Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB30

Introduced
1/3/23  
Refer
1/3/23  

Caption

Public Service Commission; require to mandate annual filings by rural water associations.

Impact

The implementation of HB30 is intended to strengthen regulations over water and sewage services offered by nonprofits, ensuring they are subject to the same accountability measures that govern public utilities. By enforcing annual filings, the act aims to enhance public trust in these crucial services and allow consumers to better understand how their water and sewage services are being managed. This increased oversight is designed to protect the community's health and safety by ensuring the proper handling of utility operations.

Summary

House Bill 30 mandates the Mississippi Public Service Commission to require nonprofit corporations or associations providing water or sewage disposal services to make certain annual filings. This act aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the operation of these entities, particularly those whose governing bodies are either elected by the consumers or appointed by a county board of supervisors. The required filings include meeting minutes, bylaws, names and addresses of officers, audited financial statements, and results of any water tests conducted by the State Department of Health or federal regulators. The bill facilitates the commission's ability to monitor these services effectively.

Contention

During discussions surrounding HB30, various stakeholders expressed different views on the implications of the bill. Supporters argued that the increased transparency would benefit consumers by providing them with essential information about the operations of their local water and sewage services. However, some opponents raised concerns about the potential burden this could place on nonprofit organizations, arguing that the annual filings may lead to increased costs and administrative challenges. The debate highlighted the tension between the need for regulatory oversight and the operational realities of nonprofit service provision.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1337

Public Service Commission; require to mandate annual filings by rural water associations.

MS HB943

Public Service Commission; authorize to intervene in, arbitrate and/or mediate rate conflicts between water associations and rate payers.

MS HB1348

Wastewater treatment and rural water associations; bring forward provisions related to.

MS SB2455

Public Service Commission; restructure to include Public Utilities Staff.

MS SB2369

Municipally owned energy distribution systems; expand oversight.

MS HB1068

Water Quality Accountability Act; create.

MS SB2433

Regulation of public utilities; exempt distribution of water by eligible homeowners association to its own residents from.

MS HB439

State agencies; eliminate requirement to prepare and publish annual reports.

MS HB1569

Water districts; authorize Public Service Commission to investigate fairness of rates and to mediate disputes between districts.

MS HB697

Homeowner associations that provide water to its residents, certain; prohibit PSC from providing certain regulation of.

Similar Bills

MS SB2343

Department of Public Safety; revise jurisdiction of.

MS HB130

Capitol police; authorize transfer of compensatory leave from previous agency.

MS SB2344

Capitol Police; clarify jurisdiction over streets adjoining state property.

MS SB2117

Capitol Police; provide that accrued personal, medical and compensatory leave balances shall transfer from DFA to DPS.

MS HB1009

Department of Public Safety; require to provide report on hiring practices of employees within the Office of Capitol Police.

MS SB2180

CCID inferior Court and DPS; revision provisions related to.

MS SB2327

Capitol police; clarify jurisdiction to include violations of municipal codes and ordinances.

MS HB1059

Capitol Police; authorize to create and employ a part-time law enforcement reserve unit.