Increases compensation of election inspectors to $300 and coordinators to $350 in New York city
Senate Bill S 559 increases the minimum compensation for election workers in New York City. Specifically, it raises the daily pay for election inspectors to $300 and election coordinators to $350. The bill also increases the minimum payment for election inspectors and poll clerks who attend required training sessions from $25 to $50, allowing counties to optionally provide transportation expenses. This legislation directly affects individuals serving in these roles during elections and training periods within New York City.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action May 6, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Apr 30, 2025
How they voted
46–14
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 62
Apr 30, 2025
D
Democratic40
95% Yea
R
Republican22
63% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
2
Committee
6
May 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about S 559
Scope: NY
Hi! I can help you understand S 559. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline