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MS HB1900

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bounds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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