House Bill 2999 proposes a comprehensive overhaul of the City of Morristown's charter by replacing the existing Chapter 103 of the Acts of 1903 and its amendments with a new governance structure. The bill establishes the city as a corporation with a city council composed of a mayor and six council members, detailing their election processes, qualifications, and powers. Key changes include extending the terms of current council members and the mayor, with elections set for November 2026 and 2028, respectively. The city council is granted broad authority to manage municipal finances, levy taxes, regulate public health, and oversee public services, including the establishment of a city judge's office and the management of public utilities.

Additionally, the bill introduces a civil service system for full-time law enforcement and fire department personnel, establishing a civil service board to oversee appointments and promotions based on qualifications. It also addresses the continuity of the former corporation's obligations and grants the municipality the power of eminent domain. A new hotel occupancy tax of up to seven percent is introduced, which hotel operators must collect from guests and remit to the city, with a portion allocated for tourism development. The bill emphasizes accountability, transparency, and fair employment practices within the city's governance framework, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and public welfare.