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MS HB713

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Bounds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the Public Utilities Staff from the Mississippi Budget Transparency and Simplification Act of 2016, which had required its expenses to be funded through State General Fund appropriations
  • Creates the Public Utilities Staff Regulation Fund as a separate funding mechanism for the Public Utilities Staff's operating expenses
  • Continues funding the Public Service Commission through State General Fund appropriations while separating the Public Utilities Staff's funding stream
  • Directs the Department of Revenue to deposit utility taxes into the Public Utilities Staff Regulation Fund in proportion to the Staff's legislative appropriation relative to the Public Service Commission's appropriation
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Utilities Staff; remove from the provisions of the MS Budget Transparency and Simplification Act.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy2/17/2026
Public Utilities1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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