HB 1456 -- Interstate Compact to Elect the President by National Popular Vote ActInterstate Compact • January 23rd, 2008
Contract Type FiledJanuary 23rd, 2008This bill authorizes Missouri to enter into the Interstate Compact on the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote Act. Currently, electors to the Electoral College typically favor the presidential candidate receiving the majority of their state’s popular vote for president. The agreement requires the chief election official of each state to designate electors to the Electoral College that will vote in favor of the presidential slate receiving a majority of the votes cast nationwide. Methods for ensuring the accuracy of the national popular vote are specified.