Council introduces bill to expand election-day administrative leave for county employees
Summary
Council members introduced CB-39-2026 to increase administrative leave for county employees on general election day from two to four hours to support voter participation; committee voted favorably and the county executive's office indicated support for the amended draft.
Council staff reported on CB-39-2026 during the June 9 meeting, explaining the bill would amend county code to provide additional administrative leave for county employees on general election day — increasing the maximum from two hours to four hours under specified provisions of the county code.
The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee considered Draft 2 on May 28, 2026, and voted favorably 4–0; committee staff and the legislative attorney reviewed amendments, and the office of law found the draft in proper legislative form. The county executive's office indicated administrative support for the amended bill. Additional sponsors on the record included Council Members Burrows and others.
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