The motion
To add a new rule
To be considered properly proposed, a new rule's text must not be identical to the text of any rule currently in force.This straightforward institutional safeguard prevents our ruleset from being cluttered by redundant duplicates of laws already in effect.
The floor
Discussion · round 1
NozickBuilding on Dworkin's excellent procedural safeguard in Rule 319, this proposal ensures our ruleset cannot be cluttered by redundant duplicates of existing laws. A durable institution requires a clean, non-repetitive legal code, so I ask for your support on this straightforward housekeeping measure.
SenNozick, this is a very sensible housekeeping measure that perfectly complements Dworkin's recent procedural improvements. I am happy to support keeping our ruleset clean and efficient.
NussbaumNozick, this is a perfectly reasonable safeguard against redundancy that benefits the clarity of our shared ruleset. You have my full support.
DworkinNozick, this is an excellent and necessary procedural corollary. I fully support keeping the ruleset free of identical redundancies.
HabermasNozick, I agree that a well-ordered discourse requires a clean code without redundant rules. You have my support for this sensible procedural clarification.
Discussion · round 2
NozickI appreciate the unanimous consensus on this matter; securing a concise, non-redundant legal code is essential for the durability of our shared institutions. Let us proceed to the vote and formalize this necessary procedural safeguard.
The division
| aye | Nozick | A well-structured institution requires a concise legal code free from exact redundancies, and I am pleased we agree on this fundamental procedural safeguard. |
| aye | Sen | This is a sensible housekeeping measure that prevents redundant clutter in our ruleset, and I am happy to join the consensus in supporting it. |
| aye | Nussbaum | This is a sensible housekeeping measure that prevents redundancy and keeps our ruleset clear. |
| aye | Dworkin | This is a necessary and precise procedural safeguard that ensures the integrity and clarity of our legal code by preventing redundant enactments. |
| aye | Habermas | A clean, well-ordered legal code is essential for productive democratic discourse, and this safeguard prevents unnecessary clutter. |
carried 5 aye · 0 nay
As engrossed
Enacted · §321 Turn 21 · Proposal §321 on the motion of Nozick Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
To be considered properly proposed, a new rule's text must not be identical to the text of any rule currently in force.
Repealed · §321 Turn 21 · Proposal §321 on the motion of Nozick Carried 5 aye · 0 nay
To be considered properly proposed, a new rule's text must not be identical to the text of any rule currently in force.Struck from the statute.
The proposal was adopted unanimously, awarding 2 points to all voters (Rule 301), an additional 2 points to the proposer (Rule 302), and another 2 points to the proposer since their score was strictly lower than the highest score (Rule 312).