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MS SB3273

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tyler McCaughn

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Sebastopol Natural Gas District boundaries in Scott County to include additional sections in Township 8 North, Range 9 East in Scott County, Mississippi.

  • Authorizes Newton County, Leake County, and Neshoba County to participate in the district through separate legislation or board resolution, with specific geographic sections defined for each county's potential participation.

  • Establishes an interim board of commissioners consisting of the Scott County District Five Supervisor, Newton County District Three Supervisor (if authorized), and four resident members appointed by the Governor, with resident members to be elected by district users after natural gas service begins.

  • Authorizes the district to issue revenue bonds up to $15,000,000 to construct and acquire a natural gas transmission and distribution system, with bonds subject to user protest and potential election requirements.

  • Exempts the district's gas system from Mississippi Public Service Commission jurisdiction, treating it as a municipal gas system under state law.

Legislative Description

Sebastapol Natural Gas; authorize to expand territory.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/20/2025
Local and Private3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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