Illinois Code § 8-3
Illinois Code § 8-3. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 8-3.
The following words and phrases in this article shall, unless the same be inconsistent with the context, be construed as follows: (1) The terms "legislative office", "legislative officer" or "legislator" shall mean a State Senator or Representative in the General Assembly. (2) The term "legislative district" shall mean the territorial area from which a State Senator is to be elected. (3) The term "representative district" shall mean the territorial area from which a Representative in the General Assembly is to be elected. (Source: P.A. 82-750.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8-3
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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