Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 415 ILCS 120/5

  • 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
     The General Assembly declares that it is the public policy of the State to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles as a means to improve air quality and reduce the risks from global warming in the State and to meet the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act. The General Assembly further declares that the State can play a leadership role in increasing usage of vehicles powered by electricity.