Research memoranda, ca. 1941-1970.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Research memoranda, ca. 1941-1970.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37814585

Memoranda were prepared by Legislative Council research staff of the at legislator request for use in legislation drafting. Memoranda subjects include mine safety; strip mining; natural gas consumption; oil and gas regualations; law enforcement; death penalty statutes; marriage laws; state finances; pari-mutuel taxes; cigarette taxes; mortgage laws; legislators' salaries and voting records; constitutional amendment; motor vehicle licensing; veteran bonus plans; cobbler licensing; election procedures and practices; reapportionment; minority representation on state boards; fair employment practice laws; branch banking; savings and loan associations; narcotics legislation; drug act penalties; public education; school aid; county and township probems; medical care for the aged; mental health fund; public welfare legislation; unemployment compensation; pensions (e.g., blind; old age; county employees; judges); pollution; legislative fiscal control; foreign aid; driver licensing; license plates; apportionment; Social Security; jury selection procedures; residence requirements; early state history; Democratic and Republican Parties; women's rights; and state government administration.

17.5 cubic ft.

Illinois State Archive

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7397030

Illinois State Archive

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

Illinois. General Assembly

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fz1j2d (corporateBody)

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. General Assembly. Legislative Council

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6285hsm (corporateBody)

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...