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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 7.5Art. 1§ 13378 Bond Issuance Voter Approval

§ 13378 Bond Issuance Voter Approval

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§ 13378 Bond Issuance Voter Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •If no one complains within 60 days, the plan to issue bonds goes ahead.
  • •If most voters say yes to the bond plan, it becomes official.
  • •The board can then start issuing the bonds as planned.

Example

A city wants to build a new park and needs money, so they plan to issue bonds.

If no one objects within 60 days, or if most voters agree, the city can go ahead and issue the bonds to build the park.

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

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§ 13378 Bond Issuance Voter Approval

If no such referendum petition is presented within the period of 60 days, then upon the expiration of such period, or if the proposition of issuing the bonds specified in the resolution of the board adopted pursuant to this article has been assented to by a majority of the voters voting on the proposition, whether upon referendum or pursuant to Section 13379, then upon such proposition having been so assented to, the resolution shall take full and final effect, and the board may proceed in accordance with the provisions of this article and issue bonds within the terms of the resolution. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1117.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

referendum petitionresolutionissue bondsmajority of the votersSection 13379

Related Statutes

  • § 13377 Bond Referendum Petition Process
  • § 13371 District Indebtedness Issuance
  • § 13372 Refunding Bonds Issuance
  • § 13373 General Obligation Debt Repayment
  • § 13374 Large District Utility Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13378.
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