On April 7, Illinois House Bill 1685 was signed into law. This is the National Popular Vote Plan bill. Illinois is the third state to pass the idea. Governor Rod R. Blagojevich said when he signed it, “This nation is built on the principle ‘for the people, by the people.’ By signing this law, we in Illinois are making it clear that we believe every voter has an equal voice in electing our nation’s leaders.”
The plan has now been approved by Maryland (10 electoral votes), New Jersey (15 votes), and Illinois (21 votes), for a total of 46. The plan goes into effect when it has been approved by states containing 270 electoral votes.
Yea! Our eyes turn to you Hawaii…
Excellent news!
I wonder if the law has a provision that the state legislature could override the appointment of electors in certain cases.
For instance, let’s say the popular vote is very close. Illinois can’t mandate that other states engage in recounts to clarify the total.
It will then be declared unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court because it overrides the vote of the American people on Election Day.
That all ya’ll are heading for is the “Tyranny of the Majority” our Founders warned against. Google it. Or look here: http://www.serendipity.li/jsmill/jsmill.htm
Worst idea ever,and strictly unconstitutional,it bypasses the amendment process of the constitution