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AK HR10

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Robert Lynn

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Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Asserts that the Electoral College, established in Article II Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, provides an orderly presidential election process that protects the rights of states, Congress, and the people.

  • Opposes the National Popular Vote interstate compact, which would award all electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote, stating it bypasses proper constitutional amendment procedures under Article V.

  • Claims the Electoral College prevents candidates from campaigning solely in high-population states, protects minority participation, confines voter fraud to individual states, and encourages voter turnout.

  • Asserts that entering into the compact without Congressional consent would violate Article I Section 10 of the Constitution and create destabilizing legal challenges regarding constitutionality, disputed votes, and voter eligibility.

  • Directs copies of the resolution to federal officials including Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Speaker John Boehner, and Alaska's Congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Oppose Nat'l Popular Vote For President

Elections

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): THOMPSON, LYNN, P.WILSON

2/20/2012

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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