Mississippi HB1775: Greenwood Utilities Commission; authorize to bottle and sell its water directly to consumers.

What the bill says

An act to authorize the greenwood utilities commission to bottle and sell water sourced from its municipal supply directly to consumers; and for related purposes.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GREENWOOD UTILITIES COMMISSION TO BOTTLE AND SELL WATER SOURCED FROM ITS MUNICIPAL SUPPLY DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. (1) The Greenwood Utilities Commission is authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to bottle and sell water sourced from its municipal supply directly to consumers. The sell of such bottled water will diversify revenue streams, create local jobs and promote the high qualify of Greenwood's natural resources. (2) The Greenwood Utilities Commission shall comply with all state and federal health, safety and labeling regulations governing bottled water production and distribution. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

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Sponsors

• Oliver, Karl (R, 46) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 3, 2025: Died In Committee
2. February 18, 2025: Referred To Local and Private Legislation

Common questions

What is HB1775?

HB1775 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Greenwood Utilities Commission; authorize to bottle and sell its water directly to consumers.

What does HB1775 do?

In its own words: An act to authorize the greenwood utilities commission to bottle and sell water sourced from its municipal supply directly to consumers; and for related purposes.

What is the status of HB1775?

Failed as of April 3, 2025. Latest action: Died In Committee (April 3, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1775?

Oliver, Karl (R, 46).

Where is the official record for HB1775?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1775.xml