EXTRAORDINARY SESSION

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8,1931

The Senate convened at 11:00 o'clock A. M., pursuant to ad- Senator Hodges moved the adoption of the amendment.journment. Upon which a roll call was demanded.

The President in the chair. Upon the adoption of the amendment offered by SenatorThe roll was called and the following Senators answered to Hodges, the roll was called and the vote was:

their names: Yeas-Senators Adams, Andrews, Bell, Bradshaw, Caro,Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews, Bell, Chowning, Council, Dell, English, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Har-

Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell, Eng- ris, Harrison, Hilburn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Johns, King,lish, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hilburn, Knabb, Lewis, Neel, Parker, Stewart, 'Watson-26.Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, -King, Knabb, Lewis, Neel, Nays-Mr. President; Senators Anderson, Butler, Clarke,Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, Watson, Parrish, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, Young-9.Young-37. Which was agreed to.

A quorum present. And the amendment was adopted.Prayer by the Chaplain.The reading of the Journal was dispensed with. By unanimous consent Senator Bell offered the followingThe Journal of Tuesday, July 7 was corrected, and as cor- amendment to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1-XX:

rected was approved. Strike out the preamble and all sentences beginning with"Whereas".

INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS Senator Bell moved the adoption of the amendment.Which was agreed to.

By Senators Butler, Clarke, Andrews, Swearingen- And the amendment was adopted.Senate Concurrent Resolution No. I-XX:WHEREAS, the relief of the burden of taxation upon real Pending the consideration of the adoption of the Resolution,

estate is the most vital need of the people of Florida; and Senator Young moved that Senate Concurrent Resolution %).pWHEREAS, the Regular Session of the 1931 Legislature ad- 1-XX be laid on the table.

journed without providing the necessary appropriation requir- Upon which a roUll call was demanded.ed to operate the State Government for the ensuing two years Upon the adoption of the motion by Senator Young, the rolland without making provision for the relief of the burden of was called and the vote was:taxation upon real estate; and Yeas-Senators Adams, Council, Futch, Harris, Harrison,

WHEREAS, for the purpose of providing relief of the bur- Howell, King, Neel, Watson, Young-10.den upon real estate and for the purpose of making appro- Nays-Mr. President; Senators Anderson, Andrews, Bell,priations for the operation of the State Government for the Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Dell, English, Gary,ensuing two years, the Governor of this State convened this Getzen, Hilburn, Hinely, Hodges, Johns, Knabb, Lewis, Par-Legislature in extraordinary session; and ker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearmgen, Taylor, Turner-25.

WHEREAS, the Legislature failed at the Extraordinary Ses- Which was not agreed to.sion to make appropriations for the operation of the State The question recurred on the adoption of the Resolution,Government for the ensuing two years, and failed to work out as amended.any plan for the relief of the burden of taxation upon real Upon which a roll call was demanded.estate; and Upon the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll

WHEREAS, this Legislature has again been called into Ex- was called and the vote was:traordinary Session for the purpose of solving this vital prob- Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Anderson, Andrews, Bell,lem and for the purpose of performing its constitutional duty Butler, Caro, Clarke, Hilburn, Hodges, Knabb, Swearingenof making appropriations for the operation of the State Gov- Taylor-12.ernment for the ensuing two years: and Nays-Senators Adams, Bradshaw, Chowning, Council, Dell,

WHEREAS, the cost to the tax payers of Florida of the Reg- English, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Harris, Harrison, Hinely, How-ular Session of the Legislature aggregated $154,853.53; and ell, Johns, King, Lewis, Neel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Turner,

WHEREAS, the cost to the tax payers of Florida of the Watson, Young-23.Extraordinary Session aggregated $47,514.70; and Which was not agreed to

WHEREAS, the problem of relieving the burden of taxationupon real estate is a legislative problem, and the duty df ap- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONSpropriating money for the operation of the State Governmentis a duty imposed by the Constitution upon the Legislature; By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, permis-and sion was given to Senator Butler to introduce and have con-

WHEREAS, the tax payers of this State are not responsible sidered the following bill:for the failure of the Legislature to perform the duty devolv-ing upon it under the Constitution, and should not therefore Senate Bill No. 31-XX:be charged with the further cost of the failure of the Legisla- A bill to be entitled An Act creating the office of superin-ture to perform its constitutional duty; now therefore tendent of the State Prison of Florida, fixing the term thereof,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, THE HOUSE OF REP- providing for the appointment and removal by the Governor

RESENTATIVES CONCURRING: of the superintendent of the State Prison, requiring a bond,That the Members of this Legislature serve at this Extra- and fixing his compensation and prescribing his powers, duties,

ordinary Session of the, Legislature without compensation. and responsibilities.Which was -read the first time in full Which was read the first time by its title only.Which was read. the first time in full. Senator. Butler moved that the rules be waived and SenateSenator Butler moved that the rules be waived and Senate Bill No. 31-XX be read a second time in full.

Concurrent Resolution No. 1-XX be read a second time in full. Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. And Senate Bill No. 31-XX was read a second time in full.And Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1-XX was read a - Senator Butler moved that the rules be further waived and

second time in full. Senate Bill No. 31-XX be read a third time in full and putupon Its passage.

By unanimous consent Senator Hodges offered the follow- Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.ing amendment to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1-XX: And Senate Bill No. 31-XX was read a third time in full.

Add the words: "This shall apply to those only who voteAye' on the adoption of the resolution or who were authors By unanimous consent Senator Neel offered the followingof the resolution." amendment to Senate Bill No. 31-XX:

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In Section 1, lines 16 and 17, (typewritten bill), strike Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearlngen, Taylor, Turner, Watson,out the words and figures: Four Thousand Five Hun- Young-27.dred ($4500.00) and insert in lieu thereof the following: Nays-Senators Futch, Harris, Hodges, Neel-4.Thirty-six Hundred ($3600.00). So the bill passed, title as stated.

Senator Neel moved the adoption of the amendment. And the same was ordered to be certified to the House ofUpon which a roll call was demanded. Representatives under the rule.Upon the adoption of the amendment by Senator Neel the .

roll was called and the vote was: Senator Swearingen moved that the rules be waived andYeas-Senators Anderson, Andrews, Bradshaw, Caro, Chown- all bills passed during the present Extraordinary Session be

ing, Council, English, Futch, Gary, Harris, Hilburn, Hinely, certified to the House of Representatives immediately.Howell, Lewis, Neel, Parker, Stewart, Turner, Watson-19. Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

Nays-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Bell, Butler, Clarke, And it was so ordered.Dell, Getzen, Harrison, Hodges, Johns, King, Knabb, Swearin- By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-gen, Taylor, Young-lb.Byatotidvoeoth mebrofheSnep-Wgenh ay sr aounge o. mission was given to Senator Futch to introduce and have

Which was agreed to. considered the following bill:And the amendment was adopted.

Upon the passage of the bill, as amended, the roll was called Ae entitdn At relating to the salaries of mem-34-XX:and the vote was: ~~~~~~~~A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the salaries of mem-

Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews, beWhfCwaun readthe first time bylitstitleonly.Bell, Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell, Whcwseadtert tid bitloyde, Senator Futch moved that the rules be waived and SenateEnglish, Futch, Gary, Harris, Harrison, Hilburn, Hodges, Bill No. 34-XX be read a second time in full.Howell, King, Lewis, Parker, Parrish, Swearingen, Turner, Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

BWatson- thrsvoeo. the ,,,. m b rs-ofth Sena, pr-, And Senate Bill No. 34-XX was read a second time in full.Nays-Senators Getzen, Johns, Stewart, Taylor, Young-5. Senator Futch moved that the rules be further waived andSo the bill passed, as amended, title as stated. Senate Bill No. 34-XX be, read a third time in full and putAnd the same was ordered to be referred to the Committee upon its passage.

on Engrossed Bills. Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per- And Senate Bill No. 34-XX was read a third time in full.

mission was given to Senator Butler to introduce and have Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the vote>z-)nsidered the following bill: was:';=*nsidered the following bill:Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews,

Senate Bill No. 32-: Bell, Butler, Caro, Clarke, Council, Dell, English, Futch, Get-A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the levy and collec- zen, Harris, Harrison, Hinely, Howell, King, Knabb, Neel, Par-

tion of inheritance and estate taxes and providing for certain ker, Parrish, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, Young-26.exemptions from said tax. ~~Nays-Senators Bradshaw, Chowning, Hilburn-3.

exemptions from Said tax. So thebilln npased title as st-ated.Which was read the first time by its title only.ASo h passed, titeras ted.Senatorm Butler oved that theurules be waived and Senate And the same was ordered to be certified to the House of

BiSeNaor B tler mvead tato thme re bu and Senate Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-And Senate Bill No. 32-XX was read a second time in full. mission was given to Senator Getzen to introduce and haveSenator Butler moved that the rules be waived and Senate considered the following bill:

Bill No. 32-XX be read a third time in full and put upon itspassage. Senate Bill No. 35-XX:

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. A bill to be entitled An Act creating the Pasco County De-And Senate Bill No. 32-XX was read a third time in full. velopment Commission; designating the officials of said com-Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the mission: prescribing their tenure of office: prescribing their

vote was: powers and duties; providing for the manner or method ofYeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews, handling the affairs of said commission; authorizing the in-

Bell, Bradshaw, Butler, Chowning, Council, Dell, English, currence of indebtedness under certain conditions, and the ex-Futch, Hilburn, Hinely, Howell, King, Knabb, Lewis, Neel, penditure of moneys; declaring their property to be tax-ex-Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, Watson, empt and providing for the cancellation of outstanding taxes;Young-27. declaring the creation of said commission to be for county

Nays-None. - purposes.So the bill passed, title as stated. Which was read the first time by its title only.And the same was ordered to be certified to the House of Senator Getzen moved that the rules be waived and Senate

Representatives under the rule. Bill No. 35-XX be read a second time by its title only.Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per- And Senate Bill No. 35-XX was read a second time by itsmission was given to Senator Butler to introduce and have title only.considered the following bill: Senator Getzen moved that the rules be further waived and

Senate Bill No. 35-XX be read a third time in full and putSenate Bill No. 33-XX: upon its passage.A bill to be entitled An Act to amend "An Act to provide Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

for the levy of inheritance and estate taxes in the State of And Senate Bill No. 35-XX was read a third time in full.Florida, prescribing the rates of such taxes, and the method Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and theof computing and collecting same, providing for the enforce- vote was:ment thereof and for the disposition of revenue therefrom, and Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews,imposing penalties for the violation of this Act." Bell, Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell,

Which was read the first time by its title only. English, Futeh, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hil-Senator Butler moved that the rules be waived and Senate burn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis,

Bill No. 33-XX be read a second time in full. Neel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner,Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. Watson, Young-37.And Senate Bill No. 33-XX was read a second time in full. Nays-None.Senator Butler moved that the rules be further waived and So the bill passed, title as stated.

Senate Bill No. 33-XX be read a third time in full and put And the same was ordered to be certified to the House ofupon its passage. Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived.

AniSnteBlNo. 33-fl was ared vthr t n ful. By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, permis-An Set Bi No.t 33-XX wuas reead a third timneein l full. sion was given to Senator Parrish to introduce and have con-Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the sidered the following bill:

vote was:Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews, Senate Bill No. 36-XX:

Bell, Bradshaw, Butler, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell, Eng- A bill to be entitled An Act to provide for the carrying onlish, Gary, Harrison, Hilburn, Hinely, Howell, Knabb, Lewis, of research work and investigation at the main agricultural

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experiment station at the University of Florida at Gainesville, Which was read the first time by its title only.Florida, for the purpose of determining the Iodine contents, Senator Futch moved that the rules be waived and SenateCalcium contents and other mineral contents of Florida fruits Bill No. 39-XX be read a second time by its title only.and vegetables and of recording and compiling such determin- Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.ations; and to make appropriations for salaries, equipment, And Senate Bill No. 39-XX was read a second time by itsmaterial and all other expenses in connection with carrying title only.on said research work and investigation for two years from Senator Futch moved that the rules be further waived andJune 30, 1931. Senate Bill No. 39-XX be read a third time in full and put

Which was read the first time by its title only. upon its passage.Senator Parrish moved that the rules be waived and Senate Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

Bill No. 36-XX be placed on the Calendar of Bills on second And Senate Bill No. 39-XX was read a third time in full.reading without reference. Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. vote was:And it was so ordered. Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews,

Bell. Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell,By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per- English, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hil-

mission was given to Senator Parrish to introduce and have burn, Hinely, Hodges. Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis,considered the following bill: Neel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner,

Senate Bill No. 37-XX: Watson, Young-37.A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the maturity of citrus Nays-None.

fruits; to provide for the carrying on of research work and in- So the bill passed, title as stated.vestigation through the main agricultural experiment station And the same was ordered to be certified to the House ofat the University of Florida at Gainesville, Florida, both at Representatives immediately, the. rule having been waived.said station and throughout the citrus belt of the State of By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-Florida, for the purpose of determining accurate tests and mission was given to Senator Chowning to introduce and havestandards of maturity for citrus fruits produced commercially considered the following bill:in the State of Florida, and for the further purpose of discov-ering artificial means of hastening and retarding the maturity Senate Bill No. 40-XX:of such citrus fruits without injuriously affecting the natural A bill to be entitled An Act authorizing the diversion andqualities thereof; to provide for recording and compiling the use of tax moneys collected in Volusia County, State of Flor-results of such research work and investigation; and to make ida, for the year 1929 upon a levy or assessment made to payappropriations for salaries, equipment, material and all other principal and interest upon bonds to be issued under Chapterexpenses in connection with carrying on said research work 13497, Acts of 1927, Laws of the State of Florida, creating theand investigation for two years from June 30, 1931. New Smyrna-Coronado Beach Special Road and Bridge Dis-

Which was read the first time by its title only. trict in Volusia County, Florida, for the purpose of payingSenator Parrish moved that the rules be waived and Senate principal and/or interest coupons upon any bonds and/or time

Bill No. 37-XX be placed on the Calendar of Bills on second warrants issued and now outstanding under and by virtue ofreading without reference. Chapter 9657, Acts of 1923, Laws of the State of Florida,-

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. and/or Chapter 11280, Acts of 1925, Laws of the State ofAnd it was so ordered. Florida, and/or Chapter 11787, Acts of 1925, Laws of the State

of Florida, and/or Chapter 13513, Acts of 1927, Laws of theBy Senator Parrish- State of Florida; providing the method and manner of payingSenate Bill No. 38-XX, which the Chair ruled came within such tax moneys, and authorizing the treasurer of the State

the purview of the Governor's call: of Florida as county treasurer ex-officio, the Comptroller asA bill to be entitled An Act to amend Sections 13, 19 and Secretary of the Board of Administration of the State of Flor-

30 of Chapter 14572 Laws of Florida, Acts of 1929 being en- ida, and the Board of Administration of the State of Floridattiled "An Act relating to and concerning taxation; amending and its officers to do and perform all necessary acts for theSection 1 of Chapter 10040, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1925, purpose of paying said moneys as authorized; and providingbeing Section 894 of the Compiled General Laws of Florida for the repeal of all laws in conflict herewith.and relating to and concerning taxation, amending Sections Which was read the first time by its title only.741, 756, 757, 759, 761, 762, 786, 770, 775 and 779 of the Revised Thfolwnprfofubiaon astacetoSaeGeneral Statutes of Florida, being, respectively, Sections 950, The following proof of publication was attached to Senate969, 970, 972, 974, 975, 981, 985, 992 and 1003. of the Compiled Bill No. 40-XX when it was introduced in the Senate:General Laws of Florida; and all of which relate to and con- AFFIDAVIT OF PROOF OF PUBLICATIONcern taxation; amending Section 2 of Chapter 7806 Laws ofFlorida, Acts of 1919, being Section 994 of the Compiled Gen- STATE OF FLORIDA,eral Laws of Florida, relating to and concerning taxation; COUNTY OF LEON.providing for the foreclosure in equity of Tax Sale Certificates . Before the undersigned authority personally appeared W. C.and deeds and for the procedure in such cases; providing who Chowning, who on oath does solemnly swear that he hasshall bring such suits upon behalf of the State; providing for knowledge of the matters stated herein; that a notice statingthe creation for each county of a delinquent tax adjustment the substance of a contemplated law or proposed bill relatingboard; prescribing the powers and duties of such board and to authorizing the diversion and use of tax moneys collectedfor appeals from orders entered by such boards; providing for in Volusia County, State of Florida, for the year 1929 upon athe creation of a delinquent tax adjustment board of appeals levy or assessment made to pay principal and interest uponand prescribing the powers and duties of such board; providing bonds to be issued under Chapter 13497, Acts of 1927, Lawsfor the compromise and adjustment of tax sale certificates of the State of Florida, creating the New Smyrna-Coronadoheld by the State upon certain conditions." Relating to tore- Beach Special Road and Bridge District in Volusia County,closure of tax sale certificate or deed, suits brought in name of Florida, for the purpose of paying principal and/or interestState, and bringing of actions by State to foreclose tax cer- coupons upon any bonds and/or time warrants Issued and nowtificates. outstanding under and by virtue of Chapter 9657, Acts of 1923,

Which was read the first time by its title only and referred Laws of the State of Florida, and/or Chapter 11280, Acts ofto the Committee on Finance and Taxation 1925, Laws of the State of Florida, and/or Chapter 11787, Acts

of 1925, Laws of the State of Florida, and/or Chapter 13513, ActsBy a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per- of 1927, Laws of the State of Florida, and providing the meth-

mission was given to Senator Futch to introduce and have od and manner of paying such tax moneys, has been publishedconsidered the following bill: at least thirty days prior to this date, by being printed in the

Senate,~ Bill~ No. 39-fl: issue of May 2, 1931, May 9, 1931, May 16, 1931, May 23, 1931,Senate Bill No. 39-XX: May 30, 1931, of the New Smyrna Daily News, a newspaperA bill to be entitled An Act to legalize, ratify, validate and published in Volusia County, Florida, where the matter or

confirm Acts and proceedings of Bond Trustees and Boards thing to be affected by the contemplated law is situated; thatof County Commissioners, done, had or taken under the pro- a copy of the notice that has been published as aforesaid andvisions of Chapter 13805, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1929, in also this affidavit of proof of publication are attached to thetransferring and paying over to trustees of special tax school proposed bill or contemplated law, and such copy of the notice,districts, moneys received from the sale of bonds of special so attached is by reference made a part of this affidavit, androad and bridge districts. that said newspaper was being published when Senate Bill

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No. 58 of the 1931 Florida Legislature became a law, and for Across the Indian River North from Hilisborough Street inmore than two years prior thereto. New Smyrna, Florida, to the West Bank of Callisia Creek; to..

W. C. CHOWNING. Provide the Manner of Execution and Sale of Said Time War-Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of July, rants and to Provide for the Payment Thereof, and the raising

A. D. 1931. of Funds for such Payment," and or Chapter 13513, Acts of

(SEAL) HILDA WILLIAMS, 1927, Laws of the State of Florida, such Act being entitled "AnNotary.Public, State of Florida. Act to Authorize and Empower the Board of County Commis-

my commission expires May 1, 1934. sioners of Volusia' County, Florida, to Issue and Sell NegotiableInterest Bearing Bonds of said County in an amount not

NOTICE or' INTENTION TO APPLY TO THE LEGISLA- to Exceed in the Aggregate Thirty-Seven Thousand ($37,000,-TUBE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR THE PASSAGE 00') Dollars, in such Denominations as said Board of CountyOF A LOCAL OR SPECIAL LAW. Commissioners may deem Proper: to Mature at a Time not

Longer than Twenty Years from the date of Issuance and-toNotice is hereby given by the undersigned of their intention Bear Interest not to Exceed Six per cent per annum, pay-

to apply to the' 1931 Session of the: Legislature of the State able Semi-Annually, for the purpose of Rlising Funds withof Florida for the passage of a local or special law, the sub- which to hard surface the. Fill across the Marsh Leading tostance of the'contemplated local or special law being as fol- that Certain County Bridge Commonly Known as "Connorlows; to-wit: Bridge"; to Provide the Manner of Execution and Saleof said

That all moneys collected, as well as all moneys hereaftert Bonds and to Provide for the Payment thereof, and the Rais'-collected for taxes for the year 1929 upon a levy or assessment ing of Funds for such Payment." To Authorize and Direct themade under and by virtue of Chapter 13497, Acts of 1927, Laws Board of Administration of the State of Florida and its mem-of Florida, such Act being entitled"'An Act ' to Create andEs- bersmor officers to pay said moneys collected for taxes as afore-

tablish a Special Taxing District in Volusia' County', Florida, said'for the purpose of' pay incipal and or interestto be known as "New Smyrna-Coronado Beach Special Road coupons upon any of the said bonds and or time warrants, andand Bridge District in, Volusia County, Florida,", Authorizing authorizing and directing. the Comptroller of the State ofthe Board of County Commissioners of Volusia County, Flor- Florida; as Secretary of the said Board of Adiministration toida, to Construct, Repair, Build and' Maintain Certain Roads draw the necessary warrants for the purpose of using saidand Bridges in said District: Providing for the Issuance of moneys as aforesaid, and authorizing and directing the Treas-Bonds on Behalf of said District, and for the Levy and Col- urer of' the State of Florida, as County Treasurer Ex-Officiclection of Taxes for the Payment of Principal and Interest on 'and as Treasurer of the said Board of Administration to honorsaid Bonds; to Provide for the Levy and Collection of Addi- such warrant or warrants, and to pay said moneys collectedtional Taxes for the Repair and Maintenance of said Roads for taxes as aforesaid for the said uses and purposes, andand Bridges; Authorizing the Board of County Commissioners :-providi.g that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with suchto pay off and Liquidate all Outstanding Indebtedness against proposed act shall be repealed.those Certain Bridges located in said District commonly knownas "Connor Bridge" and "Lytle Avenue Bridge"; Providingthat said "Connor Bridge" and "Lytle Avenue Bridge" shall STATE OF FLORIDA,be and become free of all Tolls and Charges of any Nature COUNTY OF VOLUSIA.Whatsoever;. Providing that said District shall be entitled to Geo. 0. Guntharp, being duly sworn, says that he is Fore-Receive for the Repair and Maintenance of the Roads and man of the New Smyrna Daily News, a newspaper publishedBridges in said District, its' due Proportion of the General in the City of New Smyrna, County of Volusia, State of Flor-County Road Tax; Providing Generally for the Powers and ida; that the attached notice was published in said newspaperDuties to be Exercised and Performed by the Board of County once each week for five consecutive weeks, the dates of theCommissioners for and on Behalf of said District and Pro- ' publication being: May 2, 1931, May 9, 1931, May 16, 1931, Mayviding for a Referendum", shall be diverted and' used for the 23, 1931, May 30, 1931.purpose of paying the principal and or interest coupons upon GEO. O. GUNTHARP.any of the bonds and or time warrants issued and now out- Subscribed and sworn to before me this May 30, 1931.standing under and by virtue of Chapter 9657, Acts of 1923, HARRY L. ROOD,Laws of the State of Florida, such Act being entitled "AN (SEAL) : Notary Public, State of Florida.ACT Relating to and Authorizing Volusia County, Florida, to My Commission expires Dec. 13; 1933.Construct a Bridge across Hillsborough or Indian River North Senator ChoWning moved that the rules be waived and Sen-at New Smyrna, Florida; or purchase the present bridge across ate Bill No.; 40-XX be read a second time by its title only.said river, and repair, rebuild, or reconstruct the same; re- Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.-lating to and authorizing the Board of County Commissioners And Senate Bill No. 40-XX was read a second time by itsof said County to Issue Time Warrants or Bonds for such title only.purpose and providing for the payment thereof; and relating Senator Chowning moved that the rules be further waivedto and authorizing the County Commissioners of said County and Senate Bill No. 40-XX be read a third time in full andto fix and collect tolls and charges on said Bridge," and or put upon its passage.Chapter 11280, Acts of 1925, Laws of the State of Florida, Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.such Act being entitled "AN ACT authorizing and empowering And Senate Bill No. 40-fl was read a third time in full.Volusia County, Florida; to Purchase the Coronado Bridge Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and theacross the Indian River North, Formerly the Hillsborough vote was:River, in Volusia County, Florida; Authorizing and Empower- Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews,ing the Board of County Commissioners of Volusia County; Bell, Bradshaw, Butler, Caro; Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell,Florida, to Issue and Sell Negotiable Interest Bearing Time English, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hil-Warrants of said County for such Purpose, and also to Repair, burn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis,Improve, Rebuild and Maintain said Bridge, and Construct Neel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner,and Hard Surface an Earthen Embankment from Canal Street Watson, Young-37:in New Smyrna to the West Approach of said Bridge, includ- Nays--None.ing Construction of Timber Trestle Bridges where Deemed So the bill passed, title as'stated.Necessary; and Authorizing and Empowering the said Board And the same wag ordered to be certified to the House 6tof County Commissioners of said County to Fix and Collect Representatives immedtely, 'the rule having been waived;Tolls and Charges Thereon," and or Chapter 11787, Acts of By a two-thirds vote of' the members of the Senate, permis-1925, Laws of the State of Florida, such Act being entitled sion was given to senator yQPig to introduce and have con-"AN ACT to Authorize and Empower the Board of County sidered the following bill.:Commissioners of Volusia County, Florida, to Issue and SellNegotiable Interest Bearing Time Warrants of said County Senate Bill No. 41-XX:in an Amount not to Exceed in the Aggregate Twenty-five A bill to be entitled An Act requiring the Boards of CountyThousand ($25,000.00) Dollars, in such Denomination as said Commissioners of the several Counties of the State of Florida.Board of County Commissioners May Deem Proper, to Mature and the Board of Commissioners of State Institutions of theat a Time not Longer than Twenty Years from the Date of State of Florida to provide, install, maintain and/or rent inIssuance and to Bear Interest not to Exceed Eight Per Cent the several counties, fireproof vaults and/or compartments forper Annum, Payable Semi-Annually, for the Purpose of Rais- the keeping, filing and storage of the public records pertaininging Funds with which to Construct and Hard-surface the Fill to the various and sundry offices of- the county officials ofand Embankment Leading up to the Lytle Avenue Bridge each county of said state and of the several departments of

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State government; and prescribing a penalty for the violation Senate Chamber,of this Act. Tallahassee, Fla., July 8, 1931.

Which was read the first time by its title only. Hon. Pat Whitaker,Senator Young moved that the rules be waived and Senate President of the Senate.

Bill No. 41-XX be placed on the Calendar of Bills on second Sir:reading without reference. Your Committee on Engrossed Bills, to whom was referred

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. (with amendments), after third reading.And it was so ordered. Senate Bill No. 7-XX:

By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per- A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the compensation ofmission was given to Senator Young to introduce and have the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sheriff, Tax Collector, Tax As-considered the following bill: sessor, County Judge, and Clerk of the Civil Court and Crimi-

nal Court of Record, in all counties of the State of FloridaSenate Bill No. 42-XX: having a population of more than fifty-three thousandA bill to be entitled An Act authorizing governing boards (53,000) according to the last Federal Census, and prescribing

of the respective drainage districts to clean out and remove the tlme when this Act shall become a law.water hyacinths, weeds, grasses and other vegetation from Have carefully examined same, and find same correctly en-canals, ditches and other waterways by the use of poisonous grossed, and return same herewith.substances, and providing that said drainage districts shall Very respectfully,compensate the owners of animals killed or injured by such J. W. WATSON,use of poisonous substances. Chairman of Committee.

Which was read the first time by its title only. And Senate Bill No. 7-XX, contained in the above report,Senator Young moved that the rules be waived and Senate was ordered to be certified to the House of Representatives.

Bill No. 42-XX be placed on the Calendar of Bills on second REPORT OF COMMITn'rTEEreading without reference.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. Senator Swearingen, Chairman of the Committee on Asso-And it was so ordered. ciated Industries, submitted the following report:

Senator Anderson moved that the rules be waived and when Senate Chamber,the Senate do adjourn it adjourn until 11:00 o'clock A. M., Tallahassee, Fla., July 8, 1931.Thursday, July 9, 1931. Hon. Pat Whitaker,

Which was not agreed to. President of the Senate.Sir:

The hour of recess having arrived a point of order was Your Committee on Associated Industries, to whom was re-called and the Senate stood recessed at 1:00 o'clock P. M., ferred:until 3:00 o'clock P. M., this day.

Senate Bill No. 13-XX:~~~~~~~~~A Evr oArt^-r ~ cTA bill to be entitled An Act to provide that in the mainte- -

AFTERNOON SESSION nance or construction of any public works or property withinthe State of Florida and in the awarding of contracts for such

The Senate convened at 3:00 o'clock P. M., pursuant to recess maintenance or construction and in the purchase of equipment,order. supplies, provisions, or materials of any kind by any official

The President in the chair. or any agent or representative of any public office, board,The roll was called and the following Senators answered to commission, institution or of any department of the State or

their names: any of its subdivisions, preference not exceeding five per centMr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews, Bell, (5%) may be given to citizens of the State of Florida and to

Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell, Eng- equipment, supplies, provisions or materials which are pro-lish, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hilburn, duced, grown and/or manufactured in the State of FloridaHinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis, Neel, and that in the purchase of such items as are required by anyParker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, Watson, such public office or department that are not produced in theYoung-37. State of Florida preference may be given persons, firms or

A quorum present. corporations having an established and responsible place ofbusiness and offering such materials for sale at a reasonable

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE ON ENGROSSED BILLS price within the State of Florida; and providing for repeal ofSenator Watson, Chairman of the Committe onEgosd all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith,te th f irng rort Committee on Engrossed Have had the same under consideration, and recommend

BUils, submitted the foulowmng report:y gg~ gthat the same do not pass.Senate Chamber Very respectfully,

Tallahassee, Fla., July 8, 1931.JOHN J. SWEARINGEN,Hon. Pat Whitaker, Chairman of Committee.

President of the Senate. And Senate Bill No. 13-XX, contained in the above report,Sir: was placed on the table under the rule.

(th amendments aftenr thirsdredBis to whom was referred By permission the following bills were introduced-

Senate Bill No. 31-XX: By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-A bil to be entitled An Act creating the office of , n mission was given to Senators Hodges and Young to introduceAP bitobe entitled An Act creatng, the office of superm- and have considered the following bill:

tendent of the State Prison of Florida, fixing the term thereof,providing for the appointment and removal by the Governor of Senate Bill No. 43-XX:the superintendent of the State Prison, requiring a bond, and A bill to be entitled An Act to create in the several countiesfixing his compensation and prescribing his powers, duties and of the State of Florida a Commission to be known as theresponsibilities. County Budget Commission, and to prescribe the qualifica-

Have carefully examined same, and find same correctly en- tions powers and duties of said Budget Commissions severally,grossed, and return same herewith. and to prescribe and regulate the functions thereof.

Very respectfully, Which was read the first time by its title only.J. W. WATSON, Senator Young moved that the rules be waived and Senate

Chairman of Committee. Bill No. 43-XX be placed on the Calendar of Bills on secondAnd Senate Bill No. 31-XX, contained in the above report reading without reference.

was ordered to be certified to the House of Representatives. Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And it was so ordered.

~~~~~~~~~Also- ~~ ,,,, /By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-Senator Watson, Chairman of the Committee on Engrossed mission was given to Senator Parrish to introduce and have

Bills, submitted the following report: considered the following bill:

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Senate Bill No. 44-XX: mission in counties having a population of not more thanA bill to be entitled An Act to amend Section 3 of Committee eleven thousand and not less than ten thousand, by the last

Substitute for House Bill No. 125 passed at the Regular Ses- preceding State or Federal census; to prescribe the powers,sion of the 1931 Legislature and having been signed by the duties and functions of such County Budget Commission andGovernor on the 10th day of June, 1931, the same being An the qualifications, terms of office and method of appointmentAct to provide for the licensing of aircraft and pilots; to pro- or election of members thereof; and to authorize such Countyvide penalties for violation of this Act, and to repeal Chapter Budget Commission to make and control the budgets of re-11339, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1925, Extraordinary Session, ceipts and expenditures of the Board of County Commissioners,entitled, "An Act to encourage the navigation of commercial Board of Public Instruction, County Welfare Board, Parentalaircraft in Florida; fixing the license and inspection taxes; Home Board and all other boards, commissions and officialsto define their rights and privileges and regulate the naviga- of such counties or of taxing districts (except school districts)tion, inspection and licensing thereof and for other purposes situate therein authorized to raise and expend moneys forincident to such navigation." county or district purposes.

Which was read the first time by its title only. Which was read the first time by its title only.Senator Getzen moved that the rules be waived and Senate

By unanimous consent Senator Parrish withdrew Senate Bill No. 47-XX be read a second time in full.Bill No. 44-XX. Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per- And Senate Bill No. 47-XX was read a second time in fulland placed on the Calendar of Bills on third reading.mission was given to Senator Clarke to introduce and have and placed on the Calendar of Bills on thrd readingconsidered the following bill: By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-

Senate Bill No45-X. 45-: mission was given to Senator Caro to introduce and haveA bill to be entitled An Act to amend Section 1984, Compiled considered the following bill:

General Laws of Florida, 1927,.being Section 1308, Revised Senate Bill No. 48-XX:General Statutes of Florida, 1920, relating to the number of A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the rate of wagescopies of statutes and disposition thereof. for laborers and mechanics employed on public buildings of

Which was read the first time by its title only. the State of Florida by contractors and sub-contractors, andSenator Clarke moved that the rules be waived and Senate for other purposes.

Bill No. 45-XX be read a second time in full. Which was read the first time by its title only and referredWhich was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. - the Committee on Judiciary.And Senate Bill No. 45-XX was read a second time in full.Senator Clarke moved that the rules be further waived and By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-

Senate Bill No. 45-XX be read 'a third time in full and put mission was given to Senator Getzen to introduce and haveupon its passage. considered the following bill:

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 45-XX was read a third time in full Senate Bill No. 49-XX:

. Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the A bill to be entitled An Act creating the Sumter Countyvote was: Development Commission; designating the officials of said

Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Anderson, Andrews, Bell, commission; prescribing their tenure of office; prescribingBradshaw, Butler, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell, Futch, their powers and duties; providing for the manner or method.Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harrison, HUburn, Hinely, Hodges, How- of handling the affairs of said commission; authorizing the in-ell, Knabb, Neel, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Young currence of indebtedness under certain conditions, and the ex--26. penditure of moneys; declaring the property to be tax exempt

Nays-Senators English, Parker-2. and providing for the cancellation of outstanding taxes; de-So the bu passed, title as stated. claring their creation of said commission to be for countyAnd the same was ordered to be certified to the House of purposes.

Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived. Which was read the first time by its title only.Senator Getzen moved that the rules be waived and Senate

By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per- Bill No. 49-XX be read a second time by its title only.mission was given to Senator Clarke to introduce and have Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.considered the following bill: And Senate Bill No. 49-XX was read a second time by its

title only.Senate Bill No. 46-XX: Senator Getzen moved that the rules be further waived andA bill to be entitled An Act to amend Section 421, Compiled Senate Bill No. 49-XX be read a third time in full and put

General Laws of Florida, 1927, being Section 364, Revised Gen- upon its passage.eral Statutes of Florida, 1920, as amended by Section 15, Chap- Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.ter 13761, Laws of Florida, Session 1929, relating to sworn And Senate Bill No. 49-XX was read a third time in full.statements of campaign expenses. Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the

Which was read the first time by its title only. vote was:Senator Clarke moved that the rules be waived and Senate Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews,

Bill No. 46-XX be read a second time in full. Bell, Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell,Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. English, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hil-And Senate Bill No. 46-XX was read a second time in full. burn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis,Senator Clarke moved that the rules be further waived and Neel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner,

Senate Bill No. 46-XX be read a third time in full and put Watson, Young-37.upon its passage. Nays-None.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. So the bill passed, title as stated.And Senate Bill No. 46-XX was read a third time in full. And the same was ordered to be certified to the House ofUpon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived.

vote was:Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Andrews, Bell, Brad- By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-

shaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell, English, mission was given to Senator Dell to introduce and have con-Putch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harrison, Hinely, Hodges, How- sidered the following billell, Knabb, Neel, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, Wat- Senate Bill No. 50-XX:son, Young-28. A bill to be entitled An Act providing that any and all mon-

Nays-None. eys which are the proceeds of bond issues or of time warrants,So the bill passed, title as stated. and which constitute a surplus in the hands of bond trus-And the same was ordered to be certified to the House of tees or other officials charged with handling such funds, after

Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived. the purposes for which the bonds or time warrants were issuedBy a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per- have been completely carried out, shall be held by said bond

mission was given to Senator Getzen to introduce and have trustees and officials as a sinking fund for the payment andconsidered the following bill: retirement of the interest coupons and bonds and time war-

rants out of which said moneys were raised; and providingSenate Bill No. 47-XX: that said funds shall then be administered in accordance withA bill to be entitled An Act to create a County Budget Com- Chapter 14486, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1929.

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Which was read the first time by its title only. Senator Neel moved that the rules be waived and Senate

Senator Dell moved that the rules be waived and Senate Bill No. 54-XX be made a Special and Continuing Order for

Bill No. 50-XX be read a second time in full. 11:00 o'clock A. M., Thursday, July 9, 1931.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

And Senate Bill No. 50-XX was read a second time in full. And it was so ordered.Senator Dell moved that the rules be further waived and Neel moved that 200 copies of Senate Bill No 54-XX

Senate Bill No. 50-XX be read a third time in full and put Senator Neel moved that 200 copies of Senate Bill No. 54-XX-upon its passage. be printed for distribution.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. Which was agreed to.And Senate Bill No. 50-XX was read a third time in full. And it was so ordered.Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, permis-

vote was:vote was-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Bell, Brad sion was given to Senator Futch to introduce and have con-Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Bell, Bradh- sidered the following bill:

shaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Council, Dell, English, Futch,Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Hilburn, Hinely, Hodges, Neel, Par- Senate Bill No. 55-XX:rish Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, Watson, Young-26. A bill to be entitled An Act to amend Section 5297 Revised

Nays-None. General Statutes of 1920, being Section 7418 Compiled GeneralSo the bill passed, title as stated. Laws of Florida 1927, relating to the destruction and injuryAnd the same was ordered to be certified to the House of of telegraph or telephone lines.

Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived. Which was read the first time by its title only.Senator Futch moved that the rules be waived and Senate

By Senators Whitaker, Getzen and Andrews- Bill No. 55-XX be read a second time in full.Senate Bill No. 51-XX, which the Chair ruled came within Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

the purview of the Governor's call: And Senate Bill No. 55-XX was read a second time in full.A bill to be entitled An Act to abolish the office of State Senator Futch moved that the rules be further waived and

Game and Fresh Water Fish Commissioner, and to abolish Senate Bill No. 55-XX be read a third time in full and putthe State Board of Forestry; and providing that all powers upon its passr e.and duties now exercised and performed by the State Game Which was Agreed to by a two-thirds vote.and Fresh Water Fish Commissioner and by the State Forester And Senate Bill No. 55-XX was read a third time in full.be vested in, exercised, and performed by the State Shell Fish Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the-Commissioner, and providing that twenty-five per cent of all vote was:moneys collected by the Shell Fish Commissioner be deposited Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews,to the General Revenue Fund for the reduction of the State Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell, Eng-ad valorem tax. lish, Futch, Gary, Gomez, Hilburn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell,

Which was read the first time by its title only. King, Knabb, Neel, Parker, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Tur-Senator Getzen moved that the rules.be waived and Senate ner, Watson, Young-29.

Bill No. 51-XX be placed on the Calendar of Bills on second Nays-Senators Bell, Parrish-2.reading without reference. So the bill passed, title as stated.

Which was not agreed to. And the same was ordered to be certified to the House ofAnd Senate Bill No. 51-XX was ordered to be referred to Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived.

-the Committee on Finance and Taxation.By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-

By Senators Whitaker and Andrews- mission was given to Senators English and Getzen to introduceSenate Bill No. 52-XX, which the Chair ruled cam'e within and have considered the following bill:

the purview of the Governor's call:A bill to be entitled An Act to abolish the office of State Senate Bill No. 56-XX:

Hotel Commission and providing that all duties and powers -A bill to be entitled An Act to reduce the salaries and ex-

of State Hotel Commissioner shall hereafter be vested in and penses of the State government officers and employees of theexercised by the State Board of Health, and requiring the State of Florida in every department and institution.State Board of Health to deposit to the credit of the General Which was read the first time by its title only.Revenue Fund of the State of Florida twenty-five per cent Senator Getzen moved that the rules be waived and Senate

,of all moneys received by him as State Board of Health of the Bill No. 56-XX be placed on the Calendar of Bills on secondState of Florida. reading without reference.

Which was read the first time by its title only. Which was not agreed to.Senator Getzen moved that the rules be waived and Senate And Senate Bill No. 56-XX was ordered to be referred to the

Bill No. 52-XX be placed on the Calendar of Bills on second Committee on Finance and Taxation.-reading without reference. By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate per-

Which was not agreed to. mision was given to Senator Gomez to introduce and have con-And Senate Bill No. 52-XX was ordered to be referred to sidered the following bill

the Committee on Finance and Taxation.siere the lowg Senate Bill No. 57-XX:

By Senators Harrison, Hodges, King, Stewart and Futch- A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the compensation ofSenate Bill No. 53-XX, which the Chair ruled came within the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sheriff, Tax Collector, Tax As-

the purview of the Governor's call: sessor, County Judge, Justices of the Peace and SuperintendentA bill to be entitled An Act in relation to taxation and to of Public Instruction in all counties of the State of Florida

the assessment of property for taxation; to provide for the with a total assessed valuation of all property for 1930, of notequalization of taxes; creating a State Tax Commission, and less than $4,867,500.00 and not more than $4,867,550.00 andprescribing its jurisdiction, powers and duties and how they having a population of not less than 13,600 and not more thanshould be exercised; fixing the compensation of its members; 13,650 according to the last Federal Census of 1930; and pre-relating and prescribing the duties of other officials of the scribing the time when this Act shall become a law.several counties and of the State in relation to the State Tax Which was read the first time by its title only.Commission; fixing the compensation of the State Tax Comn- Senator Gomez moved that the rules be waived and Senatemission, and making an appropriation for its compensation Bill No. 57-XX be read a second time in full.and expenses; and repealing Chapter 8584, Acts of 1921, re- Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.lating to the equalization of taxes. And Senate Bill No. 57-XX was read a second time in full.

Which was read the first time by its title only and referred Senator Gomez moved that the rules be further.waived andto Committee on Finance and Taxation. Senate Bill No. 57-XX be read a third time in full and put

By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per- upon its passage.mission was given to Senator Neel to introduce and have con- Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.sidered the following bill: And Senate Bill No. 57-XX was read a third time in full.

Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and theSenate Bill No. 54-XX: vote was:A bill to be entitled An Act to fix the annual salaries of Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews,

certain State officers and employees. Bell, Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell,Which was read the first time by its title only. English, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hil-

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burn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis, Senate Bill No. 60-XX:Neel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, A bill to be entitled An Act to provide that all moneys col-Watson, Young-37. lected by officers, agents, boards and/or commissions of the

Nays-None State of Florida shall be paid into the General Fund of theSo the bill passed, title as stated. State, and limiting the authority of officers, agents, boardsAnd the same was ordered to be certified to the House of and commissions in the expenditure of moneys.

Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived. Which was read the first time by its title only and referredto the Committee on Miscellaneous Legislation.

By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate permis-sion was given to Senator Gomez to introduce and have con- By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate permis-siondered the following billGomez to introduce sion was given to Senator Gomez to introduce and have con-~~~~sidered the following bill:sidered the following bill:

Senate Bill No. 58-XX: Senate Bill No. 61-XX:A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the compensation of A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the duties, fees, com-

the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sheriff, Tax Collector, Tax missions, salaries and compensations, or either, of the clerksAssessor, County Judge, Justices of the Peace and Superinten- of the circuit courts, sheriffs, county judges, justices of thedent of Public Instruction in all counties of the State of Flor- peace, county tax collectors, county assessors of taxes andida with a total assessed valuation of all property for 1930, of clerks of the civil and criminal courts of record, superintend-not less than $3,720,400.00 and not more than $3,720,430.00 ents of public instruction and members of the school boardsand having a population of not less than 2,875 and not more in all counties of the State of Florida with reference to pop-than 2,900 according to the last Federal Census of 1930; and ulation according to the Federal census of 1930, to classifyprescribing the time when this Act shall become a law. counties for the purposes of this Act by population, to fix

Which was read the first time by its title only. and determine the maximum compensation to be paid to anySenator Gomez moved that the rules be waived and Senate such officer or county official mentioned in this Act; to pro-

Bill No. 58-XX be read a second time in full. vide for fixing the number and compensation of all deputies,Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. clerks, employees and assistants of such officers; to provideAnd Senate Bill No. 58-XX was read a second time in full for the duties of each such officer and of the State Comptrol-Senator Gomez moved that the rules be further waived and ler for the purpose of this Act with reference to all of the

Senate Bill No. 58-XX be read a third time in full and put above; to provide for the distribution of all fees, commissionsupon its passage. and salaries, or either, collected by such officers, and other

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. matters in relation thereto.And Senate Bill No. 58-XX was read a third time in full. Which was read the first time by its title only and referredUpon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the to the Committee on Miscellaneous Legislation.

vote was:Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews, By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate per-

Bell, Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell, mission was given to Senator Gomez to introduce and haveEnglish, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hil- considered the following bill:burn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis,Neel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, Senate Bill No. 62-XX:Watson, Young-37. A bill to be entitled An Act relating to the compensation of

Nays-None. the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sheriff, Tax Collector, TaxSo the bill passed, title as stated. Assessor, County Judge, Justices of the Peace and Superintend-And the same was ordered to be certified to the House of ent of Public Instruction in all counties of the State of Florida

Representatives immediately, the rule having bean waived. with a total assessed valuation of all property for 1930, of notless than $8,002,500.00 and not more than $8,002,553.00 and

By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate permis- having a population of not less than 14,950 and not more thansion was given to Senator Gomez to introduce and have con- 15,000 according to the last Federal census of 1930; and pre-sidered the following bill: scribing the timr when this Act shall become a law.

Which was read the first time by its title only.Senate Bill No. 59-XX: Senator Gomez moved that the rules be waived and SenateA bill to be entitled An Act relating to the compensation of Bill No. 62-XX be read a second time in full.

the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sheriff, Tax Collector, Tax As- Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.sessor, County Judge, Justices of the Peace and Superinten- And Senate Bill No. 62-XX was read a second time in full.dent of Public Instruction in all counties of the State of Flor- Senator Gomez moved that the rules be further waived andida with a total assessed valuation of all property for 1930, of Senate Bill No. 62-XX be read a third time in full and putnot less than $2,196,400.00 and not more than $2,196,425.00 upon its passage.and having a population of not less than 3,485 and not more Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.than 3,520 according to the last Federal Census of 1930, and And Senate Bill No. 62-XX was read a third time in full.prescribing the time when this Act shall become a law. Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the'

Which was read the first time by its title only. vote was:Senator Gomez moved that the rules be waived and Senate Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews,

Bill No. 59-XX be read a second time in full. Bell. Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell,Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. English, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hil-And Senate Bill No. 59-XX was read a second time in full. burn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis,Senator Gomez moved that the rules be further waived and Neel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner,

Senate Bill No. 59-XX be read a third time in full and put Watson, Young-37.upon its passage. Nays-None.

Which was agreed to by .a two-thirds vote. So the bill passed, title as stated.And Senate Bill No. 59-XX was read a third time in full. And The same was ordered to be certified to the House of:Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived.

vote was:Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews, By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-

Bell. Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Cc .ncil, Dell, mission was given to Senator Swearingen to introduce andEnglish, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hil- have considered the following bill:burn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis,Neel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, Senate Bill No. 63-XX:Watson, Young-37. A bill to be entitled An Act relating to commissions of

Nays-None. County Assessors for Taxes for assessing special taxes andSo the bill passed, title as stated. special tax district taxes in counties having a population be-And the same was ordered to be certified to the House of tween seventy thousand (70,000) and one hundred thousand

Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived. (100,000).Which was read the first time by its title only.

By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate permis- Senator Swearingen moved that the rules be waived andsion was given to Senator Gomez to introduce and have con- Senate Bill No. 63-XX be read a second time in fulLsidered the following bill: Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

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And Senate Bill No. 63-XX was read a second time in full. Which was read the first time by its title only.Senator Swearingen moved that the rules be further waived Senator Getzen moved that the rules be waived and Senate

and Senate Bill No. 63-XX be read a third time in full and Bill No. 66-XX be placed on the Calendar of Bills on secondput upon its passage. reading without reference.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote. Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.And Senate Bill No. 63-XX was read a third time in full. And it was so ordered.Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the ir v o t m o t

vote was: By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate, per-Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews, mission was given to Senator Anderson to introduce and have

Bell, Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell, considered the following bill:English, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hil- Senate Bill No. 67-XX-burn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis, A bill to be entitled An Act providing for the handling andNeel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner, disposition by the Board of Administration of all funds comingWatson, Young-37. into possession of said board or under the control of said board

Nays-None. to the credit of counties in the State of Florida having a pop-So the bill passed, title as stated. cti ulation of not less than twenty-nine thousand six hundredAnd the same was ordered to be certified to the House of (29,600) and not more than thirty-one thousand (31,000), ac-

Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived. cording to the last preceding State or Federal Census.

By a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate per- Which was read the first time by its title only.mission was given to Senator Anderson to introduce and have Senator Dell moved that the rules be waived and Senateconsidered the following bill: Bill No. 67-XX be read a second time min full.

Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.Senate Bill No. 64-XX: And Senate Bill No. 67-XX was read a second time in full.A bill to be entitled An Act to repeal Section 23 of Chapter Senator Dell moved that the rules be further waived and

6155 of the Laws of Florida (approved June 5, 1911) being Senate Bill No. 67-XX be read a third time in full and putSection 6144 of the 1927 Compiled General Laws of Florida, uponjits passage.relating to the voluntary liquidation of trust companies. Which was agreed to by a two-thirds vote.

Which was read the first time by its title only and referred And Senate Bill No. 67-XX was read a third time in full.to the Committee on Miscellaneous Legislation. Upon the passage of the bill the roll was called and the

vote was:Senator Young moved that he be given permission to intro- Yeas-Mr. President; Senators Adams, Anderson, Andrews,

duce and have considered the following bill: Bell, Bradshaw, Butler, Caro, Chowning, Clarke, Council, Dell,

By Senator Young (by request)- English, Futch, Gary, Getzen, Gomez, Harris, Harrison, Hil-Senate Bill No. 65-XX: burn, Hinely, Hodges, Howell, Irby, Johns, King, Knabb, Lewis,A bill to be entitled An Act to prohibit members of a political Neel, Parker, Parrish, Stewart, Swearingen, Taylor, Turner,

committee under the laws of the State of Florida being can- Watson, Young-37-didates for office or holding office or being members of more Nays-None.than one committee and to provide for the filling of vacancies So the bill passed, title as stated.occurring in the several political committees of the State. And the same was ordered to be certified to the House of

Upon which a roll call was demanded. Representatives immediately, the rule having been waived.Upon the adoption of the motion by Senator Young the roll

was called and the vote was: by eator Young the ro By permission the following Resolution was introduced:Yeas-Senators Anderson, Bell, Council, Futch, Getzen, Har- By Senator Gary-

ris, Hilburn, Hinely, King, Parrish, Stewart, Watson, Young Senate Resolution No. 2-XX:-13. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF

Nays-Mr. President: Senators Adams, Andrews, Bradshaw, FLORIDA:Butler, Chowning, Clarke, Dell, English, Gary, Gomez, Harri- That the pay of attaches be the same as provided for atson, Hodges, Howell. Johns, Knabb, Neel, Swearingen, Taylor, the Regular Session of the Legislature of 1931, andTurner-20. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the State Treasurer

Which was not agreed to. be authorized and directed to honor requisitions on the basisBy a two-thirds vote of the members of the Senate per- fixed by this Resolution, and

mision was given to Senators Hinely, Getzen, Futch and An- That a copy of this Resolution be given to the State Treas-drews to introduce and have considered the following bill: urer by the Secretary of the Senate.

Senate.Bill No. 66-2CC: . Which was read.Senate Bil No. 66-:XX: , „ - Senator Gary moved the adoption of the Resolution.A bill to be entitled An Act to create a County Budget Comn- Which was agreed to.

mission in each of the several counties of the State of Florida; And Senate Resolution No. 2-XX was adopted.to prescribe the powers, duties and functions of such countybudget commission and the qualifications, term of office and Senator Harris moved that the rules be waived and themethod of appointment or election of members thereof; and Senate do now take up the consideration of Senate Bill No.to authorize such county budget commisison to make and con- 8-XX out of its order.trol the budgets of receipts and expenditures of the Board of Which was not agreed to.County Commissioners, Board of Public Instruction, County Senator Stewart moved that the Senate do now adjourn.Welfare Board, Parental Home Board and all other boards, Which was agreed to.commissions and officials of such counties or of taxing dis-tricts (except school districts) situate therein authorized to And the Senate stood adjourned at 4:21 o'clock P. M., untilraise and expend moneys for county or district purposes. 11:00 o'clock A. M., Thursday, July 9, 1931.