Proportional Representation (By-Elections) Act [Debate open]

[Meeker]

Proportional Representation (By-Elections) Act

1. Sections 18-22 of the Proportional Representation Act (F.L. 21-2), dealing with vacancies, are hereby repealed.
2. In the event of a vacancy arising for whatever reason in a seat filled by Proportional Representation, a by-election shall be held on a nationwide basis in accordance with the terms outlined within the Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act (F.L. 14-2) and the Proportional Representation Act.
3. In the event of further such vacancies arising before the commencement of the by-election, a single by-election shall be held for all the vacant seats.

Sponsor: Meeker (Lewis)

[Meeker]

We are now voting on final passage of this legislation. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

[Meeker]

Aye

[Meeker]

Tally on Final Passage

Aye: 5 (Verily; Conor; Meeker; Afleitch; CultureKing)
Nay: 0
Abstain (Yet to vote): 5 (Sam Spade; Friz; Colin; Earl; Hughento)

[Meeker]

Tally on Final Passage

Aye: 6 (Verily; Conor; Meeker; Afleitch; CultureKing; Sam Spade)
Nay: 0
Abstain (Yet to vote): 4 (Friz; Colin; Earl; Hughento)


This legislation has enough votes to pass. Senators have twenty-four hours to change their votes.

[Meeker]

Final Tally on Final Passage

Aye: 6 (Verily; Conor; Meeker; Afleitch; CultureKing; Sam Spade)
Nay: 0
Abstain: 4 (Friz; Colin; Earl; Hughento)

With six in favor, none opposed and four abstaining, this bill passes. It is sent to the President for his signature or veto.