(a) The School Building Authority may by resolution, in accordance with the provisions of this article, issue revenue bonds of the authority from time to time, either to finance the cost of construction projects for public schools in this state, or to refund, at the discretion of the authority, bonds issued to finance the cost of the construction projects for public schools in this state and outstanding under and pursuant to the provisions of this article as in effect prior to July 20, 1993. The principal of, interest and redemption premium, if any, on such bonds shall be payable solely from the special fund herein provided for such payment.
(b) The School Building Authority may, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of West Virginia, issue general obligation bonds from time to time as authorized by referendum pursuant to resolution duly adopted by the Legislature, to finance the cost of construction projects for public schools in this state.