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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 7.5Art. 1§ 13379 Revenue Bond Election Calling

§ 13379 Revenue Bond Election Calling

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§ 13379 Revenue Bond Election Calling

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can decide to hold a special vote to ask people if they want to issue revenue bonds.
  • •If enough people sign a petition, the board must hold this vote.
  • •The vote can be held on its own or with another vote, and the board sets the date and rules.
  • •More than half of the voters must say 'yes' for the bonds to be issued.

Example

A town wants to build a new park but needs money. The town board decides to ask the people if they want to borrow money by issuing bonds.

The board sets a date for a special vote. They tell everyone about the vote and the rules. If more than half of the voters say 'yes,' the town can borrow the money to build the park.

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§ 13379 Revenue Bond Election Calling

The board at any time may, and upon the filing of a referendum petition as provided in Section 13377 shall, adopt a resolution calling a special election for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the district the proposition of issuing revenue bonds in conformity with the preliminary resolution adopted pursuant to this article. The resolution calling the election shall fix the date on which the election is to be held, the proposition to be submitted thereat, the manner of holding the election and of voting for or against the proposition, and shall state that in all other particulars the election shall be held and the votes canvassed as provided by law for the holding of elections within the district. Such election may be held separately or may be consolidated with any other election authorized by law at which the voters of the district may vote. The resolution calling the election shall be published and no other notice of the election need be given. The votes of a majority of all the voters voting on the proposition at the election are required to authorize the issuance of bonds pursuant to Section 13371. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1117.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

revenue bondsspecial electionpreliminary resolutionmajority vote

Related Statutes

  • § 12856 Revenue Bond Special Election
  • § 13371 District Indebtedness Issuance
  • § 13376 Bond Referendum Procedures
  • § 13372 Refunding Bonds Issuance
  • § 13373 General Obligation Debt Repayment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13379.
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