Illinois § 1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1.
Definitions. "Capital expenditure" means money spent for replacing, remodeling, expanding, or acquiring facilities, buildings or land owned directly by the State through any State department, authority, public corporation of the State, State college or university, or any other public agency created by the State, but not units of local government or school districts. "Director" means the Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. "Office" means the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. "State Agency," whether used in the singular or plural, means all Departments, Officers, Commissions, Boards, Institutions and bodies, politic and corporate of the State, including the Offices of Clerk of the Supreme Court and Clerks of the Appellate Courts; except it shall not mean the several Courts of the State, nor the Legislature, its Committees or Commissions, nor the Constitutionally elected State Officers, nor the Executive Ethics Commission, nor the Offices of Executive Inspectors General. (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1 cover?
Section 1 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 § 1?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 1 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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