District of Columbia Government Downtown Sports Arena and Convention Center Financing Act of 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1192-1193)
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 7, 1995
District of Columbia Government Downtown Sports Arena and Convention Center Financing Act of 1995 - Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to authorize an agency or instrumentality of the District of Columbia (agency) with authority to issue bonds, notes, or other obligations to issue such obligations to borrow money to finance, refinance, or assist in the development, construction, and operation of a downtown sports and entertainment complex and convention center. Provides that any resolutions authorizing the issuance of obligations by such agency may provide for: (1) the payment of such an obligation from available revenues, including assets, property, or designated fees and taxes; and (2) the securing of such an obligation by the mortgage of real property or the creation of any security interest in available revenues. Provides that prohibitions against a District officer or employee obligating or expending any amount that has not been approved by an Act of Congress shall not apply to proceeds of, payments on, or amounts expended to secure such obligations. Provides that revenue bonds or other obligations issued by an agency may create a security interest in certain District revenues, including designated taxes or fees, as additional security for payment. Provides that such obligations shall not constitute general obligations of the District, a pledge of the faith and credit or taxing power of the District, a debt of the District, or lending of the public credit for private undertakings.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1192-1193)
Referred to the Subcommittee on District of Columbia.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E859)
Introduced in House
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