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« Reply #1050 on: June 14, 2012, 10:16:25 AM »

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« Reply #1051 on: June 14, 2012, 10:45:55 AM »

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I'd like to Co-Sponsor, if possible.
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« Reply #1052 on: June 14, 2012, 01:32:05 PM »
« Edited: June 14, 2012, 01:39:14 PM by 'cool,' the term 'cool,' could in some ways be deemed racial »

Articles of Impeachment

Attorney General Fuzzybigfoot shall hereby be tried by impeachment on the following five counts:

The High Crimes and Misdemeanors of

Armed robbery.
Burglary.
Criminal trespassing.
Criminal breach of the peace.
Conspiracy against rights.

Following impeachment by the People on any or all of the above counts, Fuzzybigfoot shall be considered immediately removed from office and banned from holding any office under the Republic of Atlasia for a period of no less than twelve (12) months.
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« Reply #1053 on: June 14, 2012, 10:10:26 PM »
« Edited: June 19, 2012, 01:38:45 PM by Senator Scott »

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« Reply #1054 on: June 20, 2012, 02:00:05 AM »
« Edited: June 20, 2012, 09:04:31 PM by Senator Scott »

A BILL

To curb wasteful spending by making 50 percent of year-end savings in salaries and expenses available for an additional fiscal year, and to use the remaining 50 percent for the purpose of deficit reduction.

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled.

SECTION 1. TITLE

This act may be cited as the ‘Saving Over Spending Act of 2012.’

SECTION 2. FINDINGS

The Senate hereby finds and declares that

1.) A 1980 report by the Senate Committee on Government Affairs found that “spending at year-end may be the result of legitimate, planned, and worthwhile spending intended by the Senate…the Subcommittee (on Oversight of Government Management) found numerous examples in which agencies took short cuts in the last few weeks of the fiscal year that led to questionable contracts” and that “hurry-up procurement practices resulted in the purchase of millions of dollars worth of goods and services for which there was no demonstrated current need.”

SECTION 3. EXTENSION OF AVAILABILITY OF YEAR-END SAVINGS IN SALARIES AND EXPENSES.

1.) 50 percent of an unobligated balance available for salaries and expenses that would otherwise expire at the end of a fiscal year shall remain available for expenditure for the subsequent fiscal year, and 50 percent shall be used for the purpose of deficit reduction on return to the general fund of the Treasury.  Unobligated balances carried forward to a subsequent fiscal year under this subsection may not be taken into account in determining the amount by which an agency will be funded for such subsequent fiscal year.

2.) The Game Moderator will be responsible for oversight and reporting how much money which is saved by this legislation is allocated toward the deficit per year.

3.) This act shall go into effect at the start of the next fiscal year.
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« Reply #1055 on: June 20, 2012, 12:24:16 PM »

A BILL

To provide assistance and temporary housing for pets that are evicted from their homes on account of financial struggles.

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled.

SECTION 1. TITLE

This act may be cited as the 'Care For Homeless Pets Act of 2012.'

SECTION 2. FINDINGS

The Senate hereby finds and declares that

1.) Due to rising homelessness and foreclosures across the county, Atlasia’s pet owners have been forced to abandon their pets.

2.) Pets that are faced with abandonment are often found on the brink of death or with failing health conditions including, but not limited to, starvation or kidney failure after being locked in an abandoned home or left to fend for themselves without shelter.

SECTION 3. PROGRAM

1.) Pet owners that are faced with foreclosures or homelessness and are unable to continue to care for their pets will have the option to enter their pet into the Animal Temporary Housing Program (ANTHP).

SECTION 4. ELIGIBILITY

1.) Shelter eligibility/grant distribution for the ANTHP will be set as follows:

2.) The shelter must be municipal, state, or government run in order to be eligible for benefits of the ANTHP.

3.) Shelters that participate in the ANTHP will receive grants based on the foreclosure and homelessness rate in the area, as well as the number of shelters in the vicinity that participate in the program.  Grants will range from $500-$2,000 annually based on these factors.

SECTION 5. FUNDING

1.) Money for the ANTHP will be collected as follows:

2.) $10 million in starting funds will be allocated from the federal budget.

3.) A “Patriots for Pets” fund will be started that will ask for funds from the general public.  The amount given from each donor will be deducted from participating donors’ taxes.  The program shall take effect only after the government accumulates an additional $20 million via donations.

SECTION 6. GUIDELINES

1.) Guidelines for the ANTHP will be set as follows:

2.) Shelters covered by the program will shelter animals for three months. Pets from the same family will be housed in the same shelters, if possible.

3.) During the three month period, the family of the animal/s being sheltered will be given the option to either have the animal/s displayed for adoption, or not to.

4.) If at any time during the three months the family becomes financially stable or wishes to reclaim their pet for any reason, they may do so.

5.) At the end of the three month period, the family may choose to reclaim the pet/s or give full custody of the pet/s to the shelter to display for adoption.  The shelter may not euthanize any animals it has ownership of.
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« Reply #1056 on: June 21, 2012, 02:15:21 PM »

The Senate Committee on National Security Creation Resolution

This resolution shall create the Committee on National Security as a Standing Committee of the Atlasian Senate.  The Committee shall have jurisdiction over all legislation, treaties, and nominations related to national security, the armed services, foreign affairs, and any other indirectly related issues as determined by the Senate.

The President of the Senate shall open nominations for committee membership at the start of each session, for a period of seventy-two hours.  The Senate shall then select three of the nominees to serve on the Committee.

Once selected, the Committee members shall select the Chairman from amongst themselves. The Chairman shall open the thread and preside over all hearings and functions of the Committee.

The Chairman may be replaced by the President of the Senate, if he has been absent longer than a week.  If the Chairman takes an announced leave of absence, the replacement shall only serve until the Senator's return.

If a member of the committee resigns his position on the committee, or leaves the Senate, the full Senate shall select a replacement.
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« Reply #1057 on: June 25, 2012, 08:39:18 PM »

The Less Than HONORable Service Preclusion of Benefits Act

1- This act may be known as the HONOR Act

2- Atlasians who receive either an Other Than Honorable (OTH) discharge or a Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) from the military hereby forfeit all VA benefits, or other benefits provided to veterans by the federal government

3- A clause indicating such must be present on the enlistment document and acknowledged by the enlistee with his or her signature
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« Reply #1058 on: June 25, 2012, 11:16:56 PM »

The Judiciary Reform Act of 2012

1.  The Supreme Court of Atlasia shall be expanded to 8 members.
2.  The additional five members shall include the Chief Judicial Officer (or equal position) of each of the five regions.  These Regional Representatives shall enjoy full rights as members of the Supreme Court.
3.  If a region does not have a Chief Judicial Officer (or equal position) then the Chief Executive of the region shall appoint a Regional Representative to the Supreme Court.
4.  The Regional Representative shall be on the Supreme Court only as long as he is the CJO of a particular region.  If a vacancy occurs in the position of CJO/Regional Representative, the Governor of the particular region shall name the replacement.
5.  The President can appoint a Regional Representative to a non-regional Supreme Court seat; this will create a vacancy in the Regional Representative spot.
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« Reply #1059 on: June 27, 2012, 01:21:28 PM »
« Edited: July 07, 2012, 02:21:00 PM by Senator Scott »

AN AMENDMENT

To reform the position of the Vice President of the Republic of Atlasia by assigning most duties of Senator to it.

Be it enacted by the two-thirds of the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled.

SECTION 1. TITLE

This act may be cited as 'The Vice Presidential Reform Act of 2012.'

SECTION 2. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Article 1, section 1, subsection 3 of the Constitution is amended to read:

The Vice President of the Republic of Atlasia shall be the President of the Senate, and considered a regular voting member of the body thereof, but may not assume the position of Dean or President Pro-Tempore, and is prohibited from serving on legislative committees.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVENESS

This legislation shall be applicable on the first day of the next executive term.
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« Reply #1060 on: June 27, 2012, 02:16:47 PM »

Amendment to Article II the Third Constitution: Judicial Term Length

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« Reply #1061 on: June 28, 2012, 04:26:52 PM »

Power to Parents Act

1- Parents or legal guardians may choose to send their child to any public school within their school district of residence
   -”School district” refers to the governing area of a particular board, government, or administration established to operate K-12 education

2- Families may apply to the school district for financial assistance for the purposes of transportation of the student to and from school

3- To fund this financial assistance $1,000,000,000 will be allocated to the regions proximate to population, to then be allocated to school districts by the same criterion
   -This spending will be placed under the line item “School Choice Transportation Assistance”

4- The funding for this line item will be come from the Go Green Fund line item in the White House budget
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« Reply #1062 on: June 30, 2012, 01:36:41 AM »

AN AMENDMENT

Article II, Section 2, subsection 2 of the Constitution shall be amended to read:

1) The President and Vice President shall be chosen by the people through direct election without the intercession of Electors. The official certified results of the several Regions shall be confirmed and certified by the Department of Federal Elections.

2) Ballots shall provide a method for Citizens to rank Their choices. Should no one candidate win a majority of votes, the candidate with the least number of votes shall be disqualified and his voters' ballots Recounted using their Next named choice. This Process shall continue until a Candidate receives a majority.

3) These provisions shall take effect with the next general elections.
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« Reply #1063 on: June 30, 2012, 01:54:12 AM »

AN AMENDMENT

Article II, Section 2, subsection 2 of the Constitution shall be amended to read:

1) The President and Vice President shall be chosen by the people through direct election without the intercession of Electors. The official certified results of the several Regions shall be confirmed and certified by the Department of Federal Elections.

2) Ballots shall provide a method for Citizens to rank Their choices. Should no one candidate win a majority of votes, the candidate with the least number of votes shall be disqualified and his voters' ballots Recounted using their Next named choice. This Process shall continue until a Candidate receives a majority.

3) These provisions shall take effect with the next general elections.

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« Reply #1064 on: June 30, 2012, 06:16:27 AM »

I was going to put this in the queue, but I am having a hard time figuring out an accurate title to give it. I long for the old days when legislation of all kinds came with a differentiated title already included. Whatever happened to them days? They just don't make legislation like they used to. Tongue
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« Reply #1065 on: June 30, 2012, 07:47:52 AM »

I was going to put this in the queue, but I am having a hard time figuring out an accurate title to give it. I long for the old days when legislation of all kinds came with a differentiated title already included. Whatever happened to them days? They just don't make legislation like they used to. Tongue

No-Nonsense Elections Amendment?
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« Reply #1066 on: June 30, 2012, 06:32:06 PM »
« Edited: July 05, 2012, 12:31:18 AM by Senator North Carolina Yankee »

We Are Above The Use Of Slavery And To Think Otherwise Is Unpatriotic And Immoral Amendment

Article VI, Section VIII of The Atlasian Constitution is amended to read:
Neither shall the Republic of Atlasia nor any of its constituent regions enforce compulsory conscription upon any citizen.


For Jbrase because obviously, I enjoy pain. Tongue
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« Reply #1067 on: July 01, 2012, 10:14:53 PM »

The Napoleon Amendment.
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« Reply #1068 on: July 02, 2012, 08:12:21 PM »

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You better hope to god I don't go find the relevant statue establishing how such is dealt with. I don't have time tonight, but what about tomorrow? Evil
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« Reply #1069 on: July 05, 2012, 01:13:37 AM »
« Edited: July 06, 2012, 06:42:53 PM by Senator Scott »

A RESOLUTION

To create a Standing Committee for the tasks of overseeing the administration of justice within the judiciary system, reviewing statutes and legal framework of the Republic of Atlasia, investigating and hearing impeachments, among other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled.

SECTION 1. TITLE

This act may be cited as the ‘Senate Committee on the Judiciary Creation Resolution.’

SECTION 2. DESCRIPTION

This resolution shall create the Senate Committee on the Judiciary as a special committee of the Senate tasked with the duties of overseeing the administration of justice in the nation’s legal system and have jurisdiction over-

  • Federal courts and judges, and local courts in the Territories and possessions
  • Impeachment hearings
  • Constitutional amendments
  • Immigration policy
  • Criminal and civil law enforcement
  • National penitentiaries
  • Patents, the Patent and Trademark Office, copyrights, and trademarks
  • Protection of trade and commerce against unlawful restraints and monopolies
  • State and territorial boundary lines

SECTION 3. MEMBERSHIP

1.) The President of the Senate shall open nominations for committee membership at the start of each session, for a period of seventy-two hours.  The Senate shall then select three of the nominees to serve on the Committee.

2.) Once selected, the Committee members shall select the Chairman from amongst themselves. The Chairman shall open the thread and preside over all hearings and functions of the Committee.

3.) The Chairman may be replaced by the President of the Senate, if he has been absent longer than a week.  If the Chairman takes an announced leave of absence, the replacement shall only serve until the Senator's return.

4.) If a member of the committee resigns his position on the committee, or leaves the Senate, the full Senate shall select a replacement.

5.) Consideration for bills and hearings/proceedings may only occur in the committee for a maximum of seven days before being forwarded to the Senate.
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« Reply #1070 on: July 07, 2012, 02:19:35 PM »
« Edited: July 07, 2012, 02:27:06 PM by Senator Scott »

AN AMENDMENT

To protect Atlasian citizens from compulsory conscription by requiring four-fiths approval of the Senate for its enactment.

Be it enacted by 2/3 of the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled.

SECTION 1. TITLE

This act may be cited as the 'Protection From Military Slavery Amendment.’

SECTION 2. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

Neither shall the Republic of Atlasia nor any of its constituent regions enforce compulsory conscription upon any citizen, without the consent of four-fifths of the Senate.
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« Reply #1071 on: July 07, 2012, 05:38:23 PM »
« Edited: July 07, 2012, 06:22:49 PM by Redalgo »

A BILL

For providing an area of Freedom, Security, Justice, and a single market where competition is free and undistorted, for establishing uniform laws on the subjects of Contracts and Incorporation, for regulating commerce with foreign nations, laying and collecting taxes, and other purposes in keeping with the principles outlined in the Third Constitution of Atlasia’s preamble and the Article VI rights of citizens to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining and to be free of the institution of slavery.

Be it enacted by the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled.


SECTION I - TITLE

This bill may be cited as the "Economic Democratization Act."


SECTION II - DESCRIPTION

An act to establish workplace democracy, discourage authoritarian management of firms, incentivize excellence in labor, and enhance access to livable wages for the people of Atlasia.


SECTION III - PROVISIONS

(a) - All firms with twenty (20) or more employees shall either make decisions pertinent to their operations via a collective process of direct democracy, or hold and abide by the results of a free and fair election at least once every five (5) years so that all business officers are selected by the workers who are to serve under their respective jurisdictions of leadership.

(b) - All firms with nineteen (19) or less employees, with the lone exception of businesses which are sole proprietorships, shall make all decisions pertinent to their operations via a collective process of direct democracy in which every one of its workers shall be eligible to partake.

(c) - Decisions rendered by the democratic institutions of firms shall be considered legally binding contracts so long as they conform to the law and each of the following principles:

  • Employees are guaranteed freedoms of speech, assembly, exercise of religion, and the right to peaceably petition their business leaders.

  • The right of an employee to lawfully pursue recourse for harms done upon them in the workplace shall not be infringed, or in any manner obstructed by, the firm.

  • The private property of employees shall not be confiscated by the firm for any purpose.

  • The firm shall not compel any employee to devote more than forty-eight (48) hours of time per week to work-related activities, or deprive employees of their health or dignity.

  • The firm shall not compel any employee to allow another person, or group of persons entry to their private residence(s) for any purpose without the employee's explicit consent.

  • The firm shall not seek to procure or take any action based on information concerning an employee without their consent, unless it is pertinent to his or her productivity.

  • The firm shall not interfere with the right of each employee to choose whether or not to obtain, derive benefits from, or renounce union membership.

  • The firm shall terminate no member’s employment on the basis of nationality, race or ethnicity, sex or gender, creed, age, sexual orientation, condition of health, or political affiliation - whether said affiliation pertains to matters within or outside of the workplace.

(d) - The ownership and limited liability of firms shall be apportioned to their respective employees in equal proportions with the exception of joint-stock companies, in which up to twenty percent (20%) of ownership may be held by external shareholders provided the remaining shares are owned in equal proportions by the workers who are members of said company.

(e) - Business profits shall be redistributed to the workers by each firm in a manner of their choosing via internal democratic institutions, with the total sum of monies awarded to the highest-compensated employee being no more than ten (10) times that awarded to the lowest-compensated employee.

(f) - Foreign firms with branches operating and/or permanent establishments based in the Atlasian republic shall conduct their business and make business-related decisions here in a manner consistent with all applicable stipulations outlined in Section III prior to this subsection, but shall not be compelled to adhere to these standards in their operations outside of Atlasian territorial jurisdiction.

(g) - The Department of Federal Elections shall be responsible for enacting and enforcing all regulations deemed necessary and proper to uphold the contents of this act.


SECTION IV - ENFORCEMENT

The Department of Federal Elections shall coordinate with law-enforcement agencies in the many Regions using monies appropriated in its budget to uphold the contents of this act, the expense of which shall be offset at least in part by a doubling of the corporate tax rate to be paid by, with a twenty percent (20%) minimum for, any firm found to be in violation of Section III, Subjections (a), (b), (d), (e), and/or (f) in a given fiscal year. Such an increase in corporate taxation shall also apply to all firms which fail to satisfactorily rectify violations of Section III, Subsection (c) within one (1) calendar year of receiving a citation for non-compliance. All firms in violation of this act for five (5) or more consecutive years are to pay corporate taxes at a rate three (3) times the regular rate, with a fifty percent (50%) minimum to be paid, until such a time as they have returned to a state of full compliance.


SECTION V - EFFECTIVENESS

This legislation shall take effect on January 1st, 2015.
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« Reply #1072 on: July 07, 2012, 07:46:59 PM »

FoxConn Embargo & Creation of import labor oversight  committee.

1) Embargo of all products manufactured at the plants where the suicides have occurred.
2) Creation of import oversight committee that would make recommendations to the Senate and the President to enact legislation to protect workers across the world.
3) Secretary position in the game which will give the recommendations of #2.
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« Reply #1073 on: July 07, 2012, 10:00:10 PM »
« Edited: August 03, 2012, 06:10:16 PM by Redalgo »

AN AMENDMENT

To establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, support equality, secure the blessings of liberty, and implement policies so as to progress in our eternal pursuit of a more perfect union.

Be it enacted by 2/3 of the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia assembled.


SECTION I - TITLE

This bill may be cited as the "Workers' Liberation Amendment."


SECTION II - PROVISIONS

(a) The clause in Article VI of the Constitution pertaining to slavery and involuntary servitude shall be amended to read, "Slavery or involuntary servitude is forbidden in Atlasia."

(b) The clause in Article VI of the Constitution pertaining to state compulsion of citizens to serve shall be amended to read, "No person under any circumstance shall be compelled against their will to labor in the service of the government of the Republic of Atlasia; and no person shall be required to serve in the armed forces of the Republic of Atlasia."

(c) The clause in Article VI of the Constitution pertaining to the right of employees to organize shall be amended to read, "Persons in employment shall have the right to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining."

(d) The clause in Article VI of the Constitution pertaining to the right of citizens to vote and run as candidates for office shall be amended to read, "No person of at least sixteen years of age shall be denied their right to vote or candidacy."  

(e) The clause in Article I, Section V of the Constitution pertaining to the Senate’s power to build and regulate infrastructure shall be amended to read, "To build or regulate the infrastructure needed for communication, energy, transportation, the common defense, and delivering clean water to the people."

(f) The clause in Article I, Section V of the Constitution pertaining to the Senate’s power to provide for systems of insurance and annuity shall be amended to read, "To provide for a uniform system of Social Insurance and Annuity for all who reside in the Republic of Atlasia."

(g) The clause in Article I, Section V of the Constitution pertaining to the Senate’s power to promote Comity between Nations shall be amended to read, "To promote Comity betwixt Nations by engaging in such activities with other Nations as are of mutual benefit to their peoples."

(h) A third section shall be added to Article VIII of the Constitution entitled, "Symbols of the Republic," which as its first statement shall read, "The official banner of the Republic of Atlasia shall be as follows:" and then in the space left immediately below display as an illustration this image. Below that shall be additional text which reads, "The national anthem of the Republic of Atlasia shall be The Internationale."

(i) Article VI of the Constitution shall be amended so that inserted after the first clause it shall read, "All Atlasian citizens are guaranteed as rights sufficient access to water, food, shelter, education, medical treatment, time for sleep and leisure, and healthful environs to preserve their liberties and facilitate their respective pursuits of happiness and satisfaction in life."

(j) Article VI of the Constitution shall be amended so that inserted after the last clause it shall read, "Citizens of Atlasia shall have the right to practice the customs of their people and preserve the heritage of their ancestors provided their acts in doing so do not infringe upon the several rights and liberties of other citizens enumerated in this Constitution."

(k) The Anti-Conscription Compromise Amendment shall henceforth be considered null and void.
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« Reply #1074 on: July 07, 2012, 11:04:32 PM »
« Edited: July 07, 2012, 11:17:12 PM by Senator North Carolina Yankee »

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Well, we have to start somewhere with this. I have a more sweeping change but it might tank the amendment and I would rather offer it later as a amendment to the text on the floor then as part of the intial text.  
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