Establishes the Mississippi Rural Water Oversight Committee to oversee rural water providers.
The bill creates the Mississippi Rural Water Oversight Committee to oversee rural water providers. The committee will define terms, set membership, and require providers to obtain rate and capacity studies. Providers must develop asset management plans and set aside funds for refurbishment and replacement. The committee will maintain an approved list of entities to conduct rate studies. Providers in fiscal distress must file an improvement plan and cannot receive state financial assistance until approved.
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