HB 649: Presidential Elections
GENERAL BILL by Taylor
Presidential Elections; Establishes "Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote"; provides that any state is eligible to become member; requires statewide popular election for President & Vice-President of US; establishes procedure for appointing presidential electors; specifies when agreement becomes effective; provides for withdrawal of member state; requires notification of member states; provides for termination & severability.
Effective Date: Upon becoming law
Last Action: 5/2/2009 House - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2009 House - Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2009 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/25/2009 | House |
• Referred to Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Civil Justice & Courts Policy (CCJP); Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council; Policy Council; Rules and Calendar Council |
| 3/3/2009 | House |
• Introduced, referred to Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Civil Justice & Courts Policy (CCJP); Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council; Policy Council; Rules and Calendar Council -HJ 00057 |
| 5/2/2009 | House |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration; Died in Committee on Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA) |