Bill > A03809

This bill modifies New York State election law to improve the process of appointing and filling vacancies for election workers. It requires county boards of elections and the New York City Board of Elections to prepare detailed reports about election inspector and poll clerk assignments, specifically listing any unfilled positions and the efforts made to fill them. The bill mandates that these reports be submitted to the state board of elections at least one month before an election. When vacancies occur, boards of elections must first attempt to fill positions by selecting qualified individuals from the "Additional Inspector List," a pre-established roster of potential election workers that is equally divided between the two major political parties. Only after exhausting this list can boards appoint qualified voters from the same city or town to fill roles. This approach aims to ensure more systematic and balanced staffing of polling locations, with a clear process for addressing workforce gaps during elections. The changes apply to election inspectors, poll clerks, and election coordinators, and will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3809