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NJ S2477
Bill
Status
2/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Corrado
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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National Guard members serving as election workers must wear civilian clothing, not uniforms, while performing their duties
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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
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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