Bill > HB1692

This bill amends an existing Oklahoma statute to add the day of the General Election as an official state holiday. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 82.1 of Title 25 of the Oklahoma Statutes by inserting language that includes "the day upon which any General Election is held" in the list of recognized state holidays. This means that on the day of the General Election, state agencies not required to be open every day will be closed, and state employees (excluding temporary and limited-term employees) will be entitled to a day off work without loss of pay. The change aims to make it easier for citizens to participate in the electoral process by designating Election Day as a holiday, potentially increasing voter turnout by removing work-related barriers to voting. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving state agencies and employers ample time to prepare for the change.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1692&Session=2600