding at the end thereof the following: Provided further, that said commission is required to seek and secure the services of an expert or experts, experienced in figuring the cost of construction from plans and specifications and the rental value of large properties on long term leases. Said experts to be impartial and to have had long experience in passing on similar or kindred propositions as representatives of life insurance companies engaged in passing on and making loans on properties of one-half million dollars and upwards. The charge for said services to be paid out of the appropriation provided in this section if same exceeds the sum of $500.00 which is hereby appropriated for said purpose.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, by Substitute, as amended.
The bill, involving an appropriation, the roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows.:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs:
Adams of Elbert
Bostwick
Adams of Wilkes
Boykin of Carroll
Alexander of Chatham Boykin of Lincoln
Alford
Brannen
Allen
Brock
Andrews
Brown of Fulton
Arnold
Burch
Ashley
Burgin
Awtrey
Byars
Bandy
Cail
Barker
Cannon
Battle of Muscogee Cochran
Battle of Schley
Collier
Bearden
Colson
Beasley
Cone
Bedingfield
Courson
Bell
Cozart
Blalock
Crawford
Cromartie Crowe Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Floyd Davis of Mitchell Dickey Duncan Dykes Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Geer Gillen Grayson Gullatt Hancock Hanie
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Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howell Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnston Jones of McDuffie Kempton Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lewis Logan McClain McElreath McKelvey
McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Maynard Meredith Mills Montgomery Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon Nottingham Oliver Osborn Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Patten Peebles Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel
Purvis Ram speck Reid Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Simmons Sloan Still Stokes Stone Swain Thomoson Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb Westbrook Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Atwood Beaton Bennett Bland Brown of Emanuel Brown of Greene Chick Dominick Franklin Freeman
Goolsby
Scruggs
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Seckinger
Hubbard
Shaw
Lord
Slater
McGehee
Stanton
Martin of Liberty
Stewart
Martin of Troup
Swint
New
Taylor
Owen
Walker of Pierce
Rabun
West
Richardson
Wilkes
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Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adkins Barrett Bentley Chalker Coleman Cooper Culpepper of Echols Dubose Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer
Edwards of Lowndes Fowler Griffin Harrison Howard of Long Johnson of Seminole Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Kennedy Lanham
Lee Lochliear Parr Perkins Powell of Screven Strickland Thrash Tippins Wilson Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 144, nays 33.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority \\-as passed, by Substitute, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Mr. West of Randolph asked unanimous consent that when the House adjourn this morning, it stand adjourned until 2:30 this afternoon, and the request was granted.
The following communication was received from His Excellency, the Governor, and read:
STATE OF GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
ATLANTA
To THE GENERAL AssEMBLY oF THE STATE oF GEORGIA:
The meeting of the Legislature for the year 1929 is nearing a close; and the work accomplished by this General Assembly is to be commended in many ways. Many important and helpful laws have been enacted, which we heartily approve.
We have now only six days of the present session remaining, and much important and needed legislation yet is to be enacted.
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The Governor of the State called attention in the beginning to the financial situation of the State, and suggested plans by which it might be met.
The needs of new methods and new systems in the administration of the affairs of the State must be apparent to every member of the General Assembly. The advancement in our civilization, and the improvement in business methods, demand that the State shall keep pace with other great business organizations.
Some of the things not yet enacted into law that seem to the Governor of the State important, are the geological survey; the educational survey; reorganization of State departments; a better provision for the tubercular criminal at Milledgeville; the identification bureau, which in the opinion of the Governor, would reduce crime in our State; and the enactment of laws for better handling of the situation as relates to crime in the State of Georgia.
TAXATION.
Taxation is an authority and power given to the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, which cannot be exercised by any other department of the State; and it is for them alone to provide revenue for taking care of all the institutions fostered by the State-the common schools, the higher education, the necessary buildings for the care of the unfortunates at Milledgeville and at Gracewood; and the Governor pleads that such revenue be provided.
The Governor, under the Constitution, has no authority or power to provide revenue, and is dependent altogether upon the General Assembly.
The administrative department is called upon and authorized to dispose of and handle the revenue provided by the General Assembly, as directed by the law.
The deficit as presented by the State Auditor, will on the 31st day of December, 1929, be $4,266,000.00. The revenue under our present law, as stated by the State Auditor, which is available for check and not allocated, is $9,500,000.00. The appropriation as made is $12,250,000.00. It is therefore clearly to be seen that additional revenue must be provided, and the Governor commends the activity of the General Assembly in studying and arranging to take care of the deficit, and to provide for her institutions.
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The Governor of this State feels that we are not putting too much into our institutions; also that we are not making provision for their needs, and I urge upon you the remainder of the six days to make provision for revenue that will put Georgia and her institutions on a substantial and progressive basis.
Respectfully submitted,
L. G. HARDMAN,
Governor.
The following protest was submitted:
The House, having passed House Bill No. 548, authorizing a named Commission to con tract for an extension of the present lease, so far as concerns the depot site in Atlanta, for a period of not more than 30 years beyond the end of the present lease contract, I ask leave to file my respectful protest against the policy involved.
My protest is based on the belief that to thus separate a part of the terminals from the main body of the road is to put the State at a serious disadvantage whenever it becomes necessary or desirable to lease the railroad again.
Respectfully submitted,
ALEXANDER of DeKalb,
The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
By Me:srs. Russell of Barrow and West of Randolph-
House Resolution No. 150. A resolution of sympathy to Hon. Walter C. Perkins, representative from Jenkins County, on account of the death of his cousin, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Resolution No. 151. A resolution extending sympathy of the House to Hon. George H. Carswell, Secre-
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tary of State on account of the death ofHon. M. J. Carswell,
his brother, and for other purposes.
Privileges of the floor were granted to Hon. A. N.
Grovenstein of Effingham, and Hon. J. B. McClain of Cobb.
Mr. Dominick of Pike moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. McGehee of Talbot.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION
3:00 o'clock, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
Under orders of the day the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
By Mr. Hightower of UpsonHouse Bill No. 596. A bill to be entitled an Act to re-
peal an Act providing for the inspection of peaches and apples in closed packages, the marking of same, and for other purposes.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved the previous question; the motion prevailed.
The following minority report was submitted and read: \Ye, the undersigned members of the Committee on Agriculture No. 1, desire to file a minority report on House Bill No. 596 known as the peach bill with a recommendation
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that the same do not pass as same would hurt peach growers.
ARNOLD of Henry, FAGAN of Peach, THoMosoN of Worth,
The following Substitute was read and adopted:
By Mr. Arnold of Henry-
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act, contained in the Acts of the General Assembly of 1927, page 191, entitled "An Act to regulate the grading and marking of peaches and apples in closed packages, to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to establish and promulgate official grades for apples and peaches and rules and regulations for marking of same, to provide for the inspection of peaches and apples, the appointment of inspectors and their compensation, to prohibit violations of this .-\ct, and to prescribe penalties therefor," so as to provide the price of stamps that shall be placed on packages shipped by mail or expres3 and the price of stamps to be placed on the bill of lading for cars of peaches and apples ~hipped from any point within this State.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that Section 2 of the Act of the General Assembly of Georgia, contained in the Act of the General Assembly of Georgia of 1927, page 191, regulating the grading and marking of peaches and apples, be and the same is hereby amended as follows: By striking the words, "Every crate or package of peaches or apples shipped from any point in this State shall bear an adhesive stamp showing that they are classified under this Act, which stamp shall be
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sold by the Commissioner of Agriculture to applicants therefor for not more than one-half of one cent each," and by adding in lieu thereof the following: "Every crate or package of peaches or apples shipped by mail or express from any point within this State shall bear an adhesive stamp the price of which shall be one-half of one cent each," showing that they are classified under the provision of this Act.
Each biil of lading issued for a car of peaches, loaded in bushel baskets, shipped from any point in this State, shall bear an adhe3ive stamp, the price of which shall be $2.00, shmving that the contents of said car is classified under the provisions of this Act.
Each bill of lading for a car of peaches loaded in crates, shipped from any point within this State, shall bear an adhesive stamp, the price of which shall be $2.50, showing that the contents of said car is. classified under the provisions of this Act.
Each bill of lading, issued for a car of peaches loaded in half-bushel baskets or in containers of smaller volume, shipped from any point in this State, shall contain an adhesive stamp, the price of which shall be S3.00, showing that the contents of said car is classified under the provisions of this Act.
Each bill of lading issued for a carload of apples loaded in bushel baskets or boxes, shipped from any point within this State, shall contain an adhesive stamp, the price of which shall be $3.00, showing that the contents of said car is classified under the provisions of this Act.
Each bill of la:ding, issued for a carload of apples, shipped from any point within this State, loaded in smaller containers than one bushel, shall bear an adhesive stamp, the price of which shall be $:>.50, showing that the contents of said car is classified under the provisions of this Act.
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Said stamps shall be sold by the Commissioner of Agriculture to the applicant and shall be placed on said packages by the shipper, and on the bills of lading by the shipper at the time of the issuance of same."
So that said Section when amended, shall read as follows:
Section 2. Whenever such standard for the grade or other classifications of peaches or apples under this Act becomes effective, every closed package containing peaches or apples grown and packed for sale or transported for sale by any person, firm, company or organization shall bear conspicuously upon the outside thereof, in plain words and figures, such markings as are prescribed by the Commissioner of :\griculture under the provisions of this Act.
Every crate or package of peaches or apples shipped by mail or express from any point within this State shall bear an adhesive stamp the price of which shall be onehalf of one cent each, showing that they are classified under the provisions of this Act.
Each bill of lading issued for a car of peaches, loaded in bushel baskets, shipped from any point within this State, shall bear an adhesive stamp, the price of which shall be $2.00, showing that the contents of said car is classified under the provisions of this Act.
Each bill of lading for a car of peaches loaded in crates, shipped from any point within this State, shall bear an adhesive stamp, the price of which shall be $2.50, showing that the contents of said car is classified under the provisions of this Act.
Each bill of lading issued for a car of peaches, loaded in half-bushel baskets or in containers of smaller volume, shipped from any point within this State, shall contain an adhesive stamp, the price of which shall be $3.00, showing that the contents of said car is classified under the provisions of this Act.
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Each bill of lading, issued for a carload of apples loaded in bushel baskets or boxes shipped from any point within this State shall contain an adhesive stamp, the price of which shall be $3.00 showing that the contents of said car is classified under the provisions of this Act.
Each bill of lading, issued for a carload of apples, shipped from any point within this State, loaded in smaller containers than one bushel shall bear an adhesive stamp, the price of which shall be $3.50, showing that the contents of said car is classified under the provisions of this Act.
Said stamps shall be sold by the Commissioner of Agriculture to the applicant and shall be placed on said packages by the shipper, and on the bills of lading by the shipper at the time of the issuance of the same.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, by Substitute.
Mr. Arnold of Henry asked unanimous consent that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Substitute and the request was granted.
The Substitute was again adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, by Substitute.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 13.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by Substitute.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Under the order of business recommended by the Committee on Rules and adopted as the order of business of
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the House, by the House, the following bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Peterson of Man tgomery-
House Bill ~o. 397. :\ bill to be entitled an Act to reorganize the administration of the State in order to secure better service and through co-ordination and consolidation to promote economy and efficiency in the work of government; creating and establishing certain departments and offices, prescribing their powers and duties, and for other purposes.
Mr. Rosser of \Yalker moved to indefinitely postpone further consideration of House Bill ~o. 397.
Mr. Crowe of \\'orth moved the previous question on the motion by Mr. Rosser.
Mr. Traylor of Richmond moved that the House do now adjourn.
Mr. Byars of Spalding moved that when the House adjourn today it stand adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
The motion to adjourn by Mr. Traylor of Richmond, was lost.
The motion for the previous question, by Mr. Crowe of Worth, prevailed.
On the motion to indefinitely postpone, by Mr. Rosser of Walker, Mr. Walker of Ben Hill called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll" call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were l\iessrs.:
Allen Andrews Ashley Awtrey
Bandy Barker Bedingfield Bostwick
Boykin of Carroll Brannen Brock Brown of Fulton
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Burch Byars Chalker Collier Colson Crawford Cromartie Crowe Davis of Floyd Edmondson Freeman Geer Gillen
Grayson Gullatt Hubbard Johnston Key Kimbrough Lewis McElreath New Nottingham Parker of Richmond Phillips of Tift Pilcher
Ram speck Rosser Slater Sloan Stanton Still Stone Taylor Thrash Tippins Traylor Watson Weeks of Columbia
Those voting in the negative were Messrs. :
Adams of Elbert
Ellis
Adams of Wilkes
Fagan
Alexander of Chatham Felker
Arnold
Fowler
Atwood
Franklin
Battle of Muscogee Goolsby
Battle of Schley
Hancock
Bearden
Hanie
Beasley
Harris of Crisp
Beaton
Harris of Terrell
Bell
Hatcher
Bennett
Henderson
Blalock
Hewell
Bland
Hightower
Boykin of Lincoln Hodges
Brown of Greene
Holt
Burgin
Huddleston
Cail
Hutcheson
Cannon
Jackson
Chick
Jones of McDuffie
Cochran
Kempton
Cone
Kiker
Courson
Kinnard
Cozart
King
Culpepper of Fayette Lance
Davis of Mitchell
Lord
Dickey
McKelvey
Dominick
McKoy
Duncan
McWhorter
Ellard
Mallard
Mansell Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Montgomery Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon Oliver Osborn Owen Parker of Colquitt Peebles Peterson Pope Powell of Emanue'l Purvis Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger
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Simmons Stewart Swain Swint Trapnell Trotter
Tucker Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall
Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wood Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adkins
Howard 'of Long
Alexander of DeKalb Howell
Alford
James
Barrett
Johnson of Franklin
Bentley
Johnson of Seminole
Brown of Emanuel Jones of Burke
Coleman
Jones of Lumpkin
Cooper
Kennedy
Culpepper of Echols Kirby
Dubose
Lanham
Dykes
Lee
Edwards of Gilmer Lochliear
Edwards of Lowndes Logan
Griffin
McClain
Hardin
McGehee
Harrison
Mardre
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Mills
Pace Parr Patten Perkins Phillips of Telfair Powell of Screven Rabun Shaw Stokes Strickland Thomason Turner Wilkes Wilson Wind Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the motion to postpone the ayes were 51, nays 106.
The motion to indefinitely postpone was lost.
Mr. Key of Jasper moved that the House do now adjourn.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved that when the House adjourn today it stand adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question on House Bill No. 397 and all amendments and Substitutes thereto.
The motion to adjourn, by Mr. Key of Jasper, was lost.
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The motion by Mr. Dykes of Dooly, that when the
House adjourn today it stand adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 9:00 o'dock, prevailed.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved that the House do now adjourn; the motion prevailed, and House Bill No. 397 went over as unfinished business with the motion for the previous question pending.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATlVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
Tt:ESDAY, :\UGUST 20, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, .-\. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was con firmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Introduction of new matter under the Rules. 2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time. 4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions, having a local application. 5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent Senate Bill :\o. 258 was recommitted.
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Mr. Stewart of Atkinson asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 162 be withdrawn from further consideration of the House, and, there being no objection, the request was granted.
The following resolution of the House was read and lost:
By Mr. Wall of Putnam and Miss Kempton of FultonHouse Resolution No. 153. A resolution that the
Radiance Rose be adopted as the official State flower instead of the Cherokee Rose, and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wtt:
By Mr. Ellard of HabershamHouse Bill No. 310. A bill to amend Paragraph 1 of
Section 7 of Article 7 of the Constitution.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of FultonHouse Bill No. 772. A bill to amend charter of Atlanta.
By Mr. Kennedy of LamarHouse Bill No. 832. A bill to amend Act conferring
additional powers upon authorities of Barnesville.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 833. A bill to amend Act providing for extension of the police authority of Barnesville.
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By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 826. A bill to amend Act creating Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Richmond.
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
House Bill No. 827. A bill to amend Code to permit certain counties to levy a road maintenance tax.
By Mr. McWhorter of OglethorpeHouse Bill No. 618. A bill to permit any Judge of any
City Court to preside in any other City Court in this State.
By Mr. New of LaurensHouse Bill No. 440. A bill to amend Act amending
Section 632 of the Penal Code of 1910.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of FloydHouse Bill ~o. 27. :\ bill providing for instruction m
public schools of protection to forms of wild life.
By Mr. Allen of BaldwinHouse Bill No. 2. :\ bill to change name of the Georgia
Sanitarium.
By Messrs. Brown, Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 523. :\ bill authorizing Boards of Education of certain counties to create pension fund for teachers.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Still and Brown of Fulton-
House Bill No. 524. :\ bill authorizing Boards of Education of certain counties to insure the lives and health of their employees.
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By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 732. A bill providing for holding three terms a year of Atkinson Superior Court.
By Mr. Goolsby of Monroe-
House Bill No. 796. A bill to create Monroe as an independent school or tax district.
By Mr. Collier of MadisonHouse Bill No. 821. A bill to amend charter of Colbert.
By Mr. \Vind of GradyHouse Bill No. 822. A bill to amend charter of Cairo.
By Mr. Trotter of Taliaferro--
Hause Bill No. 825. A bill to amend Act grantmg charter to Crawfordville.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requlSlte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By TerreJ of the 36th, Mi,kle of the 37th and Dame of
the 5th-
Senate Bill No. 166. A bill to amend Act of the General Assembly known as the Factory Inspector Law.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 274. A bill to amend Act establishing City Court of Wrightsville.
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By Messrs. Platt of the 7th and Mashburn of the 51st-
Senate Bill No. 220. A bill providing for sanitary protection of the water resources.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmslte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, as amended, to-wit:
By Mr. Mundy of ClaytonHouse Bill No. 734. A bill to amend Act creating City
Court of Jone8boro.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills .of ChathamHouse Bill N"o. 738. A bill to amend Charter of Savan-
nah.
By Mr. Rosser of \\'alker, and Mr. Stewart of AtkinsonHouse Bill ~o. 815. A bill to abolish office of Tax
Receiver and Tax Collector of Atkinson.
By unanimous consent the .following bills and resolutions of the House were in traduced, read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill ~o. 869. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Sparta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
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By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 870. A bill to amend alternative road tax system for certain counties.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 871. A bill to amend charter for the town of Cumming.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 872. A bill to amend an Act creatmg office of Tax Commissioner of Madison County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Messrs. Geer of Miller and Stewart of AtkinsonHouse Bill ~o. 873. :\ bill to amend the charter of the
City of Pearson.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Oliver of Quitman-
House Bill No. 874. A bill to amend an .-\ct creating Board of Commissioners of Quitman County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 152-872a. A resolution to appoint a commission to investigate the moving picture trust.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
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The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Resolution No. 154. A resolution to carry out certain provisions of the General Appropriation Act of 1927, relative to the employees and attaches of the House.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 1 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
McWHORTER of Oglethorpe,
Chairman,
By unanimous consent Senate Bill No. 52 was withdrawn from the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 and recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No.2.
Mr. Alexander of Chatham County, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the follo . ing report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Appropriations has had under
consideration the following Resolutions and Bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report
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the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 26 by Bro~n of Fulton do pass.
House Bill No. 71 by Allen of Baldwin do pass.
House Bill No. 1 by Ross of Appling et al, do pass.
House Bill No. 538 by Wilson of Wilcox do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 464 by Franklin of Butts do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 81 by Cozart and Adams of Wilkes do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 537 by Wilson of Wilcox do pa~s.
House Resolution No. 71 by Alexander of Chatham et al, do pass.
House Bill No. 61 by Boykin of Carroll et al, do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 359 by Fulton Delegation et al, do pass.
House Bill No. 200 by Chick of Walton et al, do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 598 by Bibb Delegation do pass a amended..
House Bill No. 123 by Kempton of Fulton do pass as, amended.
House Bill No. 510 by Phillips of Tift do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 429 by Clarke Delegation do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 430 by Clarke Delegation do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 353 by Ashley and Edwards, of Lowndes do pass as amended.
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House Bill No. 130 by Clarke Delegation et al, do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 509 by Cla~ke Delegation do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 337 by Tucker of Berrien et al, do pass.
House Bill No.3 by Allen of Baldwin do pass as amended.
House Bill No. 555 by Jackson of Beckley do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
ALEXANDER of Chatham,
Chairman .
Mr. Alexander of Chatham County, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that the same do not pass:
House Bill No. 438 by Allen of Baldwin. House Resolution No. 14 by Allen of Baldwin. House Bill No. 128 by Clarke Delegation. House Bill No. 478 by Edwards of Lowndes. House Bill No. 406 by Brock of Dade. House Resolution No. 84 by Awtry of Cobb. House Resolution No. 12 by Hutcheson of Walker et al. House Bill No. 73 by Allen of Baldwin.
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House Bill No. 126 by Kempton of Fulton. House Resolution No. 53 by Blalock of Rabun. House Resolution No. 54 by Blalock of Rabun. House Bill No. 677 by Awtry of Cobb et al. House Bill No. 539 by Fulton Delegation. House Bill No. 463 by Goolsby of Monroe. House Bill No. 318 by Crawford of Floyd et al. House Resolution No. 72 by Barrett of Stephens. House Resolution No. 68 by Barrett of Stephens. House Bill No. 127 by Clarke Delegation. House Bill No. 22 by Alexander of DeKalb. House Bill No. 541 by Brown of Fulton et al. House Bill No. 122 by Stewart of Atkinson.
Respectfully submitted, ALEXANDER of Chatham, Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 806 do pass.
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Senate Bill No. 243 do pass. House Bill "N"o. 867 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWs of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 832. An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to amend the Act entitled an Act to confer additional powers upon the corporate authorities of the Town of Barnesville.
House Bill No. 310. An Act to amend Paragraph 1 of Section 7 of Article 7, of the Constitution of the State.
House Bill No. 440. An Act to amend an Act approved August 16, 1920, amending Section 632 of the Penal Code of 1910.
House Bill ~o. 523. An Act to authorize the Boards of Education of all Counties in the State of Georgia, having a population of 200,000 or more to create a pension fund to pay retired teachers.
House Bill No. 524. An Act to authorize the Boards of Education in certain Counties to insure the health and lives of teachers and employees.
House Bill No. 618. An Act to provide that any Judge of any City Court may preside and Act in any other City Court in this State.
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House Bill No. 732. An Act to provide for the holding of three terms of the Superior Court of Atkinson County.
House Bill No. 738. An Act to alter, revise and amend the several Acts relating to and incorporating the Mayor and ~-\ldermen of the City of Savannah.
House Bill No. 772. An Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta.
House Bill No. 796. An Act to create the County of Monroe, State of Georgia as a whole.
House Bill No. 821. An Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Colbert.
House Bill No. 2. An Act to change the name of the Georgia State Sanitarium to Milledgeville State Hospital.
House Bill No. 27. An Act to provide a course of instruction in the public schools of this State.
House Bill No. 833. An Act to amend an Act approved December 11, 1871.
House Bill No. 822. An Act to amend an Act creating the City of Cairo.
House Bill No. 825. An Act to amend an Act to alter and amend, revise and consolidate the several Acts granting corporate authority of the Town of Crawfordsville.
House Bill No. 826. An Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Richmond County.
House Bill No. 827. An Act to amend Code Sections 694 to 703 of the Civil Code of Georgia.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
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Mr. Courson of Treutlen County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the followmg report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 811 do not pass. House Bill No. 855 do pass. Senate Bill No. 50 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 22 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
CouRsoN of Treutlen,
Vice-Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the following report:
J11r. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations, to-wit:
House Bill No. 748 do pass by Committee Substitutes.
Senate Bill No. 141 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 264 do pass.
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All of same being herewith returned. Respectfully submitted, DAvis of Mitchell, Chairman.
Mr. Luther Still of Fulton County, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 540 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
STILL of Fulton,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Municipal Government has had
under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 231 do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 276 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 281 do pass.
House Bill No. 860 do pass by substitute.
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House Bill No. 863 do pass. House Bill No. 864 do pass. House Bill No. 865 do pass. House Bill No. 862 do pass. House Bill No. 861 do pass .
. Respectfully submitted, SLOAN of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, :>ubmitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 211 by Senator Matthews of the 2:3rd do pass as recommended.
Respectfully submitted,
BuRCH of Dodge,
Chairman.
Mr. Logan of Banks County, Chairman of the Committee on Railroads, submitted the following report:
lWr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Railroads has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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Senate Bill ~o. 261 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, LoGAN of Banks, Chairman.
Mr. King of Newton County, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Resolution No. 66 do pass. Senate Bill No. 277 do pass. Senate Bill No. 273 do pass. House Bill No. 868 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted, KINc. of Newton, Vice-Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mi~s Kempton and Messrs, Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 540. :\. bill to regulate the occupation of Hairdressing.
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By Mr. Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 748. A bill to authorize judges of lower courts to make judgments of appellate courts their judgments.
By Mr. Ellis of Towns-
House Bill No. R06. A bill to exempt certain districts of Towns County from operation of Code. Sec. 2973.
By Mr. Martin of Troup and others-
House Bill No. 855. A bill to provide for quail to be planted in counties throughout the state.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 860. A bill to amend an Act creatmg Civil Service Commission for City of :\ugusta.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 861. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lakeland.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 862. A bill to prescribe jurisdiction of County Court of Lanier County.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 863. A bill to provide for disposition of park property in certain cities.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 864. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
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1239
By Messrs. Ramspeck, :\lexander, and weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 865. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Decatur.
By Mr. Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Bill No. 867. A bill to amend Act creatmg Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County.
By Mr. Wall of Putnam-
House Bill No. 868. A bill to repeal Act abolishing county courts with reference to Putnam County.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 141. A bill to amend an Act creating Securities Commission.
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate .Bill No. 211. A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the Highway Department.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 243. :\ bill to amend an .-\ct creatmg police pensions in certain cities.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 261. .-\ bill to amend the Code relative to erection of blow posts.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 264. A bill to amend the Code relative to suits against deceased or insane persons by corporations.
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By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 273. A bill to amend the Act creating City Court of Thomasville.
By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 276. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill ::-.J"o. 277. A bill to amend an Act abolish fee system as applied to solicitor-general of Southern Judiciary Circuit.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 281. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Vidalia.
By Mr. Bird of the 49th and others-
Senate Bill No. 50. A bill to provide for fishing m streams during certain seasons.
By Mr. Lawson of the 14th-
Senate Resolution ~o. 66. :\ resolution providing for a Commission to draw up a revised Code.
By Mr. Ross of :\.ppling and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill ~o. 1. :\. bill to appropriate $100,000 to State Board of Health.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 3. A bill to appropriate $522,000.00 to G. S.C. W.
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By Messrs. Boykin and Henderson of Carroll-
House Bill ~o. 61. ~-\ bill to appropriate $25,000.00 to Bowden State College.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill ~o. 123. ~-\ bill to appropriate $150,000 to Georgia Tech.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 359. A bill to appropriate $100,000 to Training School for Girls.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-.
House Bill No. 71. A bill to appropriate $51,936.79 to G. S.C. W.
By Messrs. Adams and Cozart of Wilkes-
House Bill ~o. 81. ~-\ bill to refund Taxes paid by a Confederate Veteran.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke---
House Bill No. 130. ~-\ bill to appropriate $150,000.00 to College of Agriculture.
By Messrs. Chick of Walton and Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Bill ~o. 200. A bill to provide for a Bureau for the Blind.
By Mr. Tucker of Berrien and others-
House Bill ~o. 337. .-\ bill to make appropriation to Pension Department.
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By Messrs. Ashley and Edwards of Lowndes-
House Bill No. 3~)3. A bill to appropriate funds to G. S. W. C.
By Messrs. Wood and DuBose of Clarke-
House Bill No. 429. A bill to appropriate $150,000.00 to State Teachers' College.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill l\o. 430. A bill to appropriate S150,000.00 to State Teachers' College.
By Mr. Franklin of Butts-
House Bill No. 464. A bill to appropriate $35,000.00 to A. & M. School at Barnesville.
By Messrs. DuBose and Wood of Clarke-
House Bill No. 509. A bill to appropriate $150,000 to University of Georgia.
By Mr. Phiilips of Tift and others-
House Bill No. 510. A bill to appropriate $150,000 to University of Georgia.
By 1\ir. \Vilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 537. A bill to pay salary of General inspector of oils.
By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 5:38. A bill to appropriate $250,000 to renovate Capitol.
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1243
By Mr. Brown of Greene-
House Bill No. 555. "-\. bill to appropnate $10,000.00 to Department of Agriculture.
By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and ~ottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 598. A bill to appropriate $50,000 to State Board of Health.
By Mr. Brown of Fulton-
House Resolution ~o. 26-226e. A resolution to appropriate $1,200 to pay pension of Mrs. E. S. Beasley.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and \\'eekes of DeKalb-
House Resolution No. 71-578d. A resolution to reimburse family of H. M. Butler, killed on duty.
By Mr. Jackson of Bleckley and others-
House Bill ::-.Jo. 408. A bill to appropriate $14,400.00 to Middle Georgia .-\.. & M. School.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were placed on their passage and read the third time:
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 854. A bill to amend the charter of the City of East Point.
The substitute offered by the Committee was read and adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 104, nays 0.
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The bill having received the reqmstte constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 857. :\ bill to amend an Act creating Commissioners for Colquitt County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb--
House Bill No. 859. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Decatur.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 253. A bill to empower School Commissioners for City of Blue Ridge to deliver over certain funds.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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1245
By Mr. McElmurray of the 17th-
Senate Bill No. 269. A bill to amend an Act creating Board of Commissioners of Burke County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 270. A bill to create a Board of Commissioners for County of Toombs.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By Mr. Pope of Toombs-
Amend Senate Bill No. 270. By striking Section 11 of the bill and substituting therefor the following: "Section 11. Be it further enacted that said Board of Commissioners shall be superintendents of roads in and for the County of Toombs, and each Commissioner in his said district is especially charged onooking after the roads and bridges of his said district."
Amend further as follows: By striking Section 13 in its entirety and substituting therefor the following: "Section 13. Be it further enacted that the commissioner from Lyons or Second Commissioner's District shall be Chairman of said Board and said Commissioners shall at their regular meeting in January each year elect a ViceChairman, Clerk, County Physician, County Attorney and County Warden, who shall hold office for one year only."
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passageof the bill, was agreed to as amended.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15thSenate Bill No. 271. A bill to repeal an Act creating
Board of Commissioners for Toombs County. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to
the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 272. A bill to repeal an Act providing for working of public roads in Toombs County.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 166. A bill to amend the Factory Inspector Law.
Referred to Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics.
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1247
By Mr. Platt of the 7th and Mr. Mashburn of the 51st-
Senate Bill No. 220. A bill to provide for sanitary protection of water resources of this State.
Referred to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
By Mr. Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 274. A bill to amend an Act creating City Court of Wrightsville.
Referred to Committee on Special Judiciary.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson, and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill No. 738. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Savannah.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
By the Senate--
Amend by adding to House Bill No. 738 two additional sections to said bill to be numbered seven and eight and numbering the repealing clause number nine:
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah shall pay to the Commissioners of Chatham County, Georgia, the sum of $600.00 per annum, in twelve (12) equal installments, same to be paid as compensation for work in connection with registration of voters, the proposed voters' lists for Municipal Primaries and Elections.
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savan-
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nah is hereby given exclusive jurisdiction over any tree whose body or trunk at or near the bottom thereof is located wholly or partially within the street curb line of any lane or street of the City of Savannah, provided that such jurisdiction shall extend only to the cutting down or removal of such tree whenever in the judgement of said Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah the said tree in whole or in part is an obstruction to street traffic.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration; with the motion for the previous question pending:
By Mr. Peterson of Montgomery-
House Bill No. 397. A bill to be entitled an Act to reorganize the department of State Government, and for other purposes.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved that House Bill No. 397 be tabled.
On the motion to table, Mr. Rosser of Walker called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
On the motion to table the ayes were 67, nays 77.
The motion to table was lost.
The motion for the previous question was lost.
After reading of the amendments to House Bill :\o. 397, Mr. Kennedy of Lamar moved the previous question.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that House Bill ="l"o. 397 be recommitted to the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 with instructions to report the bill back to the House not later than tomorrow afternoon.
The motion for the previous question prevailed, and the main question was ordered.
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1249
The Substitute offered by the Committee was read and adopted, as amended.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by Substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, Mr. Sloan of Hall called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Goolsby
Adams of Wilkes
Grayson
Alexander of Chatham Harris of Crisp
Alexander of DeKalb Harris of Terrell
Alford
Hatcher
Arnold
Henderson
Atwood
Hewell
Barker
Hightower
Battle of Schley
Hodges
Bearden
Howard of Long
Beasley
Hubbard
Bell
Jones of Lumpkin
Blalock
Jones of McDuffie
Bland
Kennedy
Brown of Greene
Kiker
Burgin
Kinnard
Cannon
King
Cochran
Kirby
Courson
Lance
Cromartie
Lanham
Davis of Mitchell
Lee
Dickey
McGehee
Dominick
McKelvey
Duncan
McKoy
Fagan
Mansell
Fowler
Martin of Liberty
Franklin
Martin of Troup
Montgomery Mooty Mullins Neisler Nelson of Cook Nottingham Peterson Rabun Rams peck Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Seckinger Simmons Swain Swint Trapnell Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wall Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wind
Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Allen Andrews Ashley Awtrey
Bandy Barrett Battle of Muscogee Beaton
Bedingfield Bennett Bentley Bostwick
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Boykin of Carroll Boykin of Lincoln Brock Brown of Emanuel Burch Byars Chalker Chick Coleman Collier Colson Cone Cooper Cozart Crawford Crowe Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Floyd Dykes Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Felker Freeman Geer Gillen Gullatt Hanie Hardin Harrison Holt
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Peebles
Howell
Phillips of Telfair
Huddleston
Phillips of Tift
Hutcheson
Pilcher
Jackson
Pope
James
Powell of Emanuel
Johnson of Franklin Powell of Screven
Johnson of Seminole Purvis
Johnston
Reid
Jones of Burke
Rosser
Key
Scarbrough
Kimbrough
Scruggs
Lewis
Shaw
McClain
Slater
McElreath
Sloan
McWhorter
Stanton
Mallard
Stewart
Mardre
Still
Maynard
Stokes
Meredith
Stone
Mills
Strickland
Moore
Taylor
Mundy
Thrash
Nelson of Macon
Thomason
New
Tippins
Oliver
Traylor
Osborn
Trotter
Owen
Tucker
Pace
Walker of Pierce
Parker of Colquitt
Watson
Parker of Richmond Weeks of Columbia
Patten
Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adkins Brannen Brown of Fulton Cail Culpepper of Echols Dubose
Griffin Hancock Kempton Lochliear Logan Lord
Parr Perkins Wilkes Wood Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 81, nays 109.
TuESDAY, AuGUST 20, 1929.
1251
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. Martin of Troup gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 397.
Mr. West of Randolph, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules having had under consideration of fixing a calendar for the day, recommends the following:
Your Committee fixes as a calendar to follow the disposition of House Bill No. 397, the Reorganzation Bill, the following:
Senate Bill No. 1. Constitutional Income Tax Bill.
House Bill No. 143. Boykin Income Tax Bill for the purpose of considering Senate Amendment thereto.
Respectfully submitted,
WEsT of Randolph,
Vice-Chairman.
The House adopted the report of the Committee on Rules as the order of business of the House.
Under the order of business adopted by the House, the following bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 1. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to allow a tax on incomes, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Stewart of Atkinson moved that further consideration of Senate Bill No. 1 be postponed until next Friday.
Mr. Lance of Hall moved the previous question on the motion and the motion for the previous question prevailed.
On the motion to postpone the ayes were 50, nays 70.
The motion to postpone was lost.
Mr. Crowe of Worth moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
Mr. Sloan of Hall moved the previous question on Senate Bill No. 1.
Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed, and Senate Bill No. 1 went over as unfinished business with the motion for the previous question pending.
The Speaker anounced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 o'clock, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the Senate was again taken up for consideration, with the motion for the previous question pending:
By Mr. Lankford of the 15thSenate Bill No. 1.
TuESDAY, AuGUST 20, 1929.
1253
A BILL.
To be entitled an A.ct to amend Paragraph (1) one, Section (2) two, article (7) seven, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, so as to authorize taxes to be imposed upon incomes and to provide for reasonable exemptions from such taxes, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that Paragraph one (1), Section two (2) article (7) seven, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, be, and the same is hereby amended by adding at the end of said paragraph the following language: "The General Assembly shall also have authority to levy taxes upon incomes for state purposes only, which taxes may be graduated, the rate in no case to exceed five per cent, and to provide further for such exemptions as may appear to the General Assembly to be reasonable."
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that when said amendment shall be agreed to by a two-thirds vote of the members elected to each House, it shall be entered upon the Journal of each House with the "Yeas" and "?\ays" thereon, and published in one or more newspapers in each congre:ssional district in the State for two months previous to the time for holding the next general election and shall, at the next general election be submitted to the people for ratification. All persons voting at said election in favor of adopting said proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots, the words: "For ratification of amendment to Section two (2) of article seven (7) of the Constitution authorizing the imposing of taxes upon incomes"; and all persons opposed to the adoption of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words: "Against ratification of amendment to Section (2) article seven (7) of the Constitution on authorizing the imposing of taxes upon incomes;"
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and if the majority of the electors qualified to vote for the members of the General Assembly voting thereon shall vote for ratification thereof, when the returns shall be consolidated, as now required by law in elections for members of the General Assembly, and return thereof made to the Governor, then he shall declare said amendment adopted and make proclamation to that effect by publication of the results of said election by one insertion in one of the daily papers of this State declaring the amendment ratified.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
By the Committee-
Amend by adding after Section 1 the following sections:
Sec. la. The ad valorem tax for State purposes on all classes of property shall not exceed four mills for the first year an income tax is collected, and shall not exceed two mills for the second year an income tax is collected, and shall not exceed one ~ill for the third year an income tax is collected, and thereafter no ad valorem tax shall be collected for State purposes, except for the purpose of paying the interest and principal of the present outstanding recognized and legal bonded indebtedness of the State.
Sec. lb. The State's right to tax persons and subjects of taxation in case of war, invasion, insurrection, shall remain unlimited. The State's right to levy occupation, professional, exercise, license and sales taxes as heretofore exercised shall not be affected, but are hereby recognized and preserved.
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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.
The bill, involving an amendment to the Constitution of the State, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Culpepper of Fayette Jones of McDuffie
Adkins
Davis of Floyd
Kennedy
Alexander of Chatham Davis of Mitchell
Key
Alford
Dickey
Kiker
Andrews
Duncan
Kimbrough
Arnold
Edwards of Gilmer
King
Ashley
Edwards of Lowndes Kirby
Atwood
Ellard
Lanham
Bandy
Ellis
Lee
Beasley
Fagan
Lewis
Beaton
Felker
Lord
Bedingfield
Geer
McClain
Bennett
Gillen
McElreath
Bentley
Goolsby
McGehee
Blalock
Grayson
McKelvey
Bla,nd
Gullatt
McKoy
Bostwick
Hancock
McWhorter
Boykin of Lincoln
Hanie
Mallard
Brannen
Harris of Crisp
Mansell
Brock
Harris of Terrell
Mardre
Brown of Emanuel Harrison
Martin of Liberty
Brown of Greene
Hatcher
Maynard
Burch
Hightower
Meredith
Byars
Hodges
Montgomery
Cail
Holt
Mullins
Cannon
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Mundy
Chalker
Howard of Long
Nelson of Cook
Chick
Howell
New
Cochran
Hubbard
Nottingham
Coleman
Huddleston
Oliver
Collier
Jackson
Osborn
Cone
James
Owen
Cooper
Johnson of Franklin Peebles
Courson
Johnston
Phillips of Tift
Cozart
Jones of Burke
Pope
Cromartie
Jones of Lumpkin
Powell of Emanuel
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Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Reid Richardson Rivers Ross Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater
Stanton Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Trapnell Trotter Tucker Turner
Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia West Westbrook Wilson Wind Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Alexander of DeKalb Allen Awtrey Barker Barrett Battle of Muscogee Battle of Schley Bearden Boykin of Carroll Burgin Crowe Dominick Edmondson
Fowler Freeman Henderson Hewell Hutcheson Kempton Kinnard Lance Martin of Troup Mills Moore Mooty Pace Parker of Colquitt
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Parker of Richmond Peterson Phillips of Telfair Pilcher Ram speck Roberts Rosser Sloan Still Stokes Tippins Traylor Weekes of DeKalb
Bell Brown of Fulton Colson Crawford Culpepper of Echols Dubose Dykes Franklin
Griffin Hardin Johnson of Seminole Lochliear Logan Neisler Nelson of Macon Parr
The roll call was verified.
Patten Perkins Shaw Stewart Stone Wilkes Wood Mr. Speaker
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 142, nays 41.
The bill having received the reqms1te two-thirds constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
TuESDAY, AuousT 20, 1929.
1257
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe moved that the bill be immediately transmitted to the Senate and the motion prevailed.
The bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Under orders of the day the following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 143. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for a tax on net incomes, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
By the Senate-
Amend as follows: Insert in line 2 of Section 1 after the word "State" the following: ", except insurance companies which pay to the State a tax upon premium inincome,''
Insert in line 1 of Section 2 after the word "any" the word "such."
Mr. Boykin of Lincoln moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
Mr. Kennedy of Lamar moved the previous question on the motion, and the motion for the previous question prevailed.
Mr. New of Laurens moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the previous question and the motion prevailed.
The following amendment to the Senate amendment was read:
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By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and New of Laurens-
Amend the Senate amendment to House Bill No. 143 as follows: By inserting after the word "income" in the second line of said Senate amendment the following words: "and National Banking Associations of this State, and Banking Corporations chartered under the Laws of Georgia."
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved the previous question on the motion by Mr. Boykin of Lincoln, and the motion prevailed.
On the adoption of the amendment to the Senate amendment bv Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and New of Laurens, lYir. Boykin of Lincoln called the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Collier
Alexander of Chatham Colson
Alexander of DeKalb Cone
Allen
Cooper
Andrews
Courson
Arnold
Crawford
Bandy
Crowe
Barker
Culpepper of Fayette
Barrett
Dominick
Battle of Muscogee Duncan
Battle of Schley
Dykes
Beasley
Edwards of Gilmer
Bedingfield
Gillen
Bland
Grayson
Boykin of Carroll
Gullatt
Brannen
Hancock
Brock
Hallie
Brown of Emanuel Harris of Crisp
Burch
Hatcher
Burgin
Henderson
Call
Hewell
Chalker
Hightower
Coleman
Hodges
Jackson Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Kempton Key Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lord McClain McElreath McWhorter Mallard Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills Moore Mooty
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Mundy New Nottingham Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Patten Peebles Peterson Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Ram speck
Reid Roberts Rosser Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Still Stokes Stone Swain
Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Trotter Turner Wall Watson Weekes of DeKalb Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Adkins Alford Ashley Atwood Awtrey Beaton Bennett Blalock Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Greene Byars Chick Cochran Cozart Cromartie Davis of Floyd Davis of Mitchell Dickey Edmondson Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler
Franklin
Oliver
Freeman
Osborn
Goolsby
Owen
Harris of Terrell
Phillips of Telfair
Holt
Phillips of Tift
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Pilcher
Howard of Long
Pope
Howell
Purvis
Hubbard
Rabun
Huddleston
Richardson
Hutcheson
Rivers
James
Ross
Jones of Lumpkin
Scruggs
Jones of McDuffie
Seckinger
Kennedy
Stewart
Kiker
Strickland
Kimbrough
Swint
Lanham
Traylor
Lee
Walker of Ben Hill
McGehee
Walker of Brooks
McKelvey
Walker of Pierce
McKoy
Weeks of Columbia
Mansell
West
Montgomery
Westbrook
Mullins
Wilson
Nelson of Cook
Wind
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Bearden Bell Bentley
Brown of Fulton Cannon Culpepper of Echols
Dubose Geer Griffin
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Hardin Harrison Lewis Lochliear Logan Mardre
Neisler Nelson of Macon Pace Parr Perkins Scarbrough
Shaw Tucker Wilkes Wood Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the adoption of the amendment to the Senate amendment, the ayes were 102, nays 79.
The amendment to the Senate amendment was adopted.
On the question of agreeing to the Senate amendment, as amended, the ayes were 136, nays 8.
The Senate amendment was agreed to, as amended.
Mr. Boykin of Lincoln moved that the House reconsider its action in agreeing to the Senate amendment, as amended.
Mr. Slater of Bryan moved that the bill be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved that the House do now adjourn.
Mr. Edwards of Lowndes moved that when the House adjourn this afternoon, it stand adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
The motion to adjourn, by Mr. Dykes of Dooly, was lost.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved the prev10us questton on the motion by Mr. Edwards of Lowndes, and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien called the ayes and nays on the motion by Mr. Edwards of Lowndes, and the call was not sustained.
TuESDAY, AuGUST 20, 1929.
1261
The motion by Mr. Edwards of Lowndes, prevailed.
Mr. Sloan of Hall moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed, and House Bill No. 143 went over as unfinished business with the motion to reconsider pending.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Neisler of Taylor.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
WEDNESDAY, AuGusT 21, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9 :00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Hardin of Whitfield, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
Bv unanimous consent the following was established as the .order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. In traduction of new matter under the Rules. 2. Reports of Standing Committees. 3. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time. 4. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application. 5. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent House Bill No. 126 was recommitted.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1929.
1263
By unanimous consent Senate Bill No. 166 was withdrawn from the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics and recommitted to the Committee on Manufactures.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Lawson of the 14th-
Senate Bill ~o. 124. A bill amending the Constitution so as to allow the General Assembly to classify property for taxation at different rates.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 255. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of birds, fish, and fur-bearing animals.
By Mr. Tyson of the 2nd-
Senate Bill No. 130. A bill to fix the salaries of Secretaries of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
By Messrs. Zellars of the 30th, Wright of the 42nd and Smith of the 25th-
Senate Bill No. 283. A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to codify the school laws of Georgia."
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
By Mr. Walker of Pierce-
House Bill ~o. 819. A bill to propose amendment to Article 8, Section 4, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia.
By Messrs. \Veekes and Ramspeck of DeKalb-
House Bill ~o. 23. A bill providing the manner of recording deeds, mortgages and other instruments affecting title to lands.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Sibley of the 19th-
Senate Resolution No. 71. ~\ resolution reque3ting the Department of State ~\udits furnish the next General Assembly certain information.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Hatcher of Johnson-
House Bill No. 838. A bill to amend Act establishing the City Court of Wrightsville.
WEDNESDAY, AuausT 21, 1929.
1265
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill No. 792. A bill providing for procedure m contests of elections in certain counties.
By Messrs. McElreath and Peebles of Bartow-
House Bill No. 820. A bill to create the office of Tax Commissioner for Bartow.
By Mr. Reid of Haralson-
House Bill No. 824. A bill to create a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Haralson.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 830. A bill to amend Act to provide for a method of registration in the City of Barnesville.
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
House Bill No. 831. A bill to amend Act creating an Advisory Board for Lamar.
By Mr. Cochran of Thomas-
House Bill No. 835. A bill to amend Act to establish the City Court of Thomasville.
By Messrs. Gillen and Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill No. 837. A bill to amend the charter of Macon.
By Mr. Edwards of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 739. A bill to amend Act providing protection to birds, fish, and fur-bearing animals in certain counties.
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By Messrs. New, Coleman and Beddingfield of Laurens-
House Bill No. 816. A bill to incorporate the Town of Mon trm:e in Laurens.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 834. A bill to amend Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution of Georgia.
By Mr. Brown of Emanuel-
House Bill No. 599. A Bill to provide for appointment of auditors for certain counties.
By Mr. Lee of Bacon-
House Bill ~o. 791. A bill to vest in the Tax Collectors of certain counties relative to collection and levy of tax fi. fas.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House as amended, to-wit:
By Mr. Martin of Liberty-
House Bill No. 829. A bill to regulate the Live Stock Industry in Liberty County.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House by substitute, to-wit:
WEDNESDAY, AuausT 21, 1929.
1267
By Mr. Wall of Putnam-
House Bill No. 727. A bill to amend Section 28 of the Act approved August 5, 1908 creating a new charter for Eatonton.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Colson of GlynnHouse Bill No. 839. A bill to amend the charter of
Brunswick.
By Mr. Kennedy of LamarHouse Bill No. 842. A bill to create a board for Lamar
County.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalbHouse Bill No. 845. A bill to amend the charter of
Doraville.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKal b-
House Bill No. 843. A bill to amend the charter of Chamblee.
By Messrs. Cochran and Mardre of Thomas-
House Bill No. 841. A bill to amend the charter of Thomasville.
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By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 828. A bill to amend the charter of Stone Mountain.
By Messrs. New, Coleman and Bedingfield of Laurens-
House Bill No. 697. A bill to repeal the charter of Rockledge.
By Messrs. McClain of Pickens and Rosser of WalkerHouse Bill No. 659. A bill to prohibit shooting of deer.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of FloydHouse Bill No. 761. A bill to amend the Code of Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Whaley of the 35thSenate Bill No. 285. A bill to amend the charter....of
Atlanta.
By Mr. Platt of the 7thSenate Bill No. 265. A bill to amend the constitution
of Georgia.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35thSenate Bill No. 286. A bill to provide for the purchase
and distribution of park property in cities of over 200,000 population.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1929.
1269
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqUisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Redwine of the 26th-
Senate Resolution No. 69. A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to Fayette County.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqUisite constitutional
majority the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Cooper of BibbHouse Resolution No. 136. A resolution for release of
A. J. Ryals from surety.
By Mr. Martin of Troup-House Resolution No. 138. A resolution for the relief of
M. Strickland as surety.
By Mr. Barrett of StephensHouse Resolution No. 131. A resolution regulating the
distribution of motor vehicle lists by the Secretary of State.
By Messrs. McKoy and Kinnard of CowetaHouse Resolution No. 135. A resolution for relief of
V. E. Manget as surety.
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By Mr. Byars of Spalding-
House Resolution No. 130. A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish certain books to the Griffin Circuit.
Mr. Alexander of Chatham County, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 126 by Miss Kempton of Fulton.
Recommitted August 20, 1929.
Respectfully submitted, ALEXANDER of Chatham,
Chairman.
Mr. "\ndrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on County and County Matters has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 874 do pass.
House Bill No. 870 do pass.
WEDNESDAY, AuGUST 21, 1929.
1271
Hom:e Resolution No. 155 be adopted. House Resolution No. 156 be adopted. Senate Bill No. 224 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, ANDREWS of Crawford, Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Floyd County, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instru:ted me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 283. A bill authorizing the State Superintendent of Schools, with the consent .and approval of the State Board of Education, to appoint such clerical and other help and aids as may be necessary for proper administration and supervision of public schools and prescribe duties and fix salaries under the approval of State Board of Education with a stated maximum limitation do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVIs of Floyd,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
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House Bill No. 599. An Act to provide for the appointment by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in all of the counties of the State which have Boards of County Commissioners and a population of not more than 25,865 and not less than 25,860 according to the census of 1920 of an auditor or auditors etc., such counties, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 739. An Act to amend the Act entitled "An Act for the protection of birds, fish, game, and furbearing animals approved August 26th, 1925.
House Bill No. 791. An Act to vest in the Tax Collectors of such Counties of the State of Georgia as have a population of not less than 6,458 and not more than 6,462, as determined by the census of the United States of 1920, of all the powers of sheriffs relative to the collection and levy of all tax fi. fas. issued by said tax collectors, to execute conveyances to purchasers at tax sales and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 792. An Act to provide for the procedure in all contests in all cases when any person is nominated in any Primary Election to any office in certain counties of this State.
House Bill No. 816. A.n Act to incorporate the Town of Montrose in Laurens County.
House Bill No. 824. An Act to create a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Haralson County, etc., and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 830. An Act to amend an Act approved December 11, 1871, which was an Act to confer additional powers upon the corporate authorities of the Town of Barnesville, and the Acts amendatory thereto etc., and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 831. An Act to amend an Act creating an Advisory Board for the County of Lamar, approved August 6, 1927.
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House Bill No. 834. An Act to amend Article 7, Section 7, Paragraph 1, of the Constitution of Georgia.
Home Bill No. 835. An Act to amend an Act to establish the City Court of Thomasville, in and for the County of Thomas approved August 18, 1905, as amended by an Act approved August 9, 1923.
House Bill No. 837. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Macon, etc.
House Bill No. 838. An Act to amend an Act establishing the City Court .of \Yrightsville approved August 19, 1912, etc.
House Bill No. 23. An Act to provide the form and manner of recording decrees, deeds, mortgages, or other instruments affecting the title to lands in this State, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 819. An A.ct to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Article 8, Section 4, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia so as to authorize Pierce County, Georgia, to levy an additional tax for high school purposes, etc.
House Bill No. 143. An Act to levy a tax on incomes; to provide how same shall be paid; to provide how returns shall be made; to provide to whom same shall be paid; to provide penalties for non-payment; and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 659. An Act to prohibit the shoot:ng, hunting, or killing of deer for a period of five (5) years in the Counties of Dade, \\'alker, Catoosa, Murray, Fannin, Rabun, White, Chattooga, Whitfield, Gordon, Gilmer, Dawson, Union, Habersham, Lumpkin, Towns, Pickens and Stephens, prescribing penalties for violations thereof, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 697. An Act to repeal the charter of the Town of Rockledge in the County of Laurens.
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House Bill r\o. 761. An Act to amend Section 3824, of Volume 3 of the Code of Georgia, providing fees as compensation for land processioners and county surveyors in certain cases, and to increase the compensation of such processioners and surveyors in certain counties, etc.
House Bill ~o. 828. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Stone Mountain.
House Bill ~o. 839. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Brunswick.
House Bill ~o. 841. An Act to amend the :\ct approved October 3, 1889, entitled "An Act to reincorporate the Town of Thomasville as the City of Thomasville," and the several Acts amendatory thereof etc., and tor other purposes.
House Bill No. 842. An Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Lamar, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 84:3. :\n Act to amend an Act approved August 1, 1922, creating a new charter and municipal government for the City of Chamblee.
House Bill No. 845. An Act to amend an Act approved December 15, 1871, creating and establishing a charter and municipal government for the Town of Doraville, in the County of DeKalb.
House Resolution No. 130. A resolution authorizing State Librarian to furnish Judge of Superior Courts of Griffin Circuit certain reports.
House Resolution No. 131. A resolution regulating the distribution of Motor Vehicle List by the Secretary of State.
House Resolution No. 135. A resolution to relieve V. E.
Manget as surety on bond.
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House Bill No. 820. An Act to create the office of Tax Commissioner of Bartow County.
House Resolution No. 136. A resolution to release
A. J. Ryals, Sr. from surety on bond.
House Resolution No. 138. A resolution to release
M. Strickland and A. E. Daniel as sureties on a bond.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following Senate Bill No. 255 and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that same do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
J. T. CoLSON of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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Senate Bill No. 220 do pass.
Respectfully submitted, HowARD of Chattahoochee,
Chairman.
Mr. Brannen of Bulloch County, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Insurance has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 831 do not pass. House Bill No. 852 do not pass. House Bill No. 853 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted, BRANNEN of Bulloch, Chairman.
Mr. Still of Fulton County, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Labor and Labor Statistics has had under consideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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House Resolution No. 152-872a do pass. Respectfully submitted, STILL of Fulton, Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee onMunicipal Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 849 do pass. House Bill No. 869 do pass. House Bill No. 873 do pass. House Bill No. 871 do pass. House Bill No. 850 do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, SLoAN of Hall, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
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Senate Bill No. 2 do not pass. Respectfully submitted, BuRCH of Dodge, Chairman.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 126. A bill to appropriate $536.15 to Byrd Printing Co.
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill No. 849. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of special criminal bailiff to superior court of Bibb County.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 850. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 869. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Sparta.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 870. A bill to amend the alternative road tax system for certain counties.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 781. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Cumming.
By Mr. Oliver of Quitman-
House Bill No. 874. A bill to amend an Act increasing number of commissioners for Quitman County.
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By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Resolution No. 152-872a. A bill to appoint a commission to investigate the motion picture trust.
By Mr. Traylor of Richmond-
House Resolution No. 155-874A. A resolution for a committee to aid the Highway Department to perfect the Neill-Traylor Road Map.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Resolution No. 156-874b. A resolution for the relief of S. D. Wilson as surety on a bond.
By Messrs. Platt of the 7th and Mashburn of the 51st-
Senate Bill No. 220. A bill to provide for sanitary protection of water resources of this State.
By Mr. Peebles of the 18th-
Senate Bill No. 224. A bill to confer a discretion upon trial Judge in both criminal and civil cases.
By Mr. Allen of the 41st-
Senate Bill No. 255. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of game and fish.
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th and others-
Senate Bill No. 283. A bill to amend an Act codifying the school laws of Georgia.
By Mr. Sibley of the 19th-
Senate Resolution No. 71. A resolution requesting Information on the State's audit.
Recommended to lie on table one day.
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By unanimous consent the following bills of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Ellis of Towns-
House Bill No. 806. A bill to amend an Act exempting certain militia districts of Towns County from operation of Code relative to district line fences. .
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 104, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Bv unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immedlately transferred to the Senate.
By Messrs. Parker, Pilcher and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 860. A bill to amend an Act creating civil service commission for City of Augusta.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transferred to the Senate.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 861. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lakeland.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority wa~passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 862. A bill to prescribe the jurisdiction of the County Court of Lanier County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 863. :\ bill to provide for disposition of park property in certain cities.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutio na majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
- House Bill No. 864. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Bv unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immed.iately transmitted to the Senate.
By Messrs. :\lexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 865. :\ bill to amend the charter of the City of Decatur.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Bill No. 867. A bill to amend the Act creating Board of Commissioners of Twiggs County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
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By Mr. Wall of Putnam-
House Bill No. 868. A bill to repeal an Act creating county courts in certain counties with reference to Putnam County.
The amendment offered by the committee was read and adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed as amended.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 273. A bill to create a City Court of Thomasville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was offered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 276. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 113, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite consti tu tiona! majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be Immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 281. A bill to amend the charter of the Citv of Vidalia.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
BY unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immed.iately transmitted to the Senate.
Under the order of unfinished business the following bill of the House was again taken up for consideration with the motion to reconsider the action of the House agreemg to the Senate amendment as amended, thereto, pending:
By :Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Bill No. 143. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the levy of a tax on net incomes, and for other purposes.
Mr. Parker of Colquitt moved the previous question on the motion to reconsider and the motion prevailed.
Mr. ~ew of Laurens moved that the House postpone further action on the motion to reconsider until next Friday.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved the previous question
on the motion by .Mr. New of Laurens, and the motion
prevailed.
.
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The motion by Mr. New of Laurens to postpone, was lost.
The motion to reconsider agreeing to the Senate amendment, as amended, prevailed.
The amendment to the Senate amendment, offered by Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and New of Laurens, was lost..
The Senate amendment was agreed to.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 397.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved the previous question and the motion prevailed.
On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 26, navs 97.
The motion to reconsider was lost.
The following bills of the House set by the Committee on Rules as the Calendar for the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. (?41. .\bill to be entitled an Act to amend anfAct to provide for an annual increase of the pensions paid by the State to Confederate soldiers and their widows, and for other purposes.
1\lr. Johnson of Cherokee moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendment to the Committee Substitute was read and adopted:
By Mr. Culpepper of FayetteAmend the Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 641
by adding at the end of Section One the following proviso:
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"Provided further that in order to carry out the provisions of this Act the Pension Commissioner is hereby authorized to employ an additional clerk at a salary of not exceeding fifteen hundred (1500) dollars per annum, the same to be paid out of appropriations made to pay pen-
s.wns. "
The following Committee Substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
By the Committee--
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend "An Act to provide for an annual increase of the pensions paid by the State to the Confederate soldiers and their widows, and for other purposes," approved August 16, 1920, and found in the Acts of the General Assembly for the year 1920, folio 231, so as to add another Section to said Act above named and to be numbered 2-A before the repealing clauses in the Act hereby amended and to provide that after January 1, 1930, that the annual pensions paid to Confederate soldiers and their widows by the State of Georgia shall be $360.00 per vear for the Confederate soldiers and $360.00 per year to-be paid to their widows and to provide that it shall be paid monthly on the first day of each month, and for other purposes, so that s~id Act when amended shall read as follows:
Section 1. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, That from and after the passage of this Act, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that on and after January 1, 1930, the annual pensions paid to the Confederate soldiers and their widows shall be $360.00 per annum to the Confederate soldiers and $360.00 per annum to their widows and these amounts are to be paid monthly on the first day of each month; provided, however that the Confederate soldiers shall not receive the amount
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named in this :\ct and the amount that they are now receiving from the state, but are to receive only $360.00 per annum and to be paid this amount in installments ot $130.00 per month as provided in this act; and provided further that if there are any widows of Confederate soldiers who are now drawing a pension under any prior law, that they shall come under this Act; and to provide further that if there are any widows of Confederate soldiers who are now drawing a pension under any prior law that they shall not receive any other pension except that provided for, in this Act, but may be increased up to the amount herein named; provided further that if any portion of this Act. is held invalid, then and in that event, the portions not so held shall remain of force, and provided further that the amount to be paid the widows shall be paid in installments of $30.00 per month on the first day of each mol'l.th as herein provided for.
Sec. 2. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this bill be and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 145, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by substitute, as amended.
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 587. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize the Governor to set apart certain amounts of the revenue derived from the tax on all distributors of motor fuels as a special fund for the purpose of meeting obligations of the State Highway Department, and for other purposes.
The following substitute was read and adopted:
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By Mr. Barret of Stephens-
A BILL.
To be entitled an :\ct to authorize the Governor, upon the written request of the State Highway Board, to set, apart not exceeding forty per cent of the revenues allocated to the State Highway Department derived monthly, during the period beginning September 1, 1929, and ending December 31, 1930, from the taxes upon distributors of fuels as a special fund; to authorize the Governor to draw warrants against said special fund; to discount and;or sell the same, and to place the proceeds in the treasury for the purpose of meeting the obligations of the State Highway Department lawfully incurred; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted bv the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by th.e authority of the same, that upon the written request of the State Highway Board, the Governor of the State is hereby authorized and fully empowered to assign and set aside not exceeding forty per cent. of the revenues derived monthly, during the period beginning September 1, 1929, and ending December 31, 1930, from the taxes upon distributors of fuels allocated to the State Highway Department, as a special fund to be used exclusively for the purpose of paying warrants against the same, as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted that in order to enable the State Highway Department to meet its obligations lawfully incurred, whether under the laws of this State or of the United States, and to which the State has by law given its assent, and when revenue from other sources is, in the opinion of the Governor and State Highway Board, not sufficient, the Governor of the State, upon the written request of the State Highway Board, is hereby duly authorized and fully empowered from time to time
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to draw his warrant or warrants against the special fund created by Section 1 of this A.ct so held as a special fund in the treasury, for such sum or sums as may be required to meet the obligations of the State Highway Department lawfully incurred, as provided in this section; the Governor is further authorized and empowered to discount and;or sell said warrants so drawn against said special fund and to place the proceeds arising therefrom in the Treasury to the credit of the State Highway Department for the purpose of enabling the State Highway Department to meet its obligations lawfully incurred, as herein provided. Said warrants shall be duly countersigned by the Comptroller-General. The holders of said warrants shall have all the rights and privileges accorded by law to the holders of all other warrants drawn by the Governor and countersigned by the Comptroller-General.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted that in carrying the provisions of this Act into effect it shall be con~lusively presumed, in every court of law or equity, that the monthly amount designated and set apart by the Governor by executive order in accordance with Section 1 hereof has been correctly determined and set apart by the Governor pursuant to the terms of this Act.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this A.ct be and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, by substitute.
On the passage of the bill, Mr. Mooty of Troup called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Alford
Adkins
Andrews
Alexander of Chatham Arnold
Ashley Atwood Awtrey
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Bandy
Hancock
Moore
Barker
Hanie
Mullins
Barrett
Hardin
Mundy
Battle of Muscogee Harris of Crisp
Nelson of Cook
Bearden
Harris of Terrell
Nottingham
Beasley
Harrison
Parker of Richmond
Bedingfield
Hatcher
Patten
Bell
Henderson
Peebles
Bennett
Hightower
Phillips of Telfair
Bentley
Hodges
Phillips of Tift
Blalock
Holt
Pilcher
Bland
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Pope
Bostwick
Howell
Powell of Emanuel
Boykin of Carroll
Huddleston
Purvis
Brannen
Hutcheson
Rabun
Brock
Jackson
Reid
Brown of Emanuel James
Roberts
Brown of Fulton
Johnson of Franklin Ross
Brown of Greene
Johnson of Seminole Rosser
Burch
Johnston
Scarbrough
Burgin
Kempton
Simmons
Cail
Kennedy
Slater
Chalker
Key
Sloan
Cochran
Kiker
Stanton
Coleman
Kimbrough
Still
Collier
King
Swain
Colson
Kirby
Taylor
Cone
Lance
Thrash
Cozart
Lewis
Thomoson
Cromartie
Logan
Tippins
Crowe
Lord
Trapnell
Culpepper of Fayette McClain
Traylor
Duncan
McElreath
Tucker
Dykes
McKelvey
Turner
Edmondson
McWhorter
Walker of Ben Hill
Edwards of Gilmer Mallard
Walker of Brooks
Edwards of Lowndes Mansell
Walker of Pierce
Ellard
Mardre
Wall
Ellis
Martin of Liberty
Weekes of DeKalb
Freeman
Maynard
West
Gillen
Meredith
Westbrook
Grayson
Mills
Wood
Gullatt
Montgomery
Yawn
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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Alexander of DeKalb Battle of Schley Beaton Boykin of Lincoln Cannon Chick Cooper Culpepper of Echols Davis of Mitchell Dickey Dominick Fagan Felker Goolsby Howard of Long
Hubbard Jones of Burke Jones of McDuffie Kinnard Lanham Lee McGehee McKoy Martin of Troup Mooty New Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt
Perkins Peterson Ram speck Richardson Rivers Scruggs Seckinger Shaw Stewart Strickland Swint Trotter Weeks of Columbia Wilkes Wilson
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Allen Byars Courson Crawford Davis of Floyd Dubose Fowler Franklin
Geer Griffin Hewell Jones of Lumpkin Lochliear Neisler Nelson of Macon
Parr Powell of Screven Stokes Stone Watson Wind Mr. Speaker
Bv unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was "dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 138, nays 47.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by substitute.
Mr. Key of Jasper moved that the bill be immediately transmitted to the Senate; the motion prevailed and the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Messrs. Sloan of Hall and Griffin of Decatur-
House Bill No. 633. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the distribution of all funds under the control
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and management of the State Highway Board of Georgia to the three Highway Divisions of the State in equal portions and for other purposes.
Mr. Burch of Dodge moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
Mr. Sloan of Hall moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the previous question and the motion prevailed.
Mr. New of Laurens moved to table the bill.
On the motion to table the bill, the ayes were 52, nays 61.
The motion to table was lost.
Mr. Maynard of Sumter moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By Mr. Davis of Mitchell-
:\mend House Bill No. 633 by adding at the end of Section 1 the following words:
"Provided that nothing herein shall affect the one cent per gallon gasoline tax allocated to the counties of this State."
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe called the ayes and nays and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Allen
Adkins
Arnold
Alexander of Chatham Ashley
Alford
Atwood
Awtrey Barker Barrett Battle of Muscogee
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Bearden Beasley Bell Bentley Bland Bostwick Boykin of Carroll Brannen
Brock II
Brown of Fulton Brown of Greene Burch Cail Chalker Cochran Collier Colson Cone Courson Cozart Crawford Cromartie Crowe Culpepper of Echols Davis of Mitchell Dickey Dominick Duncan Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Fagan Fowler Franklin Freeman Gillen Grayson Gullatt Hancock
Hanie Hardin Harris of Terrell Harrison Henderson Hightower Hodges Holt Howell Huddleston Hutcheson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kirby
Lance Lanham Lewis Logan Lord McClain McKelvey McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Meredith Mills Moore Mundy Nelson of Cook Owen
Pace Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Patten Peterson Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pape Purvis Richardson Rivers Roberts Rosser Seckinger Simmons Slater Sloan Stewart Still Stone Swint Thomoson Tippins Traylor Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Weeks of Columbia West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Andrews Bandy Battle of Schley
Bedingfield Bennett Blalock Brown of Emanuel
Chick Culpepper of Fayette Edmondson Ellis
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Felker
McKoy
Geer
Martin of Liberty
Goolsby
Martin of Troup
Harris of Crisp
Maynard
Hatcher
Montgomery
Hewell
Mooty
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Mullins
Howard of Long
New
Hubbard
Nottingham
.Jones of Burke
Oliver
Kinnard
Osborn
King
Peebles
Lee
Perkins
McGehee
Powell of Emanuel Ramspeck Reid Ross Scruggs Stanton Strickland Swain Taylor Trapnell Trotter Wall Weekes of DeKalb
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Beaton Boykin of Lincoln Burgin Byars Cannon Coleman Cooper Davis of Floyd
Dubose Dykes
Griffin Jackson Kimbrough Lochliear McElreath Neisler Nelson of Macon
Parr Powell of Screven Rabun Scarbrough Shaw Stokes Thrash Watson Mr. Speaker
Bv unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 128, nays 52.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in passing House Bill No. 633.
Mr. Sloan of Hall moved that House Bill No. 633 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
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The motion to transmit, by Mr. Sloan of Hall, prevailed, and House Bill No. 633 was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Mr. Parker of Colquitt moved that when the House adjourn this morning, it stand adjourned until this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Mr. Pope of Toombs moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3 :00 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 o'clock, P.M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under the order of business set by the Committee on Rules the following bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Still and Brown of FultonHouse Bill No. 769-
A BILL. To be entitled an Act to propose to the qualified voters of
Georgia an amendment to Article 7, Section 6, Paragraph 2, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia by adding thereto the words: "To pay pensions to county officers and employees of Fulton County," so that the
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General Assembly of the State of Georgia shall have power to delegate to Fulton County in this State the right to levy a tax to pay pensions to county officers and employees; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that Article 7, Section 6, Paragraph 2, of the Constitution of Georgia be amended by adding thereto the following words: "To pay pensions to county officers and employees of Fulton County," so that said paragraph as amended, in addition to the purposes for which taxes may now be levied, shall authorize the General Assembly of the State of Georgia to delegate to Fulton County in this State the right to l'evy a tax to pay pensions to county officers and employees.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted that whenever the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be agreed to bv two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two hou;es of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered upon their journals with the ayes and nays taken thereon, the Governor shall cause said amendment to be published in at least two newspapers in each congres~ional district in this State for a period of two months next preceding the time of holding the next general election.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted that the above proposed amendment shall be submitted for ratification or rejection to the electors of this State at the next general election to be held after publication as provided in the second section of this Act in the several electoral districts of this State at which election every person shall be qualified to vote who is entitled to vote for members of the General Assembly. All .persons voting at said election in favor of adopting the proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots the words, "For amendment of Paragraph 2, Section 6, Article 7, permitting Fulton County to levy taxes to pay pensions to county
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officers and employees." And all persons opposed to the adoption of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words "Opposed to amendment of Paragraph 2, Section 6, Article 7, permitting Fulton County to levy taxes to pay pensions to county officers and employees." And if a majority of said electors qualified to vote for the members of the General Assembly voting thereon -shall vote for the ratification thereof, when the results shall be consolidated as now required by law in elections for members of the General Assembly, then said amendment shall become a part of Article 7, Section 6, Paragraph 2, of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof as provided by law.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Botkin of Carroll
Adams of Wilkes
Boykin of Lincoln
Adkins
Brock
Alexander of Chatham Brown of Emanuel
Alford
Brown of Greene
Allen
Cail
Arnold
Cannon
Atwood
Chalker
Awtrey
Cochran
Bandy
Cone
Barker
Cozart
Barrett
Crowe
Battle of Muscogee Culpepper of Fayette
Bearden
Davis of Floyd
Beasley
Davis of Mitchell
Beaton
Dickey
Bedingfield
Dominick
Bentley
Duncan
Blalock
Dykes
Bland
Edmondson
Bostwick
Ellard
Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Freeman Goolsby Grayson Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell Harrison Hewell Hodges Holt Howard of Long Howell Huddleston Hutcheson
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Jackson Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance Lewis Lord McClain McGehee McKelvey McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Maynard Meredith
Mills Moore Mooty Mullins Mundy Nelson of Cook New Nottingham Oliver Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Ram speck Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser
Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Stewart Still Stokes Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Trotter Tucker Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Wilson Wood Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Andrews Ashley Battle o4 Schley Bell Bennett Brannen Brown of Fulton Burch Burgin Byars Chick Coleman Collier Colson Cooper
Courson
James
Crawford
Jones of Lumpkin
Cromartie
Lanham
Culpepper of Echols Lee
Dubose
Lochliear
Edwards of Gilmer Logan
Edwards of Lowndes McElreath
Franklin
Martin of Liberty
Geer
Martin of Troup
Gillen
Montgomery
Griffin
Neisler
Hatcher
Nelson of Macon
Henderson
Osborn
Hightower
Parker of Richmond
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Parr
Hubbard
Patten
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Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Scarbrough Shaw Sloan
Stanton Stone Traylor Turner Walker of Ben Hill
Wall Westbrook Wilkes Wind Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 144, nays 0.
The hill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the hill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Messrs. Martin and Mooty of Troup and Barker of Heard-
House Bill No. 795. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Constitution so as to allow certain property in Troup and Heard Counties to be exempt from taxation, and for other purposes.
The following amendment to the Committee Substitute wa~ read and adopted:
By Messrs. Mooty and Martin of Troup-
Amend the Committee Substitute to House Bill No. 795 as follows: By adding at the end of Section 1 the following: "Provided that interest shall not be computed on the sum to he absorbed by tax exemption as herein provided."
The following Committee Substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
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A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2, of the Constitution of this State as now amended which relates to the power of the General Assembly, to exempt from taxation public property and certain classes of private property; by adding another paragraph to said Section 2, to-wit: 2-B, to-wit. Any person, natural or artificial, who after or within two years prior to the ratification of this amendment has built, or may build, or establish on the Chattahoochee River any dam for storage or any power dam for the manufacture, generation, sale or distribution of hydro-electric current, embodying flood control and flood protection features for the City of \Vest Point, Georgia, may as to such projects be exempt from all County, School and Municipal taxes for the Counties of Troup and Heard, for such period of time as that the amount of taxes so exempted would equal to and absorb such part of the cost of such project as is attributable to such _flood control or flood protecting features, such cost attributable to flood control and flood protection, features to be determined by the Federal Power Commission.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 2-A of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, be and the same is hereby amended by adding at the end of said Paragraph 2, another paragraph to be known as Paragraph 2-B, to-wit:
Paragraph 2-B. Any person, natural or artificial, who shall after or within two years prior to the ratification of this amendment have built, or may build on the Chattahoochee River, any dam for storage or any dam for the manufacture, generation, sale or distribution of hydroelectric current, embodying flood control and flood protection features for the City of West Point, Georgia, mav
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as to such project be exempt from all County, School and Municipal taxes for the Counties of Troup and Heard for such period of time as that the amount of taxes so exempted would equal to and absorb such part of the cost of such project as is attributable to such flood control or flood protecting features, such cost attributable to flood control or flood protection to be determined by the records of the Federal Power Commission. Provided that interest shall not be computed on the sum to be absorbed by Tax exemption as herein provided.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That if this Constitutional amendment shall be agreed to by two-thirds of the members of the General Assembly of each House, the same shall be entered on their Journal, with the ayes and nays taken thereon, and the Governor shall cause the amendment to be published in one or more of the newspapers in each Congressional Districts for two months immediately proceeding the next general election and the same shall be submitted to the people at the next general election, and the voters thereat shall have written or printed on their tickets "For ratification of amendment of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2, of the Constitution of this State" (for ratification of amendment of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2, for authorizing the General Assembly to exempt from taxation, Power Projects embracing flood control for the City of West Point, Georgia), or "against ratification" of amendment of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2, (authorizing the General Assembly to exempt from taxation Power Projects embracing flood control for the City of West Point, Georgia) as they may choose, and if a majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the next General Assembly voting shall vote in favor of ratification, then said amendment shall become a part of Article 7, Section 2, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof.
Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in ccnflict with this Act be, and the same are repealed.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
The bill involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Crowe
Johnson of Seminole
Adams of Wilkes
Culpepper of Fayette Johnston
Adkins
Davis of Mitchell
Jones of Burke
Alexander of Chatham Dickey
Jones of McDuffie
Alford
Dominick
Kempton
Allen
Duncan
Kennedy
Ashley
Dykes
Key
Atwood
Edmondscm
Kiker
Awtrey
Ellard
Kimbrough
Bandy
Ellis
Kinnard
Barker
Fagan
King
Barrett
Felker
Kirby
Battle of Muscogee Fowler
Lance
Battle of Schley
Franklin
Lanham
Bearden
Freeman
Lee
Beasley
Gillen
Lewis
Beaton
Goolsby
Lord
Bedingfield
Grayson
McClain
Bell
Gullatt
McElreath
Blalock
Hancock
McGehee
Bland
Hanie
McKelvey
Bostwick
Hardin
McKoy
Boykin of Carroll
Harris of Crisp
McWhorter
Boykin of Lincoln Harris of Terrell
Mallard
Brock
Hatcher
Mansell
Brown of Emanuel Henderson
Mardre
Burch
Hewell
Martin of Liberty
Burgin
Hodges
Martin of Troup
Cail
Holt
MaYIUi'rd
Cannon
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Meredith
Chalker
Howard of Long
Mills
Cochran
Hubbard
Montgomery
Collier
Huddleston
Mooty
Cone
Hutcheson
Mullins
Courson
Jackson
Mundy
Cozart
Johnson of Franklin Nelson of Cook
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New Nottingham Oliver Owen Pace Parker of ColqUitt Parker of Richmond Patten Peebles Perkins Phillips of Telfair Pilcher Pope
Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Ramspeck
Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Stanton Stokes Strickland Swain Swint Thrash Thomoson
Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wood Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Andrews Arnold Bennett Bentley Brannen Brown of Fulton Brown of Greene Byars Chick Coleman Colson Cooper Crawford Cromartie Culpepper of Echols
Davis of Floyd Dubose Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Geer Griffin Harrison Hightower Howell James Jones of Lumpkin Lochliear Logan Moore Neisler Nelson of Macon
Osborn Parr Peterson Phillips of Tift Scarbrough Shaw Sloan Stewart Still Stone Taylor Wall Wilkes Wind Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 160, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority was passed, by substitute, as amended.
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By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
Bv Mr. Wall of Putnam-
House Resolution ~o. 157. :\ resolution commending the erection of a monument to Joel Chandler Harris, creator of "Uncle Remus", in South Carolina, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill ~o. 191. :\ bill to be entitled an A.ct to amend an Act creating the office of State Veterinarian, for the purpose of fixing the State Veterinarian's salary, and for other purposes.
The following Committee Substitute was read and adopted:
By the Committee:
To be entitled an :\ct to amend Section 3, an :\ct of the General :\ssembly, Section 1910, creating the office of State Veterinarian for the purpose of fixing the State Veterinarian's salary at four thousand two hundred ($4,200.00) dollars per annum.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of same, that on and after the passage of this .-\ct, Section 3 of the Act of 1910 creating the office of State Veterinarian be and the same are hereby amended by striking the words "Twenty-five Hundred ($2500.00) DoL Iars" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Forty-two Hundred" so that when amended said Section shall read:
. "Section 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the salary of said State Veterinarian shall
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be four thousand two hundred ($4,200.00) dollars per annum, and he shall in addition be reimbursed his actual traveling expenses incurred while traveling in the service of the State in the regular discharge of his duties, not to exceed two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars, and that he is to receive no other salary or remuneration from any other source.''
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted bv the authoritY afore-
said, That all laws or parts of law's in conflict ~ith this
Act be, and the same are, hereby repealed.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 29.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by substitute.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By :Messrs. Hutcheson and Rosser of \Yalker-
House Bill No. 418. :\ bill to be entitled an :\ct to fix the season for hunting doves, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, whic:h was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 1. The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed. By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Jackson of Bleckley-
House Bill ~o. 836. A bill to be entitled an .-\ct to change the name of the South Georgia .-\. & M. School at Cochran, Georgia, and for other purposes.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 104, nays 5.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Messrs. Kirby of For,qth and Jones of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 282. :\ bill to be entitled an Act to change the name of the North Georgia Agricultural College located at Dahlonega, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 6.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed as amended by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Key of Jasper and others-
House Bill No. 314. A bill to provide for raising revenue by a tax upon the privileges of engaging in certain occupations.
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By Messrs. Roberts of Muscogee and Brown of Greene-
House Bill No. 498. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize the State Veterinarian to inspect creameries, dairies, condenseries, butter, cheese and cream factories, and for other purposes.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By Mr. Boykin of Carroll-
Amend House Bill No. 498 by striking therefrom the entire Section 2 of said bill. Further by striking from Section 1 the words from said section as follows: "such analyses shall be admitted in evidence in all prosecutions that may result in this Act."
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 8.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended..
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
. By Messrs. Jones of McDuffie and \Vest of RandolphHouse Bill ;\J"o. 232. :\ bill to be entitled an Act to prohibit the use of steel traps or other like devices, in trapping or catching any bird, game or animal in this State; to provide a penalty for the violation of this Act, and for other purposes.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
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The following Committee amendment was read and adopted:
By the Committee-
Amend House Bill No. 232 by adding to Section 1 of said bill the following: "But this A.ct shall not apply to the salt water marshes and the islands along the coast of Georgia.''
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 7.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Edwards of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 261. A bill to be entitled an Act to regulate trapper's license in certain counties, and for other purposes.
Mr. Martin of Troup Illoved the previous question; the motion prevailed apd the main question was ordered.
The following amendment to the Committee Substitute to House Bill ~o. 261 was read and adopted:
By Mr. Mills of Chatham-
~\mend as follows: By striking Section 2 of said bill and adding in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that every resident person, firm or corporation who shall engage in the business of buying any hides or pelts of fur-hearing animals must before engaging in said
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business procure from the Commissioner of Game and Fish a license therefor, which shall be issued by said Commissioner upon the payment of a fee of two hundred ($200.00) dollar3; which license shall authorize and permit the person, firm or corporation to whom issued to engage in and conduct the business of buying and selling the hides, pelts and skins of fur-bearing animals throughout the State; but each additional buyer representing such resident dealer shall be required to procure and have an individual resident buyer's li::ense, which shall be issued to him by the Game and Fi:h Commissioner upon the payment of twentyfive ($25.00) dollars, which license shall authorize such individual buyer to buy pelts and furs throughout the State.
:\ "resident" under the terms of this :\ct shall be a person who has resided bona fide and continuously in the State of Georgia for a period of twelve (12) months prior to making application for license under this Section: or a corporation which has been duly incorporated under the laws of Georgia with its principal place of business located in said State."
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That every non-resident person, firm or corporation who shall engage in the business of buying the hides or pelts of fur-bearing animals must before engaging in said business procure from the Commissioner of Game and Fish a license therefor as hereinafter provided; a license shall be issued to a non-resident person, firm or corporation, authorizing the buying of hides and pelts throughout the State of Georgia upon payment of a fee of five hundred (S500.00) dollars; provided, however, that each agent representing a duly licensed non-resident dealer shall be required to procure and have an additional non-resident agent's license, authorizi:1g the buying of hides in this State by such agent, wr:ch may be i~sued upon the payment of a fee of one hundred (SlOO.OO) dollars. :\11 licenses
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required by this and the preceding Section shall exptre on September 1st following date of iss~e.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That any person, firm or corporation who shall buy any hides or pelts of fur-bearing animals for the purpose of re-sale without first procuring the license required by this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and sha:l be punished as provided for in Section 1065 of the Penal Code of Georgia.
The following Committee Substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
By the Committee-
A BILL
T'J be entitled an Act to repeal Section 12 of the Act entitled ''An Act for the protection of birds, fish, game and fur-bearing animals approved :\ugust 26, 1925 as contained in the 1925 Act of the General Assembly, page 305.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General :\ssembly of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same that Section 12 of the Act entitled "An Act for the protection of birds, fish, game, and fur-bearing animals approved August 26, 1925 as contained in the 1925 .-\ct of the General Assembly, page :305 which reads as follows: "Be it further enacted, that one who traps fur-bearing animals for the purpose of selling animals or their hides, skins or pelts shall be required to provide himself with a trapper's license to be issued by the Commissioner of Game and Fish on written application upon the same conditions as are prescribed for the issuance of hunting license. .-\ny person making false statement in an application for a trapper's license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." Be and the same is hereby repealed.
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Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority afore~aid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this :\ct be, and the same are hereby repeale:i.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 3.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was pa.:sed, by substitute, as amended.
Mr. Lance of Hall moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was ,lost.
Mr. Dominick of Pike moved that when the House adjourn this afternoon it stand adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
Mr. Mooty of Troup moved the previous question.
Mr. Lance of Hall moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The motion by Mr. Dominick of Pike was lost.
By Mr. Collier of Madison-
House Bill No. 592. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide that all motor vehicles from other States used for hire in hauling freight or passengers shall not be given the thirty (30) days courtesy allowed visitors in this State from other States, and for other purposes.
Mr. Taylor of Washington moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendment to the Committee Substitute was read and adopted:
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By the Committee-
Amend by adding to Section 1 the following: "Provided, however, this Act shall not apply to such motor vehicles from States other than Georgia, where such other State does not require the purchase of such licenses and license tags by such motor vehicles owned and operated under Georgia licenses, in such other State."
The following Committee Substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
By the Committee-
A BILL '
To be entitled an Act to require the owners of motor vehicles used for hauling passengers or freight for hire, whether a resident or non-resident of this State to register such vehicle with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, to obtain a license therefor, to provide a penalty for the violation of this Act, and for other purposes. .
Section 1. Be it enacted bv the General Assemblv of Georgia, and it is hereby enact~d by the authority of s~me, that after the passage of this Act, every owner of a motor vehicle, who operates the same for hire, either for hauling passengers or freight, whether a resident or non-resident of this State, shall register the same with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of Georgia and obtain a license therefor, and shall pay any and all fees and taxes as may be required by law.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted that any person or persons violating the provisions of this :\ct, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor, as provided in Section 1065 of Parks Penal Code of Georgia, Volume 6.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Law, be and the same are hereby repealed.
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The report of the com'mittee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 125, nays 2.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Battle of Schley-
House Bill No. 311. A bill to be entitled an Act to regulate the ice business in Georgia, to place same under the Public Service Commission, and for other purposes.
Mr. Slater of Bryan moved to table the bill, and the motion was lost.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall moved the previous question.
Mr. Lance of Hall moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 87, nays 41.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
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By Mr. Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 265. :\ bill to amend the Constitution relative to exempting paper plants from taxation.
Referred to Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 285. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 286. A bill to provide for disposition of park property in certain cities.
Referred to Committee on Municipal Government.
By Mr. Redwine of the 26th-
Senate Resolution No. 69. A resolution to furnish certain reports to Fayette County.
Referred to Committee on Counties and County Matters.
Mr. vVestbrook of Dougherty moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
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EVENING SESSION,
7:30 o'cLocK, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
Under the order of business set by the Committee on Rules, the following bills and resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Kennedy of Lamar and Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham-
House Bill ~o. 515. A bill to be entitled an .-\ct to amend an Act which A.ct amended the caption of an Act relative to indigent soldiers, and for other purpo~es.
The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 3.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 140. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Code of 1910 providing for the sale and transfer of stock of any bank or other corporation of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Chalker of Pulaski moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 106, nays 1.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe-
House Bill No. 620. A bill to be entitled an Act to prevent fraud upon purchasers of motor vehicles, to prevent theft thereof, and to require certificates of title thereon, and for other purposes.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 66, nays 54.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. Sloan of Hall gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 620.
By Mr. Ross of Appling and Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 1. A bill to be entitled an Act to appropriate the sum of $100,000.00 to the State Board of Health for use in experimenting with the disease of cancer, its causes, methods to cure the same, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the House instructed the Committee of the Whole House to dispense with reading the bill in its entirety in the Committee of the Whole House and to limit individual speeches on the bill to five minutes.
The House was resolved into a Committee of the Whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Weekes of DeKalb as the Chairman thereof.
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1317
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its Chairman reported House Bill No. 1 back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
By unanimous consent the 3 minutes explanation of votes was dispensed with on the following roll call.
The bill involving an appropriation, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Burgin
Adams of Wilkes
Byars
Adkins
Cail
Alexander of Chatham Chalker
Alford
Chick
Allen
Cochran
Andrews
Collier
Arnold
Cone
Ashley
Courson
Atwood
Cozart
Awtrey
Crawford
Bandy
Crowe
Barker
Davis of Floyd
Barrett
Dickey
Battle of Muscogee Dominick
Bearden
Duncan
Beasley
Dykes
Beaton
Edwards of Gilmer
Bell
Edwards of Lowndes
Bennett
Ellard
Bentley
Fagan
Blalock
Fowler
Bostwick
Freeman
Boykin of Carroll
Goolsby
Brannen
Gra_yson
Brock
Gullatt
Brown of Emanuel Hallie
Burch
Harris of Crisp
Harris of Terrell Harrison Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hodges Howard of Long Howell Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough Kinnard King Kirby Lance
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Lanham Lee Lewis Lord McElreath McGehee McKelvey McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills Montgomery Moore Mooty Mundy Nelson of Cook New Nottingham
Oliver Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Richmond Patten Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Powell of Emanuel Purvis Rabun Rams peck Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Sloan
Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Howard of Chatt'h'chee
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Battle of SchleY Bedingfield Bland Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Fulton Brown of Greene Cannon Coleman Colson Cooper Cromartie Culpepper of Echols Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Mitchell Dubose Edmondson Ellis
Felker Franklin Geer Gillen Griffin Hancock Hardin Hightower Holt Lochliear Logan McClain McKoy Mullins Neisler Nelson of Macon Parker of ColqUitt Parr
Peebles Perkins Peterson Pope Powell of Screven Reid Scarbrough Shaw Thomoson Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wilkes Wind Wood Mr. Speaker
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1319
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 153, nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill ~o. 3. A bill to be entitled an Act to appropriate the sum of $522,000.00 for the erection and eqUipment of buildings for insane patients at the State Sanitarium near Milledgeville, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the House instructed the Committee of the \Vhole House to dispense with reading the bill in its entirety in the Committee of the Whole House and to limit individual speeches to five minutes.
The House was resolved into a Committee of the \Yhole House and the Speaker designated l\lr. Kirby of Forsyth as the chairman thereof.
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its chairman reported House Bill ~o. 3 back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
By the Committee:
Amend as follows:
1. By striking the figures $522,000.00 as appears in the caption of said House Bill No. 3, and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $250,000.00.
2. By striking the figures $500,000.00 as appears in Section 1 of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof the figures
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$250,000.00; and further by striking the figures $250,000.00 in line nine (9) of Section 1 of said bill.
3. By striking section 2 and 3 altogether from said bill.
4. By striking, wherever the same appears in said bill the figures and words "Three new buildings," and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures "one (1) new building."
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
Amend by adding a new paragraph to said bill as follows: Be it further enacted by said authority, that the sum ot fifty thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary is hereby appropriated to complete the erection of the L. M. Jones Hospital, now under construction, and to equip the same.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.
By unanimous consent the 3 minutes explanation of votes on the following roll call was dispensed with.
The bill involving an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Beasley
Adkins
Beaton
Alexander of Chatham Bell
Alford
Bennett
Allen
Bentley
Andrews
Blalock
Arnold
Boykin of Carroll
Ashley
Brannen
Atwood
Brock
Awtrey
Brown of Emanuel
Bandy
Brown of Greene
Barker
Burch
Barrett
Byars
Battle of Muscogee Cail
Bearden
Chalker
Chick Cochran Collier Colson Cone Cooper Courson Cozart Crawford Crowe Davis of Floyd Dickey Dominick Duncan Dykes
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1321
Edwards of Gilmer
Kinnard
Ellard
King
Fagan
Kirby
Felker
Lance
Fowler
Lanham
Franklin
Lee
Freeman
Lewis
Goolsby
Lord
Grayson
McElreath
Gullatt
McGehee
Hanie
McKelvey
Harris of Crisp
McWhorter
Harris of Terrell
Mallard
Harrison
Mansell
Hatcher
Mardre
Henderson
Martin of Troup
Hewell
Maynard
Hodges
Meredith
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Mills
Howard of Long
Montgomery
Howell
Moore
Hubbard
Mooty
Huddleston
Mundy
Hutcheson
Nelson of Cook
Jackson
New
James
Nottingham
Johnson of Franklin Oliver
Johnson of Seminole Osborn
Johnston
Owen
Jones of Burke
Pace
Jones of Lumpkin Parker of Richmond
Jones of McDuffie
Patten
Kempton
Phillips of Telfair
Kennedy
Phillips of Tift
Key
Pilcher
Kiker
Powell of Emanuel
Kimbrough
Powell of Screven
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Alexander of DeKalb Battle of Schley Bedingfield Bland Bostwick
Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Fulton Burgin Cannon Coleman Cromartie
Purvis Rabun Rams peck Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Thrash Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Walker of I!ierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Culpepper of Echols Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Mitchell Dubose Edmondson Edwards of Lowndes
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Ellis Geer Gillen Griffin Hancock Hardin Hightower Holt Lcchliear Logan McClain
McKoy Martin of Liberty Mullins Neisler Nelson of Macon Parker of Colquitt Parr Peebles Perkins Peterson Pope
Reid Rosser Scarbrough Shaw Taylor Thomoson Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wilkes Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 1SG, nays 0.
The bill having received the reqms1te constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By l\Ir. \Yilson of \Yilcox-
Eouse Bill :\o. S38. :\ bill to be entitled an Act to appropria~ the sum of S2SO,OOO.OO or as much thereof as may be necessary to be paid out of the general fund to complete and renovate the Capitol of the State of Georgia and for other purposes.
Mr. Martin of Troup, moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
By unanimous consent the House instructed the Committ.ee of the Whole House to dispense with reading the bill in its entirety in the Committee of the Whole House and to limit individual speeches to five minutes.
The House was resolved into a Committee of the \Yhole House and the Speaker designated Mr. New of Laurens as the chairman thereof.
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its chairman reported House Bill No. 538 back to the
\YEDNESDAY, AuGUsT 21, 1929.
1323
House with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved the prevwus question.
Mr. l\lartin of Troup moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following Substitute was read and adopted:
By the Committee:
A BILL.
To be entitled an :\ct to appropriate the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand (S2:JO,OOO.OO) Dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary to be paid out of the general fund to complete and renovate the State Capitol of Georgia, and to authorize the expenditure of Fifty-Five Thousand (S:J:J,OOO.OO) Dollars of said sum, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the purchase of the Jackson property and certain property adjoining ic; and, to create a commission for the purchase thereof, to define the powers of said commission, to provide for the upkeep of the Confederate Cemetery at Marietta, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted bv the General :\ssemblv of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same that the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00) Dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary to be paid out of the General Fund to improve, repair, renovate and complete the Capitol of this State, provided that One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand (S12:J,OOO.OO) Dollars shall be available in the year 1929 and the further sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand (S125,000.00) Dollars shall be available in the year 1930.
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Sub-Sec. 1. Provided, further that the sum of FiftyFive Thousand ($55,000.00) Dollars of the said Two Hundred Fifty Thousand ($250,000.00) Dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary may be expended for the purchase of that certain property on Capitol Square in the City of Atlanta, County of Fulton, State of Georgia, known as the Jackson property and located across the Street from the South of the Capitol Building and certain other property immediately adjoining it.
The House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, and Senate concurring, hereby creates a Commission consisting of the Governor, Attorney-General, State Auditor, and two members of the House, and one member of the Senate, to be appointed by the respective presiding officers of the House and Senate. The said commission is hereby authorized to purchase at any time within six months from the passage of this bill, the following described property, to-wit:
All of that tract or parcel of land, together with improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Atlanta, County of Fulton, State of Georgia, known as the Old Jackson Home and the Martin Property, and being number 12 and number 22 respectively according to the present plan of numbering houses in the City of Atlanta; said properties adjoining each other and the combined properties representing a frontage of two hundred seven (207) feet, more or less, on the South Side of Capitol Square, and two hundred seventy-five (275) feet, more or less, on Capitol Place in said City and being of uniform width and depth.
Said commission shall have full power and authority to purchase said property on behalf of the State of Georgia, subject to a good and merchantable title and subject to the limitations therein. Provided, however, that no real estate agent, firm, individual, company or corporation shall receive any compensation or commission from the
WEDNESDAY, AuGusT 21, 1929.
1325
State on account of the purchase herein provided for. Provided, further, that said sums shall be paid out of the General Funds in the hands of the State Treasurer, and shall be paid out on warrant or warrants from the Governor to the State Treasurer.
And the keeper of the Public Buildings and Grounds of Georgia is hereby authorized and directed to expend the sum of $1,000.00 for each of the years 1930 and 1931 for the upkeep and improvement of the Confederate Cemetery at Marietta, and said sums are hereby appropriated therefor.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
The bill involving an appropriation, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Cail
Adkins
Chick
Alexander of Chatham Cochran
Alford
Collier
Allen
Cone
Andrews
Cooper
Arnold
Courson
Ashley
Cozart
Atwood
Crawford
Awtrey
Crowe
Bandy
Davis of Floyd
Barrett
Dickey
Bearden
Duncan
Beasley
Dykes
Bell
Edwards of Gilmer
Bennett
Ellard
Bentley
Felker
Blalock
Fowler
Boykin of Carroll
Grayson
Brannen
Gullatt
Brock
Harris of Crisp
Brown of Emanuel Hatcher
Byars
Henderson
Howell Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Franklin Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Kempton Kennedy Key Kiker Kimbrough King Lanham Lewis Lord McKelvey McWhorter Mallard Meredith Mills Mooty
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Mundy New Nottingham Osborn Owen Pace Parker of Richmond Patten Perkins Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher
Powell of Emanuel Ram speck Rivers Ross Slater Sloan Still Stokes Stone Swain Thrash Trapnell
Traylor Trotter Turner Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wind Wood
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Howard of Long
Battle of Muscogee
Hubbard
Brown of Greene
Huddleston
Dominick
Johnson of Seminole
Edwards of Lowndes Jones of McDuffie
Fagan
Kinnard
Franklin
Lance
Freeman
Lee
Hanie
McElreath
Harris of Terrell
McGehee
Hewell
Mansell
Hodges
Martin of Troup
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Maynard
Montgomery Moore Nelson of Cook Richardson Roberts Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Strickland Swint Tippins Weeks of Columbia Yawn
Those not voting were l\Iessrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Barker Battle of Schley Beaton Bedingfield Bland Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Fulton Burch Burgin Cannon Chalker Coleman Colson
rom artie
Culpepper of Echols Culpepper of Fayette
Davis of Mitchell
Dubose Edmondson Ellis Geer Gillen Goolsby
Griffin Hancock Hardin Harrison Hightower Holt Kirby
Lochliear Logan McClain McKoy Mardre Martin of Liberty Mullins Neisler Nelson of Macon Oliver Parker of Colquitt Parr Peebles Peterson Pope Powell of Screven
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1327
Purvis Rabun Reid Rosser Scarbrough
Shaw Stanton Stewart Taylor Thomason
Tucker Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wilkes Mr. Speaker
The roll call was verified.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 105, nays 39.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by substitute.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Mr. Howard of Long moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
By Messrs. Davis, Crawford and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 222. A. bill to be entitled an Act to appropriate the sum of fifty thousand dollars for the erection and equipment of a hospital for the Georgia School for the Deaf at Cave Spring, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the House instructed the Committee of the Whole House to dispense with reading of the bill in its entirety in the Committee of the Whole House and to limit individual speeches to five minutes.
The House was resolved into a Committee of the \Vhole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Lance of Hall as the chairman thereof.
The Committee of the .Whole House arose and through its chairman reported House Bill No. 222 back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass.
Mr. Lanham of Floyd moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee which, was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
1328
JouRNAL oF THE HousE,
By unanimous consent the three minutes explanation of votes on the following roll call was dispensed with.
The bill involving an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adkins
Franklin
Alexander of Chatham Freeman
Alford
Gullatt
Allen
Hanie
Andrews
Harris of Terrell
Arnold
Hatcher
Ashley
Henderson
Atwood
Hewell
Awtrey
Hodges
Bandy
Howard of Long
Barrett
Huddleston
Battle of Muscogee Hutcheson
Beasley
Jackson
Beaton
James
Bentley
Johnson of Franklin
Blalock
Johnson of Seminole
Boykin of Carroll
Johnston
Brock
Jones of Lumpkin
Brown of Emanuel Jones of McDuffie
Brown of Greene
Key
Byars
Kimbroug.h
Cail
Lance
Chick
Lanham
Collier
Lord
Cone
McElreath
Cooper
McGehee
Courson
McKelvey
Cozart
McWhorter
Crawford
Mallard
Crowe
Mansell
Davis of Floyd
Martin of Troup
Dickey
Maynard
Dominick
Meredith
Duncan
Mills
Dykes
Moore
Ellard
Mooty
Fagan
Mundy
Felker
Nelson of Cook
New Parker of Richmond Patten Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Ram speck Richardson Rivers Ross Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Sloan Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland Swint Thrash Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wood Yawn
WEDNEsDAY, AuousT 21, 1929.
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Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Culpepper of Echols Edwards of Lowndes Hightower
Hubbard Kinnard King
Owen Peterson Roberts
Those not voting were Messrs.:
of Adams of Elbert
Adams Wilkes Alexander of DeKalb Barker Battle of Schley Bearden Bedingfield Bell Bennett Bland Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln Brannen Brown of Fulton Burch Burgin Cannon Chalker Cochran Coleman Colson Cromartie Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Mitchell Dubose Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Ellis
Fowler
Neisler
Geer
Nelson of Macon
Gillen
Nottingham
Goolsby
Oliver
Grayson
Osborn
Griffin
Pace
Hancock
Parker of Colquitt
Hardin
Parr
Harris of Crisp
Peebles
Harrison
Perkins
Holt
Pope
Howard of Chatt'h'cheePowell of Emanuel
Howell
Powell of Screven
Jones of Burke
Purvis
Kempton
Rabun
Kennedy
Reid
Kiker
Rosser
Kirby
Scarbrough
Lee
Shaw
Lewis
Stanton
Lochliear
Swain
Logan
Taylor
McClain
Thomoson
McKoy
Walker of Ben Hill
Mardre
Walker of Brooks
Martin of Liberty
Wilkes
Montgomery
Wind
Mullins
Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification, of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 9.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
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By Messrs. Pilcher, Parker and Traylor of Richmond and Perkins of Jenkins-
House Bill No. 298. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize the construction of dormitories and a dwelling for the Superintendent of the Georgia Training School for mental defectives located at Gracewood, Georgia, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the House instructed the Committee of the Whole House to dispense with reading the bill in its entirety in the Committee of the Whole House and to limit individual speeches to five minutes.
The House was resolved into a Committee of the \Vhole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether as the chairman thereof.
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its chairman reported House Bill No. 298 back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, by substitute.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following Substitute was read and adopted:
By the Committee-
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to authorize the acquisition of lands or the construction of dormitories and a dwelling for the superintendent for the Georgia Training School for Mental Defectives located at Gracewood in Richmond County, Georgia, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of same, That the sum of Thirty Seven Thousand Five Hundred (S37,500.00) Dollars for the year 1930 and Thirty
\VEDXESDAY, AuausT 21, 1929.
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Seven Thousand Five Hundred ($37,500.00) Dollars for the year 1931, or as much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby appropriated for the acquisition of lands or the construction of dormitories for additional children, and for the construction of a dwelling for the superintendent of the Georgia Training School for Mental Defectives located at Gracewood in Richmond County, Georgia, the said buildings to be erected under the supervision of the State Board of Health.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
By unanimous consent the three minutes explanation of votes on the following roll call was dispensed with.
The bill involving an appropriation, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were J\lessrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Brown of Greene
Alexander of Chatham Byars
Alford
Chick
Allen
Cone
Andrews
Cooper
Ashley
Courson
Atwood
Cozart
Awtrey
Crawford
Bandy
Crowe
Barrett
Culpepper of Echols
Battle of Muscogee Davis of Floyd
Beasley
Dominick
Beaton
Duncan
Bentley
Dykes
Blalock
Ellard
BOYkin of Carroll
Fagan
Brannen
Felker
Brock
Franklin
Brown of Emanuel Freeman
Gullatt Hanie Harris of Terrell Henderson Hightower Howard of Long Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffi' Kempton Kennedy Key Kimbrough Kinnard
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Lance Lanham Lord McElreath McGehee McKelvey McWhorter Mallard Mansell Martin of Troup Meredith Mills Moore Mooty Mundy Nelson of Cook New Osborn Parker of Richmond
Patten Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Rams peck Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Sloan Stewart Still Stokes Stone Strickland
Swain Swint Thrash Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wood
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Hubbard
King
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adkins Alexander of DeKalb Arnold Barker Battle of Schley Bearden Bedingfield Bell Bennett Bland Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Fulton Burch Burgin Call Cannon Chalker Cochran
Coleman Collier Colson Cromartie Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Mitchell Dickey Dubose Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellis Fowler Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Griffin Hancock Hardin
Harris of Crisp Harrison Hatcher Hewell Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howell Johnson of Franklin Jones of Burke Kiker Kirby Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan McClain McKoy Mardre Martin of Liberty
WEDNESDAY, AuGusT 21, 1929.
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Marnard Montgomery MUllins Neisler Nelson of Macon Nottingham Oliver Owen Pace Parker of Colquitt Parr
Peebles Perkins Peterson Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Reid Rosser Scarbrough
Shaw Stanton Taylor Thomoson Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wilkes Wind Yawn Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the call roll was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 114, nays 2.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by substitute.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Messrs. Beaton of \:Vare, Brown of Fulton and others-
House Bi:l No. 328. A bill to be entitled an Act to appropriate funds for the erection of a nurses' home and central heating plant at the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium at Alto, Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Howard of Long moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
By unanimous consent the House instructed the Committee of the Whole House to dispense with reading the bill in its entirety in the Committee of the Whole House and to limit individual speeches to five minutes.
The House was resolved into a Committee of the Whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Mills of Chatham as the chairman thereof.
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its chairman reported House Bill No. 328 back to the
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House with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By the Committee-
Amend by striking Section 1 of said bill in its entirety and substituting a new Section therefor to be known as Section 1. "Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same: That the sum of $20,000.00 be appropriated for the erection of a nurses' home, and the sum of S10,000.00 be appropriated for installation of a central heating plant at the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium at A.lto, Ga., the same to be constructed under the supervision of the State Board of Health."
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
The bill involving an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes
Brannen
Alexander of Chatham Brown of Emanuel
Alford
Brown of Greene
Allen
Cail
Andrews
Chick
Ashley
Cone
Atwood
Cooper
Awtrey
Courson
Bandy
Cozart
Barrett
Crawford
Battle of Muscogee Crowe
Beasley
Culpepper of Echols
Beaton
Davis of Floyd
Bentley
Dominick
Blalock
Duncan
Bland
Dykes
Boykin of Carroll
Ellard
Fagan Felker Franklin Freeman Grayson Gullatt Hanie Harris of Terrell Henderson Hightower Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson James Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Lumpkin
vVEnxEsnAY, AuausT 21, 1929.
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Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key
Kimbrough Kinnard King Lance Lanham Lord McGehee McKelvey McWhorter Mallard Mansell Martin of Troup Meredith Mills Mooty Mundy
Nelson of Cook New Osborn Owen Parker of Richmond Patten Phillips of Telfair Pilcher Rams peck Richardson Roberts Ross Scruggs Seckinger Si=ons Slater Sloan Stewart Still
Stokes Stone Strickland Swain Swint Thrash Tippins Trapnell Traylor Tucker Turner Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wood
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Hubbard
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adkins Alexander of DeKalb Arnold Barker Battle of Schley Bearden Bedingfield Bell Bennett Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln Brock Brown of Fulton Burch Burgin Byars Cannon Chalker Cochran
Coleman Collier Colson Cromartie Davis of Mitchell Culpepper of Fayette Dickey Dubose Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellis Fowler Geer Gillen Goolsby Griffin Hancock Hardin Harris of Crisp
Harrison Hatcher Hewell Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Howell Johnson of Franklin Jones of Burke Kiker Kirby Lee Lewis Lochliear Logan McClain McElreath McKoy Mardre
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Martin of LibertY Maynard Montgomery Moore Mullins Neisler Nelson of Macon Nottingham Oliver Pace Parker of Colquitt Parr Peebles
Perkins Peterson Phillips of Tift Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Reid Rivers Rosser Scarbrough
Shaw Stanton Taylor Thomason Trotter Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wilkes Wind Yawn Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 1.
The bill having received the reqms1te constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Mr. Wilson of Wilcox moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
By Messrs. Henderson and Boykin of Carroll-
House Bill No. 12. A bill to be entitled an Act to appropriate funds to the Fourth District A. and M. College located at Carrollton, Georgia, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent the House instructed the Committee of the Whole House to dispense with reading the bill in its entirety in the Committee of the Whole House and to limit individual speeches to five minutes.
The House was resolved into a Committee of the Whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Stokes of Twiggs as the chairman thereof.
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1337
The C9mmittee of the Whole House arose and through its chairman reported House Bill No. 12 back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, as amended.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By the Committee:
Amend House Bill No. 12 by striking the words and figures fifteen thousand ($15,000.00) dollars wherever they appear in the bill and substituting in lieu thereof the words and figures, seventy-five hundred ($7,500.00) dollars.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.
The bill involving an appropriation, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Alexander of Chatham Courson
Allen
Cozart
Andrews
Crawford
Ashley
Crowe
Atwood
Culpepper of Echols
Awtrey
Davis of Floyd
Bandy
Duncan
Barrett
Dykes
Battle of Muscogee Ellard
Beaton
Felker
Ben1;_ley
Franklin
Blalock
Grayson
Boykin of Carroll
Hanie
Brannen
Harris of Terrell
Brown of Emanuel Henderson
Cail
Hightower
Chick
Huddleston
Cone
Hutcheson
Cooper
Jackson
Johnson of Seminole Johnston Kempton Kennedy Key
Kimbrough King Lance Lanham McWhorter Mallard Martin of Troup Mills Moore Mundy
New Osborn Parker of Richmond Patten
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Phillips of Tift Pilcher Slater Sloan Stewart
Still Stokes Stone Thrash Traylor
Turner Wall West Westbrook Wood
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Alford Brown of Greene Dominick Fagan Freeman Hubbard Jones of McDuffie McGehee
McKelvey Mansell Mooty Nelson of Cook Owen Ram speck Richardson Roberts Ross
Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Strickland Swain Tippins Trapnell Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Adkins Alexander of DeKalb Arnold Barker Battle of Schley Bearden Beasley Bedingfield Bell Bennett Bland Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln Brock Brown of Fulton Burch Burgin Byars Cannon Chalker Cochran Coleman Collier Colson Cromartie Culpepper of Fayette
Davis of Mitchell
Kiker
Dickey
Kinnard
Dubose
Kirby
Edmondson
Lee
Edwards of Gilmer
Lewis
Edwards of Lowndes Lochliear
Ellis
Logan
Fowler
Lord
Geer
McClain
Gillen
McElreath
Goolsby
McKoy
Griffin
Mardre
Gullatt
Martin of Liberty
Hancock
Maynard
Hardin
Meredith
Harris of Crisp
Montgomery
Harrison
Mullins
Hatcher
Neisler
Hewell
Nelson of Macon
Hodges
Nottingham
Holt
Oliver
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Pace
Howard of Long
Parker of Colquitt
Howell
Parr
James
Peebles
Jones of Burke
Perkins
Jones of Lumpkin
Peterson
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1339
Phillips of Telfair Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Reid Rivers Rosser
Scarbrough Shaw Stanton Swint Taylor Thomason Trotter Tucker Walker of Ben Hill
Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Watson Wilkes Wilson Wind Yawn Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 72, nays 27.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. Martin of Troup gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 12.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
THURSDAY, AucusT 22, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was di~pensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Reports of Standing Committees.
2. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
3. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
4. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the second time and recommitted:
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1341
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 285. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 286. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the disposition of park property in the City of Atlanta, and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent Senate Bill No. 258 was withdrawn from the Committee on Counties and County Matters and recommitted to the Committee on Game and Fish.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Redwine of the 26th and Mr. King of the 11th-
Senate Bill No. 113. A bill to fix salary of the Secretary of State, the Comptroller-General, Treasurer and the Assistant Treasurer.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the r~quisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House as amended, to-wit:
By Miss Kempton of Fulton, Alexander of Chatham, Tucker of Berrien and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 548. A bill known as theW. & A. Commission bill.
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The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Vaughn of the 34th-
House Bill Ko. 230. A bill known as the uniform mechanics lien act.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. .McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqm~lte constitutional majority the fol:owing bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Blalock of RabunHouse Bill :'\o. 743. A bill to exempt certain militia
district in Rabun County from provisions of the Code relating to elections.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House as amended, to-wit:
By Mr. Davis of Floyd and othersHouse Bill No. 54~. A bill to amend the General Tax
Act.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Chairman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
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134:~
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 124 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 265 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
McWHORTER of Oglethorpe,
Chairman.
Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County :Matters, submitted the following report:
iUr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Resolution No. 69 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
AxDRE\VS of Crawford,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following .'\cts and resolutions, to-wit:
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House Bill No. 743. An Act to exempt certain militia districts in Rabun County from provisions of the Code as relates to elections, and for other purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Davis of Mitchell County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 2, submitted the followmg report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 2 has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 52 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 69 do not pass.
Senate Bill No. 130 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
DAvis of Mitchell,
Chairman.
Mr. Kennedy of Lamar County, Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs, submitted the foHowing report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Military Affairs has had under consideration the following resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Resolution No. 9 do pass as amended.
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1345
Senate Resolution No. 10 do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, KENNEDY of Lamar, Chairman.
Mr. Parker of Richmond County, Chairman of the Committee on Manufactures, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Manufactures has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill No. 858 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 166 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
PARKER of Richmond,
Chairman.
Mr. Sloan of Hall County, Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Government, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Municipal Government has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 286 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 285 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
SLOAN of Hall,
Chairman.
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JOURNAL OF THE HousE,
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
House Bill No. 858. :\ bill to amend an Act fixing salary of :'\.ssistant Commissioner of Commerce and Labor.
By Mr. Zellars of the 30thSenate Bill ~o. 52. :\bill to aid land titles in this State.
By Mr. Law:;on of the 14thSenate Bill ~o. 124. A bill to amend the Constitution
relative to classification of intangible property for taxation.
By ~lr. Platt of the 7thSenate Bill No. 265. A bill to amend the Constitution
relative to exempting paper mills from taxation.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 9. :\ resolution to require Clerks of Superior Courts to record names of World \Var Veterans.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 10. A resolution to receive certain money from Secretary of \Var.
By Mr. Redwine of the 26th-
Senate Resolution No. 69. :\resolution to furnish certain reports to Fayette County.
By Mr. Terrell of the 36th and others-
Senate Bill ~o. 166. A bill to amend the Factory Inspector Law.
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1347
By unanimous consent the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate were read the third time and placed on their passage:
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill No. 849. A bill to amend an Act fixing salary of special criminal bailiff to solicitor-general.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 850. A bill to amend the charter of the City of At:anta.
The Substitute offered by the committee was read and adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed by substitute.
By unanimous consent thi~ bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 869. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Sparta.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 870. A bill to amend the Alternative road tax system for certain counties.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 871. A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Cumming.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1929.
1349
By Mr. Oliver of Quitman-
House Bill No. 874. A bill to amend an Act increasing number of Commissioners of Quitmal) County.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Traylor of Richmond-
House Resolution No. 155. A resolution providing for a joint committee to aid the Highway Department in perfecting the Traylor-Neill Road Map.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this resolution was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Resolution No. 156. A resolution for the relief of W. W. Wilson as surety on a bond.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the passage of the resolution the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By unanimous consent this resolution was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Mr. ~-\llen of the 41st-
Senate Bill ::-.Jo. 255. A bill to amend an Act for the protection of game and fish.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
By Messrs. Geer of :Miller and Stewart of AtkinsonHouse Bill ~o. 873. .-\ bill to amend the charter of the
City of Pearson.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Bv unanimous consent this bill was ordered to be immed.iately transmitted to the Senate.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 311.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question, and the motion prevailed.
The motion to reconsider prevailed and House Bill No. 311 went to the foot of the calendar.
THCRSDAY, A.UGUST 22, 1929.
1351
Mr. Martin of Troup moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 12 and the motion was lost.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass House Bill No. 620 and the motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 620, reconsidered, went to the foot of the calendar.
Under the order of business set by the Committee on Rules the following bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Barrett of Stephens and Ellard of Habersham~
House Bill No. 116. A bill to be entitled an Act to appropriate funds to the 9th District A. & M. School, and for other purposes.
Mr. Arnold of Henrv moved to table the bill and the
motion prevailed.
.
The bill was tabled.
By Messrs. Chick and Felker of '.Valton-
House Bill ~o. 167. A bill to be entitled an Act to appropriate funds to the 5th District A. & M. School at l\1onroe, and for other purposes.
Mr. McClain of Pickens moved to table the bill and the motion prevailed.
The bill was tabled.
By Mr. Stewart of Atkinson~
House Bill No. 554. A bill to be entitled an Act to require the State Veterinarian to inaugurate and maintain a system of sanitary control for the purpose of eradicating
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hog cholera and other swine diseases in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. McClain of Pickens moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
Mr. Thomason of \\~orth moved the previous question.
By unanimous consent the House instructed the Committee of the Whole House to dispense with reading the bill in its entirety in the Committee of the Whole House and to limit individual speeches to five minutes.
The House was resolved into a Committee of the Whole House and the Speaker designated Mr. Crowe of Worth as the Chairman thereof, with the motion for the previous question pending.
The Committee of the Whole House arose and through its chairman reported the bill back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass as amended.
The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
By the Committee-
Amend by striking the figures $100,000.00 in the caption and in Section 5 of the bill and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $50,000.00.
By Mr. Stewart of :\tkinson-
Amend by striking the figures $75,000.00 after the word "appropriated" in Section 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the figures $35,000.00.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to, as amended.
THURsDAY, AuGUST 22, 1929.
1353
The bill involving an appropriation the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Goolsby
Adkins
Gullatt
Alexander of Chatham Hardin
Allen
Harris of Crisp
Andrews
Harris of Terrell
Atwood
Hatcher
Bandy
Henderson
Barker
Hewell
Battle of Schley
Holt
Bearden
Howard of Long
Beasley
Howell
Bedingfield
Hubbard
Bell
Huddleston
Bennett
Johnson of Seminole
Blalock
Jones of Lumpkin
Bland
Key
Bostwick
Kimbrough
Bo:vkin of Carroll
Kirby
Brannen
Lee
Brock
Lord
Brown of Emanuel McKelvey
Brown of Fulton
McWhorter
Brown of Greene
Mallard
Burgin
Mansell
Byars
Mardre
Chalker
Martin of Liberty
Cochran
Martin of Troup
Coleman
Maynard
Cone
Meredith
Cooper
Mills
Courson
Moore
Crawford
Mooty
Crowe
Mullins
Davis of Mitchell
Mundy
Dickey
Neisler
Duncan
Nelson of Cook
Dykes
New
Edmondson
Owen
Fagan
Parker of Colquitt
Franklin
Parker of Richmond
Freeman
Patten
Perkins Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Rosser Scarbrough Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Stewart Still Stone Strickland Thrash Thomason Tippins Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Weeks of Columbia West Westbrook Wilkes Wilson Wood Yawn
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JouRNAL OF THE HousE,
Those voting in the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Alexander of DeKalb Alford Arnold Ashley Awtrey Call Chick Cozart Cromartie Dominick Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Gillen
Han1e Hodges James Johnson of Franklin Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of McDuffie Kennedy Kiker Kinnard King Lance Lanham McClain McGehee
McKoy Montgomery Nelson of Macon Nottingham Oliver Osborn Pace Peebles Rams peck Ross Scruggs Seckinger Swain Taylor Weekes of DeKalb
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Barrett Battle of Muscogee Beaton Bentley Boykin of Lincoln Burch Cannon Collier Colson Culpepper of Echols Culpepper of Fayette Davis of Floyd Dubose
Edwards of Gilmer
Lewis
Felker
Lochliear
Fowler
Logan
Geer
McElreath
Grayson
Parr
Griffin
Peterson
Hancock
Shaw
Harrison
Stokes
Hightower
Swint
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Trapnell
Hutcheson
Watson
Jackson
Wind
Kempton
Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of th~ roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 45.
The bill having received the requi~ite constitutional
majority \Vas passed, as amended.
'
By unanimous C(m~ent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
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1355
By Mr. Paulk of the 47th-
Senate Bill l\'"o. 232. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to establish a College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts as a branch of the University of Georgia, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 104, nays 22.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Wright of the 42nd and Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill ~o. 139. A bill to be entitled an Act to regulate the expenditure of county road funds; to prohibit county assessments for construction of State-aid roads, and for other purposes.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
By Messrs. Russell of Barrow and Davis of MitcheliA.mend by striking the first four and a half lines in second
paragraph of Section 2 beginning with words "all county road funds" and ending with words "road bonds."
By Messrs. Key of Jasper and Maynard of Sumter-
Amend by adding at the end of Section 2 the following: "Provided that nothing in this Act shall prohibit the State Highway Department from contracting with county authorities for the maintenance or construction of State and;or Federal roads."
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Mr. New of Laurens moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the main question and the motion was lost.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 94, nays 48.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass Senate Bill No. 139.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 144. A bill to be entitled an Act to give natural and artificial gas companies operating pipe lines the right of eminent domain, and for other purposes.
Mr. Beasley of Tattnall moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 117, nays 5.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 5. A bill to be entitled an Act to provide that in all actions against railroad companies for damage done to persons or property, proof of injury inflicted by the running of the locomotives or cars of such company, shall be prima facie evidence of the want of reasonable skill, and for other purposes.
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1357
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
Mr. Taylor of Washington moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
By Mr. Slater of Bryan-
Amend the caption in line 5 and strike the word "county" and substitute therefor the word "company."
By Mr. Cooper of BibbAmend by adding thereto the following: "The pro-
visions of this bill shall also apply to all persons, firms or corporations operating busses for hire." Amend the caption accordingly.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 149, nays 4.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
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JOURNAL OF THE HousE,
AFTERNOON SESSION,
3 :00 o'clock, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under the order of business set by the Committee on Rules, the following bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Atkinson of the 4thSenate Bill No. 244.
:\ BILL.
To be entitled an Act to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Article 3, Section 7, of the Constitution of said State, by adding thereto an additional paragraph, numbered 26, which shall authorize the General Assembly to grant to the governing authorities of the Counties of Glynn and;or Fulton and;or Chatham and;or Bibb and;or Barrow and;or Colquitt authority to pass zoning laws, or planning laws, whereby such counties may be zoned or districted for various uses, and other or different uses prohibited therein, and regulating the plans for development and improvement of real estate therein, and to authorize taxation therefor, and shall ratify any such authority heretofore undertaken to. be granted by the General Assembly to any such counties.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, that Article 3, Section 7, of the Constitution .of Georgia be amended by adding thereto the following
THURSDAY, At: GUST 22, 1929.
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paragraph, to-wit: "Paragraph 26. The General Assembly of the State shall have authority to grant to the governing authorities of the counties of Glynn and;or Fulton and;or Chatham and;or Bibb and;or Barrow and;or Colquitt authority to pass zoning and planning laws whereby such counties mav be zoned or districted for various uses and other and di-fferent uses prohibited therein, to regulate the uses for which said zones or districts may be set apart, and to regulate the plans for development and improvement of real estate therein. The General Assembly is given general authority to authorize such counties to pass zoning and planning laws, and to levy and collect a tax therefor; and Acts of the General :\ssembly heretofore passed undertaking to grant such authority to such counties are hereby ratified and confirmed."
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that when said amendment shall be agreed to by a twothirds vote of the members elected to each House, it shall be entered upon the journal of each House, with the "ayes" and "nays" thereon, and published in one or more newspapers in each congressional district of this State for two months prior to the time for holding the next general election, and shall at the next general election be submitted to the people for ratification. All persons voting at said election in favor of adopting the said proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have written or printed on their ballots the words: "For ratification of amendment to :\rticle 3, Section 7, of the Constitution of Georgia by adding Paragraph 26 thereto and authorizing the legislature to grant to the governing authorities of the Counties of Glynn and;or Fulton and;or Chatham and;or Bibb and;or Barrow and ;or Colquitt, authority to pass zoning and planning laws, and ratifying the :\cts of the Legislature heretofore passed undertaking to grant such authority to such counties," and all persons opposed to the adoptiof\ of said amendment shall have written or printed on their ballots the words: "Against ratification of amendment to :\rticle
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3, Section 7, of the Constitution of Georgia by adding Paragraph 26 thereto and authorizing the legislature to grant to the governing authorities of the Counties of Glynn and;or Fulton and;or Chatham and;or Bibb and;or Barrow and;or Colquitt, authority to pass zoning and planning laws and ratifying the Acts of the legislature heretofore pass undertaking to grant such authority to such counties." And if a majority of said electors qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly, voting thereon, shall vote for the ratification thereof, when the result shall be consolidated as now required by law in elections for members of the General Assembly, then said amendment shall become a part of Article 3, Section 7, of the Constitution of this State, and the Governor shall make proclamation thereof as provided by law.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
The bill involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert
Boykin of Carroll
Adams of Wilkes
Boykin of Lincoln
Adkins
Brannen
Alexander of Chatham Brock
Alford
Byars
Allen
Cannon
Andrews
Chalker
Atwood
Chick
Awtrey
Cochran
Barker
Colson
Battle of Muscogee Cone
Battle of Schley
Courson
Bearden
Cozart
Beasley
Crowe
Beaton
Culpepper of Echols
Bennett
Davis of Floyd
Bentley
Davis of Mitchell
Blalock
Dickey
Bland
Dominick
Duncan Dykes Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Ellis Fagan Felker Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Terrell
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Hatcher Hewell Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Long Howell Hubbard Huddleston Hutcheson Jackson Johnson of Franklin Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kimbrough Kinnard King Lance Lanham Lewis Logan Lord McElreath McGehee McKelvey
McKoy McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Martin of Troup Maynard Meredith Mills Montgomery Mullins Mundy Neisler Nelson of Macon New Nottingham Oliver Owen Pace Parker of Richmond Patten Peebles Peterson Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Purvis Rabun Rams peck
Richardson Rivers Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Still Stokes Strickland Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Tippins Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Westbrook Wilson Wood Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Alexander of DeKalb Arnold
A~ley
Bandy
Barrett Bedingfield Bell Bostwick Brown of Emanuel Brown of Fulton Brown of Greene Burch Burgin
Cail Coleman Collier Cooper Crawford Cromartie Culpepper of Fayette Dubose Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Griffin Harris of Crisp Harrison
Henderson Howard of Chatt'h'chee James Jones of Burke Kiker Kirby
Lee Lochliear McClain Moore Mooty Nelson of Cook Osborn
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Parker of Colquitt Parr Perkins Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift Powell of Screven Reid
Roberts Shaw Sloan Stanton Stewart Stone Thomason
Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wilkes Wind Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 147, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Mr. Boykin of Lincoln-
House Resolution ~o. 158. :\ resolution relative to the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Barrett of Stephens moved that House Bill ~o. 116 be taken from the table, and the motion was lost.
By Mr. Redwine of the 26th and Mr. Bird of the 49th-
Senate Bill ~o. 100. :\ bill to be entitled an :\ct to define and prohibit bucket shops in the State of Georgia and dealings therein, and for other purposes.
Mr. Hightower of Upson moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following Minority Report was submitted and read:
\Ye, the undersigned members of the Committee on Manufactures, beg leave to submit this Minority Report
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and respectfully recommend that Senate Bill No. 100 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
LEE of Bacon, CHICK of Walton.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill Mr. Alexander of DeKalb called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 123, nays 21.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. Boykin of Lincoln gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its actwn in passing Senate Bill No. 100.
Mr. Alexander of Chatham moved that the bill be immediately transmitted to the Senate and the motion prevailed.
The bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved that when the House adjourn this afternoon it stand adjourned until tomorow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
Mr. Mooty of Troup moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
On the motion by Mr. Martin of Troup, Mr. Stewart of Atkinson called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
The motion by Mr. Martin of Troup prevailed.
Mr. Martin of Troup moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.,
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Trapnell of Candler, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
By unanimous consent the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of Unanimous Consents:
1. Reports of Standing Committees. 2. Reading of House and Senate bills and resolutions, favorably reported, the second time.
3. Passage of uncontested local House and Senate bills and resolutions and general House and Senate bills and resolutions having a local application.
4. First reading of Senate bills and resolutions.
l\ilr. Stewart of Atkinson asked unanimous consent that Senate Bill No. 162, withdrawn from the House, be reinstated and placed upon the calendar for passage, and Mr. Harrison of Camden objected.
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Upon request, Senate Bill No. 2 was placed upon the calendar for the purpose of disagreeing to the unfavorable report of the Committee.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Messrs. Mallard of Charlton and others-
House Resolution No. 159. A resolution that the Speaker, Clerk, Postmistress and certain other members and attaches of the House and certain officers, members, and attaches of the Senate, stay over nine days after the session of the 1929 Legislature adjourns for the purpose of affixing their official signatures to passed bills and resolutions, and to complete unfinished business, and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 86. A bill to place the manufacture of ice in Georgia, under the supervision of the Public Service Commission.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the Committees:
By Mr. Whaley of the 35thSenate Resolution No. 63. A resolution to require Keep-
er of Public Buildings and Grounds to make the cases containing Confederate Flags in State Capitol moth proof and dust proof, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Properties.
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By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 228. A bill to amend an Act authorizing practice of Chiropody in State of Georgia and for other purposes.
Reffered to Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate, to-wit:
By Messrs. Vandiviere of the 31st and Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 75. A bill to increase the salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court, Superior Courts and Court of Appeals.
-By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 288. A bill to amend the Constitution of Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, ta-wit:
By Mr. Blalock of Rabun-
House Bill No. 744. A bill to provide for hunting cat squirrels in Rabun County.
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By Mr. Hightower of Upson-
House Bill No. 596. A bill to repeal an Act to regulate the grading and inspection of apples and peaches.
By Mr. Freeman of Early and others-
House Bill No. 199. A bill to regulate the sale and distribution of fertilizer.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 861. A bill to amend the charter of Lakeland.
By Mr. Patten of Lanier-
Hause Bill No. 862. A bill to prescribe the jurisdiction of the County Court of Lanier.
By Messrs. Alexander, Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 865. A bill to amend the charter of the Borough of Decatur.
By Messrs. Pilcher, Parker and Traylor of Richmond.-
House Bill No. 860. A bill to amend the Act creating a board of civil service in Augusta.
By Messrs. Ramspeck and Weekes of DeKalb-
House Bill No. 859. A bill to amend the charter of the Borough of Decatur.
By Messrs. Alexander, Grayson and Mills of Chatham and others-
House Bill No. 669. A bill to prescribe the duties of the Coastal Highway District.
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By Messrs. Moore and Parker of Colquitt-
House Bill No. 857. A bill to amend the Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Colquitt County.
By Mr. Ellis of Towns-
House Bill No. 806. A bill to exempt districts in Towns County from district fence line law.
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 854. A bill to amend the charter of East Point.
The Senate has passed, as amended, the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Bill No. 867. A bill to amend the Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Twiggs County.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmslte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 863. A bill to provide for the disposition of park property.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has failed to pass by the requtstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, ta-wit:
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By Messrs. Beaton and Stanton of Ware-
House Bill No. 110. A bill to create a special text book commission for Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Sen.ate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional
majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Boykin of LincolnHouse Resolution No. 158. A resolution relative to the
200th anniversary of the founding of the State of Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, as amended, to-wit:
By Mr. Wind of GradyHouse Bill No. 129. A bill known as the General Tax
Act.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional
majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
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By Messrs. Cooper, Gillen and Nottingham of Bibb-
House Bill No. 847. A bill to amend the charter of Macon.
By Mr. Beasley of Tattnall-
House Bill No. 844. A bill to fix the time for collection of tax in Tattnall County.
By Mr. Atwood of Mcintosh-
House Bill No. 818. A bill to require dogs in Mcintosh County to be inoculated.
By Messrs. Still and Brown and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 457. .-\ bill to amend the civil code of 1910.
By Messrs. Nottingham, Cooper and Gillen of Bibb-
House Bill No. 848. A bill to amend the Act establishing a Board of Commissioners for Bibb County.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe County, Clrn,irman of the Committee on Amendments to Constitution, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Amendments to Constitution has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 75 do pass.
Senate Bill No. 288 do pass. Respectfully submitted, McWHoRTER of Oglethorpe,
Chairman.
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Mr. Andrews of Crawford County, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and County Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Counties and County Matters has had under consideration the following bill and resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 197 do not pass.
House Bill No. 872 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
ANDREWS of Crawford,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 199. An Act to regulate the sale, inspection and distribution of commercial fertilizer and fertilizer materials in the State of Georgia.
House Bill Ko. 596. An Act to repeal an Act regulating the grading and inspection of peaches and apples in closed packages.
House Bill No. 669. An Act to amend an Act prescribing the rights, duties and responsibilities of the Coastal Highway District.
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House Bill No. 744. An Act providing for the hunting and killing of cat squirrels in Rabun County, and for other purposes.
House Bill No. 806. An Act to amend an Act approved August 15, 1927.
House Bill No. 854. An Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of East Point.
House Bill No. 857. An Act to amend an Act approved August 10, 1921 creating a Board of Commissioners for Colquitt County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 859. An Act to amend an Act approved August 17, 1909 creating a new charter for the City of Decatur.
House Bill No. 860. An Act amending an Act creating a Civil Service Commission for the City of Augusta.
House Bill No. 861. An Act to amend the charter of the City of Lakeland in Lanier County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 862. An Act to prescribe the jurisdiction of the County Court of Lanier County, Georgia.
House Bill No. 865. An Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Decatur.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Act~ and resolutions, to-wit:
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House Bill No. 457. An Act to amend Section 3321 of the Civil Code of Georgia of 1910.
House Bill No. 818. An Act to require dogs in the County of Mcintosh to be inoculated against rabies.
House Bill No. 844. An Act to amend Section 4 of an :\ct approved August 15, 1916 so as to change the time of the coliection of commutation tax for the County of Tattnall.
House Bill No. 847. An :\ct to amend the charter ot the City of Macon, and for other purposes.
House Bill 1\'"o. 848. An Act to amend an Act establishing a Board of Commissioners for the County of Bibb.
House Bill ~o. 863. An Act to provide for the purchase and disposition of park property in cities in Georgia having a population of 200,000 or more.
House Resolution No. 158. A resolution relative to 200th anniversary of the founding of Georgia.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Afr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 282. An Act to change the name of the North Georgia Agricultural College loc.ated at Dahlonega, Georgia.
Respectfully submitted,
MALLARD of Charlton,
Chairman.
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Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 258 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
CoLsoN of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. Colson of Glynn County, Chairman of the Committee on Game and Fish, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Game and Fish has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Bill ~o. 790 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
CoLsoN of Glynn,
Chairman.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee County, Chairman of the Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Hygiene and Sanitation has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and
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has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill Xo. 228 do pass. Respectfully submitted, HowARD of Chattahoochee, Chairman.
Mr. Burch of Dodge County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Highways, submitted the following report:
Afr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Highways has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 174 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
BuRCH of Dodge,
Chairman.
Mr. Wilson of wilcox County, Chairman of the Committee on Public Property, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Public Property has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Resolution No. 63 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
\VILSON of \ViJcox,
Chairman.
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Mr. Culpepper of Fayette County, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 113 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
CuLPEPPER of Fayette,
Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bill of the House and Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Lee of BaconHouse Bill No. 790. A bill to permit fishing in streams
under certain conditions.
By Mr. Collier of MadisonHouse Bill No. 872. A bill to amend an Act creating
office of Tax Commissioner for Madison County.
By Messrs. Redwine of the 26th and King of the 11thSenate Bill No. 113. A bill to fix the salaries of certain
State House officers.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 174. A bill to amend the Motor Vehicle Laws of this State.
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By Mr. Williams of the 27th-
Senate Bill No. 258. A bill to permit semmg under certain conditions.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 288. A bill to amend the Constitution to permit Fulton County to pension county employees.
By Messrs. Vandiviere of the 39th and Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 75. A bill to amend the Constitution relative to salaries of Justices of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
Under the order of business set by the Committee on Rules, the following bills and resolutions of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th-
Senate Bill No. 112. A bill to be entitled an Act to regulate the manner in which motor vehicles tramporting passengers or freight for hire upon, over and along the public highways of Georgia may be operated, and for other purposes.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendments to Committee Substitute to Senate Bill No. 112 were read and adopted:
By Mr. Sloan of HallAmend by striking Section 10.
By Mr. Battle of Muscogee-
Amend by adding a new section immediately prior to the repealing clause and renumbering the sections of said
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bill accordingly, said new section to read as follows: The provisions of this Act shall not apply to bus lines operating under franchise issued by the United States Government and under the regulation and supervision of said Government and solely between any point or points in the state and a military reservation of the United States Government.
By Mr. Weekes of DeKalb--
Amend by striking Section 5 and substituting therefor
the following Section, to be known as Section 5: "Be it
further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that in the
enforcement of this Act, all persons or corporations actu-
ally operating such motor vehicles at least one schedule per
day, for the transportation of persons or property for hire
over, along and upon the public highways of this State and
over, along and upon a fixed route or routes or between
fixed termini regularly and in good faith on or before July
1, 1929 and continuously thereafter, shall as a matter of
right receive a certificate of convenience and necessity for
such route upon filing with the Commission an affidavit
se.ttin. g
mtSSlOn.
,f,orth
said
facts
to
the satisfaction
of said
Com-
The following Substitute was read and adopted, as amended:
By the Committee-
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to regulate the manner in which motor vehicles transporting passengers or freight for hire, upon, over and along the public highways of Georgia may be operated; to provide for the regulation of such vehicles by the Public Service Commission of Georgia; to provide for the filing suits against persons, firms or corporations operating such motor vehicles; to provide for bonds or
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insurance in the operation of such motor vehicles; to provide for rules and regulations of such motor vehicles by said Public Service Commission of Georgia; to provide that said Commission shall have the right and authority to regulate schedules; to provide that said Commission shall approve the rates as shall hereinafter be provided; to provide for the transferring, assigning and mortgaging of certificates of convenience and necessity; and to fix license fees and taxes for the operations of motor transportation companies; and also to provide penalties for violations of this Act; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same as follows, definitions:
(a) The word "Commission" means the Public Service Commission of this State.
(b) The term "Corporation" when used in this Act means a corporation, a company, association, or joint stock association.
(c) The term "Person" means any individual, firm or co-partnership.
(d) The word "Certificate" means the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity authorized to be issued under the provisions of this Act.
(e) The term "Public Highway" means every public street, road or highway in this State.
(f) The term "Motor Vehicle" shall include all vehicles or machines propelled by any power other than muscular, used upon the public highways for the transportation of persons or property for compensation, except motor vehicles used exclusively in transporting children to and from school, or by any transportation company exclusively engaged in operating taxicabs, or hotel busses to and from a depot to a hotel in the same town or city.
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(g) The words "Fixed Termini" and "Regular Route" as used in this Act, and in certificates hereunder, shall mean the termini between which, or the route over which any motor transportation company shall usually or ordinarily operate any motor vehicle or vehicles, though departures from such termini and travel over said route may be periodical or irregular; whether any motor propelled vehi_ de is being operated or is to be operated "between fixed termini or over a regular route" within the meaning of this Act, shall be a question of fact to be determined by the Commission, and the finding of the Public Service Commission thereon shall be final except as to appeal and review as hereinafter provided.
(h) The term "Motor Transportation Company" when used in this Act means every corporation, firm, company, asso<.iation, or person, their lessees, trustees or receiver, owning, controlling, operating or managing any motor propelled vehicle not usually operated on or over rails, used in the business of transporting persons or property for compensation over any publi::: highway in this State between fixed termini or over a regular route; Provided, that the term "Motor Transportation Company" as used in this Act, shall not include corporations or persons engaged exclusively in the transportation of children to or from school, or any transportation company exclusively engaged in operating taxicabs, or hotel busses from a depot to a hotel in the same town or city.
(i) For the purpose of this A.ct all vehicles equipped to carry a load which are attached to and drawn by a motor vehicle are hereby defined as trailers and shall be classed as motor vehicles and subject to the provision of this Act.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Commission shall have the authority, power and jurisdiction, to reasonably regulate the operations of all motor transportation companies in this State; and in the event of conflict between the reasonable rules and regulations of the Commission and an ordinance of any Munici-
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pality of this State, the Commission's said rules and regulations shall prevail. It shall be the duty of the Commission to regulate the minimum amount of service which shall be rendered by such motor transportation companies, the safety of such operations, and to approve fair and reasonable rates of fare and tariffs for passengers and property.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that no person or corporation shall operate any such motor vehicle for hire, and for the purpose of transporting passengers or property over and along any fixed route or routes or between fixed termini in this State without first obtaining from said Commission a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate such motor vehicles, and that such certificate of convenience and necessity shall be issued and granted upon written petition filed with said Commission in such form as said Commission may prescribe and require, and upon such terms and conditions as said Commission may fix and require by certain uniform rules; provided that ten days' notice in writing shall be given to all motor vehicle operators affected by any application for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate any such motor vehicle or vehicles as are herein provided for; provided further that said Commission in their discretion may amend, modify, or revoke any certificate of convenience and necessity so issued, under and by virtue of this Act, when it shall appear that any such person or corporation holding said certificate has wilfully and persistently violated the terms and conditions of any such certificate of convenience and necessity so issued and granted, or has failed and refused to comply with the provisions of this Act, and provided further that at all hearings for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate motor vehicles under this Act, all rules of evidence and law now controlling courts of law and trials in the Superior Courts in this State, shall prevail and be adhered to by said Commission; and provided further that from any decision, rule
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or regulation of said Commission an appeal may be had to the Superior Courts of this State under the same rules as for an appeal from the inferior courts now in force, or hereafter in force in this State, and said appeal shall be made within ten days drom the date of the ruling or decision complained of. The Commission shall not grant a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate such motor vehicles except under the provision of Section 5 hereof, or unless the public convenience and necessity require such operation. Such certificate may be subject to any limitations or restrictions considered proper by the Commission and may be granted in whole or for a part of the service applied for.
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that, in considering applications for certificate to operate motor vehicles as provided for under this Act, the same shall be considered with reference to all transportation companies transporting passengers or property for hire who will be affected by the granting of such certificate, and the existence of all other forms of passenger or freight transportation for compensation over the district to be affected by the granting of such certificate, shall be considered under the terms and provisions of this Act.
Sec. 5. Be it further ena:::ted by the authority aforesaid, that in the enforcement of this Act, all persons or corporations actually operating such motor vehicles at least one schedule per day, for the transportation of persons or property for hire, over, along and upon the public highways of this State, and over, along and upon a fixed route or routes or between fixed termini regularly and in good faith on June 15, 1929, and continuously since said date, shall as a matter of right receive a certificate of convenience and necessity for such route upon filing with the Commission an affidavit setting forth said facts; provided that the Commission may conduct a hearing thereon upon reasonable request made by any interested party; provided further
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that the Commission shall act upon all such affidavits within thirty days from the date of filing thereof.
Sec. 6. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that when an application is made and filed with the Commission, for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate a motor vehicle or vehicles upon the public highways of this State by any person or corporation, under the provisions of this Act, it shall be the duty of the Commission to notify all parties at interest, as aforesaid, and to fix a date for the hearing of such application, provided that in case of an application, excepting an application under Section 5 hereof, for a certificate to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle~, over, along and upon a fixed and regular route or between fixed termini, then being served by any person or corporation, having a certificate or certificates, then and in that event all such persons or corporations having such certificate or certificates, shall be given reasonable time and opportunity within the discretion of said Commission to improve and to correct such service as may be required and in the way and manner and under such terms as said Commission shall provide; and provided further that in case an additional bus or motor vehicle or motor vehicles is required to properly serve the public convenience and necessity on a particular route, then and in that event all such persons or corporations then operating such motor vehicles under certificate on said route, shall be given the privilege and opportunity of adding the required and additional motor vehicles in order to meet the requirements of said Commission.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations governing the practice and procedure before the Commission, safety of operation, and providing for the inspection of equipment, and the operation of emergency equipment.
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all rates of fare and tariffs shall be just and reasonable
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a~d .subject to the approval of the Public Service Commtsswn.
Sec. 9. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that before a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate such motor vehicle or motor vehicles shall be issued, the applicant shall file with said Commission, bond, with surety satisfactory to the Commission or a policy of indemnity insurance for the following amounts, to-wit: not less than S5,000.00 for the injury or death of any one person, and not less than $10,000.00 for injury or death to more than one person in any one accident, and $1,000.00 for property damage, and that all such bonds or insurance policies herein required shall be given for the protection of persons and property. Such bond or insurance policies shall contain a provision that the securities or insurance company will pay any and all final judgments of the Court of last resort rendered against the assured due to or arising out of injuries to persons, or property, caused by the negligence of the assured or its employees and within the limitations herein above set forth. The insolvency of the assured shall not be a defense to the payment of such judgment of said surety or insurance company.
Sec. 10. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that after January 1, 1930, every such person or corporation which shall operate such motor vehicles shall pay annually on or before the 15th day of January of each calendar year so long as such operation continues or such cectificate shall remain in force, a license tax on each vehicle upon the following basis:
Passenger vehicles with a capacity of seven passengers or less. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Passenger vehicles with a capacity of over seven and not more than fourteen passengers. . . . $50.00
Passenger vehicles with a capacity of over fourteen and not more than twenty-one passengers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00
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Passenger vehicles with a capacity of over twenty-one passengers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
Freight vehicles with a capacity or rated tonnage of one ton or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00
Freight vehicles with a capacity or rated tonnage of over one and less than two and onehalf tons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00
Freight vehicles with a capacity or rated tonnage of two and one-half and less than four tons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00
Freight vehicles with a capacity or rated tonnage of over four and less than five tons .... $100.00
Freight vehicles with a capacity or rated tonnage of over five tons .................... $150.00
provided that when any motor vehicle for which the tax has been paid, cannot be operated for any reason, another vehicle of not greater capacity may be substituted therefor without payment of additional tax. And provided further that if any certificate shall be issued after the 15th day of January of any year, the fees herein provided shall be proportioned to the remainder of the calendar year, and all such fees or charges collected hereunder by the Commission shall be paid into the State Treasury and shall be paid out and expended upon the Public Highways of this State.
Sec. 10-A. In the event any taxes or fees or charges remain unpaid sixty days after the due date thereof and after notice by registered mail, notifying such Motor Transportation Company of its delinquency, then the Comptroller-General shall proceed to collect the same together with costs and interest as other delinquent taxes are now collected.
Sec. 10-B. The fees and charges herein imposed and provided for shall relieve such person or corporation from the payment of any license or occupation tax or any other
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character or class of tax, to any political subdivision of the State of Georgia.
Sec. 11. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that suits for the recovery of damages caused by the negligence of such motor transportation company or companies, or agents or employees, may be filed in the County where the injury or damage occurred. It is further provided that the liability of such motor transportation company or companies for injuries and damages shall be governed by the rule of ordinary care and diligence.
Sec. 12. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that no person or corporation, holding a certificate of convenience and necessity under the provision of this Act, shall permit any person to be employed as driver of any such motor vehicles under the provision of this Act, until such driver shall have first obtained from said Commission what is and what shall be known as a Driver's License, or permit, and that said Commission shall have the right and authority to make such rules and regulations with respect to the fitness and qualifications of all such drivers as said Commission in their judgment may deem right and proper for the safety of passengers or freight thus being transported by said motor transportation company or companies, and provided, however, that all such drivers shall pay to said Commission for a Driver's Permit such fee as may be required by the Commission to defray the expense of issuing said permit.
Sec. 13. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that a motor transportation company holding a certificate as provided for in this Act may depart from the route described in such certificate if compelled to detour on account of road conditions or for the purpose of transporting chartered parties to points not on such route, and not exclusively on a route served by any other certificate holder, and for chartered transportation may receive for such service, compensation as may be agreed upon be-
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tween the motor transportation company and the party or parties so served.
Sec. 14. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that upon the consent of the Commission expressed in writing, any right, privilege, permit or certificate held, owned or obtained by any motor transportation company, may be sold, assigned, leased, or mortgaged, the same as any other property.
Sec. 15. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Commission shall employ such necessary clerks, inspectors, and employees on such terms and conditions as said Commission shall deem advisable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Sec. 16. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that neither this Act nor any provision hereof shall apply or be construed to apply to commerce with foreign nations or commerce among the several States of the Union except in so far as the same may be permitted under the provision of the Constitution of the United States and the Acts of Congress.
Sec. 17. Upon filing of any application for certificate of convenience and necessity the applicant shall pay as a fee for the issuance thereof the sum of Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollars, and for any application for the approval of a transfer, mortgage or sale of any certificate a fee of $10.00 and for the issuance of any duplicate certificate a fee of $5.00, provided, however, that should any application herein set forth be denied, then said fees shall be returned to the applicant.
Sec. 18. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that any person or corporation, wilfully violating the provisions of this Act, or any lawful rule or regulation or decision of the Commission, shall be punished as for a
mi~demeanor.
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Sec. 19. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act, be and the same are hereby repealed.
Sec. 20. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that in the event any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional, void, or ineffective, for any cause, such decision or declaration shall not be deemed to affect any other Section or part of this Act.
Sec. 21. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that this Act shall become effective on September 1, 1929.
The following Minority Report was submitted and read:
\Ve, the undersigned members of the Committee on Railroads respectfully dissent from the recommendation of the majority of the members of the Committee, and recommend that Senate Bill No. 112 do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
STEWART of Atkinson,
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 147, nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, by substitute, as amended.
By Mr. Vaughn of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 47. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the \Vorkmen's Compensation Act relative to employers' reports to the Industrial Commission, and for other purposes.
Mr. Simmons of Decatur moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 122, nays 4.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lawson of the 14th-
Senate Bill No. 216. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Section 6048 of the Code so as to exempt from its operation tax executions, and for other purposes.
Mr. Key of Jasper moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By the CommitteeAmend Senate Bill No. 216 by striking the words "own-
er or" wherever the same appear together in said bill. The report of the committee, which was favorable to
the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to. On thepassage of the bill the ayes were 131, nays 0. The bill having received the requisite constitutional
majority was passed, as amended.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 129. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Motor Vehicle Law as to automobile tags, and for other purposes.
Mr. Tippins of Evans moved to table the bill.
On the motion to table, the ayes were 59, nays 66.
The motion to table was lost.
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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 74, nays 67.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 59. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to give counties the right to levy an additional tax for the purpose of employing county agents, and for other purposes.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved the previous question; the motion prevailed, and the main question was ordered.
The amendment by Mr. Davis of Mitchell was read and adopted.
The following Minority Report was submitted and read:
We, the undersigned, file our Minority Report on Senate Bill No. 59 and respectfully recommend that the same do not pass.
Respectfully submitted,
MARTIN of Troup,
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
The bill involving an amendment to the Constitution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Adkins Alford Allen Andrews
Arnold Atwood Bandy Battle of Muscogee Beasley
Bennett Bentley Bostwick Brock Brown of Emanuel
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Brown of Fulton Burch Cail Chalker Cochran Coleman Collier Cone Courson Cozart Cromartie Crowe Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd Davis of Mitchell Duncan Dykes Fagan Freeman Gillen Grayson Gullatt Hancock Hanie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harrison Henderson Hewell Holt Hubbard Hutcheson James Johnson of Seminole Johnston
Jones of Lumpkin Key King Kirby Lance Lanham Lochliear Logan McElreath McKelvey McKoy
McWhorter Mallard Mardre Martin of Liberty Marnard Meredith Mills Moore Mooty Mundy Neisler Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon Nottingham Osborn Owen Patten Peebles Phillips of Tift Pilcher Powell of Emanuel Purvis Rabun
Rams peck Reid Rivers Roberts Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Sloan Stanton Still Stokes Stone Swain Taylor Thrash Thomoson Tippins Trapnell Traylor Tucker Turner Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb Westbrook Wilkes Wind Wood
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Alexander of Chatham Byars
Ashley
Cannon
Awtrey
Chick
Barker
Culpepper of Fayette
Battle of Schley
Dickey
Blalock
Dominick
Bland
Edwards of Lowndes
Boykin of Lincoln Ellard
Ellis Felker Goolsby Harris of Terrell Hatcher Hodges Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long
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Huddleston Jackson Johnson of Franklin Jones of McDuffie Kennedy Kiker Kinnard Lee Lord McGehee
Mansell Martin of Troup Mullins New Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair Powell of Screven
Richardson Shaw Slater Strickland Swint Walker of Ben Hill West Wilson Yawn
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Alexander of DeKalb Barrett Bearden Beaton Bedingfield Bell Boykin of Carroll Brannen Brown of Greene Burgin Colson
Cooper Crawford Dubose Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Fowler Franklin Geer Griffin Hightower Howell Jones of Burke
Kempton Kimbrough Lewis McClain Montgomery Oliver Pace Parr Pope Stewart Trotter Mr. Speaker
By unanimous consent the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 118, nays 53.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass Senate Bill No. 59.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 11. A bill to be entitled an Act to legitimatize Edmund Black, Jr., and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
Mr. Scarbrough of Polk moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Howell of Irwin.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION,
3:00 o'clock, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
The following resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
By Mr. Maynard of SumterHouse Resolution No. 161. A resolution expressmg ap-
preciation and thanks to Red Cross for services rendered to striken people in storm visited section in Eastern Georgia, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Maynard of SumterHouse Resolution No. 162. A resolution expressing ap-
preciation to National Government for making provision for relief of suffering people in storm visited area of Eastern Georgia, and for other purposes.
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By Mr. Brown of Emanuel-
House Resolution No. 163. A resolution that the General Assembly adjourn at 11:59 o'clock Saturday night and for other purposes.
By Mr. New of Laurens-
House Resolution No. 164. A resolution expunging certain matter from the records of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Walker of Ben Hill-
I-1Guse Resolution ~o. 165. A resolution of respect and honor to Rev. \\1 D. Hammack, Chaplain of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
Under the order of business set by the Committee on Rules, the following bills and resolutions of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Lawson of the 14th, Pitner of the 50th and Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Resolution No. 66. A resolution providing for the designation of a Commission to have prepared for adoption a new revised Code of Laws of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 130, nays 0.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was adopted.
The following resolutions of the Senate were read and adopted:
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By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Res0lution No. 19. A resolution to provide for the erection of a suitable memorial to the Georgia soldiers on the battlefield of Gettysburg, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 30. A resolution creating the Georgia Sesqui-Centennial Commission, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Resolution No. 45. A resolution providing for the Oglethorpe Monument Commission of Savannah, and for other purposes.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass Senate Bill No. 129.
The following bills of the House were taken up and the Senate Substitutes thereto were agreed to:
By Mr. Wall of Putnam-
House bill No. 727. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a system of public Schools for the City of Eatonton, and for other purposes.
The following Senate Substitute was read and agreed to:
A BILL.
To be entitled an Act to amend the Act approved December 12, 1892, authorizing a system of public schools for Eatonton, by authorizing additional appropriations for the support of said schools; to provide for a referenduro, and for other purposes.
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same, That an Act approved December 12, 1892, authorizing a system of public schools to be established and maintained in the City of Eatonton, be and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to be numbered in regular numerical order, and each successive section or sections to be numbered accordingly.
"Section . . . \Vhenever it appears from the estimate submitted in accordance with the provisions of law that the special school tax of three mills ad valorem will not be sufficient to adequately maintain said schools, the board of council may appropriate for school purposes from the general funds of the city an additional amount which shall not be less than two mills nor more than four mills upon the current tax digest of the City."
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted that this ~'\ct shall not take effect until it shall have been ratified at an election which shall be called by the said board of council and held within ninety days but not sooner than twenty days after the passage hereof (of which election notice shall be given by publication once a week for two weeks in a newspaper published in the said City of Eatonton) by a majority of those voting in said election. The said election shall be held as other elections in said City, and the Board of Council is authorized to prescribe the form of the ballots, to provide for a special registration of voters for said election, and to declare the result.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:
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By Mr. Stokes of Twiggs-
Hause Bill ~o. 867. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Twiggs County, and for other purposes.
The following Senate Amendment to House Bill No. S67 was read and agreed to:
Amend by adding the following Sections and renumbering Sections accordingly:
"Section 1. That the term of office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues :;hall be for a term of four (4) years and until his successor is elected and qualified, the first term under the provision of this Act beginning on the 1st day of January, 1931, and that an election shall be held every four years at the same time and places and under the same rules and regulations as the election of county officers for Twiggs County, Georgia, is held, for the election of a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for the succeeding term of four years.
Sec. 2. That in the event a vacancy occurs in the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues by death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, the vacan.:y shall be filled, until a successor i3 elected and qualified, by the Ordinary of Twiggs County, Georgia. The selection by said ordinary of such person to fill said vacancy shall be made without regard to political considerations, and purely on account of the fitness of the person so selected to serve; the person thus selected to serve shall so serve until his successor is elected and qualified.
Sec. 3. That it shall be the duty of said ordinary of Twiggs County, Georgia, upon a vacancy occurring in the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues, to call an election to be held in the county at the regular voting precincts, and as elections are held for county officers and under the same rules and regulations, to elect a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues to fill the vacancy, the election
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to be held not earlier than thirty days (30) after the vacancy occurs. The ordinary shall have notice of such election published twice in the newspaper in the said county in which sheriff's sales are published. Provided, that in the event a vacancy in the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues should occur within six months of the next succeeding general election for the election of county officers in said county, no special election shall be called, but the Commissioner appointed by the ordinary in the manner pointed out and provided in Section 4 of this Act shall serve until said general election, at which time a commissioner shall be elected. And the said commissioner appointed by the ordinary shall fill out the unexpired term of the said commissioner vacating by death, removal, or otherwise, until the beginning of the next regular term.
Sec. 4. That, except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of said County of Twiggs shall have such control of the county affairs generally as is now conferred upon the County Board of Commissioners of said county, and to have and exercise all of the powers as would be vested in the ordinary of Twiggs County, Georgia, when sitting for county purposes, in the absence of this Act or in the absence of a county Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues. Said Commissioner of Roads and Revenues shall have exclusive jurisdiction and control over the following matters, to-wit: In directing and controlling all of the property of the county as he may deem expedient and to the best interest of the county, and in accordance with the laws of the State; in levying taxes in accordance with the laws of this State; in establishing, changing, and abolishing roads, bridges, and ferries, according to law; in establishing, changing, and abolishing election precincts and militia districts; in supervising the tax collector's and tax receiver's books, in allowing the insolvent list of the County of Twiggs; in allowing and settling all charges, claims and demands against the said County of Twiggs; in examining and audit-
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ing all claims and accounts of officers having the care, keeping, and collection or disbursing any money belonging to the County of Twiggs or appropriated for its use and benefit, and in bringing all such officers to settlement; in making rules and regulations for the promotion of public health; in electing or appointing all minor officers of said county where an election is not otherwise provided by law or the provisions of this Act; and to have and exercise control and management over the convicts of said county, according to law; to have and to exercise control and management over all employees of said county engaged in the construction, building, and maintenance of the public roads of said county, and to exercise control, management, and supervision of the county road machinery and road equipment.
Sec. 5. The Commissioner of Roads and Revenues shall appoint a clerk, who shall be a person of good moral character and a person of good business ability and able to keep correct books, and whose compensation shall not be less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than eighty-five dollars (!$85.00), and shall be hired for such term or time as said Commissioner of Roads and Revenues sees fit and proper; said salary to be paid out of the funds of said county. It shall be the duty of said clerk to keep the minutes and records of all proceedings of said commissioners, and to discharge such other and further duties in connection with said officers as said commissioner may require. It shall be the duty of the said clerk to be the bookkeeper for said commissioner, and he shall do such other clerical work as shall be necessary in carrying on the work of said officer. Said clerk shall attend all hearings or meeting of the said commissioner, and keep a full, clear, and complete report of said office, to record all proceedings, to keep on file and preserve all papers relating to said office. Said clerk shall also keep a book known as the "Property Book," and a book to be known as the "Book of Commutation Taxpayers" of said county, all of which shall be open to public
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inspection at any time. Said clerk shall also keep a book known as the "Record of County Vouchers," and a book commonly known as the "County Cash Book;" all of which shall be open at all times to public inspection. The said clerk, before entering upon the discharge of his said duties shall take a similar oath to that herein prescribed for the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues, which shall be recorded upon the minutes kept by said commissioner, and the said clerk shall furthermore, before entering upon the discharge of his said duties of said office, give bond and good security in some approved surety company, the premium upon said bond to be paid out of the county treasury of Twiggs County, said bond to be in the penal sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to be approved by the ordinary of said county, payable to the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of :>aid county and his successor in office; which said bond when so executed and approved shall be by the ordinary of said County of Twiggs recorded in his record of official bonds kept by him in his said office.
Sec. 6. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Twiggs County, Georgia, to plan, lay out, superintend, and construct all public roads and bridges; and to this end he is authorized to procure the services of competent engineers and experts in any project, where the same may. be necessary in his judgment; provided that this Act shall not be construed so as to prevent the contracting of such improvements after a compliance with the laws applicable to such cases. In the laying out and construction of roads and bridges of the county, the commissioner shall be controlled by the general best interest of the county, and shall as far as practicable, work out a system of rotating the road machinery and equipment of said county among the different roads of the different militia districts of said county shall receive their proportionate share of work; it being the spirit and purpose and intent of this said paragraph of this Act to maintain a just and fair and equitable distribution of road work annually to all of the districts of said county.
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Sec. 7. The Commissioner of Roads and Revenues shall have the right and power, to purchase such provisions, supplies, machinery, stock, equipment, repairs for machinery, and all necessary articles, equipment, repairs for machinery, and all necessary articles, equipment, and things of all classes and description, kinds, and character necessary and proper for the carrying out of the work or business of the county; but it shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for him to have any financial interest in any article so purchased, or in any contract or project entered into by him for said county.
Sec. 8. All payments for provisions, supplies, machinery, stock, equipment, labor, contract or otherwise, shall be by voucher drawn by the clerk, signed by the commissioner, and each voucher shall have written or printed thereon its numerical number, to whom payable, for what payable, the amount thereof and upon what fund drawing; and an accurate stub of every voucher shall be kept in regular consecutive order, correct by dates, for every purchase or expenditure of commissioner, which shall be preserved in permanent form and subject to inspection at all times by a person interested.
Sec. 9. All paid vouchers shall be preserved and arranged and kept by the clerk in consecutive order, those of each month kept in separate packages, and shall present the same to the grand jury of the county when they shall require it in pursuance of Section 15 of this Act.
Sec. 10. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues to keep an office at the courthouse in Twiggs County for himself and his clerk. It shall be the duty of the clerk to keep the office open each working day of the week during reasonable office hours, and shall record all information and complaints pertaining to county matters, for the information of the commissioner. It is further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the said commissioner, together with his said clerk, shall be in his
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office on the 1st Tuesday in each and every month, for the transaction of the public interests of the county, for the hearing of applications and complaints, and for such other purposes as may come legitimately within his jurisdiction. He may by special appointment fix and have other days in his office for such purposes, when the pressure of business requires it; but nothing herein shall be construed to dispense with the regular day fixed on the 1st Tuesday in
each month. It shall be his duty to give his entire time
to the personal supervision and direction of the county affairs.
Sec. 11. That the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of said County of Twiggs, before entering upon the duties of his said office, shall take oath before the ordinary of said County of Twiggs, to faithfully, fairly, and impartially discharge all the duties devolving upon him as commissioner of said County of Twiggs, and shall give bond with some good and solvent surety company, suable in said county, as surety, in the sum of twenty thousand dollars (S20,000.00) payable to the ordinary of Twiggs County, Georgia, and his successors in office, for the use and benefit of Twiggs County, conditioned for the faithful discharge of all the duties of his office, and for the faithful accounting of all monies coming into his hands, belonging to said county; and provided that the premium on the said bond be paid out of the county treasury; said bond to be approved by the ordinary of Twiggs County, Georgia, and the said bond when so executed and approved shall be by the ordinary of said county recorded in his record of official bonds kept by him in his office.
Sec. 12. Said Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of said county shall receive as compensation for his said services the sum of two hundred (:$200.00) dollars per month, payable out of the county treasury on the 1st Tuesday in each and every month.
Sec. 13. It shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of said county to provide suitable
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permanent books wherein a record shall be kept of his acts, all contracts and purchases, all permanent improvements, repairs, or additions, all expenses and expenditures, together with the dates and amounts, and for what paid, the persons to whom paid, and a complete detailed account of every transaction where any money is paid or
contracted to be paid out of the county funds. It shall
be the duty of said commissioner to make daily reports of such matters, and it shall be the duty of the clerk to accurately enter upon the books of said office the full and complete details of every transaction in chronological order. It is further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that each county warrant issued in payment of any bill, obligation, account, or debt of said county shall not be a valid and binding order on the treasury of said county unless countersigned by the clerk of said commissioner when signed by the said commissioner.
Sec. 14. It shall be the duty of the grand jury, at the
first regular session thereof each year, to provide for a competent auditor to audit the books and accounts of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues and his said clerk, and to make an exhaustive report of his findings, and to file the same with the clerk of the Superior Court of Twiggs County, Georgia, whose duty it shall be to preserve the original report until the meeting of the next regular grand jury thereafter, when the same shall be delivered to the foreman of the grand jury; and it shall be the duty of the grand jury, with the assistance of the solicitor-general, to examine the report and make such recommendations as may seem proper, and it shall have power and authority to summon the commissioner or the clerk, or both, and other witnesses, with all books and records, paid vouchers, and other evidence, for the purpose of examination, in order to make a thorough examination into the administration of the commissioner's office. This power and duty of the grand jury shall not be conditioned upon a suspicion of wrong-doing or political reasons, but
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is intended to insure a thorough understanding of the management of the county affairs at all times. The cost of the audit and its publication shall be paid out of the county treasury of said county. It shall be the further duty of the said grand jury aforesaid, upon the same terms and conditions as aforesaid, to also have a similar audit made of the books and accounts of the tax-collector, taxreceiver, county depository, sheriff's office and superintendent of public schools. The said auditor's report covering each and all of the said offices, shall, after inspection by the grand jury, be returned to the clerk of Twiggs Superior Court, and shall be filed and preserved by him.
Sec. 15. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues and the clerk, or both, or either, shall be subject to impeachment for incompetency or malfeasance in office, in the same manner as county officers are subject to impeachment.
Sec. 16. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that it shall be the duty of the clerk of said Commissioner of Roads and Revenues to draw vouchers on the county treasury or county depository for all bills approved by the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues, and to file and preserve all bills for which vouchers are drawn, arranging them in regulat: sequence, according to date; and no voucher shall be drawn except for written bills or accounts properly approved by the commissioner.
Sec. 17. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the said Commissioner of Roads and Revenues is hereby authorized and empowered to retain and employ a competent attorney at law, and such commissioner is authorized, to pay such attorney a retainer fee of not exceeding two hundred and fifty ($250.00) dollars per annum, to be paid monthly out of the county funds of Twiggs County, and such attorney shall receive such other compensation as may be agreed upon by him and said commissioner. It shall be the duty of said county attorney to represent
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the County of Twiggs in all legal matters in which said county may be interested, and he shall be the legal adviser of said commissioner, and shall attend the said commissioner's meeting when requested.
Sec. 18. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the said Commissioner of Roads and Revenues is hereby further authorized and empowered to employ a competent physician; for the purpose of giving medical attention and aid to the county jail prisoners, paupers of the county, convicts of the county, any other matter requiring his services as a county physician; and the said Commissioner of Roads and Revenues shall have the right and authority to fix his compensation.
Sec. 19. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that in the event the grand jury of the said County of Twiggs during any year shall fail, refuse or neglect to have the books and affairs of the offices of tax-collector, tax-receiver, sheriff and superintendent of public schools audited and examined by some certified public accountant of this State, then and in that event it shall be the duty of said Commissioner of Roads and Revenues to have the said audit of said officers made by some certified public auditor of this State, upon the same terms and conditions and .subject to the same rules and regulations as is set out in Section 19 of this Act.
Sec. 20. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that said commissioner, at the end of each quarter of the year, shall make up an itemized statement showing all amounts collected and expended on behalf of the county during the quarter. Said statement shall show the balance of cash on hand at the beginning of the quarter and at the end of the quarter. Said statement shall also show the amount of outstanding indebtedness of the county and how the same represented whether open account, note, or warrant. He shall verify the said statement as follows: I ................ Commissioner of Roads and Revenues
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of Twiggs County, Georgia, do solemnly swear that the above is a full and true statement of the monetary transactions of my office for the quarter ending . . . . . . . . . . . . , as well as showing the outstanding indebtedness of said county. That I have not received a rebate, commission, or drawback, nor have I personally profited or known of any illegal profit to any one whomsoever through any transaction of my offi::e, so help me God. Signed ....... . . . . . . . . .sworn to and subscribed before me this the ..... . day of .......... 19. .. Said statement shall be published in the official organ of the county, provided the commissioner can arrange for its publication at a satisfactory price, not to exceed in any event $1.00 per one hundred words. If the commissioner cannot obtain the publication of said account or statement at a satisfactory price by the official newspaper of the county, or some other newspaper with a general circulation in the county, then he shall erect a bulletin board in the rotunda of the county court house and post such account or statement thereon.
Sec. 21. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that said Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of said County of Twiggs shall cause the convict gang of said county, or free labor if used, to work all continuations of public roads through the various incorporated towns and municipalities of said County of Twiggs.
Sec. 22. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that if a one man system is declared by a majority of the voters and the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues, for said County of Twiggs, shall have been elected and qualified, that after the 31st day of December, 1930, all acts creating and relating to the Board of Roads and Revenues of Twiggs County, and all amendatory acts thereof, said acts being approved respectively December 5, 1898, August 14, 1903, August 10, 1915, August 1~, 1917, August 12, 1920 and July 27, 1923, shall be repealed and this act shall constitute the laws governing said office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues in and for said County
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of Twiggs, effective after the thirty first day of December; provided further that if a majority vote does not declare for a one man board, but for a three man board system or for a five man board system, then the same laws now governing the boards of roads and revenues and the clerk for same, shall govern as to salaries, duties and regulations.
Sec. 23. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
House Bill No. 129. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the "General Tax Act" of 1927, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendments were read and agreed to:
1. Amend by adding just before repealing clause:
"Should any of taxes herein imposed, remain due and unpaid for 30 days from due date thereof, then such person, firm or corporation shall be subject to and shall pay a penalty of (50%) fifty per cent of the tax imposed."
3. Amend Section 26 by adding the following proviso:
"Provided nothing in this Section shall be construed to impose a tax upon trailers used by any person, firm or corporation engaged in transportation of lumber, timber, piling, cross ties or poles, not for hire, but used by such person, firm or corporation as an incident to their said business.
4. Amend Section 11 of the General Tax Act of 1927 providing for the taxation of the Shares of Banks, by adding at the end of said Section the following words:
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"Provided further that Banks and Trust Companies doing a general banking business shall not be required to pay any income tax."
5. Amend Paragraph 20, prescribing the tax to be levied on pool rooms and etc., by striking said paragraph and substituting the following:
"Paragraph 20. Bagatelle, Billiard, Jenny Lind, Pool or Tivoli Tables. Upon each person, firm or corporation operating for public use and charging for the use thereof, any billiard, bagatelle, jenny lind, pool or tivoli tables, the State and County license fee on and after October 1, 1929, shall be at the rate of S100.00 for each place of business operating not exceeding six tables, and addition thereto, S50.00 for each table operated in excess of six tables. Said license fees shall be paid semi-annually, beginning October 1, 1929, in ad vance before the beginning of operation."
6. Amend Paragraph 6, prescribing the tax to be levied on collecting agencies, commercial and mercantile, by striking said paragraph and substituting the following:
"Paragraph 6. :\gencies, Collecting, Commercial and Mercantile. Upon each person, firm, or corporation engaged in business as a collecting, commercial, mercantile, or any other agency of like character, $200.00 in every county in the State where they have an office or branch office.
Provided that any attorney at law, or firm of lawyers, opening a collection agency, and who shall employ solicitors and collectors, or who shall advertise as collectors, or as a collecting agency, shall be liable for said tax regardless of having paid their regular professional tax."
7. Amend Paragraph 37, prescribing the tax to be levied on dealers in coal and coke, by striking said paragraph and substituting the following:
"Paragraph 37: COAL AND COKE: Upon each person, firm or corporation dealing in either coal, or coke,
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whether for themselves or as agents, or as ~rokers, in cities of not more than 1,000 inhabitants and not more than 10,000, $10.00; in cities of more than 10,000 and not more than 20,000 inhabitants, $50.00; in cities of more than 20,000 inhabitants in one county, $100.00 for each place of business: Provided, that where this tax is paid by any person, firm or corporation he or it shall be privileged to handle both commodities on the one tax."
11. Amend by striking Paragraph 25.
14. :\mend by striking Sec'tion 25 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Upon all persons and companies carrying on in this State the business of manufact'uring or selling, by wholesale or retail, any and all malt syrups, as an occupation tax for the privilege of carrying on said business an amount payable at the end of each quarter, equal to one per cent. of the gross receipts from said business in this State. Within three days from the end of each quarter of the calendar year each person or company engaged in said kind of business shall make returns under oath to the ComptrollerGeneral of this State, showing the amount of said gross receipts, with a detailed statement of the parties from whom said receipts are received; provided further that this tax shall not apply to malt syrups not flavored with hops and sold by the manufacturers of said products to bakers in bake shops for use in the manufacture of bread, nor to malt syrups not flavored with hops and sold by the manufacturers of said products to the operators of textile mills for use in the bleaching of cotton cloth and provided further that said malt syrups shall not be additionally taxed under. Paragraph 99 of Section 2 of this Act."
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to, as amended:
15. Amend by adding another section just before the repealing clause, to-wit:
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There shall be collected by the Comptroller-General from every auto transportation company, association, or individual as defined hereinafter, to which has been granted a certificate of public convenience and necessity which it or they are hereby required to obtain from the Public Service Commission of this State, and which said Public Service Commission is authorized to grant under such rules as they may make and provided, permitting him, it or them to engage in the transportation of passengers or freight, or both, between fixed termini, an occupation tax on a mileage basis of one quarter (_74') cent per mile on all busses with a capacity of 10 passengers or less and a mileage tax of one-half (;1) cent per mile on all busses with a capacity of not more than 20 passengers nor less than 10 passengers, and a mileage tax of three quarters (:}4:') cent per mile on all busses with a capacity of more than 20 passengers; and a mileage tax of three quarters (:}4:') cent per mile on all trucks with a loaded capacity of less than 5500 pounds and a tax of two (2) cents per mile on all trucks with a loaded capacity of 5500 pounds, or more, coming within the terms of this Act for every mile traveled by the motor vehicles of such auto transportation company, association or individual over the public highways of this State. This tax shall be paid quarterly beginning December 1, 1929, Provided: That at the time of issuing of said certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and at the beginning of each calendar quarter thereafter the Comptroller-General shall collect from each holder of such certificate the sum of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) as an advance payment upon the mileage tax herein levied for the ensuing quarter which said amount shall at the end of the quarter be credited to said holder of such certificate and the difference between the said amount and the correct amount of said tax shall be adjusted by the ComptrollerGeneral with the said holder of such certificate.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any bus line or the operators thereof, where the whole operation
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of such line is confined within the limits of one muniCIpality.
No occupation tax or business license may be laid by any municipality upon any firm, person, or corporation coming under the provisions of this section.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to bus lines operating under franchise of the United States Government and under the regulation and supervision of said United States Government and solely between any point or points in this State and a military reservation of said Government.
The following House amendments to the Senate amendment was read and adopted:
By Mr. Kennedy of Lamar-
Amend by striking out the following in the Amendment No. 15:
"The provisions of this section shall not apply to any bus line or the operators thereof, where the whole operation of such line is confined within the limits of one municipality."
By Mr. Sloan of Hall-
Amend Senate Amendment No. 15 by striking the following therefrom: "and which the said Public Service Commission is authorized to grant under such rules as they may make and provide," appearing in lines 5 and 6 of said amendment.
The following Senate amendments were read and disagreed to:
8. Amend by adding a new section as follows:
Whenever the state tax commissioner shall have reason to believe that the taxpayers of any county are not regis-
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tering their business with the ordinary as required by law and failing to pay their special taxes, or failing to properly return their taxes as required by law, or returning their property at a false valuation, he shall have authority upon recommendation cf the Governor to employ a ccmpetent person to go into each county vested with all the powers as are now given to county boards of assessors, to ascertain s.1ch facts. Report on such investigation to be made to the State Tax Commissioner.
The compensation of s.1ch persons so employed shall be a per centum of the taxes accruing to the State from his efforts. The amount to be fixed by the State Tax Commissioner and approved by the Governor.
~l. :\mend Paragraph 84 by adding an additional subsection to said paragraph, to be known as subsection F, the same to read as follows:
(1) Upon every resident person, individual, firm or corporation that travels from place to place within the State of Georgia taking orders for, selling or making deliveries of fish, oysters or other sea foods, the sum of five ($5.00) dollars on each vehicle operated;
(2) Upon every non-resident person, individual, firm or corporation that travels from place to place within the State of Georgia taking orders for, selling or making deliveries of fish, oysters or other sea foods, the sum of one hundred ($100.00) dollars on each truck or other vehicle operated in each county in which said person, individual, firm or corporation shall take orders for, sell or make deliveries of fish, oysters or other sea foods.
10. :\mend by adding a new section as follows:
Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all persons, firms and corporations in the business of automobile financing, or handling notes or any evidences of debt pertaining to the purchase of automobiles, whether new or second-hand in this State shall pay one per centum
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upon all notes, bill of sales and all evidences of debt. It shall be the duty of all dealers in notes and bills of sales and evidences of debt prescribed herein to return same to the Comptroller-General of this State and it shall be his duty to stamp thereon or attach thereto a certificate that such property has been returned for taxation, and no such mortgage or notes or bills of sales, evidences of debt described herein shall be enforceable in anv of the courts of this State, unless such instrument shall' show on its face that it has been returned for taxation as required by this Act.
12. Amend by striking Paragraph 27.
13. Amend by striking Paragraph 28.
By Miss Kempton of Fulton and others-
House Bill No. 548. A bill to be entitled an ~-\ct to aid
the w. & A. Railroad by creation of a Commission author-
ized to contract in the name of the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendments to House Bill No. 548 were read and agreed to:
1. Increase the number on the commission from seven to eight, and by adding to the personnel of the commission
the name of "Hon. L. G. Hardman, Governor of Georgia,"
as follows: In the fourth line of Section 1 after the words
"composed of" and before the name of "C. Murphy Candler" insert the words: "Hon. L. G. Hardman, Gover-
nor of Georgia,"
2. By changing the word "Ansley" in line 5 thereof to "Ausley."
3. That Section 2 be amended by adding after the word "nature" in line 5 of Section 2 the words "for the most part"; by adding after the word "thereto" in line 7 of Section 2, the words "and additional space for offices and
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other rental purposes;" by adding after the words "Western and Atlantic Railroad properties" in line 23 of page 3 of said Section 2 the words "or the rental, proceeds and ;or avails thereof;" and by adding after the word "Railway" in line 25 of page 3 of said Section 2, the following: "This provision, however, shall not abridge the right of said commission to negotiate for or demand additional rentals for any qf said property or the use of said property herein referred to during the term of the present lease held by the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway"; and by adding after the words "depot site" in line 27 of page 3 of Section 2, the following: "under this act or the holder or owner of said lease directly or indirectly or through any other person, firm or corporation that may hold title to the same for the benefit or interest of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway."
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Mallard of Charlton and Adkins of CalhounHouse Resolution No. 159. A resolution to permit
certain officers and members of the House and Senate to remain after adjournment of General Assembly.
By Mr. Cone of BullochHause Resolution No. 74. A resolution to define legal
status of the unpaid appropriations of 1928 and 1929.
The following message wa3 received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has disagreed to the House amendments to the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 1. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to provide for the imposition of a tax on incomes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Sibley of the 19th, Smith of the 25th and King of the 11th-
Senate Resolution No. 73. A resolution requesting certain State Authorities to submit new school laws to the next General Assembly.
Mr. New of Laurens County, Chairman of the Committee on General Judiciary No. 1, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on General Judiciary No. 1 has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 230 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
NEw of Laurens,
Chairman.
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Mr. Parker of Richmond County, Chairman of the Committee on Manufactures, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Manufactures has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
Senate Bill No. 86 do pass as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
PARKER of Richmond,
Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following bills of the Senate, favorably reported, were read the second time:
By Mr. Vandiviere of the 39th-
Senate Bill No. 86. A bill to be entitled an Act to regulate the ice business in Georgia, and for other purposes.
By Mr. Vaughn of the 34th-
Senate Bill No. 230. :\bill to be entitled an Act to protect contractors, laborers and all others who may do or perform any work or furnish material for improvement of any building or structure in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Dominick of Pike moved that the House do now adjourn until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
Mr. Davis of Floyd moved that the House do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tonight at 7::30 o'clock.
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EvENING SESSION,
7:30 o'clock, P.M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Under the order of business set by the Committee on Rules, the following bills and resolutions of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
essrs. Zellars of the 30th, Wright of the 42nd and others-
Senate Bill No. 283. :\ bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to codify the school laws of Georgia, and for other purposes.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved the previous question.
Mr. Edwards of Lowndes moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
Mr. Arnold of Henry called the ayes and nays on the passage of the bill and the call was sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adkins
Atwood
Alexander of Chatham Awtrey
Alford
Bandy
Andrews
Battle of Muscogee
Ashley
Bearden
Beasley Bennett Bentley Boykin of Carroll Brannen
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Brock
Johnston
Burch
Jones of Lumpkin
Cannon
Kempton
Chalker
KeY
Cochran
Kiker
Colson
Kimbrough
Cone
Kinnard
Cooper
Kirby
Crawford
Lanham
Crowe
Lewis
Davis of Floyd
Lochliear
Davis of Mitchell
Logan
Duncan
Lord
Dykes
McWhorter
Geer
Mallard
Gillen
Meredith
Grayson
Mills
Gullatt
Mundy
Hanie
Nelson of Cook
Hardin
Nelson of Macon
Harrison
Nottingham
Henderson
Owen
Howard of Chatt'h'chee Pace
Huddleston
Patten
Jackson
Powell of Screven
James
Purvis
Johnson of Seminole
Rams peck Rivers Ross Rosser Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Sloan Stanton Still Stokes Stone Swain Thrash Trapnell Traylor Tucker Turner Walker of Pierce Weeks of Columbia Weekes of DeKalb West Wilson Wood
Those voting In the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Allen Arnold Battle of Schley Beaton Bell Bland Brown of Emanuel Brown of Greene Byars Chick Collier Cozart Cromartie Dickey Dominick
Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Fagan Felker Franklin Freeman Goolsby Harris of Terrell Hatcher Hewell Hightower :Hodges Johnson of Franklin Jones of Burke
Kennedy King McClain McElreath McGehee Martin of Troup Maynard Moore Mooty New Parker of Colquitt Parker of Richmond Peebles Perkins Peterson Phillips of Telfair
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Pilcher Pope Powell of Emanuel Richardson
Roberts Stewart Strickland
Tippins Trotter Wind
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Alexander of DeKalb Barker Barrett Bedingfield Blalock Bostwick Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Fulton Burgin Cail Coleman Courson Culpepper of Echols Culpepper of Fayette Dubose Edmondson Fowler Griffin
Hancock Harris of Crisp Holt Howard of Long Howell Hubbard Hutcheson Jones of McDuffie Lance Lee McKelvey McKoy Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Montgomery Mullins Neisler
Oliver Osborn Parr Phillips of Tift Rabun Reid Shaw Swint Taylor Thomoson Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Wall Watson Westbrook Wilkes Yawn Mr. Speaker
The roll call was verified.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 94, nays 58.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. Henderson of Carroll gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass Senate Bill No. 283.
By Messrs. Williams of the 27th, Atkinson of the 3rd and others-
Senate Bill No. 246. A bill to be entitled an Act to create an Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico Canal Commission, and for other purposes.
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Mr. :\rnold of Henry moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Mr. Stone of Union, and others, moved to amend Senate Bill ~o. 246 as follows:
Amend by striking out Section 2 in its entirety and substituting a new section to be known a~ Section 2 as follows:
Sec. 2. That said commission shall consist of twelve members at least six of whom shall be residents of the State of Georgia, nine of whom to be appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House acting jointly, and three of said commission to be those who compose the membership of the Georgia State Canal and \Yaterways Commission appointed by the Governor as same existed before the passage of this ~\ct. The full term of office of the members of this commission to be four years within an initial appointment, designated of four groups of three members to each group for one, two, three and four years, so that the term of three members of said commission shall expire every year.
~\11 vacancies on said commission are to be filled by a majority vote of the commission itself. The said twelve members shall elect their own Chairman and Secretary and fix compensation for same.
The report of the committee, which wa.> favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 126, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By Messrs. Vaughn of the 34th, Goode of the 31st and others-
Senate Bill Xo. 173. ~\ bill to be entitled an ~\ct to amend an ~\ct regulating the practice of dentistry, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Wind of Grady moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved the previous question and the motion was lost.
Mr. Johnson of Franklin moved the previous question.
Mr. Stewart of :\tkinson moved to table the bill and the motion was lost.
The motion for the previous question prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 68, nays G4.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
Mr. Fowler of Douglas gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in failing to pass Senate Bill No. 173.
Mr. Swain of \Varren moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
By Mr. Harris of the 44th-
Senate Bill Ko. 26. :\ bill to be entitled an :\ct to authorize the State Highway Board to comply with terms of certain :\cts of Congress relative to paving Ringgold Extension Road, and for other purposes.
Mr. Gillen of Bibb moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 107, nays 4.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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Mr. Dominick of Pike moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
By Messrs. King of the 11th, Rawls of the 8th and others-
Senate Bill No. 105. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to raise the salaries of the members of the Prison Commission, and for other purposes.
Mr. Dykes of Dooly moved that further consideration of this bill be postponed until tomorrow morning immediately after the period of Unanimous Consents:
Mr. Martin of Troup moved to table the bill.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
The motion to table was lost.
The motion to postpone prevailed.
Mr. Edwards of Lowndes moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1929.
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REPRESENTATIVE HALL, ATLANTA, GA.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1929.
The House met pursuant to adjournment this day at 9:00 o'clock, A. M., was called to order by the Speaker and opened with prayer by the Chaplain.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Mr. Hardin of Whitfield, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent the reading of the Journal of yesterday's proceedings was dispensed with.
The Journal was confirmed.
Mr. Stone of Union County, Chairman of the Committee on Conservation, submitted the following report:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION
To the Speaker and Members of the House of Represen-tatives,
1929 Biennial Session, General Assembly of Georgia: Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Conservation has made a most unusual tour of the Southeastern Section of Georgia on business of the General Assembly in connection with pending bills before us, and with reference to this inspection of Forest Resources and Forest Industries the Committee was also impressed with the possibilities of proposed new development work which is believed will be of far-reach-
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ing benefit to our State. We beg leave, therefore, to submit the following report and request that same be incorporated in the Journals of the House:
The fifteen members of our House Committee and the Vice-President of the Senate left Atlanta on Wednesday evening, July 24, 1929, for Waycross, and spent 5 nights and 4 days on this special work. Our private Pullman car and all transportation to Waycross and return was provided by Mr. T. G. Woolford, of Atlanta, President of the Georgia Forestry Association. We were accompanied On the trip by the Division Passenger Agent of the railroad who showed us every courtesy and attention. We were :also accompanied by the State Forester and by several newspaper men, magazine writers and photographers.
On arriving in Waycross early the following morning, we were met by the Mayor with a delegation of City Officials and Committees representing local civic organizations who immediately took our party to the new Hotel Ware, where comfortable quarters were provided for the next two nights to be spent as guests of that progressive city.
While at breakfast the Secretary of the Waycross and Ware County Chamber of Commerce, who is also Secretary of the southeast Georgia Co-operative Association, outlined the itinerary and schedule of entertainment mapped out for us. We were then introduced to our host for the day, Mr. A. K. Sessoms of Cogdell, Georgia, who carried us on his own private railroad to his home thirty miles away in the center of his large timber land holdings. Before noon we were shown the actual work and economy of a large steam-operated turpentine distilling plant, a model which was constructed under Mr. Sessom's own supervision, after his return several years ago from a tour in France. We were shown, in minute detail, the working of this plant from the gathering of the raw gum .to the placing of the purest rasing in steel barrels which
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were made and labeled for purchase on the ground at Cogdell by large Naval Store Factorage Companies. We were shown how this steam process gave the purest oil and rosin and turpentine which is a great improvement over the old method of distillation.
Following a luncheon in the home of Mr. Sessoms and the inspection of a steel lookout tower 100 feet in height, used in the detection of forest fires, we were shown physical lessons in the work of reforestation that are being carried on so successfully under the assistance and co-operative supervision of the State Forest Service.
During the afternoon many things were pointed 0:1t to our Committee which proved conclusively that modern fire control methods on private lands are both feasible and profitable and it was also clearly demonstrated that it is absolutely possible to conduct turpentine operations in the absence of fire, therefore proving that all former conclusions as to the necessity of controlled burning have been in error. It is entirely possible to keep the woods rough while being turpentined, thereby producing more gum and more rapid tree growth by preserving more plant food for the soil.
vVe were also shown improved methods of chipping which produce more gum and at the same time prolong the life of the tree. There were many other lessons and outstanding demonstrations of increased growth and reproduction where forest fires are prevented, and before returning to Waycross that night our Committee had become thoroughly convinced that private forestry is a profitable investment and that cut-over lands in the region of the longleaf and slash pines will rapidly enhance in value under proper methods of management and protection.
Another outstanding fact is the evident success of forestry under private ownership in Georgia which seems to be solving many problems more rapidly than forestry
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under any form of public ownership has ever been able to demonstrate in other States of the Union. This Conservation Committee is of the unanimous opinion that no National Forests are needed in South Georgia for the purpose of demonstrating that private forestry is profitable, since private forest owners are already making the best possible demonstrations to that effect under State supervision, but the great need of further research and experimental work for the development of cellulose, woodpulp and naval stores industries in this Southern Region of Georgia has convinced this Committee that some form of limited public ownership of forest land in the area of the Okefenokee Swamp would be desirable for a permanent Forest Experiment Station.
Several leading citizens of Waycross accompanied our Legislative Committee on this inspection trip near Cogdell, and at a dinner conference in the evening a larger group of citizens were informed by the State Forester that the Georgia Plan of Timber Protective Organization now embraces 19 units of co-operative administration and protection under which some 996,790 acres of forest lands in the State are receiving the benefit of Federal Aid refunds on the actual cost of fire protection.
On the following day the Committee was carried by automobiles to Folkston and to the turpentine camp of Mr. John M. Hopkins, local manager for the Hebard Cypress Company, where guides and motor boats were provided by Mr. Hopkins for a trip into the heart of Okefenokee Swamp, or the "Land of Trembling Earth," made famous in song and story.
In five boats we were taken up the Suwanee Canal, which was dug many years ago for the purpose of removing cypress and pine timber from the swamp and islands within the swamp. The trip carried us fifteen miles up the canal, then three miles across the beautiful water "prairies" by boat and a one mile hike through the jungle
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on a board walk that now replaces an old logging tram road, thus giving us close-up views of remaining timber, finally reaching Floyd's Island where we were luncheon guests of Mr. Hopkins at the hunting lodge of his associates. The maps and detailed information given us brought out the fact that more than 400,000,000 feet of saw logs have been removed from the area by the Hebard Cypress Company, and many more millions of board feet still remain untouched on the 500,000 acres owned by this Company and other private owners. We were impressed by the fact that several islands of 4,000 acres or more, and many smaller islands within the swamp, could be developed as experimental and demonstrational areas and that forest research work could be conducted to ex:ellent advantage by Federal or State agencies if the lands should be acquired by the public. With separate reforestation projects on the many islands it is clearly seen that protection from fire would be effected at lowest possible cost, and the development of a system of canals to connect each island would be cheaper than the construction of roads on National Forests in the mountain area of Georgia. Thus the problem of administration could be solved at the same time that the area was being made accessible to the public for recreation and developed as a forest experiment station. The ideal condition for wild life sanctuaries and game preserves were also impressed on the Committee, and we unanimously endorse the plan of permitting the Federal Government to purchase the Okefenokee Swamp and its Islands for these purposes. The remaining slash and longleaf pine, cypress, white bay and other valuable species would give much virgin timber for the purpose of scientific study by foresters, and the fact that this swamp is 120 feet above sea level with rivers flowing from it to the Atlantic Ocean and to the Gulf of Mexico only adds to the many outstanding features of this wonderland where Natural History offers study that should be considered from the standpoint of national assets.
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The Committee returned to \Yaycross for the night and on the following day proceeded by automobile to Folkston and down the St. Mary's River through Coldrain and Kingston to the town of St. Mary's where plans were explained to us for the big ship canal proje~t which has been discussed for many years. :\!though the General :\ssembly of Georgia has passed resolutions from time to time advocating the Federal Construction of this canal from Cumberland Sound up to St. Mary's River and thru the Okefenokee Swamp to connect with the Gulf of Mexico by way of the Suwannee River, there has never been a State appropriation made to promote this Federal project. :\ limited amount of investigative work has been done in the past by the Florida Canal Commission, but Georgia's part has amounted to very little and the project has continued to be di~cussed in vague and uncertain terms.
This Committee was so impre~sed by the need of such a canal to carry battle ships as well as barges, that we have unanimously endorsed a bill for a small State appropriation for propagandizing this project, and also a bill to create a strong Georgia Canal Commission for the purpose of rai~ing private funds to promote this work as the logical extension of the Panama Canal, a saving of almost 1,000 miles of shipping around the State of Florida and the enormous advantages for commercial development makes this proposed ~anal assume the proportions of the vital connection in all inland waterways programs for the ;\ation.
The Committee was given a boat trip to Fernandina, Florida, where a banquet was given in our honor by the citizens of that progressive city. Many interesting and instructive talks were made to the more than 200 diners on that occasion, chief among them being from Hon. Chas. S. Barrett, Union City, Georgia, past President of the N ationa! Farmers' Union, sounding the keynote that the
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time has come for action on this matter of a ship canal to be constructed by tjle United States Government.
The last day of your Committee's inspection tour gave us a boat trip from St. Mary's to Brunswick by way of the inland route along the Georgia Coast. On arriving at the Sea Island Club we were the guests of Mr. Howard Coffin and the Young Men's Club of Brunswick, and were given a most enjoyable banquet which was followed by many happy talks and the recounting of experiences by members of the Committee on this memorable trip.
Each member of the Committee feels most deeply that the exceptional hospitality shown us by citizens of Waycross, Folkston, St. Mary's and Brunswick only proves that these splendid Georgians will never slacken in their enthusiastic support of the projects under investigation by this first Legislative Committee trip of its kind in .\merica.
The Committee heartily and unanimously endorses the State program of private forestry which is producing results more rapidly in Southeast Georgia than anywhere else in the nation. \\'e also advocate forest research and experimental work by the Federal Government as provided for by our proposed Enabling :\ct which permits the Federal Government to acquire the Okefenokee Swamp, and we pledge our continued support to the program covered by our measure which provides for activity by the Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico Canal Commission of Georgia.
Mr. Speaker, your Committee on Conservation appreciates the honor that you have conferred upon us, collectively and individually, by your assignment which made possible our participation in the first investigative work of this kind by any State Legislative Committee in America, and we strongly urge the other members of the General
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Assembly to co-operate in this important work and development projects.
STONE of Union, Chairman,
HowARD of Long, Vice-Chairman,
BoYKIN of Carroll, Secretary.
ALFORD of Hart, BARKER of Heard, BELL of Burke, BENNETT of Wayne, BuRCH of Dodge, BYARS of Spalding, CoLLIER of Madison, CozART of wilkes, FAGAN of Peach, FowLER of Douglas, HoLT of Gwinnett, JOHNSON of Seminole, KIMBROUGH of Harris, McCLAIN of Pickens,
McKELVEY of Gwinnett, MARDRE of Thomas, MARTIN of Liberty, MARTIN of Troup, MILLS of Chatham, PATTEN of Lanier, PETERSON of Montgomery, RABUN of Jefferson, RoBERTS of Muscogee, Ross of Appling, STOKES of Twiggs, THRASH of Coffee, WALKER of Pierce.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and Resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 548. An Act to aid the Western and Atlantic Railroad by creating a Commission to contract in the name of the State of Georgia.
House Bill No. 550. An Act to amend the Constitution authorizing the Commissioners of Roads and Reve-
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nues of Fulton County to establish and administer sewerage, water, and fire prevention system.
House Bill No. 641. An Act to provide an annual increase in pensions paid to the Confederate Soldiers and their widows.
House Bill No. 727. An Act amending an Act creating a new charter for Eatonton which is Section 28.
House Bill No. 867. An Act defining the manner of holding elections for Board of Commissioners in Twiggs County.
House Resolution No. 159. To permit certain officers and members of the House to remain after adjournment of the General Assembly.
House Bill No. 587. An Act to authorize the Governor to set apart a certain amount to meet obligation of the Highway Department.
House Bill No. 769. An Act to amend the Constitution so as to allow Fulton County to pay its emplc yees pensions.
House Bill No. 795. An Act to amend the Constitution to permit certain counties to exempt certain properties from taxation.
House Bill No. 802. An Act to abolish the office of County Treasurer of Fayette County.
House Bill No. 849. An Act to amend the Section 808 of the Penal Code of Georgia of 1910.
House Bill No. 850. An Act to amend an Act of the charter of the City of Atlanta approved February 28th, 1874.
House Bill No. 869. An Act to amend the charter of Sparta.
House Bill No. 870. An Act to amend the alternative road tax system for certain counties.
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House Bill No. 871. An :\ct to amend the charter of the Town of Cumming.
House Bill No. 873. An Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Pearson in Coffee County.
House Bill No. 874. An Act to amend an Act to increase the number of County Commissioners of Quitman County.
House Resolution No. 156. S. D. Wilson and W. W. Wilson as security on bond.
House Bill No. 140. An :\ct to amend Code Section 4105 of the Code of 1910.
House Bill No. 191. An Act to amend Section 3 creating the office of State Veterinarian.
House Bill No. 232. An Act to prohibit the use of steel traps in this State.
House Bill No. 418. An Act to prescribe the lawful season for hunting doves in this State.
House Bill No. 515. An Act amending Section 188 of the Penal Code of Georgia of 1910.
House Bill No. 815. An Act to abolish the office of tax Receiver and Collector in Atkinson County.
House Bill No. 829. An Act to regulate the live-stock industry in Liberty County.
House Bill No. 1. To appropriate $100,000.00 to the State Board of Health.
House Bill No. 222. An Act to appropriate funds for the erection of a hospital for the deaf at Cave Springs.
House Bill No. 298. An Act to appropriate funds to construct dormitories at Training School for Mental Defectives.
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House Bill No. 328. An Act to appropriate funds for the erection of a nurses home at Georgia Tuberculosis Sanitarium.
House Bill No. 538. An Act to appropriate funds to renovate the State Capitol.
House Bill No. 592. An Act to provide that all motor vehicles from other states used for hire in hauling freight shall not be given the thirty day courtesy allowed visitors from other states.
Respectfully submitted, MALLARD of Charlton, Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and Resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 31. An Act to amend the Act approved August 8, 1924, entitled "An Act to revise and amend the game and fish laws of the State of Georgia."
House Bill No. 129. An Act to amend an Act approved August 25th, 1927, known as the General Tax Act, especially amending Section 84 thereof.
House Bill No. 261. An Act to regulate trappers' licenses in certain counties.
House Bill No. 314. An Act to provide for the raising of public revenue by a tax upon the privilege of engaging in certain occupations, etc.
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House Bill No. 498. An Act to amend an Act approved August 17th, 1914, authorizing the State Veterinarian to inspect creameries and dairies.
House Bill No. 543. An Act to amend the General Tax Act so as to provide for an annual license or occupation tax upon domestic and foreign corporations.
House Bill No. 836. An Act to amend an Act approved August 20th, 1927, creating the Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College, so as to change the name of Middle Georgia College.
House Bill No. 864. An Act to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta.
House Resolution No. 74. A Resolution to define legal status of the unpaid appropriations of 1928 and 1929.
House Resolution No. 144. A Resolution directed to the Secretary of the Navy, requesting preservation of the U. S. S. Olympia and requesting that it be preserved as a naval relic at the port of Savannah.
House Bill No. 331. An Act to amend an Act approved August 15, 1923, levying a tax upon cigars and cigarettes.
House Bill No. 362. An Act to make appropriations for the fiscal years 1930 and 1931.
House Bill No. 3. An Act to appropriate $522,000.00 for erection of buildings at the Georgia State Sanitarium at Milledgeville.
Respectfully submitted, MALLARD of Charlton, Chairman.
Mr. Mallard of Charlton, Chairman of the Committee on Enrollment, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Committee on Enrollment has examined, found properly enrolled, signed, and ready for delivery to the Governor the following Acts and Resolutions, to-wit:
House Bill No. 548. An Act to aid the Western & Atlantic Railroad by the creation of a commission authorized to contract in the name of the State of Georgia.
House Bill No. 550. An Act to amend the Constitution authorizing the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County to establish sewerage, water and fire protection system.
House Bill No. 641. An Act to amend an Act providing for an annual increase of the pensions paid by the State to the Confederate soldiers and widows.
House Bill No. 727. An Act to amend Section 28 of the Act approved August 5, 1908, creating a new charter for the City of Eatonton.
House Bill No. 867. An Act to determine by ballot the number comprising the Board of Roads and Revenues of Twiggs County.
House Resolution No. 159. A Resolution to allow certain members of the House and Senate to remain after the adjournment.
Respectfully submitted, MALLARD of Charlton, Chairman.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell County, Chairman of the Committee on Georgia State Sanitarium, submitted the following report:
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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Georgia State Sanitarium has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me, as chairman, to report the same back to the House with the recommendation that:
House Resolution No. 160 do pass.
Respectfully submitted,
GuLLATT of Campbell,
Chairman.
By unanimous consent the following resolution of the House, favorably reported, was read the second time:
By Messrs. Byars of Spalding and Allen of Baldwin-
House Resolution No. 160. A resolution authorizing the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate to appoint a committee to investigate the readvisability of purchasing a new site for the State Sanitarium at Milledgeville, and for other purposes.
The following bills and resolutions of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Messrs. Bird of the 49th and Williams of the 16th-
Senate Bill No. 204. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to change the name of the Georgia Normal School at Statesboro, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 111, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
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By Mr. Redwine of the 26th-
Senate Resolution No. 69. A resolution authorizing the State Librarian to furnish certain volumes of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals reports to the Ordinary of Fayette County, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 115, nays Q.
The resolution having received the requisite constitutional majority was adopted.
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 180. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Code relative to validation of bonds issued by counties, municipalities and divisions, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Garrison of the 33rd-
Senate Bill No. 213. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Park's Code by adding at the end of Paragraph 2, Section 513, a proviso that certain counties shall not levv a tax in excess of five mills unless recommended by th~ Grand Jury, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 115, nays 0.
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The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 263. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize the payment of pensions to county employees and officers, including county police, but not officers elected by the people in counties having a population of over 200,000 people, and for other purposes:
The amendment offered by the committee was read and disagreed to.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Messrs. Neill of the 24th, Fletcher of the 22nd and Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 171. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act regulating and licensing real-estate brokers, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
House Bill No. 248. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Game and Fish Laws, and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
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On the passage of the bill the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following committee was appointed by the Speaker:
Committee appointed by the Speaker to attend unveiling of memorial to General James Oglethorpe, provided for in House Resolution No. 40 by McClain of Pickens.
Messrs. McClain of Pickens, Dickey of Gordon, Edwards of Gilmer, Hightower of Upson, Weekes of DeKalb, Boykin of Carroll, Cozart of Wilkes, Grayson of Chatham, Neisler of Taylor, West of Randolph, Cone of Bulloch, Beasley of Tattnall, Peebles of Bartow, Hutcheson of Walker.
The Speaker of the House appointed the following as a committee under House Resolution No. 119.
Messrs. Wood of Clarke, Dykes of Dody, Nelson of Macon, Powell of Screven, Nelson of Cook.
The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, acting jointly under the authority of Senate Bill
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No. 246, announced the following appointees as members of the Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico Canal Commission:
For the four year terms the following were named:
Howard E. Coffin, Sapelo Island, Georgia. Mrs. S. C. Townsend, St. Marys, Camden County~
Georgia. Guy Woolford, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. For the three year terms the following were named: Lee Worsham, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. Dr. William Folks, Waycross, Ware County, Georgia. M. 0. Dunning, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. For the one year term the following were named: Seward M. Smith, Homerville, Clinch County, Georgia. S. Morton Turner, Quitman, Brooks County, Georgia. Dr. "-\. D. Williams, Folkston, Charlton County,
Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 140. A bill to amend Code as relates to the sale of stock of any bank or other corporation.
By Messrs. Hutcheson and Ross of Walker-
House Bill No. 418. A bill to prescribe lawful season for hunting doves in Georgia.
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By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 191. A bill to amend Act creating the Office of State Veterinarian and fixing salary.
By Messrs. Kennedy of Lamar and Alexander and Grayson of Chatham-
House Bill No. 515. A bill to amend caption of an Act relative to indigent soldiers.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, as amended, to-wit:
By Messrs. Jones of McDuffie and West of Randolph-
House Bill No. 232. A bill to prohibit the use of steel traps in trapping game or animals in Georgia.
By Mr. Jackson of Bleckley-
. House Bill No. 836. A bill to amend Act creating Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Sloan of Hall and Griffin of Decatur-
The Senate has failed to pass House Bill No. 633. A bill to provide for the distribution of all funds under control of the Highway Board.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Barrett of Stephens-
House Bill No. 587. A bill to authorize the Governor to set apart certain sums for meeting obligations incurred by State Highway Department.
By Mr. Oliver of Quitman-
House Bill No. 874. A bill to amend Act of General Assembly so as to increase the number of County Commissioners of Quitman County.
By Mr. Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 802. A bill to repeal an Act abolishing the office of County Treasurer of Fayette County.
By Mr. Lewis of Hancock-
House Bill No. 869. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Sparta.
By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 871. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Cumming.
By Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 850. A bill to amend the Act establishing a new charter for Atlanta.
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By Mr. Kirby of Forsyth-
House Bill No. 870. A bill to amend the alternative road tax system for certain counties.
By Mr. Geer of Miller-
House Bill No. 873. A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Pearson, in County of Coffee.
By Miss Kempton and Messrs. Brown and Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 769. .A bill to propose to the qualified voters of Georgia an amendment to Article 7, Section 6, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution.
By Mr. Cooper of Bibb-
House Bill No. 849. A bill to amend Act providing for salary of Special Criminal Bailiff.
By Messrs. Mooty, Martin of Troop and Barker of Heard
House Bill No. 795. A bill to amend the Constitution of Georgia.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, as amended, to-wit:
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill known as the General Appropriations Bill.
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The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:
By Messrs." Edwards of Lowndes, Davis of Floyd and others-
House Bill No. 543. A bill to be entitled an Act to impose a license tax upon corporations, for the privilege of operatin'g, and for other purposes.
The Senate amendments were disagreed to.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute to the House substitute, thereto:
Mr. Zellars of the 30th-
Senate Bill No. 112. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act regulating busses, and for other purposes.
The Senate substitute to the House substitute was read and disagreed to.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of again considering the House amendment thereto, disagreed to on yesterday by the Senate:
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
Senate Bill No. 1. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Constitution so as to allow a tax upon net incomes, and for other purposes.
The House insisted on its amendments to Senate Bill No.1.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary ~hereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Wall of Putnam and Maynard of Sumter-
House Resolution No. 162. A resolution expressing gratitude of people of Georgia for financial aid to cyclone sufferers of Georgia by the National Government.
By Messrs. \Vall of Putnam and Maynard of Sumter-
House Resolution No. 161. A resolution expressing gratitude to the Red Cross for aid to cyclone sufferers in Georgia.
By Mr. Gullatt of Campbell-
House Resolution No. 156-874b. A resolution to relieve S. D. Wilson as surety on bond.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Wind of Grady-
The Senate insists on its amendments and disagrees to the House amendments to Senate amendments to House .6ill No. 129. A bill known as the General Tax Act.
. The Senate has appointed a conference committee on the above bill and invites a like action on the part of the House.
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The Senate has appointed on the above conference committee, the following senators, to-wit:
Messrs. King of the 11th, Wright of the 42nd, Lankford of the 15th.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
House Bill No. 314. A bill to be entitled an Act, known as "The Sales Tax," and for other purposes.
The House agreed to Senate amendments Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and6.
The House disagreed to Senate amendment No. 5.
The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:
By Messrs. Tucker of Berrien, West of Randolph and King of Newton-
House Resolution No. 166. A resolution. Whereas our Chaplain, the Rev. W. D. Hammock, has been faithful in his service and an inspiration to the membership of this House, because of his consecrated life to his Master;
Therefore, Be It Resolved that the membership of this
House express to Brother Hammock our sincere love and appreciation for his faithful service and consecrated life and further that we extend to him our love and best wishes.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its substitute to the House substitute to Senate Bill No. 112. An Act to regulate motor busses.
The Senate has appointed a conference committee on the above bill and respectfully requests like action on the part of the House.
The Senate has appointed on the above committee.
Messrs. Lankford of the 15th, Goode of the 31st, Zellars of the 30th.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its amendments to the following House Bill, to-wit:
By Messrs. Cone of Bulloch and Culpepper of Fayette-
House Bill No. 331. A bill to amend Act levying tax on cigars and cigarettes, and the President has appointed a conference committee on the part of the Senate, and respectfully requests the House to appoint a like committee.
The President has appointed the following as the committee on the part of the Senate:
Messrs. Lankford of the 15th, Wright of the 42nd. King of the 11th.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmsite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Davis of Floyd-
The Senate insists on its amendments to House Bill No. 543. A bill to levy an occupation tax corporation.
The Senate has appointed a conference committee on the above bill and respectfully invites like action on the part of the House.
The Senate has appointed on the above committee:
Messrs. Lankford of the 15th, Wright of the 42nd, King of the 11th.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmsite constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
The Senate insists on its amendment to House Bill No. 314. A bill known as the sales tax bill.
The Senate has appointed on the above bill of conference and respectfully invites like action on the part of the House.
The Senate has appointed on this committee:
Messrs. Goode of the 31st, Terrell of the 36th, Redwine of the 26th.
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The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has insisted upon its amendments and asks for a conference committee on the following bill of the house to-wit:
By Messrs. Wind of Grady and others-
House Bill No. 31. A bill to amend the game and fish laws of this State.
The President has appointed as a committee on the part of the Senate the following committee:
Messrs. Pitner of the 50th. Platt of the 7th. Mashburn of the 51st.
The Speaker appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the House to serve with a like Committee on the part of the Senate on House Bill No. 129, the following members, to-wit:
Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette, Davis of Mitchell, Cone of Bulloch.
The Speaker appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the House to serve with a like Committee on the part of the Senate on House Bill No. 543, the following members, to-wit:
Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette, Davis of Mitchell, Cone of Bulloch.
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The Speaker appointed as a Conference Committee on the part of the House to serve with a like Committee on the part of the Senate on House Bill No. 331, the following members, to-wit:
Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette, Davis of Mitchell, Cone of Bulloch.
The Speaker appointed on the part of the House as a Conference Committee to serve with a like Committee on the part of the Senate on Senate Bill No. 112, the following members, to-wit:
Messrs. Peterson of Montgomery, Sloan of Hall, Beasley of Tattnall.
Mr. Kirby of Forsyth moved that when the House adjourn this morning, it stand adjourned until this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Wall of Putnam moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.
AFTER:-.100:-.1 SESSION.
2:00 o'clock, P. M.
The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
The following bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:
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By Messrs. Jones of McDuffie and West of Randolph-
House Bill No. 232. A bill to be entitled an Act to prohibit the use of steel traps or other like devices in trapping any bird, game, or animal in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
By the Senate-
Amend House Bill No. 232 by adding at the end of Section 1 the following language: "Provided, however, that the Commissioner of Game and Fish may issue special permits to game wardens, deputies or other responsible persons authorizing the taking, by means of steel traps, of vermin and predatory animals in localities where such vermin or predatory animals are a menace to quail or other game birds, and each steel trap used for this purpose must have securely fastened thereto a tag issued by the Department of Game and Fish showing authority for its use."
By Mr. Martin of Liberty-
House Bill No. 829. A bill to be entitled an Act to regulate the live stock industry in Liberty County, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
By the Senate-
Amend House Bill No. 829 by adding to Section 6 the following: "Any original owner of live stock may butcher his own stock and sell same to be re-sold as fresh meats at some fixed place of business within said county, and such persons shall not be construed as being a dealer and
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is exempted from provisions applying to dealers in this Act."
The motion to reconsider Senate Bill No. 283 was lost.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:
By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
House Bill No. 362. A bill to be entitled an Act to make, for the fiscal years 1930-1931 appropriations for the ordinary expenses of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Departments of the State Government, the support and maintenance of the State Institutions and the educational interests of the State, and for other purposes.
Senate amendments Nos. 3, 4, 9, 10, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40 were agreed to.
Senate amendments Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 were disagreed to.
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe moved that the House insist on its amendments to senate Bill No. 1, that the Speaker appoint a Committee of Conference on the part of the House to confer with a like Committee on the part of the Senate, and that the President of the Senate be requested to appoint such a Committee; the motion prevailed.
The following report of the Committee of Conference on House Bill No. 129 was submitted and read:
To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House:
Your committee of conference on House Bill No. 129, known as the amendment to the General Tax Act, having deliberated, submit the following report.
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We recommend:
1. That Senate amendment Number 8, be amended and adopted to read as follows:
"Whenever the State Tax Commissioner shall have reason to believe that the tax payers in any county are not registering their businesses with the ordinary as required by law and are failing to pay their special taxes, he shall have authority upon recommendation of the governor to employ a competent person or persons, to go in said county, ascertain the facts, collect said tax, and report his finding together with the amount of monev collected to the State Tax Commissioner. The ~ompensation for his services shall be a percen tum of the taxes collected by his efforts. Said commission to be fixed by the State Tax Commissioner upon approval of the Governor.
2. That the Senate recede from amendment Number 9, relating to peddlers of fish.
3. That Senate amendment Number 10 be stricken and the following be substituted in lieu thereof:
"Upon every firm, person or corporation engaged in the business of automobile financing, handling notes or any evidence of debt, pertaining to the purchase of automobiles and the discounts of the purchase money notes thereof, a tax of one hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each place of business.
4. That the house agree to Senate amendment Number 12 relating to chain gasoline stations.
5. That the Senate recede from its amendment Number 13 pertaining to tax on gasoline pumps and that Section 28 of said bill be amended by striking therefrom the following language: "Provided that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as an additional tax on chain filling stations as described in paragraph 113 of this Act.
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6. That the Senate agree to the two house amendments to Senate amendment Number 15, relating to taxes on motor busses and trucks.
LANKFORD of the 15th, KrNG of the 11th, WRIGHT of the 42nd.
Committee on Part of Senate.
Culpepper of Fayette, Cone of Bulloch, Davis of Mitchell.
Committee on Part of House.
Mr. Lanham of Floyd moved that the House adopt the report of the committe~ ot Conference on House Bill No. 129.
Mr. Tucker of Berrien moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
On the adoption of the report, the ayes were 126, nays 2.
The report was adopted.
Mr. Stewart of Atkinson moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the report.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The motion to reconsider was lost.
Mr. Colson of Glynn moved that the House insist upon its disagreement to the Senate amendments to House Bill No. 31, that the Speaker of the House appoint a committee of Conference on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate and that the President of the Senate be requested to appoint such a committee on the part of the Senate; the motion prevailed.
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The Speaker appointed as a committee of Conference on the part of the House on House Bill No. 31
Messrs. Colson of Glynn, Mills of Chatham, Gullatt of Campbell.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion was lost.
The following resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:
By Mr. Cone of Bulloch-
Hoose Resolution No. 74. A resolution defining the status of the unpaid appropriations of 1928-1929, and for other purposes.
The following Substitute was read and adopted:
By the Senate-
A RESOLUTION.
Whereas, An unprecedented condition exists in the Treasury of the State whereby appropriations heretofore made for the years 1928 and 1929 cannot be paid from revenues now provided by law; and
Whereas, The legal status of the unpaid balances of any and all of said appropriations should be made clear;
Therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia as follows:
That the Governor and the Treasurer of said State be, and they are hereby, authorized and empowered to issue and pay warrants covering appropriations heretofore made by the General Assembly for the years 1928 and 1929 in full;
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That no limitations or lapsed appropriations shall exist against any unpaid balance of said appropriations;
The Governor of this State and the Treasurer are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to pay such unpaid balances in full of such appropriations for the years 1928 and 1929 out of any funds available in the Treasury from revenue now or hereafter provided by law.
The Speaker appointed as a committee of Conference on the part of the House on Senate Bill No. 1.
Messrs. McWhorter of Oglethorpe, Kennedy of Lamar, Pope of Toombs.
The Speaker appointed as a committee of Conference on the part of the House on House Bill No. 314
Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette, West of Randolph, Courson of Treutlen.
The following reports of committees on conference were submitted and read:
To the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House:
Your committee of conference of the Senate and House upon House Bill No. 331, known as the Cigar and Cigarette Tax Act, begs leave to submit the following report:
We recommend:
1. That the Senate recede from its amendments Nos. 1 and 2, being all of the amendments adopted by the Senate to the above stated bill.
2. That in lieu of said amendments the conference committee amendment covering said subject matters, of the Senate amendments, hereto attached and herewith sub-
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mitte!i be adopted by both the Senate and the House of Representatives as an amendment to said House Bill No. 331 aforesaid:
Lankford of the 15th, King of the 11th, Wright of 42nd.
For the Senate. Culpepper of Forsyth, Cone of Bulloch, Davis of Mitchell.
For the House.
Conference Committee Amendment to the Senate amendment to House Bill No. 331.
Your committee recommends that said Senate amendment be amended as follows, to-wit:
Amend by striking from the Senate amendment the paragraphs or sections numbered 7(a) and 10 (a), and the last four lines of the Senate amendment reading as follows: "The Commissioner of Revenue may promulgate rules and regulations governing the stamps of any articles or commodities enumerated herein handJed by persons, firms, or corporations operating as interstate common carriers, or peddlers," and by substituting for said paragraphs or sections numbered 7(a) and lO(a), a section to be known as section lO(a), in the following language, towit:
"Section lO(a). Whenever any cigarettes, ctgars, stogies, or cheroots shall be found in the establishment or establishments of any retailer, if such goods shall have remained therein for a greater length of time than forty eight (48) hours after their receipt at or in the place of business of such dealer, without bearing the stamps required by the terms of this Act to be affixed thereto, as herein prescribed, the Revenue Commissioner of the State
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of Georgia, or his agent.> or deputies is hereby authorized, and it shall be his duty, to seize such goods and immediately institute condemnation proceedings under the provisions of the law prescribed for condemnation, in the premises, and if upon the hearing of such condemnation proceeding it shall appear that said goods were not stamped in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Revenue Commissioner, or his agents or deputies, shall take possession of such goods, and advertise the same in the county where seized for thirty days next preceding the day of sale, and shall sell said goods at and before the court house door of the county where said goods were seized, to the highest bidder for cash at such sale.
In addition to the purchase price of said goods, the successful bidder shall be required to purchase revenue stamp::, and affix same to the goods so purchased, and it shall be the duty of the said Commissioner of Revenue to cover into the Treasury of the State of Georgia any and aU sums of money obtained by such sales, after deducting therefrom all expenses incident to the condemnation and advertising and sale of such goods."
And by adding thereto additional sections to be numbered as follows, to-wit:
"Section lO(b). Be it further enacted that in all cases of seizure of any cigarettes, cigars, stogies, or cheroots as being subject to forfeiture under the provisions of this Act which, in the opinion of the officer, or person making the seizure, are of the appraised value of $25.00 or more, the said officer or person shall proceed as follows:
First: He shall cause a list containing a particular description of the tobacco products hereinbefore described and so seized to be prepared in duplicate, and the appraisement thereof to be made by three sworn appraisers to be selected by said Commissioner of Revenue, or his agent, who shall be respectable and disinterested citizens of the State of Georgia, residing within the county where
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the seizure was made. Said list and appraisement shall be properly certified and attested by said Commissioner of Revenue, or his agent, and by said appraisers. For the services of each of said appraisers there shall be allowed the sum of $1.00 per day, not exceeding two (2) days, to be paid by the Commissioner of Revenue out of any revenue received by him from the sale, or the proceeds of the sale of the confiscated goods of the individuals, companies, or corporations which may be affected by said seizure.
Second: If the said goods are believed by the officer making the seizure to be of less value than $25.00, no appraisement shall be made.
Third: Said officer or person making the seizure, or agent of the Commissioner of Revenue aforesaid, shall proceed to publish a notice, for fifteen days, in writing at the court house door in the county where the seizure was made, describing the articles and stating the time and place and cause of their seizure, and requiring any per->on claiming them to appear and make such claim in writing within thirty days from the date of the seizure. A copy of said notice shall be served upon the owner or person in charge of such articles when seized, if the owner be known, within five days of the date of said seizure; the notice herein provided for shall be in the name of the Commissioner of Revenue, and may be served by any officer now authorized by law to serve civil process, or any duly authorized employee of the Department of Revenue.
Fourth: Any person claiming the said goods so seized as contraband, within the time specified by the notice, may file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county where the seizure is made, a claim in writing, stating his interest in the articles seized under which said claim any lawful defense may be asserted, and may execute a bond to the Commissioner of Revenue in the penal sum equal to double the value of said goods so seized, but in no case shall said bond be less than the sum of $50.00, with surety
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to be approved by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county in which the goods are seized, conditioned that in the case of condemnation of the articles so seized the obligors shall pay to the Commissioner of Revenue the full value of the goods so seized, and all costs and expenses of the proceeding or proceedings to obtain said condemnation. And upon the delivery of said bond, and a copy of the list of the articles so seized as aforesaid, the Commissioner of Revenue shall transmit the same, with the duplicate list or description of the goods seized, to the Solicitor-General of the circuit in which said seizure was made, or, in his discretion, to the solicitor of the City Court of the County in which said seizure was made, if there is a City Court in such county, and the Solicitor-General aforesaid, or solicitor of the City Court aforesaid, shall prosecute the case to secure the forfeiture of said goods in the court having jurisdiction. Upon the filing of the bond aforesaid, the said property seized shall be delivered to the claimant pending the outcome of said case, which said claim shall be filed and disposed of as other claim cases under the laws of this State. For the services in such cases of forfeiture as herein provided, the Solicitor-General or solicitor of the City Court, as the case may be, shall receive $10.00 in each case; provided said sum does not exceed one-half of the amount involved, and when the amount involved does not exceed $20.00, he shall receive one-half of the amount recovered.
Fifth: If no claim is interposed, and no bond given within the time specified, or if claim is made and not sustained, the said Solicitor-General or Solicitor of the City Court, as the case may be, may apply to the Judge of the Superior Court, or Judge of the City Court, of the county where said property has been seized, for an order or a judgment, and for the sale of said property at public outcry at the court house door of said county after three days advertisement by posting notice of said sale at the court house door of said county. The proceeds of said sale when
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received by the Commissioner of Revenue shall be turned into the State Treasury as other revenues are required by law to be turned in."
"Section 10(c). Be it further enacted, that the Commissioner of Revenue may, in his discretion, return any goods seized under this Act, or any part thereof, when it is shown that there was no intention to violate the provisions of this Act, upon payment to the Commissioner of Revenue, or his deputy or agent, of the amount due and required by law for revenue stamps required under this Act to be placed on and upon any such property so returned.
Your committee of conference amends House Bill No. 331, as follows, to-wit:
By striking the words and figures "twenty-four (24)" in the sixth line of section seven of said bill, and substituting therefor the words and figures "forty-eight (48)."
AND
By striking out, in the fourth line of section eight of said bill the words and figures "two (2%) per cent," and substituting therefor the words and figures "one (1%) per cent," and by striking the period after the word "sold" in the fourth line of said section eight, and adding immediately after the word "sold," the following words, to-wit: "which said commission for the sale of said stamps shall be paid from the proceeds of the sale of said stamps," and by adding a period after said above mentioned last word.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
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By Mr. Alexander of Chatham-
The Senate insists on its amendments to House Bill No. 362. A bill known as the General Appropriations Bill.
The Senate has appointed a committee of conference on the above bill and respectfully invites like action on the part of the House.
The President has appointed on the above committee:
Messrs. Redwine of the 26th. King of the 11th, Smith of the 25th.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Zellars of the 30th District-
The Senate has offered a substitute for the House substitute to Senate Bill No. 112. A bill to regulate the manner in which motor vehicles transporting passengers or freight for hire upon, along, and over the highways in Georgia may operate.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved that the House adopt the report of the committee of conference on House Bill No. 331, and the motion prevailed.
The report of the committee of conference was adopted by the House.
To The President of the Senate and Speaker of the House:
Your committee of conference on House Bill No. 543, known as the Corporation Tax Act, and being amend-
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ment to the General Tax Act, submit the following report:
We recommend:
1. That the House agree to the Senate amendment to said bill with the following amendment to said Senate amendment, to-wit:
By adding between the words in said amendment "and its total mileage" and the words" in this State," the words "including all side track," and by adding between the words "its total capital as its mileage" and the words "in this State as to its total mileage," the words "including all side tracks."
Lankford of the 15th District, King of the 11th District, Wright of the 42nd District.
Committee on Part of the Senate.
Culpepper of Fayette, Cone of Bulloch, Davis of Mitchell.
Committee on Part of the House.
Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved that the House adopt
the report of the committee of conference on House Bill ~o. 543, and the motion prevailed.
The report of the committee of conference on House Bill No. 543 was adopted by the House.
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved that the House do now adjourn and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
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The House met again at this hour and was called to order by the Speaker.
By unanimous consent the call of the roll was dispensed with.
The following report of the committee of conference on Senate Bill No. 112 was submitted and read:
Mr. Speaker:
Your Conference committee on the part of the House has conferred with the conference committee on the part of the Senate relative to Senate Bill No. 112 and beg leave to submit the following report.
We recommend the bill do pass by substitute as hereto attached.
Respectfully submitted,
LANKFORD of the 15th, ZELLARs of the 30th, GooDE of the 31st.
Of the Senate,
SLOAN of Hall, PETERSON of Montgomery, BEASLEY of Tattnall.
On the part of the House.
Conference Committee Substitute to Senate Bill No. 112 to be entitled:
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A Bill.
An Act to regulate the business of transporting for hire persons and property by Motor Vehicles on the public highways of this State; to define Motor Carriers and to subject them to the jurisdiction and regulatory powers of the Georgia Public Service Commission, also to the laws applicable to common carriers of goods and carriers of passengers; to prohibit the operation of vehicles by Motor Carriers unless they obtain a certificate of public necessity and convenience and to prescibe the conditions on which such certificates shall be issued and continued in force and the fees to be paid therefor; to authorize the Commission to prescribe just and reasonable rates, fares and charges of Motor Carriers and the form, filing and publication of tariffs therefor; to prohibit Motor Carriers from charging or receiving greater, less or different compensation than that prescribed; to prevent unjust discriminations; to make provisions with reference to proceedings before the Commission and review of its orders; to make provisions concerning the carrying of white and colored passengers, the carrying of baggage, discontinuance of operations, to give the Commission power to require Motor Carriers to erect, use or lease depots, to fix schedules, or the number, kind or character of equipment used; to authorize Railroad Companies to operate on the public highways as Motor Carriers and to own stock in corporations organized or operating as Motor Carriers; to provide how Motor Carriers shall be taxed for ad valorem property taxes; to prescribe registrarion and license fees to be paid by Motor Carriers; to prohibit any political subdivision of the State from imposing registration or license fees on any Motor Carrier licensed under this Act; to prescribe punishment for violation of this Act and of the orders of the Commission; to authorize the Commission to employ such persons as may be necessary for the enforcement of this Act; to provide compensation for the
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members of the Georgia Public Service Commission for the extra duties required by this Act; and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same.
Section 1. This Act may be cited as "Motor Carrier Act of 1929."
Sec. 2. \Yhen used in this Act, unless expressly stated otherwise;
(a) The term "person" shall include an individual, a firm, co-partnership, corporation, company, an association or a joint stock association.
(b) The term "Commission" means the Georgia Public Service Commission.
(c) The term "Motor Carrier" means every corporation or person owning, controlling, operating or managing any motor propelled vehicle, (and the lessees, or receivers or trustees thereof, appointed by any court whatsoever) used in the business of transporting persons or property for hire over any public highway in this State and not operated exclusively within the incorporated limits of any city or town; provided that the term "Motor Carrier" as used in this Act shall not include and this Act shall not apply to:
(1) Motor Vehicles engaged solely 111 transporting school children and teachers;
(2) Or operated exclusively in transporting agricultural, horticultural, or dairy, or other farm products from the point of production to market when such motor vehicle is owned or operated by the manufacturer or producer of such products;
(3) Motor Vehicles operated exclusively within the incorporated limits of cities or towns;
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(4) Taxicabs, or trucks of baggage transfer companies, which are operated principally within the incorporated limits of cities or towns but which may in the prosecution of their regular business occasionally go beyond the limits of the city or town in which they operate, and which do not operate between such city or town and fixed terminal outside of such city or town limits;
(5) Hotel passenger or baggage motor vehicles when used exclusively for its patrons and employees.
(d) The term "Public Highway" means every public street, road, highway or thoroughfare of any kind in this State used by the pui:Jlic.
(e) The term "Certificate" means a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued under this Act.
Sec. 3. The Commission is hereby vested with power to regulate the business of any person engaged in the transportation of persons or property, either or both, for hire, by motor vehicle on any public highway in this State.
Sec. 4. (a) No motor carrier shall, after this Act goes into effect, operate without first obtaining from the Commission, after hearing under the provisions of this Act, a certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to findings to the effect that the public interest requires such operation. A certificate shall be granted as a matter of right when it appears to the satisfaction of the Cernmission that such motor carrier was actually operating on or before July 1, 1929, and. continually since said date over the route for which such certificate is sought in good faith and adequately as to service, rates and the protection of the public; and as to other applicants, preference shall be given to those operating in good faith at the time of the passage of this Act, over those commencing operation after the passage of same, provided the applicant shall comply with the provisions of this Act.
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(b) The Commission may issue the certificate prayed for or issue if for the partial exercise only of the privilege sought; and attach to the exercise of the rights granted by such certificate such terms and conditions as in its judgment the public interest may require.
(c) The commission may at any time, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, suspend, revoke, alter or amend any certificate issued under this Act if it shall be made to appear that the holder of the certificate has wilfully violated or refused to observe any of the orders, rules or regulations prescribed by the commission or any provision of this Act, or if, in the opinion of the commission, the holder of such certificate was not furnishing adequate service or it is no longer compatible with the public interest to continue said certificate in force.
(d) Any such certificate may be transferred upon application to and approval by the commission and not otherwise.
Sec. 5. No certificate shall be issued or continued in operation unless the holder thereof shall give bond with adequate security, for the protection in case of passenger vehicles, of the passengers and baggage carried and of the public, against injury proximately caused by the negligence of such motor carrier, its servants or agents, and in cases of vehicles transporting freight to secure the owner or person en ti tied to recover therefor against loss or damage to such freight for which the motor carrier may be legally liable, and for the protection of the public against injuries proximately caused by the negligence of such motor carrier, its servants or agents. The commission shall approve, determine and fix the amount of such bonds, in a sum of not more than $10,000.00 for any one accident, casualty, or mishap, and not more than $5,000.00 for any one injured or damaged party or claimant, and shall prescribe the provisions and limitations thereof, and such bonds shall be for the benefit of and subject to suit or action
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thereon by any person who shall sustain actionable injury or loss protected thereby. The commission may, in its discretion, allow the holder of such certificate to file in lieu of such bond a policy of indemnity insurances in some indemnity insurance company authorized to do business in this State of Georgia, which policy must substantially conform to all of the provisions hereof relating to bonds and must likewise be approved by the commission. The commission shall have power to permit selfinsurance in lieu of a bond or policy of indemnity insurance, whenever, in its opinion, the financial ability of the motor carrier warrants.
Sec. 6. The commission shall prescribe just and reasonable rates, fares and charges for transportation by motor carriers of passengers, baggage and property and for all services rendered by motor carriers in connection therewith, and the tariffs therefor shall be in such form, and shall be filed and published in such manner and on such notice as the commission may prescribe, and shall be subject to change on such notice and in such manner as the commissiOn may prescribe.
Sec. 7. No motor carrier shall charge, demand, collect or receive a greater or less or different compensation for the transportation of passengers and property or for any service rendered in connection therewith than the rates, fares and charges prescribed or approved by order of the commission; nor shall any motor carrier unjustly discriminate against any person in its rates, fares, charges or service, but the commission may prescribe by general order to what persons motor carriers may issue passes or free transportation, and may prescribe reduced rates for special occasions.
Sec. 8. No chartered motor vehicles (which shall mean and include a motor vehicle carrying for compensation more than six persons, hired for a specific trip or trips and which is subject to the direction of the person hiring the
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same) may be operated except a motor carrier holding a certificate under this Act.
Sec. 9. Motor carriers may, as an incident to their business, carry mail, parcels and packages under such ru_le~ and regulations as may be prescribed by the Commission.
Sec. 10. Motor carriers may confine themselves to carrying either white or colored passengers, or they may provide different motor vehicles for carrying white and colored passengers; and they may carry white and colored passengers in the same vehicle but only under such conditions of separation of the races as the commission may prescribe.
Sec. 11. Motor carriers shall not be compelled to carry baggage of passengers, except hand baggage; the character, amount and size of which the motor carrier may limit by its rules or regulations, subject to the approval of the commission, and the commission may by rule or regulation limit the amount of the liability of the motor carrier therefor. If a motor carrier shall elect to carry the personal baggage of passengers (other than hand baggage), the commission shall prescribe just and reasonable rates therefor, and such other rules and regulations with respect thereto as may be reasonable and just, and may by rule or regulation limit the amount of the liability of the motor carrier therefor.
Sec. 12. The commission shall have the power to fix and prescribe schedules and the commission may withhold or withdraw its certificate if, in its opinion, the service of the motor carrier is not adequate in all respects.
Sec. 13. A motor carrier shall have the right to discontinue its whole service on any route upon 30 days published notice and thereupon its certificate therefor shall be cancelled. A motor carrier shall have the right to discontinue any part of its service on any route upon 30 days
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published notice, subject, however, to the right of the commission to withdraw its certificate for such route, if in the opinion of the commission such diminished service is not adequate or any longer compatible with the public interest.
Sec. 14. Railroad companies operating in this State are hereby authorized to operate motor vehicles for hire upon the public highways, provided they obtain from the commission a certificate under this Act, and provided further that they shall be as to said motor vehicles motor carriers under this Act and subject to all the provisions of this Act; and railroad companies operating in this State are also authorized to own the whole or any part of the capital stock of a corporation or corporations organized or operating as a motor carrier.
Sec. 15. In all respects in which the commission has power and authority under this Act, proceedings may be instituted, complaints made and filed with it, process issued, hearings held, opinions, orders and decisions made and filed and any final order may be reviewed in any court of competent jurisdiction of this State under the conditions and subject to the limitations as now prescribed by law as relates to the Georgia Public Service Commission.
Sec. 16. A fee of Thirty-Five ($35.00) Dollars shall be charged for the issue of every certificate of convenience and necessity and a fee of Seven and 50;100 ($7.50) Dollars for the transfer of a certificate, which shall be paid to the Comptroller-General when the commission has approved the application for the certificate, of which approval the commission shall notify the Comptroller-General and no certificate shall be issued until the said fee of $35.00 has been paid.
Sec. 17. Every motor carrier shall, as soon as a certificate is issued and annually on or before each succeeding January 1st. as long as such certificate remains in force, make application to the commission for registration and
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license of all motor vehicles to be operated under said certificate and upon payment of a fee of $25.00 for each vehicle to the Comptroller-General shall be entitled to register the same and receive a license therefor.
The sum or sums derived herein from the issuance and transfer of certificates of convenience and necessity by the Comptroller-General, shall be paid to the State Treasury, who shall keep such sums thus paid to him in a separate fund to be known as the motor vehicle fund. From such funds thus derived the State Treasurer shall, upon proper warrant from the Governor, pay all the expenses and salary of every character as due and provided herein, such sum or sums as may be left after such salaries and supervisory expenses have been paid, as may remain unexpended on the first day of January each year, shall be paid to the State Highway Department for use in maintenance and repair of the highways, as in the discretion of the Highway Board may be directed.
Sec. 18. (a) Motor carriers shall keep daily records upon forms prescribed by the commission of all motor vehicles and trailers used during the current man th. On or before the tenth of the following they shall file under oath with the commission upon forms prescribed by the commission summaries of their daily records which will show the capacity of their motor vehicles and trailers and the miles operated by each motor vehicle and trailer during the preceding month, together with such other information as the commission may require. Such daily records shall be filed and preserved by the commission for a period of at least two years.
Sec. 19. No county, municipal or political subdivision of this State shall impose any r~gistration, license, or operating fee or tax, of any kind on any motor carrier licensed under this Act, and this shall be the only license or operating tax imposed upon any motor carrier by this State.
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Sec. 20. (a) Every officer, agent or employee of any corporation and every other person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this Act (except the provisions relating to the payment of fees or taxes) or any order, rule or regulation of the commission, or who procures, aids or abets therein, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
(b). Every officer, agent or employee of any corporation and every other person who knowingly accepts or receives any rebate or drawback from the rates, fares or charges established or approved by the commission for motor carriers or who procures, aids or abets therein or who uses or accepts from a motor carrier any free pass or free transportation, not authorized or permitted by law or by the orders, rules or regulations of the commission or who procures, aids or abets therein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
Sec. 21. The commissioner is hereby authorized to
employ such persons as may be ,necessary, in the discre-
tion of the commission, for the proper enforcement of the
provisions of this Act, the salaries for such employees to
be fixed by the commission. The traveling expenses of
the commission and its employees incurred in the per-
formance of this Act shall be paid as similar expenses of
the commission.
Sec. 22. Each Section of this Act and each part thereof is hereby declared to be independent sections and parts of Sections and the holding of any Section or any part of a Section to be void or inaffective for any cause shall not effect any other Section of this Act or part of a Section.
Sec. 23. This Act shall be cumulative to other laws regulating the use of motor vehicles on the highways.
Sec. 24. This Act shall become operative and effective on October 1st, 1929.
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Sec. 25. All laws and parts of laws which may be in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
Mr. Byars of Spalding moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on Senate Bill No. 112.
Mr. Byars of Spalding moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the Committee of Conference on Senate Bill No. 112 was adopted by the Home.
The foilowing message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee
reports to the following bills of the House and Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Zellars of the 39thSenate Bill No. 112. A bill to regulate the operation of
motor busses on the highways. '
By Mr. Davis of FloydHouse Bill No. 543. A bill to amend the Constitution
relative to a tax on corporations.
By Messrs. Cone of Bullock and Culpepper of FayetteHouse Bill No. 331. A bill to amend an Act imposing
a tax on cigars and cigarettes.
By Mr. Wind of GradyHouse Bill No. 129. A bill known as the General Tax
Act.
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1475
The following bills and resolutions of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Neill of the 24th-
Senate Bill No. 143. A bill to be entitled an Act to specify more clearly how Insurance Companies may invest their money, and for other purposes.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The bill having received the requisite con.>titutional majority was passed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaket:
The Senate has passed as amended by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Edwards of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 261. A bill to repeal Section 12 of Act entitled an Act for protection of birds, fish, game, etc.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, as amended, to-wit:
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By Mr. Brown, Miss Kempton and Mr. Still of Fulton-
House Bill No. 864. A bill to amend the charter of Atlanta.
The following bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering Senate amendments thereto:
By Messrs. Brown and Still and Miss Kempton of Fulton-
House Bill No. 864. A bill to amend the charter of the City of Atlanta.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
By the Senate:
"Amend by adding the following language to said bill, to-wit:
The following territory shall be and is hereby annexed to the City of Atlanta and shall hereafter form a part of the limits of Atlanta, to-wit:
Beginning on the present city limits at a point two (200) hundred feet from the center of Stokes Avenue where the present city limits makes a corner and running thence west and parallel with Stokes Avenue, eighteen hundred and eleven (1811) feet, more or less, to the east line of Land Lot 172 of the 14th District of originally Henry, now Fulton County, Georgia; thence North along said land lot line ten hundred and forty nine (1049) feet, more or less, to the property of the West View Cemetery Association; thence eastwardly along the South line of said West View Cemetery Association property eighteen hundred and fifty five (1855) feet, more or less, to the present city limits; thence south along the present city limits one thousand (1000) feet, more or less to the beginning point. Said property being part of. what is known as Westmeath
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Park, located in Land Lot 149 of the 14th District of Fulton County.
Said property is hereby annexed to the limits of the City of Atlanta and shall be included therein and all the property and persons therein shall hereafter be subject to all laws governing municipalities and especially to the charter and ordinances of the City of Atlanta.
The City of Atlanta extends its protection over said property and citizens and likewise the property and citizens therein are subject to same as any other property or citizens of the City of Atlanta."
"Amend by adding the following language to the bill as follows:
"The following described property is hereby removed from the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta, to-wit:
Beginning at the southeast corner of land lot 225 of the 17th district of Fulton County; thence west along the southern boundary of land lot 225, of said district, to the southwest corner of said land lot 225; thence north along the west line of land lots 225 and 224, of said district, to a point 200 feet north of the center of Southern Street; thence east, parallel with Southern Street, to an intersection with the right of way of the Southern Railway; thence southeasterly and easterly along said right of way, to the west line of land lot 189 of said district; thence north along the west line of land lot 189, to the South line of the right of way of the Western and Atlantic Railway; thence southeasterly along said south line of right of way to a point in land lot 112, opposite the dividing line between property of the Exposition Cotton Mills and the 0. A. Smith property, said dividing line being the rear of lots facing on Alamo Street; thence in a westerly direction along said dividing line and along the rear of said lots, to the northeasterly side of Marietta Street; thence northwesterly and westerly along the north side
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of Marietta Street to an intersection with the north line of land lot 190 of said district; thence west along said north line of land lot 190 to the northwest thereof; thence south along the west line of said land lot 190, to the point of beginning; excepting, however, from the above description, property situated on the north side of Marietta Street known as No. 1153 and No. 1163 according to the present house numbering of the City of Atlanta."
Further amend by adding the following proviso to said bill:
"Provided, that the Clerk of the City of Atlanta shall be Clerk of "Atlanta" under the bill approved by the Governor of the .......... day of August 1929; the said clerk, however, to receive no compensation for his services from "Atlanta," as provided in said bill, until after December 31, 1930."
By Messrs. Rosser of Walker and Stewart of Atkinson-
House Bill No. 815. A bill to create the office of County Tax Commissioner of Atkinson County, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
Senate amends by striking out Section 3 of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following: This Act shall not take effect until January 1st, 1933, at the expiration of the term of office of the present Tax Collctor of Atkinson County, Georgia.
Senate amends by striking out Section 4 of said bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following: There shall be held at the general election for county officers in the year 1932, an election for Tax Commissioner of Atkinson County, Georgia, who shall be elected at the same time and in the same manner as other county officers of Atkinson County, and whose term of office shall begin on January
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1479
1st, 1933, and be for the term of four years thereafter, or until his successor is elected and qualified.
The duties of said Tax Commissioner shall be as herein provided.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requtstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, as amended, to-wit:
By Messrs. Wind of Grady, Sloan of Hall and Rosser of Walker-
House Bill No. 31. A bill to amend Act revising and amending the game and fish laws of this State.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 3. A bill to appropriate the sum of $250,000.00 to the Georgia State Sanitarium.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, ta-wit:
By Mr. Ross of Appling-
House Bill No. 1. A bill to appropriate $100,000.00 to the State Board of Health for treatment of cancer.
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By Messrs. Perkins of Jenkins and Pilcher, Parker and Traylor of Richmond-
House Bill No. 298. A bill to authorize the construction of dormitories for Superintendent of Georgia Training School for Men tal Defectives.
By Messrs. Crawford, Davis and Lanham of Floyd-
House Bill No. 222. A bill to appropriate Fifty Thousand Dollars for erection of a hospital for Georgia School for the deaf.
By Mr. Beaton of Ware and others-
House Bill No. 328. A bill to appropriate funds for erection of nurses home and central heating plant at the State Tuberculous Sanitarium.
By Mr. Wilson of Wilcox-
House Bill No. 538. A bill to appropriate $250,000.00 to complete and renovate the State Capitol.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Collier of MadisonHouse Bill No. 592. A bill to provide that all motor
vehicles hauling freight or passengers shall be registered.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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1481
Mt. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
The Senate has receded from its ;:~mendment to House Bill No. 734.
By Mr. Mundy of ClaytonA bill to amend the charter of Jonesboro.
The Senate has passed, as amended, the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Kirby of Forsyth and Jones of LumpkinHouse Bill No. 282. A bill to change the name of the
North Georgia Agricultural College, located at Dahlonega.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
The Senate has appointed a Fourth Conference Committee on House Bill No. 314.
By Mr. Key of JasperA bill known as the sales tax bill.
The President has appointed on the above committee: Messrs. Redwine of the 26th, Goode of the 31st, Terrell of the 36th.
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By Mr. Lawson of the 14thSenate Bill No. 124. A bill to be entitled an Act to
amend the Constitution relative to the classification of intangible property for taxation, and for other purposes.
Mr. Boykin of Carroll moved to table the bill.
On the motion to table the ayes were ~1, nays 33.
The bill was tabled.
By Mr. Whaley of the 35th-
Senate Bill No. 40. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize fraternal benefit societies to become incorporated in this State, and for other purposes.
Miss Kempton of Fulton moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
By Mr. Davis of Mitchell-
Amend Senate Bill No. 40 by adding immediately at the end of Section 1 thereof the following words, to-wit:
"Provided, however, that in no event shall any charter rights be granted under this Act which conflict with the general laws of Georgia applicable to such societies or organization, and wherever such conflict occurs, if any, that part of such charter shall be considered stricken and the remainder not so conflicting with such laws shall be and constitute the charter rights granted hereunder. Nor shall this Act in any way exempt such societies or organizations from any taxes, licenses or fees which may be required of them under existing laws of this State applicable to such societies or organizations."
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By the Committee-
Amend Senate Bill No. 40 by striking after the word "Society" in the 6th line of Section 4, the following words, to-wit: "No court in this State shall have jurisdiction, in any class suit, instituted by any member for himself and others similarly situated, to make any allowance of attorney's fees against such fraternal benefit society for the use and benefit of such plaintiff or his attorney." So that said Se.::tion 4 as amended, shall read as follows: '.'Section 4. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid that no court shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or suits against any such fraternal benefit society, unless and until such member, shall have first exhausted his remedies within the forums of the society. Provided, that any member or beneficiary may sue upon any certificate or contract seeking to recover any death or disability loss provided under the terms of such contract or by the laws of such society."
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 1.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By unanimous consent the bill was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The following conference committee report on the part of the House on House Bill No. 314 was submitted and read:
To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House:
!Fe, your conference committee on House Bill No. 314, known as the Gross Income Sales Tax, submit the following report:
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Your Committee has been unable to agree and ask to discharge.
Respectfully submitted,
REDWINE of the 26th, TERRELL of the 36th, GooDE of the 31st, Committee on Part of the Senate,
WEsT of Randolph, CuLPEPPER of Fayette, CouRsON of Treutlen. Committee on Part of the House.
Mr. Lewis of Hancock moved that the committee be discharged and that the Speaker appoint a new committee to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a committee of conference on House Bill No. 314 on the part of the House,
Messrs. Scarbrough of Polk, Goolsby of Monroe, Culpepper of Fayette.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate insists on its disagreement to the House amendment to the following bill of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Lankford of the 15thSenate Bill No. 1. A bill to amend the Constitution so
as to impose a tax on incomes.
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1485
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
The Senate has appointed the following committee to confer with the House Committee on Senate Bill No. 1.
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
A bill to amend the constitution to provide a tax on mcomes.
Messrs: Lankford of the 15th, Lawson of the 14th, Whaley of the 35th.
The following bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto:
By Messrs. Kirby of Forsyth and Jones of Lumpkin-
House Bill No. 282. A bill to be entitled an Act to change the name of the North Georgia Agricultural College located at Dahlonega, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read, and agreed to:
Senate amends House Bill No. 282 by adding after Section 2 thereof the following Section:
Section . . . Be it further enacted that the Boards of
Trustees for the management and control of the said Georgia
State College be and remain the same with reference to
appointment, tenure of office, rights and duties as are now
provided by law for the North Georgia Agricultural College.
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Section
Be it further enacted that all appropria-
tions, donations and properties heretofore authorized by
law or heretofore made and which may be hereafter granted
to or for the North Georgia Agricultural College shall be
for the use and support of Georgia State College and shall
be paid to Georgia State College as is now provided by
law.
And that the Sections of said bill be conveniently numbered.
By Mr. Edwards of Gilmer-
House Bill No. 261. A bill to be entitled an Act to repeal Section 12 of an Act entitled" An Act for the protection of birds, fish, game and fur-bearing animals, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
By the Senate-
Amend House Bill No. 261 by striking Sections 2 and 3 and renumbering the repealing clause accordingly.
By Mr. Jackson of Bleckley-
House Bill No. 836. A bill to be entitled an Act to change the name of the Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College located at Cochran, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
By the SenateTo amend the caption of said Act by striking out the
words in the caption beginning with the word" to" which is
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the third word in the first line through the word "college" which is the first word in the sixth line, which reads "to amend an Act, approved August 20th, 1927, establishing a College of Agricultural and Mechanical Arts as a branch of the University of Georgia known as the Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical College, to change the name from the Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College to Middle Georgia College," and substituting in lieu therefor the words, " to change the name of the Middle Georgia Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College to Middle Georgia College."
To further amend the caption of said Act by striking out the period after the last word in the caption and inserting in lieu thereof a comma, and adding thereto the following: "Also to change the name of the Fifth District Agricultural and Mechanical School located at Monroe, Georgia, and also to change the name of the Sixth District Agricultural and Mechanical School located at Barnesville, Georgia, and for other purposes."
By inserting between Sections 3 and 4 of said Act the following Sections:
Section . . . Be it further enacted that the name of the Fifth District Agricultural and Mechanical School located at Monroe, Georgia be and the same is hereby changed to "The Georgia Vocational and Trades School" and all diplomas and other documents emanating therefrom shall bear the name"The Georgia Vocational and Trades School."
Section . . . Be it further enacted that the name of the Sixth District Agricultural and Mechanical School located at Barnesville, Georgia, be and the same is hereby changed to "Georgia Industrial College" and all diplomas and other documents emanating therefrom shall bear the name "Georgia Industrial College."
Section . . . Be it further enacted that the courses of study in the said Georgia Vocational and Trades School and the Georgia Industrial College shall be the same as
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are now taught in the said Fifth District Agricultural and Mechanical School and the Sixth District Agricultural and Mechanical School except that additional grades, subjects and courses may be provided as may hereafter be prescribed by the Board of Trustees of the said Georgia Vocational and Trades School and the Georgia Industrial College respectively.
Section
0
0.
Be it further enacted that the Boards of
Trustees for the management and control of the said Fifth
District Agricultural and Mechanical School and the
Sixth District Agricultural and Mechanical School shall
be and remain the same with reference to appointment,
tenure of office, rights and duties for the Georgia Vocational
and Trades School and the Georgia Industrial College
respectively, as are now provided by law.
Section
0
0.
Be it further enacted that all appropria-
tions, donations, endowments and properties heretofore
authorized by law or heretofore made and hereafter granted
to or for the Fifth District Agricultural and Mechanical
School shall be for the use and support of the Georgia Vo-
cational and Trades School and shall be paid to said School
as is now provided by law.
Section
0
0.
Be it further enacted that all appropria-
tions, donations, endowments and properties heretofore
authorized by law or heretofore made and hereafter grant-
ed to or for the Sixth District Agricultural and Mechanical
School shall be for the use and support of the Georgia In-
dustrial College and shall be paid to said College as is now
provided by law.
Section 0 0. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act be and the same are hereby repealed.
By Mr. Allen of Baldwin-
House Bill No. 3. A bill to be entitled an Act to appropriate the sum of $250,000.00 to the Georgia State
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1489
Sanitarium for the purpose of building and equiping a new building, and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read and agreed to:
By the Senate-
Amend House Bill No.3 by striking the words and figures $250,000.00 and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures $500,000.00, $250,000.00 of which shall be available in 1930 and $250,000.00 to be available in 1931.
The following bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
By Mr. Goode of the 31st-
Senate Bill No. 72. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend the Code to provide for the compensation of officers waiting on Grand Juries, and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
By the Committee-
Amend the caption by inserting the word "Jury" after the word "Grand" and before the word "is" in the fifth line thereof.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 108, nays 2.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed, as amended.
By Messrs. Wright of the 42nd and Platt of the 7th-
Senate Bill No. 139. A bill to be entitled an Act to regulate the expenditure of county road funds; to pro-
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hibit county assessments for construction of State-aid roads and for other purposes.
Mr. Arnold of Henry moved to table the bill.
Mr. Gullatt of Campbell moved the previous question and the motion prevailed.
The motion to table was lost.
The main question was ordered.
The Substitute offered by the Committee was read and adopted, as amended.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, by Substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 87, nays 49.
The bill having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority was lost.
By Mr. Terrell of the 36th-
Senate Bill No. 158. A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act fixing the salary of the Director of the Bureau of Markets, and for other purposes.
Mr. Wind of Grady moved to table the bill and the motion prevailed.
The bill was tabled.
Mr. Huddleston of Meriwether moved to take Senate Bill No. 158 from the table and the motion was lost.
By Mr. Myrick of the 1st-
Senate Bill No. 240. A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize the State Highway Department to pave some eighteen miles of Federal Route No. 80, and for other purposes.
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1491
Mr. Rosser of Walker moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill the ayes were 109, nays 10.
The bill having received the requisite constitutional majority was passed.
The following report of the Committee of Conference on Senate Bill No. 1 was submitted and read:
To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House:
Your Committee of Conference having had under consideration Senate Bill Number One (1) and the House Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 to the same; submit the following report:
We recommend:
First: That the caption to Senate Bill No. 1 be amended by inserting immediately preceding the words " and for other purposes" in the fourth line of said caption, the words" and to provide for a reduction of ad valorem taxes."
Second: That Section 1-A of said House Amendment, being House Amendment No. 1, be striken and in lieu thereof the following section be substituted, as follows, to-wit:
"Section 1-A. The ad valorem tax for State purposes on all classes of property shall not exceed four mills for the first year an income tax is collected, and shall not exceed three mills for the second year an income tax is collected, and shall not exceed two mills for any subsequent year thereafter that an income tax is collected; except that the State's right to levy ad valorem tax for the purpose of paying the interest and principal of the present out-
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standing, recognized valid and legal bonded indebtedness of the State shall not be hereby abridged."
Third: The House recedes from that portion of its amendment to Senate Bill Number 1 containing the following language embraced in House Amendment Number 2 aforesaid, said language to be striken being as follows, to-wit:
"The State's right to levy occupation, professional, excise, license and sales taxes as heretofore exercised shall not be affected, but are hereby recognized and preserved, leaving said Section 1-B to read as follows:
"Section 1-B: The State's right to tax persons and subjects of taxation in case of war, invasion, insurrection and to defend the State in time of war, shall remain unlimited."
Committee on part of the Senate: LANKFORD of the 15th, WHALEY of the 35th, LAWSON of the 14th.
Committee on part of the House: McWHORTER of Oglethorpe, KENNEDY of Lamar, PoPE of Toombs.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requlSlte constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Lankford of the 1st-
The Senate has adopted the report of the committees of conference on Senate Bill No. 1. A bill to amend the Constitution so as to impose a tax on incomes.
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1493
Mr. McWhorter of Oglethorpe moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on Senate
Bill No. 1.
Mr. Westbrook of Dougherty moved the prevtous question.
On the motion for the previous question, Mr. Martin of Troup called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
On the motion to adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on Senate Bill No. 1, Mr. Martin of Troup called the ayes and nays and the call was not sustained.
The roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.:
Adams of Wilkes Adkins Allen Arnold Ashley Atwood Bandy Barker Battle of Schley Beasley Beaton Bell Bennett Bentley Blalock Bland Brannen Brock Brown of Emanuel Burch Byars Cannon Cochran Cone Courson Cozart
Cromartie Culpepper of Echols Davis of Floyd Davis of Mitchell Dickey Dominick Duncan Dykes Edmondson Edwards of Gilmer Edwards of Lowndes Ellard Ellis Fagan Fowler Franklin Freeman Geer Gillen Goolsby Grayson Hancock Hallie Hardin Harris of Crisp Harris of Terrell
Hightower Hodges Holt Howard of Chatt'h'chee Howard of Long Huddleston Jackson James Johnson of Seminole Johnston Jones of Burke Jones of Lumpkin Jones of McDuffie Kempton Kennedy Key Kimbrough King Kirby Lance Lanham Lee Lewis Logan Lord McElreath
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McGehee McKelvey McWhorter Mallard Mansell Mardre Martin of Liberty Maynard Meredith Mundy Nelson of Cook Nelson of Macon Nottingham Osborn Owen Parker of Richmond Patten Peebles Perkins Phillips of Telfair Phillips of Tift
Pope Powell of Emanuel Powell of Screven Purvis Rabun Reid Richardson Rivers Roberts Ross Scarbrough Scruggs Seckinger Simmons Slater Stanton Stewart Still Stone Strickland
Swain Swint Taylor Thrash Trapnell Traylor Trotter Tucker Turner Walker of Ben Hill Walker of Brooks Walker of Pierce Wall Watson West Westbrook Wilson Wind Wood Yawn
Those voting m the negative were Messrs.:
Adams of Elbert Alexander of DeKalb Awtrey Battle of Muscogee Bedingfield Boykin of Carroll Boykin of Lincoln Brown of Greene Chick Cooper Crowe Culpepper of Fayette Felker
Gullatt Hatcher Henderson Hewell Hubbard Hutcheson Johnson of Franklin Kinnard McClain McKoy Martin of Troup Mills Moore
Mooty New Pace Parker of Colquitt Peterson Pilcher Ramspeck Rosser Shaw Sloan Stokes Tippins Weekes of DeKalb
Those not voting were Messrs.:
Alexander of Chatham Brown of Fulton
Alford
Burgin
Andrews
Oail
Barrett
Cannon
Bearden
Chalker
Bostwick
Coleman
Collier Colson Crawford Dubose Griffin Harrison
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Howell Kiker Lochliear Montgomery
Mullins Neisler Oliver Parr
Thomoson Weeks of Columbia Wilkes Mr. Speaker
The roll call was verified.
On the motion to agree to the report of the Committee of Conference on Senate Bill No. 1, the ayes were 139, nays 39.
The -motion prevailed, and the report of the Committee of Conference on Senate Bill No. 1 was adopted by the House.
Mr. Howard of Chattahoochee arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed the House.
The following message 'fas received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
The Senate has appointed another committee of conference on House Bill No. 314. A bill known as the gross sales tax bill.
The President has appointed on the above committee:
Messrs. Fletcher of the 22nd. Atkinson of the 4th, Vaughn of the 34th.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
By Mr. Lankford of the 15th-
The Senate has agreed to the House Amendments to Senate Bill No. 270. A bill to create a board of commissioners for Toombs County.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
The Senate has appointed a new conference committee on House Bill No. 314. A bill to provide a tax on gross sales.
The President has appointed on this committee:
Messrs. Rawls of the 8th, Tyson of the 2nd, Myrick of the 1st.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional
majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Brown, Still and Miss Kempton of FultonHouse Bill No. 550. A bill to amend the Constitution
so as to allow Fulton County to make certain improvements.
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1497
By Mr. Bentley of Murray-
House Bill No. 641. A bill to amend the Act providing for an annual increase of pension paid to Confederate Soldiers.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional majority the following bill of the House, to-wit:
By Messrs. Brown of Green and Roberts of Muscogee-
House Bill No. 498. A bill to amend Act to authorize the State Veterinarian to inspect creameries, etc.
The following report of the Committee of Conference on House Bill No. 314 was submitted and read:
To the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Of Representatives:
We, your committee appointed for conference on House Bill No. 314 known as the Sales Tax Bill, beg leave to submit the following report:
Four members of the committee, to-wit: The gentleman from Polk, Mr. Scarbrough, and Senators Myrick, Tyson and Rawls, are agreed that the Senate amendment should be adhered to by the Senate and accepted by the House and so recommend.
Respectfully submitted,
ScARBROUGH of Polk, MYRICK of the 1st, TYSON of the 2nd. RAWLS of the 8th.
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Mr. Culpepper of Fayette moved that the Committee of Conference on House Bill No. 314 be discharged and that the Speaker appoint another Committee of Conference on House Bill No. 314 to confer with a like Committee on the part of the Senate, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House to confer with a like Committee on the part of the Senate, the following members of the House, to-wit:
Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette, West of Randolph, Walker of Ben Hill.
The following report of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on House Bill No. 31, was submitted and read :
To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House:
Mr. President and Mr. Speaker:
We, your Conference Committee on the part of the Senate and the Part of the House, submit the following report, on House Bill No. 31, known as the Game and Fish Bill:
The House agrees to recede from its disagreement to Senate Amendment No. 1.
The House recedes from its disagreement to Senate Amendments Nos. 2, 3 and 4.
The Conference Committee agrees to fix for Senate Amendment No. 5 the salary of the Game and Fish Com-
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1499
missioner at Five Thousand Dollars and Tide Water CommissiOner at Thirty-Six Hundred Dollars per annum.
Respectfully submitted,
On the part of the Senate. PITNER of the 50th, MAsHBURN of the 51st,
On the part of the House. MILLS of Chatham, GuLLATT of Campbell, CoLSON of Glynn.
Amendment No. 1. Mr. Platt of the 7th, and Mr. Smith of the 25th, move to amend House Bill No. 31 by striking Section (1) in its entirety.
Amendment No. 2. Amends Section 5 by inserting the words "Salt Water" between the word "commercial" and the word "Fishing" in line two thereof.
Amendment No. 3. Amends Section 5 by adding at the end thereof the following, "Provided that nothing in this Act shall be construed to repeal existing local laws as to taking catfish in Tidewater, Georgia, or to prohibit the Board from permitting the taking of catfish in any manner in Tidewater Georgia.
Amendment No. 4. Amends by adding at the end of Section 8 of said bill the following: "Nothing in this Act shall be construed to repeal Section 17 of the Act of 1924 (Georgia Laws 1924, Page 109) but said section is hereby declared of force."
Amendment No. 5. Amends Section 3 by striking the words and figures "Thirty Six Hundred "($3,600.00)" and the words "Three Thousand ($3,000.00)" wherever they appear and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figures "Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars", and the words and figures "Forty Eight Hundred ($4,800.00)" respectively.
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Mr. Colson of Glynn, moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on House Bill No. 31, and the motion prevailed.
The report of the Committee of Conference on House Bill No. 31 was adopted by the House.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
By Mr. Wind of Grady and othersThe Senate has adopted the conference report to House
Bill No. 31. A bill to amend the Game and Fish Laws of this State.
The following report of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on House Bill No. 362 was submitted and read:
Mr. Speaker:
Your conference committee on House Bill No. 362 begs leave to submit the following report:
Respectfully submitted,
REDWINE of the 26th, KING of the 11th, SMITH of the 25th, On the part of the Senate,
ALEXANDER of DeKalb, BARRETT of Stephens, HIGHTOWER of Upson. On the part of the House.
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REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE 0~ HOUSE BILL NO. 362.
DIVISION A.
1. The conference committee recommends that the House agree to Senate amendment No. 1, Section 2, Item (m) increasing the item from $3,500.00 to $5,000.00 for 1930 and 1931.
2. The conference committee recommends that the House agree to amendment No. 2, Section 2, Item (o) relating to the appropriation to reimburse Bryan County for money expended for tick eradication.
5. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment No. 5, Section 6, Item (d) relating to the salary of the Factory Inspector.
6. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on amendment No. 6, Section 7, Item (a) relative to the salary of ComptrollerGeneral.
7. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on amendment No. 7, Section 7, I tern (f) relative to the salary of the Insurance Commissioner.
8. The conference committee recommends to amend amendment No. 8, Section 7, Item (i) by striking the amendment in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
(i) To defray the cost of oil inspector and chemical analysis thereof to be expended under the direction of the Comptroller-General, as provided by law-$46,800.00 for 1930 and $46,800.00 for 1931.
11. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 11, Section 14, Item (a) as relates to the Military Department.
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12. The conference committee recommends that the Amendment 12, Section 16, Item (c) as relates to Dept. of Public Printing be stricken, and that in lieu thereof I tern (c) shall read as follows: "For the maintenance fund $1,000.00 for each of the two years."
13. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 13, Section 17, Item (a) as relates to salaries of the members of the Prison Commission.
14. The conference committee agrees to strike amendment 14, Section 18, Item (a) relating to the upkeep of public buildings and grounds and substitute in lieu thereof the following: "Item (a). For the upkeep fund of the public buildings a:nd grounds :ji65,000.00 for each of the two years."
15. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 15, Section 21, Item (a) as relates to the salary of the Secretary of State.
16. In lieu of Amendment 16, Section 22, Sub-Section (c), relating to the office of State Tax Commissioner, the conference committee agrees to strike the same and insert in lieu thereof the following: "For the support and mairtenance of the enforcement and collection of the income tax provision $30,000.00 for each of the two years; provided the maintenance of the sales tax department in the office of the State Tax Commissioner shall be paid as provided in said Act.
17. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 17, Section 23, Item (a) as relates to the salary of the State Treasurer.
18. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 18, Sec-
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tion 23, Item (b) as relates to the salary of the Assistant Treasurer.
19. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 19, Secti~n _23, Item (d) as relates to the salary of the Bond Commtss!Oner.
20. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 20, Sect~on 23, Item (e) as relates to salary of Assistant Commissioner.
21. The conference committee recommends that Amendment 21, relating to Section 25, I tern (a) as relates to the University of Georgia, be stricken in its entirety, and the follcwing substituted in lieu thereof: "(a). For the support and maintenance of the University of Georgia $260,000.00 for each of the two years."
23. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its Amendment 23 in striking the second proviso of sub-section (h) of Section 25, and the conference committee recommends that the following proviso be substituted therefor: "Previded further that 75% of both Federal and State Smith-Lever funds shall be used for actual pay of County Agents and Home Economic Agents and Field Work, and should more than 25% be used in administration expenses the Governor shall not be authcrized to sign any warrants on the State Appropriation, and should this proviso be violated no county shall be required to match said fund.
24. The conference committee recommends that the House agree to Amendment 24, relating to Section 25, Item (k) for the support and maintenance of the Georgia State Teachers' College at Athens.
30. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 30, Sec-
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tion 30, striking the salary of the Corporation Commissioner.
31. The conference committee recommends the adoption of Amendment for Section 30 with the following exception: That the proviso forming the last sentence under Securities Commission reading as follows: "Provided, however, that the total amount appropriated to and to be expended by said commission shall not exceed 75% of the total sum collected by said commission," be stricken.
DIVISION B.
32. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 32, Section 1, Sub-Section (c) relating to the salaries of the stenographers of the Supreme Court.
33. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 33, Section 2, Sub-Section (c) as relates to the salaries of the stenographers of the Court of Appeals.
c. DIVISION
34. The conference committee recommends that the House recede from its position on Amendment 34, Secticn 3, Item (e) as relates to expenses of Legislative Committees.
35. The conference committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position on Amendment 35, adding a Sub-Section providing for $300.00 for Legislative Committee expenses and per diem.
SATURDAY, AuGUST 24, 1929.
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Mr. President:
Your conference committee on House Bill No. 362 beg eave to make the following supplemental report:
Respectfully submitted,
On the part of the Senate: REDWINE of the 26th, KING of the 11th, SMITH of the 25th.
On the part of the House: HIGHTOWER of Upson, ALEXANDER of Chatham, BARRETT of Stephens.
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE
BILL NO. 362.
The Conference Committee, in view of the fact that by Legislative enactment the salary of the State Veterinarian has been raised from $2,500.00 to $4,200.00, recommends that Section 2, Division A, Item (k) be changed from $2,500.00 to $4,200.00 for each of the two years.
Mr. Alexander of Chatham moved that the report of the Committee of Conference on House Bill No. 362 be adopted by the House and the motion prevailed.
Mr. Alexander of Chatham moved that the supplemental report of the committee of conference on House Bill No. 362 be adopted by the House and the motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the reqms1te constitutional
majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Alexander of ChathamThe Senate has adopted the report of the committees on
conference and the supplement thereto on House Bill No. 362. A bill known as the General Appropriations Bill.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
By Mr. Goode of the 31stThe Senate has concurred in the House amendment to
Senate Bill No. 72. A bill to amend Section 6001 of the Georgia Code.
The following report of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on House Bill No. 314 was submitted and read:
To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House:
Your conference committee appointed to consider House Bill No. 314, known as the Gross Income Tax Bill, submit the following report:
Your committee is unable to agree on said amendment to said bill and request to be discharged.
On the part of the Senate: FLETCHER of the 22nd, ATKINSON of the 4th, VAUGHN of the 34th,
On the part of the House: CuLPEPPER of Fayette, WEsT of Randolph, WALKER of Ben Hill.
SATURDAY, AucusT 24, 1929.
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Mr. Duncan of Houston moved that the House discharge the committee of conference on the part of the House on House Bill No. 314 and that the Speaker appoint another committee of conference on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a committee of conference on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on House Bill No. 314 the following members of the House, to-wit:
Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette, West of Randolph, Duncan of Houston.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requ1s1te constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
The Senate has appointed a committee of conference on House Bill No. 314. A bill to impose a gross sales tax.
The President has appointed on the above committee:
Messrs. Platt of the 7th, Vandiviere of the 39th, Redwine of the 26th.
The following report of the committ~e of conference on the part of the House on House Bill No. 314 was submitted and read:
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To the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House:
Your committee of conference on the part of the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, on House Bill No. 314, have conferred, and beg to report that your committee has been unable to agree.
We recommend that another committee be appointed to confer on House Bill No. 314.
Respectfully submitted,
On the part of the Senate: REDWINE of the 26th, VANDIVTERE of the 39th, PLATT of the 7th.
On the part of the House: CuLPEPPER of Fayette, WEST of Randolph, DuNCAN of Houston.
Mr. Cone of Bulloch moved that the committee of conference be discharged and that another committee be appointed by the Speaker to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker appointed as a committee of conference on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on House Bill No. 314, the following members of the House, to-wit:
Messrs. Culpepper of Fayette, West of Randolph; Duncan of Houston.
The following report of the committee of conference on House Bill No. 314 was submitted and read:
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To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House:
Your committee of conference on House Bill No. 314 known as the Gross Income Tax Bill submits the following report:
The House agrees to Senate Amendment No. 5 known as the Off-set Tax Amendment.
Your Committee amends said Senate Amendment No. 5 by adding thereto the following:
"Provided however that no such credit or off-set shall be allowed against any tax payable under the Income Tax Act of this Act when such payment is due prior to January 1st, 1931."
Respectfully submitted,
On the part of the Senate: REDWINE of the 26th, TERRELL of the 36th, GooDE of the 31st.
On the part of the House: WEST of Randolph, CuLPEPPER of Fayette, DuNCAN of Houston.
Mr. Slater of Bryan moved that the House adopt the report of the committee of conference on House Bill No. 314.
Mr. Crowe of Worth moved the previous question; the motion prevailed and the main question was ordered.
The report of the committee 'Of conference on House Bill No. 314 was adopted by the House.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House, to-wit:
By Mr. Key of Jasper-
The Senate has adopted the report of the 4th conference committee on House Bill No. 314. A bill known as the Sales Tax Bill.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the reqmstte constitutional majority the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
A resolution providing for a committee to wait upon his Excellency, the Governor, and notify him that the General Assembly has completed its business and is now ready to adjourn sine die.
The President of the Senate has appointed as a committee on the part of the Senate to notify his Excellency, the Governor, the following members of the Senate, to-wit:
Messrs. Mathews of the 23rd, Peebles of the 18th.
The House adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
By Mr. Mathews of the 23rd-
Senate Resolution No. 78. A resolution informing the House that the Senate has completed its business and is now ready to adjourn sine die.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1929.
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By Mr. West of Randolph-
House Resolution No. 168. The following resolution was read and adopted:
A resolution that the General Assembly wait upon his Excellency, the Governor, and notify him that the General Assembly has completed its business, and is now ready to adjourn sine die, and providing for a committee of three from the House and two from the Senate to be appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, respectively, to notify the Governor.
The Speaker appointed as a committee to notify the Governor on the part of the House the following members of the House, to-wit:
Messrs. Powell of Emanuel, Adams of Wilkes, Peterson of Montgomery.
The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McClatchey, the Secretary thereof:
Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the following resolution of the Senate, to-wit:
A resolution that the General Assembly do now stand adjourned sine die.
The following resolutions of the Senate were read and adopted:
By Mr. Myrick of the 1stSenate Resolution No. 79. A resolution that the General
Assembly do now adjourn sine die. The Speaker announced the House adjourned sine die.
INDEX
TO
JOURNAL
OF
House of Representatives
REGULAR SESSION
INDEX
PART 1.
HOUSE BILLS.
A
ABSTRACT COMPANIES-
568-Pay Occupation Tax ____________________________ _
491
ACCOUNTANTS499---Examination of_ ________________________________ _
353,630
ADDRESSESGovernor Hardman______________________________ 67 ,133,203,535,1210
ADMINISTRATORS365-0rdinaries require annual returns _____________ _
AGE of CONSENT582-Define _________________________________________ _
AGRICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS-
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES(See Appropriations.)-
711-A. & M. School at Tifton_______________________ _
270 511
707,820
ALEXANDER OF DEKALB-
Protest Passage of W. & A. C_ommission_______________
1212
AMERICAN LEGION-
541-0fficial Flag___________________________________ _
460
APPROPRIATION81-For Cancer Treatment___________________________ 29,1240,1316
3--For Ga. State Sanitarium_____________________ 30,124.0,1319,1488
12-4th District A. & M. SchooL____________________ 31,1073,1336
22-Repeal Annual Appropriations__________________
33
61-Bowden ___________ __ ________ __ __ __________ __ __ __
48,1241
71-Ga. State College for Women-Borrowed Money__
50
72-Ga. State College for Women-Library Building__
50,1241
81-Confederate Vets. taxes refunded _______________ 52,1073,1241
116-9th Dist. A. & M. SchooL_______________________ 57,1240,1351
12-59a-Military Dept.-Maintenance Fund_________ 13--66a-Flint River-Dikes__________________________
58 59,1076
14-76a-Capital Square-Milledgeville_______________ 15-114a-John Henry Walker-Pension __________ .___
59 59,1119
122-Thomas E. Watson-Monument__________________
62
123--Ga. School of Technology-Buildings____________ 126-Byrd Printing Co._______________________________
62,1241 63,1278
127-State College of Agriculture-Deficiency_________
63
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128--State College of Agriculture-Repairs____________
63
130-State College of Agriculture-Dairy Plant________
64,1241
148---South Ga. State College_________________________
85,1073
162-Ga. Normal School-Statesboro__________________
87,1073
167-5th District A. & M. SchooL ____________________ 88,1073,1351
222-Ga. School for Deaf-HospitaL _________________ 101,1116,1327
24-226c-A. S. Allen_________________________________
103,498
26-226e---Mrs. Eliza S. Beasley_______________________
103,1243
249--Prison Commission______________________________
222,1116
250--Ga. Training School for Boys____________________
222,1116
262-Ga. Coastal Plains Experiment Station__ --------
224,1073
263-South Ga. A. & M. College_______________________
225,1074
273-South Ga. A. & M. College-Sewerage____________
239,1074
274-0hildren of Men killed in War___________________
239,1117
298---MentalDefectives________________________________ 243,1074,1330
318---Ga. School for DeaL____________________________
246
325-State Sanitarium at Alto________________________
247,1117
328---State Sanitarium at Alto ________________________ 248,1074,1333
337-Pension Commission____________________________
253,1241
353-Ga. State Women's College_______________________
255,1247
359--Training School for Girls_______________________
269,1241
362-General Appropriations_________________________ 269,956,991
1016,1018,1021
1056' 1059,1082
1088,1149,1452
1500,1505
406-Dept. of History-Spanish War Records_________
290
408---Middle Ga. A. & M. SchooL_____________________
291,1243
429--Ga. Teachers College-Dormitory________________
312,1242
43G-Ga. Teachers College---G;vmnasium ______________
312, 1242
438---Training School for Boys________________________
313
455--Prison Commission-Tubercular Patients_______
334,1074
456-L. M. Jones HospitaL___________________________
334,1117
463-A. & M. School-Forsyth, Ga.___________________
336
464-A. & M. School-Barnesville_____________________
336,1242
479--Public School Fund_____________________________
338
509--University of Ga.________________________________
388,1242
51G-South Ga. A. & M. College_______________________
388,1242
64-527A-Board of Entomology______________________
428,1076
537-General Oil Inspector-Back Salary______________
460,1242
538---State Capitol-Repairs __________________________ 460,1242,1322
539--Ga. School of Technology ___ -------------------555--Department of Agriculture______________________
68---General Approprtations-Univ. of Ga.___________ 72-595a-9th Dist. A. & M. SchooL_________________ 598---Board of Health-Tuberculosis__________________ 8G-644b-Capitol Building__________________________
460 489,1243
494 513 531,1243 584,1119
INDEX
671-Bryan Co.-Tick Eradication ___ ----------------677-7th Di<>t. A. & M. SchooL ______________________ _ 84-681a-Jim Richardson _________________________ _ 87-682b-Gov. pay all unpaid Appropriations______ _ 132-821a-Solicitor-P1edmont Circuit______________ _
ARCIDTECTS75a-Create Board___________________________________ _
ARMISTICE DAY15-Legal Holiday __________________________________ _
ATTORNEYS AT LAW466-Read Law before Jury__________________________ _
AUTOMOBILES-(See Motor Vehicles)502-Renting Automobiles ___________________________ _
AVIATION AND AIRPORTS124-Cities to establish airports ______________________ _ 609-Airplane gas-Exempt __________________________ _ 751-Aircraft Co's.-Eminent Domain ________________ _
1517 623,1195
624 625 626,754 982,1120
750,1010
32,321,381
336,518
387,571
63,435 533 750
B
BALLOT-(See Elections.)-
BANKS AND BANKING-
14-Branch Banks__________________________________ _ 32-Laws, amend___________________________________ _ 269-Regulate Loans _________________________________ _ 323--Regulate _______________________________________ _ 333-Laws, amended_________________________________ _ 46&-Superior Courts to liquidate Defunct Banks____ _ 533-Regulating banking ____________________________ _ 665-Amend Banking Act____________________________ _ 81Q--Fulton Co. Banks-Establish Branches ________ _
32,260,279 35 226 248 251
336,578 459
622,732 904,1011
BARBERS4-Regulate practice of ____________________________ _
500-Regulates practice oL __________________________ _
30 387,539
BOARDS OF EDUCATION-(See Schools and School Laws.)
BASIC SCIENCES-
643--Board of Examiners ____________________________ _
583
757-Board of Examiners _______________________ ------
779
BILLIARD ROOMS-
774-Regulate ________ -------------- ______ ------------
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BLIND BUREAU200-Create__________________________________________ _
BOATS42D-Prohibit moving_______ . ________________________ _
BONDS188-Compilation for political divisions ______________ _
BOTTLES AND CONTAINERS563-Registration of _________________________________ _
BRIBERY673-Define Offense _________________________________ _
BUCKET SHOPS118-Prohibit________________________________________ _
BUREAU OF MARKETS473-Director's Salary________________________________ _
BUSES-(See Motor Vehicles and Railroads, etc.)-
c
CANAL COMMISSION, STATE379-From Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico _________ _ 423-Expen~es for ___________________________________ _
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT138-Abolish_________________________________________ _
CARTRIDGES-( See Weapons.)-
CATTLE-(See Live Stock.)-
CHAINGANGS-(See Commissioners of Roads and Revenues.)-
CHARTERS AND CORPORATIONS, MUNICIPAL21-Attapulgus, amend ____________________________ _ 45-Thomaston, amend_____________________________ _ 46-East Thomaston, amend________________________ _ 47-Silvertown, amend_____________________ .________ _ 48-Thomaston, amend_____________________________ _ 6D-Carrollton, amend ______________________________ _ 7D-City Treasurers-Receipts and Disbursements__ _ 76-Marietta-Water works bonds ___________________ _ 84-Macon, amend__________________________________ _ 101-Atlanta, amend_________________________________ _ 109-Comer, amend__________________________________ _ 113-Cartersville, amend_____________________________ _
93,1241
310
91
490
625
58
337
272,570 311,1074
83
33,260,280 37,322,372 37,322,373 37,322,373 37,322,373 48,517,573
50 51,286,325 52,260,280 55,435,473
56,237 57,577,540
INDEX
1519
114-Cartersville, amend______________________________ 57,517,542 141-Atlanta, amend__________________________________ 83, 238,262,374
151-Hawkinsville, amend____________________________ 157-0chlochnee, amend______________________________ 163-Calhoun, amend________________________________ 17Q--Waresboro, amend_______________________________ 171-Waycross, amend________________________________
85,322,374 86,268,305
87,322 88,260,281 88,260,281
176--Hawkinsville, amend____________________________
89,517
177-Hawkinsville, amend____________________________ 89,223,375 178---Hawkinsville, amend____________________________ 90,323,375
179--Washington amend_____________________________ 90,366,401 181-Toomsboro, amend______________________________ 90,323,375
189-Manassas, amend________________________________ 91,323,375 192-Cordele, amend__________________________________ 92,260,281
193-Augusta-Fire Department______________________ 194-Augusta, amend_________________________________ 195-Augusta-Civil Service__________________________ 202-Montezuma, amend______________________________ 207-Hazlehurst, amend______________________________ 211-Griffin, amend__________________________________
92,277,301 92,278,301 92,278,301 96,323,376 96,278,302 97,238,282
212-Thomasville, amend_____________________________ 97,435,473 215-0ak Park, amend________________________________ 100,278,304
231-Athens, amend__________________________________ 24o--Colquitt, amend_________________________________ 241-Colquitt, amend_________________________________ 242-Colquitt, amend_________________________________ 245-Rutledge, amend________________________________ 246--Cartersville, amend______________________________ 276--Brunswick-Airport_ ______ __ __ ______ ________ ___ _
219,260,282 221,279,303 221,279,303 221,279,304 222,569,592 222,518,542 239,436,473
279--Albany, amend__________________________________
240
281-Elberton, amend________________________________ 240,299,327 297-Augusta, amend_________________________________ 243,786,822
3oo--Newnan, amend_________________________________ 243,497,520 301-Newnan, amend_________________________________ 243,497,520
302-Newnan, amend_________________________________ 324-Columbus, amend_______________________________ 332-Luthersville, amend_.___________________________ 345-Calhoun, amend________________________________ 346--Waco, amend____________________________________
244,497,520 247,299,327 252,368,403 254,324,376 254,368,403
351-Tallapoosa, amend ___ ------------------------- 255,368,404 367-Augusta, amend_________________________________ 270,369,404
378---Thomasville, amend_____________________________ 272,369,404 386--Atlanta, amend__________________________________ 273,333,376
384-Municipalities collect occupation Tax____________
273,916
391-Thomasville, amend_____________________________ 274,369,405
399--Chipley, amend_________________________________ 289,369,405
402-Tunnel Hill-Crossing W. & A. R. R.____________
290
1520
INDEX
405-Dallas, amend___________________________________ 407-Dacula, amend__________________________________ 412-Lakeland, amend________________________________ 414-Tarrytown, amend_______________________________ 427-Whigham, amend________________________________ 445-Sandersville, amend_____________________________ 461-Tennille, amend_________________________________ 468-Waycross, amend________________________________ 469-Waycross, amend________________________________ 470-Waycross, amend________________________________ 488--Macon, amend___________________________________ 489-Macon, amend___________________________________ 503-Acworth, amend_________________________________ 508--Griffin, amend__________________________________ 534-Kingsland, amend_______________________________ 535-Coligny Beach, amend___________________________ 552-Tybee, amend___________________________________ 559-Gainesville, amend______________________________ 560-Brunswick, amend_______________________________ 562-Lenox, amend___________________________________ 565-Ranger, amend__________________________________ 573-Monticello, amend_______________________________ - 589-Manchester, amend______________________________
290,369,405 291,370,405 291,370,406 292,370,406 311,370,407 314,370,407 335,436,473 336,436,474 337,437,476 337,518,543 351,655,686 351,437,475 387,519,544 388,519,544 459,498,521 459,519,541 489,508,541 490,787,823 490,655,823 490,572,594 491,655,686 492,655,687
512,655
595-Waycross, amend_ ------------------------------ 513,655,687
608--Fairburn, amend________________________________
531,589
610-Fairburn, amend________________________________ 531,591,614
612-Waycross, amend _______________________________ 534,591,614,687
613-Valdosta, amend________________________________ 614-Valdosta, amend_________________________________ 632-Monroe, amend__________________________________ 638--Columbus, amend_______________________________
555,656,688 555,656,688 581,656,688 582,657,689
645-Social Circle, amend_____________________________ 584,657,689 654-Columbus, amend_____________________________ 621, 685,736,1055
655-Columbus, amend_______________________________ 621,685,736 657-Tennille, amend________________________________ 621, 657,819,857
667-Buford, amend__________________________________ 623,657,690 679-Denton, amend__________________________________ 625,787,822 684-Atlanta-Pensions________ __ ______ _____________ __ 637,787,824
685-College Park, amend_____________________________ 637,916,958 691-Edison, amend__________________________________ 646,788,824 692-Leary, amend____________________________________ 646,788,824 695-Lumpkin, amend________________________________ 647,685,736 697-Rockledge, amend_______________________________ 647,1117,1166
698--Dexter, amend___________________________________ 700-Claxton, amend_________________________________ 707-Albany, amend__________________________________ 708--Rockmart, amend________________________________
647,788,823 675,955,983 676,788,823 677,732,754
INDEX
1521
709-Cedartown, amend______________________________ 677,733,755 713-Macon, amend___________________________________ 707,820,877
714-Macon, amend___________________________________
708,955
721-Villa Rica, amend_______________________________
709
726-Collins, amend__________________________________ 710,788,823 727-Eatonton, amend ______________________________ 710, 788,824,1395
733-Selling power plants by Municipalities___________
747,917
735-Lovejoy; amend_________________________________ 748,864,920
736-Forest Park,amend_ ___ __ ____ __ ___ _____ ______ ____ 748,864,920 738-Savannah, amend_____________________________ 748,864,920,1247
758-Atlanta, amend__________________________________ 779,917,960
759-Jefferson, amend________________________________ 780,865,921 771-Hapeville, amend________________________________ 810,918,960
772-Atlanta, amend__________________________________ 810,918,961
773-Atlanta-Police Pensions________________________ 775-College Park, amend_____________________________
810,918 811
776-Hapeville, amend________________________________
811
777-East Point, amend_______________________________
811
778-Atlanta, amend______________________________ 811, 1011,1042,1174
780-Tifton, amend___________________________________ 812,956,985
788-Alma, amend____________________________________ 872,957,985
799-Watkinsville, amend_____________________________ 874,903,962
807-Mountain City, amend___________________________ 904,957,987 813-Valdosta, amend_________________________________ 948,1012,1042 816-Montrose, amend ________________________________ 949,1012,1080
821-Colbert, amend__________________________________ 982,1012,1043
822-Cairo, amend____________________________________ 982,1012,1043
825-Crawfordville, amend____________________________ 1000,1036, 1080
828-Stone Mountain, amend _________________________ 1000,1119 ,1168 830-Barnesville, amend ______________________________ 1000, 1026,1078
832-Barnesville, amend ______________________________ 1001, 1036,1078
833-Barnesville, amend ______________________________ 1001 ,1036,1081
837-Macon, amend___________________________________ 1029,1036, 1123 839-Brunswick, amend ______________________________ 1029,1118, 1167
843-Chamblee, amend _______________________________ 1065,1119, 1169
845-Doraville, amend ________________________________ 1066, 1119,1169 847-Macon, amend___________________________________ 1098, 1158,1197
850-Atlanta, amend _________________________________ 1099,1278, 1347 854-East Point, amend_______________________________ 1099, 1195,1243
841-Thomasville, amend _____________________________ 1029, 1117,1168
859-Decatur, amend ________________________________ 1161, 1195,1244 860-Augusta, amend_________________________________ 1189, 1238,1280
861-Lakeland, amend________________________________ 1190, 1238,1280 863-Atlanta, amend __________________________________ 1190, 1238,1281
864-Atlanta, amend_____________________________ ll90, 1238,1281,1476 865-Decatur, amend _________________________________ 1190, 1239,1282 869-Sparta, amend___________________________________ 1226, 1278,1347
1522
INDEX
871-Cummings, amend_______________________________ 1227, 1278,1348 873-Pearson, amend _________________________________ 1227, 1278,1350
CIDROPODY-
218--Regulate practice of ____________________________ _
100
COASTAL HIGHWAY DISTRICT669--Duties of________________________________________ 623,916.1184
CODE AMENDMENTS TO CODE OF 191029--Section ____ , Street Railways-Sell Property____ _ 36--Section ____ , Garnishment_ ____________________ _
37-Section ____ , Railroad Companies-Capital Stock 38--Section ____ , Power of Sale in deeds of trust____ _ 44 __ Section ____ ,Insurance Companies licensed____ _ 57-Section ____ , Burglary__________________________ _
68--Section ____ , Recovery for Homicide ____________ _ 88--Section ____ ,Railroads-Report of Damage _____ _ 98--Section ____ , Boards of Education ______________ _ 140--Section ____ , Bank Stock Transfer _____________ _ 210-Section L __ , Page 413--Laws 1922_______________ _ 239--Section ____ , Holding Elections _________________ _ 251-Section ____ ,Jefferson Davis-Birthday________ _ 254-Section ____ , Perjury ___________________________ _
255--Section ____ , Jury recommendation _____________ _ 256--Section ____ , False Swearing____________________ _ 257-Section ____ ,False Swearing____________________ _ 259--Section ____ ,Laborer's liens____________________ _
260-Section ____ ,Error in Appellate Court Cases _____ 264-Section ____ , Prisoners Statement ______________ _ 284-Section ____ ,Pay of Justice Courts _____________ _
286--Section ____ ,Destruction of seized liquors______ _ 292-Section ____ ,Registrars of Voters Lists _________ _ 316--Section ____ ,Lawrenceville-State Depository___ _ 317-Section ____ , Poisoning waters _________________ _ 335--Section ____ ,Prison Commission________________ _
347-Section ____ ,Verdict of Jury in Criminal Cases__ 349--Section ____ , Parole of life-timers _______________ _ 354-Section ____ , Chattel Mortgages_________________ _
355--Section ____ ,Consolidating School Districts____ _ 356--Section ____ ,Mortgagors Notice of Foreclosure __ 373--Section ____ ,Public Printing-Ben Hill Co. ____ _
392-Section ____ ,Affidavit for Certiorari_----------401-Section ____ ,Library Commission ______________ _ 415--Section ____ , Certain Beneficiaries______________ _ 416--Section ____ ,Bibb Co.-Special Bailiffs ________ _ 424-Section ____ ,Administrator's Sale______________ _ 440-Section ____ , Define Emigrant __________________ _
34,468,576 35,297,382 35,321,382
36,654 37,364,482
57 49,365 53,630
54 83,366,1315
99,518 221,470 223,367
223 223 223 223 224 224 225 241 241 242
246' 683 '983 246,299 252 254 255 255,368 256,753 256,369
271,397,632 288
290;1074
309
309,539,574 311
313,436,992
INDE"X:
1523
448-Section ____ , Bail trover_ _______________________ _
315,571
457-Section ____ ,General Execution Docket_________ _ 335,571,1077
496-Section ____ , Segregation races ir. cars __________ _
352,630
497-Section ____ ,Unpaid County Warrants _________ _
352
513-Section ____ ,Hours of labor in Mills ____________ _
389,471
515--Section ____ ,War Veterans' license _____________ _ 389,437,1315
575--Section ____ ,Peddling without license __________ _
492
583- Section ____ , Record Conditional Bills of Sale__ _
511
622-Section ____ ,Injunction-Breach of Contract __ _
556,916
629--Section ____ ,Mayor and Councilmen holding office_______________________________________________ 558,656,919
63(}- Section ____ , Railroads returning property_ _____
581
642-Section ____ , Estates to Charity_________________
583
661-Section ____ ,Richmond Co.-Juvenile Court____
622
662-Section ____ ,Boards of Education_______________
622,864
672-Section ____ ,Boards of Health__________________
624,685
675--Section ____ ,Ex-Soldiers exempt from taxes.____
624
68G-Section ____ ,Inventory of estates________________
625,787
681-Section ____ ,Release of property under execution
625
694-Section 5225, Amend_____________________________
647
715--Section ____ , Contracts against public property___
708
722-Section ____ ,Meriwether Co.-Jury Commissioner 709,917,959
73G-Section ____ ,Pearson-State Depository_________ 747,955,983
749--Section ____ , Sheriffs' Mileage___________________
750
752-Section ____ ,Number Trustees of Trusts Co's.__
751,956
761-Section ____ ,County Surveyors-Fees ___________ 780,1118,1167
766-Section ____ , Trespass___________________________
809
782-Section ____ , Officers of Corporations_ __________
812,865
785--Section ____ , Contracts against public policy____
812
805--Section ____ , Insane Convicts____________________
903,1011
806-Section ____ , Fences in Towns Co. _______________ 903,1238,1280
827-Section ____ ,Hall Co.-Roan Tax________________ 1000,1036,1079
COMMERCE AND LABOR858-Asst. Commissioner oL. ________________________ _
1161,1346
COMMISSIONERS OF ROADS AND REVENUES49--Up~;on County, amend___________________________ 37,277,300 63-Carroll County, amend__________________________ 49,469,499 77-Gordon County, amend_________________________ 51,260,280 82-Columbia County, amend_______________________ 52,397,438 89--Peach County, amend___________________________ 52,397,438 99--Appling County, amend_________________________ 55,469,500 106-Emanuel County-Fish PatroL_________________ 56,299,326
168-Walton County, amend_________________________ .88,260,280,659 227-Walton County, amend. ________________________ 102,260,282,660 21G-Pulaski County, amend_________________________ 99,518,611
1524
INDEX
228-Murray County, amend__________________________ 102,260,282
229-Murray County, amend__________________________ 102,260,282
233--Miller County, amend____________________________ 220,278,302
234--Miller County, amend___________________________ 220,278,302
235-Miller County, amend___________________________ 220,278,303
242-Miller County, amend___________________________
220
243--Miller County, amend __________________________ 221 ,279, 304,741
252-Fulton County, amend__________________________ 223,279,304
294-Marion County-Pay Treasurers bond premium__
242,569
298-Spalding County, amend________________________ 243,268,439
304-Whitfield County, amend________________________ 244,397,440
305-Whitfield County, amend________________________ 244,397,440
348-Evans County, amend___________________________ 254,268,440
452-Stephens County, amend ___ ------------------__ 334,571,593 467-Ware County, amend __ ________ __ ____________ ___ 336,471,502
481-Atkinson County, amend_______________________ 339,354,476
482-Atkinson County, amend_______________________ 339,3':4,476
484--Screven County, amend_________________________ 350,399,443
545-Dodge County, amend___________________________ 461,572,594
548-Lee County, amend______________________________ 461,572,594
551-Fulton County-Sewerage_______________________ 488,684,734
561-Charlton County, amend________________________ 490,590,612 564-Early County, amend__________________________ 491 ,590, 612,1053
585-Camden County, amend_________________________ 512,572,585
588-Camden County, amend_______________________ __ 512,572,585 599-Emanuel County Auditors _______________________ 532,1075,1122
615-Lowndes County, amend________________________ 555,684,734
621-Clinch County, amend_---------------------- _556,591 ,615,1045 652-Heard County, amend___________________________ 610,685,736
678-0conee County, amend__________________________ 624,819,876
72G-Telfair County, amend__________________________ 709,820,878
754-Dooly County, amend___________________________ 779,821,878
755-White County, amend____________________________ 779,807,921
767-Lumpkin County, amend________________________ 809,917,960
768-Lumpkin County, amend________________________ 810,917,960 784--Bryan County, amend_________________________ 812, 918,962,1175
823--Atkinson County, amend________________________ 982,996,1043 824-Haralson County, amend________________________ 999,1035,1080
828-Richmond County, amend_______________________ 1000, 1036,1079
842-Lamar County, amend___________________________1065, 1119,1168
848-Bibb County, amend ___________________________ 1098, 1158,1198
857-Colquitt County, amend ________________________ 1161,1195,1244
867-Twiggs County, amend _____________________ 1191, 1239,1283,1397
874-Quitman County, amend________________________ 1227, 1278,1349
COMMITTEES, CONFERENCEOn H. B. 31_------------------------------------------
1455,1498
INDEX
1525
On H. B. 129------------------------------------------ 1449,1452
On H. B. 543_ --------------------------------------- 1449,1462
On H. B. 33L ___ ------------------------------------ 1450,1456
On S. B. 172------------------------------------------
1450
On S. B. 1_------------------------------------------- 1456,1491 On H. B. 314_________________________________________ 1456,1484,1497
1498,1506,1507
1508,1508,1509 On H. B. ::!62__________________________________________ 1456,1500,1505
COMMITTEES, SPECIALSpeakers Escort______________________________________ Clerks Escort_________________________________________ Notify Governor______________________________________ Speaker Pro-Tem Escort______________________________ Inaugural Program___________________________________ Governor's Escort____________________________________ General James Oglethorpe H.&.______________________ On H. R. 119----------------------------------------Atlantic & Gulf Commission__________________________ Notify Governor adjournment________________________
COMMITTEES, STANDINGAssignments ________________________________________ _
COMMON CARRIERS-(See Railroads, etc.)
COMMUNICATIONS-
Secretary of State____________________________________ Governor Hardman-Clemency Cases_________________ Wm. A. Wright________________________________________ Slate and Speer_------------------------------------Governor, Auditor, Treasurer_________________________ Superintendent of Banks____________________________
12 14 15 17 59 60,95 1439 1439 1440 1511
104-133
3,8,9 133 227 344 345 380
COMMUTATION TAX-( See Commissioners Roads and Revenues.)
CONSERVATION COMMISSION-STATE447-Create-------------------------------------------
315,570
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS-
5-Highway Bonds_________________________________
30
16-Annual Sessions ________________________________ 32,297 ,330,418
Is-Corporation Charters____________________________
32
42-Constitutional Convention______________________
36,568
55-General Ar:.sembly-Meeting___ ------------------
47
67-Marriage date of Confederate Widows____________
49,568
75-Stephens County-Bonds _______________________ 51,298,383,409
90-Local Bills-General Assembly___________________
53,365
1526
INDEX
115-Judge of Richmond Superior Court_____________ 57,365,664
150--Income Tax______________________________________
85,683
152-Justices Supreme Court- Retired________________
85
164-Counties and Municipalities-Advertising_______
87,1035
180-Exempt Lands___________________________________
90,1116
201-Supreme Court Judges-Retire__________________
94
226-County Agricultural Workers____________________
102,299
275-Sanitation Bonds-For Brunswick____________ 239,367 ,800,1176
277-Glynn County Zoning___________________________
239,368
283-Salaries Judges Supreme Court_________________
240
290---Annual Ses~ions General Assembly______________
242
291-Salaries General Assembly_______________________
242,683
310-Cornelia___ __ ______ _______ ____ __ _________________ 245,368,931
330---Classification Tax_______________________________
250,786
331-Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobacco__________________
251
338---Returns of Property_____________________________
252
347-Verdict of Jury in Criminal Cases_______________
2M
349-Paroles for life-timers____________________________
255
354-Chattel Mortgages_______________________________
255
352-Washington County Bonds______________________
255
360---Governor Secretaries__ __________________________
269,683
374-Poll Taxes_______________________________________
271,369
382-Road Bonds_____________________________________
273
387-Members of General Assembly__________________ _
273,684
394-Seven Justices Supreme Court _________________ _
288,369
46-411a--Rearrangement, Judicial Circuits ________ _
292
47-411b-Consolidation of indebtedness of Counties and Towns ________________________________ --------440---Defining Emigrant______________________________ _
462-Five Mills ad valorem ___________________________ _
292,371 313 335
516-Farm Implements-Exempt______________________
426,498
517-Farm Lands-Exempt___________________________
426,498
532-Elementary Branches of Education______________
459,571
549-Fulton County-Zoning Laws___________________
488,630
550---Fulton County-Sewerage_______________________ 488,630,758
576-Elberton-Exempt Homes________________________
493,631
577-Elberton-Bonded indebtedness_________________ 493,631,834
631-Levy of taxes____________________________________
581,1117
702-English Education______________________________
676,1117
741-County bridges__________________________________
749,821
747-Merger of Counties____________________________
750,821
764-La Grange, Bonds_______________________________
809
769-Fulton County, Pension________________________ 810,956,1295
809-Paper Plants, exempt____________________________
904,1011
795-Heard & Troup County, Exempt_________________ 873,957,1299
819-Pierce County School Bonds ____________________ 981,1011,1084
834-Lakeland-Railroad _____________________________ 1001,1037 ,1143
856-Income Tax_____________________________________
1100
INDEX
CONTRACTS AND CONTRACTORS52-Board of Examiners ____________________________ _ 94-Lessen Competition illegaL ____________________ _
1527
38,568 54,654
CORPORATIONS, DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN-
72-Commission for Corporation Laws ______________ _
50
557-Revival of Charter______________________________ _
489
649---Reviver of Charters_____________________________ _
610
COTTON AND COTTON SEED-
413-Statistics of number of bales ___________________ _
292
COUNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERS78-Hancock County, Jury Commissioners _________ _ 87-Hall County, Commutation Tax ________________ _ 101-Fulton County, Fiscal Year_ ___________________ _
339---Bibb County, Officers Compensation___________ _ 34G-Bibb County, Recording Deeds_________________ _ 376-Bibb County, from fee to salary system_________ _ 377-Buying property at tax sale by counties ________ _
51,277,300 53,365,992 55,237,261 253,397,440
253 272 272
485-Consolidated Government of Bibb County and City of Macon______________________________________ 350,385,881
487-Bibb County, Pensions__________________________ 351,437,474
49o-Bibb County, Ordinary name Depositories_______ 351,684,734
593-Counties work streets in towns__________________
513,572
605-Campbell and Fulton Counties merge___________ 533,555,658
611-Sumter County, from fee system to salary_______
534,819
623-Richmond County, Voting machines____________ 557,684,734
636-Habersham County, Road Tax___________________
582,591
674-Fulton County, Voting machines________________
624
684-Fulton County, pension__________ --------------_ 1:37,787,824
696-Floyd County, Bridge Oostanaula River_________ 647,788,824
704-Bibb County, Coroner___________________________
676,916
721-Fulton County, zoning laws_____________________ 709,917,959
73G-Must pay court co~ts_ ____ __ __ ________ __ _________
747,789
737-Mcintosh County, Live Stock Dealers__________ 748,820,878,1054 77G-Fulton County, pensions _____________________ 810,957, 1011,1196
795-Heard & Troup CountiE's, Exempt property from taxation______________________________________
873,957
796-Monroe County, Independent School District____ 874,1035,1077
803-0conee County, Alternative Road Law___________
875,1165
818-Mcintm.h County, inoculation dogs _____________ 981,1165,1197
829---Liberty County, Live Stock Industry _______ 1000,1036,1079,1451 831-Lamar County, Advisory Board__________________ 1001,1036,1078
844-Tattnall County, Road Tax______________________ 1065, 1165,1197
866-Habersham County, Road Tax___________________
1190
87G-Forsyth County, Road Tax______________________ 1227, 1278,1348
1528
INDEX
COUNTY AGENTS656-Report to Com'rs. of Agr. _______________________ _
621,7f57
COUNTY SITESlG-Calhoun County _______________________________ _ 31,364,449
COUNTY TREASURERS19-Colquit County ________________________________ _ 139-Cobb County ___________________________________ _ 73G-Early County ___________________________________ _
432-Richmond County______________________________ _ 64G-Brantl~y County _______________________________ _ 802-Fayette County_________________________________ _
32,468,499 83,322,374 103,569,592 312,398,442
583' 684' 735 875,918,963
COURTS, CITY AND COUNTY51-Jesup___________________________________________ 38,364,400 62-Carrollton__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ____ ___ _____ _____ 48,396,438 93-Monroe_____ __ ____ __ _____ ____ _______ _________ __ __ 54,365,400 103-Swainsboro_ _____ __ __ __ __ __ ________ _______ ___ __ __ 55,365,400 154--Macon __________________________________________ 86,366,400,1040
!55-Macon-Reporters_______________________________ 86,538,574 !56-Macon-Reporters_______________________________ 86,538,574
169-VVaycross---------------------------------------- 88,396,439
172-VVaycross---------------------------------------- 89,396,439
209-Springfield_____ ____ __ __ __ _______ ____ __ __ _____ ___
99
236-Miller Co. _______________________________________ 220,367 ,402, 740
237-Miller Co. ______________________________________ 220,367 ,402, 738
238-Miller Co. _______________________________________ 220,367 ,402, 739
279-Albany__________________________________________ 240,368,403
381-Douglas_________________________________________ 272,470,501
419-Summerville_____ ______ __ ____ ___ _____ ___ __ __ __ ___ 310,398,441
426-Cairo____________________________________________ 310,398,442
446-VVoodbine ___ ----------------------------------- 314,398,442 483-Sylvania_ ___ ___ _______ ____ __ __ ____ __ ____ __ ______ 350,437,474 553-Savannah___ __ __ _____ __ _____ ____ __ ________ __ __ __ 489,508,822 571-Mi!lPr Co. ______________________________________ _492,590,613,813 58G-Fairburn___ __ __ __ __ ____ ____ __ __ __ __ _______ ___ __ _ 493,591,613 581-Fairburn_ __ __ __ ___ _________ __ __ __ __ ____ ___ _____ _ 493,591,613
594--Blakely ______ ---------------------------------618-City Court Judges preside in all City Courts____ 619-Lexington_ _____ __ __ ___________ __ __ __ __ __ __ ______
639-Brantley Co._____________________________________ 668-Buford_ __________ __ _____________________________
687-Valdosta__ ______ ____________ ________ _____________
513,591,614 556,656,975 556,656,688
5P3, 657,689 623,657,690
646,820, f576
699-Soperton_ -------------------------------------734-Jonesboro___ ________________ ____ ________________ 787-Bacon County-County Court_____________ ~----789-Bacon County Criminal Court___________________
648,820,877 748,917,959 f572,956,985 f572,956,986
INDEX
1529
793-La Grange____ : ________________________ ._________
873
794-La Grange______________________________________
873
797-Baldwin Co._____________________________________ 874,957,986
798--!lorgan__________________________________________ 874,957,986
BOO--Blackshear______________________________________
874,918
812-Columbus_______________________________________ 948, lOll, 1042
835--Thomasville _____________________________________ 1028, 1075,1123 838--VVrightsville _____________________________________ l029,1075,1123
841-Thomasville_____________________________________ 1029,1117 849-Bibb Co. ___________________________________ 1099, 1158,1278,1347 862--Lanier Co. _______________________________________ ll90,1238,1281
868--Putnam C~ ____________________________________ 1191, 1239,1283
COURTS, JUSTICE59-Garnishment Costs _____________________________ _ 48,298,382
COURTS, JUVENILE-
107-Fannin and Gilmer Counties ___________________ _
56
449-Floyd Co. _______________________________________ _ 315,498,543
COURTS, !IUNICIPAL56--Atlanta__________________________________________ 47,435,540
85-Bibb Co., abolish Justice Courts________________ 52,298,325
86-Macon Municipal Court________________________ 52,298,325
493-DeKalb Co.______________________________________
352
740--!luscogee Co. __________________________________ 749,820,878,1055
779-!lacon___________________________________________ 811,918,961
786--Chatham Co.____________________________________ 823,903,962
COURTS, SUPERIOR120--VValton Co. _____________________________________ _ 420--Chattooga Co. ________________________ . _________ _ 521-Troup Co. ______________________________________ _ 528--Seminole Co. ___________________________________ _ 584--Houston Co. ___________________________________ _
601-Judges of Contingent expenses ________________ _ 647-Invalidity of Tax Laws _________________________ _ 686--Barrow Co., 4 terms _____________________________ _ 732-Atkinson Co. ___________________________________ _ 742-Rabun Co., 3 terms _____________________________ _ 327-Stenographers salaries__________________________ _
58,497,521 310,398,441 427,498,521 458,590,611 511,591,613
532,787 609
645,819,876 747,956,984 749,956,984
248,368
COURT STENOGRAPHERS-(See Courts Superior.)-
COURTS, SUPRE!IE AND COURT OF APPEALS121-VVrits of Error___________________________________ _
190--Rotation of Judges _____________________________ _ 248--Secretary's salaries _____________________________ : 327-Supericr-Stenographers_______________________ _ 343-Sheriffs' salaries________________________________ _ 748--Judgments in vacation _________________________ _
58 92 222,915 248,368 254,654 750,1238
1530
INDEX
CRIMINAL LAWS-( See Practice and Procedure.)385--State Board of Criminal Identification _________ _ 626-0fficers in felony cases _________________________ _
705-Counsel in pauper ca~es ________________________ _
CROPS512-Advances secured ______________________________ _
273,630 557
676,788
389,786
D
DEEDS, DECREES, MORTGAGES, ETC.23-Manner of Recording ___________________________ _ 197-Execution Security Deeds ______________________ _ 253-Recital of Facts-30 yrs. old ____________________ _
DENTAL LAWS136--Revise__________________________________________ _
DIPHTHERIA725-Distribute Anti-toxin ___________________________ _
DOGS682-Impounding____________________________________ _
33,364,462 93 223
83
709,732
625,732
E
ELECTIONS AND ELECTION LAWS165-Primaries-Members General Assembly _________ _ 368-Voting machines _______________________________ _ 390-Limit Candidates expenses _____________________ _ 511-Voters Special Elections ________________________ _ 683-Candidates on Highway Bond~---- _____________ _
723-Nominati.:m Members General Assembly, Meriwether Cc. ____________________________________ _
743-Rabun Co. _____________________________________ _ 745--Registration-New System______________________ _ 792-Bacon Co.-Primary Elections __________________ _ 804-Time of holding political meetings ______________ _
87,323,401 270
274,753 388,753
636
709,754,790 749,956,984
749,1035 873,957,986
903,1035
ELECTROCU'IION-
344-Amend Act _____________________________________ _
254
ELEVATORS453-0perators have seats _______________ _
334,471
EUGENICS STATE BOARD206--Create__________________________________________ _
98,538
EXPERIMENT STATIONS54-Coastal Plains _______________________________ _
38,789
INDEX
1531
F
FACTORY INSPECTOR-
526--Amend Law ____________________________________ _
427
FARM-LABOR159--Contracts of laborer_ ___________________________ _
86,366
FEEDS388-Regulate Sale oL _______________________________ _
274,397
FERTILIZER, COMMERCIAL199--Regulate Sale ___________________________________ 93,469,901,937
FICTITIOUS NAMES24--Register ________________________________________ _ 410--Fictitious letter heads __________________________ _
33,364,452 707,1075
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF AUGUSTA93-Amend Charter _________________________________ _ 93,278,302
FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES30--Non-resident-To incorporate __________________ _
34,484
FUGITIVES395-Funds to bring back ___________________________ _
644--Funds to bring back ___________________________ _
289 583,1075
G
GAME & FISH31-Amend Game & Fish Laws_________________ 34,589,883,1455,1498
33-Jefferson County, Fishing______________________ 35,333,472
104--Emanuel County, Fishing_______________________ 55,298,326
112-Fur-bearing animals_____________________________ 57,277,300
142-Squirrel season__________________________________
84
144--Fishing_________________________________________
84
149--Birds and Fish--Protection_____________________ 85,322,1184
153-Appling County, Hunting and Fishing__________ 85,589,611
182-Seining___ ___________ _____________ __ _____________
90
232-Steel Traps ___________________________________ 219,367,1307,1451
261-Trappers License_____________________________ 224,436, 1308,1486
289--Seining under certain conditions________________
241
293-Abolish Board___________________________________
242
322-Hunting QuaiL_________________________________
247
411-License for fishing______________________________
291
417-Protection of game and fish_____________________
360
418-Season for Doves________________________________
310,684
458-Nets in fishing__________________________________
335,571
459--Protection, Game and Fish______________________
335,371
460--Non-residents license for fishing________________
335,371
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505---Protection of Game and Fish ___________________ _ 508--Wild Turkeys ___________________________________ _
387,590
388
547-Lee County, Fur bearing animals _______________ _ 461,590,612
591-Permit seining__________________________________ _
513
616-Amend Act for protection _______________________ _
555,591
659-Hunting Deer in certain counties _______________ _ 621 '864' 1183
689-Echols County, Non-resident license __________ _
646
739-Protection of Game and Fish ___________________ _ 748,005,921
744-Rabun County, Cat Squirrels __________________ _ 749,1118,1167
756-Lee County, Fishing ___________________________ _
779
790--Lee County, Hook and Line ____________________ _
873,1376
812-Amend Game and Fish Laws ____________________ _
948
855---Planting Quail in State ________________________ _ 1100,1238
GARNISHMENT-
763--Raise exemption ________________________________ _
809
GA. MILITARY COLLEGE247-Extend curriculum______________________________ 222,569,573
GA. NORMAL COLLEGE61-514a-Sell certain lands ________________________ _
GA. SANITARIUM-(See Appropriations.)2-Change name __________________________________ _
GRAFT166-Define__________________________________________ _
389 22,395
88
H
HAIRDRESSING540-Regulate occupation of__ . ______________________ _
HEALTH LAWS13--Revise__________________________________________ _
HEIRS-AT-LAW223--Registration of names, etc. _____________________ _
illDES315---Tick infected hides _____________________________ _
HONEY BEES160-Infectious Diseases _____________________________ _ 53Q--Dissemination of Disease _______________________ _
HOTELS, ETC.67Q--Regulate food serving __________________________ _
HYDROPHOBIA664-Control Spread_________________________________ _
460,1237 31 101 246-
87,469 458,589
623 622,787
INDEX
1533
I ICE BUSINESS-
311-Ete~late ________________________________________ 345,323,1313
IDIOTS, MENTAL DEFECTIVES, ETC.34--Guardians appointed____________________________ 35,364,482,575
INSUEtANCE, ETC.-(See Code Amendments.)4.41-Create Department _____________________________ _ 588-Ete~late pay of policies ________________________ _ 597-How claims paid_______________________________ _ 693-Ete~late Life Insurance ________________________ _ 851-Ete~late ________________________________________ _
852-Insuring with companies not doing business in State______________________________________________ _
853-Deposit of Fire Insurance Co.------------------
314,470 512
531,631 647 1099
1099 1099
INSTITUTIONS, STATE-
431-Transfer of Inmates ____________________________ _
312
J
JOINT SESSIONS-
Canvassing Votes ___________________________________ _
45
Inauguration, Governor_ ____________________________ _
65
Governor Hardman, address _________________________ _
202
.JUDICIAL CIEtCUITS58-Griffin Circuit__________________________________ _ 221-Stenographers of_______________________________ _ 46-411a-Etearrangement oL _______________________ _ 765-Griffin Circuit _________________________________ _
48,364,400 101,364,402
292 809
.JUDGES, SUPEtEME AND SUPEEtiOEt COUEtTS190-Etotation for Superior Courts ___________________ _ 219-Expenses, Superior Court Judges ______________ _ 341-Judges suspending sentences __________________ _ 342-Lobbying with Judges __________________________ _ 343-Salaries of Supreme Court Judges ______________ _
92,683 100 253 253 254
.JUNIOEt COLLEGES288-Barnesville _____________________________________ _
439-Clarkesville ____________________________________ _
241 313,570
.JUEtiES-PETIT AND GEtAND504-0ath of witnesses ______________________________ _
L
LABOEt AND LABOEt STATISTICS366-Certain laws for females in factories ____________ _ 404--Special Liens for Laborers ______________________ _
270,654 290,654
1534
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LAWS-ANDLAWENFORCEMENr8-Regulate practice of ____________________________ _
108--Local officers, assistance in enforcement _______ _ 5!56-Admission to practice __________________________ _
LIVE STOCK69-Better Cattle ___________________________________ _
105-Killing in woods ________________________________ _
433-Regulate sale of cattle ______ . ___________________ _
LOANS AND LOAN SHARKS95-Regulate Loan Business________________________ _
101-Regulate Loans _________________________________ _
646-Regulate Loan Business_______________ _
31,363,44556,569 489,631
50,568 56
312,518
54,654 101
609,657
M
MEDICAL EXAMINERS-
. 326-Board of _________ -----------------------------
706-Boardof _______________________________________ _
247,470 676
MESSAGES, GOVERNORSAddress _________________________________________ 67,203,412,522,1210
MESSAGES, SENATE-24, 25, 26, 43,44, 60, 65, 82,234,283,287,288,315,316, 340,348,349,365,366,423,425,456,457,457,458,486, 486,487,508,509,510,511,530,530,531,599,605,606, 606,607,607,608,608,619,620,620,642,644,645,645, 673,673,674,675,704,704,705,706,745,746,746,776, 777,778,807,808,860,861,863,911,913,915,988,989, 990,990,996,996, 998,999, 1021, 1024, 1025, 1025, 1026,1026,1026,1028,1028,1061, 1061,1062, 1062, 1064,1100,1101, 1101, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1158, 1159,1160,1160, 1161, 1188, 1188, 1189, 1189, 1223, 1225,1226,1263, 1263, 1264, 1264,1266, 1266,1267, 1268,1269,1269, 1306, 1341, 1341, 1342, 1342, 1365, 136,1366,1368, 1368, 1369, 1369, 1414, 1415,1440, 1441,1441,1442, 1443, 1445, 1445, 1447, 1447,1448, 1448,1449,1461, 1462, 1474,1475, 1475, 1479,1479, 1480,1481,1481, 1484, 1485,1492, 1495, 1496, 1496, 1496,1497,1506,1506,1507,1510,1510,1511
MILITARY AFFAffiS43--Reorganize _____________________________________ _ 307-Reorganize Dept. _______________________________ _ 308--Reorganize Dept. _______________________________ _
36,568 244,518 245,569
MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS187-Regulate sale___________________________________ _
579-Regulate of Powder_ ____________________________ _
91 493,732
INDEX
1535
MINORS-
428-Removal of disabilities ___________________ -------
311
MOTOR VEffiCLES-
11-Amend Ga. Law ________________________________ _
31
25--Increase State Mileage __________________________ _
33
79- Smoke Screens, illegaL _________________________ _
51,435
100--State purchasing_______________________________ _
55
145--Amend Laws _____________________________ ------_
64
185--0fficial License Plate___________________________ _
91
205--Registration by sheriffs ________________________ _
97
213-Carry lights at nights __________________________ _
98,469
22~Drivers examined by Municipalities _____________ _
101
312-Illuminated Tags _______________________________ _ 357-Tags and fasteners _____________________________ _ 363-lBuses for hire __________________________________ _
245 256,539
269
273-Transporting for hire __________________________ _
273,571
502-Renting automobiles ___________________________ _
387,571
529-Sheriffs collect penalty_________________________ _ 458,656,993
566--Dealers' license tags ____________________________ _
491
592-Interstate buses _______________________________ _ 513,819,1301
609-License for operators and chauffeurs __________ _
533,916
62o-Certificates of title _____________________________ _ 556,656,1316
658-Amend Laws ___________________________________ _
621
703-Amend Motor Vehicle Law ______________________ _
676
N
NORMAL SCHOOLS111-Establish at Elijay______________________________ _
57,568
NORTHGA.AGR. COLLEGE-DAHLONEGA282-Change name ________________________________ 240,436, 1306,1485
0
OFFICERS, PROSECUTING626--Prefer accusations in felony cases _______________ _
ORGANIZATIONOath of office_ _______________________________________ Speaker______________________________________________ Clerk_________________________________________________ Speaker pro-tem______________________________________ Messenger_ ___________________________________________ Doorkeeper___________________________________________ Chaplain and Postmistress___________________________
557,1010
10, 82 10 12 15 18 21 29
1536
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OKEF7E4N-UO.KsE.E-
SWAMPto acquire
______________________________
_
173-State Road through ____________________________ _
OLEOMARGARINE186-Regulate sale___________________________________ _
OPTOMETRIST-BOARD 220--Establish_______________________________________ _
50,683 89
91,323
101
p
PAREGORIC-
321-Prohibit sale ___________________________________ _
247
PEACHES AND APPLES-
37Q-Amend grading law______________________________
271,397
518-Amend grading law______________________________
426,498
596-Repeal grading law ______________________ 531, 572,974,1183,1213
PENSIONS-
20-To widows prior 1912_ _ __________ . _____________ _
33
309-Commissioner pay pensions by maiL ___________ _
245,1165
38-32a-W. J. Parrott-Pension RolL ______________ _
248
53-480a-S. S. HalL _______________________________ _
339
641-Annual increase oL ____________________________ _ 583,657,1285
678-Pension widows ________________________________ _ 76o-Amend Laws ___________________________________ _
625,787 780
145-856a-Mrs.l. L. McMichaeL ____________________ _
1100
PHARMACY BOARD OF285-Amend Laws ___________________________________ _
241,299
PHYSICIANS-
64-Regulate practice in common labor cases ________ _
49
PISTOLS, TOY-
746-Prohibit sale ___________________________________ _
750
POLICE, STATE-
158-Department create______________________________ _
86
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE53-Trial Judge, Discretion_________________________ _ 133-Unsworn Statements___________________________ _ 134-Indeterminate sentences _______________________ _ 174-Argument regulated____________________________ _ 175-Indeterminate sentences________________________ _ 217-Regulate power of sale __________________________ _ 265-Indeterminate !>entences _______________________ _ 268-Misdemeanor sentences________________________ _
53 64 64 89 89 100 225 225,367
INDEX
320-Amend laws oL ________________________________ _ 364-Trial of actions _________________________________ _ 396---Rule of Evidence, Bills of Right ________________ _ 522-Shorten pleadings ______________________________ _ 731-Revoking professional license __________________ _
1537
247 270 289 427,630 747,1010
PRISON MADE GOODS~Sale invalid____________________________________ _
350,471
PROBATION LAWS491-Amend laws of Ga. _____________________________ _
351,1035
PRODUCE FARM578--Regulate consignment__________________________ _
493,590
PROHIBITION443--Funds from sale of Vehicles ____________________ _
314,518
PROPERTY-
660--Sale for delinquent taxes_______________________ _
622
PUBLIC IDGHWAYB7-Increase Mileage_________________________________
30,732
~Reorganize State Dept.__________________________
31,732
28--La Fayette Extension Road______________________ ~Reorganize State Dept.__________________________ 25-Increase Mileage_________________________________
34,251,479 35 33
66--Toll Bridges_____________________________________
49,469
133--Increase Mileage_________________________________
64
161-State Highway Department, duties______________ 214-Reorganize State Dept.__________________________
87,469 100
216-Safety Devices at Bridges________________________
100
~270a-Roads in certain Counties_________________
226,539
31~Highway, Irwinton to Statesboro________________ 358--Establish Highway System______________________
246 256,570
425-Prohibit Counties to aid State by assessments___
311,398
471-State Highway Fund____________________________
337
587-60% Gas Tax set aside___________________________ 512,631,1287
633--Distribution highway funds __________________ 582,646,1118,1291
688--Valdosta-Jacksonville Route______ --------------701-Mileage in small towns___________________________ 753--Pave to Ft. Screven______________________________
646 675,820
779,916
801-Pave State Sanitorium Ave., in Baldwin Co._____
874
PUBL6I5C-ELsItBabRliAshR_I_E__S_-__________________________________ _ 198--PublicLibraries ________________________________ _
49,365,483 93
PUBLIC PRINTING71~State Commission ______________________________ _
708,1010
1538
INDEX
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION-GEORGIA132-Enlarge power& _________________________________ _ 334-Change name___________________________________ _ 628-Enlarge powers _________________________________ _ 650-Change name___________________________________ _
64,863 251,1117
557 610,864
PUBLIC WELFARE-
476-Create Board___________________________________ _
338
Q
QUAIL-( See Game and Fish)-
R
RAILROADS-(Steam and Electric)-(See Code Amendments)-
80--Intra-shipments________________________________ _
125-Duration of Charters granted purchases of_____ _ 267-Regulate Railroad grade crossings ______________ _
287-PersonalinjurY--------------------------------336-Buses and Railroads, etc. _______________________ _ 361-Special policemen for railways __________________ _ 375-Proof of injury _______________________________ _
400-Members of General Assembly, passes __________ _ 527-Members of General Assembly, passes __________ _ 634-Freight and Passenger Traffic__________________ _
REAL ESTATE542-RegulateBrokers_______________________________ _ 544-Discharge liens by bonds _______________________ _ 712-Lien for nursey planting ________ ~---------------
51 63,396 225,436 241,1074
252 269,397 271,570
289 428 582,631
460,630 461,655
707
RELIEF-BONDS, ETC.9-31a-J. H. Carpenter____________________________ 38,371,481
17-315a-M. J. Wright______________________________ 65,371,596 22-226a-A.B. Bilbo_______________________________ 102,371,596,742
23-226b-S_heriff of Fannin County, Arthur Brooks
102,497
25-226d-A. F. Cumbers & B. F. Burrows __________ 103,300,596
41-358a-B. B. Barker_______________________________
257,399
45-390a-R. G. Davis_______________________________ 274,499,595
51-480b-Fidelity and Casualty Co._________________
339
54-480e-Mrs. Serena Queen________________________
340
69-578b-J. F. Herring_____________________________ 494,539,595
79-644a-R. o. Moore_______________________________ 584,631,963
85-681b-C. P. Pearson_____________________________ 626,733,964
91-767a-J. W. Larkin______________________________ 677,821,964
102-762a-Mrs. W. H. Ridley__________________________ 780,821,964
122-803a-M. J. Davis________________________________ 875,919,965 -
13!),.-834a-V. E. Manget______________________________ 1001, 1120, 1169
136-834b-A. J. Ryals, Jr. ___________________________ 1001 ,1120,1169
INDEX
1539
138-834d-M. Strickland and A. E. DanieL __________ 1002,1120,1170
149-867a-D. M. Jordan and N. A. Garner____________
1191
156-874b-S. D. Wilson _____________________________ .1228,1279,1349
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEESAmendments to Constitution______ 292, 354, 428, 514, 558, 626, 677, 781
814,949,1002,1030,1107,1229,1342, 1370
Appropriations ______________648, 950, 1017, 1066, 1108, 1191, 1228,
Aviation______________________________________________
1230,1270 429
Banks and Banking__ ---------------- _____ 257 ,355,678, 710,950,1067 Conservation______________________________ .317 ,462,558, 678,950,1423
Counties and County Matters ____ 257, 274, 318, 355, 390, 391, 462, 559,
584,679,711,781,814,904,951,1031, 1068, 1162, 1191, 1231, 1270, 1343,
1371 Corporations ____________________ .317, 356, 429, 494, 534, 559, 679, 951,
1030 Education ________________________ 293, 356,391,534,585,680,751,815,
1109,1271 Enrollment_______________________ 711, 713,713,718,720,721,723,725,
726,727,782,815,865,905,952,1003, 1031, 1068, 1110, 1163, 1192, 1232,
1271, 1343, 1371, 1372, 1373, 1430,
1433,1435 Game and Fish___________________ 276, 294, 318, 357, 429, 560, 585, 680,
868,1033,1112,1234,1275,1374,1374 Gen. Agr. No. 1. __________________ 392, 430,463,495,561,582,648,728,
783,907,1005,1071 Gen. Agr. No. 2______________________________ 294,319,463,582, 649,729
Gen. Judy. No. L ________________ 258, 258,295,358,358,430,514,561,
627,682, 783, 869, 952, 1006, 1033,
1071,1112,1415 Gen. Judy. No. 2__________________295, 359, 430, 515, 562, 648, 784, 907,
1006,1072,1234,1344
Ga. State Sanitarium_________________________________
392,1436
Hygiene and Sanitation___________ 393, 432, 464, 535, 651, 681, 816, 868,
953,1113,1164,1275,1374 Insurance _____________________________________ 464,587,627,1005,1276
Labor and Labor Statistics_______ 360, 465, 536, 651, 908, 1235, 1276
REAPPORTIONMENT, LEGISLATIVE AND CONGRESSIONAL-
Manufacturers ________________________________319,495,562, 1345,1416 Military Affairs _______________________ _432 ,515,563, 729,869,1113,1344
1540
INDEX
Municipal Government ____________259, 276,296,360,433,516,536,587,
651,681,730,784,870,908,953,1007 1033, 1114, 1193, 1235, 1277, 1345 Penitentiary__________________________________________ 870,1007,1008
Pensions_____________________________________________ 652,785,1164 Privileges and Elections. ___________________________ 320,466, 752,1034
Public Highways ______________ 393, 465, 536, 563, 653,730, 816, 909, 954,
1114, 1193, 1236, 1277' 1375
Public Library ____ ---------------------------------Public Printing_______________________________________
362,628 362,1008
Public Property____________________________________ 564,871, 1165,1375
Itailroads ______________________________ 320,394,466,628,871,1115,1236
Itules __________________________________564,615,639,757,762,966,1251
Special Judiciary__________________ 297, 362,394,433,495,496,537,588,
629, 653, 731, 817, 909, 954, 1009, 1115,1237
State of Itepublic ________________ _. _. ______________ 321 ,467, 731,818
Temperance__________________________________________
517
Univ. of Ga. and Branches _________________ 434,567,629,818,910,1009
Ways and Means __________________ 395, 468,538,567,588,682,753, 872,
910,1194,1194
Western and Atlantic Itailroad_______________________
785
!tOAD LAWS-(See Public Highways)-
S
SALAitiES393--0f State Officers _______________________________ _
288,539
SAND716-Take from certain lands ________________________ _
708,1117
SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL LAWS-
27-Course on birds and trees______________________ 34,364,477
39-Itichmond County, Secretary of Board___________ 36,297,324
~Itichmond County, School Bonds_______________ 36,298,324
41-Itichmond County, Instruction__________________ 36,298,324
96-Itichmond County, Board of Education_
54,298,326
no-Special Text Book Commission __________________ 56,365,566,633
137-Teachers, Physical fitness_______________________
83,435
208-Pupils Fee for incidentals_______________________
99
28Q-Elberton System_________________________________ 240,299,326
288-Barnesville, Junior College______________________
241
295-Codify school laws ____ __ __ ____ ______ ____________
242,396
389-Consolidated Schools____________________________
274,539
403--Uniform Text Books_____________________________
290,589
41Q-Eastman System_________________________________ 291,370,406
479-Chatham County________________________________ 338,353,443
INDEX
1541
480-Chatham County________________________________ 338,354,407
495-Menlo School District__ ------------------------- 352,471,502
519-Fuel for schools_________________________________
426
523--Fulton County, Pension Teachers_______________ 426,472,501
524-Fulton County, Insure Teachers________________ 426,472,501
531-Surplus County Funds for Schools______________ 608---Carrollton System_______________________________
459,684 533
762-Fulton County Board of Education______________ 780,821,877
783-Codify Laws_____________________________________
812
808-Free text books__________________________________ 817-Consolidated Districts ____________________ ~______
904,1118 981,1119
840-Fulton County, School Merger _________ "-------- 1029,1118 727-Eatonton, System _____________________________ 710,788,824,1395
SECURITIES COMMISSION, STATE-
6-Establish_______________________________________ _
30
SEEDS, AGRICULTURAL AND VEGETABLES204-Regulate sal9 oL -------------------------------
98,655
SHERIFFS AND DEPUTIES258-Duties of_______________________________________ _
224,569
SOLICITORS-GENERAL83-Augusta, Judicial Circuit_---------------------434-Cherokee Judicial Circuit ______________________ _ 435-Cherokee, Judicial Circuit____ ________________ _
846-Southern Circuit or salary_____________________ _
52,497,540 412,370,542 413,370,542
1066
STOCK AND FENCE LAWS-
409-Make uniform __________________________________ _
291
STATE GOVERNMENT3 9 7 - T o R e o r g a n i z e________________________________ 289,819,1218,1248
STATE ENTOMOLOGIST520-Fix term____________ _
625-~alaryof----------------------------------------
STATE PRISON FARM558-0fficials' salaries _______________________________ _
690-Warden take charge of valuables of prisoners ___ _
426 557,1075
490,864 646,1010
STATE WOMAN'S COLLEGE, VALDOSTA-
477-New Board Trustees _____________________ -- _____ _
338
T
TAXES AND TAX LAW8-
17-Increase Gasoline Tax___________________ 32,396,451,504,522,546
26-Motor Fuels _______________ ------- __________ ----_
34
1542
INDEX
5o-Motor Fuels _________________________________ ----
38
91-0ccupation Tax, Motor Fuels____________________
53
92-0ccu~ation Tax, Omnibuses_____________________
53
117-Conveyance Deeds_______________________________
58
129-General Tax Act _____________ 63, 683, 804, 833, 841, 1407,1449, 1452 143-Income Tax________________________ 84, 538, 663, 694, 1257, 1284
146-Fi-Fas on Lands_________________________________
84
314-0ccupation Tax _____________ 246, 570,618,634,639,660, 669,791,
1125, 1456, 1483, 1484, 1497, 1498,
1506, 1507, 1508, 1508, 1509 329-Classification Tax______________________________ 251,570, 743,756
331-Cigars and cigarettes _____________________ 252,589, 924,1450,1456
369-Special lien on taxes paid_ ______________________
270
372-Cigarettes and cigars____________________________
271
38Q-On motor fuels__________________________________
272
442-Motor fuel taxes refunded_______________________
314
45Q-Occupation tax on motor fuels__________________
315
454-Inheritance Tax, non-residents__________________
334,471
475--Road Machinery of Cities and Counties exempt__
338
492-Classification Tax_______________________________
351
507-Amusement Parks_______________________________
388
525--Amend General Tax, Insurance__________________
427
543-Foreign and Domestic corporations ______ _461, 916,967,1449,1462
569-Territory near cities for taxation_________________
491
57Q-Municipalities from interfering__________________
492
572-Stamp tax on promissory notes__________________
492
602-General Tax Act_________________________________ 603-Income Tax_____________________________________ _ 637-Tax on soft drinks _____________________________ _ 717-Tax on amusements ____________________________ _
814-Tax on lubricating oils _________________________ _
532 532 582 708 948,1118
TAX COLLECTORS AND TAX RECEIVER897-Appling County, Ex-Officio Sheriffs_____________
54,469,500
266-Separate poll and general tax____________________
225,367
303-Commissions on school taxes_____ _______________
244
397-Equalization Tax________________________________
289
422-Elbert County, abolish__________________________
310
472-Telfair County, Ex-Officio Sheriff_______________ 337,398,442
501-Chatham County, Ex-Officio Sheriff____________ 387,508,543
514-Early County____________________________________
389,571
444-Bulloch County, Ex-Officio Sheriff______________ 314,470,502
663--Meriwether County, Ex-Officio Sheriff__________
622,754
791-Bacon County___________________________________ 873,1075,1122
TAX COMMISSION, STATE-
313--Create-------------------------------------------
245
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1543
TAX COMMISSIONER8--119-Gwinnett County_______________________________ 271-Tift County____________________________ ._________
58,287,438 238,470,500
272-Tift County, Ex-Officio Sheriff_________________ 35Q-Ear1y County____________________________________ 371-Ilenry County___________________________________ 422-Elbert County___________________________________
239,470,501 255,570,593 271,397,441 310,398,442
294--Premium on bond, Marion County______________ 241,569,593
514--EarlyCountY------------------------------------ 389,571,593 651-IIeard County___________________________________ 610,685,735
653--Troup County___________________________________ 610,657,690
781-Forsyth County_________________________________ 812,918,961 815--Atkinson County____________________________ 948, 1035,1078,1478 82Q-Bartow County__________________________________ 982,1075,1122
872-Madison County_________________________________
1227,1376
TOBACCo183-Tobacco Warehouses ____________________________ _
90,366
TRUST COMPANIES666--Par value_______________________________________ _
623,685
TRUST EXAMINERS-
59Q-State Board oL _________________________________ _
512
u
UNDERTAKERS-
648--Tax on _________________________________________ _
610
UNIVERSITY OF GA. AND BRANCIIES-
299---Annual sessions of Board_______________________
243,569
436--Board of Regents________________________________
313
536--Lumpkin Law School, a Branch_________________
459,572
617-South Ga. Junior College, Change name________
556,631
627-Junior College at Eton__________________________
557,916
728-Lifns on property of_____________________________
710
836--Middle Ga., A. & M. Junior College_________1029,1118,1305,1486
v
VETERINARIAN, STATE191-Increasesa1ary__________________________________ 498--Inspect dairies __________________________________
554-Eradioate swine diseases_________________________
92,299,1304 352,655,1307
489,590,1351
w
WAGES-
278--Regulatesale___________________________________ _
240
718--Sale of wages ___________________________________ _
708
1544
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WAREHOUSEMEN-
474--Iiegxtiate_______________________________________ _
337
WESTERN AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD548-Creat~;, commission _________ -488, 786, 994, 1155, 1182, 1201, 1483
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION131-Amend_________________________________________ _ 147-Amend _________________________________________ _ 184--Insurance______________________________________ _ 203--Appeals ________________________________________ _ 270--Amend _________________________________________ _
.306-Amend _________________________________________ _
437-Amend ________________ .. ________________________ _ 494--Attorney's fees _________________________________ _ 600--Iiepeallaw of_ __________________________________ _ 624--Amend Law ____________________________________ _ 635-Industrial Accidents ___________________________ _
64,366 84,366 91,366
97 226 244 313 352,471 532
557
582
WOMEN-
567-Pay Poll Tax_____________________________ --------
491
PART II.
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS.
1-Notify Senate __________________________________ _
2-Notify Governor________________________________ _ 3-Chaplain and Postmistress _____________________ _ 4--Rules adopted____________________________ ------5-Selection of Seats ______________________________ _ 6--CXovernor's Escort ______________________________ _ 7-Inaugural Program _____________________________ _ 8-12a-Carroll County, CXa. Reports _______________ _ 10-35a-Albany Circuit, CXa. Reports _______________ _ 11-Social Life, National CapitoL __________________ _ 16--Joint Session, Inauguration Governor _________ _ 19-200a-World War Veterans and Clerk of Superior Court records _____________________________________ _
20--200b-Funds from Secretary of War_____________ _ 21-200c-Riot Duty Funds _________________________ _ 18-Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. _________________________ _
29---U. S. to pension aged citizens ___ ---------------27-Commission Sound Teacher Retirement ________ _ 30--270b-Capture H. A. Hammond_________________ _ 31-270c-Jekyll Island_____________________________ _
32-Secretaries for committees__ --- ___ -- __ ------_---33-Present financial emergency____________________ _
15 15 17 24 24 29 29 39,371 39,371 39 60
93,573 94,573 94,573
94 97,704
103 226,594 226,300,377
234 234
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1545
34-War legally impossible______________ --___________
235
3!}---Brown Thrasher Official Bird ___ ----------------
248
36-Elk's Ruler, address Gen. Assembly_____________
249
37-Secretaries to Committees________________________
249,262
39-358a-Carroll County, Law Books________________ 256,308,377
4Q-358b-Change name of Grassy Mountain______ 256, 324, 377,1439
44-State Banking Depaitment__________ --------- ___ 42-Committee notices ____________________ -__________
257,284 262
43-W. C. Patterson, Theatrical Manager_____________
262
48-Allocation Poll Tax Funds_______________________ 307,329,344
49-Hon. Sam Tate_______________________ -----------
309
5Q-480a-Printing Dept.____________________________
339,372
52--480c-Confederate Cemetery Marietta____________ 5!}--480f-Teachers Day______________________________
339,1076 340,519
56-Hon. Hamilton McWhorter and Hon. E. B. Dykes
341
57-Committee report H. B. No.5____________________
347
58-House to meet at nine o'clock____________________
347
59--499a-Printing bills for House___________________
353
5o-William H. Brewton______________________________
353
62-514b-Code Commission_________________________
389,519
63-Visit State Institutions _________ ---_____________
418
6!}---H. B. No. 394 Special Order______________________
428
67-54!}---Agricultural conditions_____________________
461
71-578d-Lieutenant Butler, Funeral Expenses_____
494,1243
7D-578c-University of Ga., for information_________
503,545
73-H. B. No. 110 Special Order_____________________
514,564
74--61Qa-Status of appropriations----------534,658, 892, 898, 1455
76-Committees to visit institutions_________________
555
77-629a-Capper-Ketchum Act_____________________
558,821
78-629b-Ga. Co-operative Extension Dept._________ 81-Calcium Arsenate_____________ ~__________________
558,821 581
82-358-Special Order_______________________________
611
83-House in two sessions per day___________________
615
8!}--681b-Poll tax for Common Schools______________
626
88-Afternoon sessions______________________________
633
89-698a-Oglethorpe Monument Commission________ 9Q-H. B. 199 Special Order__________________________
648,754 648
92-Debate ten minutes_____________________________
693
93-Debate on H. B.143_____________________________
693
94--H. B. 74-----------------------------------------
710
9!}---H. B. 19L_______________________________________
710
99-Federal Farm Loan______________________________
745
96-H. B.150________________________________________
751
97-Extra Session ______________________________ -----
751
98-H. B. 358----------------------------------------
751
1QO--H. B. 16-----------------------------------------
751
106-Grand Lodge F .. & A.M. of Ga------------------
775
1546
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103-762b-Walton County, Court Reports ___________ _ 104-762c-Troup County, Court Reports ____________ _ 105--H. B. 291 _______________________________________ _ 108-W. C. Stokes___________________________________ _
109-Judge Stokes __________________________________ _
780,957,987 781,822,879
781 804 804
110--785a-Comp. Gen. assess 60%, Public Utilities __ _ 111-112-113-114-115-Bills Sp. Order _____________ _ 116----Gas Tax Case, Governor _______________________ _ 117-Walker P. Andrews _____________________________ _
118-Comp. Gen., William Ambrose Wright___________ _
813 813,814
828 830 831
119-Masons donation to Sanitarium at Alto_________ _ 120--H. B. 314 Special Order _________________________ _ 123-Certain Bills on calendar _______________________ _ 124-Privileges of floor_ ______________________________ _ 125-Relative to H. R. 124____________________________ _
126----State Banking Dept., Donaldsonville ___________ _ 127-H. B. No. 68 ____________________________________ _
128-Saturday general business _____________________ _ 129-H. B. 61L _____________________________ - __ -- -----
831,1439 833 875
881,923
882
883,1014 883,981
924 930
130--814a-Griffin Superior Court, Judge Reports___ _ 949,1012,1044 131-814b-Motor Vehicle List_ ______________________ _ 949,1120,1185
133-821b-State Flag on Capitol Grounds ___________ _ 134-821c-Tax Study Board _________________________ _
137-834c-Confederate Flags, State CapitoL ________ _ 139-Night sessions _________________________________ _ 140--Sine die adjournment __________________________ _ 141-84la-Passage cf H. B. 762 ______________________ _ 144-U. S. S. Olympia ______________________ ---------147-Meeting and adjourning________________________ _ 146-Surety Companies ______________________________ _
148-Robt. Augustus Alston __ ~ ______________________ _ 150--Walter C. Perkins _______________________________ _ 151-Geo. H. CarswelL ______________________________ _ 153-Radiance Rose _________________________________ _
982,1166 983,1195 1002,1166
1016 1055 1055 1098 1162 1182 1182 1212 1212 1223
152-872a-Commission on Picture Trust_____________ 1227,1279
154-Employees and Attaches of House_______________
1228
155--874a-Neill-Traylor Road Map____________________ 1228, 1279,1349
157-Joel Chandler Harris____________________________
1304
158-200th. Anniversary of State______________________
1362
159-0fficials of General Assembly remain over_______
1365
161-Red Cross_______________________________________
1393
162-National Government, Storm sufferers _________ _
1393
163-General Assembly sine die______________________ _
1394
164-Expunging certain matter from JournaL _______ _ 165-W. D. Hammack ________________________________ _
160--State Sanitarium, New Site____________________ _ 166----W. D. Hammack ________________________________ _
1394 1394 1393,1436 1446
168-Notify Governor of sine die adjournment_______ _
1511
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1547
PART III.
SENATE BILLS.
A
ABANDONMENT-
93-Define offense _________________________________ _
7M
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS AND MATTERS37-Co-operative Extension work ____________________ _
692,789
ARCffiVES AND ffiSTORY20--Amend ~ct, creating____________________________ _
!i03,1:i73
ATLANTIC GULF CANAL COMMISSION146--Create________________________________________ 923,958,1419,1440
AVIATION-
242-Aircraft Co's. eminent domain___________________
1039
B
BANKS AND BANKING259-Establish branches ______________________________ 1039,1077,1124
BLACK, EDMUND, JR.11-To legitimatize__________________________________ 305,539,1392
BUCKET SHOPS100--Prohibit_________________________________________ 477,499,1362
BUREAU OF MARKETS158--Director's salaries _______________________________ 880,1076,1490
BURIAL BENEFITS153--Selling of_ ______________________________________ _
756,1121
c
OATTLE-(See Live Stock.)-
OHARTERS AND CORPORATIONS-(Municipal.)13-Blue Ridge _____________________________________ _ 21-Darien _______________________________ ----------149--Talbotton______________________________________ _
181-Fort Gaines ____________________________________ _ 183-Hahira _________________________________________ _
190--Darien _______________________________ ----------191-Darien______________________________________ ---192-Rome___________________________________________ _
195--Valdosta----------------------------------------196--Valdosta _______________________________________ _
305,372,407 378,519,541 545,658,691
638 638,789,826
638' 789' 826 638,789,826 63S,658,691 659,789,827 659,789,827
1548
INDEX
231-Manchester__________________.__ _________ _____ ____
880
252-l.lustell------------------------------------------ 988,1014,1044 243-l.ltlanta, Police Pensions_________________________ 1039.1239 254--Do~las _________________________________________ 1039,1121,1170 267-Canton__________________________________________1081, 1121,1170 276--1rhomasville _____________________________________ 1200,1240,1283 281-"i~a __________________________________________1200,1240,1284
285--l.ltlanta_________________________________________ 1314,1341 286--l.lt1anta__________________________________________ 1314,1341
CIDROPODY228--Practiceof______________________________________ _
1173,1366
CODE l.lMENDMEN1r 1r0 CODE OF 1910-72-Compensation Jury Bailiffs ____________________ _ 148--State Depositories ______________________________ _ 213-1raxation in certain counties ___________________ _
12-Suits against Insurance Companies ____________ _ 115--Statute of Fraud _______________________________ _
180--"alidation City and County bonds______________ 216--1rax Executions____________ ~_____________________
306,686,1489 637,686,737
693 737,1012
737 738,865,1437 738,919,1389
74--0rdinaries carrying on County business_________ 81-1rerm of office in towns_________________________
764 790,919
172-Directors of Railroads___________________________
827
105--Section 1188-Code of 1910, Prison Commission __ 880,1012,1422
234-1rotal1rax Levy in Counties______________________
988,1037
261-Railroads, Blow Posts___________________________ 1040,1239
264--Suits against insane or deceased persons________ 1199,1239 213-Excess 5 mills tax in certain counties ___________ 1199, 1239, 1437
COMMISSIONERS OF ROl.lDS l.lND REnNUEs63-Walton County__________________________________
306
102-Lease lands to Canton, Cherokee County________ 328,372,408
106--Clerk's salary, Cherokee County_________________ 329,399,475
126--Coffee County___________________________________ 445,472,691
162-Clinch County__________________________________
637
74--County Clerks___________________________________
828
236--1relfair County__________________________________ 828,919,952
257-Fulton County, Compensation __________________ 1082, 1166,1196 269--Burke County___________________________________ 1173, 1196,1245
270--1roombs County_________________________________1173, 1196,1245
271-1roombs County _________________________________ 1173,1196, 1246
CONTRl.lC1rORS }lND L}lBORER8230--Lien on buildings ______________________________ _
1227,1416
CONSTITUTIONl.lL }lMENDMEN1rS97-Washington County, Bonds_____________________ 328,372,894 59-County l.lgricultural l.lgents_ _________ ___ ___ ___ __ 444,519,1390
INDEX
1549
1--IncomeTax ___________ 879, 1012,1251,1252,1444,1456,1491,1492
245--Counties, Bonds for Sanitation_________________
922,1013
!52--Educational system______________________________
987,1012
238--Highway system for certain counties_____________
988,1013
244--Glynn County, zoning laws _____________________1039,1121,1358
265--Paper Plants from taxation______________________ 1314,1346 124--Classification tax_______________________________ .1346,1377,1482
288--Fulton County, pension_________________________ 1173,1377
CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING-161--ArnendAct ______________________________________ 922,1013,1185
COUNTIES AND COUNTY MATTERS--
95--Selecting official organ__________________________ 328,372,632
202--Selecting official organs _____________ -___________
880.
197--From fee to salary system, Sumter County_______ 133--Adopt voting machines__________________________
988 988,1037
247--Exempt from Road duty, Toombs County________ 988,1037,1081 263--Fulton County, pensions_______________________ .1039,1166,1438
139--County Road Funds _______________________1172,1196,1355,1489
272--Toombs County, Working Roads _________________ 1173,1196,1246
COUNTY TREASURER-103--Cherokee County________________________________ 328,399,475
COURTS, CITY AND COUNTY-108--Dublin_ _________________________________________
121--Swainsboro_____ _________________ ___ ____ ____ __ __ _
94--Washington_____________________________________
379 379 445,499,522
181--FortGaines.. ----------------------------------- 638,733,755 198--Darien__________________________________________ 639,733,755
69--LevY taxes_______________________________________
922
247--Road Duty exempt______________________________
923
256--Clinch County, Judge's salary __________________ l082,1121,1198 273--Thornasville_____________________________________ l200,1240,1283
274--Wrightsville__ __ ____ ___ ___ ____ ______ ____ __ ______ _
1247
COURTS, MUNICIPAL-27--Muscogee County ___________________________ -_-_ 378,437,575
COURTS, SUPERIOR-98--Fannin County, 3 terms________________________ _
67--Reporters' compensation _______________________ _
.206--PleaofGuiltY----------------------------------207--Prefer accusations ____________ ------------------_ 224--Judge's discretion______________________________ -
379,499,521 922,1013 1038,1076 1038,1076
1172,1279
COURTS, SUPREME AND COURT OF APPEALS-98--Fannin County, 3 terms________________________ _
1550
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D
DEEDS-
52-Suits to re-form deeds___________________________
1199
DENISTRY173-Reglllatepracticeof............................. 791,958,1420
E
ELECTIONS AND ELECTION LAW8165-Clinch County, primaries. _____________________ _ 76-Nominations of National candidates ____________ _
637.754.790 879,1012
ELECTROCUTION123-Amend law ________ ._. ______ . ______________ . ____ .
692,1076
EVIDENCE138-Business writings used_______________ ... _______ _
EXPERIMENTAL STATIONS43-Coastal Plains _______________________ ... ________ _
544,594
F
FACTORY INSPECTOR166-Amend Law ______ _
1246,1346
FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES40--Incorporated ____________________________________ 477,592,1482
G
GAS COMPANIES144-Eminent Domain._____________________ ___ ______ 658,789,1356
GAME AND FISH248-Amend Laws. ___________________________________ 923,1037,1438
258-Permit seining for fish ... ----------------------- 1082,1377
50--Fresh water fishing_____________________________ 1172,1240
22-Amend Act revising Laws________________________
1199
255-Protection of Game and Fish _______________ . ____ 1228,1279,1350
GEORGIA NORMAL SCHOOL204-Amend Act creating _________________ . _. _. ______ . 922,1013 ,1436
I ICE BUSINES8-
86-Regulate_______________________________________ _
1227,1414
IDIOTS, LUNATICS, ETC.-
17-Guardians for __________________________________ _
692
INSURANCE143-Securities for investment________________________ 638,733,1475
INDEX
1551
J
JUDICIAL CIRCUITS44-<Jriffin Circuit__________________________________
379,540,965
L
LAND TITLES52-To aid _________________________________________ _
LIVE STOCK203-Raising better cattle____________________________ _
1340 764,919
M
MILITARY AFFAIR89-Reorganizing____________________ - __________ - __ - _
188--Reorganize_____________________________________ _
879 988,1120
MILK-
217-Re~latesale------------------------------------
1038,1077
MOTOR VEIDCLES-
38-Information with Secretary of State_____________ 379,632,1185
112-Freight and Passenger Traffic-Buses_______ 692, 865, 1377, 1444,
1450,1464
174-Amend Law_____________________________________
737,1376
129-Amend as to tags ________________________________ 1037,1195,1389
0
OKEFENOKEE SWAMP241-United States acquire land______________________
880,958,993
p
PHARMACY162-Creating Board_________________________________ _
988,1076
PUBLIC ID<JHWAY83-Highwaymileage _______________________________ 503,573,758,765
240-- 18 miles of Route Federal40______________ ______ _ 880,958,1490
26-Highway Board comply with Acts of Congress ___ 1037, 1120,1421
2-State Highway Fund____________________________
1199
211-Reorganize Highway Dept._______________________ 1199,1239
PUBLIC LIBRARIES79-Maintenance ___________________________________ _
545,632
PUBLIC SECURmES COMMISSION141-Amend Act creating ____________________________ _
1199,1239
1552
INDEX
R
RAILROAD8-
5-Prima Facie Evidence of injury _________________ _ 327.437,1356
6--Street railways lease or sell property____________ _
378,472
8-Special Officers ________________________________ _
692,865
222-Regulate operation of trains____________________ _ 1038,1077
226--Duration of charters to purchases ______________ _ 1038,1121
REAL ESTATE171-Regulating brokers______________________________ 692,865,1438
RELIEF5Q--Stalworth_______________________________________ 828,958,1171 52-Haile Williams and Hansen________________________ 923,958,1171 57-J. Q. Wilson_____________________________________ 1082,1121,1171 58-J. Q. Wilson_____________________________________ 1082,1122,1172
s
SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL LAW814-Blue Ridge, System______________________________ 305,372,408 15-Blue Ridge, System______________________________ 305,372,408 253-Blue Ridge, make payments _____________________ 1082 ,1166,1244
283-Codify School Laws_____________________________ 1279,1417
SOLICITORS-GENERAL277-Southern Judicial Circuit ______________________ _
1200,1240
SOUTH GA. A. & M. SCHOOL232-Amend Act creating _____________________________ 922,1013,1355
STATE HOUSE OFFICIALs113--Salariesof______________________________________ _
STATE TREASURY24-All revenues turned into________________________
1038,1376 1200
T
TAX COMMISSIONER41-Wilkes County__________________________________ _ 104-Cherokee County_______________________________ _
u
306,399,444 328,399,475
UNIVERSITY OF GA. AND BRANCHES249-South Ga. Normal College, change name_________ 988,1013,1186
v
VETERINARY154-Board of Examiners_____________________________ _
1038,1164
INDEX
1553
w
WATER RESOURCE&220---Sanitary protection ____________________________ _
1247,1279
WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION47-Amend Act_____________________________________ _ 101-Amend Act ____________________________ ----------
57-AmendAct------------------------------~-------
56-AmendAct_____________________________________ _
379,472,1386 445,472 637,919 1081
PART IV.
SENATE RESOLUTIONS.
3-Joint Session, June 27th_______________________ _
26
&-Inaugural Committee___________________________ _
46
15--Adjournment, 4th July _______ -_-_-- __________ -_
65
18-Joint Session, Governor's Address _____________ _
95
13-Waterways and Flood Commission ______________ _ 306,472,975
14-Georgia's Educational System __________________ _
306,686
19-Georgia Soldiers at Gettysburg _________________ _ 307,437,1395
12-Judge of Albany Circuit _______________________ _ 329,399,444
20---Refund to J. K. BelL __________________________ _ 380. 733. 832
31-William W. Brewton_____________________________ _
477
24--Sound Teacher Retirement Law ________________ _
503,686
.:36-National Editorial Association __________________ _
504
9-Clerks of Court, World War Veterans ___________ _
545
i30-Ga. Pulaski Sesqui-Centennial Exposition ______ _ 545,733,1395
29-Brown Thrasher, Official Bird__________________ _
639
10---Money from Secretary of War_ __________________ _
693
46-Return H. B. 113________ ----- __________________ _
693
40---Dept. of Archives at Rhodes Home ______________ 765,866,1184
45--0glethorpe Monument___________________________ 791,866,1395
47-Abraham Baldwin_______________________________ 791,919,975
55-Mcintosh County, Reports of Courts ____________ 923,1014,1044
25--Meeting General Assembly_______________________ 1040,1121
uS-Confederate flag in cases________________________ 1200,1365
()6-Code Commission _______________________________ 1200,1240,1394
60---Prevalence of cancer_____________________________
1201
'71-Information on State's audit____________________
1279
69-Fayette County, Reports of Courts ______________ 1304,1346,1437
9-Money from Secretary of War____________________
1346
78-Adjcurn sine die________________________________
1510
79-Adjourn sine die________________________________
1511