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MS HB1743

Bill

Status

Failed

4/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Orlando Paden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Board of Mayor and Commissioners of Clarksdale, Mississippi to call a special election on whether to abolish the Clarksdale Public Utilities Commission

  • Abolition of the utilities commission would require approval by a majority of qualified electors voting in the special election

  • If voters approve abolition, the Board of Mayor and Commissioners would assume control and operation of the utilities 30 days after election results are certified

  • The decision to call the special election is discretionary and must be done by resolution of the Board

Legislative Description

City of Clarksdale; authorize to hold special election where the majority of those voting will determine if its utilities commission is to be abolished.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/15/2016

Full Bill Text

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