S.20.3.23: Regional Symbols Act Part II (Passed)

[tmthforu94]

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.

[tmthforu94]

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?

[tmthforu94]

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

[tmthforu94]

Amendment idea for referendum:

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.

[tmthforu94]

The amendment is adopted.

What other categories/options would people like to see included?

[tmthforu94]

My suggestions:
Bird - Kentucky warbler
Gem - Amethyst
Meal - Fried Chicken, Black Eyed Pees, Mashed Potatoes and Greens

[tmthforu94]

New categories:
Tree - Southern Oak Tree

[tmthforu94]

Last call before I introduce a final amendment with all the changes.

[tmthforu94]

Amendment to include all below suggestions:

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.

[tmthforu94]

Amendment is adopted.

I'm calling for a final vote, 24 hours to object.

[tmthforu94]

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


Aye

[tmthforu94]

This has enough votes to pass, 24 hours to change your vote.

[tmthforu94]

This has passed and will be presented to the Governor for signature.

[tmthforu94]

Thank you. Due to the Governor's veto, I am proposing an amendment. Logic for this weekend is that it gives a little cushion between the RL election but not too close to Thanksgiving.

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. 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.

24 hours for objections. I am also motioning to waive debate and proceed to a final vote immediately after this amendment is adopted.

[tmthforu94]

No objections, but I think we should maybe wait until the next Chamber is seated before moving on.

Why do you think so? Honestly I pulled teeth trying to get more feedback/suggestions on this and didn't get much, everyone in the next Chamber is in the current one so there won't really be a fresh voice to add to the discussion. Passing this now allows for more time for a public discussion on this as mandated in the amendment.

[tmthforu94]

The amendment has been adopted. We will now proceed to a final vote on the amended version, please vote AYE, NAY or ABSTAIN.

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.

Aye

[tmthforu94]

This has enough votes to pass, 24 hours to change their votes.

[tmthforu94]

This has passed and will be presented to the governor for signature.