HB 18-28: None of the Above Act (Passed)

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

Aye

[alancia]

Aye

[P. Clodius Pulcher did nothing wrong]

Aye

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Voting has closed. The final vote stands as:

Aye: 8 (Alancia, fhtagn, JGibson, Jimmy7812, lfromnj, razze, Tea Party Hater, TheShadowyAbyss)
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Missed: 1 (MB)

Therefore, voting has closed and this bill passes 8-0-0-1.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

None of the Above Act

House Bill

To ensure fair elections.

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled,

Section 1. Short title

This Act shall be cited as the “None of the Above Act”.

Section 2. Requiring a None of the Above option on all federal ballots

(a) In general. -

(1) F.L. 1-9 § 1(6) is amended to read as follows:

Except as otherwise provided in this Act, every federal ballot shall have a "None of the Above" option listed on the ballot, as if it was a candidate, below all other declared candidates. All candidates who are ranked under the "None of the Above" option will not receive those preferences during the counting of the votes.

(2) F.L. 1-9 § 5 is amended to read as follows:

(1) If "None of the Above" wins more votes than the candidate with the highest number of first preferences, the election shall be declared null and void. (2) A special election for the seat(s) shall be held two weeks from the date the voided election began.

(b) Exceptions. -

F.L. 1-9 § 3(3) is amended to read as follows:

Those candidates who have tied shall be automatically entered onto the ballot. No other candidacies shall be allowed; nor shall a "None of the Above" option be listed on the ballot.

Section 3. Implementation

This Act shall take effect immediately after passage.

Passed in the House of Representatives 8-0-0-1