Bristol - Subject to local approval, revises election provisions for city council and the board of education to comply with changes to general election law; reduces the time after final passage for an ordinance to take effect from 17 days to seven days; changes the due dates for property taxes; creates a department of education. - Amends Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1991; as amended.

Summary

The bill revises how the City of Bristol elects its council members and school board, aligning elections with state general election dates and allowing all city voters to vote for every seat. It also reduces the waiting period for ordinances to become effective from 17 days to seven days and modifies property tax collection dates, penalties, and early‑payment discounts. These changes aim to streamline local governance and improve tax administration.

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