The New York State Senate recently approved several Election Bills, though it is uncertain if the Legislation will be taken up by the Assembly before the end of the Session in early June.
Senate Bills passed include:
S.424 - Allows split shifts for Election Inspectors or Poll Clerks.
S.823 - Increases Compensation of Election Inspectors to $300 and Coordinators to $350 in New York City.
S.4542 - Prohibits conflicts of Interest among Board of Elections Employees.
S.5800 - Requires Mandatory Training curriculum for Poll Workers.
S.6684 - Establishes minimum Staffing Levels for Local Board of Elections.
S.7382 - Allow the passing out of Refreshments to increase Attendance at Polls.
S.8289 - Requires a Public Hearing prior to the Appointment of Election Commissioners.
S.8292 - Requires Election Commissioners to meet certain Qualification.
S.8311 - Makes Commissioners Full Time employees of the Board.
S.8337 - Creates a way to Remove an Election Commissioner.
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
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