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MS HB524

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/26/2013

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bounds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to contract with electric public utilities to transfer ownership and operation of electrical infrastructure in state parks.

  • Allows electric utilities to perform upgrades to state park electrical infrastructure to meet utility standards and assess upgrade costs to the department under agreed-upon terms.

  • Exempts agreements between the department and electric utilities from public purchasing and competitive bidding requirements under Section 31-7-13.

  • Permits electric utilities to construct, maintain, operate and control electric distribution substations, transmission lines, and related electrical equipment within state parks.

  • Effective July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Dept. of Wildlife; authorize to enter into agreement with local EPAs to maintain and operate state park electrical infrastructure.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/26/2013

Committee Referrals

Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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