House of Representatives

SB 1257

bonding authority; board of regents

Sponsors: Senators Hellon, Hartley

 

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Committee on Education

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Caucus and COW

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Third Read

 

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As Passed the House

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As Transmitted to the Governor

 

SB 1257 declares that bonds may not be issued for any institution if the projected debt service and certificates of participation exceed 8% of the institution’s total projected expenditures and mandatory transfers.  The calculation must be included in the institution’s capital improvement plan.  Additionally, the Joint Committee on Capital Review (JCCR) must review projects to be acquired.

 

History

Statute authorizes the JCCR to develop and approve formulas for computing annual building renewal funding, approve building systems for capital improvement plans and review current capital improvement plans.  JCCR is required to report to the Legislature concerning funding for land acquisition, capital projects and building renewal and must review the scope, purpose and estimated costs when projects are estimated over $250,000.

 

Current statute states that ABOR has the authority to issue bonds to acquire projects for university institutions if approved by the Legislature. ABOR also has the power to refund bonds issued to acquire projects and refund any such refunding bonds. The interest rate and form of the bond, dates of issue and other matters relating to bond issuance are determined by ABOR. However, statute specifies that bonds must mature within 40 years of the initial date of issue.

 

Provisions

·          Declares that bonds may not be issued for any institution if the projected debt service and certificates of participation exceed 8% of the institution’s total projected expenditures and mandatory transfers.  The calculation must be included in the institution’s capital improvement plan.  Additionally, JCCR must review projects to be acquired.

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·          45th Legislature              

·          Second Regular Session  2          May 29, 2002

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