Bill > HB337

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment for Madison County that would subject certain privately owned sewer systems to regulation by the Public Service Commission (PSC), which is a state agency that oversees utilities. Specifically, private entities operating sewer systems that use public roads, discharge to certain types of wastewater treatment facilities, and charge customers a flat fee or a fee based on water usage would be regulated by the PSC regarding their rates and charges. However, local governments or governmental utility service corporations (GUSCs) could opt out of PSC regulation if they enter into a rate control agreement with the private sewer system, though this opt-out power has limitations if the agreement becomes invalid or is terminated. The bill also outlines the process for holding an election on this proposed amendment and its ratification.

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