This Article, Sections 1-15 through 1-15.115 of Article 1, and Article 50 take effect upon becoming law. Articles 1 through 45 and 53 through 95 take effect January 1, 1998, solely for the purpose of allowing the promulgation of rules to implement the Illinois Procurement Code. The Procurement Policy Board established in Article 5 may be appointed as of January 1, 1998, and until July 1, 1998, shall act only to review proposed purchasing rules. Articles 1 through 45 and 53 through 95 for all other purposes take effect on July 1, 1998.
30 ILCS 500/99-5