Definitions and general provisions; holidays; election day; effective date.

HB 1692 clarifies Oklahoma's holiday schedule by designating the day of each General Election as a state holiday, in addition to standard holidays like New Year's Day and Christmas. It specifies that holidays falling on weekends are adjusted (e.g., if a holiday is on Saturday, the preceding Friday becomes the holiday), and requires the Governor to issue annual executive orders confirming holiday dates. State employees (excluding temporary staff) receive paid time off for designated holidays, with options for alternative days or pay if they work. The bill takes effect November 1, 2025, and does not create new holidays but streamlines existing holiday rules and election day recognition.