Election Law – Time Off for Employee Voting
Sponsor: Julie Palakovich Carr (District 17)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: ElectionsStatus: First Reading Finance and Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring every employer in the State to allow any employee who does not have 2 hours of continuous off-duty time when the polls are open up to 2 hours absence from work to vote in an election; altering the requirement that certain employees furnish to their employers certain proof the employee has voted to specify that the proof be furnished in a timely manner; and prohibiting an employer from discriminating, retaliating, or taking any form of reprisal against an employee who is absent from work to vote.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 7Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Antoine, Joannelobbyist | Common Cause Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Caruso, Anthony | Represent Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Amanuel, Yanetlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Palakovich Carr, Delegate Palakovich Carrlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Palakovich Carr, Julie | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | harvey, stuart | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | harvey, stuart | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Represent MarylandFAV 1