Gov. Parson Signs Four New Bills Into Law Regarding Public Utilities, Taxation & Military Memorials
1:15 Four new bills relating to public utilities, taxation, and military affairs have been signed into law by Governor Mike Parson. SB 44 Prohibits local governments from banning certain types of energy sources and modifies provisions of retail electric service providers relating to service territories. The bill also increases the competitive bidding process of external expenditures from 10 to 20 percent for water corporations, and provides an infrastructure replacement mechanism for certain water and sewer projects. HB 734 specifies how wind farms will be assessed for property tax purp...