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This bill allows county boards of commissioners to create a policy permitting county employees to receive up to three paid administrative leave days per calendar year to serve as election workers, specifically as precinct officials, absentee voting board members, or other legally authorized election workers. The policy must be developed in coordination with the county election board secretary, and employees must be qualified for the election worker positions. The bill provides county governments with discretionary authority to support employees who wish to participate in the electoral process by allowing them to take paid leave while serving in critical election roles. The new policy will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving counties time to develop and implement their specific leave policies. This legislation aims to facilitate greater civic engagement by removing potential workplace barriers that might prevent county employees from serving as election workers.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb563&Session=2600