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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 8Art. 2§ 16945 Pension Bond Issuance Authority

§ 16945 Pension Bond Issuance Authority

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§ 16945 Pension Bond Issuance Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The state can borrow money by selling special papers called bonds to pay for retirement money (pensions) for workers.
  • •The state can also use these bonds to pay back old bonds or other costs related to pensions.
  • •A group of people (the committee) can make deals, hire helpers, and set rules to make sure the borrowing works well.
  • •The money from selling bonds can only be used for pensions and related costs, not for other things.

Example

Imagine the state owes a lot of money to teachers and firefighters for their retirement, but doesn’t have enough cash right now.

The state can sell bonds (like IOUs) to investors to get the money needed to pay those retirement promises. Later, the state pays back the bond holders with interest, just like paying back a loan.

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

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§ 16945 Pension Bond Issuance Authority

The committee is authorized and empowered, for and in the name and on behalf of the state, to do all of the following: (a) Upon the request of the Director of Finance, and following receipt of the determination of the Director of Finance pursuant to Section 16941, issue taxable or tax-exempt bonds for the purpose of funding or refunding pension obligations, paying related costs and ancillary obligations, or refunding any bonds previously issued pursuant to this chapter. (b) Execute debentures or other instruments evidencing the pension obligations. (c) Enter into ancillary obligations and other contracts deemed necessary by the committee in connection with any bonds issued under this chapter. (d) Establish the terms and conditions for the program undertaken pursuant to this chapter. (e) Employ or contract for legal, consulting, underwriting, or other services in connection with the program as may be necessary in the judgment of the committee, as approved by the Treasurer, as agent for sale of the bonds, for the successful financing of the program and the issuance and sale of bonds. (f) In addition to the powers specifically granted in this chapter, do all things necessary or convenient, including delegation of necessary duties to the Director of Finance, as chairperson, and to the Treasurer, as agent for sale of the bonds, to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 215, Sec. 4. Effective August 11, 2004.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

taxable or tax-exempt bondspension obligationsDirector of Financeancillary obligations

Related Statutes

  • § 16950 Bond Funded Pension Transfers
  • § 16951 Pension Bond Proceeds Abatement
  • § 16941 Pension Obligation Bond Issuance
  • § 16947 Pension Bond Issuance Limits
  • § 16949 Pension Bond Proceeds Use

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 16945.
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