Bill > SB485

This bill aims to strengthen protections for election workers in California. It amends the Elections Code to specify that "officers holding an election or conducting a canvass" include the Secretary of State, elections officials and their staff, and members of a precinct board, in their performance of duties related to administering elections and vote counting. The bill also clarifies that the election observation process is covered under the existing crime of interfering with election officers. By expanding the scope of this crime, the bill imposes a state-mandated local program, but no reimbursement is required as it creates a new crime or infraction.

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