S.20.2-2: Changing Our Capitol Amendment (Passed)

[Senator Spark]

Introducing a constitutional amendment:

Changing our Capitol Amendment

The following changes will be made to the Southern Constitution, Article I, Section 2:

2. The regional capital for The South established in this Constitution shall be Nashville, Tennessee Austin, Texas. The region may also be referred to as the Southern Region.

Sponsor: MB

Debate to last 48 hours.

[Senator Spark]

I can support this amendment but I do believe we should gain the input of the Southern people on this.

[Senator Spark]

Since this is not a high priority for the South as of now and in light of Tmth's comments, I motion to table until a later date.

[Senator Spark]

Do think that this can be done in the future with the consent of the Southern people through a referendum.

[Senator Spark]

If no delegates object within the 24 hours, the bill shall be tabled.

[Senator Spark]

I object.

While I am neutral to the idea of a capitol change, I think there is enough interest in the subject to merit a vote.

I think the best approach would be a two-vote system as I proposed. The first vote (to select which alternate capital location should be put to a vote), can occur mid-term, while the final vote on moving the capital to the new location or remaining in Nashville can be held concurrently with the next chamber elections, so there is maximum turnout to settle the issue.

Your objection is acknowledged.

[Senator Spark]

Proposed Amendment:

Section 1:
a. There will be an advisory, instant-runoff-voting referendum held mid-term to select the most popular alternative capitol location.
b. Nashville, Tennessee, or any locality in the Nashville, Tennessee Metropolitan statistical area cannot appear as an option on this referendum

Section 2:
a. The most popular alternative capitol location selected according to Section 1 (hereafter referred to as "selected locality") will be placed on the ballot as constitutional amendment for the location for a new capitol, concurrent with the next Southern Chamber election.
b. should the constitutional amendment pass, this will modify the Southern Constitution, Article I, Section 2 to read:

2. The regional capital for The South established in this Constitution shall be Nashville, Tennessee <Selected Locality, Selected Locality's State>. The region may also be referred to as the Southern Region.

Objection period shall last 24 hours, if no delegates object, the amendment shall pass.

[Senator Spark]

I motion for a vote

Objecting to the motion due to waiting for amendment to pass.

It's passed at the time you posted it, hasn't it?

I thought it was 24 hours when I posted, but I wasn't set to EST.

Regardless, if there is a technical issue, then I motion for a vote again.

Final vote. 48 hours.

[Senator Spark]

Nay.