LGC 2.1 Activity Enforcement Amendment (final vote)

[Never Made it to Graceland]

Activity Enforcement Amendment

To the end of the Lincoln Constitution, add the following new Article:

Article VI - General Court Automatic Recalls Due to Inactivity

1. Notwithstanding any other part of this constitution, if a Deputy of the General Court misses 4 consecutive final votes, they shall immediately forfeit their office.
---a. This shall be interpreted to include veto override votes, confirmation votes, and votes for Speaker, along with final votes on legislation and constitutional amendments.
---b. However, this shall not be interpreted to include bill amendments, tabling motions, points of order, motions for a final vote, or other procedural matters not covered by a.

2. Notwithstanding any other part of this constitution, if a Deputy of the General Court misses 8 final votes in any session, regardless of whether such votes are consecutive, they shall immediately forfeit their office. The definition of final vote shall be the same as established in 1.

3. Any vacancy created by 1. or 2. shall be filled via a gubernatorial appointment, which shall be from the same political party as the incumbent who forfeited their office. If the incumbent was an independent, or their party has ceased to exist, or their party is not a major party for census purposes, the governor shall not be restricted by party in making an appointment. No special election shall be required.

4. If the governor cannot make an appointment within 168 hours, the seat shall go to a special election, which shall begin on the first Friday after the expiration of the 168 hours, or if such time expires on a Wednesday or Thursday, on the second Friday after the expiration of the 168 hours. If such special election would be concurrent with or later than the next general election, it shall be cancelled and the seat will be vacant for the rest of the term.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

Seems debate is finished, so if there are no objections, I move to call this to a vote. 24 hours for any objections.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

I agree with the potential need for the bill, but also wxtransit has a good point. There should obviously be a way to declare yourself as having to step away. In such a case, that person may elect to voluntarily step down or allow another lawmaker of their choice to vote by proxy.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

Final vote motion is withdrawn. Court recognizes the above amendment and a vote on said amendment is.proposed.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

Seeing no objection I call this amendment to a vote. Voting period will be 48 hours.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

Aye

The amendment passes with a simple majority.

New debate period will commence on the amended bill.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

Do we feel good about supporting this now, or should we adjust further? I could supporting doing 5/10 or 6/10 instead of 4/8 for the thresholds if people prefer that.

This is a bill I can support.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

If there are no objections to the above motion, we can commence voting tomorrow.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

Seeing no objection, voting on the final bill may commence. Court members have 48 hours to vote.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

Aye

[Never Made it to Graceland]

I know this sadly didn't get 4 ayes, but can we formally close the vote and put this out of its misery please?

Yes, I was waiting to see if everyone would vote but looks like no.

The amendment fails, with a vote of

Aye 3
Nay 1
Not present 1

[Never Made it to Graceland]

I think we should attempt to pass this in some way as a standalone bill. There's clearly a need for it.