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MS HB1297
Bill
Status
Failed
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brent Powell
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 77-11-3 of the Mississippi Code to revise civil penalties for public utilities violating Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Standards
- Replaces the previous penalty structure (up to $1,000 per violation per day, with a $200,000 maximum for related violations) with penalties aligned to federal limits under 49 USC Section 60122 and 49 CFR 190.223
- Maintains the authority of the Mississippi Public Service Commission to impose penalties through chancery court proceedings with consideration for business size, violation severity, and good faith compliance efforts
- Allows the commission to compromise penalties subject to court approval, with collected amounts paid to the State Treasury
- Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Standard; revise penalty that may be assessed against public utility for violation of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Energy2/14/2025
Public Utilities1/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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