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« on: June 02, 2014, 12:39:24 PM »
« edited: June 24, 2014, 06:37:59 PM by Assemblyman & Queen Mum Inks.LWC »
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« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2014, 02:44:25 PM »
The goal of this amendment is pretty straightforward. When the constitutional clause in question was written, the Mideast had about 20 citizens. Nowadays, however, our population consists of around 45 citizens. Therefore, I think it's reasonable to raise the bar for the number of signatures needed to trigger a public referendum in a very modest way.
Even if this amendment is ratified, it will still be quite easy for a small number of citizens to petition for a referendum; the democratic rights of our citizens will not be curtailed in any way.
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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2014, 02:50:30 PM »
I support this legislation, as it just takes into account what our current population has been like. Anything controversial that would warrant a referendum would very likely be able to meet the minimum requirements to get it through. This isn't a really complex change, so I believe we should take a final vote pretty soon.
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« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2014, 07:20:18 PM »
What about making it a percentage?
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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2014, 04:19:32 AM »
A fixed percentage is certainly an option to consider. What do you think of making it at least 15% of the citizens? According to the latest update of the Census Bureau that would mean 7 citizens.
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2014, 10:45:20 PM »
I'd be fine with that.
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« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2014, 02:04:02 PM »
I like that. I'll be offering the amendment:

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« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2014, 11:06:53 AM »
I accept the amendment as friendly. Just to be on the safe side, legally speaking, I suggest adding "at least" so that the new clause reads

"[...] and at least 15% of the population [...]".
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2014, 12:48:19 AM »
Oops, you're right. Somehow I overlooked that earlier.

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« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2014, 07:12:42 PM »
ZuWo, it's your bill, so if you're fine with that, it'll be counted as friendly.
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« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2014, 03:39:21 PM »
Now that Spiral has clarified the clause in question I accept the amendment as friendly.
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« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2014, 11:31:31 PM »
This legislation has my support. I know as Lieutenant Governor that matters a lot Tongue
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« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2014, 01:47:14 PM »
This will come to a vote tonight.
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« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2014, 07:05:43 AM »
We'll now take this to a final vote.  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 48-hour vote.

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« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2014, 07:24:50 AM »
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« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2014, 08:02:45 AM »
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« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2014, 09:28:43 PM »
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« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2014, 02:50:15 PM »
So, I guess this vote ended a while ago.
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« Reply #18 on: June 24, 2014, 06:37:46 PM »
Voting is now closed.  The AYEs are 3, and the NAYs are 0.  The AYEs have it, and the bill has passed.  The bill will now go before the people for ratification.
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