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House approves optional use of prospective jurors as poll workers
State House of Representatives · February 26, 2026
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Summary
House Bill 5‑60 passed to allow county clerks the option to recruit prospective jurors as poll workers, with sponsors saying the choice is discretionary and no numeric limits were set; members asked whether widespread use could deplete juries.
The House passed House Bill 5‑60, which would permit county clerks to use prospective jurors as poll workers at the clerk’s option. The sponsor described the measure as a tool to help fill poll‑worker shortages:…
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