Bill > SB233

This bill makes several key changes to Kentucky's election laws. First, it expands the State Board of Elections' ability to declare a county a "preclearance county" by adding language about counties that repeatedly administer elections in a way that might compromise voters' ability to freely exercise their right to vote. Second, the bill requires that election managers (who can be appointed during election crises) receive a paid salary equivalent to the local county clerk's rate and clarifies that this position is not incompatible with other employment or elected offices. Third, the bill introduces new requirements for county clerks regarding electronic poll books (e-poll books), mandating that they verify all voter status data is received at the end of each day of in-person absentee voting, and directs the State Board of Elections to create administrative regulations specifying the exact data required to determine voting status. These provisions aim to enhance election integrity, provide clearer guidelines for election management, and improve data tracking during the voting process.