Maine § 551. - Analysis of proposed bond issues
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 551. — Analysis of proposed bond issues, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 551.. Analysis of proposed bond issues
The Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, together with the Treasurer of State, shall advise the Legislature and the Governor in a timely manner and in written form as to the effect on the State's bonded debt of any bond issue or issues proposed. Specifically, the analysis provided must indicate the relationship of the issue or issues proposed to the limit on the aggregate level of outstanding state debt established by this chapter and to the future debt service requirements on the State. The analysis must be comprehensive in nature and include consideration of the outstanding debt, bonds authorized but unissued, and proposed issues enacted by the Legislature and awaiting ratification or rejection by the electors. [PL 1991, c. 780, Pt. Y, §6 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 551.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 551. cover?
Section 551. ("Analysis of proposed bond issues") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 551.?
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