Bill > S0232

This bill enacts the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, which fundamentally changes how presidential elections are conducted. Under this agreement, states that join will award their electoral votes based on the national popular vote total, rather than their individual state results. The agreement only takes effect when states representing a majority of electoral votes have joined. Key provisions include requiring each member state to conduct a statewide popular vote, mandating that the chief election official determine the national popular vote total, and certifying electoral votes for the presidential slate with the largest national popular vote. The agreement allows states to withdraw, but not within six months of a presidential term's end, and includes provisions for handling tie situations or scenarios where a state's nominated electors do not match its electoral vote count. The bill also provides detailed definitions for terms like "chief election official," "presidential slate," and "statewide popular election." Notably, the agreement 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. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/232