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MS HB425

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charles Beckett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 77-3-5 of the Mississippi Code to clarify that the Public Service Commission lacks jurisdiction over governance, management, and internal affairs of certain gas or electricity providers.

  • Exempts cooperative gas or electric power associations from rate regulation when providing service to members, except in municipalities as provided by Section 77-3-17.

  • Maintains existing exemptions from PSC rate regulation for municipalities, nonprofit water/sewage corporations, and water districts.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Public Service Commission; may not regulate management or internal affairs of certain gas or electricity public utilities.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy2/9/2015
Public Utilities1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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