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ID S1272

Bill

Status

Passed

3/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the per school district guarantee limit under the credit enhancement program from $20 million to $40 million in principal amount of outstanding bonds.

  • Increases the aggregate amount made available from the public school endowment fund from $200 million to $300 million for purchasing notes under the program.

  • Requires the endowment fund investment board to promulgate rules establishing application materials, procedures, submission deadlines, and review/approval timelines (not to exceed 20 days) for school districts seeking credit enhancement.

  • Maintains existing protections for bonds issued prior to July 1, 2007, that exceeded the previous $20 million limit and allows consolidated school districts to combine the maximum limits of each participating district.

  • Declares an emergency effective date upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to increase the aggregate and per district guarantee limits.

SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND CREDIT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/23/16 Session Law Chapter 136 Effective: 03/23/2016

3/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education3/7/2016
State Affairs3/3/2016
State Affairs2/9/2016
Judiciary and Rules2/8/2016

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