Abbott Bill Would Survey Oregon Water Resources
Salem reports many water leg measures in current session. Abbott bill H R 73 seeks a $350000 survey to map a statewide water plan with federal cooperation. Deschutes and Umatilla districts cited for potential irrigation. private capital urged to back harmony plan.
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Watchful Kellaher Outwitted By 17 Word Prelude
In Salem Oregon a legislative clash centers on the Kellaher amendment prelude added to the Open Specification measure. After late night maneuvers by Kellaher Barrett and Hurd allies, 17 words appear before the carefully drafted paying amendment, triggering accusations of a breach of faith. The joint committee plans a fusion of Hurd and Barrett bills, with the House first to attempt removal.
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Oregon Legislature Seeks 9 Million in Appropriations
Salem reports that state budget requests already total 5.2878 million with estimates suggesting the final 9 million target. Rep J D Abbott of Multnomah chairs the house ways and means committee as 11 working days remain in the 40 day session. Maintenance and institution improvements form the bulk of requests awaiting bills after committee pruning next week.
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Roosevelt Recall Plan For Judicial Decisions In 1914
Proposal by the Progressive party committee aims to recall Supreme Court rulings on social and industrial laws. If the court finds legislation like workmen compensation pensions eight to ten hour bills minimum wage or factory inspection unconstitutional the measure would be submitted to voters at the next election. The plan asserts popular sovereignty over delegated power and seeks a constitutional amendment to allow recalls whenever the state supreme court blocks legislatively approved acts.
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Governor West signs six more bills in Salem
Governor West signed six house bills in Salem adding laws on widows pensions, trade schools for dependent girls in large districts, a sack of potatoes price tied to 100 pounds, succession rights favoring mothers, dairy and food authority milk inspection, and swine-running bans in Malheur county. Two bills HB 95 and HB 31 remain awaiting his action, one clarifying jury reading and the other raising circuit judge salaries to 3400 a year.
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May Change Season For Catching Crawfish
Objections to Senator Lester's bill 187 on crab and crawfish protection prompt a substitute draft to be introduced early next week. Provisions for crawfish April May face changes while crabs license terms draw concern. clams likely receive no protection. The reform rush excites crawfish crab and clam factions as spring hunting rises. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as health aid amid seasonal claims.
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Lester
Hood
Add Two New Supreme Judges in Oregon Senate
Salem Oregon not a voice was raised in the senate against the bill increasing the supreme court from five to seven and only seven votes were cast against it on final passage Senator Butler who introduced the bill explained its provisions saying it was drafted by the judicial revision commission of which he is a member It will enable the court to keep pace with the state growth and speed the disposition of appeals
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Supreme Court
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Hit
Court staffing bill would double Oregon supreme court workload
Senator Farrel said the Oregon supreme court, five judges, rendered 285 opinions last year while the New York court of appeals with nine judges issued 212. DILJ members Burgess Dimick Hawley Hoskins Patton Smith of Coos and Smith of Josephine voted against. Miller absent. The bill would add 15000 yearly state expense plus two new judges at 4500 each and 6000 for extra office help, claiming nearly twice the current volume by dividing the court into two departments of three judges each.
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