MAKE GENERAL ELECTION DAY A STATE HOLIDAY.

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
Senate Bill 294 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 19, 2019
AN ACT TO MAKE THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION DAY AN OFFICIAL STATE HOLIDAY AND AMENDING THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT TO MAKE THAT DAY A PAID HOLIDAY FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
Intro. by Garrett, Van Duyn, Woodard.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 20 2019)

Bill History:

S 294

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 19 2019 - View Summary

    Amends GS 103-4, declaring each statewide general election day a legal public holiday. 

    Amends GS 126-4, requiring the State Human Resources Commission to include each statewide general election day as legal public holidays established by the Commission, which must be paid holidays for State employees, thereby increasing the cap on paid holidays in a year from 12 to 13 days. Makes conforming changes.