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Referendum Aimed to Cut Illinois House Size in 1974
The target date for a statewide referendum on reducing the Illinois House from 177 to 118 members and replacing multi member districts with single member districts was set for November 1974. Backers abandoned plans for next November due to petition signature hurdles and may pursue the General Assembly or a constitutional initiative instead.
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