In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Bonds" means tax anticipation bonds issued pursuant to this article.
2. "Loan commissioners" means the loan commissioners of this state.
3. "Taxes" means state excise taxes levied pursuant to lawful appropriations, which are due or will become due prior to the end of the fiscal year but which remain uncollected, in anticipation of which bonds may be issued.
4. "Treasurer" means state treasurer.