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MS HB945

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipalities with populations of 150,000 or more from estimating water bills for customers after 120 days from when an accurate bill should have been provided
  • Requires municipalities to provide accurate water bills within the next billing cycle if a customer has not received one after 120 days have passed
  • Defines "estimating" as calculating average daily usage based on a customer's 30-day usage history
  • Extends the repeal date of Section 21-27-77 (the disputed or delinquent water and sewer accounts program) from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2026
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Water bills; prohibit certain municipalities from estimating water bills after 120 days.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Municipalities1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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