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MS HB747
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Burnett
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AI Summary
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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.
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Removes the previous restriction that prevented municipal governing authorities from abolishing or diminishing the powers of a public utilities commission without voter approval.
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Clarifies that the procedure for abolishing a commission requires a special election specifically called and held for that purpose.
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Does not affect the existing procedures for sale or lease of public utility systems under Section 21-27-33.
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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