SE House legislation introduction Thread

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A BILL


To combat homelessness in the Imperial Dominion of the South


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be referred to as the Housing First Act.

SECTION 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

1. The IDS Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (DoHUA) is established.  It shall be in charge of administering all laws related to public and private housing, urban development and mass transit, and government contracts.

2. The DoHUA shall be headquartered in the cities of:

Montgomery, AL
Little Rock, AR
Tallahassee, FL
Atlanta, GA
Baton Rouge, LA
Jackson, MS
Raleigh, NC
Columbia, SC
Nashville, TN
Austin, TX
San Juan, PR

SECTION 3. APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT

1. The DoHUD will be responsible for determining how many apartments shall be built in each state proportionate to how many homeless persons are living in each state in accordance with the 2013 estimate;

 7500 - Florida
 5500 - Texas
 3200 - Georgia
 3200 - Louisiana
 2600 - Tennessee
 1800 - Puerto Rico
 1100 - North Carolina
 1000 - Alabama
   600 - South Carolina
   400 - Mississippi
   300 - Arkansas

SECTION 4. HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM

1. All homeless individuals and families in the IDS will have the option of moving into an apartment room which must include a living room, a bedroom with beds, a bathroom, a refrigerator, and Wifi.

2. Each individual or family will be assigned a caseworker to meet with on a weekly basis.  The caseworker, who shall be employed by the DoHUD will be responsible for helping each applicant find employment.

3. Each individual or family will be allowed to stay in their respective departments until the DoHUD determines that they are self-sustainable.  The caseworker may assist the applicants in finding a new home located anywhere in the IDS.

4. The DoHUD will be responsible for compiling client-level data into the database, including the results of annual counts of the homeless derived from shelter and street surveys taken each January.

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     I am introducing the budget to the emergency slot now, so we can get it out on the table and have some official discussion. We'll balance it once we get there.

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A BILL


To prohibit public resources from going toward aiding any federal agency from indiscriminate spying on its own citizens and gathering electronic or metadata that violates the right to privacy


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South Assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as the Anti-Surveillance and Privacy Protection Act.

SECTION 2. PROTECTION OF PRIVACY RIGHTS

1. Notwithstanding any other law, a state, a political subdivision of the region, an employee of the region or a political subdivision of the region while acting in his or her official capacity, or a corporation while providing services on behalf of the state or a political subdivision of this state shall not do any of the following:

   (a) Provide material support, participation, or assistance in any form to a federal agency that claims the power, by virtue of any federal law, rule, regulation, or order, to collect electronic data or metadata of any person pursuant to any action not based on a warrant that particularly describes the person, place, and thing to be searched or seized.
   (b) Utilize any assets or public funds, in whole or in part, to engage in any activity that aids a federal agency, federal agent, or corporation while providing services to the federal government in the collection of electronic data or metadata of any person pursuant to any action not based on a warrant that particularly describes the person, place, and thing to be searched or seized.
   (c) Provide services, participation, or assistance to a federal agency, federal agent, or corporation while providing services to the federal government in the collection of electronic data or metadata of any person pursuant to any action not based on a warrant that particularly describes the person, place, and thing to be searched or seized.
   (d) Use any information in a criminal investigation or prosecution provided by any federal agency, agent, or corporation that was obtained through the collection of electronic data or metadata of any person pursuant to any action not based on a warrant that particularly describes the person, place, and thing to be searched or seized.

2. To help protect Southerners from unconstitutional invasions of their privacy by the federal government, it is necessary for this act to take immediate effect.

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A BILL


To levy a tax on the production of oil and gas, to allocate a portion of the proceeds from the oil and gas production tax to the creation of a Regional Oil and Gas Board


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South Assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as the Regional Oil and Gas Board Creation Act.

SECTION 2. TAX ON OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION

The region shall henceforth levy an oil and gas production tax at the rate of 2% of the gross value of the oil and gas at the point of production.  This tax shall take effect upon enactment of the 2015 budget.

SECTION 3. CREATION OF REGIONAL OIL AND GAS BOARD

1. Upon enactment of this law, the region shall order the creation of the Regional Oil and Gas Board.  This board shall be primarily tasked with preventing waste and promoting the conservation of oil and gas while ensuring the protection of both the environment and the correlative rights of owners.  This board will be granted authority to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations to ensure the conservation and proper development of the Region's petroleum resources.

2. The Board shall consist of three members appointed by the Governor of the Region for a term of six years. The State Geologist shall serve as State Oil and Gas Supervisor and ex officio Secretary of the Board.  The Supervisor shall be charged with the duty of enforcing all rules, regulations, and orders promulgated by the Board.

SECTION 4. TAX PROCEEDS ALLOCATION

1. All funds collected pursuant to the tax levied on the producer of crude petroleum oil or natural gas produced for sale, transport, storage, profit or for use, from any well or wells in the Region of the Imperial Dominion of the South, shall be distributed in monthly accounts beginning October 1, 2015 as follows:

(1a)An amount equal to 23 percent of the amount of tax proceeds generated in the fiscal year concluding two-years prior to the then current fiscal year, or no less than $7,000,000, whichever is greater, shall be allocated to the Regional Oil and Gas Board in the following manner:

(1b)50 percent of the total monthly allocation shall be allocated to the Regional Oil and Gas Board expended as provided through appropriation by the Legislature solely for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the management and regulation of the oil and gas exploration and development program of the Imperial Dominion of the South and of carrying out the Board's powers and duties under relevant legislation.

2. The Legislature may, in its discretion, make appropriations to the Board for special projects or other purposes with the remaining proceeds.

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A BILL


To assign the newly-annexed Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia into Districts of the IDS Legislature


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as the Canadian Province Annexation Act.

SECTION 2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ANNEXATION OF CANADIAN PROVINCES AND DISTRICT ASSIGNMENT

The Region of the Imperial Dominion of the South hereby welcomes the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, and all of their residents, as newest members of our humble territory.

Upon which the Emperor signs this legislation, the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) and Prince Edward Island (PE) shall be incorporated into Legislature District #1, and the province of Nova Scotia (NS) shall be incorporated into Legislature District #2.

These provinces shall be considered territory of their respective districts immediately upon enactment of this legislation and reassigned at the time of redistricting.

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Safe Driving Bill
1. "Driving under the influence" or "DUI" shall be defined as operating a motor vehicle while one's Blood Alcohol Content is in excess of the legal threshold.
     a. For a person of legal drinking age, the legal threshold shall be 0.08%.
     b. For a person of legal drinking age who is operating a motor vehicle in accordance with the duties of their employment, that person's employer shall be notified should that person be found driving with Blood Alcohol Content in excess of 0.05%.
     c. For a person of legal drinking age in the employment of the government of the Imperial Dominion of the South, the legal threshold shall be 0.05%.
     d. For a person who is not of legal drinking age, the legal threshold shall be 0.00%.

2. Any person found driving under the influence in the region shall be subject to a penalty of 24 hours to 5 days in jail*(# of previous DUIs), a fine of $250 to $500*(# of previous DUIs), and 25 to 50 hours of community service*(# of previous DUIs).
     a. A previous DUI will no longer factor into the calculation of the maximum penalty once 15 years have passed from the time of the offense.
     b. Driving under the influence while in discharge of duties pursuant to employment with the government of the Imperial Dominion of the South shall be subject to disciplinary review in addition to other penalties prescribed under this section.
     c. Driving under the influence with two or more previous DUIs that are still valid will result in the suspension of that person's driver's license.
     d. Any person whose driver's license is suspended pursuant to Section 2, Subsection e of this law shall have it be reinstated after a time equivalent to (3 months)*(# of previous DUIs).
     e. Driving under the influence without a valid driver's license is a felony and shall be subject to a sentence of 1-2 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

3. "Refusal to submit to testing" shall be defined as the refusal of a person to submit to breath, blood, or urine testing by a police officer upon arrest for DUI.
     a. Refusal to submit to testing shall be subject to the same penalties as driving under the influence.
     b. For the purpose of calculating maximum penalties, a previous refusal to submit to testing shall be counted as a previous DUI.
     c. Any person lawfully requested to submit to a blood or urine test shall have the right to select a different type of test.

4. Any person may be charged with and convicted for driving under the influence and refusal to submit to testing as a result of the same set of events.
     a. Should a person be convicted of both crimes as a result of the same set of events, then all penalties for driving under the influence shall be commuted.
     b. For the purpose of calculating maximum penalties, a conviction for driving under the influence whose penalties are commuted pursuant to Section 4, Subsection a of this law shall still be counted as a previous DUI.

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A BILL


To assign the newly-annexed Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia into Districts of the IDS Legislature


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as the Canadian Province Annexation Act.

SECTION 2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ANNEXATION OF CANADIAN PROVINCES AND DISTRICT ASSIGNMENT

The Region of the Imperial Dominion of the South hereby welcomes the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, and all of their residents, as newest members of our humble territory.

Upon which the Emperor signs this legislation, the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) shall be incorporated into Legislature District #1, and the province of Prince Edward Island (PE) and Nova Scotia (NS) shall be incorporated into Legislature District #2.

These provinces shall be considered territory of their respective districts immediately upon enactment of this legislation and reassigned at the time of redistricting.

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I hope in debate more can be added from the ideas of other legislators on this matter.

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Resolution on Popular Sovereignty

Whereas, people deserve the right to choose for themselves their government and;

Whereas, the Russian Federation has recently shown support for popular sovereignty in other nations;

Be it resolved, that the Imperial Dominion of the South officially supports the right of the people of Chechnya to vote on whether or not they wish to remain in Russia or to become an independent nation.

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The Take the Power Back Act of 2014.

1. In the event that Federal Statute is being challenged by the Imperial Dominion of the South in the Supreme Court, the Emperor may direct with executive order the temporary nullification of the Federal Statute in dispute within the IDS until the case is decided by the Supreme Court.

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Cultural Protection Act

Whereas, the Imperial Dominion of the South has a unique and special collection of cultures that have shaped the history of this region; Be it enacted that:

1. In Louisiana, 4 years of French shall be mandatory as a foreign language requirement for every student enrolled in public school from grades 6 through 12 in the parishes that make up Acadiana.

2. In any school district that is at least plurality Spanish speaking within the IDS, 4 years of Spanish shall be mandatory as a foreign language requirement from grades 6 through 12.

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A BILL


To combat homelessness in the Imperial Dominion of the South


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be referred to as the Housing First Act.

SECTION 2. APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT

1. The Government of the IDS will be responsible for determining how many apartments shall be built in each state proportionate to how many homeless persons are living in each state in accordance with the 2013 estimate;

 7500 - Florida
 5500 - Texas
 3200 - Georgia
 3200 - Louisiana
 2600 - Tennessee
 1800 - Puerto Rico
 1100 - North Carolina
 1000 - Alabama
   600 - South Carolina
   400 - Mississippi
   300 - Arkansas

SECTION 3. HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM

1. All homeless individuals and families in the IDS will have the option of moving into an apartment room which must include a living room, a bedroom with beds, a bathroom, a refrigerator, and Wifi.  The Government of the IDS will be responsible for ordering routine checkups in each apartment to ensure quality and cleanliness.

2. Each individual or family will be assigned a caseworker to meet with on a weekly basis.  The caseworker, who shall be employed by the Government of the IDS will be responsible for helping each applicant find employment.

3. Each individual or family will be allowed to stay in their respective departments until the government determines that they are self-sustainable.  The caseworker may assist the applicants in finding a new home located anywhere in the IDS.

4. The government will be responsible for compiling client-level data into the database, including the results of annual counts of the homeless derived from shelter and street surveys taken each January.

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AN AMENDMENT


To reestablish the Office of Southeast Attorney General


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as the Office of the Southeast Attorney General Establishment Amendment.

SECTION 2. TEXT OF AMENDMENT

Article IX: Authority of the Southeast Attorney General

1. The Southeast Attorney General of the Imperial Dominion of the South shall be selected by the Emperor every six months and take office upon confirmation by the Legislature.

2. The Southeast Attorney General shall be delegated with the responsibilities of defending the Region's laws and representing the Imperial Dominion of the South for Supreme Court cases which concern the laws of the Region.

SECTION 3. REPEAL OF RELEVANT STATUTES

1. The Amendment to the Abolishment of Pointless Offices Bill is hereby repealed.

2. Sections 1 and 2 of the Abolishment of Pointless Offices Bill are hereby repealed.

3. These repeals shall take effect only upon ratification of this amendment.

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A BILL


To amend the Canadian Territories Act


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as the Amendment to the Canadian Territories Act.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT

The Canadian Territories Act is hereby amended:

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Originally sponsored by the Midwest's Arturo Belano.

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This bill is withdrawn

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A BILL


To honor Southern native thinkers, civil rights activists, writers, and musicians.


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as The Stars of the South Act of 2014.

SECTION 2. COUNTY NAME DEDICATIONS

1. Macon County, AL shall henceforth be known as Hurston County, AL.

2. Madison County, AL shall henceforth be known as Lowery County, AL.

3. Cleveland County, AR shall henceforth be known as Cash County, AR.

4. Putnam County, FL shall henceforth be known as Randolph County, FL.

5. Fulton County, GA shall henceforth be known as King County, GA.

6. Muscogee County, GA shall henceforth be known as McCullers County, GA.

7. Orleans Parish, LA shall henceforth be known as Armstrong Parish, LA.

8. Richland Parish, LA shall henceforth be known as McGraw County, LA.

9. Coahoma County, MS shall henceforth be known as Twitty County, MS.

10. Forrest County, MS shall henceforth be known as Brown County, MS.

11. Lee County, MS shall henceforth be known as Presley County, MS.

12. Macklenburg County, NC shall henceforth be known as Graham County, NC.

13. Surry County, NC shall henceforth be known as Griffith County, NC.

14. Union County, NC shall henceforth be known as Travis County, NC.

15. Florence County, SC shall henceforth be known as Turner County, SC.

16. Knox County, TN shall henceforth be known as Chesney County, TN.

17. Sevier County, TN shall henceforth be known as Parton County, TN.

18. Atascosa County, TX shall henceforth be known as Strait County, TX.

19. Hill County, TX shall henceforth be known as Nelson County, TX.

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A BILL


To guarantee and affirm the reproductive freedoms of women in the Imperial Dominion of the South


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as the Freedom of Choice Act of 2014.

SECTION 2. ASSURANCE OF REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR WOMEN, ACCURATE INFORMATION REGARDING PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF RAPE

1. The Imperial Dominion of the South shall not fund any organization that promotes information which is intentionally false in regards to the psychological and mental health of engaging in sexual relations outside of or before marriage or the effectiveness of condoms and oral contraceptives.

2. Federally approved contraception shall not be denied to any person on the basis of age, sex, or sexual orientation.

3. Any state or local laws criminalizing the use of emergency contraception are hereby repealed.

4. Any state or local laws criminalizing a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy, within the limitations established by regional and federal law, are hereby repealed.

5. Any state or local laws restricting a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy on the basis of age or marital status are hereby repealed.

6. Any state or local laws requiring a woman to obtain an ultrasound prior to receiving an elective abortion are hereby repealed.

7. All hospitals, public and private, in the Imperial Dominion of the South, will be required to dispense emergency contraception to victims of rape regardless of religious affiliation of the hospital or medical care provider.

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Due to a recent health scare, my activity may be limited in the next couple days.

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A BILL


To forbid the unjust arrest and seizure of tenants who are unable to pay rent for specified dwellings


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Imperial Dominion of the South assembled

SECTION 1. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as the Bill to forbid the enactment of Failure-to-Vacate laws.

SECTION 2. REPEAL OF AR 18-16-101 - FAILURE TO PAY RENT -- REFUSAL TO VACATE UPON NOTICE -- PENALTY.

Arkansas' Failure-to-Vacate law is hereby declared null and void.

SECTION 3. FORBIDDANCE OF FAILURE-TO-VACATE LAWS

1. No state or locality in the Imperial Dominion of the South shall pass any statutes or orders conductive to the following;

(1a.) The eviction of home-renters from dwelling house or other building or land pursuant to the order of the landlord or the landlord's agent or attorney.
(2a.) The fining of tenants who fail to vacate their premises without due process.
(3a.) The depositing of the total rent tenants allegedly owe with the court, which they forfeit if they are found guilty, or the subjection of tenants who plead not guilty to fines or imprisonment.

2. Any and all existing statutes conductive to the aforementioned conditions are immediately declared null and void.