This bill amends Michigan election law to incorporate the appointment of presidential electors based on the national popular vote. It requires political parties to select candidates for electors at their state conventions, who will then be certified to the Secretary of State. The bill outlines a process for determining and certifying electors based on the popular vote results, including communication with other member states and the issuance of a certificate of ascertainment by the governor. Additionally, it modifies the procedures for the board of state canvassers and the governor regarding the certification of electors, specifying that the governor's authority to issue a certificate is contingent upon the completion of a recount if necessary.

The bill also revises the process for expedited canvasses of election returns, mandating that the board of county canvassers complete the canvass and certify results within ten days after the election upon receiving a request and payment for expedited processing. It empowers the secretary of the board of state canvassers to appoint a specific day for the expedited canvass, which must occur as soon as practicable after the returns are received, with a completion deadline set for the thirteenth day after the election. Furthermore, if a statewide primary election has an unofficial vote differential of 1,500 votes or less, the secretary of state must ensure an expedited canvass. The board's duty to certify election results is clarified as ministerial, based solely on certified statements of votes from counties. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 168.42