HB140 Summary

• Allows privately owned sewer and wastewater systems that are affiliated with (under common ownership and control of) already-regulated systems to elect to become subject to Public Service Commission jurisdiction by filing a notice with the commission.

• Affiliated systems must maintain their existing rates until the Public Service Commission establishes new rates, which shall continue in effect until finalized.

• Requires the Public Service Commission to combine capital expenditures and operating expenses of affiliated and regulated systems to establish a single rate structure and rates for all customers, unless adjustments are necessary due to pre-existing obligations or circumstances unique to specific service areas.

• Does not apply in counties with local constitutional amendments authorizing wastewater utility regulation, except to the extent permitted by such amendments, and does not infringe on Jefferson County Board of Health authority under Act No. 659 (1978).

• Becomes effective October 1, 2025.