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HB 6029

AN ACT CONCERNING THE NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE INTERSTATE COMPACT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Dubitsky

Connecticut bill would join interstate compact awarding electoral votes to national popular vote winner, fundamentally restructuring presidential election outcomes.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
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Bill Summary · HB 6029

Legislative bill overview

HB 6029 concerns Connecticut's potential participation in the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), an agreement among states to award their electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote once states representing 270 electoral votes have joined. The bill was introduced by Rep. Doug Dubitsky and referred to the Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections for review.

Why is this important

The NPVIC would fundamentally change how presidential elections are decided in participating states, replacing the current state-by-state winner-take-all electoral system. This could significantly impact Connecticut's political influence in presidential campaigns and alter the balance of power between large and small states in determining the presidency.

Potential points of contention

  • Electoral influence trade-off: Connecticut would cede its independent electoral voice to align with the national popular vote, potentially diminishing its leverage as a swing state while increasing attention to high-population urban centers
  • Constitutional concerns: Critics argue the compact may conflict with constitutional provisions regarding state sovereignty and the Electoral College; supporters counter it operates within constitutional bounds
  • Partisan implications: The proposal has divided along ideological lines, with Democrats generally supporting it (favoring urban population centers) and Republicans opposing it (favoring current system benefiting less-populated areas)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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