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FL S1458

Resolution

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Baxley

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reaffirms the oath of office made by Florida Senate members to support, protect, and defend the U.S. Constitution, including the 12th Amendment

  • Expresses support for preserving the Electoral College system for electing the President and Vice President

  • Opposes the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), which would require participating states' electors to vote for the national popular vote winner

  • Argues that abolishing the Electoral College would disrupt the balance of power between the 50 states and the federal government

  • Florida currently holds 29 electoral votes under the existing system

Legislative Description

Supporting the Preservation of the Electoral College

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2020
Ethics and Elections1/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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