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NJ S2477

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of State and Adjutant General to enter into a memorandum of understanding allowing New Jersey National Guard members to serve as district board election workers, with the agreement updated at least annually

  • County boards of elections may request National Guard members to fill election worker shortages if they determine within three weeks of a general or primary election that required staffing levels cannot be met

  • National Guard members serving as election workers must wear civilian clothing, not uniforms, while performing their duties

  • National Guard election workers receive standard election worker compensation in addition to their regular military pay, though this payment is excluded from unemployment compensation calculations

  • Does not prohibit National Guard members from volunteering as election workers in their personal capacity under existing qualification requirements

Legislative Description

Permits members of NJ National Guard to be election workers under certain circumstances.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

2/5/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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