If enacted, this bill would amend current Arizona statutes by adding a new section, 16-410.01, to title 16, chapter 4, article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new section would affirm the importance of the electoral college in presidential elections, outlining three specific reasons for this affirmation: the founding fathers' belief in the electoral college as the best method for selecting a president, its role in ensuring that all regions of the country participate in the selection process, and its provision of certainty in election outcomes.
The bill does not propose any deletions from existing statutes but introduces several insertions that articulate the legislature's stance on the electoral college. This includes a formal declaration of support and the reasons behind it, thereby reinforcing the state's commitment to the current electoral process as established by the U.S. Constitution.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 16-410.01
House Engrossed Version: 16-410.01