As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Proposed public securities' means public securities for which a public entity has: (a) Entered into a binding sale contract subject to customary conditions; or(b) Received voter approval pursuant to section 20 of article X of the state constitution.(2) 'Public entity' means any of the following entities: The state of Colorado; any institution, agency, instrumentality, authority, county, city, town, city and county, district, or other political subdivision of the state, including any school district and institution of higher education; any institution, department, agency, instrumentality, or authority of any entity listed in this subsection (2); and any other entity, organization, or corporation formed by intergovernmental agreement or other contract between or among any of the entities listed in this subsection (2).(3) 'Public securities' means bonds, notes, debentures, interim certificates, bond anticipation notes, commercial paper, or other evidences of indebtedness, or lease, installment purchase, or other agreements, or certificates of participation therein, issued by or on behalf of a public entity.L. otes, commercial paper, or other evidences of indebtedness, or lease, installment purchase, or other agreements, or certificates of participation therein, issued by or on behalf of a public entity.L. 92: Entire article added, p. 949, § 1, effective April 29. L. 2004: (3) amended, p. 950, § 6, effective May 21. L. 2005: (1) amended, p. 880, § 1, effective June 1.
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