70th Illinois General Assembly
The 70th Illinois General Assembly convened on January 9, 1957, and adjourned sine die on June 29, 1957.[1] The General Assembly consists of the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate.
Reapportionment
[edit | edit source]The 70th General Assembly was the first to be reapportioned since 1901.[1] Since 1901, Senate and House districts were contiguous, comprising 51 districts each represented by one senator and three representatives.[1] The new redistricting consists of 58 Senatorial districts and 59 Representative districts increasing membership in the Senate to 58 and in the House from 204 to 235.[1]
Legislation
[edit | edit source]The 70th General Assembly introduced 2,314 bills, 1,415 in the House and 899 in the Senate.[1] Of these, 1,313 were passed by both houses and sent to the governor.[1] Governor William Stratton vetoed 124 in their entirety and 6 in part.[1]
