Commission on Electoral Reform: Official Thread

[rpryor03]

As the member of the Executive Branch, I will chair.

[rpryor03]

I'd like to share this information shared by Adam Griffin, and I'll share the main point here: For the first time in several years, more Atlasians lack representation in the At-Large Senate class than are represented by members of their own party/group.

Our first question should be the easier one. Is the way that we elect our Senators good? Once we figure that out, we can go in depth on election reform, specifically election systems.

[rpryor03]

I could support that clause. If we're doing districts, who will district? Should we have an independent commission like this one?

[rpryor03]

If everyone could take this survey, that would be appreciated.

http://goo.gl/forms/oH6wjx7Y76

[rpryor03]

A summary of the Survey Results:

Would You Like To See A Change in the Presidential Elections Process?
Yes: 14 (42%)
No: 13 (39%)
I Don't Care: 6 (18%)

How would you like to see the Presidential Election Process Performed?
Electoral College: 3 (9%)
Two-Round: 5 (15%)
Elected by Senate: 1 (3%)
Other Responses: 10 (30%)

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Would you like to see a change in the Senatorial elections process?
Yes: 24 (73%)
No: 2 (6%)
I Don't Care: 1 (3%)

How would you like to see the Senatorial process performed?
Districts: 9 (27%)
Regional and At-Large: 5 (15%)
Regional: 3 (9%)
At-Large: 2 (6%)
Other Responses: 14 (42%)

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Would you like to have a Constitutional Convention?
Yes: 16 (48%)
No: 16 (48%)

Is there anything else you would like to share with us?

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Another more specific survey will be out soon.

[rpryor03]

Survey is here:

http://goo.gl/forms/AGip41P2gT

[rpryor03]

And from our second survey:

What Party are you a member of?
TPP: 36%
Federalist: 27%
Labor: 18%
Independent: 9%
Transcendental Democrats: 9%

How would you like to see the Presidential Election Process performed?
Current System: 64%
Two-Round System: 36%

Which of these systems would you like to be implemented for electing the Senate? (Please Select 2)
Regional: 91%
Districts: 82%
At-Large: 27%

Would you like to see a Full Reboot/Constitutional Convention?
Yes: 73%
No: 27%

Would you like a Bicameral legislature?
Yes: 55%
No: 45%

Would you like to vote in Federal Elections by Secret Ballot?
Yes: 73%
No: 27%

[rpryor03]

Finding the results, I'd like to propose this amendment to serve as our recommendation from the commission.

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Article V, Section II, Subsection VI is hereby amended to read:

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Thoughts, gents?

[rpryor03]

I've edited it with your suggestion, Bore, and changed the mistake pointed out by you, HST.

[rpryor03]

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Article V, Section II, Subsection VI is hereby amended to read:

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Voting will be open until 24 hours after all representatives have voted.

Chair votes AYE.

[rpryor03]

Since it's been open for 5 days, the bill PASSES.

Senator Bore, would you introduce the amendment to the Senate on behalf of the commission?