Bill > SB1338

This bill proposes significant changes to Arizona's presidential election process by introducing an interstate compact for a national popular vote system. Currently, Arizona's presidential electors are required to cast their votes for the candidate who received the most votes in the state. Under the new legislation, if enough states join the compact (cumulatively possessing a majority of electoral votes), presidential electors would instead be required to vote for the candidate who wins the national popular vote across all participating states. The bill outlines detailed provisions for how states will determine and communicate vote totals, including requirements for each state's chief election official to calculate and verify the national popular vote. Key provisions include allowing any state to join the compact, permitting states to withdraw (with some restrictions), and stipulating that the agreement takes effect only when states representing a majority of electoral votes have enacted it. The bill also provides definitions for terms like "presidential slate" and "chief election official" and includes provisions for handling potential scenarios such as vote ties or insufficient electors. Importantly, the compact would automatically terminate if the electoral college is abolished, and if any part of the agreement is found invalid, the remaining provisions would still stand.