Establishes Election Day as a state holiday in Maine during even-numbered years.
This bill makes Election Day, the day of the regular election of state and county officials occurring biennially in November, a state holiday in Maine. It amends existing statutes to include Election Day among the holidays on which courts may not be held and nonessential state offices must be closed. The bill also ensures that if Election Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a holiday. This change aims to encourage voter participation by providing a day off for state employees and preventing court sessions on Election Day.
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