NE 2: Life, Liberty, & Pursuit of Happiness Act (Law of the Land)

[Sopranos Republican]

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Sponsor: Governor SirNick

Governor, you have 24 hours to begin advocating for this.

Debate shall last 72 hours in total.

[Goldwater]

I thought there was already a federal ban on the death penalty?

[sentinel]

I thought there was already a federal ban on the death penalty?

There is. This codifies it at the regional level in case of a change at the federal  level. I originally wrote it without knowing that, and then I had to change it to be more of a "fail safe" bill.

[Sopranos Republican]

I thought there was already a federal ban on the death penalty?

This is just a safeguard I believe. Section 2 clause 1 states this, so basically if federally the death penalty is ever reinstated, it will still be banned in the Northeast.

[sentinel]

I thought there was already a federal ban on the death penalty?

I've since discovered that the region's statute contains an additional law on the subject that conflicts with the federal constitution. I recommend using this as an opportunity to repeal and replace this antiquated law.

This bill repeals that statute.

[Earthling]

I think we can proceed to vote on this bill. Speaker Matt, what is your opinion?

[Sopranos Republican]

I think we can proceed to vote on this bill. Speaker Matt, what is your opinion?

Yes, since you have motioned a 48 vote will now open.

Representatives, voting on this will last for 48 hours, or until all Representatives have voted, whichever comes first.

Representatives please vote, AYE, NAY, or Abstain

[Sopranos Republican]

AYE

[Earthling]

Aye

[Goldwater]

ABSTAIN

[SUSAN CRUSHBONE]

aye

[Hatman 🍁]

Aye

[Sopranos Republican]

By a vote of 4-0-1, the Life, Liberty, & Pursuit of Happiness Act, has Passed.