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MS HB569
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Randal Rushing
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AI Summary
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Public Service Commission shall determine rates for water services provided by municipalities to consumers residing outside the municipality's corporate boundaries, rather than municipalities setting their own rates.
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Amends Sections 21-27-17, 21-27-23, 21-27-39, and 77-3-1 of Mississippi Code to implement PSC rate-setting authority for extraterritorial water service.
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Removes the previous statutory limitation that rates for service outside municipal boundaries could not exceed twice the rate charged within the municipality.
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Brings forward Sections 19-5-177 and 51-8-31 regarding water district powers for possible future amendment.
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Takes effect July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Water service rates; Public Service Commission shall determine for service provided by a municipality for consumers outside of the municipality's corporate boundaries.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019