Northeast Assembly Thread II

[Barnes]

Mr. Lieutenant Governor,

Would it be permissible for me to make a short statement to the Assembly regarding my most recent service and the remarkable progress of this body?

[Barnes]

(I apologize, this totally slipped my mind.)

To the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker, and the Representatives of the Northeast Assembly:

I was intensely proud and honored to have the ability to serve 87 days in this great legislative body.  I have had a long and proud relationship with the Northeast, and with this Assembly in particular - it was not too long ago, or so it seems to me, that I first opened the discussion on the creation of a assembly, and my, how far we all have come.

This body has worked through good times and bad for both this region and the nation over the past three years, and has always persevered through whatever difficulty might have faced it.  This is indeed a testament to the strength of this institution and of the distinguished members we choose to send here. 

In a few hours, I will take the oath of office as an Atlasian Senator, and as I embark on this new great journey, I will always remember the concerns and needs of this body and of our region in all of my work.  I look forward to my service, and even though I will serve as a Senator for all the people of Atlasia, I would like to be seen as a second Regional Senator for our great region - along with my colleague, Nix - as we both seek to improve the lives of our region and our country. 

I will always remember my time here and the work I accomplished with the assistance of all the distinguished members who have graced this chamber.  I thank you all for your time and wish you the greatest of luck in the session to come.

[Barnes]

As part of an effort to update information regarding the Northeast on the Wiki, the following pages have been edited or created:
https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Northeast_Region
https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Northeast_Statute#Twenty-Fifth_Assembly
https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Northeast_Statute#Twenty-Sixth_Assembly
https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Northeast_Governor
https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Northeast_Lt_Governor
https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Northeast_Assembly
https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/SomebodyWhoExists
https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/BaconBacon96
https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Rpryor03

There is obviously much more to be done, and I will be working on it in the coming days, but I'd thought I'd let you all know of the current progress.

[Barnes]

I hereby open this session of the Northeast Assembly! I remind all members to take the oath before taking their seats.

We will proceed to the election of Speaker. Nominations will now be open for twenty-four hours.

[Barnes]

The NE Assembly will be meeting in Dover, Delaware until further notice for the safety of its representatives

With the crisis now resolved, this order is rescinded with immediate effect.  The Assembly shall resume its normal residence in New York City.

[Barnes]

Nominations are now closed. Voting will now commence for twenty-four hours, or until all members have voted, whichever is sooner.

Speaker
[ ] SomebodyWhoExists

[Barnes]

Speaker

• SomebodyWhoExists

[Barnes]

SomebodyWhoExists is elected Speaker. I turn the chair over to you, Mr. Speaker. Congratulations!

[Barnes]

I introduce the following amendment to Standing Orders:

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I move that Standing Orders be suspended and this bill be brought to the top of the queue. The reason is that the Christmas holidays are quickly approaching, and this bill directly addresses the problems associated with holding business over that period.

Per the SOAP, a 24 hour vote on this motion to suspend the Standing Order should begin immediately.

Aye.

[Barnes]

^ It appears that this motion will not aquire the requisite absolute majority of members nessecary, which I feel is a shame, but oh well, we have other business to attend to.

As Lieutenant Governor, I hereby declare this session of the Northeast Assembly open! The first order of business will be to elect the speaker. Nominations will be open for 24 hours; a member may only nominate one member (including their self), and any member nominated must accept the nomination.

I remind all members that they must take the oath before assuming their seat.

[Barnes]

The bill is still in the queue, but I will certainly introduce a motion to bring it to the top once we're done electing the Speaker.

[Barnes]

In accordance with Standing Orders, seeing as Sirnick is the only nominated member, he has been elected Speaker. Congratulations, Mr. Speaker, and I now turn the chair of the Assembly over to you!

[Barnes]

I introduce the following amendment to Standing Orders:

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I move that Standing Orders be suspended and this bill be brought to the top of the queue. The reason is that the Christmas holidays are quickly approaching, and this bill directly addresses the problems associated with holding business over that period.

Per the SOAP, a 24 hour vote on this motion to suspend the Standing Order should begin immediately.

Aye.

[Barnes]

I appreciate the Assembly supporting this motion. The next open slot for legislation should be filled with this bill.

[Barnes]

Is the Lt Gov going to open a vote for Speaker?

Missed the post where I was elected, normally even with one nominee we still go through the voting process. I'll get on to being Speaker later today

The rules were changed two months ago to allow for an immediate election if only one person nominated.

[Barnes]

I would like to take just a moment to bid adieu to my colleagues in the Assembly.  Until quite recently, I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member of this body, and I wish all of luck going forward.  I hope that the reasons for my resignation will persuade members to adopt more constructive and conciliatory methods of debate.  See you all around.

[Barnes]

Since I wrote the current rules on the Speakership election I thought I'd chime in to help.

If Matt is the longest continually serving representative (as I believe he is, but correct me if I am wrong), he can preside over the election.  If he's on a LOA, then the second longest continually serving member can preside over the election.