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MS HB1399
Bill
Status
Passed
3/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Willie Bailey
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 43-35-504 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to waive the viability determination requirement for community development block grants related to portable water supplies necessary for operating municipal sewage treatment systems
- Under existing law, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority cannot award block grants for improvements to public water systems unless the system is determined to be viable
- The viability determination process involves written recommendations from the State Health Officer and the Executive Director of the Public Utilities Staff before a preliminary determination is made
- Creates a new subsection (3) establishing that grants for portable water supply needed for municipal sewage treatment operations are exempt from the viability requirement, adding to an existing exception for systems that may become viable through the grant or in extreme emergencies
- Takes effect immediately upon passage; introduced by Representative Bailey during the 2010 Regular Session and sent to the Governor
Legislative Description
Block grants for improvements to water systems; waive determination of viability for certain water system.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/15/2010
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