The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 1204, mandates the establishment of an election monitor in municipalities with a population of at least 140,000 for each primary and election occurring in 2025 and 2026. The purpose of this bill is to ensure the integrity of the election process by detecting and preventing any irregularities or improprieties in the management of election administration procedures and the conduct of elections.
This legislation introduces new provisions for the appointment of election monitors, but does not appear to delete any existing legal language. The bill aims to enhance the oversight of elections in larger municipalities, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in the electoral process.