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A '''referendum''' on amending the [[wikipedia:Act of Succession|Tikatan Act of Succession]], the [[Line of succession to the Tikatan throne|rules governing the succession to the Tikatan throne]], will be held in [[Tikata]] on 17 February 2013, simultaneously with the [[Tikatan | A '''referendum''' on amending the [[wikipedia:Act of Succession|Tikatan Act of Succession]], the [[Line of succession to the Tikatan throne|rules governing the succession to the Tikatan throne]], will be held in [[Tikata]] on 17 February 2013, simultaneously with the [[Tikatan federal election, 2013|Federal Elections]]. | ||
The law, if passed, eliminates [[wikipedia:male-preference primogeniture|male-preference primogeniture]] in favour of [[wikipedia:absolute primogeniture|absolute primogeniture]], resulting in sons losing precedence over daughters in the line of succession. If adopted the law will not affect anyone in the line of succession: the [[Michael II of Tikata|King]]'s two oldest children are both male, and they are followed by two younger sisters. Law will affect only future descendants of Tikatan King. | The law, if passed, eliminates [[wikipedia:male-preference primogeniture|male-preference primogeniture]] in favour of [[wikipedia:absolute primogeniture|absolute primogeniture]], resulting in sons losing precedence over daughters in the line of succession. If adopted the law will not affect anyone in the line of succession: the [[Michael II of Tikata|King]]'s two oldest children are both male, and they are followed by two younger sisters. Law will affect only future descendants of Tikatan King. | ||
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A referendum on amending the Tikatan Act of Succession, the rules governing the succession to the Tikatan throne, will be held in Tikata on 17 February 2013, simultaneously with the Federal Elections.
The law, if passed, eliminates male-preference primogeniture in favour of absolute primogeniture, resulting in sons losing precedence over daughters in the line of succession. If adopted the law will not affect anyone in the line of succession: the King's two oldest children are both male, and they are followed by two younger sisters. Law will affect only future descendants of Tikatan King.
Background
Discussion about the change in line of succession started in Tikata in 2002.
In parliament
Under the rules for change of constitution, the law must be passed by two Parliaments, before and after an election, and then approved by a referendum. The law was passed in 2007 with only members voting in favour. The law was passed again by the next Parliament on 4 May 2012 with one abstention. It was then submitted to a referendum. No other changes would be made to the constitution.
Skepticism from opposition
There was skepticism from the opposition to the proposal, especially from Republican Party of Tikata (RPT) who called for abolition of the monarchy.
Procedure
Changes to the act of succession in Tikata follow the same rules as changes to the constitution. First, it must be passed by parliament, then passed in unchanged form by the next parliament following parliamentary elections, and then be submitted to a public referendum. In order for the law to be approved in the referendum, it must get both a majority of votes cast in favour and at least 40% of all eligible voters voting in favour.
Opinion polling, shows that big majority of voters (in December 2012 nearly 82%) will vote in favor.
Campaign and positions
In late May, the government launched an official campaign, It was instantly criticized for being one-sided, undemocratic and patronizing.
According to some rumors, King personally opposes those changes.
Results
Referendum will be held on 17 February 2013.
| Tikatan Act of Succession referendum, 2013 | ||
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| Choice | Votes | Percentage |
| Result not yet known | ||
| Total votes | 0% | |
