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Context: The Senate Energy Committee last week advanced a bill that would place Jackson’s water and sewer systems under a separate utility authority. The bill would remove the city’s majority control of the authority’s board.

Previously: In February, the House passed a HB1677 that would create the “Metro Jackson Authority” and be led by a nine-member board that would include Jackson’s mayor, two members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the Jackson City Council and the president or designee of the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce. The governor and lieutenant governor would also appoint members who live or work in the service area.

What’s the catch? The Senate’s version of the bill would allow the mayors of Ridgeland and Byram to make direct appointments and replace the Chamber of Commerce appointee with another named by the governor. Notably, the Senate version gives Jackson city officials direct power over only three board seats, down from five in the House version.

 The bill also contains a reverse repealer.

Quiz question: What is the main purpose of a reverse repealer?

Email your answer to newsletter@mississippitoday.org with your first name and last initial, and we’ll shout you out in the next quiz post.

Last week’s answer: Committee chair

Congratulations to last week’s winners: Connie C., Mac D., and Rita H.

READ MORE: Senators tweak Jackson water bill, city loses majority of board power

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