Chap. 109.- An Act to provide for the appointment every two years by the gov-
ernor of three commissioners for the promotion of uniformity of legislation in
the United States, to define their duties, and to authorize the payment of their
traveling expenses.
Approved March 28, 1903.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That with
thirty days after the passage of this act, and every two ycars thereafte
the governor shall appoint three commissioners, who are hereby const
tuted a board of commissioners by the name and style of commissione
for the promotion of uniformity of legislation in the United States.
shall be the duty of said commissioners to examine the subjects of ma
riage and divorce, insolvency, the form of notarial certificates, descet
and distribution of property, acknowledgment of deeds, execution ar
probate of wills, and other subjects on which uniformity is desirable,
ascertain the best means to effect uniformity in the laws of the State
and to represent the State of Virginia in conventions of like commi
sioners heretofore appointed or to be appointed by other States to consid
and draft uniform laws to be submitted for approval and adoption of tl
several States, and to devise and recommend such other course of acti
az shall best accomplish the purpose of this act. The term of office.
said commissioners shall be two years. The said commissioners sh:
receive no compensation for their services but their necessary travelit
expenses in effecting the object of this act, not to exceed’ fifty dollars cai
per annum, shall be paid out of any fund not otherwise appropriat
when the account for the same has been approved by the governor.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.