The first session of the 2022 southern chamber legislative session is about halfway over. So far this session, we have passed a total of 55 bills and rejected 1. 14 bills remain on the floor under debate. While not yet drafted, approximately 50 additional bills are planned for potential debate.
I have to resign this morning to fight for our Region in Nyman which will open up a vacancy. Unfortunately, Delegate Octosteel has missed 4 consecutive vote-a-ramas and 59 consecutive votes which means his seat is now vacant under the Southern Constitution.
As far as next steps to close out the session strong, here is what is needed:
From Governor LT
- Appoint a replacement for Mr. Reactionary
- Appoint a replacement for Octosteel
- Sign 4 bills that have just closed as passed
- Introduce a budget (technically due March 1)
From Southern Chamber
- Once at full strength elect a new Deputy Speaker
- Vote on the 14 bills already on the Chamber floor
- Introduce and pass a Continuing Budget Resolution to extend last year's budget through the end of this legislative session. Technically budget needs to be in place by March 21st. This will give yall time to debate.
- Ensure that the Constitution Committee submits a final product.
As of now, the Southern Chamber is 5 bills away from setting the Atlasian record for most bills passed in a legislative session, which is currently held by the 13th Congress at 59. Close strong and win one for the Gipper.
It has been an honor to serve with you all. I intend to continue maintaining the legislative noticeboard to assist the Speaker and will remain an active participant.
All the best.
- R
Appendix
Bills passing so far:1. Chamber Rules Amendments
2. Cars Are Good Act
3. Pro-Life Safe Haven Act
4. Good Medical Procedures Act
5. Usury Is A Sin Act*
6. Resolution in support of Chick-Fil-A
7. Labor & Judicial Reform Act of 2019 Amendments Act
8. Truman Says Gun Rights Are Non-Negotiable Act*
9. Poorly Written And Broken Laws Repeal Act
10. Green Book Act
11. No Barney Fifes Act
12. It's An Emergency Act*
13. Off-Label Use Is OK Act
14. Bestiality is a Sin Act
15. Facebook And Twitter Suck Act*
16. Truman Says Protect Our Supply Chains Act*
17. Toilet Paper Equality Act
18. Hair Today Gone Tomorrow Act
19. Attorney Licensing Reform Act Reform Act
20. Amended Firearm Education Act Amendments Act
21. F.U. Rioters Act
22. Alcohol and Tobacco Heritage Act
23. Prison Changes Act
24. Food Delivery Reform Act
25. Voter Integrity Act
26. Hands Off My Data Act
27. Specific Legal Protections Act
28. No C.R.A.P. In Schools Act
29. Uniform Digital Codes Adoption Act
30. Attacking the Tower Act
31. Environmental Stewardship Act*
32. Too Much Butt Stuff Act
33. Vexillology on my Mind Resolution
34. No Racist Government Documents Act
35. Resolution in Support of Hobby Lobby
36. Protecting Youth Activities Act
37. Attorney General Enhancement Act
38. Incest is a Sin Act
39. Pagan Sacrifice Is A Sin Act
40. Slavery is a Sin Act
41. Fornication is a Sin Act
42. Animal Abuse is a Sin Act
43. Lynching is a Sin Act
44. Tattoos are a Sin Act
45. Fraudulent Deceit Is A Sin Act
46. Wicked Debt Collection is a Sin Act
47. Wage Theft is a Sin Act
48. Reject the Mark of the Beast Act
49. Totally Secular Act
50. Fetal Remains are Human Remains Act
51. Ghoulish Sex is a Sin Act
52. Child Pornography Eradication Act
53. Consent is Required Act
54. No Chinese Spyware on Government Computers Act
55. More Ban Bans Act
Bills rejected so far:1. Polygamy is a Sin Act
