Bill > A06069

This bill amends the New York election law to establish mandatory minimum staffing requirements for local boards of elections. Specifically, within four years, every board of elections will be required to employ at least four full-time employees in addition to the appointed commissioners, with two of those employees to be hired within the first two years. The bill further mandates that boards of elections must hire two additional employees for every 20,000 active registered voters beyond the initial 40,000 registered voters. This means that as a county or jurisdiction grows in voter population, it must proportionally increase its election staff. The existing law already required that employees be appointed with equal representation of major political parties, and this bill builds upon that principle by ensuring boards have sufficient staff to manage election operations. The changes aim to improve election administration by guaranteeing a baseline level of staffing and resources across different election jurisdictions, potentially enhancing efficiency and preparedness in managing voter registration and election processes.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6069