PENNSYLVANIA, August 11 - (5) Voting is a right and privilege that is a civil duty

and responsibility of residents within a free society.

(6) It is deemed plausible to set aside time to

commemorate the importance of Election Day for the

preservation and sustainability of our great Republic.

Section 2. Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall

have the meanings given to them in this section unless the

context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Election Day." The day of the general election held

biennially on the Tuesday next following the first Monday of

November in each even-numbered year.

"Employee." An individual from whose wages an employer is

required under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-

514, 26 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.) to withhold Federal income tax.

"Employer." An individual, partnership, association,

corporation, governmental body or unit or agency, or any other

entity who or that is required under the Internal Revenue Code

of 1986 to withhold Federal income tax from wages paid to an

employee.

"Government entity." A Commonwealth agency or political

subdivision.

"Political subdivision." A county, city, borough,

incorporated town, township or school district of this

Commonwealth or an agency designated to act on behalf of a

county, city, borough, incorporated town, township, or school

district of this Commonwealth.

Section 3. Designation.

The first Tuesday during the month of November, Election Day,

is designated an annual State holiday.

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