An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Rutland

This bill approves a previously voter-approved amendment to the City of Rutland's charter, allowing the city to implement a one percent local sales tax. The amendment authorizes the Board of Aldermen to impose this tax to help fund municipal expenses and reduce reliance on property taxes or water and sewer fees. Revenues from the tax must be used for specific purposes including capital improvement reserves, pension deficit reductions, or infrastructure projects like building and street repairs. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and was signed into law by the Governor in June 2023.