Northeast Assembly Thread

[Simfan34]

I would like to state my opposition to this bill. The nature of our system means that being an informed voter is more difficult than it would be... offline.

[Simfan34]

I am currently deliberating upon this question, and I shall exercise my right to break the tie.

[Simfan34]

Upon seeing the language used by Rep. Homelycooking in his vote, and upon reading this bill, I have decided to vote AYE.

[Simfan34]

Upon reading this amendment and considering the various options, I have decided to vote for option A of the first proposal.

[Simfan34]

I declare myself willing and capable of directing the affairs of the Assembly.

[Simfan34]

Thank you. I plan to be absent starting on Wednesday, lasting for a week on a... fact finding... trip to Ontario. It thus transfer my powers in regards to the Assembly to the Speaker, effective immediately.

[Simfan34]

In light of the resignation of the speaker, I have deemed it appropriate and necessary that I assume the affairs of the Assembly according to my office.

This is effective immediately.

x Lt. Gov. Simfan34

[Simfan34]

In light of the resignation of the speaker, I have deemed it appropriate and necessary that I assume the affairs of the Assembly according to my office.

This is effective immediately.

x Lt. Gov. Simfan34

He is not Speaker, as he was not elected under this new Assembly.  We are nominating a new Speaker...

I am referring to homelycooking.

[Simfan34]

In light of the resignation of the speaker, I have deemed it appropriate and necessary that I assume the affairs of the Assembly according to my office.

This is effective immediately.

x Lt. Gov. Simfan34

He is not Speaker, as he was not elected under this new Assembly.  We are nominating a new Speaker...

I am referring to homelycooking.

I understand that, but homely was no longer Speaker when he resigned.  So his resignation has nothing to do with you assuming your charge of this Assembly.  I'm not sure if you were aware this is a newly elected Assembly as you were away, but we are currently nominating and then electing a Speaker.

Oh. Yes, right, sorry about that.

In light of the recent changes in the composition of the Assembly, I have deemed it appropriate and necessary that I assume the affairs of the Assembly according to my office.

This is effective immediately.

x Lt. Gov. Simfan34

[Simfan34]

Mr. Lieutenant Governor, if you are going to assume these responsibilities, then please ensure that you are actively engaged in the affairs of the Assembly, so as not to hold up Assembly business due to your absence.

Duly noted and heeded.

Now, as the Governor noted, it is the legislature's duty to elect a Speaker. Nominations are currently open.

[Simfan34]

I think Nathan and Scott will be back soon.

How soon? I would like to close the period for nominations soon.

[Simfan34]

Just so everyone is aware, the following people have failed to Swear in as of yet;

FallenMorgan
Nathan

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=36934.0

(Technically, Nathan can't nominate, or be nominated until he swears in...)

I'll wait a bit for them.

[Simfan34]

With all present and having made or not made nominations for Speaker, I think it is appropriate to end the nomination period and proceed with the balloting.

The nominees for Speaker of the Northeast Assembly are Rep. Nathan, Rep. Scott, and Rep. wormyguy

We shall now begin voting. Please cast your vote as promptly as is possible. If there is a tie, I, as Lt. Governor, will be required to cast the deciding vote.

BALLOT
SPEAKER of the NORTHEAST ASSEMBLY

[  ] Nathan
[  ] Scott
[  ] Wormyguy

[Simfan34]

My deepest apologies Cincinnatus, I misinterpreted your comment about Snowstalker as meaning you wouldn't run. The fault is solely mine. I apologize for not clarifying sooner- my power has been out for the past two days and I have effectively been stuck in my house.Again, many apologies.

As Cincinnatus should have been on the ballot in the first place, and votes seem to have been mis-cast by some, I think that it would be wise to re-post the actual ballot so that the esteemed members know who is on the ballot.

BALLOT
For SPEAKER of the NORTHEAST ASSEMBLY

[  ] Cincinnatus
[  ] Nathan
[  ] Scott
[  ] wormyguy

[Simfan34]

All votes have been cast.

The results are:

Cincinnatus: 4 votes
Wormyguy: 2 votes

Cincinnatus is elected Speaker of the Northeast Aseembly. Congratulations Speaker Cincinnatus.

[Simfan34]

Let us now proceed with the Business of the Assembly. The Assembly will now consider the following constitutional amendment, proposed by the Governor of the Northeast, Winfield, during the last session.

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Debate will last 72 hours.

[Simfan34]

Why on earth did I put 24? I meant 72. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

[Simfan34]

I would like to announce my absence from the legislature in the next three days, until noon most likely, for a review of regional procedure. I trust that the Speaker shall be capable of managing the affairs of the Assembly.

[Simfan34]

I will like to inform that I, due to unforeseen circumstances, will have to extend my leave for another week. I will be available, however, to break ties and the like.

[Simfan34]

Mr. Speaker, can you please point out to the honorable member from Rhode Island, Mr. RFK, that until he swears in at the New Office Holder's Swearing In Thread that he is not technically a member of the Assembly, and therefore, he is ineligible to cast votes in the Assembly.

Thank you.

It might also be prudent to inform him he is an Assemblyman, not an Assembler.

[Simfan34]

Article V Section xiv

Ahh yes.  Thus goes closing the vote quickly while trying to get to bed.  I apologize to the Rep and the Senator

Since the session is basically over, we'll continue debate will waiting for the Lt. Governor's vote, which may or may not come, one never knows with him

Such little faith, Mr. Speaker!

I have been asked to break a tie, and thus I will execute my duty as Lieutenant Governor. However, I feel obliged to give my rationale.

The distribution of condoms, in my opinion, sends a signal, if tacit, that pre-majority, pre-age of consent intercourse is accepted, if not encouraged. Thus I am opposed.

Free permission of medication without oversight, which the bill did not mandate, could easily lead to abuse and a free rein to over-medicate. Thus I am opposed. 

I have personally considered high-school physical education to be little more than a token gesture to actual physical fitness, and as such I oppose mandating it. Thus I am opposed.

Many schools have valid reasons for starting at the times they do, my high school started at 7:34. If it's to give students sleep, I guarantee they'll simply be up later; and so again it is a mere token gesture. Thus I am opposed.

Lastly, if one has actually seen the quality of school cafeteria food, not to speak of the methods in which it was prepared,  one might see the benefits of prepackaged food. One cannot even fathom to think of the additional time and expense preparing all food would involve. Anyways, have you ever actually had school cafeteria pizza? Thus I am opposed.

It is rare that I find such a proposal, but this bill leaves me strongly opposed to each and every of its provisions.

Thus my vote is NAY.

Additionally, I would like to lend my support to the Bill Commending The Libyan Rebels.

[Simfan34]

[X] Averroës Nix
[  ] Wormyguy
[  ] Write-in

[Simfan34]

Aye

[Simfan34]

I'd be glad to serve.

[Simfan34]

Can I vote Aye?