Poloncarz Vetoes County Translation Law Over Cost and Legal Concerns, Prompting Redraft Effort
• Poloncarz vetoes county law requiring translation of documents into 6 languages, citing unclear costs and overlap with existing laws • Legislature Chair Baskin wants to redraft law to address concerns within 3 months • Law would require translation of key county documents into top 6 languages spoken locally • Elections commissioners objected over potential translation requirements for ballots • Baskin hopes revisions committee will develop clearer draft, specifying scope