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News  |  Anne Summerhays  • 
February 8, 2023

Mississippi House passes legislation requiring municipalities to bill water, sewer based on usage

The measure’s author, Rep. Shanda Yates, said the legislation is “specifically designed to make sure that billing is equitable.” On Tuesday, by a vote of 83-28, the Mississippi House passed H.B. 698 which would “ensure just, reasonable and transparent billing for municipal water, wastewater and sewer services.” A similar measure, S.B. 2338, passed the Mississippi…
News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
February 7, 2023

Proposed utility authority could soon gain control of Jackson’s water system

Metro area delegation oppose the bill, saying it’s a taking of the system by the State. It passed the Senate by a vote of 34-15. The Mississippi Senate moved forward with a piece of legislation that would create a regional utility authority to oversee Jackson’s water system. The bill was presented by State Senator David…