New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S2867

Introduced
6/20/22  
Refer
6/20/22  

Caption

Requires enhanced review of death records two months prior to election; permits remote training for certain election workers; exempts election worker compensation from taxation and remuneration.

Impact

In addition to modifications regarding the reporting of death records, the bill introduces provisions allowing for remote training sessions for election workers. This flexibility intends to facilitate compliance with training requirements, accommodating those who may find it challenging to attend in-person sessions. Moreover, the legislation stipulates that compensation for election workers will be exempt from state income taxes and will not be considered as remuneration for worker’s compensation purposes, thus potentially incentivizing more individuals to participate in the electoral process by serving as election workers.

Summary

Senate Bill S2867 aims to enhance the integrity of the electoral process by modifying how death records are reported and used in relation to voter registration. Specifically, it requires municipal officials to file reports of individuals aged 18 and older who have died within their jurisdictions, but this is to be done bi-weekly in the two months leading up to elections, compared to the previous monthly requirement. This change seeks to ensure that deceased individuals are removed from voter rolls timely to maintain accurate and up-to-date registration lists.

Contention

Notably, while the enhancements could strengthen election integrity by ensuring that deceased voters are removed from rolls and by providing easier training access for election workers, the bill has faced criticism. Opponents may argue that requiring bi-weekly reporting puts additional burdens on local officials or that the tax exemption could be seen as misappropriating public funds. There are also concerns regarding how these changes might impact the voter registration process or lead to disenfranchisement if not handled correctly.

Implementation

Overall, S2867 represents a significant step towards updating and modernizing election-related processes within New Jersey. Its provisions aim to streamline the management of voter registration lists by emphasizing timely record-keeping while also promoting greater participation among those willing to serve as election workers, thus reflecting an attempt to balance efficiency with civic engagement in the electoral process.

Companion Bills

NJ A3823

Same As Requires enhanced review of death records two months prior to election; permits remote training for certain election workers; exempts election worker compensation from taxation and remuneration.

Previously Filed As

NJ A3823

Requires enhanced review of death records two months prior to election; permits remote training for certain election workers; exempts election worker compensation from taxation and remuneration.

NJ S958

Exempts election worker compensation from taxation.

NJ S2992

Exempts election worker compensation from taxation.

NJ A4312

Exempts election worker compensation from taxation.

NJ A208

Raises pay for election workers to $300 per day; permits counties to provide additional compensation to election workers; appropriates $7,000,000 to Department of State.

NJ HB1118

Elections; increase penalty for use of violence to interfere with duties of poll or election workers or prevent electors from voting

NJ SB173

Make election officials public service workers re:public records

NJ S3850

Permits county boards of elections to extend distance within which electioneering is prohibited.

NJ S1290

Raises pay for election workers to $300 per day; permits counties to provide additional compensation to election workers; appropriates $7,000,000 to Department of State.

NJ A5356

Permits county boards of elections to extend distance within which electioneering is prohibited.

Similar Bills

NJ A3823

Requires enhanced review of death records two months prior to election; permits remote training for certain election workers; exempts election worker compensation from taxation and remuneration.

NJ A3025

Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

NJ S900

Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

NJ S958

Exempts election worker compensation from taxation.

NJ S1338

Revises factors for determining employment or independent contractor status under certain State labor laws.

NJ S599

Revises factors for determining employment or independent contractor status under certain State labor laws.

NJ S65

Exempts poll worker wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

NJ A2692

Exempts poll worker wages from affecting unemployment compensation.