Loading chat...
MS SB2814
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the Mississippi Water Quality Commission to provide oversight of local governments and nonprofit entities receiving state resources for water and sewer systems
- Commission composed of 7 members: 3 appointed by the Governor, 2 by the Lieutenant Governor (all requiring Senate confirmation), plus non-voting ex officio members from the Department of Health and Department of Environmental Quality
- Requires local governments and nonprofits operating water/sewer systems to immediately notify the commission upon receiving any Safe Drinking Water Act or related violation notice
- Commission oversees expenditure of state funds (excluding federal American Rescue Plan Act funds) provided to entities with Maximum Contaminant Level violations, requiring approval of spending plans before funds can be obligated
- State funds overseen by the commission cannot be used for administrative purposes or consulting fees
- Effective July 1, 2022, but contains conflicting language stating it shall be repealed on June 30, 2022
Legislative Description
Mississippi Water Quality Commission; create for the purpose of providing oversight of certain water and sewer systems.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Conservation and Water Resources2/15/2022
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
No bill text available