HB2644

AN ACT to amend Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1991; as amended by Chapter 162 of the Private Acts of 1994; Chapter 140 of the Private Acts of 1996; Chapter 132 of the Private Acts of 1998; Chapter 64 of the Private Acts of 2005; Chapter 2 of the Private Acts of 2009 and Chapter 44 of the Private Acts of 2022; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the City of Bristol.

Introduced·2/24/26
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Amends the City of Bristol's charter to adjust election terms, establish city departments, and modify tax collection procedures.

This bill amends the City of Bristol's charter to adjust the election terms for city council members, establish specific city departments, and modify tax collection procedures. It sets staggered terms for council members, with three elected from districts and two at-large. The bill also establishes the Finance, Police, Fire, and Education departments within the city. Additionally, it modifies the tax collection process, including the time frame for delinquent tax collection and the discount offered for early payment.

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Private Acts Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 2

House

P2C, ref. to Private Acts Committee - State & Local Government Committee

Feb 26

House

Intro., P1C.

Feb 24

House

Filed for introduction