This bill amends the current law regarding the election and term lengths of supervisors of the checklist in towns. Specifically, it allows local legislative bodies to adopt a new term length of three years for these supervisors, enabling towns to elect one supervisor each year over a three-year cycle. The existing law mandates a six-year term for supervisors, with specific provisions for those elected in the 1974 and 1976 state general elections. The new language inserted into the law states, "A city or town's legislative body may adopt a 3-year term for supervisors of the checklist, electing one each year over a 3 year cycle."

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. If a vacancy occurs before the 2026 annual town election, it will be filled according to the existing laws governing the supervisors of the checklist as they were prior to this amendment. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

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