06-09-2016, 11:03 AM
Hounourable Justice,
My question is to the Court:
Is legislation containing a provision for it to be designated constitutional law subjected to the same voting time and threshold as constitutional law itself?
I ask this question as a result of this amendment, Article 6.1 of which designates it to be constitutional law.
Article IV, Section 6 of the Charter, in its most recent amendment, states the following
Hence, if a designation for legislation to be marked constitutional law is regarded as such, it will have a five-day voting period and require a 75% threshold to pass, whereas if it were to be regarded as general law, it will have a three-day voting period and require a 50%+1 majority to pass.
I'd appreciate if the Court could render a judgment on this matter at its earliest convenience. Thank you.
My question is to the Court:
Is legislation containing a provision for it to be designated constitutional law subjected to the same voting time and threshold as constitutional law itself?
I ask this question as a result of this amendment, Article 6.1 of which designates it to be constitutional law.
Article IV, Section 6 of the Charter, in its most recent amendment, states the following
Quote:6. All general laws, resolutions, and treaty ratifications must be passed by a simple majority of those voting. Laws marked as constitutional laws, or resolutions that deal with issues found in constitutional laws, require a three-fifths supermajority of those voting to pass. Appointments, unless otherwise specified, require a simple majority of those voting. Votes are held for a minimum of 3 days, except for votes on constitutional law which are held for a minimum of 5 days.
Hence, if a designation for legislation to be marked constitutional law is regarded as such, it will have a five-day voting period and require a 75% threshold to pass, whereas if it were to be regarded as general law, it will have a three-day voting period and require a 50%+1 majority to pass.
I'd appreciate if the Court could render a judgment on this matter at its earliest convenience. Thank you.