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ND SCR4013

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Sickler

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Origin

Senate

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expresses North Dakota's support for the Electoral College system and declares the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact may be unconstitutional under the Compact Clause of the U.S. Constitution

  • Proposes forming a new "Electoral College Interstate Compact" that would prohibit member states from requiring electors to vote based on the national popular vote count

  • Member states of the proposed compact would be required to legally challenge the constitutionality of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

  • North Dakota would formally join the Electoral College Interstate Compact once four other states declare intent to participate

  • Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of this resolution to Secretaries of State and legislative leaders in 32 specified states, primarily in the South, Midwest, and Mountain West regions

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution to support the electoral college, denounce the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, and invite interested states to form the Electoral College Interstate Compact.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 03/26

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation3/7/2025
State and Local Government1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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