Mississippi - Session 2026
Title: Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Utility Act; expand provisions concerning promulgation of rules and regulations.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-745, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY AND EXPAND THE RIGHTS, POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF COUNTY AUTHORITIES AND REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITIES CREATED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT; TO PROVIDE A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL FOR WATER, WASTEWATER AND STORMWATER SERVICES WITH CERTIFICATED AREAS; TO PROHIBIT UTILITY SERVICE AND PROVIDE PENALTIES THEREFOR; TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY TO THE COUNTY AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL POWERS GRANTED HEREIN ARE SUPPLEMENTAL TO, AND NOT IN LIMITATION OF, ANY OTHER RIGHTS, POWERS, OR REMEDIES PROVIDED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GULF REGION UTILITY ACT OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-12 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-12 | Latest Action | (S) Died In Committee |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SB 3410 | City of Brandon and West Rankin Utility Authority; authorize to enter agreements w/data center for water & wastewater infrastructure. | unknown |
| HB 1305 | Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight. | enrolled |
| HB 1390 | State agencies; revise certain provisions in FY26 appropriations to. | unknown |
| HB 1393 | Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; create. | enrolled |
| HB 1563 | Municipal utilities; revise composition of the commission to include one person who is a customer that receives service by such utility. | enrolled |
| HB 1612 | Department of Public Safety; consolidate offices and revise provisions related to. | enrolled |
| HB 1677 | Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; create. | enrolled |
| SB 2917 | Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds. | unknown |