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HomeElections CodeDiv. 19Ch. 3Art. 5§ 19264 Bond Refunding Authorization

§ 19264 Bond Refunding Authorization

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§ 19264 Bond Refunding Authorization

This law says that when voters approve the government to sell bonds, that approval also lets the government later sell new bonds to replace (refinance) the old ones, following the rules in Article 6.

Key Takeaways

  • •Bonds sold under this article can be refinanced according to Article 6 rules.
  • •Voter approval for the original bond issue also counts as approval for any later refunding (refinancing) bonds.
  • •No separate voter vote is needed to issue new bonds that replace the old ones.

Example

A town sells bonds to build a new library after voters say yes. A few years later, interest rates go down, so the town wants to sell new bonds at the lower rate to pay off the old ones.

Because the original voter approval covered the bond sale, the town can use that same approval to issue the new, cheaper bonds and retire the old ones, as the law allows.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19264 Bond Refunding Authorization

Any bonds issued and sold pursuant to this article may be refunded in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with Section 16780) of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 2 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The approval of the voters for the issuance of bonds under this article includes approval for the issuance of bonds issued to refund bonds originally issued or any previously issued refunding bonds. (Added by renumbering Section 19243 by Stats. 2013, Ch. 602, Sec. 62. (SB 360) Effective January 1, 2014. Note: This section (as originally numbered) was added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 902, and approved in Prop. 41 on March 5, 2002.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

bondsrefundedArticle 6voter approval

Related Statutes

  • § 19251 Bond Issuance State Law
  • § 19258 Bond Payment Appropriation
  • § 19261 Bond Issuance For Projects
  • § 19262 Bond Sale Authorization Rules
  • § 19266 Bond Proceeds Tax Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 19264.
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