Bill 118 SRES 780, also known as a resolution recognizing August 1, 2024, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day," aims to bring attention to the importance of recruiting poll workers for elections in the United States. The resolution highlights the crucial role that poll workers play in ensuring fair and efficient elections by assisting voters, maintaining order at polling places, and upholding election laws.
The resolution emphasizes the need for increased recruitment of poll workers to address the shortage that many polling places face, especially during high-turnout elections. By designating August 1, 2024, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the need for more individuals to volunteer as poll workers and encourages organizations and individuals to take action in recruiting and training poll workers.
Overall, Bill 118 SRES 780 underscores the significance of poll workers in the democratic process and calls for collective efforts to ensure that polling places are adequately staffed to facilitate smooth and fair elections.