Florida House Bill H0057

Florida 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 9/29/25
• Refer: 10/7/25
• Failed: 3/13/26

Caption

Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote

Impact

Should H0057 be enacted, it would have significant implications for state laws regarding presidential elections. Member states would be required to conduct statewide popular elections for President and Vice President. This would alter the current election process in Florida by establishing a new method for appointing presidential electors based on nationwide popular vote totals. If enacted, H0057 could lead to broader discussions about electoral reform and voting rights, and raise questions about the balance of power between state and federal election processes.

Summary

House Bill 0057 (H0057) proposes to join the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, establishing a framework where member states agree to assign their electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the nationwide popular vote. This initiative aims to enhance the democratic process by ensuring that the President's election reflects the majority will of voters across the entire nation, rather than through the current Electoral College system which can result in a candidate winning the presidency without winning the popular vote.

Contention

There are notable points of contention surrounding H0057. Proponents argue that the bill would provide a fairer representation of voter preferences and diminish the disproportionate influence that swing states currently wield in presidential elections. Critics, however, express concerns that it could undermine the interests of smaller states and disrupt the foundational framework established by the Constitution. Additionally, the potential for inconsistencies in how states calculate and report votes may foster disputes and complications in determining the national popular vote winner.