To clarify that a State or local jurisdiction may give preference to individuals who are veterans or individuals with a disability with respect to hiring election workers to administer an election in the State or local jurisdiction, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Clarifies that state and local jurisdictions may give hiring preference to veterans, individuals with disabilities, and military spouses when hiring election workers to administer elections.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and military spouses gain preferential access to election worker positions. State and local election officials benefit from expanded candidate pools and clearer authority to implement preference policies.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Non-preference eligible job seekers face increased competition for election worker positions. Election officials must implement preference systems to track and apply hiring priorities.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes hiring preference for veterans and individuals with disabilities
- Allows preference for nonresident military spouses and dependents
- Prohibits refusing to hire military spouses solely based on non-residency
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Authorizes state and local election officials to give hiring preference to veterans, individuals with disabilities, and military spouses when hiring election workers
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand election workforce by enabling preference for underserved groups"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
An individual with an impairment that substantially limits any major life activities
An individual who is an absent uniformed services voter under UOCAVA
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