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 changes how Bristol elects its five city‑council members and five board‑of‑education members so elections line up with the November general election and all voters can vote for any seat, with four‑year terms. It also cuts the period an ordinance must wait before taking effect from 17 days to 7 days. Finally, it adjusts when property taxes are collected, adds penalties and interest for late payments, and offers discounts for early payment.

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