HB336

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel Relating To The Power To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds.

Chamber Passed·5/12/26
Draft Text

Amends the Town of Laurel's charter to allow borrowing and bond issuance for municipal improvements without special elections or referendums.

The bill amends the Town of Laurel's charter to allow the Town Council to borrow money and issue bonds for municipal improvements without requiring special elections or referendums. The bonds can be issued for purposes such as constructing or repairing highways, streets, or water and sewage systems, and purchasing real estate for municipal purposes. The Town Council can authorize the issuance of bonds up to $17,000,000.00 without adhering to certain debt limits or budgeting obligations. The bonds can be sold at public or private sale, and the Town's credit is pledged for their payment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 40–0 · May 12
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

40 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

May 20

3:00 PM

Elections & Government Affairs

May 6

3:00 PM

Administration

History

May 21

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 5 Favorable

May 12

House

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT

May 12

Senate

Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate