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GA SR319
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gooch
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate recognizes the current Electoral College system as the best method for electing the President of the United States, citing its role in ensuring multi-regional support, balancing state and federal authority, and encouraging campaigning in both urban and rural areas
- Opposes the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, arguing it would diminish individual states' importance and could force Georgia's electoral votes to be awarded to a candidate not supported by the majority of the state's voters
- Questions the legality of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact under Article I, Section X of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits states from entering compacts without congressional consent
- Notes that Congress has rejected over 1,000 proposed constitutional amendments to change the Electoral College system, including proposals for a popular vote
- Commits the State of Georgia to defeat any legislation creating a multi-state compact aimed at dismantling the Electoral College system
Legislative Description
Electoral College; recognize
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
3/4/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules3/29/2021
Full Bill Text
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