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NY S05800
NY S05800Relates to mandatory training curriculum for poll workers; requires the state board of elections to develop and provide to each county materials for a model poll worker training program which the counties may use to train individuals to serve as poll workers in state and county elections.
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Introduced
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
In Committee
05/17/2022
05/17/2022
Crossed Over
05/17/2022
05/17/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Relates to mandatory training curriculum for election commissioners and key staff of boards of elections and to model poll worker training programs; requires the state board of elections to develop and provide to each county materials for a model poll worker training program which the counties may use to train individuals to serve as poll workers in state and county elections.
AI Summary
This bill requires the state board of elections to develop and provide to each county materials for a model poll worker training program, which the counties may use to train individuals to serve as poll workers in state and county elections. The bill also establishes a mandatory core curriculum for poll worker training, which covers topics such as voter rights, handling ballots, and procedures for dealing with various issues that may arise at polling places. Additionally, the bill requires the state board of elections to establish an education and training institute to develop and implement a statewide program for certifying poll worker trainers, who will then train county poll workers using industry-proven techniques.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to ways and means (on 05/17/2022)
Official Document
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