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CT HB05736

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

Roland Lemar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Title 9 to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an agreement among states to elect the U.S. President by national popular vote.

  • Requires Connecticut to cast its electoral votes for the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote once states representing 270 electoral college votes have joined the compact.

  • Referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections in the January 2017 General Assembly session.

  • Introduced by Rep. Lemar representing the 96th District.

Legislative Description

An Act Joining Connecticut With Other States In The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/22

2/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/17/2017

Full Bill Text

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