The committee is specifically charged with, but not limited to, the following responsibilities: (1) to review, prior to approval by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, the establishment of any permanent improvement project and the source of funds for any such project not previously authorized specifically by the General Assembly; (2) to study the amount and nature of existing general obligation and institutional bond obligations and the capability of the State to fulfill such obligations based on current and projected revenues; (3) to recommend priorities of future bond issuance based on the social and economic needs of the State; (4) to recommend prudent limitations of bond obligations related to present and future revenue estimates; (5) to consult with independent bond counsel and other nonlegislative authorities on such matters and with fiscal officials of other states to gain in-depth knowledge of capital management and assist in the formulation of short- and long-term recommendations for the General Assembly; (6) to carry out all of the above assigned responsibilities in consultation and cooperation with the executive branch of government and the authority; (7) to recommendations for the General Assembly; (6) to carry out all of the above assigned responsibilities in consultation and cooperation with the executive branch of government and the authority; (7) to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly annually or more frequently if deemed advisable by the committee. HISTORY: 1976 Act No. 761, Section 3; 1979 Act No. 194, Part I, Section 10; 2014 Act No. 121 (S.22), Pt VII, Section 18.B, eff July 1, 2015.
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