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AL HB388
Bill
Status
3/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Thad McClammy
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AI Summary
HB388 Summary
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Changes Alabama's presidential elector system from nine electors nominated at large and statewide to a proportional allocation based on popular vote beginning in the 2020 presidential election.
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Requires the Governor to certify election returns within 15 days and allocate the number of electors for each candidate in direct proportion to the percentage of popular votes received.
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Amends Section 17-14-34, Code of Alabama 1975, to implement the proportional allocation system going forward.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Presidential and vice presidential electors, elected in direct proportion to popular vote, Sec. 17-14-34 am'd.
Elections
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections
3/9/2017