Article XI-N of the Oregon State Constitution

In this post, we take a look at Article XI-N of the Oregon State Constitution.  The Article is entitled "Seismic Rehabilitation of Emergency Services Buildings".  As explained in the previous post, earthquakes are a hazard to Oregon.  The previous post dealt with school buildings ("Think of the children!") and this section deals with hospitals, fire stations and police stations.  This article is nearly word for word the same as the previous one.  There are 5 sections.

Section 1, subsection (1)

This subsection authorizes the issue of bonds up to the limit of one-fifth of one percent of the real market value of all property in the state.

Section 1, subsection (2)

This subsection guarantees any bonds that are issued under this Article.

Section 1, subsection (3)

This subsection provides definitions for "acute inpatient care facility" and "emergency services building."

Section 2

This section allows the legislature to repay the bond principal and interest from any funds other that ad valorem property taxes.

Section 3

This section authorizes rolling over of the bonds.

Section 4

This section directs the Legislature to enact laws to implement this Article.

Section 5

This section provides a catchall to state that if there are conflicts with other sections of the Constitution, these conflicts do not invalidate this Article.