SB2706

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

SB2706 amends the City of Bristol's charter to modify tax collection, council member elections, and school board operations.

SB2706 amends the City of Bristol's charter to change tax collection procedures, council member elections, and school board operations. It allows the City of Bristol to extend the tax collection period without penalty or interest for up to three months. The bill modifies the election process for city council members, stipulating that candidates for district seats must reside in those districts, while candidates for at-large seats can be nominated by any qualified voter. It also adjusts the terms of council members, starting their terms in January following their election.

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History

Mar 2

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill

Feb 24

Senate

Filed for introduction