Chap. 744.—An ACT to authorize the governor to appoint a board of comniis-
sioners for the promotion of the uniformity of legislation in the United
States.

Approved March 4, 1896.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That within
thirty days after the passage of this act the governor shall appoint
three commissioners, who are hereby constituted a board of commis
sioners by the name and style of commissioners for the promotion of
uniformity of legislation in the United States. It shall be the duty
of said commission to examine the subject of marriage and divorce,
insolvency, the form of notarial certificates, descent and distribution
of property, acknowledgment of deeds, execution and probate of wills,
and other subjects on which uniformity is desirable, to ascertain the
best means to effect uniformity in the laws of the states, and to rep-
resent the state of Virginia in conventions of like commissions here-
tofore appointed, or to be appointed, by other states; to consider and
draft uniform laws to be submitted for approval and adoption of the
several states, and to devise and recommend such other course or
action as shall best accomplish the purpose of this act. The term of
office of said commissioners shall be two years. The said commis-
sioners shall receive no compensation for their services but their
necessary travelling expenses in effecting the object of this act, not
to exceed fifty dollars each per annum, which shall be paid out of
any fund not otherwise appropriated, when the account for the same
has been approved by the governor.
2. This act shall be in force from its passage.