BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 5596: Presidential electors
Apportioning the votes of presidential electors proportionate to the popular vote.
Summary
- Provides for apportioning the votes of presidential electors proportionate to the popular vote.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 28, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Bill Finkbeiner (R-45)
- Introduced
- January 28, 2005 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
AN ACT Relating to presidential electors;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Bill Finkbeiner (R-45)
2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
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