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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) The bonds issued under this amendment shall be direct general obligations of the State of Arkansas for the payment of the debt service on which the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas is irrevocably pledged as long as the bonds are outstanding.
(2) The bonds shall be payable from:
(A) The Arkansas Four-Lane Highway Construction and Improvement Bond Account; and
(B) General revenues of the state as that term is defined in the Revenue Stabilization Law, § 19-5-101 et seq.
(3) As necessary, the amount of general revenues is pledged to the payment of debt service on the bonds and shall be and remain pledged for these purposes.
(b)(1) This amendment shall constitute a contract between the State of Arkansas and the registered owners of all bonds issued under this amendment which shall never be impaired, and any violation of its terms, whether under purported legislative authority or otherwise, may be enjoined by the Circuit Court of Pulaski County upon the complaint of a bond owner or a taxpayer.
(2) The court shall, in any suit against the commission, the Treasurer of State, or other officer or official of the state prevent a diversion of any funds pledged under this amendment and shall compel the restoration of diverted funds, by injunction or mandamus.
(3) Without limitation as to any other appropriate remedy at law or in equity, a bond owner may, by an appropriate action, including without limitation injunction or mandamus, compel the performance of all covenants and obligations of the state, its officers, and officials.
(c) This amendment shall not create a right of any character with respect to the bonds, and a right of any character with respect to the bonds shall not arise under the amendment, unless the first series of bonds authorized by this amendment has been sold and delivered.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Constitution of 1874 Amendment 91, § 15. General obligation - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/arkansas-constitution-of-1874/ar-const-amend-91-sect-15/
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