The Imperial Dominion of the South's Legislature

[Hash]

Yes

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

So I guess Hash is Speaker. Go Hash!

[Dereich]

Hey, congratulations on electing a speaker guys! I just wanted to remind you that the Freedom of Empire act was never voted on; debate is technically still ongoing if y'all want to talk about that.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Is now the time for nominating a Speaker?

[Enderman]

I don't know... but I would for sure thank Scott for bumping this thread! So, Dereich, have you voted on the bill yet?

[Dereich]

Usually speakers are nominated after the class A elections, but I don't know if any law mandates that or if it's just common practice.

[Enderman]

I forgot, is it the Speaker or the Emperor that introduces the bills?

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

I forgot, is it the Speaker or the Emperor that introduces the bills?

The Speaker.

[Dereich]

With Speaker Hashemite stepping down, our immediate priority is now to select a new speaker. Anyone want to put their name forward?

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

I suppose I'll throw my hat into the ring if no one else is interested.  The IDS Legislature needs to run faster and more efficiently, so I would like the opportunity to improve the current system if elected.

[Dereich]

I support Scott for Speaker.
Will the Emperor be nominated someone to fill the vacant seat?

I've spoken with Hashemite about his resignation and am currently trying to find someone to fill the rest of his term.

[Enderman]

what about JerryAR just as a filler? Also, I support Scott for Speaker!

[Enderman]

So when can we elect our speaker?

[Dereich]

As Scott has a majority of the legislature supporting him, I think we can go ahead and declare Scott speaker.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Thank you, fellow legislators.  I promise to serve you well.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Brief announcement: I'm moving my flag bill to the top of the queue, and I'll probably be withdrawing my campaign finance reform bill.  There's probably just not enough support for the latter bill and I really think we should get a new flag ASAP.  Since none of the bills in the queue have other sponsors, I don't think Assembly approval will be necessary, but I'll bring it to a vote if anyone objects.

Speaking of which, I hate to complain, but we need more bills.  I think I've introduced my fair share of legislation, and our legislators should keep the queue full so that debate doesn't die.  I'll whip up some more bills if necessary, but keeping debate alive is a five-person job here.  Sorry.

ALSO, for the love of God people, please vote on these bills when the time is appropriate.

[PJ]

Just wanted to let you know that the Pacific would like the 2nd clause of this bill to be repealed:

https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/The_I_Guess_We_Messed_Up_But_The_Pacific_Can_Still_Suck_It_Act

[Enderman]

Don't worry Scott, I'm in the processof a few bills of my own.  I just have to do the writing part of it. And for the record, I'm usually the second voter on the bills.

[Associate Justice PiT]

Just wanted to let you know that the Pacific would like the 2nd clause of this bill to be repealed:

https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/The_I_Guess_We_Messed_Up_But_The_Pacific_Can_Still_Suck_It_Act

     I was thinking about that one, actually. I support this measure, as well as a measure repealing a certain other act.

[Associate Justice PiT]

Should we consider repealing or amending The Imperial Scribe and Regional Housekeeping Act of 2012? I don't think we really follow it anymore, but I'm not sure.

     It seems fundamentally useful if implemented, but I would suggest amending it so the scribe is not required to be a Legislator. Considering that Wiki editing privileges are hard to acquire, there may be times when there are no sitting Legislators who are qualified to perform the duties of Scribe.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

I like PiT's idea.  That we're not enforcing it is a problem, but I think there is a lot of potential to that bill.

[Enderman]

So it has occurred to me that I am now technically the IDS Speaker... I personally don't know if I'm really ready or not, but if my colleagues would want to have me be Speaker, I would gladly accept. But I am currently unsure on my Speakership, so let's debate it here, not a thread that just mopped up with voting.

[Donerail]

I'm willing to serve if y'all need me to.

[Enderman]

I would like to be speaker

[Donerail]

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