Relates to leave time for certain employees to volunteer as a poll worker
This bill allows public employees, including those in state agencies, school districts, and municipalities, to take paid time off to work as election poll workers. Under the new rules, eligible workers can request up to eight hours of leave per year for this purpose without it counting against their other vacation or sick days. The legislation also gives officials the authority to set specific guidelines for how employees must request and get approval for this time. Additionally, the bill ensures that these new provisions do not override any existing collective bargaining agreements or labor rights.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2023
Last action May 14, 2024
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3
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0
Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
Apr 6, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alec Brook-Krasny
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Misha Novakhov
RRepublican/Conservative
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