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CT SB00133

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Linares

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 9 of the General Statutes to change how one electoral vote is awarded in Connecticut
  • Directs the elector representing the state's second congressional district to cast their ballot for the presidential and vice presidential candidates who win the popular vote within that district, regardless of statewide results
  • Creates a district-level electoral vote award system rather than the current statewide winner-take-all approach for this one electoral vote
  • Referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Electoral College Vote Attributed To The State's Second Congressional District.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/22

2/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/17/2017

Full Bill Text

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