Enrolled acts of the General Assembly, 1818-1993.

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Enrolled acts of the General Assembly, 1818-1993.

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Records consist of final fair copies of public and private acts of the General Assembly filed with the Secretary of State. These acts constitute the official record of the laws of Illinois and were signed by the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House. The passage of private acts (i.e. those affecting only individuals or a small number of persons) was prohibited by the Constitution of 1870. After 1902, there are approval, veto and partial veto messages of the Governor. Occassionally included are Senate and House joint resolutions, Attorney General opinions on the constitutionality of acts, and copies of executive orders of the Governor.

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