S.20.2-15: Southern State and Local Electoral Calendar Act (Debating)

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

AN ACT
to bring state and local elections in line with parliamentary terms

Section 1 (Title)
i. The title of this act shall be, the "Local Electoral Calendar Act."

Section 2 (Electoral calendar for state and local elections)
i. Hereafter, all officers of the states (or territories) and municipalities of the South shall serve terms of six months commencing on the first Monday following their election.
ii. All regular state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be on the ultimate Saturday of the month in which they are given by the laws of those states (or territories) to proceed.
iii. The filing deadline for all state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be thirty days before the election.

Section 3
i. No sooner than thirty days before the election, and no later than fifteen days before, the ministry of elections will send to every non-apparent citizen an envelope prominently labeled: "CONTAINS ELECTION MATERIALS."

Sponsor: Governor MB (D/L - PR)

[Dr. MB]

Introduced this, copied from the Fremont bill so we have a framework for Lumine's NCP simulated elections. Hope this passes quickly.

[reagente]

Introduced this, copied from the Fremont bill so we have a framework for Lumine's NCP simulated elections. Hope this passes quickly.

Looks good to me.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Introduced this, copied from the Fremont bill so we have a framework for Lumine's NCP simulated elections. Hope this passes quickly.

Thank you Governor for your prompt advocacy for this bill. I'm glad to see some Southern Laborites are pulling their weight.

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AN ACT
to bring state and local elections in line with southern regional parliamentary terms

Section 1 (Title)
i. The title of this act shall be, the "Southern State and Local Electoral Calendar Act."

Section 2 (Electoral calendar for state and local elections)
i. Hereafter, all officers of the states (or territories) and municipalities of the South shall serve terms of six months commencing on the first Monday following their election.
ii. All regular state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be on the ultimate Saturday of the month in which they are given by the laws of those states (or territories) to proceed.
iii. The filing deadline for all state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be thirty days before the election.

Section 3
i. No sooner than thirty days before the election, and no later than fifteen days before, the ministry of elections will send to every non-apparent citizen registered voter an envelope prominently labelled: "CONTAINS ELECTION MATERIALS."

[Lumine]

Thank you for introducing this, gentlemen!

There is one thing which is absolutely indispensable, and that's for the region to select a voting system for this bill (FPTP, PR, STV, etc.), which is what I need to make the simulation. I need to know how the Governors and State Legislatures are being elected.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

...to select a voting system for this bill

In light of the input from the Pontifex Maximus, I have added further to the potential amendments. This has the benefit of standardising unless the Pontifex Maximus wants to have a little play with a particular state or municipality for RP reasons.

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AN ACT
to bring state and local elections in line with southern regional parliamentary terms

Section 1 (Title)
i. The title of this act shall be, the "Southern State and Local Electoral Calendar Act."

Section 2 (Electoral calendar for state and local elections)
i. Hereafter, all officers of the states (or territories) and municipalities of the South shall serve terms of six months commencing on the first Monday following their election.
ii. All regular state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be on the ultimate Saturday of the month in which they are given by the laws of those states (or territories) to proceed.
iii. The filing deadline for all state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be thirty days before the election.

Section 3
i. No sooner than thirty days before the election, and no later than fifteen days before, the ministry of elections will send to every non-apparent citizen registered voter an envelope prominently labelled: "CONTAINS ELECTION MATERIALS."

Section 4 (Voting Systems)
i. The voting system for state (or territorial) and municipal legislatures will be the same as the Southern Regional system. Unless decided otherwise at the state (or territorial) or municipal level.
ii. The voting system for state (or territorial) and municipal executives will be the same as the Southern Regional system. Unless decided otherwise by the states (or territorial) or municipal level.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

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AN ACT
to bring state and local elections in line with southern regional parliamentary terms

Section 1 (Title)
i. The title of this act shall be, the "Southern State and Local Electoral Calendar Act."

Section 2 (Electoral calendar for state and local elections)
i. Hereafter, all officers of the states (or territories) and municipalities of the South shall serve terms of six months commencing on the first Monday following their election.
ii. All regular state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be on the ultimate Saturday of the month in which they are given by the laws of those states (or territories) to proceed.
iii. The filing deadline for all state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be thirty days before the election.

Section 3
i. No sooner than thirty days before the election, and no later than fifteen days before, the ministry of elections will send to every non-apparent citizen registered voter an envelope prominently labelled: "CONTAINS ELECTION MATERIALS."

Section 4 (Voting Systems)
i. The voting system for state (or territorial) and municipal legislatures will be the same as the Southern Regional system. Unless decided otherwise at the state (or territorial) or municipal level.
ii. The voting system for state (or territorial) and municipal executives will be the same as the Southern Regional system. Unless decided otherwise by the states (or territorial) or municipal level.

As there have been no comments if there are no objections in 24 hours this will be the working version of the bill. If there is an objection voting on these amendments will start at that time. Proxies will be accepted.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

I motion for a final vote. 24hours for objections.

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

I know y'all don't like it when foreigners post in your threads, but since it appears the text of this bill is directly lifted from one we passed in Frémont, I just though I'd point out that §3 is an amendment to an earlier bill establishing universal vote by mail. Since I assume the South does not have a similar statute, you're probably going to want to fix that. (Also, "non-apparent citizen" means NPCs. If you say "registered voters" you are requiring Peebs to mail a printed-out ballot to Atlas posters at their RL addresses.)

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

I object.

Debate will continue.

I know y'all don't like it when foreigners post in your threads...

I was not aware that Fremont didn't consider itself a part of Atlasia.

...but since it appears the text of this bill is directly lifted from one we passed in Frémont, I just though I'd point out that §3 is an amendment to an earlier bill establishing universal vote by mail.

Indeed this is an issue with lifting unedited bills from elsewhere.

Since I assume the South does not have a similar statute, you're probably going to want to fix that. (Also, "non-apparent citizen" means NPCs. If you say "registered voters" you are requiring Peebs to mail a printed-out ballot to Atlas posters at their RL addresses.)

I don't agree that with your interpretation. However this is food for thought for the whole chamber and of course the Governor. I would like to hear the Southern AG's interpretation. I believe it might just be easier to remove that part entirely. Maybe some of the delegates would like to also provide some input to this bill?

I thank the First Minister of Fremont for his input. Considering the lack of debate on this important matter, and that no other delegate has said a word since the amendments. This is actually useful for the discussion of this bill. On behalf of the Chamber I would like to apologise to the Pontifex Maximus for the further delays in getting this important bill passed.

[Lumine]

I'll go into extra detail after an update, but I'll be taking on a small leave of absence for a few days. Elections would happen on the last Saturday of the month and myself I find it ideal to have roughly two weeks for campaigning (at least for this first round), so if there wasn't more debate I think it would be good to see this bill passed during the week. Happy to hold off until July if there's sustantive debate and if the region needs time to develop it's own system, but I thought I might as well point it out.

[Lumine]

Bump?

[Senator-elect Spark]

Bump?

As debate has ceased, I'd motion for a final vote. Objections shall be made within 24 hours.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Bump?

As debate has ceased, I'd motion for a final vote. Objections shall be made within 24 hours.

I object!

It seems that no one wants to comment on the issues raised with this bill by the First Minister of Fremont. As it seems no one else is willing to actually comment, or contribute from any side of the political aisle with regards to this. I am putting forward the following amendment.

AN ACT
to bring state and local elections in line with southern regional terms

Section 1 (Title)
i. The title of this act shall be, the "Southern State and Local Electoral Calendar Act."

Section 2 (Electoral calendar for state and local elections)
i. Hereafter, all officers of the states (or territories) and municipalities of the South shall serve terms of six months commencing on the first Monday following their election.
ii. All regular state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be on the ultimate Saturday of the month in which they are given by the laws of those states (or territories) to proceed.
iii. The filing deadline for all state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be thirty days before the election.

Section 3 (Postal Voting)
i. Registered voters (Atlasian's Citizens [both players and NPCs] of the Southern Region deemed eligible to vote) in the Southern Region may apply for a postal ballot no later than two weeks before the relevant election/s. People who meet the parameters will be sent by the relevant Southern Electoral body, an envelope prominently labelled: "CONTAINS ELECTION MATERIALS." No sooner than thirty days before the election, and no later than fifteen days before, the ministry of elections will send to every registered voter an envelope prominently labelled: "CONTAINS ELECTION MATERIALS."

Section 4 (Voting Systems)
i. The voting system for state (or territorial) and municipal legislatures will be the same as the Southern Regional system. Unless decided otherwise at the state (or territorial) or municipal level.
ii. The voting system for state (or territorial) and municipal executives will be the same as the Southern Regional system. Unless decided otherwise by the states (or territorial) or municipal level.

If there are no objections in 24 hours this will be the working version of the bill. If there is an objection voting on these amendments will start at that time. Proxies will be accepted.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Bump?

I would once again apologize to the Pontifex Maximus on behalf of the chamber for the further delays in getting this legislation passed. I trust the lack of comment other than the "Bump?", means you are satisfied with the mechanisms within the legislation for your role as Pontifex Maximus.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

I motion for a final vote 24 hours for objections.

This is now the working version of the Bill:

AN ACT
to bring state and local elections in line with southern regional terms

Section 1 (Title)
i. The title of this act shall be, the "Southern State and Local Electoral Calendar Act."

Section 2 (Electoral calendar for state and local elections)
i. Hereafter, all officers of the states (or territories) and municipalities of the South shall serve terms of six months commencing on the first Monday following their election.
ii. All regular state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be on the ultimate Saturday of the month in which they are given by the laws of those states (or territories) to proceed.
iii. The filing deadline for all state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be thirty days before the election.

Section 3 (Postal Voting)
i. Registered voters (Atlasian's Citizens [both players and NPCs] of the Southern Region deemed eligible to vote) in the Southern Region may apply for a postal ballot no later than two weeks before the relevant election/s. People who meet the parameters will be sent by the relevant Southern Electoral body, an envelope prominently labelled: "CONTAINS ELECTION MATERIALS."

Section 4 (Voting Systems)
i. The voting system for state (or territorial) and municipal legislatures will be the same as the Southern Regional system. Unless decided otherwise at the state (or territorial) or municipal level.
ii. The voting system for state (or territorial) and municipal executives will be the same as the Southern Regional system. Unless decided otherwise by the states (or territorial) or municipal level.

[Senator-elect Spark]

The vote has opened for 48 hours.

[reagente]

aye

[Senator-elect Spark]

Aye

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

Aye

[Senator-elect Spark]

This bill passes. The vote shall remain open until all delegates have voted. Thank you.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Aye

[Senator-elect Spark]

As our great speaker is standing for election in our republic, I shall close this vote.

The bill thereby passes 4-0. It will be sent to the Governor for his signature.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

As our great speaker is standing for election in our republic, I shall close this vote.

The bill thereby passes 4-0. It will be sent to the Governor for his signature.

Final Vote Count:
[ 4 ] Aye
[ 0 ] Nay
[ 0 ] Abstain
[ 1 ] Absent (PragmaticPopulist)

AN ACT
to bring state and local elections in line with southern regional terms

Section 1 (Title)
i. The title of this act shall be, the "Southern State and Local Electoral Calendar Act."

Section 2 (Electoral calendar for state and local elections)
i. Hereafter, all officers of the states (or territories) and municipalities of the South shall serve terms of six months commencing on the first Monday following their election.
ii. All regular state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be on the ultimate Saturday of the month in which they are given by the laws of those states (or territories) to proceed.
iii. The filing deadline for all state (or territorial) and municipal elections in the South shall be thirty days before the election.

Section 3 (Postal Voting)
i. Registered voters (Atlasian's Citizens [both players and NPCs] of the Southern Region deemed eligible to vote) in the Southern Region may apply for a postal ballot no later than two weeks before the relevant election/s. People who meet the parameters will be sent by the relevant Southern Electoral body, an envelope prominently labelled: "CONTAINS ELECTION MATERIALS."

Section 4 (Voting Systems)
i. The voting system for state (or territorial) and municipal legislatures will be the same as the Southern Regional system. Unless decided otherwise at the state (or territorial) or municipal level.
ii. The voting system for state (or territorial) and municipal executives will be the same as the Southern Regional system. Unless decided otherwise by the states (or territorial) or municipal level.