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MississippiHB 15582026 Regular SessionHouse

Tishomingo County Water District; revise provisions relating to compensation and reimbursement.

Sponsored By: Lester Carpenter (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Public UtilitiesEnergy

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Who can serve and $50,000 bond

Beginning July 1, 2026, to serve as a water-district commissioner you must live in the county, be of good reputation, own land or run a business in the district, be over 25, and be of sound mind. Before taking office, you must post a bond of at least $50,000 payable to the State of Mississippi. The clerk of the board of supervisors must approve and file the bond. You must also take the constitutional oath before the board clerk and file it with your bond.

Meeting pay and limits for commissioners

Beginning July 1, 2026, commissioners are paid per meeting. In general, the board sets the rate, up to the state limit in Section 25-3-69. Commissioners are repaid for necessary expenses under Section 25-3-41. For listed districts, including the Tishomingo County Water District, pay can be up to $84 per meeting. For these listed districts, the 24-meeting yearly cap on paid meetings does not apply. For other districts, pay is limited to 24 meetings each year.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lester Carpenter

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 169 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/9/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/5/2026

Passed

Yes: 118 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/17/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/11/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/11/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/10/2026Senate

  5. Passed

    3/9/2026Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/2/2026Senate

  7. Referred To Energy

    2/17/2026Senate

  8. Transmitted To Senate

    2/6/2026House

  9. Passed

    2/5/2026House

  10. Title Suff Do Pass

    1/28/2026House

  11. Referred To Public Utilities

    1/19/2026House

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