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

This bill increases compensation for poll workers in New Jersey. It raises the base pay for poll workers to $300 per election, with additional compensation available at the discretion of the county. The bill also provides for overtime pay at an hourly rate commensurate with the State minimum wage for poll workers if polls stay open beyond the prescribed closing time. The State will reimburse counties for any additional costs incurred due to this bill.

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

This bill increases compensation for poll workers in New Jersey. It raises the base pay for poll workers to $300 per election, with additional compensation available at the discretion of the county. The bill also provides for overtime pay at an hourly rate commensurate with the State minimum wage for poll workers if polls stay open beyond the prescribed closing time. The State will reimburse counties for any additional costs incurred due to this bill.