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‑member city council and five‑member board of education, aligning them with state election timing and allowing all voters to vote for every seat. It also reduces the waiting period for new ordinances from 17 to 7 days and adjusts when property taxes become due, adding interest, penalties, and early‑payment discounts. These changes affect city officials, voters, and property owners in Bristol.

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