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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 14Pt. 72Ch. 3Art. 3§ 101451 Bond Refunding Authorization

§ 101451 Bond Refunding Authorization

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§ 101451 Bond Refunding Authorization

This law allows the state to replace existing bonds with new ones to lower costs, and the same voter approval that approved the original bonds also covers the new, refinanced bonds.

Key Takeaways

  • •Bonds can be refinanced with new bonds issued under this chapter.
  • •Voter approval for the original bond also covers any refunding bonds.
  • •Refinanced bonds can be legally defeased as permitted by law.

Example

The state wants to reduce interest payments on a 2020 bond by issuing a new bond in 2025 to pay it off.

Because voters already approved the original bond, their approval also covers the new bond that refunds it, so the state can legally defease the old bond using the new money.

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

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§ 101451 Bond Refunding Authorization

The bonds issued and sold pursuant to this chapter may be refunded in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with Section 16780) of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code, which is a part of the State General Obligation Bond Law. Approval by the voters of the state for the issuance of the bonds described in this chapter includes the approval of the issuance of any bonds issued to refund any bonds originally issued under this chapter or any previously issued refunding bonds. Any bond refunded with the proceeds of refunding bonds as authorized by this section may be legally defeased to the extent permitted by law in the manner and to the extent set forth in the resolution, as amended from time to time, authorizing that refunded bond. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 81, Sec. 28. (AB 247) Approved in Proposition 2 at the November 5, 2024, election. Effective November 6, 2024.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

bondsrefundedState General Obligation Bond Lawlegally defeased

Related Statutes

  • § 101149 Bond Refunding Authorization
  • § 100555 Bond Refunding Approval
  • § 101140 Bond Refunding Authorization
  • § 101430 Bond Refunding Authorization
  • § 101034 Bond Issuance Authorization Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 101451.
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