S.20.3.23: Regional Symbols Act Part II (Passed)
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« on: September 30, 2020, 11:19:50 AM »
« edited: October 29, 2020, 03:29:57 PM by tmthforu94 »

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A BILL FOR AN ACT
extending the official regional symbolism of the Southern Region

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHAMBER RESOLVED.

Section 1, TITLE.
1. The title of this Act shall be, the “Regional Symbols Act Part II: Electric Boogaloo.”

Section 2, NEW SYMBOLS.
1. There shall be a referendum vote to determine additional regional symbols for the Southern Region.
2. The following categories and options shall be voted on:
   a. Beverage - Options: Lemonade, Sweet Tea, Water, Write-In:_____
   b. Bird - Options: Brown Pelican, Kentucky warbler, Seagull, Hummingbird, Write-In:_____
   c. Gem - Options: Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Write-In:_____
   d. Meal - Options: Fried chicken and waffles; Fried Chicken, Black Eyed Peas, Mashed Potatoes and Greens; Grits and Tapioca, Write-In:_____
   e. Tree - Southern Oak Tree, Write-In:____-
3. Voting shall be does via STV method. The options that receive the most votes shall become regional symbols effective immediately upon election certification. The appropriate election administrator will open the voting booth at 12:00:00am EDT on Friday, November 13th, and will close said booth the following Sunday at 11:59:59pm EDT. The Governor shall be tasked with posting a thread in the Fantasy Elections sub-forum to facilitate a public discussion.

Sponsor: Koopa

Minimum 48 hours for debate. The sponsor is invited to advocate for the bill.
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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2020, 10:54:08 PM »

Lemonade should absolutely not be the official beverage of the Southern region. It is an unhealthy sugary drink that can really damage teeth. I believe the official beverage of the Southern region should be water. Water is life sustaining and very healthy for you.
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2020, 09:26:45 AM »

Lemonade should absolutely not be the official beverage of the Southern region. It is an unhealthy sugary drink that can really damage teeth. I believe the official beverage of the Southern region should be water. Water is life sustaining and very healthy for you.

Well, it's a Southern icon. Besides, you don't have to sweeten it with sugar. You can substitute for healthier sweeteners, or even honey. Ignoring the sweetener you choose, it's really just lemon juice mixed with water. Also, nothing screams 'Southern' to me more than sipping ice-cold lemonade on your front porch during a warm summer's evening.

Anyways, thank you TM for introducing this, and as for the rest of the bill, it's not an exclusive list. Feel free to amend it with more ideas if you so please.
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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2020, 01:47:52 PM »

While I'm a fan of lemonade, personally, when I think of southern drink, I think of an iced tea. Perhaps we gather submissions and do ranked voting on the options?
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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2020, 11:24:41 PM »

While I'm a fan of lemonade, personally, when I think of southern drink, I think of an iced tea. Perhaps we gather submissions and do ranked voting on the options?

Fine by me. Although, if you want, there's nothing stopping us from having two official beverages. Tongue
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« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2020, 01:56:32 AM »

While I'm a fan of lemonade, personally, when I think of southern drink, I think of an iced tea. Perhaps we gather submissions and do ranked voting on the options?

I agree with Iced Tea.
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« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2020, 12:06:06 PM »

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A BILL FOR AN ACT
extending the official regional symbolism of the Southern Region

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHAMBER RESOLVED.

Section 1, TITLE.
1. The title of this Act shall be, the “Regional Symbols Act Part II: Electric Boogaloo.”

Section 2, NEW SYMBOLS.
1. Lemonade is hereby designated as the official beverage of the Southern Region.Fried chicken and waffles is hereby designated as the official meal of the Southern Region.
2. Sabal palmetto, otherwise known as the cabbage-palm or palmetto, is hereby designated as the official tree of the Southern Region.
3. Pelecanus occidentalis, otherwise known as the brown pelican, is hereby designated as the official bird of the Southern Region.
4. The freshwater pearl is hereby designated as the official gem of the Southern Region.
5. Fried chicken and waffles is hereby designated as the official meal of the Southern Region.

Section 3, REFERENDUM.
1. On the ballot for the next regionwide election in the Southern Region following final enactment by the regional government, a referendum using ranked choice voting shall be listed.
2. The question for this referendum shall be written out as follows: "What should the official beverage of the Southern Region be?"
3. There shall be five (4) options for the voters to choose from, listed in §3.3a-e of this Act, as well as a write-in option.
   a. Lemonade
   b. Iced Tea
   c. Both Lemonade and Iced Tea
   d. Neither Lemonade nor Iced Tea
4. If either (a), (b), or a write-in option has the most votes, the drink listed shall become the official beverage of the Southern Region.
5. If (c) has the most votes, both lemonade and iced tea shall become the official beverages of the Southern Region.
6. If (d) has the most votes, no official beverage or beverages of the Southern Region shall be designated.

Rough idea for an amendment. Please amend if necessary.
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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2020, 02:03:33 PM »

Why not just do the referendum idea for a host of things? Could be a fun way to involve people.
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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2020, 03:17:18 PM »

Why not just do the referendum idea for a host of things? Could be a fun way to involve people.

Definitely, although they should only be included alongside elections for other offices anyways. Referendums are a great way to measure the voice of the people, but it's also possible to get fatigue.

I'm for sure alright with this, although I just felt it was important to bring up.
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2020, 07:57:35 PM »
« Edited: October 02, 2020, 08:00:51 PM by Unpolled Amash Voter for Trump »

Why not just do the referendum idea for a host of things? Could be a fun way to involve people.

I strongly agree with this idea. I will not allow lemonade to become the official drink of the south!!


I would like to propose that Yellowhammer (the drink) runs against lemonade. It's a far more cultured drink than lemonade.

We should have like 4 or 5 drinks in the ballot referendum.
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« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2020, 10:43:07 AM »

It might be worth opening a thread in the main board and allow people to suggest things which would get people more involved in the process and help us with ideas.
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2020, 11:36:21 AM »

Amendment idea for referendum:

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A BILL FOR AN ACT
extending the official regional symbolism of the Southern Region

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHAMBER RESOLVED.

Section 1, TITLE.
1. The title of this Act shall be, the “Regional Symbols Act Part II: Electric Boogaloo.”

Section 2, NEW SYMBOLS.
1. Lemonade is hereby designated as the official beverage of the Southern Region.
2. Sabal palmetto, otherwise known as the cabbage-palm or palmetto, is hereby designated as the official tree of the Southern Region.
3. Pelecanus occidentalis, otherwise known as the brown pelican, is hereby designated as the official bird of the Southern Region.
4. The freshwater pearl is hereby designated as the official gem of the Southern Region.
5. Fried chicken and waffles is hereby designated as the official meal of the Southern Region.

1. During the next scheduled regional elections, there shall be a referendum vote to determine additional regional symbols for the Southern Region.
2. The following categories and options shall be voted on:
   a. Beverage - Options: Lemonade, Sweet Tea, Water, Write-In:_____
   b. Bird - Options: Brown Pelican, Write-In:_____
   c. Gem - Options: Freshwater Pearl, Write-In:_____
   d. Meal - Options: Fried chicken and waffles, Write-In:_____
3. Voting shall be does via STV method. The options that receive the most votes shall become regional symbols effective immediately upon election certification.

24 hours for objections. Once that period has passed, I say we just let people make suggestions for what else should be on the ballot (both categories and options) and then once we have enough submissions, just do one comprehensive amendment that adds everything. Will be much quicker than doing separate amendments for each proposal. I'll use my discretion as the Chair to throw out any frivolous suggestions, if there is objection we can vote on an item in particular, but  I'm fine with just about anything going on the ballot if there is a desire for it and it is reasonable.
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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2020, 01:38:53 PM »

The amendment is adopted.

What other categories/options would people like to see included?
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« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2020, 11:53:42 AM »

My suggestions:
Bird - Kentucky warbler
Gem - Amethyst
Meal - Fried Chicken, Black Eyed Pees, Mashed Potatoes and Greens
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« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2020, 03:53:42 PM »

Bird - Seagull
Meal - Grits, Tapioca
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« Reply #15 on: October 11, 2020, 04:51:55 PM »

New categories:
Tree - Southern Oak Tree
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« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2020, 02:21:30 PM »

Last call before I introduce a final amendment with all the changes.
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« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2020, 08:22:23 PM »

Bird - Hummingbird
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« Reply #18 on: October 17, 2020, 12:52:38 PM »

Amendment to include all below suggestions:

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A BILL FOR AN ACT
extending the official regional symbolism of the Southern Region

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHAMBER RESOLVED.

Section 1, TITLE.
1. The title of this Act shall be, the “Regional Symbols Act Part II: Electric Boogaloo.”

Section 2, NEW SYMBOLS.
1. During the next scheduled regional elections, there shall be a referendum vote to determine additional regional symbols for the Southern Region.
2. The following categories and options shall be voted on:
   a. Beverage - Options: Lemonade, Sweet Tea, Water, Write-In:_____
   b. Bird - Options: Brown Pelican, Kentucky warbler, Seagull, Hummingbird, Write-In:_____
   c. Gem - Options: Freshwater Pearl, Amethyst, Write-In:_____
   d. Meal - Options: Fried chicken and waffles; Fried Chicken, Black Eyed Peas, Mashed Potatoes and Greens; Grits and Tapioca, Write-In:_____
   e. Tree - Southern Oak Tree, Write-In:____-
3. Voting shall be does via STV method. The options that receive the most votes shall become regional symbols effective immediately upon election certification.

24 hours for objections.
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« Reply #19 on: October 18, 2020, 06:19:31 PM »

Amendment is adopted.

I'm calling for a final vote, 24 hours to object.
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« Reply #20 on: October 19, 2020, 09:02:53 PM »

A final vote has started, please vote AYE, NAY or ABSTAIN.



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« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2020, 09:03:29 PM »

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« Reply #22 on: October 20, 2020, 12:18:03 AM »

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« Reply #23 on: October 20, 2020, 01:48:35 PM »

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« Reply #24 on: October 20, 2020, 02:14:23 PM »

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