SB 1420 Summary

• Requires election marshals to be appointed for each precinct and to be qualified voters of that precinct, with political party balance maintained between the two largest parties.

• Mandates that election marshals receive training as prescribed in section 16-532 and additional training on election laws provided by the attorney general's office.

• Requires election marshals to document in writing any incidents at polling places that may affect election integrity, with these documents available as public records to the county recorder or officer in charge of elections.

• Specifies that nonpartisan elections must appoint a minimum of four election workers per polling place, including at least one inspector, two judges, and one marshal.

• Requires all election board members (inspectors, judges, and marshals) to complete mandatory instruction classes and obtain certificates of qualification before serving at elections.