Electoral College; allocation of votes. (HB1090)
Introduced By
Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield) with support from co-patrons Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria), Del. Vivian Watts (D-Annandale), and Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D-Arlington)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Electoral College. Provides that the Commonwealth's votes in the Electoral College shall be allocated by the popular vote statewide and in each congressional district. The candidates for President and Vice President who win the popular statewide vote will receive the votes of the two statewide electors and the candidate who wins the popular vote in each congressional district will receive the vote of that district's elector. Maine and Nebraska allocate electoral college votes in this manner. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 063254500 |
01/11/2006 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/20/2006 | Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections |