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MS SB2926

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Giles Ward

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Sebastopol Natural Gas District boundaries to include participating areas in Scott, Newton, Leake, and Neshoba counties, with Newton, Leake, and Neshoba counties joining by separate resolution or legislation.

  • Authorizes the district's Board of Commissioners to issue revenue bonds up to $10,000,000 to finance construction of a natural gas transmission and distribution system.

  • Permits bonds to be sold on sealed bids at public sale or at private sale, at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners.

  • Establishes an interim board of six commissioners consisting of two county supervisors and four resident members appointed by the Governor, with residents later elected by utility users.

  • Declares the gas system exempt from Mississippi Public Service Commission jurisdiction and grants the district all powers necessary to construct, acquire, and operate the natural gas system.

Legislative Description

Sebastopol Natural Gas District; revise the boundaries of and authorize sale of bonds issued by at public or private sale.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/18/2013

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/29/2013
Local and Private3/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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