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AL SB260

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Whatley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Increases bonding authority under Amendment 666 of the Alabama Constitution by $50,000,000 for General Obligation bonds.

  • Requires bonds to be sold through competitive bidding (sealed bids or public auction) to the bidder offering the lowest true interest cost to the state.

  • Mandates the Bond Commission contract with businesses or individuals that reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the state for issuance expenses and related services.

  • Bonds shall have a maturity of 20 years or less, with all proceeds distributed to the Armory Commission of Alabama for plans, construction, and maintenance of National Guard armories.

  • Authorizes use of Oil and Gas Capital Payments from the Alabama Trust Fund to pay principal and interest on the authorized bonds, with all other provisions of Amendments 666 and 856 remaining unchanged.

Legislative Description

Capital Improvement Trust Fund, bonding authority granted under Amendment 666, increased, payments from Alabama Trust Fund to fund any bond issued, proceeds for maintenance of National Guard armories, const. amend.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Forwarded to Secretary of State on May 20, 2013 at 11:22 p.m. on May 20, 2013

5/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Military and Veterans Affairs4/30/2013
Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability2/26/2013

Full Bill Text

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