The Imperial Dominion of the South's Legislature

[Supersonic]

Ok, with the end of another class A election comes another speakership election. Does anyone want to run for speaker?

No. I will endorse your return to the speakership.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Supersonic]

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

Movement? What movement?

[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?

[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.

[Supersonic]

This is fine with me.

Hash for Speaker?
[X] Yes
[] No

[Supersonic]

[1] Jack Enderman
[2] Sjoycefla

[Supersonic]

That flag makes us look like the Islamic People's Republic of South Carolina. I'm still upset that Scott's (I believe) flag proposal was narrowly voted down in our last referendum. Then again, it's difficult to create a flag that can garner majority support, especially in such a politically divided region as our own.

I'm almost of the mind that we mass repeal a large proportion of the old IDS legislation, every week now we seem to 'uncover' a new bill that contradicts current statute. On a personal level, trawling through the law books is an incredibly daunting measure.

[Supersonic]

I'm almost of the mind that we mass repeal a large proportion of the old IDS legislation, every week now we seem to 'uncover' a new bill that contradicts current statute. On a personal level, trawling through the law books is an incredibly daunting measure.

As someone who has trawled through the law books (and pulled out the more troubling statutes), I'm not sure how keen I am on mass repeal of a large proportion of it, but I do think once we get the CSCF started that'll be much less of a problem.

A Consolidated Law Code sounds like a plan.

[Supersonic]

All in favor of confirming each nominee to the Commission, please vote aye.

Speaker SJoyce:
[ ] Aye
[X] Nay (I don't think current legislators should be nominated).
[ ] Abstain

Fmr. Speaker Scott:
[X] Aye
[ ] Nay
[ ] Abstain