S 3968 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Increases certain compensation for poll workers; provides for overtime pay when polls stay open late.

This bill increases compensation for poll workers in New Jersey elections and provides overtime pay when polling places stay open late. It raises the standard fee for district board members from $300 per election to $300 plus additional payments, increasing specific responsibilities like handling signature registers from $25 to $50 per person. The legislation also mandates hourly pay at the state minimum wage for workers who remain on duty after polls close to serve voters still in line. Counties that incur these additional costs will be reimbursed by the state.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Kristin Corrado
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