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MA H1854

MA H1854
Extending municipal bonding terms for local infrastructure development programs


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
03/07/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to extend municipal bonding terms for local infrastructure development programs. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to extend the maximum term for municipal bonds used to finance local infrastructure development programs from 25 years to 30 years. Municipal bonds are debt instruments issued by local governments to raise money for public projects, and in this case, the bill specifically targets bonds for infrastructure development. By extending the repayment period, this legislation aims to provide municipalities with more flexibility and potentially lower annual costs when financing essential local improvements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 04/06/2016)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1854 03/12/2015
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1854.pdf 03/12/2015
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