An Act making election day a legal holiday for state and municipal employees
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would designate Election Day as a legal holiday for state and municipal employees in Massachusetts. The goal is to make it easier for these employees to participate in the democratic process by allowing them to have off from work on Election Day. It aims to increase voter turnout by removing a potential barrier for public sector workers. This legislation seeks to align state employee holidays with the importance of civic engagement.
Key provisions
- Designates Election Day as a legal holiday.
- Applies to state and municipal employees.
- Aims to facilitate employee participation in elections.
- Requires no changes to existing election procedures.
Who is affected
- State Employees
- Municipal Employees
- Voters in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts State Government
- Massachusetts Municipalities
Notable changes
- Creates a new legal holiday for state and municipal employees.
- No impact on existing election laws or procedures.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsor
James K. Hawkins
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