A Bill for An act to compensate certain witnesses

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois represented in the general assembly That there be allowed to each witness summoned by the House of Representatives at this session of the General Assembly the sum of Two Dollars for each day such witness was compelled to attend and two dollars for every twenty miles travel necessary travel to and from the seat of Government: and the auditor shall issue warrants in favor of each individual, the number of days and miles being sworn to before any qualified person, by the individual presenting such claim or proved by any credible witness: Provided that witnesses summoned while at the seat of Government, shall not be allowed mileage

This act to be in force from and after its passage.