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MS HB747

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Burnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 21-27-15 of the Mississippi Code to allow municipalities with a public utilities commission to abolish the commission by majority vote of qualified electors at a special election.

  • Removes the previous restriction that prevented municipal governing authorities from abolishing or diminishing the powers of a public utilities commission without voter approval.

  • Clarifies that the procedure for abolishing a commission requires a special election specifically called and held for that purpose.

  • Does not affect the existing procedures for sale or lease of public utility systems under Section 21-27-33.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Municipal public utilities commission; may be abolished by a majority vote of elector voting in a special election.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Municipalities1/17/2019

Full Bill Text

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