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MS HB1753

Bill

Status

Failed

4/5/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sam Creekmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the City of New Albany governing authorities to possess the same powers as a corporation formed under the Electric Power Association Law (Section 77-5-201 et seq.)

  • Permits the city to enter into interlocal agreements with any adjacent public utility

  • Requires City of New Albany Light, Gas and Water to first provide service to unserved customers and only provide service within its jurisdiction

  • Justifies authorization based on the area's high customer density of 14 or more customers per mile and the need to serve one-third of capacity outside municipal boundaries

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

City of New Albany; authorize to possess same powers as a rural EPA and to enter into certain interlocal agreements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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