§ 7216 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law lets a district's board issue bonds if more than two‑thirds of voters approve a measure to borrow money for public projects.

Key Takeaways

•A measure passes only if more than two‑thirds of voters say yes.
•Once the threshold is met, the board can issue bonds to borrow the approved amount.
•The board may issue the bonds all at once or in stages as needed.

Example

A city school district asks voters to approve a $10 million bond for new classrooms. After the election, 1,200 people voted yes and 300 voted no.

Since the yes votes are more than two‑thirds of all votes cast, the board can pass a resolution to sell the bonds and raise the money needed for the classrooms.

How to Calculate

Yes votes > (2/3) × Total votes cast

Count the total number of votes cast on the measure.
Multiply that total by 2/3 (about 66.7%).
Compare the number of votes that were in favor to the result from step 2.
If the favorable votes are greater, the condition is met.

Voter tally for the bond measure

Result: 1,200 > (2/3) × 1,500 → 1,200 > 1,000, so the condition is satisfied.

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§ 7216 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules

If from the election returns it appears that more than two-thirds of the votes cast upon the measure were in favor of and assented to the incurring of the general obligation bonded indebtedness, then the board may, by resolution, at the time or times it deems proper, issue bonds of the district for the whole or any part of the amount of the indebtedness so authorized, and may from time to time provide for the issuance of such amounts as the necessity thereof may appear, until the full amount of the bonds authorized shall have been issued. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

two-thirds of the votes general obligation bonded indebtedness issue bonds

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7216.

§ 7216 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 7216 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules

This law lets a district's board issue bonds if more than two‑thirds of voters approve a measure to borrow money for public projects.

Key Takeaways

•A measure passes only if more than two‑thirds of voters say yes.
•Once the threshold is met, the board can issue bonds to borrow the approved amount.
•The board may issue the bonds all at once or in stages as needed.

Example

A city school district asks voters to approve a $10 million bond for new classrooms. After the election, 1,200 people voted yes and 300 voted no.

Since the yes votes are more than two‑thirds of all votes cast, the board can pass a resolution to sell the bonds and raise the money needed for the classrooms.

How to Calculate

Yes votes > (2/3) × Total votes cast

Count the total number of votes cast on the measure.
Multiply that total by 2/3 (about 66.7%).
Compare the number of votes that were in favor to the result from step 2.
If the favorable votes are greater, the condition is met.

Voter tally for the bond measure

Result: 1,200 > (2/3) × 1,500 → 1,200 > 1,000, so the condition is satisfied.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 7216 Bond Issuance Authorization Rules

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

two-thirds of the votes general obligation bonded indebtedness issue bonds

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7216.

Key Takeaways

Example

How to Calculate

Key Terms

Related Statutes

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Key Takeaways

Example

How to Calculate

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References