Bill > HB2649

This bill adds a new section to Arizona state law that formally affirms the importance of the Electoral College in presidential elections. The bill outlines three key justifications for supporting the Electoral College: first, that the founding fathers intentionally included it in the U.S. Constitution as their preferred method of selecting a president; second, that the Electoral College ensures nationwide participation in the presidential election by giving representation to different parts of the country; and third, that the Electoral College provides certainty to the presidential election outcome. While the bill does not change any existing election procedures, it serves as a legislative statement of support for the Electoral College system, expressing the Arizona legislature's belief in the historical and practical significance of this method of presidential selection.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82472