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HB 359 (2023)

Make primary day a holiday, require time for employees to vote

Summary:

Establishes the state primary and presidential primary as legal holidays. This bill also requires public offices to close on legal holidays, and requires employers to give employees up to 3 hours to vote on election days.

Bill Sponsor:
Ellen Read
Democratic party logo
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
HOUSE
Status Detail:
Killed in the House
Public Hearing Date:
02/16/2023 02:30 pm
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 306-308
House Voting Date:
03/16/2023
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