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CA SB633

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Fletcher

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Finance to order state boards, departments, or agencies to cease allocating additional funds from bond sales if the department determines funds were expended for unauthorized purposes.

  • Requires the Department of Finance to audit the entity, identify unauthorized use, prescribe corrective action, and provide written notice allowing 60 days for compliance before issuing a cease and desist order.

  • Prohibits the Department of Finance from ordering corrective actions that prevent payment of contractual obligations that were entered into or performed in good faith.

  • Requires cease and desist orders to be reasonably designed to ensure compliance while avoiding unnecessary disruption to bond-funded projects or programs.

  • Applies only to bond acts adopted on or after January 1, 2013, that incorporate the State General Obligation Bond Law by reference.

Legislative Description

Bonds: fine for unauthorized use.

Last Action

Set, first hearing. Failed passage in committee. Reconsideration granted.

6/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/12/2012
Rules1/11/2012
Governance and Finance4/7/2011
Rules2/18/2011

Full Bill Text

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