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Re-ref to the Com on Election Law, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-02-24

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Plain Language Summary

This bill amends North Carolina's state human resources law to designate statewide general election days as paid holidays for state employees. The change maintains the current limit of 13 paid holidays per year by adjusting how holidays are counted.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that making election day a paid holiday removes barriers to voting by giving state employees time to cast ballots without sacrificing pay or work hours.
• •They contend this increases voter participation and demonstrates the state's commitment to democratic engagement as a civic priority.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that state government operations need continuity on election days and that closing offices could reduce service delivery to citizens.
• •They might also question whether a paid holiday is necessary when early voting and absentee ballot options already provide flexible voting access.