SB 2016-034: Ballot Descriptions Act (Debating)

[Clyde1998]

This bill passed the House with amendments: https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=245843.msg5267467#msg5267467

[Clyde1998]

This is a no-brainer to pass, although I'm curious as to how the original bill would've gone had that been implemented. I could see people give quick descriptions of themselves: "experienced pragmatic libertarian" etc. so people who don't recognize all the names can get an idea of who they're voting for.

That was sort of my intention. We have them in the UK and they're optional. For example:

[Clyde1998]

This is a no-brainer to pass, although I'm curious as to how the original bill would've gone had that been implemented. I could see people give quick descriptions of themselves: "experienced pragmatic libertarian" etc. so people who don't recognize all the names can get an idea of who they're voting for.

That was sort of my intention. We have them in the UK and they're optional. For example:

Is the party that says "Putting England First" putting Alan England as number one intentional?

He probably changed his name to that.

[Clyde1998]

Seeing as there has been no further debate, I shall open this up to a vote. Members will have 48 hours to vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

[Clyde1998]

Aye

[Clyde1998]

This bill has passed with three members voting in favour, none opposed, one abstaining and two not voting. This will be sent to the President.