Kentucky SB344 proposes the merger of water districts to reduce costs and improve management.

Kentucky SB344 amends existing law to facilitate the merger of water districts, aiming to eliminate wasteful duplication of costs and efforts. The Public Service Commission is authorized to initiate investigations and studies to determine the advisability of such mergers. The bill outlines procedures for public hearings and the appointment of water commissioners in merged districts. It also ensures that outstanding obligations of merged districts are retired from collected funds. The merger aims to achieve greater economies, lower costs, and improved service to the public.

Kentucky SB344 proposes the merger of water districts to reduce costs and improve management.

Kentucky SB344 amends existing law to facilitate the merger of water districts, aiming to eliminate wasteful duplication of costs and efforts. The Public Service Commission is authorized to initiate investigations and studies to determine the advisability of such mergers. The bill outlines procedures for public hearings and the appointment of water commissioners in merged districts. It also ensures that outstanding obligations of merged districts are retired from collected funds. The merger aims to achieve greater economies, lower costs, and improved service to the public.