HB1102 would repeal Colorado’s existing statutory participation in the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, commonly known as the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. The bill removes the current law that commits Colorado to award its presidential electors to the candidate who wins the national popular vote once the compact is in effect among states holding a majority of electoral votes.
In addition to repealing the compact provisions, the bill makes conforming changes to Colorado law governing presidential electors. It also updates the state’s false-slate and forgery penalties so they continue to apply in the event the compact is in effect, but with references tied to the secretary of state’s designation of the national popular vote winner rather than Colorado’s statewide popular vote winner.
Impact
If enacted, HB1102 would eliminate Colorado’s statutory membership in the National Popular Vote Compact and restore Colorado law to a system in which the state’s electoral votes are not governed by that compact. It would repeal part 40 of article 60 of title 24 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, supersede conflicting provisions of state law only if the compact were ever in effect, and revise election-crime provisions related to presidential electors to align with the repeal and any future compact-related scenario.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests the bill faced strong opposition in committee. On February 10, 2025, the House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee first voted 8-2 to postpone the bill indefinitely, which effectively killed it, after an earlier 2-8 vote to refer it to the Committee of the Whole. No committee transcript is provided, but the vote pattern indicates limited support and a clear majority against advancing the measure.
Contention
The central point of contention is whether Colorado should remain part of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. Supporters of repeal likely view the compact as an improper or undesirable departure from the traditional Electoral College framework, while opponents likely favor keeping Colorado committed to awarding electors based on the national popular vote once the compact is activated. The committee vote shows the proposal did not garner enough support to move forward, suggesting disagreement over presidential election administration, state authority, and the role of the Electoral College.