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MS HB450
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
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Enacts the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact into Mississippi law, effective when states with a majority of electoral votes join the agreement.
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Requires member states to conduct statewide popular elections for president and vice president, with each state's chief election official determining the national popular vote total across all member states.
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Directs each member state to appoint its presidential electors in association with the presidential slate that wins the national popular vote total, rather than the state's own popular vote winner.
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Agreement takes effect on July 1, 2019, and member states can withdraw except within six months before the end of a presidential term; terminates if the Electoral College is abolished.
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Brings forward existing Mississippi election code sections (23-15-771, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-787, 23-15-789) governing presidential elector selection for potential amendment.
Legislative Description
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019