MS SB2733

Amends Section 77-3-79, Mississippi Code of 1972, to prohibit public utilities from including charitable or civic contributions in any amount as costs or expenses for rate-making purposes.

Requires public utilities to file annual reports with the Public Service Commission detailing expenditures for business gifts, entertainment, advertising, and public relations expenses claimed for rate-making purposes.

Maintains existing prohibition on allowing legislative-advocacy expenses as costs or expenses for rate-making purposes.

Establishes filing deadlines not to exceed 60 days from the due date set by the commission, with authority to extend for urgent matters.

Takes effect July 1, 2015.