NY A01228

Requires election commissioners and key board of elections employees to complete an initial training course within six months of their first appointment, with the curriculum not exceeding 30 hours of instruction

Mandates annual continuing education to be completed before June 1st each year, limited to no more than 3 hours of instruction

State Board of Elections must develop the curriculum in consultation with election commissioners and provide training through multiple methods, including web-based recorded formats

Non-compliance triggers notification letters from the State Board of Elections to the county legislature or city council and the relevant county party chair

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for necessary rule-making