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Showing Original Post only (View all)California bill would make Election Day a state holiday [View all]
Source: San Jose Mercury News
SACRAMENTO Many Californians would no longer have to worry about squeezing a trip to the polls into their working day if a bill proposed by a Silicon Valley-area lawmaker becomes law.
Assembly Bill 674, from Evan Low, D-Cupertino, would make November general elections a holiday for schools and state workers as a way to boost voter turnout. Private businesses would not be required to close, but Low said he hoped many would choose to give their employees the day off.
I think this will ensure that more people will be able to participate in the electoral process, Low said in an interview Thursday.
Read more: http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/16/california-bill-would-make-election-day-a-state-holiday/
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Republicans would rather sacrifice a first-born and let their mistresses have the baby than allow it
tenorly
Feb 2017
#26
Exactly! Fairs and live shows and food festivals. Let's make voting an event. I like it.
Midnight Writer
Feb 2017
#15
That's awesome! Election day bbq's, election day Twilight zone marathons, election day celebrations!
C Moon
Feb 2017
#5
I'm talking about the polling stations, they should set them up for 2 weeks. nt
cstanleytech
Feb 2017
#18
I honestly dont see a problem with it as they wouldnt need to set aside as large an area as they do
cstanleytech
Feb 2017
#35
You know, I love this idea. but I worry people will take a vacation instead of voting.
Nitram
Feb 2017
#22
Eh, people are still gonna want to get their coffee, shop, and go out to eat.
threethirteen
Feb 2017
#33