House Bill 2649 amends various provisions of Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1991, specifically concerning the governance structure and election processes for the City of Bristol. The bill establishes that city council elections will occur on the first Tuesday in November of even-numbered years, starting with the November 2022 election, and allows any qualified voter to nominate candidates regardless of their residential district. It also stipulates that council members and board of education members will serve four-year terms, with elections for district and non-district seats staggered. Additionally, the bill modifies the timeline for tax collection and penalties, reducing the interest period for unpaid taxes and allowing for discounts on timely payments.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new sections that clarify the roles of the city recorder and the board of education regarding the management of school funds and the admission of non-resident students. The city recorder will act as the ex officio treasurer for the board of education, and the city council will set tuition policies for students residing outside the city limits. The act requires a two-thirds vote from the legislative body of the City of Bristol for it to take effect, emphasizing the need for local approval of these changes.