Research reports file, 1938-1967.

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Research reports file, 1938-1967.

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File contains published research reports prepared by Legislative Council staff in response to proposals submitted by state legislators. Report subjects include elections (i.e., registration; absentee voting; direct primary ballot); county zoning; vital statistics; infant blindness; regulation (i.e., private trade school ; insurance companies); conservation (i.e., parks and recreational facilities; fox population control; fish and game codes); utility rates; oil legislation; atomic energy; strip mining; pension plans; education (i.e., adult education; teacher tenure; educational television; Cook County school administration); transportation (i.e., airports; aviation; trucks; driver training; license plates; highway planning); taxation (i.e., collection; uniformity; state revenue; tax assessment ratio; inheritance refunds); pari-mutuel wagering; library service; legal system (i.e., judge selection; divorce laws; definite and indeterminate sentencing; parole practices; labor laws); legislative proceedings recording and broadcasting; reapportionment; and disability unemployment compensation. File also contains questionnaires and correspondence requesting research data; tables and notes showing the relationship between proposals and bills introduced into the General Assembly with final bill disposition; and a publicity file on council creation and early activities (1938-1944).

7 cubic ft.

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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 ...

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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...