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SB 464

AN ACT STUDYING COMPENSATION OF ELECTION WORKERS DURING THE EARLY VOTING PERIODS PRECEDING AND ON THE DAY OF ELECTIONS, PRIMARIES AND REFERENDA.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Sampson

Connecticut directs study of election worker compensation policies for early voting and election days to recommend fair pay standards for poll workers.

FILE NO. 571
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Bill Summary · SB 464

Legislative bill overview

SB 464 establishes a study commission to examine and make recommendations regarding how election workers should be compensated during early voting periods and on election days for general elections, primaries, and referenda in Connecticut. The bill does not implement new compensation policies itself but rather directs the state to investigate current practices and develop potential reform proposals.

Why is this important

Election worker compensation directly affects the state's ability to recruit and retain qualified poll workers, which impacts voting accessibility and election administration quality. As early voting has expanded in many states, understanding appropriate compensation levels becomes increasingly relevant to ensuring adequate staffing and reducing reliance on volunteers during extended voting periods.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Increased compensation for election workers could significantly raise state and local election administration costs, particularly if early voting periods are extended or expanded
  • Scope of recommendations: Disagreement may emerge over whether recommendations should apply uniformly statewide or allow local flexibility, given varying costs of living across Connecticut municipalities
  • Implementation timeline: The study process may delay any actual compensation changes, frustrating advocates who view current pay as inadequate to attract sufficient workers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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