The bill amends Minnesota Statutes regarding the nomination and election of presidential electors, specifically withdrawing the state from the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. It modifies section 208.03 to require each major political party to nominate one presidential elector from each congressional district and two at-large electors, while also mandating that the chair of the party indicate whether nominees are at-large or district representatives. Additionally, section 208.05 is amended to specify that the State Canvassing Board will determine the election of electors based on statewide and congressional district vote totals, eliminating the previous provision that allowed for the Agreement to dictate the appointment of electors.

Furthermore, the bill includes a section that formally states Minnesota's withdrawal from the aforementioned agreement, directing the governor to notify other states of this decision. It also repeals sections 208.051 and 208.052, which previously outlined the terms of the Agreement and its precedence over conflicting state laws. This legislative change reflects a shift in how Minnesota intends to manage the election of its presidential electors, moving away from a national popular vote framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 208.03, 208.05