Bill > A5549

This bill requires election workers to be paid an hourly rate equal to the State minimum wage for mandatory training programs, which previously were compensated at the discretion of individual counties. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to mandate that when election workers (also known as district board members) are required to attend training programs under R.S.19:50-1, they must be compensated at the State minimum wage for the time spent in training. The bill also allows counties to submit an application to the Secretary of State for reimbursement of these training compensation expenses. This change ensures that election workers are fairly compensated for their time spent in required training, removing the previous uncertainty around whether they would be paid and how much. The bill applies to election workers who serve at various types of elections, including primary, general, special, and school elections, and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5549