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HB 1213 (2022)

Make primary election day a holiday

Summary:

Establishes the State Primary Election Day as a legal holiday. This bill also provides that any state office, city, town, school district, and community college or university, which is supported by the state, shall not be open for any state holidays. Lastly, this bill requires all employers, "when practicable," to allow employees up to 3 hours away from work to vote.

Bill Sponsor:
Ellen Read
Democratic party logo
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
HOUSE
Status Detail:
Killed in the House
Public Hearing Date:
01/11/2022 01:15 pm
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 302-304
House Voting Date:
02/16/2022
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