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« on: October 01, 2017, 06:19:59 PM »
« edited: October 10, 2017, 06:11:53 AM by Southern Speaker/National Archivist TimTurner »
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« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2017, 07:27:40 PM »
I think this is a good idea. My one concern is on how mandatory this is for any stretch of highway. Would the sponsor object to an amendment changing "shall" to "may" as well as the condition that it may be done where the Governor determines traffic patrols may adequately ensure safe passage? A breakdown blocking the highway should definitely allow for cars to be redirected around through the shoulders. A breakdown in shoulder when there is bumper to bumper traffic, could prevent EMS/tow trucks from reaching the breakdown.
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2017, 07:42:00 PM »
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I think this is a good idea. My one concern is on how mandatory this is for any stretch of highway. Would the sponsor object to an amendment changing "shall" to "may" as well as the condition that it may be done where the Governor determines traffic patrols may adequately ensure safe passage? A breakdown blocking the highway should definitely allow for cars to be redirected around through the shoulders. A breakdown in shoulder when there is bumper to bumper traffic, could prevent EMS/tow trucks from reaching the breakdown.

Yes.  You brought up a very good point.
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« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2017, 07:42:45 PM »
In its amended form:

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« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2017, 07:44:25 PM »
Sweet. I wholeheartedly support this legislation.

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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2017, 07:53:17 PM »
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Sweet. I wholeheartedly support this legislation.

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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2017, 11:36:18 PM »
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Sweet. I wholeheartedly support this legislation.

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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2017, 10:05:16 PM »
I motion that we move this to a vote.
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« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2017, 06:01:44 AM »
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« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2017, 12:36:31 PM »
Hold up, what about contraflow?
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« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2017, 01:04:55 PM »
What about it?
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« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2017, 02:45:16 PM »
I'd say Contraflow is more important than shoulders in cases of evacuation, shouldn't that be included in any evacuation act?
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« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2017, 03:06:25 PM »
« Edited: October 04, 2017, 03:26:44 PM by Mr. Reactionary »
Would the sponsor accept the following amendment as friendly?

"Be it enacted:

1.)  During a declared state of emergency, the Southern Governor may allow Southern highway routes to:

A) open the shoulders of the road to evacuating vehicles, as well as

B) reverse traffic patterns to create contraflow lanes for evacuating vehicles.

2.) This act shall take effect immediately. "
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« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2017, 08:13:20 AM »
I agree with the amendment proposed by Mr. Reactionary.
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« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2017, 09:07:40 AM »
Cool. Well in that case, I will remotion we vote.
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« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2017, 03:54:03 PM »
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« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2017, 04:16:21 PM »
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« Reply #17 on: October 07, 2017, 08:36:44 PM »
« Edited: October 07, 2017, 08:38:47 PM by Southern Speaker/National Archivist TimTurner »
I call a final vote. 48 hours.
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« Reply #18 on: October 07, 2017, 08:52:04 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2017, 12:22:36 AM »
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« Reply #20 on: October 08, 2017, 01:11:57 AM »
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« Reply #21 on: October 09, 2017, 03:53:52 PM »
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« Reply #22 on: October 10, 2017, 06:11:26 AM »
With 4 ayes and 0 nays, this bill passes.
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« Reply #23 on: October 10, 2017, 10:57:20 AM »
My first bill proposed and passed!

Thanks everyone for the votes and for the amendment!

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« Reply #24 on: October 10, 2017, 01:19:15 PM »
Its pretty rewarding seeing a bill you drafted pass isn't it?

Wish more of mine would pass ...
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