The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1532, aims to enhance the nonpartisanship of employees within the State Elections Enforcement Commission. It repeals subsection (e) of section 9-7a and replaces it with new provisions that prohibit commission members and employees from engaging in various political activities. Specifically, they will not be allowed to run for office, hold any elected position, or serve as political party officers. Additionally, the bill introduces a comprehensive list of activities that commission employees are barred from participating in, such as making political contributions, organizing political parties, soliciting votes, and endorsing candidates.

However, the bill does allow commission employees to engage in certain civic activities, such as registering to vote, voting in elections, and participating in municipal meetings, as long as they do not advocate for or against any political party or candidate. The intent of this legislation is to ensure that employees of the State Elections Enforcement Commission maintain a nonpartisan stance similar to that of nonpartisan employees in other governmental bodies, thereby promoting impartiality in the enforcement of election laws. The new regulations will take effect on January 1, 2026.