SB 2017-124: Storm Relief Fund Act (Passed)

[Associate Justice PiT]

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Atlasian People's House of Representatives
Passed 8-0 in the Atlasian House Assembled,

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     Sponsor: Spiral

     I hereby open the floor for debate.

[PPT Spiral]

I would like to sponsor this bill on behalf of the people of the South.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     Senators have 24 hours to object to Senator Spiral assuming sponsorship.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     With no objections, Spiral is now the sponsor of this bill. I ask the sponsor to make an argument in support of this bill within 24 hours.

[PPT Spiral]

Natural disasters won't ever go away--it's an fact of life on this planet. While we're here, we should do what we can to prepare and to care for those affected. This bill would set up a specific fund so that the government has the necessary resources for relief efforts in the near future. As a Missouri native, I know tornadoes all too well, and many of my constituents are in danger of hurricanes coming their way every year. It's only proper that we take action since natural disasters hurt the core of our infrastructure, not to mention the people.

[Anna Komnene]

I'm in total support of this bill.

Assuming that this is more of a future thing and not an emergency measure that needs a vote right away, I wonder if we might debate some things though? Like it's great that we're providing funds for hurricane and tornado relief, but what about other natural disasters? Earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, tidal waves, wildfires, and blizzards can all be devastating too (maybe there's more things I can't think of?) It feels a little weird to set up a fund for only specific kinds of disasters but not others. Maybe we can either make this a more general fund or include allocations for other kinds of disasters too.

[PPT Spiral]

I'm in total support of this bill.

Assuming that this is more of a future thing and not an emergency measure that needs a vote right away, I wonder if we might debate some things though? Like it's great that we're providing funds for hurricane and tornado relief, but what about other natural disasters? Earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, tidal waves, wildfires, and blizzards can all be devastating too (maybe there's more things I can't think of?) It feels a little weird to set up a fund for only specific kinds of disasters but not others. Maybe we can either make this a more general fund or include allocations for other kinds of disasters too.

That is a very legitimate criticism. I actually realized the same thing shortly after sponsoring it. What I feel would be the most appropriate action is to reform the bill into a general fund for all those natural disasters. The only thing I'm wondering is whether we should increase the spending for the fund or simply reallocate the numbers we already have in there. I'd love to hear from the rest of the Senate.

[ZuWo]

I echo the sentiments of the previous two Senators and would like to add droughts as another natural disaster that should be included.

[Associate Justice PiT]

I echo the sentiments of the previous two Senators and would like to add droughts as another natural disaster that should be included.

     Would you like to propose an amendment to this effect?

[Anna Komnene]

Here's my attempt at an amendment. I increased the allocation by 10 billion to account for the additional disasters and added a provision for disasters that aren't listed.

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[Associate Justice PiT]

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Sponsor Feedback: Origin
Status: Senators have 24 hours to object.

[ZuWo]

I echo the sentiments of the previous two Senators and would like to add droughts as another natural disaster that should be included.

     Would you like to propose an amendment to this effect?

I am fine with Siren's amendment.

[Wikipedia delenda est]

Just as I supported the Storm Surge, Coastal Flooding, and Tsunami Prevention Act of 2017, I intend to support this bill as well due to the severe, devastating, and long-lasting impacts of natural disasters.

[PPT Spiral]

The amendment is friendly.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     With no objections, the amendment has been adopted.

[Grumpier Than Thou]

We should get a vote going on this soon.

[PPT Spiral]

We should get a vote going on this soon.

Agreed.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     If there are no objections I will start a final vote in 24 hours.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     A final vote is now open on this bill. Senators have 72 hours to vote aye, nay, or abstain.

[PPT Spiral]

Aye

[Anna Komnene]

Aye

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Aye.

[Wikipedia delenda est]

Aye

[Associate Justice PiT]

     This bill has enough votes to pass. Senators have 24 hours to change their votes.

[Grumpier Than Thou]

Aye