NE2: New Capital Act [Failed]

[Mad Deadly Worldwide Communist Gangster Computer God]

Uh... Simfan... Hartford isn't the regional capital.

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No, but it certainly should be.

Though I believe that passing the bill in its current form would be unconstitutional for this reason.

[Mad Deadly Worldwide Communist Gangster Computer God]

We're not actually designating a new administrative center, yet. I don't think we'd be violating the Constitution unless this bill moved the capital, although it may be a good idea to sort that out first. Your thoughts, Scott?

Isn't that basically what this legislation prescribes, though?  Establishing and using a brand new capital constitutes as moving it, in my opinion.  Unless you guys plan on having two capitals...

[Mad Deadly Worldwide Communist Gangster Computer God]

Yes. A capital is not necessarily synonymous with the official seat of the government- the Netherlands is perhaps the most well known example. I personally would favor an amendment upon completion.

I'm not entirely sure what you mean.  Would you elaborate?

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I think it might be best to get an opinion from the CJO on this.

[Mad Deadly Worldwide Communist Gangster Computer God]

I'll amend the bill to read 'city' instead of 'capital'. If this passes, we'll move the government there via amendment.

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I'm not exactly sure if this is the proper language, but if it's not we can just re-amend it.

Excellent idea, Representative.

[Mad Deadly Worldwide Communist Gangster Computer God]

Wait, shouldn't the bill designate the location of the capital before the Assembly votes on it?

[Mad Deadly Worldwide Communist Gangster Computer God]

Oh, I was under the assumption that the admin would be responsible for planning the city itself, not the location of it, as well.  Thanks.

[Mad Deadly Worldwide Communist Gangster Computer God]

The leftist majority that wasn't.