Illinois § 13
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.
The objects and purposes for which appropriations are made are classified and standardized by items as follows: (1) Personal services; (2) State contribution for employee group insurance; (3) Contractual services; (4) Travel; (5) Commodities; (6) Equipment; (7) Permanent improvements; (8) Land; (9) Electronic Data Processing; (10) Operation of automotive equipment; (11) Telecommunications services; (12) Contingencies; (13) Reserve; (14) Interest; (15) Awards and Grants; (16) Debt Retirement; (17) Non-Cost Charges; (18) State retirement contribution for annual normal cost; (19) State retirement contribution for unfunded accrued liability; (20) Purchase Contract for Real Estate. When an appropriation is made to an officer, department, institution, board, commission or other agency, or to a private association or corporation, in one or more of the items above specified, such appropriation shall be construed in accordance with the definitions and limitations specified in this Act, unless the appropriation act otherwise provides. An appropriation for a purpose other than one specified and defined in this Act may be made only as an additional, separate and distinct item, specifically stating the object and purpose thereof. (Source: P.A. 98-599, eff. 6-1-14.) (Text of Section WITHOUT the changes made by P.A. 98-599, which has been held unconstitutional) Sec. 13. The objects and purposes for which appropriations are made are classified and standardized by items as follows: (1) Personal services; (2) State contribution for employee group insurance; (3) Contractual services; (4) Travel; (5) Commodities; (6) Equipment; (7) Permanent improvements; (8) Land; (9) Electronic Data Processing; (10) Operation of automotive equipment; (11) Telecommunications services; (12) Contingencies; (13) Reserve; (14) Interest; (15) Awards and Grants; (16) Debt Retirement; (17) Non-Cost Charges; (18) Purchase Contract for Real Estate. When an appropriation is made to an officer, department, institution, board, commission or other agency, or to a private association or corporation, in one or more of the items above specified, such appropriation shall be construed in accordance with the definitions and limitations specified in this Act, unless the appropriation act otherwise provides. An appropriation for a purpose other than one specified and defined in this Act may be made only as an additional, separate and distinct item, specifically stating the object and purpose thereof. (Source: P.A. 84-263; 84-264.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 13
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13 cover?
Section 13 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 13?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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