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SB 574 Officers of election; required training every two years.

Introduced by: A. Donald McEachin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION:

Officers of election; required training. Requires each officer of election to receive training before the first election in which he will be serving as an officer of election. Such requirement applies to each term for which he is appointed. Each officer of election shall receive additional training or instruction whenever there is a change to election procedures that alters the duties or conduct of the officers of election. The State Board of Elections is required to (i) develop standardized training programs, (ii) provide standardized training materials, and (iii) offer on the Department of Elections website an online training course. The bill requires the training of the officers of election to be conducted by the local electoral boards and general registrars, using the standardized training programs and materials developed by the State Board, but gives the local electoral boards and general registrars the option to instead require the officers of election complete the online training course offered by the State Board. This bill incorporates SB 772 and is identical to HB 1030.

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Officers of election; required training. Requires each officer of election to receive training at least once during the term for which he was appointed and whenever there is a change to election procedures that alters the duties or conduct of the officers of election. The State Board of Elections is required to (i) develop standardized training programs, (ii) provide standardized training materials, and (iii) offer on the Department of Elections website an online training course. The bill requires the training of the officers of election to be conducted by the local electoral boards and general registrars, using the standardized training programs and materials developed by the State Board, but gives the local electoral boards and general registrars the option to instead require the officers of election complete the online training course offered by the State Board. This bill incorporates SB 772 and is identical to HB 1030.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Officers of election; required training. Requires each officer of election to receive training at least once during the term for which he was appointed and whenever there is a change to election procedures that alters the duties or conduct of the officers of election. The State Board of Elections is required to (i) develop standardized training programs, (ii) provide standardized training materials, and (iii) offer on the Department of Elections website an online training course. The bill requires the training of the officers of election to be conducted by the local electoral boards and general registrars, using the standardized training programs and materials developed by the State Board, but gives the local electoral boards and general registrars the option to instead require the officers of election complete the online training course offered by the State Board. This bill incorporates SB 772.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Officers of election; required training. Requires all officers of election to receive training every two years and whenever a change is made to the election laws or regulations that alters the duties and conduct of the officers. The State Board of Elections is required to develop standardized training programs and provide standardized training materials for use by the electoral boards and general registrars in conducting the training for the officers of election. The bill requires that such materials be reviewed every two years in the year immediately following a general election for federal office. The bill also requires the electoral boards to certify to the State Board that the officers of election have received the required training and that such information be made available on the Department of Elections website.