Senate Bill 2711, also known as House Bill 2649, amends Chapter 84 of the Private Acts of 1991 for the City of Bristol, primarily focusing on the election process for city council and board of education members. The bill mandates that elections for city council members will be held on the first Tuesday in November of even-numbered years, starting in November 2022. It allows any qualified voter to nominate candidates for any seat, irrespective of their residential district, and sets the terms of office for council and board of education members at four years. The bill also modifies tax collection procedures, reducing the time frame for certain tax-related actions from seventeen days to seven days, and requires ordinances to include an effective date clause.

Additionally, the bill designates the city recorder as the ex officio treasurer of the board of education, outlining their responsibilities in managing state, county, and federal funds for schools. It introduces provisions for admitting non-resident students to city schools, allowing the board of education to set tuition rates for these students. The bill emphasizes the need for a two-thirds vote from the legislative body of the City of Bristol for it to take effect, ensuring local approval and public welfare in its implementation.