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MS SB2210

Bill

Status

Failed

4/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Bolivar County Board of Supervisors to establish a utility district within the Choctaw community to own, control, operate, and maintain the Choctaw Sewer Association system, including lift stations, treatment lagoons, and pipes

  • Permits the county to use general funds or grant money to repair and improve the sewer system prior to transferring it to the new utility district

  • Creates a board of commissioners (3-5 members) appointed by the Board of Supervisors, with initial 2-year terms followed by 5-year terms, to govern the utility district independently

  • Exempts the utility district from obtaining a certificate of convenience and public necessity from the Mississippi Public Service Commission since the system already exists

  • Allows the utility district to collect delinquent sewer fees by partnering with water associations to shut off water service for customers 60 or more days past due on sewer payments

Legislative Description

Bolivar County; authorize to create utility district to own, control, operate and maintain Choctaw Sewer Association system.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

4/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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