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AZ SB1485
Bill
Status
2/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Juan Mendez
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AI Summary
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Establishes an interstate compact to elect the U.S. President by national popular vote rather than the Electoral College system.
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Takes effect when states with a cumulative majority of electoral votes (270+) enact the agreement in substantially the same form.
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Requires member states to conduct statewide popular elections for president and appoint electors to the candidate slate that wins the national popular vote total, regardless of results within that state.
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Chief election officials in member states must determine the national popular vote winner by aggregating votes across all member states and communicate results within 24 hours.
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Allows member states to withdraw from the compact, except withdrawals cannot take effect within six months before the end of a presidential term; the agreement terminates if the Electoral College is abolished.
Legislative Description
National popular vote; interstate agreement
Voting
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/9/2023