Index to House and Senate bills, 1859-1923.

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Index to House and Senate bills, 1859-1923.

Record is an alphabetical subject index to House and Senate bills during each biennium (RS 600.001) compiled by the Secretary of State's Index Division for use by the House clerk and Senate secretary. Entries include general subject; topical subdivisions; bill number and author.

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