Bill > A06138

This bill amends the New York election law to allow county boards of elections more flexibility in staffing polling places by permitting the use of split shifts for election inspectors and poll clerks. Specifically, the bill modifies existing law to explicitly include poll clerks alongside election inspectors in provisions that allow for split shifts with adjusted compensation. The key requirement remains that at least one election inspector and one poll clerk from each of the two major political parties must be present at the polling site for the entire time the polls are open. Each county board of elections will be responsible for establishing the specific rules and procedures to implement these split shifts while ensuring proper operation of the polling site. The bill is designed to provide election administrators with more scheduling flexibility while maintaining the essential requirement of balanced partisan representation throughout the voting period. The amendment takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6138