70th Illinois General Assembly

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The 70th Illinois General Assembly convened on January 9, 1957, and adjourned sine die on June 29, 1957. [1] The General Assembly consists of the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate.

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Reapportionment

The 70th General Assembly was the first to be reapportioned since 1901. [1] Since 1901, Senate and House districts were contiguous, comprising 51 districts each represented by one senator and three representatives. [1] The new redistricting consists of 58 Senatorial districts and 59 Representative districts increasing membership in the Senate to 58 and in the House from 204 to 235. [1]

Legislation

The 70th General Assembly introduced 2,314 bills, 1,415 in the House and 899 in the Senate. [1] Of these, 1,313 were passed by both houses and sent to the governor. [1] Governor William Stratton vetoed 124 in their entirety and 6 in part. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Illinois Blue Book (1957-1958). State of Illinois. 1958. p. 156.
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