The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1532, aims to enhance the nonpartisanship of employees within the State Elections Enforcement Commission. It repeals and replaces subsection (e) of section 9-7a of the general statutes, effective January 1, 2026. The new provisions prohibit commission 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 commission employees are barred from participating in, such as making contributions to political parties, organizing political clubs, soliciting votes, and endorsing candidates.

However, the bill allows 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 integrity and impartiality in the electoral process.