HRS §37C-1
State Debt Management Policy
This section requires the state finance director, with the governor's approval, to give the legislature a recommended policy on managing state debt before the 2017 regular session. The policy must cover rules for issuing bonds and other financing, and can be amended later. It aims to improve financial decisions and long-term planning.
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The statute, as written — State debt management policy; establishment
(a) The director of finance, with the approval of the governor, shall submit to the legislature a recommended state debt management policy, in accordance with this chapter, at least twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2017. (b) The recommended state debt management policy shall consist of guidelines and restrictions that affect the amount and type of bonds issued by the state government, the issuance process, and the management of the state debt portfolio. The purpose of the policy shall be to improve the quality of decisions, provide justification for the structure of debt issuance, identify policy goals, and demonstrate a commitment to long-term financial planning, including a multi-year capital plan and debt service payment schedule. (c) The recommended state debt management policy shall address bonded debt as well as financing agreements, certificates of participation, and other instruments that provide financing for state facilities in return for periodic lease or other payments. (d) The director of finance may submit recommended amendments of the policy to the legislature prior to the convening of any regular session.
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