HB 8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT
HB 8580 status: To Governor — 06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature (updated Jun 26, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis law updates the rules for the North Tiverton Fire District. It will shrink the number of tax assessors from six to four, starting after the 2026 annual meeting as current members leave their positions.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for minor administrative cost savings in the district
Risks
- Negligible impact on regional or state economy
Society
Benefits
- Aligns district administrative structure with local needs
Risks
- Reduces local representative capacity within the specific board
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Scope is restricted to a single fire district, preventing broader assessment of administrative efficiency
Analysis based on summary abstract only
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
Current06/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signature
Enacted
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