PUBLIC SERVICE COMN: Provides for the authority of the Public Service Commission. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE SG RV See Note)

Senate Bill 242 transfers the authority for approving water and sewerage rates for the city of New Orleans from the New Orleans City Council to the Public Service Commission. This change directly affects the Public Service Commission, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, and New Orleans residents. The bill also grants the Public Service Commission new powers to examine, audit, and review the financial records and operations of the Sewerage and Water Board, including the ability to issue subpoenas for relevant documents.