(a) There is created in the State treasury a special fund to be known as the Presidential Library and Museum Operating Fund. All moneys received by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum from admission fees, retail sales, and registration fees from conferences and other educational programs shall be deposited into the Fund. The Fund may also receive transfers, awards, deposits or other funds made available from any public or private source to support the operations and programming of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. In addition, money shall be deposited into the Fund as provided by law.
     (b) Money in the Fund may be used, subject to appropriation, for the operational support of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and for programs related to the Presidential Library and Museum at public institutions of higher education.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 30 ILCS 105/6z-57

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     (c) The Presidential Library and Museum Operating Fund is not subject to administrative charges or charge-backs, including but not limited to those authorized under Section 8h of the State Finance Act.