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MS HB841

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brent Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement that utility franchise ordinances be approved by a majority of qualified electors through a general or special election
  • Eliminates the requirement for municipal clerk to read ordinances aloud before votes, replacing it with a discretionary reading "upon request" of governing body members
  • Maintains existing requirements that franchise ordinances be introduced in writing at regular meetings and remain on file for public inspection for at least two weeks before final passage
  • Applies to ordinances granting franchises or rights to use streets, highways, bridges, or public places for utilities and similar purposes
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Municipal ordinance for granting of utility franchies or use of streets; remove municipal electorate approval of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Municipalities2/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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