Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to withdraw Minnesota from the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote. This agreement previously mandated that presidential electors in participating states be appointed based on the national popular vote winner.

Main Provisions

• Withdrawal from Agreement: The bill officially withdraws Minnesota from the multi-state agreement that aimed to elect the President by national popular vote rather than through the Electoral College system. The governor is instructed to notify the chief executives of other states involved in the agreement about Minnesota's withdrawal.
• Amendment and Repeal: It amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 208.05 to remove references to the national popular vote agreement, ensuring that the State Canvassing Board will declare the candidates with the highest number of state votes as elected. Additionally, the bill repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024 sections 208.051 and 208.052, which enacted and supported the national popular vote agreement.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Return to State-Based Elector Appointment: Minnesota will revert to appointing presidential electors based on the state's popular vote results, rather than the national popular vote.
• Repealing National Popular Vote Law: The statutes making it law to use the national popular vote for elector selection are repealed, meaning Minnesota will no longer participate in this system.

Relevant Terms

• National Popular Vote
• Electoral College
• Presidential Electors
• State Canvassing Board
• Withdrawal
• Agreement Among the States