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AZ HCR2021

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Judy Burges

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Expresses legislative support for the Electoral College and opposition to any efforts to repeal or nullify it, including the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

  • States that the Electoral College is a constitutional system of checks and balances designed to protect the interests of smaller states like Arizona by requiring candidates to have support from multiple regions.

  • Opposes the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact as an unconstitutional attempt to create a de facto national popular vote that would allow states to award electoral votes to candidates opposed by their citizens.

  • Directs the Legislature to support the Governor and Attorney General in aggressive litigation against the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact should other states attempt to implement it.

Legislative Description

Electoral college; supporting

Support

Last Action

House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2021
Government & Elections2/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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