Amendment to Statute of Election Proc., Cert. and Challenges (reintroduced)

[Gabu]

I'm reintroducing this one, too:

Amendment to the Statute of Election Procedures, Certification and Challenges

§ 1. The text, "the last federal election in which he or she voted," is hereby stricken from the Statute of Election Procedures, Certification and Challenges.

§ 2. It shall be replaced with the text, "the last federal election in which he or she was eligible to vote."

I hereby open debate on this bill.

[Platypus]

I'd like "had a chance to vote" changed to "was eligible to vote". The current wording allows for interpretations not in the spirit of the legislation, I feel.

[Gabu]

I'd like "had a chance to vote" changed to "was eligible to vote". The current wording allows for interpretations not in the spirit of the legislation, I feel.

Good point, I'll change that.

[Colin]

This closes up that major loophole in the current election law that favours people who vote less often. This will close that loophole and make it fair to all Atlasians. I am strongly supportive of this bill.

[MAS117]

Mr. President, when can we get a vote on this bill?

[Sam Spade]

I second the motion to open voting on this bill.

[Colin]

I agree and third the call for a vote on this Amendment to the Election Statue.

[Gabu]

Voting on this bill is now open.

All senators in favor, vote "aye"; all senators against, vote "nay".

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Aye.

[Sam Spade]

Aye.

[MAS117]

Aye

[WMS]

Aye.

[Platypus]

Aye

[Colin]

Aye

[Gabu]

With six votes in favor to none against, I hereby declare this bill to have passed.

I present it to our president for his signature.

[True Democrat]

I proudly sign this bill:

True Democrat [/i]

[Nym90]

Aye

[12th Doctor]

Aye

Just for the record.