Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No identified direct effect on the environment.
Risks
- No identified direct effect on the environment.
StateNew JerseyIntroduced
A 1516: Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.
Clinton Calabrese
A 1516 status: Introduced — Approved P.L.2026, c.47 (updated Jul 22, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
95OUT OF 100
Score:95/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
This bill provides a targeted financial incentive for seasonal civic service by excluding small amounts of income from unemployment calculations, directly expanding the pool of available poll workers.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Provides financial safety net for unemployed individuals doing civic work
- Increases availability of seasonal election staffing
Risks
- Minor administrative costs to update state reporting systems
Society
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Removes financial disincentives for civic participation
- Supports election integrity by expanding potential poll worker recruitment
Risks
- Potential for minor administrative errors during benefit reporting
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Poll workers must still properly report their wages to the division, despite the exemption, to avoid accidental benefit overpayment issues.
Analysis scope
Scope is limited to individuals earning less than $1,000 per calendar year as poll workers.
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