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HB 1535

BEAM Act; make certain revisions to.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jay McKnight

HB 1535 proposes unspecified revisions to Mississippi's BEAM Act energy legislation, referred to Public Utilities Committee for review.

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Bill Summary · HB 1535

Legislative bill overview

HB 1535, the BEAM Act, proposes revisions to an existing Mississippi law (likely the Bipartisan Energy Act Measure or similar). The bill was introduced by Jay McKnight and referred to the Public Utilities Committee on January 19, 2026. Without access to the specific text, the exact nature of these revisions cannot be determined from the available information.

Why is this important

Public utility legislation directly affects electricity rates, service reliability, and energy policy for Mississippi residents and businesses. Revisions to energy laws can influence renewable energy adoption, grid modernization investments, and utility company operations. Committee referral to Public Utilities indicates the legislature considers this a substantive policy matter warranting expert technical review.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific revisions are not detailed in available summaries, making it difficult to identify actual points of disagreement without reviewing the full bill text
  • Utility regulation typically involves tension between consumer costs, utility profitability, and infrastructure investment priorities
  • Energy policy revisions may affect different stakeholder groups (consumers, utilities, renewable energy providers, ratepayers) differently

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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