Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act (Amendment) Bill [Passed]
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Sam Spade
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« on: September 03, 2007, 11:59:49 AM »
« edited: September 09, 2007, 09:42:52 AM by Sam Spade »
Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act (Amendment) Bill

1. Section 6 of F.L. 14-2, the Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act, shall be amended by the addition of clause 5 as follows:
In the case of run-off elections, an absentee booth shall be opened as soon as possible after the declaration by the Department of Forum Affairs that a run-off election is to be held.

2. Section 13 of F.L. 14-2, the Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act, shall be amended by the addition of clause 3 as follows:
Clause 1 shall not apply in the case of elections resulting in a run-off, in which cases, lawsuits challenging the validity of certified election results shall only be valid if filed with the Supreme Court before the official opening time of the official voting booth (not including any associated absentee voting booth) for the associated run-off election.

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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2007, 03:23:09 PM »
I see no reason to oppose this bill, and urge speedy approval by the Senate.
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2007, 03:34:49 PM »
I think these provisions are reasonably self explanatory.
If anyone has any questions, I'd be glad to try and field them.
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« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2007, 09:01:57 AM »
I will start the vote on this bill this afternoon - when I get around to it.  If Jas is around, please start the vote - thanks.
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« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2007, 02:15:02 PM »
Quote from: Sam Spade on September 06, 2007, 09:01:57 AM
I will start the vote on this bill this afternoon - when I get around to it.  If Jas is around, please start the vote - thanks.

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Quote from: Sam Spade on September 03, 2007, 11:59:49 AM
Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act (Amendment) Bill

1. Section 6 of F.L. 14-2, the Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act, shall be amended by the addition of clause 5 as follows:
In the case of run-off elections, an absentee booth shall be opened as soon as possible after the declaration by the Department of Forum Affairs that a run-off election is to be held.

2. Section 13 of F.L. 14-2, the Consolidated Electoral System Reform Act, shall be amended by the addition of clause 3 as follows:
Clause 1 shall not apply in the case of elections resulting in a run-off, in which cases, lawsuits challenging the validity of certified election results shall only be valid if filed with the Supreme Court before the official opening time of the official voting booth (not including any associated absentee voting booth) for the associated run-off election.

(Sponsor: Ebowed)

Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain on the passage of this bill.
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« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2007, 04:51:21 PM »
Aye
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« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2007, 05:44:50 PM »
aye
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« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2007, 05:59:23 PM »
Aye.
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« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2007, 09:38:04 PM »
Aye.
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« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2007, 10:06:10 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2007, 06:48:04 AM »
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Sam Spade
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« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2007, 07:02:07 AM »
This legislation has enough votes to pass.  Senators shall have 24 hours to change their votes.
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« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2007, 01:01:50 PM »
For the record—I vote aye on behalf of District 2.
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« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2007, 07:03:35 PM »
Aye - for the record.
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« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2007, 05:35:41 PM »
Result of Final Vote
Aye: 8 (Ebowed; Earl; Moderate [NE]; Sam; Brandon; Lewis; Modreate [D2]; afleitch)
Nay: 0
Abstain [Didn't Vote]: 2 (Al; Rob)

The bill, passing the Senate by a vote of 8-0-2, is hereby presented to the President for his consideration.
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« Reply #15 on: September 08, 2007, 07:20:02 PM »
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