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- Referred to elections
- Referred to elections
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Relates to half-day shifts for election inspectors or poll clerks
In Senate Committee · Elections · Sponsor Dan Quart
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4480
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to half-day shifts for election inspectors or poll clerks
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow poll clerks to work half-day shifts on Election Day.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 7 of §3-400 of the Election Law to allow for half-day Election Day shifts for poll clerks.
Section 2 contains the effective date.
Justification
Poll worker recruitment is notoriously difficult. Very few voters are willing or able to devote an entire 16 hour day to serving as a poll worker, however, a less time-consuming commitment could improve recruitment efforts. The Board of Elections is permitted to appoint election inspectors for 8 hour shifts. This permission should be extended to poll clerks, as well.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This bill would take effect immediately.
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