Pacific Legislature Official Thread

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Is the first constitutional under the Atlasian Constitution?

That, I'm afraid, is something I cannot comment on.

Haha, Marokai without a comment. Quoted for posterity's sake.

I'm not allowed!

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I might be able to support a minimum income if it was temporary. Permanent is very tempting, but there are just so many concerns for me.

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Aye

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This looks blatantly unconstitutional to me, fwiw.

Hey, he brought it up, I'm just voting.

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Your budget report is up. The deficit is lower, but not closed. Here is an idea on how to close it.

What, specifically, could we do to accomplish that?


Also I introduce a resolution, everyone sign!

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Gun Waiting Period Bill

1. Any person attempting to purchase a firearm of any kind must wait a minimum of five days after first lodging a request with a firearm dealership to finalize the transaction.
2. Gun store owners found to be in violation of this law will face a fine not to exceed $50,000, a permanent loss of business license, or both.

I'll support it if you bring my friend resolution up for a vote

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Bestest Friend Resolution: Aye
Gun Waiting Period: Aye

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I sign Bgwah's proposals, and I believe I'm supportive of everything here.

I would, however, like to start some discussion on dismantling the Pacific's Single Payer system and submit the region's healthcare system to the national healthcare program passed a few senates ago. I think it would be be far more efficient for the region by cutting out alot of unnecessary stuff, and save the region money.

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For reference, the Universal Health Care Act of 2007 states:
   1. The Pacific Region hereby establishes a single-payer universal health care program.
   2. This program will be open towards any resident or citizen of the Pacific Region regardless of previous health conditions, disability, citizenship status, criminal record, or economic status. No person will be required to pay for access to health care.
   3. All medical services, including preventative treatment and dental care, will be covered under this system.
   4. All subsidies towards health maintenence organizations ('HMOs') are abolished.

The national act is here: https://uselectionatlas.org/AFEWIKI/index.php/Atlasian_National_Healthcare_Act

It's quite comprehensive. I think at this point it's probably redundant for us to have our own regional HC system.

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Superb!

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Labeling Requirements Bill: Aye
HDPE Taxation Bill: Aye
Religious Institution Reclassification Bill: Aye
Sodom and Gomorrah Bill: Aye
Pad Thai Bill: Aye
AIDS Prevention Act Funding Extension: Aye
Alkyl Nitrites Deregulation Bill: Nay
Universal Health Care Act Repeal: Aye

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Snowmobile Regulation Bill:  Aye

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AFAIK I'm allowed vote here, but correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway,

Snowmobile Regulation Bill: Aye

Sure. Everyone, as long as they're from the Pacific, can vote here.

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Are we actually voting now?

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ANWR Petroleum Drilling Prohibition Bill: Aye
Selective Education Funding Bill: Aye

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Bill

The "Accuracy in Balloting Act" is hereby repealed.

How exactly does this legislature work?

I think it will need three signatures. But you'll have to introduce it again formally now. I'll sign on to the legislation for you, and you do the same, then we only need one more, and Ebowed can then bring it up for a vote.

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Aye

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What is the "Accuracy in Balloting Act" ? I might sign it.

It is an act designed to rename Xahar whenever he runs for office in the Pacific on our ballots. It renames him "Chode" on ballots for regional positions.

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Vote for repeal, then.

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In the meantime..

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Signatures!

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Aye without hesitation.

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2010 Minimum Wage Increase Bill
1. The minimum wage shall be raised by $1.25, to $8.75, effective two months after the passage of this act.

Safety Net Bill
1. Present federal welfare laws requiring that "Atlasians receiving public assistance will be allotted a three year maximum" with some listed exceptions will be supplemented by the Pacific Welfare Office upon the conclusion of any resident's eligibility for the federal program.

Three year maximum? How limited. Perhaps we should look into extending that on the federal level.

In any case, I happily sign both.

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2010 Minimum Wage Increase Bill:  Aye
Safety Net Bill:  Aye

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I nominate and vote for Xahar.

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Wow, some of those are years out of date.