Hirono Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Give Workers Time Off to Vote
March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 11 of her colleagues in introducing the Time Off to Vote Act, legislation that would require employers--upon the request of the employee--to provide at least two consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in federal elections. This allotted time can be used to vote at a polling place, return a mail-in ballot, or take time f . . .
Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led 11 of her colleagues in introducing the Time Off to Vote Act, legislation that would require employers--upon the request of the employee--to provide at least two consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in federal elections. This allotted time can be used to vote at a polling place, return a mail-in ballot, or take time f . . .