SF2275 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Designation and election provision of presidential electors
Related bill: HF2669
AI Generated Summary
This bill withdraws Minnesota from the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote (NPVIC), which aimed to allocate the state's electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote once enough states joined to reach a majority of electoral votes (270).
Key provisions of the bill include:
1. Withdrawal from the NPVIC – The bill explicitly states that Minnesota is withdrawing from the agreement, and the governor is directed to inform other participating states.
2. Changes to Presidential Elector Selection – The bill restores the previous method of appointing presidential electors, where each congressional district elects one elector and two additional electors are chosen based on statewide vote totals.
3. Repeal of Existing NPVIC Laws – It repeals Minnesota statutes that enacted the NPVIC, ensuring that state law no longer recognizes the agreement.
4. Certification Process – The bill specifies that the State Canvassing Board will declare the highest vote-getters for each electoral position as officially elected, reinforcing Minnesota’s return to a traditional Electoral College allocation based on state results rather than the national popular vote.
In summary, this legislation rescinds Minnesota’s participation in the National Popular Vote Compact and reinstates the traditional Electoral College system for appointing presidential electors based on state election outcomes.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
March 05, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
Citations
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