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MS HB1900
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scott Bounds
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $4,938,517 from the State General Fund and $464,494 from special funds to the Mississippi Public Service Commission for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
- Authorizes 48 permanent positions and 6 time-limited positions with $4,372,677 allocated for personal services including salaries, wages, and fringe benefits
- Sets performance targets including handling 169 utility docket cases, 4,600 utility complaints with 3-day average resolution time, and conducting 900 pipeline inspections
- Prohibits funds from being used to form or staff a consumer advocacy division within the Public Service Commission
- Requires the Commission to report to legislative committees by August 1, 2026 on time expended on each regulated entity during fiscal year 2026
Legislative Description
Appropriation; Public Service Commission.
Last Action
Returned For Concurrence
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/27/2026
Appropriations B2/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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