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MississippiHB 13052026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight.

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Signed by Governor

Public UtilitiesEnergy

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Less state oversight of local utility rates

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Commission has less authority over rates for adequately provided city gas, water, electricity, and sewage service. This applies within city limits and up to one mile outside them. The law also limits rate oversight for some cooperative gas and electric services, certain nonprofit water and sewage services, and water districts. It does not set new rates or change bills.

State commission keeps rate dispute role

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Mississippi Public Service Commission keeps exclusive authority over many utility rate matters. It can set retail rates and hear challenges to rates, bills, and supporting information. The law also bars the Commission from regulating natural gas production, gathering, and certain sales or distribution near the gas field, as well as the internal affairs of covered entities.

Audits for struggling city-owned utilities

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Commission can hire firms for annual audits of city-owned utilities with a Department of Health rating of D or F. The mayor or a supermajority of the city council can request an audit. The utility pays the audit cost, and findings are due to the Commission and Public Utilities Staff by December 1 each year. The Commission sets civil fines for violations; the law gives no fine amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 310 • No: 16

House vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 110 • No: 0 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 50 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 38 • No: 11 • Other: 3

House vote • 2/10/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 112 • No: 3 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    3/31/2026Senate

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/31/2026House

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026House

  8. Conferees Named Carter,Williams,McMahan

    3/17/2026Senate

  9. Conferees Named Powell,McKnight,Rushing

    3/12/2026House

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/12/2026House

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/11/2026Senate

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/10/2026Senate

  13. Amended

    3/10/2026Senate

  14. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/3/2026Senate

  15. Referred To Energy

    2/17/2026Senate

  16. Transmitted To Senate

    2/12/2026House

  17. Passed As Amended

    2/10/2026House

  18. Amended

    2/10/2026House

  19. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/10/2026House

  20. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    1/28/2026House

  21. Referred To Public Utilities

    1/19/2026House

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