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Rh HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION "O-1"

(Thompson of McLean, Saugstad)

SPEAR FISHING ON MISSOURI RIVER

A concurrent resolution requesting the governor to authorize by proclamation the taking of fish from the Missouri River by the use of spears.

WHEREAS, a large segment of the people of this state are desirous of engaging in the sport of spearing fish; and

WHEREAS, there are large stocks of fish in the waters of the Missouri River which will not be materially depleted if the people of the state are allowed to take fish with a spear; and

WHEREAS, the governor has the authority, by order or proclamation to establish fishing regulations within the state, including legal methods of taking fish; and

WHEREAS, present orders and proclamations of the governor make no mention of the taking of fish by use of spears;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of North Dakota, the Senate Concurring Therein:

That the governor is hereby requested to include in his next order or proclamation concerning game and fish regulations a provision authorizing the taking of fish from the Missouri River at any specified time by the use of spears; and

Be It Further Resolved, that copies of this resolution be forwarded by the chief clerk of the House of Representatives to the governor and to the state game and fish commissioner.

Filed March 6, 1959.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION "P-1"

(Dick, Baldwin, Hilleboe, Van Sickle, Hornstein,)

(Ostrem, Schuler and Brown)

FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS

A concurrent resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to increase the exemptions on federal income tax.

WHEREAS, present provisions of the federal income tax are causing hardships to many citizens of the nation; and

WHEREAS, an increase in income tax exemptions would increase spending power of consumers, who in turn would increase their purchases, thereby reducing food surpluses; and