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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 19-5-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Utility Districts To Dissolve Whenever A Majority Of The Landowners Of Any Such District Sign And File With The Clerk Of The Chancery Court By Which Such District Was Organized, Or In The County In Which Such District Was Organized, A Petition For The Dissolution Of Such District; To Provide That If The Commissioners Of A Water District Wish To Establish A Water Association, The Court Order Of Dissolution Shall Also Decree That Commissioners Incorporate As A Water Association Under The Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Newly Formed Water District Assets And Liabilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows for the dissolution of certain water districts if a majority of the landowners within the district sign and file a petition with the chancery court. The court will then hold a hearing to determine if dissolving the district is in the best interest of the landowners, and if so, will issue an order dissolving it, ensuring no further expenses or debts are incurred by the district's commissioners. Importantly, if the commissioners wish to transition to a water association, the dissolution order will also decree that they incorporate as a nonprofit association under the Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act, which governs the formation and operation of such organizations. The bill also brings forward existing law regarding the assets and liabilities of newly formed water districts for potential future amendments.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2786.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2786IN.htm |
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