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Domestic News February 7, 1875

Los Angeles Daily Herald

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

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In Carson on February 4th, the Governor vetoed Senate Bill No. 3, the Battle Mountain and Austin Railroad bill, arguing it constituted special legislation granting corporate rights not aligned with the general incorporation act and violating Section 1 of Article 8 of the Constitution. The bill and message were laid on the table.

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The Austin and Battle Mountain Railroad Bill Vetoed,

CARSON, February 4th.—The Governor's message vetoing Senate bill No. 3—the Battle Mountain and Austin Railroad bill—was received, and the bill with the message was laid on the table. The Governor takes the ground that the bill is an attempt at special legislation by conferring corporate rights and powers upon certain persons, not in accordance with the general incorporation act. The Governor claims that this conflicts with Section 1 of Article 8 of the Constitution.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Railroad Bill Veto Governor Special Legislation Constitution

What entities or persons were involved?

Governor

Where did it happen?

Carson

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Carson

Event Date

February 4th.

Key Persons

Governor

Outcome

bill vetoed and laid on the table.

Event Details

The Governor's message vetoing Senate bill No. 3—the Battle Mountain and Austin Railroad bill—was received. The Governor argues the bill is special legislation conferring corporate rights and powers upon certain persons, not in accordance with the general incorporation act, and conflicts with Section 1 of Article 8 of the Constitution.

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