HF2669

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to change how Minnesota selects its presidential electors by withdrawing from the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This compact aimed to elect the President by national popular vote rather than the Electoral College system.

Main Provisions

• Nomination and Certification of Electors: The bill specifies that presidential electors and alternates will be nominated by the major political parties in Minnesota, with one elector from each congressional district and two at-large electors from the state.
• Canvassing and Declaration of Results: The State Canvassing Board will use statewide vote totals to declare electors at-large and district vote totals for congressional districts.
• Repeal of Provisions Related to the Compact: The bill repeals existing statutes that implement the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, effectively removing Minnesota from the agreement.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Withdrawal from the Compact: This bill withdraws Minnesota from the agreement to elect the President by national popular vote, reverting to the traditional Electoral College-based system.
• Repeal of Related Statutes: Sections 208.051 and 208.052, which are related to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, are repealed. This means the compact no longer has legal standing in Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

National Popular Vote, Electoral College, presidential electors, withdrawal, Interstate Compact, canvassing board, major political parties, congressional district, statewide vote totals.