Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 39 Public Contracts And Indebtedness - Section 39.96.010 Findings and declaration

§ 39.96.010. Findings and declaration

The legislature finds and declares that the issuance by state and local governments of bonds and other obligations involves exposure to changes in interest rates; that a number of financial instruments are available to lower the net cost of these borrowings, or to reduce the exposure of state and local governments to changes in interest rates; that these reduced costs for state and local governments will benefit taxpayers and ratepayers; and that the legislature desires to provide state and local governments with express statutory authority to take advantage of these instruments. In recognition of the complexity of these financial instruments, the legislature desires that this authority be subject to certain limitations.

[2004 c 108 § 1; 2000 c 184 § 1; 1995 c 192 § 1; 1993 c 273 § 1.]

Notes:
     Effective date -- 2000 c 184: "This act takes effect July 1, 2000." [2000 c 184 § 7.]

     Effective date -- 1995 c 192: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1995." [1995 c 192 § 3.]

Sections:  39.96.010  39.96.020  39.96.030  39.96.040  39.96.050  39.96.060  39.96.080  39.96.900  39.96.901  39.96.902  39.96.903  Next

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