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File Nos. 811-4906 and 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [ X ]
Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ]
Post-Effective Amendment No. 26 [ X ]
and
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 [ X ]
Amendment No. 26 [ X ]
(Check appropriate box or boxes)
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (212) 922-6020
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
200 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10166
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)
__X__ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
____ on ______________ pursuant to paragraph (b)
_____ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (i)
_____ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (i)
_____ 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) (ii)
_____ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a) (ii) of Rule 485
Registrant has registered an indefinite number of shares of its Beneficial
Interest under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Sec. 24(f) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940. Registrant's Rule 24f-2 Notice for the fiscal
year ended April 30, 1996 was filed June 26, 1996.
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: CONNECTICUT SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
1,483,724 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,003 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 10, 1996; i.e. $12.53
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 1,483,724 X $12.53 = $18,591,062
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 1,457,387 X $12.53 = $18,261,059
26,337 X $12.53 = $ 330,003
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: FLORIDA SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
1,676,417 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,001 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 6, 1996; i.e. $15.05
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 1,676,417 X $15.05 = $25,230,076
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 1,654,490 X $15.05 = $24,900,075
21,927 X $15.05 = $ 330,001
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: GEORGIA SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
83,464 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,002 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 6, 1996; i.e. $14.02
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 83,464 X $14.02 = $1,170,165
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 59,926 X $14.02 = $ 840,163
23,538 X $14.02 = $ 330,002
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: MARYLAND SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
1,729,867 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,007 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 6, 1996; i.e. $13.41
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 1,729,867 X $13.41 = $23,197,517
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 1,705,258 X $13.41 = $22,867,510
24,609 X $13.41 = $ 330,007
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: MASSACHUSETTS SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
349,537 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,003 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 6, 1996; i.e. $12.10
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 349,537 X $12.10 = $4,229,398
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 322,264 X $12.10 = $3,899,395
27,273 X $12.10 = $ 330,003
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: MICHIGAN SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
654,495 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$329,997 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 5, 1996; i.e. $16.07
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 654,495 X $16.07 = $10,517,728
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 633,960 X $16.07 = $10,187,731
20,535 X $16.07 = $ 329,997
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: MINNESOTA SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
529,299 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,005 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 5, 1996; i.e. $15.96
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 529,299 X $15.96 = $8,447,614
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 508,622 X $15.96 = $8,117,609
20,677 X $15.96 = $ 330,005
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: NORTH CAROLINA SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
300,603 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,006 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 5, 1996; i.e. $14.05
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 300,603 X $14.05 = $4,223,473
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 277,115 X $14.05 = $3,893,467
23,488 X $14.05 = $ 330,006
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: NORTH CAROLINA SERIES - CLASS B
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
42,601 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,007 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 5, 1996; i.e. $13.41
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 42,601 X $13.41 = $571,286
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 17,992 X $13.41 = $241,279
24,609 X $13.41 = $330,007
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: OHIO SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
1,110,421 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,002 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 5, 1996; i.e. $13.43
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 1,110,421 X $13.43 = $14,912,949
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 1,085,849 X $13.43 = $14,582,947
24,572 X $13.43 = $ 330,002
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: PENNSYLVANIA SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
240,700 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,014 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 10, 1996; i.e. $17.19
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 240,700 X $17.19 = $4,137,633
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 221,502 X $17.19 = $3,807,619
19,198 X $17.19 = $ 330,014
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: TEXAS SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
276,341 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,003 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 10, 1996; i.e. $22.20
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 276,341 X $22.20 = $6,134,770
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 261,476 X $22.20 = $5,804,767
14,865 X $22.20 = $ 330,003
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT FILE NOS. 811-4906 AND 33-10238
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
For Registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of Securities of Open-End
Management Investment Companies registered on Form N-1A.
A. Exact name of Company specified in Charter:
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND: VIRGINIA SERIES - CLASS A
B. Complete address of Company's principal executive offices:
c/o The Dreyfus Corporation, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166
C. Name and complete address of agent for service:
Mark N. Jacobs, Esq.
The Dreyfus Corporation
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166
D. Title and amount of Securities being registered (number of shares or
other units):
135,198 Shares (See Note Below)
E. Proposed aggregate offering price to the public of the securities being
registered:
$330,007 (Determined on the basis of the closing
price on December 10, 1996; i.e. $17.69
per share (See Note Below))
F. Amount of filing fee, computed at one thirty-third of one percent of
the proposed maximum aggregate offering price to the public:
$100 (See Note Below)
G. Approximate date of proposed public offering:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this
Registration Statement, and thereafter from day to day
NOTE: Shares to be registered pursuant to Rule 24e-2
Aggregate
Offering Price
Total Shares Registered: 135,198 X $17.69 = $2,391,653
Less Adjustment for Shares
Redeemed in excess of Shares
Sold during Fiscal Year
ended April 30, 1996: 116,543 X $17.69 = $2,061,646
18,655 X $17.69 = $ 330,007
Fee at 1/33 of 1% $ 100
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CONSENT OF STROOCK & STROOCK & LAVAN
The Consent of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, counsel to the Registrant, has
been included in their Opinion filed as Exhibit 10 to this Amendment to the
Registration Statement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets all the
requirements for effectiveness of this Amendment to the Registration Statement
pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused
this Amendment to the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York, and State of
New York, on the 23rd day of December, 1996 .
PREMIER STATE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND
BY: /s/ Marie E. Connolly*
MARIE E. CONNOLLY, PRESIDENT
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this Amendment to the Registration Statement
has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the
date indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE
/s/ Marie E. Connolly* President and Treasurer
Marie E. Connolly (Principal Executive, Financial
and Accounting Officer)
/s/ Joseph S. DiMartino* Chairman of the Board
Joseph S. DiMartino
/s/ Clifford L. Alexander, Jr.* Trustee
Clifford L. Alexander, Jr.
/s/ Peggy C. Davis* Trustee
Peggy C. Davis
/s/ Ernest Kafka* Trustee
Ernest Kafka
/s/ Saul B. Klaman* Trustee
Saul B. Klaman
/s/ Nathan Leventhal* Trustee
Nathan Leventhal
*BY: /s/ Elizabeth A. Bachman
Elizabeth A. Bachman, Attorney-in-Fact
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