Dickinson v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Pulaski -Chancery -Court; John E. Martineau, Chancellor; STATEMENT BY THE COURT. The .la-st Legislature, hy concurrent resolutions, 'authorized the appointment, by the presiding officers of both bouses, of two joint committees for the purpose of investigating certain State departments and institutions.
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Appeal from Pulaski -Chancery -Court; John E. Martineau, Chancellor; STATEMENT BY THE COURT. The .la-st Legislature, hy concurrent resolutions, 'authorized the appointment, by the presiding officers of both bouses, of two joint committees for the purpose of investigating certain State departments and institutions. One of the resolutions provided for the appointment of a special -committee to investigate -the State -charitable institutdom-s, and “-to make a thorough investigation -of the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases and a thorough ■auditing of the 'accounts.” The other resolution…
1Opinion of the Court
Wood, J.,
(after stating the facts). 1. The first question is, did the General Assembly have power, by concurrent resolution, to continue its committees for the purposes expressed in the resolutions after the adjournment sine die ¶
For the purpose of obtaining information looking to the enactment of laws to meet the requirements of Government, the appointment of committees by either branch of the Legislature, or by the concurrent action of both branches, is absolutely necessary for the efficient discharge of legislative functions, and is recognized under our systems of Government, both State…
Also in this document: Dissent.
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Mullan v. StateCalifornia Supreme Court · 1896
- Burritt v. Commissioners of State ContractsIllinois Supreme Court · 1887
- May v. RiceIndiana Supreme Court · 1883
- In re DavisSupreme Court of Kansas · 1897
- Tipton v. ParkerSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1903
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