Municipally owned energy distribution systems; expand oversight.

SB 2788 would require city-owned electricity and water utilities in Mississippi to undergo annual independent audits by third-party firms. These audits would assess financial and operational practices, with results reported to the Public Service Commission and public utilities staff by December 1 each year. Municipal utilities directly affected include all city-run water and energy systems operating under local government ownership. The bill, which died in committee in February 2026, would have imposed civil fines for non-compliance but never became law.