Joint resolution supporting the national popular vote initiative

This joint resolution (LC 4286) is a symbolic statement by Montana's legislature recommending the state join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. It does not change Montana's election laws but proposes that Montana award its electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the most votes nationwide, rather than the candidate who wins Montana's popular vote. The resolution notes that 17 states and DC have already joined the compact, collectively holding 209 electoral votes (out of the 270 needed for the compact to take effect). Montana's participation would align it with these states, though the resolution itself has no legal force and requires separate legislative action to implement.