What's happening
This bill requires that at least one election inspector from each major political party be present at poll sites at all times.
Why it matters
Ensures bipartisan oversight at all times during voting. By mandating that at least one inspector from each major political party is continuously present, the bill aims to strengthen the integrity and perceived fairness of the election process.
Limits opportunities for partisan advantage or misconduct. The presence of both parties' inspectors throughout polling hours reduces the risk that voting procedures could be influenced or manipulated when one party is unrepresented.
May impact poll worker scheduling and recruitment. Boards of elections will need to coordinate shifts and staffing more carefully to guarantee bipartisan coverage at all times, potentially increasing administrative complexity or staffing challenges.
Could improve public confidence in election outcomes. Voters may feel more assured about the legitimacy and transparency of elections, knowing that representatives from both major parties are always monitoring poll site operations.
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- Referred to election law
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Require Bipartisan Poll Workers
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Fredrick J. Akshar II
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STATE OF NEW YORK
16
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY (Prefiled)
January 4, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. CAHILL -- read once and referred to the Committee on Election Law
AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to election inspectors at poll sites
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 7 of section 3-400 of the election law, as added by chapter 5 of the laws of 2010, is amended to read as follows:
7. The board of elections may employ election inspectors to work halfday shifts with adjusted compensation, provided, however, that at least one inspector from each of the two major political parties is present at the poll site [for the entire time] at all times that the polls are open. Each county board of elections shall prescribe the necessary rules and procedures to ensure proper poll site operation.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD01661-01-7
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