This bill proposes significant updates to the current statutes regarding the election of presidential electors in Arizona. Under current law, presidential electors are required to cast their votes for the candidates who received the highest number of votes in the state as prescribed in the statewide canvass. The bill amends this by stipulating that electors will cast their votes for the candidates nominated by the political party or organization that nominated them, thereby changing the basis for their voting from the statewide popular vote to party affiliation.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new framework for a national popular vote agreement among member states, which includes provisions for conducting statewide popular elections for president and vice president, determining national popular vote totals, and certifying electors based on these totals. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of chief election officials in member states, the process for resolving ties, and the conditions under which states can withdraw from the agreement. This comprehensive approach aims to align Arizona's electoral process with a broader national initiative to elect the president by popular vote rather than through the electoral college system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-212, 16-344