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MS HB482
Bill
Status
2/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Guice
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 19-5-195 to require board of commissioners for water, sewer, garbage disposal, or fire protection districts to obtain approval from the board of supervisors before implementing any increase in rates, fees, tolls, or charges.
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Board of supervisors must document in official meeting minutes the reasons and justifications provided by the district commissioners for the proposed rate increase.
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Effective date of July 1, 2010 for the approval requirement.
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Maintains existing authority of district commissioners to prescribe reasonable rates and charges necessary for operation, maintenance, bond payments, and system improvements.
Legislative Description
Board of commissioners for certain utility districts; require to receive approval of board of supervisors before rate increase allowed.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2010