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CT SB00108

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2017

Primary Sponsor

Leonard Suzio

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 9 of the Connecticut General Statutes to change how the state awards its Electoral College votes
  • Awards 2 electoral votes to the statewide popular vote winners for President and Vice President (corresponding to the state's two U.S. Senators)
  • Awards 1 electoral vote per congressional district to the presidential and vice presidential candidates receiving the highest votes in that district (5 votes total for Connecticut's 5 congressional districts)
  • Replaces the current winner-take-all system with a proportional allocation method based on votes by congressional district

Legislative Description

An Act Proportionally Awarding The State's Electoral College Votes For President And Vice President Of The United States.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/22

2/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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