Bill > H4331

This bill aims to modernize municipal finance and government by making several changes to existing laws. Key provisions include replacing the Attorney General, State Treasurer, and Director of Accounts with a "municipal finance oversight board" for certain financial matters, repealing outdated sections related to municipal finance, and allowing cities and towns to deposit rental income from public buildings into separate accounts for facility upkeep. It also introduces the concept of "joint powers agreements," enabling governmental units to collaborate on common powers and duties within a designated region, and allows for the creation of "workforce housing special tax assessment zones" (WH-STA zones) to encourage middle-income housing development through property tax exemptions. The bill also modifies rules regarding stabilization funds, parking meter payments, the establishment of regional refuse disposal districts, and the process for adopting or revising city and town charters. Furthermore, it updates regulations for municipal accounting systems, audits, debt limits, and the use of revolving funds, while also introducing provisions for electronic poll books in elections and addressing issues related to double poles for utility companies.