The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1532, aims to enhance the nonpartisanship requirements for employees of the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC). The bill repeals and replaces subsection (e) of section 9-7a of the general statutes, effective January 1, 2026. The new provisions prohibit SEEC members and employees from engaging in various political activities, including being candidates in elections, holding elected office, or serving as political party officers. Additionally, the bill introduces a comprehensive list of activities that SEEC employees are barred from participating in, such as making contributions to political parties, organizing political clubs, soliciting votes, and endorsing candidates.

However, the bill clarifies that SEEC employees are still permitted to engage in certain civic activities, such as registering to vote, voting in elections, and participating in municipal meetings, as long as these actions do not involve advocating for or against any political party or candidate. The intent of this legislation is to align the nonpartisan policies of SEEC employees with those of nonpartisan employees of the Joint Committee on Legislative Management, thereby reinforcing the integrity and impartiality of the state's election enforcement processes.