Utility shutoffs; revise Governor's authority regarding.
HB 102 amends Mississippi law to shift authority over utility shutoff suspensions during emergencies from the Governor to local governing authorities. The bill revises Section 33-15-11 to allow cities or counties - not the Governor - to decide whether to suspend utility shutoffs (water, gas, electricity) when declared emergencies occur. This change aims to give local officials more flexibility in managing community needs during disasters. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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2
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Committee
1
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
Referred To Public Utilities
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vince Mangold
RRepublican
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