The 71st Illinois General Assembly convened on January 7, 1959, and adjourned sine die on June 30, 1959. [1]
The 71st General Assembly introduced 2,699 bills, 1,652 in the House and 1,047 in the Senate. [1] Of these, 1,464 were passed by both houses and sent to the governor. [1] Governor William Stratton vetoed 215 in their entirety and 5 in part. [1]
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