Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of this bill is to withdraw the state of Minnesota from the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. This withdrawal will mean that Minnesota will no longer follow the national popular vote system for appointing presidential electors.

Main Provisions

• Amending Existing Statutes: The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 208.05 to align with the withdrawal from the national popular vote agreement. It specifies that Minnesota will no longer follow the national popular vote when deciding presidential electors.

• Withdrawal Directive: The bill directs the governor to formally notify the chief executives of other member states about Minnesota's withdrawal from the agreement.

• Repeal of Existing Law: The bill repeals Minnesota Statutes sections 208.051 and 208.052, which previously enacted and described the implementation of the National Popular Vote agreement in Minnesota.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Minnesota will no longer participate in the National Popular Vote agreement, which aimed to elect the President of the United States by a national popular tally rather than the electoral college system.

• This change reverts Minnesota to using its own state process for the appointment of presidential electors, independent of the national popular vote results.

Relevant Terms

• National Popular Vote
• Presidential Electors
• Electoral College
• State Canvassing Board
• Withdrawal from Agreement