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MS HB1021

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replace all references to "Public Service Commission" with "Mississippi Transportation Commission" throughout motor carrier law sections (77-7 and 77-9).

  • Replace references to "Interstate Commerce Commission" with "U.S. Department of Transportation" in motor carrier and railroad sections.

  • Maintain existing fee structures for motor carrier certificates, permits, and registration receipts ($50 for applications, $10 per receipt and per vehicle).

  • Effective July 1, 2016, transition agency expenses from dedicated regulation funds to State General Fund appropriations, with all user fees and charges deposited into the State General Fund.

  • Prohibit state agencies from charging other state agencies fees for services or resources provided under these sections, effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Motor carriers; conform code sections to reflect prior transfer of duties of the PSC to the Mississippi Transportation Commission.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/20/2017
Transportation1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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