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MS SB2213

Bill

Status

Passed

3/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Willie Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces all references to "Public Service Commission" with "Mississippi Transportation Commission" throughout motor carrier laws (Sections 77-7 and 77-9 of Mississippi Code).

  • Replaces references to "Interstate Commerce Commission" with "U.S. Department of Transportation" in motor carrier and railroad regulatory provisions.

  • Ratifies all certificates of public convenience and necessity previously issued by the commission as valid and enforceable under the new regulatory structure.

  • Maintains existing fee schedules for motor carrier applications ($50), permits ($50), duplicate certificates/permits ($2), and annual vehicle receipts ($10).

  • Directs all fees and user charges collected by the commission to be deposited into the State General Fund effective July 1, 2016, with agency expenses covered by state appropriation rather than special regulatory funds.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/19/2018
Highways and Transportation1/9/2018

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