The bill enacts amendments to the charter of the City of Rutland, which were approved by voters on November 5, 2024, and March 4, 2025. It includes provisions for the Board of Aldermen to set penalties for ordinance violations, with the maximum penalty now aligned with the limits set under 24 V.S.A. 1974, rather than a fixed term of imprisonment or fine. Additionally, the bill modifies the assessment of taxes, updating various tax rates and introducing a new tax for police equipment replacement, while also clarifying the process for purchasing and requisitioning city property.

Furthermore, the bill revises the composition and appointment process for the Board of Commissioners, specifying that it will consist of the City Treasurer, one member appointed by the Board of Aldermen, six residents appointed by the Mayor, and one property owner from Rutland County. The terms of the commissioners are standardized to three years, with specific provisions for staggered initial appointments. The act also redesignates a chapter related to the Town of West Rutland and states that it will take effect upon passage.