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HB 4013

interstate agreement; national popular vote

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Anna Abeytia and 26 co-sponsors

Arizona would join multistate compact pledging electoral votes to national popular vote winner once 270+ electoral votes committed.

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Bill Summary · HB 4013

Legislative bill overview

HB 4013 would authorize Arizona to enter into an interstate compact known as the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). Under this agreement, Arizona would pledge its electoral votes to the candidate who wins the national popular vote, rather than the candidate who wins Arizona's popular vote, but only once states representing a majority of electoral votes (270+) have joined the compact.

Why is this important

This bill directly challenges how presidential elections are decided in the United States. Currently, the Electoral College determines the presidency based on state-by-state outcomes. Enacting NPVIC would fundamentally change Arizona's role in presidential elections and represents a significant shift in how Americans select their chief executive. The outcome depends on whether enough states join the compact to reach the 270 electoral vote threshold.

Potential points of contention

  • Federalism concerns: Critics argue states should not unilaterally alter the Electoral College system, which requires a constitutional amendment to formally change
  • Swing state status: Arizona currently has outsized influence in presidential elections as a competitive state; this compact could reduce that leverage depending on national outcomes
  • Rural vs. urban representation: Opponents contend the popular vote approach diminishes the influence of less densely populated areas that the Electoral College was designed to balance
  • Implementation uncertainty: Questions exist about how the compact functions during close national elections and whether it adequately protects voter interests across different state populations

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

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