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This bill proposes significant changes to Arizona's presidential election process by introducing the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). Currently, Arizona's presidential electors cast votes based on the candidate who wins the most votes in the state. Under this new legislation, Arizona would join an agreement where the state's electoral votes would be awarded to the presidential candidate who wins the most votes nationwide, regardless of the state-level results. The bill modifies existing law to require presidential electors to vote for the national popular vote winner and establishes detailed provisions for how states will track and report national vote totals. Key components include requiring each member state to conduct a statewide popular election, mandating that the chief election official determine and announce national vote totals, and specifying that the compact becomes effective only when states representing a majority of electoral votes have joined. The agreement allows states to withdraw, but with restrictions to prevent disruption near the end of a presidential term, and includes provisions for handling potential complications like vote ties or insufficient electors. The compact would automatically terminate if the Electoral College is abolished, and it includes comprehensive definitions of key terms to ensure clarity and consistency among participating states.

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83275