This bill amends the compensation structure for poll workers in New Jersey, significantly increasing the pay for specific responsibilities. Currently, poll workers who manage the poll books receive $12.50 each for acquiring and returning them, with a maximum of $25 if shared between two workers. The bill raises this compensation to $50 for each of the two tasks if shared, or $100 for one person handling both. Additionally, it introduces a provision for poll workers to receive compensation at an hourly rate equivalent to the State minimum wage if they are required to keep the polls open beyond the legally prescribed hours to accommodate voters in line.

Furthermore, the bill allows counties to provide additional compensation to district board members at their discretion, and it mandates that compensation due to poll workers be paid within 30 days after each election. The State will reimburse counties for any additional costs incurred due to these changes. The bill is set to take effect on January 1 following its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19:45-6.2