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HomeGovernment CodeCh. 1Art. 2§ 91547 State Bondholder Protection Pledge

§ 91547 State Bondholder Protection Pledge

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§ 91547 State Bondholder Protection Pledge

Key Takeaways

  • •The state promises not to change how public agencies or authorities work until all their bonds (like loans) are paid off and their projects are done.
  • •If the state wants to make changes before that, they have to make sure the bonds and projects are still protected.
  • •This promise can be written into the bonds and project agreements.

Example

Imagine a city takes out a big loan to build a new park. They promise to pay it back over 20 years.

The state can't change how the city works or take away its money until the loan is paid off. If the state wants to make changes, they have to make sure the city can still pay back the loan first.

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

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§ 91547 State Bondholder Protection Pledge

The State of California does hereby pledge to and agree with the holders of any bonds issued, and with those companies which may enter into project agreements with authorities, pursuant to the provisions of this article, that the state will not alter or change the structure, organization, programs, or activities hereby vested in public agencies or authorities until such bonds are fully met or discharged and such project agreements are fully performed or discharged, on the part of authorities or public agencies, as the case may be; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall preclude such alteration or change, if, and when, adequate provision shall have been made by law for the protection from impairment of the contracts represented by such bonds and project agreements, and such right to so alter or change is hereby reserved. Authorities are authorized to include this pledge and undertaking of the state in such bonds and project agreements. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1358.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 53392.3 State Bondholder District Protection
  • § 14636 Veterans Monument Approval Process
  • § 818.9 Small Claims Advice Immunity
  • § 91537 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules
  • § 91540 Authority Property Exemption Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 91547.
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