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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS--POLL WORKER | |
COMPENSATION | |
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Introduced By: Senators Paolino, de la Cruz, Morgan, Rogers, Pearson, Algiere, Seveney, | |
Date Introduced: March 11, 2021 | |
Referred To: Senate Judiciary | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Section 17-11-13 of the General Laws in Chapter 17-11 entitled "Voting |
2 | Districts and Officials" is hereby amended to read as follows: |
3 | 17-11-13. Appointment and compensation of supervisors. |
4 | (a) The local board of each city and town, at least thirty-five (35) days before each election, |
5 | shall appoint two (2) pairs of supervisors for each polling place, each pair of which shall not be |
6 | comprised of two (2) persons from the same political party. Supervisors shall, if possible, be |
7 | appointed from a list of eligible voters presented and employed in the same manner as provided by |
8 | this chapter for the appointment of wardens and clerks. |
9 | (b) The local board may, in its discretion, or upon the direction of the state board appoint |
10 | one or more additional supervisors for any polling place whenever and so long as the appointment |
11 | is, in the judgment of either board, necessary to facilitate the conduct of an election. |
12 | (c) The supervisors of elections in all cities and towns shall severally receive compensation |
13 | for their services at the minimum rate of sixty dollars ($60) one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per |
14 | day. |
15 | (d) The local board may adopt a plan for some or all supervisors to work a half-day at half- |
16 | pay if the plan is consistent with the provisions of this section and is approved by the state board. |
17 | (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, the local board of a city or town |
18 | may, upon written approval of the board of elections, reduce the number of supervisors at polling |
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1 | places within their jurisdiction. |
2 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- VOTING DISTRICTS AND OFFICIALS--POLL WORKER | |
COMPENSATION | |
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1 | This act would increase the minimum daily pay for election supervisors from sixty dollars |
2 | ($60.00) to one hundred fifty dollars ($150). |
3 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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