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GA HB929
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Earl Ehrhart
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AI Summary
- Georgia would enter the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, requiring the state to award all its presidential electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote across all 50 states and the District of Columbia
- The compact only takes effect once member states collectively hold a majority of electoral votes (270 of 538), ensuring the national popular vote winner becomes president
- Member states may withdraw from the agreement, but any withdrawal within six months of the end of a presidential term does not take effect until the next president or vice president is qualified to serve
- Each member state's chief election official must determine vote totals from all states, produce a national popular vote total, and certify the elector slate associated with the national popular vote winner
- Until the compact takes effect or if it ceases to be effective, Georgia's presidential electors would continue to be selected under existing state law (Title 21, Chapter 2)
Legislative Description
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; enact
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
2/17/2016
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