This bill enacts the interstate compact for the national popular vote, allowing states to elect the president and vice president of the United States through a statewide popular election. It establishes that any state, including the District of Columbia, can join the agreement by enacting it. The bill outlines the process for determining the national popular vote total, designating the national popular vote winner, and certifying presidential electors based on the popular vote results. It also includes provisions for handling ties, the release of vote counts, and the conditions under which the agreement takes effect or can be withdrawn.

Additionally, the bill amends existing Kansas statutes K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 25-802 and 25-804, specifically removing references to the vice president in the context of electors and updating the procedures for selecting and certifying presidential electors. The amendments clarify that the electors will vote in accordance with the new compact and establish that if the number of electors nominated does not match the state's electoral votes, the national popular vote winner will have the authority to nominate the electors. The bill repeals the previous versions of these statutes to align with the new provisions.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 25-802, 25-804