House Passes Bill to Cut Prohibition Fees and Ease Penalties
Richmond Feb 29 The House revived and passed the Page bill to reduce state paid fees in prohibition cases to murder level and liberalize the law for personal use liquor transport. It removes mandatory jail terms and confiscation for a quart or less and frees an innocent vehicle owner. The Senate backed a separate college conversion bill, and memorial services were held for notable figures.
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Norfolk
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Frank Moore
Rockbridge
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Wilbur Hall
John W. Rhodes
Louisa
Fred Birrell
Alexandria
Samuel D. Rogers
Petersburg
Dovell
Moore
Page Bill Debate Dominates House Session
The House devoted nearly all of its session time to debating the Page bill. Naming members White Williams J O Williams R E Witten and others, with Harrison Hob son Malbon McIntyre not voting.
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Louderback Warns on Hidden Provisions in Draft Bill
State official Louderback warned that the recently introduced bill contains a so called joker provision aimed at bootleggers. He questioned how much the public knew about the measure and its fuller implications, noting concerns over enforcement and impact.
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Prohibition Bill Sparks Budget Clash in Virginia Senate
Virginia lawmakers clash over a prohibition related bill as they warn of a $700,000 biennial deficit from high enforcement costs. Speakers including Rhodes Dovell and Hall push for economy, arguing that slashing fees will reduce hangings, acquittals, and improve law enforcement while preserving temperance aims. A separate note funds a Bryan Memorial statue and a stream pollution committee move, with few new bills this session.
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Radford
Norris Fisheries Commission
Park bills advance to allow state park land in Norfolk and Moreland counties
The legislature approved three park measures enabling the Conservation and Development Commission to acquire property for state parks in the Norfolk and Moreland county areas, alongside uncontested bills. It also included registration and licensing of trawlers.
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Norfolk
Moreland
Budget bill ready for Senate amid rural school aid plan
A state budget measure would allocate funds for rural school aid with counties receiving most of the land tax relief share. Counties such as Halifax, Wise, Arlington, Henrico, Chesterfield, Roanoke, Campbell, Princess Anne, Norfolk, Rockingham, Augusta and Washington would gain from the distribution, while cities are excluded.
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