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MS HB1632
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brent Powell
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Community Public Wastewater System Infrastructure Sustainability Act" establishing a statewide accountability framework for wastewater systems serving at least 15 connections or 25 consumers year-round, whether publicly or privately owned
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Requires the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to develop a letter grade system (A through F) for wastewater systems based on permit compliance, operation and maintenance history, and infrastructure condition, with first grades to be published by January 1, 2028
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Creates the "Community Drinking Water Infrastructure Sustainability Act" establishing a parallel accountability system with letter grades for community public water systems, administered by the Mississippi Board of Health
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Mandates annual publication of assessment scores and letter grades on agency websites, with wastewater systems required to notify customers of their grades within 30 days of publication
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Authorizes certain utility districts to dissolve when a majority of landowners in the district sign and file a dissolution petition with the Chancery Court
Legislative Description
Community Public Wastewater System Infrastructure Sustainability Act; create.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/16/2026