Assembly Bill 1152 proposes to amend existing statutes and create new provisions to establish an interstate compact for electing the President and Vice President of the United States through a national popular vote. The bill modifies section 5.10 to clarify that if the compact under section 5.11 is in effect, votes for presidential electors will represent the candidates who win the national popular vote. Additionally, it creates sections 5.11 and 5.12, which outline the terms of the interstate agreement, including the process for determining and certifying the national popular vote winner and the responsibilities of state officials in this process.

The bill also amends section 7.70 (5) (b) to specify that the commission will prepare a certificate of results for presidential electors based on the national popular vote if the compact governs the appointment of electors. The governor is tasked with notifying the legislative reference bureau when the agreement is in effect or if the state withdraws from it. The act will take effect the day after publication, with specific provisions related to sections 5.10 and 7.70 (5) (b) becoming effective upon the governor's notification that the agreement is in effect.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 5.10, 7.70(5)(b), 7.70