CT SB01014

Municipalities with a population of at least 140,000 shall have an election monitor contracted by the Secretary of State to serve through December 31, 2022, to detect and prevent irregularities in election administration for the 2021 municipal and 2022 state elections.

Election monitors are not considered state employees but shall be compensated per contract terms and reimbursed for necessary expenses, with all costs paid from appropriations to the Secretary of State.

Municipalities must provide election monitors with office space, supplies, equipment, and services necessary to perform their duties.

Election monitors shall conduct inspections, inquiries, and investigations relating to election duties under state law and have access to all records and data maintained by municipal officials or their appointees.

Election monitors must immediately report any irregularities or improprieties to the Secretary of State, and the State Elections Enforcement Commission retains authority to take any actions authorized under existing law.