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HomeGovernment CodeCh. 1§ 99051 Bond Obligation Definitions

§ 99051 Bond Obligation Definitions

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§ 99051 Bond Obligation Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines special money terms for California, like 'budget deficit' (when the state spends more than it has) and 'ancillary obligation' (extra promises the state makes when borrowing money).
  • •A group called the 'Economic Recovery Financing Committee' helps manage money for big problems, like when the state doesn’t have enough cash.
  • •The state keeps track of special money in something called the 'Economic Recovery Fund'—like a piggy bank for emergencies.
  • •The law says who can watch over the money (called a 'trustee') and what papers are needed to borrow money safely.

Example

Imagine California doesn’t have enough money to pay for schools and roads because it spent too much. It’s like when your allowance runs out before the month ends.

The state can borrow money by selling special papers called 'bonds.' This law explains the rules for borrowing, like who checks the numbers and where the borrowed money goes. The 'Economic Recovery Fund' is like a savings account just for fixing big money problems.

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

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§ 99051 Bond Obligation Definitions

As used in this title, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) (1) “Accumulated state budget deficit” has the same meaning as in Section 1.3 of Article XVI of the California Constitution. (2) The amount referred to in paragraph (1) shall be as certified by the Director of Finance. (b) “Ancillary obligation” means an obligation of the state entered into in connection with any bonds issued under this title, including the following: (1) A credit enhancement or liquidity agreement, including any credit enhancement or liquidity agreement in the form of bond insurance, letter of credit, standby bond purchase agreement, reimbursement agreement, liquidity facility, or other similar arrangement. (2) A remarketing agreement. (3) An auction agent agreement. (4) A broker-dealer agreement or other agreement relating to the marketing of the bonds. (5) An interest rate or other type of swap or hedging contract. (6) An investment agreement, forward purchase agreement, or similar structured investment contract. (c) “Committee” means the Economic Recovery Financing Committee created pursuant to Section 99055. (d) “Fund” means the Economic Recovery Fund created pursuant to Section 99060. (e) “Resolution” means any resolution, trust agreement, indenture, certificate, or other instrument authorizing the issuance of bonds pursuant to this title and providing for their security and repayment. (f) “Trustee” means the Treasurer or a bank or trust company within or without the state acting as trustee for any issue of bonds under this title and, if there is more than one issue of bonds, the term means the trustee for each issue of bonds, respectively. If there are cotrustees for an issue of bonds, “trustee” means those cotrustees collectively. (Added by Stats. 2003, 5th Ex. Sess., Ch. 2, Sec. 3. Approved in Proposition 57 at the March 2, 2004, election.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

agreementresolutionobligationinsuranceaccumulated state budget deficitcommitteefundtrustee

Related Statutes

  • § 91537 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules
  • § 53838 Special District Debt Issuance
  • § 13995.70 Tourism Funding Responsibility
  • § 14633 Dymally Bust Capitol Annex
  • § 14636 Veterans Monument Approval Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 99051.
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