Oregon Statutes 286A.712 – Authority of State Treasurer to issue bonds
(1) Article XI-D bonds are a general obligation of the State of Oregon and must contain a direct promise on behalf of the State of Oregon to pay the principal of, the interest on and the premium, if any, on the Article XI-D bonds. The State of Oregon shall pledge its full faith and credit and taxing power to pay Article XI-D bonds, except that the ad valorem taxing power of the State of Oregon may not be pledged to pay Article XI-D bonds.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 286A.712
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
(2) In accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter, the State Treasurer, with the concurrence of the Director of the State Department of Energy, may issue Article XI-D bonds:
(a) At the request of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for any of the purposes specified in Article XI-D of the Oregon Constitution, plus an amount determined by the State Treasurer to pay estimated bond-related costs; and
(b) Subject to the limit on bond issuance established for the particular biennium in ORS § 286A.035.
(3) The State Treasurer may issue Article XI-D bonds for the purpose of financing the refund of Article XI-D bonds.
(4) The State Treasurer shall transfer the net proceeds of Article XI-D bonds issued for the purpose described in subsection (2)(a) of this section to the State Department of Energy for deposit in the Renewable Energy Fund established under ORS § 286A.718. [2009 c.893 § 3; 2017 c.9 § 18]