Senate Bill 2981, also known as House Bill 2994, amends the election procedures and governance structure for the Town of Viola. The bill establishes that the Warren County Election Commission will conduct elections every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, starting with the election on November 5, 2024. It specifies that two aldermen and one mayor will be elected, with voting eligibility extended to residents and property owners within the town. The bill also outlines the qualifications for candidates, requiring them to be citizens of Viola, residents, and at least 21 years old.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for the newly elected officials to convene and elect a Vice-Mayor, Recorder, and Marshal. It removes Section 14 from the previous law and ensures that no current officeholder will be removed or have their term shortened due to these changes. The act will take effect upon a two-thirds approval vote from the legislative body of the Town of Viola, with the presiding officer responsible for certifying the outcome to the secretary of state.