The Imperial Dominion of the South's Legislature

[Associate Justice PiT]

     I put the amendment to a vote before the entire region. Should it receive at least 2/3rds of votes in the affirmative, it will be passed into law. There are no further actions demanded of the Legislature, other than for its members to vote on the amendment in the region-wide referendum.

[CatoMinor]

The two acts I offered, one condemning the charges on former President Tmforthu, the other welcoming South Sudan into the pool of nations.

I was talking about the amendment. We will be getting to those though

You guys are forgetting my legislation

The Our Opinions Matter Dag Nabbit! Act

When ever a nomination for federal office is made by the President of Atlasia, the Imperial Legislature shall hold a purely symbolic vote on whether or not the region approves of the nominee, the results of which shall be delivered to the Senate of Atlasia for their consideration.

[Dancing with Myself]

Sorry about that.

Let's put that one up for debate

[CatoMinor]

Under this bill the IDS would be to the senate nominee confermation process what the Iowa Caucus is the the presidential nomination process

[Associate Justice PiT]

     Sounds like an interesting idea, & would be good to promote more consistent activity in the Legislature, which history has shown experiences crests & troughs. To make our opinions a bit more helpful to the Senate's proceedings, perhaps the winning side of our vote should also get to deliver a short (1-2 sentence) rationale for their decision.

[CatoMinor]

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I offer the following amendment to the bill

[Associate Justice PiT]

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I offer the following amendment to the bill

     Corrected for typos.

[Dancing with Myself]

Since I'm the viceroy I can't debate but if you guys are all ready I will put this up to a vote

[CatoMinor]

go for it

[Associate Justice PiT]

     I don't think anyone will complain if you want to debate an issue. You just can't vote on bills until we pass the current amendment.

[Dancing with Myself]

All right, the bill up for a vote and after the vote we will elect a speaker

[Yelnoc]

So you don't have to hold a special election for legislative positions?

[CatoMinor]

So you don't have to hold a special election for legislative positions?

Well we'd have to check and see if it has to be within a certain time, if not we might as well just merge the special with the regular election thats coming up, we can survive with 2 until then. However should by some act of God I win this special Senate election then we would have 2 seats to fill and should fill them quickly.

[Dancing with Myself]

So you don't have to hold a special election for legislative positions?

Well we'd have to check and see if it has to be within a certain time, if not we might as well just merge the special with the regular election thats coming up, we can survive with 2 until then. However should by some act of God I win this special Senate election then we would have 2 seats to fill and should fill them quickly.

That's why I created the amendment, to use just in case you are gone and Sanchez is only left. When It passes I can debate when either one or two seats are vacant. Now back to business

[Associate Justice PiT]

     Vacancies are filled by appointment, per Article II, Section 8 of the IDS Constitution.

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     Suffice it to say, looking for a replacement Legislator is slow going, though I have a couple of good leads.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

When will the election to the Speakership take place-on Wednessday Im going to Pennsylvania for a vacation.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     The election to the Speakership takes place when the vote that is currently open finishes. Suffice it to say, these circumstances are quite unusual.

[Dancing with Myself]

We will vote for the speaker as soon as Jbrase's bill is finished being voted on

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I have a few ideas for appointees to the Legislature, if they have not already been selected.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     I am open to suggestions. I prefer to get people who haven't held office involved, but after Ben Kenobi never swore in I would like to get someone less likely to disappear without a trace.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

     I am open to suggestions. I prefer to get people who haven't held office involved, but after Ben Kenobi never swore in I would like to get someone less likely to disappear without a trace.

Would Yelnoc be up to the task of returning to the legislature?

[Associate Justice PiT]

     I am open to suggestions. I prefer to get people who haven't held office involved, but after Ben Kenobi never swore in I would like to get someone less likely to disappear without a trace.

Would Yelnoc be up to the task of returning to the legislature?

     He has mentioned that. I was trying to get someone who hadn't served before, but no need to deny him the opportunity to return to service. PMing him now....

[Yelnoc]

On "The Our Opinions Matter Dag Nabbit! Act", aye.

To make this a bit more feasible, I propose we (informally) make sure that the memoranda are reported to the OAII.

Now, I believe this vote has run quite a bit over time, so let's finish the voting so that we can move onto the Speakership appointment.

[CatoMinor]

Aye

[Dancing with Myself]

Now, I believe this vote has run quite a bit over time, so let's finish the voting so that we can move onto the Speakership appointment.

Not my fault I told you all to vote days ago. Chairman Sanchez wants to be speaker but he is on Vacation apparently.