The Imperial Dominion of the South's Legislature

[Donerail]

Who would be intereste in defending our region in court?

[Dereich]

Hey, as per Superique's thread the IDS is due 15 billion in stimulus money. I know its up to the Emperor to come up with the final plan, but I think its also a good idea for us to suggest things to spend it on if we have any ideas; after all, it can't hurt. So, any ideas?

[Supersonic]

Hey, as per Superique's thread the IDS is due 15 billion in stimulus money. I know its up to the Emperor to come up with the final plan, but I think its also a good idea for us to suggest things to spend it on if we have any ideas; after all, it can't hurt. So, any ideas?

Tax cuts and Rainy Day Fund.

#TypicalConservative

[Donerail]

Y'all and I come up with a plan, and SoIA has the final say on where the money goes.

I'm suggesting we take a kinda #TypicalConservative approach - invest it in things that'll generate revenues long-term by helping businesses, like expanding our ports and inland waterways. We can also update our road and rail networks or fix sewers or power generation or something.

[Dereich]

Hey! I know! Let's build more nuclear power plants!!!!

It was a joke, don't kill me Zanas

[Dereich]

The liberalization bill has passed and awaits signature or veto. The Usury is Bad Act of 2013 is opened for debate in IDS 1.

[Donerail]

So Dereich has recommended $5B for port and inland waterway improvements, and I've recommended $3.167B for freeway teardown stuff - for the rest, maybe mass transit? Or more ports/waterways stuff?

[Supersonic]

I think it makes most sense to divide the $15 billion in three.

So, $5b to transport, another $5b to energy and the remainder for another cause. Preferably a tax freeze. I would favour airport expansion over inland waterway expansion, though ports are a different matter. In terms of energy, a nuclear power station alongside a wind power array off the coast could work (money permitting). The remaining $5b could go a small way to alleviating taxes for a small period.

[Dereich]

The one I would most object to is energy. The long, arduous battle on the bill to build 7 nuclear power plants (which passed) is still recent and I feel that any energy plan coming after it should be a comprehensive long term energy plan, not another stopgap measure. I'd be happy with some of the money being spent on a tax freeze, but I'll always keep ports and the international trade they bring as my favorite cause.

[Supersonic]

Port expansion, plus a tax freeze,  maybe combined with a wind power array could be a sweet package. Perhaps a small bonus for airport expansion could be swung in there too.

[JerryArkansas]

I have a proposal for everyone on what to do with some of the money.

Increased security at our nuclear plants to appease the concern of some in this chamber.  Upgrades at 36 regional nuclear reactor facilities: $1.733 B + $0.046 B per year.    I hope this will be considered by the members.

[Supersonic]

I have a proposal for everyone on what to do with some of the money.

Increased security at our nuclear plants to appease the concern of some in this chamber.  Upgrades at 36 regional nuclear reactor facilities: $1.733 B + $0.046 B per year.    I hope this will be considered by the members.

I personally have no objection, naturally, to this if there is stimulus money remaining.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Did the restoration of the old south movement die when I lost interest in it this summer?

[Supersonic]

Did the restoration of the old south movement die when I lost interest in it this summer?

Movement? What movement?

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

Did the restoration of the old south movement die when I lost interest in it this summer?

Movement? What movement?

It's coming for you. Look out.

[Supersonic]

Did the restoration of the old south movement die when I lost interest in it this summer?

Movement? What movement?

It's coming for you. Look out.

I don't know whether to be excited or frightened.

In other news, since Dereich's election as Emperor, we'll need a new Speaker. Any takers?

[Dereich]

Did the restoration of the old south movement die when I lost interest in it this summer?

Movement? What movement?

It's coming for you. Look out.

I don't know whether to be excited or frightened.

In other news, since Dereich's election as Emperor, we'll need a new Speaker. Any takers?

I'm not emperor yet, if nobody steps forward right now I'll continue until leaving

[Dereich]

I feel like I should step down as speaker now, with only a day until I become Emperor. Who wants the position?

[JerryArkansas]

I nominate Supersonic as Speaker.

[Hash]

I'm willing to serve as Speaker.

[Supersonic]

I nominate Supersonic as Speaker.

   
I would be hesitant to take the Speakership considering this is effectively my first term.

Therefore I shall defer to others, unless there is no opposition.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

I'm OK with Hash for Speaker.

[JerryArkansas]

Lets bring this up for a vote.  If not, I'm going to resign for the inactivity in this chamber.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Since we don't have a speaker right now, I'll just bring up the vote right now, taking Hash's thing as a self-nomination. The vote will expire in 72 hours or when all Legislators have voted.

Hash for Speaker?
[] Yes
[] No

Hash for Speaker?
[X] Yes
[] No

[Supersonic]

This is fine with me.

Hash for Speaker?
[X] Yes
[] No