Northeast Assembly Legislation Introduction Thread

[Lincoln Republican]

I would like to propose the following bill for debate and vote by the Northeast Assembly.

The Northeast Region Voting Act

In all Northeast Region elections, the 20 minute rule whereby a voter can change their vote within 20 minutes of casting it shall be eliminated.  The original vote as cast by the voter shall be their only valid vote.

[Lincoln Republican]

I would like to present to the Assembly the following for revision from the constitution.

Where it states charged to hold trials for the convicted, should state for the accused, as one should not be convicted until found guilty.     

iii) The Chief Judicial Officer is to be charged with the duties of interpreting the laws of the Northeast Region and is charged to hold trials for the convicted. If someone submits a case to him or her, then the Chief Judicial Officer must make a ruling on it, giving ample time to hear arguments from any side of the issue. The Chief Judicial Officer’s rulings are to be considered precedent for all future cases.

[Lincoln Republican]

Repeal of the Anti-Prohibition Act of 2012:

1) Complete decriminalization of all illegal drug substances
2) Repeal of gun control laws in the northeast
3) Complete legalization of prostitution

This bill goes way over the top.  Any society has the right to be protected against the abuse that would be generated as a result of the above completely irresponsible legislation. 

[Lincoln Republican]

I propose the Northeast School Uniforms Act

All students in Northeast schools will wear uniforms K-12.
Uniforms for girls will consist of a blazer, white shirt, tie, skirt or slacks. 
Uniforms for boys will consist of a blazer, white shirt, tie, slacks. 

Each school will be free to choose colors for the uniforms.

[Lincoln Republican]

I am presenting the following bill

Northeast Region Distracted Drivers Act

All vehicle opertors while driving in the Northeast Region shall be restricted from the following activities:
 
-using hand-held cell phones
-texting or e-mailing
-using electronic devices like laptop computers, video games, cameras, video entertainment displays and programming portable audio players, e.g. MP3 players
-entering information on GPS units
-reading printed materials in the vehicle
-writing, printing or sketching
-personal grooming
-smoking
-drinking of any beverage
-eating of any food

Applies to all vehicles, including bicycles
Applies to all roads in both urban and rural areas of the Northeast Region

The penalty for the first offence shall be a fine of $200.00

The penalty for the second offence shall be a fine of $400.00

The penalty for the third offence shall be a fine of $600.00, suspension of the driver's license, and confiscaton of the vehicle until such time as the driver has completed a distracted drivers course and a safe driving course

Any further offences will result in charges being laid, cancellation of the driver's license with the driver being forbidden to operate a vehicle in the Northeast Region for such a period of time as determined by the courts

[Lincoln Republican]

I am reintroducing my Distracted Drivers Act, with changes made as to restrictions while driving and to penalties.

Northeast Region Distracted Drivers Act

All vehicle opertors while driving in the Northeast Region shall be restricted from the following activities:
 
-using hand-held cell phones
-texting or e-mailing
-using electronic devices like laptop computers, video games, cameras, video entertainment displays and programming portable audio players, e.g. MP3 players
-entering information on GPS units
-reading printed materials in the vehicle
-writing, printing or sketching
-personal grooming

Applies to all vehicles, including bicycles
Applies to all roads in both urban and rural areas of the Northeast Region

The penalty for the first offence shall be a fine of $200.00

The penalty for the second offence shall be a fine of $400.00

The penalty for the third offence shall be a fine of $600.00, and the driver must complete a mandatory distracted drivers course and a mandatory safe driving course

Any further offences will result in a fine of $1000.00 per offence, with further mandatory distracted driving and safe driving courses required.

[Lincoln Republican]

The Northeast Healthy Skin Act 2012

Given the cancerous causing effects of tanning beds on the human body, tanning beds and tanning salons are to be banned in the Northeast Region.

The ban shall be phased in over a period of one year.   



 

[Lincoln Republican]

The Northeast Region Gambling Benefits Act

All casinos and establishments engaged in gambling practices in the Northeast Region shall turn over 90% of their earnings to the Northeast Region government.

The proceeds will be used for programs benefitting the people of the Northeast Region.

Gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and drug addiction recovery programs.

Gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and drug education programs designed to educate citizens, in particular youth and young adults, on the harmful effects of gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.

[Lincoln Republican]

Northeast Bicycle Safety Act

In an effort to more effectively prevent or curb potential injury to bicycle riders in the Northeast, all bicycle and tricycle riders, of all ages, are to wear approved standard bicycle helmets.

[Lincoln Republican]

The Northeast Region Gambling Benefits Act (Revised)

25% of all tax revenues received from casinos and from any other form of gambling in the Northeast Region go into gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and drug addiction revovery programs and into gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and drug education programs designed to educate Northeast citizens, in particular youth and young adults, on the harmful effects of gambling, alcohol, toacco, and drug use.

[Lincoln Republican]

In order to protect public funds, I am introducing a new bill into the Northeast Assembly to be known as

The Winfield Doctrine

Whenever public funds are dispersed in the Northeast for construction projects, or for any other purpose where public funds are expended, the residents of the Northeast are to be protected against any cost overruns.

The government of the Northeast shall not permit any additional costs to be added onto the final cost by any firm that has been successful in procuring a contract to do work for the government of the Northeast.  Any additional costs that the successful bidders may incur, over and above what they have bid originally, will be borne by the firm that submitted the successful bid. 

[Lincoln Republican]

SAFE SPORTS EVENTS ACT

In order to keep professional sports events safer for all concerned, both during the event and post event, the sale of alcoholic beverages of any kind shall be prohibited at any professional sports event held in the Northeast Region.

[Lincoln Republican]

SAFE WALKING ACT

In order to decrease incidents of accidents, injury, and death caused by people walking while paying attention to electronic instruments, i.e. texting and reading on smart phones and tablets, known as distracted walking, such practices that distract people from paying attention to what is going on around them shall be prohibited by law.

The fines for being convicted of distracted walking shall be first offence $50.00, 2nd offence $100.00, 3rd offence $200.00.   

[Lincoln Republican]

This may not make it to an open slot during this session, but this proposal from Napoleon deserves our attention:

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As the last day of this session is fast approaching, I will not be bringing this bill to the floor during this session.  This bill, as does any other bill, deserves to have a fair and adequate debate period, so all points of view can be heard without rushing it through.

In fairness to all concerned, the new Speaker can bring this to the floor in the new session.

[Lincoln Republican]

Sanity In Child and Youth Sports Act

Violent, threatening, verbal abuse, or any other kind of unacceptable behavior on the part of so called Hockey Dads, Hockey Moms, or any other adult attending any child or youth sports event, of any sport, shall not be tolerated anywhere in the Northeast Region.

Such behavior shall result in the immediate dismissal and banning of said individual or said individuals from the event.  

The length of time of the banning shall be dependent upon the seriousness of the infraction on the part of the individual or individuals.  

More than three offences shall result in the permanent banning of these individuals from any child or youth sports event within the Northeast Region.    

[Lincoln Republican]

Distracted Drivers Act

The following activities shall be illegal when operating a motor vehicle anywhere in the Northeast Region

Talking on a hand-held cell phone
Texting/e-mailing
Using electronic devices like laptop computers, tablets, iPads, video games, cameras, video
entertainment displays and programming portable audio players (e.g., mp3 players)
Manually entering information on GPS units
Reading printed material like a book or a magazine
Writing, printing or sketching
Personal grooming like combing your hair, applying makeup or brushing your teeth
Using a 2-way radio or what is commonly referred to as a CB (Citizen’s Band) radio, with exceptions as follows:

Drivers will only be able to use CB radios if they are operating pilot vehicles and must maintain contact with another vehicle; they are using the radio to contact their employer where the employee is required to maintain radio contact; to participate in a search, rescue or emergency situation; or when the CB is operable in hands-free mode.

First offence $200.00 fine
Second offence $400.00 fine
Third offence $600.00 fine
Fourth offence $800.00 fine and suspension of drivers license

Conviction of a fourth offence shall also result in mandatory attendance at a safe driving course sponsored by the government of the Northeast.  

[Lincoln Republican]

Which of the esteemed Representatives would like to sponsor this bill?

The Grand Duchy of the Northeast Act

The new name of the Northeast Region shall be The Grand Duchy of the Northeast

The Northeast Assembly shall be known as The Chamber of Deputies of the Northeast

The Governor shall have the title of The Grand Duke of the Northeast if a male or The Grand Duchess of the Northeast if a female

The Lieutenant Governor shall have the title of The Crown Prince of the Northeast if a male or The Crown Princess of the Northeast if a female

The Speaker of the Assembly shall have the title of The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies

[Lincoln Republican]

Which of the esteemed Representatives would like to sponsor this bill?

The Grand Duchy of the Northeast Act

The new name of the Northeast Region shall be The Grand Duchy of the Northeast

The Northeast Assembly shall be known as The Chamber of Deputies of the Northeast

The Governor shall have the title of The Grand Duke of the Northeast if a male or the Grand Duchess of the Northeast if a female

The Lieutenant Governor shall have the title of The Crown Prince of the Northeast if a male or The Crown Princess of the Northeast if a female

The Speaker of the Assembly shall have the title of The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies

I'll sponsor it for you. I enjoy this kind of thing.

Thank you Mr. Lieutenant Governor.  Much appreciated.

[Lincoln Republican]

Which of the esteemed Representatives would like to sponsor this bill?

The Grand Duchy of the Northeast Act

The new name of the Northeast Region shall be The Grand Duchy of the Northeast

The Northeast Assembly shall be known as The Chamber of Deputies of the Northeast

The Governor shall have the title of The Grand Duke of the Northeast if a male or the Grand Duchess of the Northeast if a female

The Lieutenant Governor shall have the title of The Crown Prince of the Northeast if a male or The Crown Princess of the Northeast if a female

The Speaker of the Assembly shall have the title of The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies

I'll sponsor it for you. I enjoy this kind of thing.

Cynic had kindly agreed to sponsor this bill for me.  Now that Cynic is no longer in the Northeast Assembly, I would ask which of you fine Representatives would do me the great favor of sponsoring this bill for me?

I would be most appreciative.

Thank you. 

[Lincoln Republican]

Which of the esteemed Representatives would like to sponsor this bill?

The Grand Duchy of the Northeast Act

The new name of the Northeast Region shall be The Grand Duchy of the Northeast

The Northeast Assembly shall be known as The Chamber of Deputies of the Northeast

The Governor shall have the title of The Grand Duke of the Northeast if a male or the Grand Duchess of the Northeast if a female

The Lieutenant Governor shall have the title of The Crown Prince of the Northeast if a male or The Crown Princess of the Northeast if a female

The Speaker of the Assembly shall have the title of The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies

I'll sponsor it for you. I enjoy this kind of thing.

Cynic had kindly agreed to sponsor this bill for me.  Now that Cynic is no longer in the Northeast Assembly, I would ask which of you fine Representatives would do me the great favor of sponsoring this bill for me?

I would be most appreciative.

Thank you. 

I'll do it.

Thank you Dubya.  Much appreciated.

[Lincoln Republican]

The Grand Duchy of the Northeast Act

The new name of the Northeast Region shall be The Grand Duchy of the Northeast

The Northeast Assembly shall be known as The Chamber of Deputies of the Northeast

The Governor shall have the title of The Grand Duke of the Northeast if a male or The Grand Duchess of the Northeast if a female

The Lieutenant Governor shall have the title of The Crown Prince of the Northeast if a male or The Crown Princess of the Northeast if a female

The Speaker of the Assembly shall have the title of The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies

Members of the Chamber of Deputies shall have title of Deputy



Dubya, the above is the daft of the bill that you will be introducing in the Assembly.

I have simply added that Members of the Chamber of Deputies shall have the title of Deputy.

Thank you.   

[Lincoln Republican]

The Grand Duchy of the Northeast Act

The new name of the Northeast Region shall be The Grand Duchy of the Northeast

The Northeast Assembly shall be known as The Chamber of Deputies of the Northeast

The Governor shall have the title of The Grand Duke of the Northeast if a male or The Grand Duchess of the Northeast if a female

The Lieutenant Governor shall have the title of The Crown Prince of the Northeast if a male or The Crown Princess of the Northeast if a female

The Speaker of the Assembly shall have the title of The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies

Members of the Chamber of Deputies shall have title of Deputy



Dubya, the above is the daft of the bill that you will be introducing in the Assembly.

I have simply added that Members of the Chamber of Deputies shall have the title of Deputy.

Thank you.   

Introduced.

Where?  I do not see it in the Regional Government thread. 

[Lincoln Republican]

The Grand Duchy of the Northeast Act

The new name of the Northeast Region shall be The Grand Duchy of the Northeast

The Northeast Assembly shall be known as The Chamber of Deputies of the Northeast

The Governor shall have the title of The Grand Duke of the Northeast if a male or The Grand Duchess of the Northeast if a female

The Lieutenant Governor shall have the title of The Crown Prince of the Northeast if a male or The Crown Princess of the Northeast if a female

The Speaker of the Assembly shall have the title of The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies

Members of the Chamber of Deputies shall have title of Deputy

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I would ask that one of our Representatives please introduce this bill into the Assembly.  It should at least be given the chance to be debated.

Thank you.

Dubya said he would, but I have not seen it introduced into the Assembly.

[Lincoln Republican]

13-Year Olds Like Porn Too Act to be repealed in its' entirety to become effective upon passing of this repeal

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[Lincoln Republican]

Northeast Sex Offender Reform Act to be repealed in its' entirety to become effective upon repeal

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