Eradication of Kudzu Act (Law'd)

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

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[Badger]

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"1$ million"? How many (or few) acres) could you affect with that little dough?

[Ban my account ffs!]

I like the idea, but I think the bill should be expanded in scope to deal with all invasive species.  I can tell you that while kudzu is a pest, the Emerald Ash Borer could prove to be devastating to ecosystems and economies across the entire extent of Ash tree growth.

In the Midwest, Mideast, and Northeast, billions of ash trees will die as the larvae of the EAB bore in under the bark feeding on the inner bark of the tree, cutting off the tree's flow of water to the leaves and sugars down to the roots.  

This is especially urgent when you consider that ash trees have been an integral part of making up for the massive losses of American Elms in recent decades due to Dutch Elm's Disease... both in the forests and along city streets.

This is especially devastating to the riverbottom ecosystem where Silver Maple, American Elm, and Green Ash are the dominant tree species.  With the elms gone, ash has become a larger part of the system with their adaptability to all sorts of climates.  With them gone, maple will be left to forest the lowlands alone.  One of the most productive ecosystems and an important part of water quality for all populated areas along the rivers, this will be devastating.

[HappyWarrior]

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"1$ million"? How many (or few) acres) could you affect with that little dough?

Yea after looking at it I realized that is just not enough so I'm not sure how much I want to put in place.

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We in the IDS need the money. It's a huge problem down here.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

As it stands this is flawed because Resolutions can't appropriate money.

[HappyWarrior]

As it stands this is flawed because Resolutions can't appropriate money.

Touche.  Amendment please?

[Bacon King]

As it stands this is flawed because Resolutions can't appropriate money.

Legally, I think this would still be handled as a bill rather than a resolution in spite of the title, precisely for that reason.

Still, a friendly amendment wouldn't hurt.

I offer a friendly amendment to strike "A RESOLUTION CONCERNING" from the title.

[HappyWarrior]

As it stands this is flawed because Resolutions can't appropriate money.

Legally, I think this would still be handled as a bill rather than a resolution in spite of the title, precisely for that reason.

Still, a friendly amendment wouldn't hurt.

I offer a friendly amendment to strike "A RESOLUTION CONCERNING" from the title.

I will certainly accept this as friendly.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Senators have 24 hours to object.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The Amendment has passed.

[HappyWarrior]

CONCERNING INVASIVE SPECIES‐NEED FOR AN ERADICATION OF KUDZU

WHEREAS: For the purpose of ridding Atlasia of the invasive species Pueraria
Montana, common name Kudzu, which is growing more common in the Imperial Dominion of the South and Mideast Region;and,

WHEREAS: Kudzu has been proven to damage crops, with average estimates reaching $500 million dollars annually as well as effects local plants and infrastructure in a given area where it grows out of control.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Senate of Atlasia shall encourage the removal and control of Kudzu within Atlasia through various methods including but not limited tocrown removal, grazing, controlled firing, and fungal herbicide. 

AND BE IT RESOLVED:  $1 $100 million dollars shall be appropriated to the Office of Internal Affairs to aid in the eradication of Kudzu within Atlasia.

Amendment.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

1. Must the title be in all capital letters?


2. Shouldn't the title include the word "Act"?


3. Can you reword the title to be a little less awkward?

[Badger]

Just a suggestion/great idea/nitpicking (your choice )

I gladly supported this bill in the Mideast Assembly. But why not incorporate some of Snowguy's ideas for other decimating and active fauna diseases/destructants like the Emerald Ash Bore and Dutch Elm disease? It might be a tad more work in drafting, but would help to address such pestilents as a whole for the ecosystem rather than by individual species. It might also make the bill an environmental landmark ensuring your legacy (or not ).

[HappyWarrior]

Just a suggestion/great idea/nitpicking (your choice )

I gladly supported this bill in the Mideast Assembly. But why not incorporate some of Snowguy's ideas for other decimating and active fauna diseases/destructants like the Emerald Ash Bore and Dutch Elm disease? It might be a tad more work in drafting, but would help to address such pestilents as a whole for the ecosystem rather than by individual species. It might also make the bill an environmental landmark ensuring your legacy (or not ).

Well I don't know much about those particular pests while I do know quite a bit about kudzu.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Just a suggestion/great idea/nitpicking (your choice )

I gladly supported this bill in the Mideast Assembly. But why not incorporate some of Snowguy's ideas for other decimating and active fauna diseases/destructants like the Emerald Ash Bore and Dutch Elm disease? It might be a tad more work in drafting, but would help to address such pestilents as a whole for the ecosystem rather than by individual species. It might also make the bill an environmental landmark ensuring your legacy (or not ).

Well I don't know much about those particular pests while I do know quite a bit about kudzu.

Maybe Snowguy could discuss a potential amendment with you and fill you in about some of the details via PM or something.

[HappyWarrior]

Just a suggestion/great idea/nitpicking (your choice )

I gladly supported this bill in the Mideast Assembly. But why not incorporate some of Snowguy's ideas for other decimating and active fauna diseases/destructants like the Emerald Ash Bore and Dutch Elm disease? It might be a tad more work in drafting, but would help to address such pestilents as a whole for the ecosystem rather than by individual species. It might also make the bill an environmental landmark ensuring your legacy (or not ).

Well I don't know much about those particular pests while I do know quite a bit about kudzu.

Maybe Snowguy could discuss a potential amendment with you and fill you in about some of the details via PM or something.

I would be happy to worki with him on that.  And I will get to work on the titling issues later

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Just a suggestion/great idea/nitpicking (your choice )

I gladly supported this bill in the Mideast Assembly. But why not incorporate some of Snowguy's ideas for other decimating and active fauna diseases/destructants like the Emerald Ash Bore and Dutch Elm disease? It might be a tad more work in drafting, but would help to address such pestilents as a whole for the ecosystem rather than by individual species. It might also make the bill an environmental landmark ensuring your legacy (or not ).

Well I don't know much about those particular pests while I do know quite a bit about kudzu.

Maybe Snowguy could discuss a potential amendment with you and fill you in about some of the details via PM or something.

I would be happy to worki with him on that.  And I will get to work on the titling issues later

Sounds like a plan. Glad everyone is happy.

couldn't resist that either

[HappyWarrior]

I'd just like to amend the title to simply read "Eradication of Kudzu Act"

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Senators have 24 hours to object.

[bgwah]

Interestingly enough, the CAPS LOCK title has caused me to mostly ignore this thread.

[HappyWarrior]

Well with the newly corrected title and the 100 million provision I'd like to move this to a vote.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

The amendment has passed.


If no one has further business I will try to open a final vote tomorrow.

[HappyWarrior]

Could you possibly change the title of the thread to the new bill title honorable PPT?

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Could you possibly change the title of the thread to the new bill title honorable PPT?

lol, 9 seconds late this post is.