A1516

Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

Final Passage·6/30/26

Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.

This bill exempts wages earned as a poll worker from affecting an individual’s unemployment compensation. It exempts services performed as a temporary board worker hired by a district board of elections who receives compensation for the discharge of election duties from the definition of “employment” in the unemployment compensation law. The bill takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 0–0 · Jun 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 24

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing

Jun 8

11:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

History

Jun 30

Senate

Substituted for S1116 (1R)

Jun 30

Senate

Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (40-0)

Jun 24

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading