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MasterJedi
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« on: January 25, 2006, 11:28:45 AM »
Public Interest Amendment

1. It seems logical that the Senate should be able to legislate on the grounds of Public Interest

2. The tricky part is working out what that is

3. And yet again, I might as well introduce this now and flesh the Amendment out later
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« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2006, 03:13:56 PM »
I think section 2 is a clear sign of fascism that would destroy our country if put into law.
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« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2006, 03:17:30 PM »
Quote from: Senator Gabu on January 25, 2006, 03:13:56 PM
I think section 2 is a clear sign of fascism that would destroy our country if put into law.

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I was orginally going to go with a blank "The Senate can legislate on matters of Public Interest" 'til it occured to me how... er... let's say "open"... that would be...
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« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2006, 11:42:25 AM »
So what are you planning to do with this Al?
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2006, 11:47:11 AM »
I was hoping that other people would have some ideas... it's something that should be debated...
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2006, 11:49:32 AM »
Let me dig up some of my old Seante debate posts.  I had tons of ideas back then.
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2006, 11:53:59 AM »
I made this suggestion quite a long time ago. It was promptly ignored by everybody. Feel free to use it as you wish.

If you need any help drafting language, drop me a PM or something.
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« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2006, 04:40:28 PM »
Does anyone wish to propose some amendments?
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« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2006, 04:41:21 PM »
Quote from: Ebowed on January 29, 2006, 04:40:28 PM
Does anyone wish to propose some amendments?

We should give them until tomorrow morning, then open the vote.
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« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2006, 07:15:12 PM »
Is anybody going to sponsor this? If nobody will it'll be dropped I believe.
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« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2006, 11:44:54 AM »
Quote from: Senator MasterJedi, PPT on January 29, 2006, 07:15:12 PM
Is anybody going to sponsor this? If nobody will it'll be dropped I believe.

I'll give this until around 3-4 for somebody to sponsor, if nobody does this drop off and we'll get something new.
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« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2006, 01:19:09 PM »
I'll sponsor this and introduce this amendment on behalf of a concerned citizen:

Section 1

The Senate shall have power, save where limited by other provisions of this Constitution:

   1. To protect the Public Health and commerce by making such regulations as shall be necessary for the protection of those in employment.
   2. To protect the Public Health, commerce and heritage by making such regulations as shall be necessary for the protection and preservation of natural beauty, biological diversity and other natural resources.

Section 2

 All Legislation and Judicial Rulings not inconsistent with this Amendment passed prior to the Adoption of this Amendment shall remain in full force, unless superceded by subsequent legislation or Judicial Rulings.
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« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2006, 01:29:26 PM »
Thanks.
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« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2006, 11:32:36 AM »
And of course there is no debate, so I hereby open up the vote on this amendment to replace the current amendment. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.


Quote from: Senator Gabu on January 30, 2006, 01:19:09 PM
Section 1

The Senate shall have power, save where limited by other provisions of this Constitution:

   1. To protect the Public Health and commerce by making such regulations as shall be necessary for the protection of those in employment.
   2. To protect the Public Health, commerce and heritage by making such regulations as shall be necessary for the protection and preservation of natural beauty, biological diversity and other natural resources.

Section 2

 All Legislation and Judicial Rulings not inconsistent with this Amendment passed prior to the Adoption of this Amendment shall remain in full force, unless superceded by subsequent legislation or Judicial Rulings.
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« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2006, 11:33:08 AM »
Aye
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« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2006, 11:50:29 AM »
« Edited: January 31, 2006, 03:06:58 PM by Senator CheeseWhiz »
Yea.
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« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2006, 02:51:32 PM »
Aye.

I'm not sure if I'll vote "aye" on the amendment itself, but the amendment in its current form is completely useless.  All that this amendment is doing is turning it into an actual amendment.  If it gets voted down, I'm going to resubmit it as a standalone amendment, so you might as well vote for it to save us time. Tongue
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« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2006, 03:06:46 PM »
Quote from: Senator Gabu on January 31, 2006, 02:51:32 PM
I'm not sure if I'll vote "aye" on the amendment itself, but the amendment in its current form is completely useless.  All that this amendment is doing is turning it into an actual amendment.  If it gets voted down, I'm going to resubmit it as a standalone amendment, so you might as well vote for it to save us time. Tongue

Oh sorry, I thought this was on the final passage, ugh Tongue

Changed my vote.
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« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2006, 03:36:11 PM »
Aye
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« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2006, 05:10:09 PM »
Nay

Protection from what exactly.
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« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2006, 07:42:45 PM »
Abstain
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« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2006, 07:44:04 PM »
This amendment has passed.
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« Reply #22 on: February 06, 2006, 04:34:02 AM »
Public Interest Amendment

Section 1

The Senate shall have power, save where limited by other provisions of this Constitution:

   1. To protect the Public Health and commerce by making such regulations as shall be necessary for the protection of those in employment.
   2. To protect the Public Health, commerce and heritage by making such regulations as shall be necessary for the protection and preservation of natural beauty, biological diversity and other natural resources.

Section 2

 All Legislation and Judicial Rulings not inconsistent with this Amendment passed prior to the Adoption of this Amendment shall remain in full force, unless superceded by subsequent legislation or Judicial Rulings.

The vote is on final passage.  Senators may vote Yea, Nay, or Abstain.
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« Reply #23 on: February 06, 2006, 04:35:56 AM »
Nay
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« Reply #24 on: February 06, 2006, 06:57:01 AM »
Aye
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