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CT SJ00011

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Endorses the current Electoral College system as the best method for electing the President of the United States and rejects the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.

  • States the Electoral College encourages candidates to campaign in both metropolitan and rural areas and ensures winning candidates have multi-regional support.

  • Asserts the Electoral College respects state sovereignty and the Founding Fathers' intent to give individual states a vital role in presidential elections.

  • Claims the Electoral College is superior for managing recounts at the state level and better preserves the two-party system.

  • Resolves that Connecticut shall defeat any legislation creating a multistate compact to dismantle the Electoral College system.

Legislative Description

Resolution Recognizing The Current Electoral College System As The Best Way To Elect The President Of The United States.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections

3/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/17/2017

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