Public Acts from 1867 Illinois: key laws on government spending, prisons, banking taxes, crime, and mining
The text presents a snapshot of laws enacted by the Illinois General Assembly in 1867. It includes pay provisions for members of the General Assembly during a special session, updates to penitentiary administration, and tax rules for banks and banking associations. It also covers changes to larceny penalties and a public law about mining for lead ore or other minerals. The collection shows how state policy addressed budget, governance, and economic regulation at that time.
These acts give a sense of the era’s legal framework, including how officers were compensated, how the penitentiary was managed, how stockholders are taxed, and how crimes are defined and punished. The material reflects legislative priorities and procedural details relevant to government functioning, taxation, and industry.
- Compensation and session logistics for state legislators and staff, plus record-keeping requirements.
- Rules governing the Illinois State Penitentiary at Joliet, including appointment, duties, and oversight of officials.
- Taxation of stock shares in banks and banking associations, with reporting and collection procedures.
- Revisions to larceny penalties and processing of second offenses.
- Public law concerning mining rights for lead ore and mineral extraction, including water rights and damages.
Ideal for readers of 19th‑century law, state government history, and historical legislative compilations seeking a window into Illinois policy in 1867.