Bolivar County; authorize to create utility district to own, control, operate and maintain Choctaw Sewer Association System.

HB 1870 authorizes Bolivar County’s Board of Supervisors to create a new utility district specifically for the Choctaw Sewer Association system in the community of Choctaw. This district would directly own, operate, and maintain the existing sewer infrastructure - including lift stations, treatment lagoons, and pipes - transferring responsibility from the current association. The bill establishes a governing board of commissioners (3-5 members) to manage the system, exempting it from certain regulatory approvals, and allows the district to contract services, collect fees, and partner with water associations to address delinquent payments. The change aims to resolve long-standing system disrepair by creating a dedicated entity focused on maintenance and improvement.