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This bill proposes to add a new state holiday called "State Holiday to Vote" on the first Tuesday in November, which is traditionally election day in the United States. Specifically, the bill amends Section 12-5-2 of the New Mexico State Annotated Code, which lists the state's legal public holidays, by inserting a new entry for this holiday between the existing holidays for Indigenous Peoples' day and Armistice/Veterans' day. The addition of this holiday means that state employees and potentially other workers would have the day off, which could make it easier for people to participate in voting by removing potential workplace scheduling conflicts. By designating election day as an official state holiday, the bill aims to reduce barriers to voter participation and emphasize the importance of civic engagement in the democratic process.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=200&year=25