The bill H.957 pertains to the approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Williston, which were approved by voters on March 3, 2026. The General Assembly formally approves these amendments, which include significant changes to the structure of local elected offices. Specifically, the office of lister is repealed, and the responsibilities traditionally held by listers will now be managed by professionally qualified assessors employed or contracted by the Town. This change aims to streamline the assessment process and ensure that qualified individuals are responsible for property assessments.

Additionally, the bill outlines the transition provisions for current listers, stating that their terms will expire 45 days after the passage of this act or upon the hiring of an assessor, whichever occurs later. The amendments also clarify the composition of the Board for the Abatement of Taxes, which will now consist of the Board of Civil Authority and the Town Treasurer, without the listers. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the Town's commitment to modernizing its governance structure.