This bill proposes significant updates to the current statutes regarding the election of presidential electors in Arizona. Under the current law, presidential electors cast their votes for the candidates who received the highest number of votes in the state as prescribed in the canvass. The bill amends this by stating that electors will cast their votes for the candidates nominated by the political party or organization that nominated the electors, thereby changing the basis for casting electoral votes.

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 of chief election officials in member states, the process for resolving ties, and the conditions under which states can withdraw from the agreement. The bill also includes definitions for key terms related to the electoral process, thereby establishing a comprehensive legal structure for implementing the national popular vote system.

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