Record of bills and acts, 1812-1818.

Illinois. Territorial General Assembly.

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By 1812, Illinois' population had increased significantly to qualify it as a territory of the second grade, which under the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance allowed the Governor to call an election to form a House of Representatives. This body then nominated ten members as nominees to the Legislative Council, the upper chamber of the new bicameral territorial legislature. The U. S. Congress picked five persons from the nominees to serve on the Council, which with the elected Ho...

Illinois. General Assembly. Legislative Council

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The Illinois Legislative Council (1937-), composed of equal numbers of senators and representatives plus the Senate president pro tempore, the House Speaker, and both minority leaders, studies state government and general public welfare; constitutional and statutorial effectiveness; public policy; and assists with legislation preparation. Council research staff prepare formal research reports based on legislator proposals; make periodic reports and recommendations to General Assembly; provide qu...

Illinois. General Assembly. House of Representatives

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The General Assembly, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, serves as the legislative body for the State of Illinois. As successor to the territorial Legislative Council and House of Representatives, principal General Assembly activities include enacting, amending or repealing laws; passing resolutions; adopting appropriations bills; and conducting inquiries on proposed legislation. Prior to the General Corporation Law of 1872, charters were granted to corporations by General ...

Illinois. Secretary of the Territory.

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