House Engrossed

electoral college; support

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature

First Regular Session

2023

HOUSE BILL 2477

An Act

amending title 16, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 16-410.01; relating to conduct of elections.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 16, chapter 4, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 16-410.01, to read:

START_STATUTE16-410.01. Affirmation of electoral college

The legislature AFFIRMS the importance of the electoral college for presidential elections in this country for the following reasons:

1. The founding fathers enshrined the ELECTORAL college in the United States CONSTITUTION because they thought it was the best method to choose the president.

2. The ELECTORAL college ensures that all parts of the COUNTRY are involved in SELECTING the President of the United States.

3. The ELECTORAL college guarantees certainty to the outcome of the presidential election. END_STATUTE