Senate Bill No. 464 establishes a task force to study the compensation of local election officials, including registrars of voters and town clerks, during early voting periods and on election days for elections, primaries, and referenda. The task force will consist of members appointed by various leaders in the General Assembly, including the Speaker of the House, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the majority and minority leaders of both chambers. Initial appointments must be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the task force is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations by January 1, 2027.
The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it is expected that the task force members will possess the necessary expertise to fulfill the study's requirements. The task force will be supported administratively by the staff of the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that oversees election matters. The task force will terminate upon submitting its report or on January 1, 2027, whichever occurs later.