BILL · 1991–92 SESSION
SB 5144: Presidential electors
Establishing partial apportionment of electoral votes.
Summary
- Provides that each party shall nominate one elector from each congressional district and two electors at large. Requires the electors to vote for the candidates winning the popular vote in the districts, and the electors at large to vote for the candidates who won the popular vote on a state-wide basis. Takes effect July 1, 1992.
From the Bill Digest (SB 5144), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 22, 1991
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Jack Metcalf (R-10)
- Introduced
- January 22, 1991 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 1992
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Jack Metcalf (R-10)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
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SB 5144 in other sessions
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