2nd Fremont Assembly Thread

[GAworth]

So after reviewing our Constitution and talking to the Governor. It appears that opening the Assembly falls to me as longest serving member of the Assembly. I here by convene the Assembly session.
First item of business is to elect a Speaker. I as acting speaker will take nominations for the position and then we will hold a vote.
Members, do I here any nominations?

[GAworth]

To my knowledge only the following have passed and were signed by the then Governor:
FE-1 Fremont Assembly Rules Act (1184AZ)
FE-5 Gender Neutral Bathrooms in Government Buildings Act (GAworth)

Carry over Legislation (Sponsor) and Status
FE-2 Fremont Taxation Act (GAworth) - Tabled
FE-3 Fremont Royalties Act (GAworth) - Passed but waiting Governor's Signature
FE-4 Fremont Minimum Wage Implementation Act (1184AZ)   - Amended, still being debated
FE-6 Amending the Fremont Assembly Rules Act (pikachu) - Passed but waiting Governor's Signature
FE-7 YIMBY Act (pikachu) - Being Debated

[GAworth]

I will accept the nomination if no other member wants it.

I will open the voting process for Speaker. Members have 48 hours to vote
Speaker
[  ] GAworth
[  ] Write-in: ______________

[GAworth]

Speaker
[ 1 ] GAworth
[  ] Write-in: ___________

[GAworth]

While the vote is going on, I encourage members to introduce any pieces of Legislation they would like to introduce.

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[GAworth]

Voting is closed for Speaker. GAworth has been elected Speaker on a 2-0-1 Vote. The chamber will now move onto legislative business.
Please note that FE-4 (Fremont Minimum Wage Implementation Act) and FE-7 (YIMBY Act) are currently on the floor for debate. We will also be considering another bill as well. Please members, introduce other pieces of legislation.

We also need to work on a redraft of the constitution.

[GAworth]

I feel for everyone sake we need to do one big amendment to the entire Constitution. Section by Section may become cumbersome. What I was thinking is having all of us look at the Constitution and come up with recommendations. I don't want to steer the entire conversation.

Here are some thoughts:
Having a Lt. Governor (I am in favor, but I am just one person)
Having a fixed size Legislature (I feel having a sliding scale based on activity is not the way the Legislature should be configured)
Uniform phrasing (Fremont v. Western Region, etc.)

[GAworth]

Per our Constitution, FE-3 and FE-6 are made law despite the Governor not signing the legislation.

[GAworth]

I am laying down the following amendment

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[GAworth]

Legislation for the 2nd Assembly  (Sponsor) and Status
FE-3 Fremont Royalties Act (GAworth) - Law due to 7 day inaction (Passed in 1st Assembly)
FE-4 Fremont Minimum Wage Implementation Act (1184AZ)   - Signed into Law
FE-6 Amending the Fremont Assembly Rules Act (pikachu) - Law due to 7 day inaction (Passed in 1st Assembly)
FE-7 YIMBY Act (pikachu) - Passed the Assembly, awaiting signature.
FE-8 Fremont Revenue Act (GAworth) - Passed and sent to the Governor.
FE-9 Greener Fremont Act (GAworth) - Debating

[GAworth]

Due to Gubernatorial indecision for seven days. FE-7 is now law.

[GAworth]

I just wanted to post here, that Wolfentoad and Wulfric have been appointed to serve in the Legislative Assembly of Fremont. That means that Rpryor03 will act as temporary Speaker per seniority until a Speaker is elected.

[GAworth]

Not sure how I feel about the flag, seal, or anthem. I am fine with pretty much everything else.

[GAworth]

Members, I am posting here as well as publicly I will be on a Leave of Absence from 11/22/16 - 11/30/16. Speaker Wolfentoad will be acting in my stead.

[GAworth]

Sorry for the delay in my return. Have we chosen a new Speaker?

[GAworth]

One of the legislator needs to open the link and open the nomination for Speaker.

[GAworth]

If I'm allowed to do this:

Nominations for Speaker are now in order for 48 hours.

Since no one has seniority, I don't see why not.

[GAworth]

I hate to step in, but the nominations period has closed. An election of a Speaker should take place.