The bill amends Chapter 637 of the Public Laws of 1910 to validate and ratify amendments to the charter of the Harrisville Fire District in the town of Burrillville, which were adopted and approved by the electors on November 19, 2024. Key changes include reducing the operating committee from seven to five members, with one member elected for a three-year term at the first annual meeting following the passage of the charter, while the remaining members will complete the terms for which they were elected. The budget approval process is modified to allow the committee to increase budget items by up to 5% without prior approval, an increase from the previous limit of 2.5%.

Additionally, the bill updates meeting procedures, including notice requirements to be published in a weekly newspaper or one with a digital platform, and defines a quorum as ten electors for the annual meeting of the district or any special district meeting. The operating committee is required to provide notice of meetings by August 22nd each year.

The bill also establishes a fire department with the authority to provide various emergency services and grants the operating committee the power to enter contracts related to taxes or fees on electricity generation facilities. It outlines the district's authority to issue bonds and emphasizes its tax-exempt status while ensuring compliance with state laws regarding open meetings and public records. The act will take effect upon passage.