Bill > S05142

This bill amends two areas of New York state law to provide financial benefits to election workers. Specifically, it allows income earned by election inspectors, poll clerks, and election coordinators to be subtracted from their federal adjusted gross income for state tax purposes, but only for income related to general, primary, run-off primary, or special elections. Additionally, the bill ensures that this same income will not be counted when calculating eligibility or benefit levels for public assistance programs. The legislation aims to make election work more financially attractive by protecting workers from potential tax implications and preventing this income from reducing their public assistance benefits. The changes apply to election work conducted under specific sections of New York's election law and public officers law, and the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5142