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AZ SB1043
Bill
Status
6/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Wendy Rogers
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AI Summary
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Designates the primary election day (first Tuesday in August) and general election day (first Tuesday after the first Monday in November) as state holidays in Arizona.
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Amends section 16-206 to change election days from "not legal holidays" to legal holidays by removing the word "not" from the statute.
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Revises section 16-402 to allow employees to be absent from work on election day for voting purposes without penalty or wage deduction, with prior notice to their employer.
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Simplifies and updates employment-related voting language in section 16-402 to clarify employee rights and employer obligations on election days.
Legislative Description
Election day; state holiday
State Holiday
Last Action
Assigned to Senate RULES Committee
6/24/2022