NE2: Gubernatorial special election amendment [Passed]

[Cincinnatus]

The Assembly will now consider the legislation introduced by Representative Barnes.  Debate will last 72 hours.

Gubernatorial special election amendment
Article II of the New Northeast Constitution is amended as follows:

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Subsequent clauses shall be re-numbered accordingly.  

Sponsor: Barnes

[Barnes]

I thought this would be a very fun idea and at least something we can consider implementing.

Is there any reason to retain a Lieutenant Governor? Why not just specify that the person who becomes acting Governor when the Governor leaves office or is temporarily absent is the Representative who received the most first preferences in the last regularly-scheduled Assembly election?

I would not be totally opposed to such an idea.  The advantage of retaining a Lt. Gov. is so we can have an officeholder who can immediately open the assembly and allow us to elect a speaker.  Although I suppose we could simply transfer those duties to someone else.

[Cincinnatus]

Is there any reason to retain a Lieutenant Governor? Why not just specify that the person who becomes acting Governor when the Governor leaves office or is temporarily absent is the Representative who received the most first preferences in the last regularly-scheduled Assembly election?

....That's basically what we do now Nix.  Lt. Governor is the Rep receiving the most votes, and does becoming acting Governor under said circumstances.  Perhaps I'm missing your point, but it seems your only disagreement is our usage of the title.

Barnes, I understand that we don't want to blindside voters with an election the day after a vacancy, but do we really want to wait almost two weeks in the event that the position becomes vacant on a weekend.  Maybe we should try something like, "The election shall be held on the first Friday following the vacancy, except where the Friday falls within two days of the position becoming vacant, in which case..."

Just throwing it out there.  It's not a huge deal, but it is an entire week.

[Barnes]

Is there any reason to retain a Lieutenant Governor? Why not just specify that the person who becomes acting Governor when the Governor leaves office or is temporarily absent is the Representative who received the most first preferences in the last regularly-scheduled Assembly election?

....That's basically what we do now Nix.  Lt. Governor is the Rep receiving the most votes, and does becoming acting Governor under said circumstances.  Perhaps I'm missing your point, but it seems your only disagreement is our usage of the title.

Barnes, I understand that we don't want to blindside voters with an election the day after a vacancy, but do we really want to wait almost two weeks in the event that the position becomes vacant on a weekend.  Maybe we should try something like, "The election shall be held on the first Friday following the vacancy, except where the Friday falls within two days of the position becoming vacant, in which case..."

Just throwing it out there.  It's not a huge deal, but it is an entire week.

Actually, I originally wanted something like that to begin with but was afraid y'all would think it's too short of a period. If you wouldnt mind, can you introduce the appropriate amendment?

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

I'm fine with this.

[Barnes]

I request a 24 hour extension of debate; I simply couldn't get in here yesterday, and there are still some things I feel we should iron out.

[Cincinnatus]

I request a 24 hour extension of debate; I simply couldn't gettin here yesterday, andthereare still some things I feel we should iron out.

Gladly granted.  I'll introduce that amendment as soon as I can.

[Barnes]

I request a 24 hour extension of debate; I simply couldn't gettin here yesterday, andthereare still some things I feel we should iron out.

Gladly granted.  I'll introduce that amendment as soon as I can.

Thank you.

[Cincinnatus]

By the way, I just realized the Articles of our constitution are numbered incorrectly, with two Article II's.  Whoops.. An amendment;

Gubernatorial special election amendment
Article II of the New Northeast Constitution is amended as follows:

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[Barnes]

This is friendly, by the way.

[Cincinnatus]

Debate time has expired.  The Assembly will now vote on the final text.  This vote will last 24 hours, or until all members have voted.

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[Cincinnatus]

Aye

[Barnes]

Aye.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Aye.

[Goldwater]

ABSTAIN

[Cincinnatus]

Voting has expired.  With 3 Ayes, and 1 Nay, the amendment passes.