This bill amends the current law regarding the election and term of supervisors of the checklist in towns. Specifically, it allows a city or town's legislative body to adopt a 3-year term for supervisors of the checklist, with one supervisor being elected each year over a 3-year cycle. The existing provision that mandates a 6-year term for supervisors remains in place unless changed by the local legislative body. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the changes in terms will not affect the current supervisors in office, ensuring that their constituencies and terms remain intact. In the event of a vacancy before the 2026 annual town election, the vacancy will be filled according to the existing laws governing supervisors of the checklist as they were prior to the 2025 annual town election. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of September 13, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41:46-a
As Amended by the House: 41:46-a
As Amended by the Senate: 41:46-a
Version adopted by both bodies: 41:46-a
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 41:46-a