MA: Re-Establishment of a Lieutenant Governor Amendment (Ratified)

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

None of my ideas have the votes to pass in the Assembly, as they've already been discussed:
It was to implement what I have long advocated for (before the federal amendment, I might add), which is a "hybrid" position with powers in the executive and legislative branch. I think it should at least have some minor role, such as serve as the President of the Assembly, similar what the Lt. does IRL.

So eliminate the Speaker's role, essentially?

If you guys are happy with the bill as is, I'll support its passage here.

No - they would open and close each session and take over if the Speaker ever has a LOA.

I would vote against any such bill.

[tmthforu94]

None of my ideas have the votes to pass in the Assembly, as they've already been discussed:
It was to implement what I have long advocated for (before the federal amendment, I might add), which is a "hybrid" position with powers in the executive and legislative branch. I think it should at least have some minor role, such as serve as the President of the Assembly, similar what the Lt. does IRL.

So eliminate the Speaker's role, essentially?

If you guys are happy with the bill as is, I'll support its passage here.

No - they would open and close each session and take over if the Speaker ever has a LOA.

I would vote against any such bill.

How is that a dealbreaker?

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

None of my ideas have the votes to pass in the Assembly, as they've already been discussed:
It was to implement what I have long advocated for (before the federal amendment, I might add), which is a "hybrid" position with powers in the executive and legislative branch. I think it should at least have some minor role, such as serve as the President of the Assembly, similar what the Lt. does IRL.

So eliminate the Speaker's role, essentially?

If you guys are happy with the bill as is, I'll support its passage here.

No - they would open and close each session and take over if the Speaker ever has a LOA.

I would vote against any such bill.

How is that a dealbreaker?

Because I am opposed to the LG having any control over the Assembly.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I think we're ready for a vote, as the Assemblymembers seem to be in agreement.  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 48-hour vote.

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Article I, Section 3 of the Mideast Constitution is hereby amended to read:

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Article I, Section 4 of the Mideast Constitution is hereby amended to read:

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Article II, Section 2 of the Mideast Constitution is hereby amended to read:

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Article III, Section 1 of the Mideast Constitution is hereby amended to read:

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Article III, Section 2 of the Mideast Constitution is hereby amended to read:

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Article III, Section 6 of the Mideast Constitution is hereby amended to read:

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Article IV, Section 1 of the Mideast Constitution is hereby amended to read:

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Article VI, Section 1 of the Mideast Constitution is hereby amended to read:

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All clauses of the Mideast Constitution (i.e. Part 1 of Article III, Section 5) not modified by this Act shall remain intact.[/quote]

[Talleyrand]

AYE

[Oldiesfreak1854]

AYE

[ZuWo]

NAY

[Gass3268]

AYE

[tmthforu94]

This should be an interesting week.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

AYE

[tmthforu94]

If you guys are happy with the bill as is, I'll support its passage here.

NAY

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[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

If you guys are happy with the bill as is, I'll support its passage here.

NAY

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Wrong bill... thanks.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Voting is now closed.  The AYEs are 4, and the NAYs are 1.  The AYEs have it, and the bill has passed.  The amendment will now go before the people for ratification.