Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; enact.

SB 2611 creates the Metro Jackson Water Authority to manage Jackson's water and wastewater systems after federal court-appointed third-party managers end their oversight. The authority would lease the city's water infrastructure through a negotiated agreement, with the goal of ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable service for Jackson residents. Key provisions include establishing a governing board, requiring competitive procurement for major contracts, granting tax-exempt status for authority property, and allowing the authority to borrow funds via bonds to cover operations and capital needs. The bill directly affects Jackson residents, the City of Jackson (as the current system owner), and the new authority, aiming to transition management from temporary federal oversight to a permanent local structure.