Mideast Assembly Thread

[California8429]

The following has been brought to a vote. The vote will last 48 hours.

Educational Incentives Act

1.The Mideast will provide funding for the college tuition of students that take math or science-related degrees, up to a sum of $10,000 per annum, for up to four years of college.

1.1 What constitutes a math or science-related degree shall be decided by the Mideast Department of Education in case of a dispute.

1.2 If the college tuition costs less than the maximum $10,000 figure per annum, the students will not be granted the maximum figure.

1.3 In the event that college tuition exceeds the $10,000 per annum figure, the student may apply for additional assisstance, to be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2. This program will run for six years, and may be renewed or altered at expiration.

3. This legislation shall be funded by a $0.25 levy on cigarettes.

[Junkie]

Agenda:

MIDEAST DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT OR OTHER DRUG ACT
a.   Junkie will introduce the rewritten version after the previous debate over the bill, suggestions, and other comments given.
b.   Debate the final version (or revise again)
c.   Vote

Educational Incentives Act
a.   Bring forward the bill to debate with no objections since debate has ceased for over 48 hours in about two hours (due to Inks’ last comment)
b.   Allow for the modification or amending of the bill
c.   Consider not voting in order to place this in the budget (or specify in the bill that this will not be re-booted in the final version of the budget)

The Budget
a.   Complete spending draft
b.   Complete revenue draft
c.   Debate/Revise/Amend
d.   Vote

Sound good everyone?

Yes.

[Junkie]

As far as the Educational Incentives Act --

Aye

[California8429]

Aye

[California8429]

While we wait for the votes to come in, I'll bring forward the latest spending draft (not including tax cuts)

Spending ($196.40 billion)

Energy ($5.85  billion)
$3 Billion ...... Loans to be granted to energy companies that have a responsible environmental track record, are seriously attempting to develop clean energy alternatives, push for energy efficiency and/or have an approved plan to do so.
$1 Billion  ...... Fund for alternative energy
$1 Billion  ...... Updating the Mideast's current energy infrastructure
$0.5 Billion  ...... Refitting all government buildings to run on clean energy
$0.25 Billion  ...... Refitting all government vehicles (cars, planes, etc.) to run on clean energy)

Natural resources and environment ($5.21 billion)
$2.61 billion ...... Water resources (No Change)
$0.57 billion ...... Conservation and land management (No Change)
$0.42 billion ...... Recreational & Park resources (No Change)
$1.11 billion ...... Pollution control and abatement (No Change)
$0.5 billion ....... Other natural resources (No Change)

Agriculture ($4.04 billion)
$2.95 billion ..... Farm income stabilization & crop insurance (No Change)
$1.09 billion ...... Agricultural research and services (No Change)

Commerce and Housing Loan Programs ($1.95 billion)
$0.34 billion ..... Housing Loan Programs (No Change)
$0.02 billion ..... Deposit insurance (No Change)
$1.36 billion ...... Universal service fund (No Change)
$0.23 billion ...... Other advancement of commerce (No Change)

Transportation ($14.72 billion)
$8.01 billion ..... Highways and highway safety (No Change)
$3.25 billion ...... Mass transit (No Change)
$0.11 billion ...... Railroads (No Change)
$2.06 billion ..... Air Transportation (No Change)
$0.87 billion ...... Water transportation (No Change)
$0.42 billion ...... Other transportation (No Change)

Community and regional development ($4.39 billion)
$2.50 billion ...... Community development (No Change)
$0.96 billion ...... Area and regional development (No Change)
$0.93 billion ...... Disaster relief and insurance (No Change)

Education ($35.12 billion)
$19.12 billion ..... Elementary, Secondary & Vocational education (No Change)
$12.97 billion ..... Higher education (No Change)
$3.03 billion ...... Research and general education (No Change)

Training, labor and unemployment ($9.37 billion)
$4.34 billion ...... Training and employment (No Change)
$0.2 billion ....... Labor law, statistics, and other administration (No Change)
$4.83 billion ..... Unemployment compensation (No Change)

Health Spending ($58.85 billion)
$35.87 billion .... Medicaid grants (No Change)
$1.03 billion ...... State Children's Health Insurance (No Change)
$0.59 billion ...... Indian health (No Change)
$1.01 billion ...... Substance abuse and mental health services (No Change)
$0.97 billion ....... Disease control, public health and bioterrorism (No Change)
$8.45 billion ..... Health research and training (No Change)
$0.89 billion ...... Food safety and occupational health and safety (No Change)
$2.05 billion ..... Other health care services (No Change)
$7.01 billion ...... Prescription drug benefit (No Change)
$0.98 billion ...... Health care fraud (No Change)

Civilian Retirement ($10.05 billion)
$0.3 billion ...... Civilian retirement and disability insurance (No Change)
$8.50 billion ..... Mideast employee retirement and disability (No Change)
$1.70 billion ...... Mideast employees' and retired employees' health benefits (No Change)

Aid to Low-Income Families ($26.00 billion)
$6.01 billion ..... Housing assistance (No Change)
$4.33 billion ..... Food stamps (No Change)
$2.3 billion ...... Other nutrition programs (WIC, school lunches) (No Change)
$3.33 billion ..... Family support payments (TANF) (No Change)
$7.01 billion ..... Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) (No Change)
$1.85 billion ..... Child tax credit (No Change)
$0.99 billion ....... Child care funds (No Change)
$0.18 billion ...... Other aid to low-income families (No Change)

General Family Support ($5.39 billion)
$1.32 billion ...... Foster care and adoption assistance (No Change)
$0.33 billion ...... Child support and family support programs (No Change)
$3.74 billion ..... Social and family services (No Change)

Administration of justice ($12.45 billion)
$7.35 billion ..... Regional law enforcement and security (No Change)
$2.21 billion ..... Regional litigation and judicial activities (No Change)
$1.89 billion ...... Regional prison system (No Change)
$1.00 billion ...... Criminal justice assistance (No Change)

General government administration ($3.01 billion)
$0.31 billion ...... Legislative functions (No Change)
$0.10 billion ...... Executive office programs (No Change)
$2.05 billion ....... Fiscal operations (No Change)
$0.55 billion ...... Other general government (No Change)

[tmthforu94]

This is looking really good, soon to be Governor A-Bob.

[Hash]

The following has been brought to a vote. The vote will last 48 hours.

Educational Incentives Act

1.The Mideast will provide funding for the college tuition of students that take math or science-related degrees, up to a sum of $10,000 per annum, for up to four years of college.

1.1 What constitutes a math or science-related degree shall be decided by the Mideast Department of Education in case of a dispute.

1.2 If the college tuition costs less than the maximum $10,000 figure per annum, the students will not be granted the maximum figure.

1.3 In the event that college tuition exceeds the $10,000 per annum figure, the student may apply for additional assisstance, to be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2. This program will run for six years, and may be renewed or altered at expiration.

3. This legislation shall be funded by a $0.25 levy on cigarettes.

NAY

Work still has to be done on this, and I don't know why it came up to a vote so quickly.

[California8429]

The following has been brought to a vote. The vote will last 48 hours.

Educational Incentives Act

1.The Mideast will provide funding for the college tuition of students that take math or science-related degrees, up to a sum of $10,000 per annum, for up to four years of college.

1.1 What constitutes a math or science-related degree shall be decided by the Mideast Department of Education in case of a dispute.

1.2 If the college tuition costs less than the maximum $10,000 figure per annum, the students will not be granted the maximum figure.

1.3 In the event that college tuition exceeds the $10,000 per annum figure, the student may apply for additional assisstance, to be considered on a case-by-case basis.

2. This program will run for six years, and may be renewed or altered at expiration.

3. This legislation shall be funded by a $0.25 levy on cigarettes.

NAY

Work still has to be done on this, and I don't know why it came up to a vote so quickly.

debate was done for 48 hours and nobody brought forth or said they would bring forth an amendment or modification like we have going with Junkie's bil

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Guys, I really don't see myself voting for this.  I'm not a solid "NAY", so if you guys want to sway me, give it your best shot.

[tmthforu94]

Guys, I really don't see myself voting for this.  I'm not a solid "NAY", so if you guys want to sway me, give it your best shot.

With less and less students pursuing the math and science fields, our nation is quickly falling behind in these fields, something that must be stopped. We are not discouraging students from pursuing a career in the arts, heck, that's what I'll be doing. We're simply trying to bring up the sagging number of students in a field that is vital to the growth of our economy as well as technological advancements.

[California8429]

Guys, I really don't see myself voting for this.  I'm not a solid "NAY", so if you guys want to sway me, give it your best shot.

I'm not a solid Aye, but as tmth said, there should at least be some incentive to go into this field so we don't fall behind as a region or nation in technological developments in math, science, etc.

[Hash]

Guys, I really don't see myself voting for this.  I'm not a solid "NAY", so if you guys want to sway me, give it your best shot.

Me neither, but this legislation in this shape will bankrupt us by funding the educations of wealthy people's kids who don't need regional funding and scholarships. Nobody realizes that, no?

[tmthforu94]

Off subject, but friends, we now have a regional board!!!

[Junkie]

Guys, I really don't see myself voting for this.  I'm not a solid "NAY", so if you guys want to sway me, give it your best shot.

Me neither, but this legislation in this shape will bankrupt us by funding the educations of wealthy people's kids who don't need regional funding and scholarships. Nobody realizes that, no?

I had the same concerns. However, as the funding comes from a tax on smokes (which as a smoker would cost me more money) it will be a self-contained, self-funded project.  This is of course the intelligent way to increase government spending.  And as one of favorite politicians stated, taxing something you would just as soon have less of is not inviolation of my conservative leanings.

[Hash]

Maybe, but regardless, we should not be funding the education of kids who don't need any help because their parents are very wealthy as it is.

[Badger]

While we wait for the votes to come in, I'll bring forward the latest spending draft (not including tax cuts)

Spending ($196.40 billion)

Energy ($5.85  billion)
$3 Billion ...... Loans to be granted to energy companies that have a responsible environmental track record, are seriously attempting to develop clean energy alternatives, push for energy efficiency and/or have an approved plan to do so.
$1 Billion  ...... Fund for alternative energy
$1 Billion  ...... Updating the Mideast's current energy infrastructure
$0.5 Billion  ...... Refitting all government buildings to run on clean energy
$0.25 Billion  ...... Refitting all government vehicles (cars, planes, etc.) to run on clean energy)

Natural resources and environment ($5.21 billion)
$2.61 billion ...... Water resources (No Change)
$0.57 billion ...... Conservation and land management (No Change)
$0.42 billion ...... Recreational & Park resources (No Change)
$1.11 billion ...... Pollution control and abatement (No Change)
$0.5 billion ....... Other natural resources (No Change)

Agriculture ($4.04 billion)
$2.95 billion ..... Farm income stabilization & crop insurance (No Change)
$1.09 billion ...... Agricultural research and services (No Change)

Commerce and Housing Loan Programs ($1.95 billion)
$0.34 billion ..... Housing Loan Programs (No Change)
$0.02 billion ..... Deposit insurance (No Change)
$1.36 billion ...... Universal service fund (No Change)
$0.23 billion ...... Other advancement of commerce (No Change)

Transportation ($14.72 billion)
$8.01 billion ..... Highways and highway safety (No Change)
$3.25 billion ...... Mass transit (No Change)
$0.11 billion ...... Railroads (No Change)
$2.06 billion ..... Air Transportation (No Change)
$0.87 billion ...... Water transportation (No Change)
$0.42 billion ...... Other transportation (No Change)

Community and regional development ($4.39 billion)
$2.50 billion ...... Community development (No Change)
$0.96 billion ...... Area and regional development (No Change)
$0.93 billion ...... Disaster relief and insurance (No Change)

Education ($35.12 billion)
$19.12 billion ..... Elementary, Secondary & Vocational education (No Change)
$12.97 billion ..... Higher education (No Change)
$3.03 billion ...... Research and general education (No Change)

Training, labor and unemployment ($9.37 billion)
$4.34 billion ...... Training and employment (No Change)
$0.2 billion ....... Labor law, statistics, and other administration (No Change)
$4.83 billion ..... Unemployment compensation (No Change)

Health Spending ($58.85 billion)
$35.87 billion .... Medicaid grants (No Change)
$1.03 billion ...... State Children's Health Insurance (No Change)
$0.59 billion ...... Indian health (No Change)
$1.01 billion ...... Substance abuse and mental health services (No Change)
$0.97 billion ....... Disease control, public health and bioterrorism (No Change)
$8.45 billion ..... Health research and training (No Change)
$0.89 billion ...... Food safety and occupational health and safety (No Change)
$2.05 billion ..... Other health care services (No Change)
$7.01 billion ...... Prescription drug benefit (No Change)
$0.98 billion ...... Health care fraud (No Change)

Civilian Retirement ($10.05 billion)
$0.3 billion ...... Civilian retirement and disability insurance (No Change)
$8.50 billion ..... Mideast employee retirement and disability (No Change)
$1.70 billion ...... Mideast employees' and retired employees' health benefits (No Change)

Aid to Low-Income Families ($26.00 billion)
$6.01 billion ..... Housing assistance (No Change)
$4.33 billion ..... Food stamps (No Change)
$2.3 billion ...... Other nutrition programs (WIC, school lunches) (No Change)
$3.33 billion ..... Family support payments (TANF) (No Change)
$7.01 billion ..... Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) (No Change)
$1.85 billion ..... Child tax credit (No Change)
$0.99 billion ....... Child care funds (No Change)
$0.18 billion ...... Other aid to low-income families (No Change)

General Family Support ($5.39 billion)
$1.32 billion ...... Foster care and adoption assistance (No Change)
$0.33 billion ...... Child support and family support programs (No Change)
$3.74 billion ..... Social and family services (No Change)

Administration of justice ($12.45 billion)
$7.35 billion ..... Regional law enforcement and security (No Change)
$2.21 billion ..... Regional litigation and judicial activities (No Change)
$1.89 billion ...... Regional prison system (No Change)
$1.00 billion ...... Criminal justice assistance (No Change)

General government administration ($3.01 billion)
$0.31 billion ...... Legislative functions (No Change)
$0.10 billion ...... Executive office programs (No Change)
$2.05 billion ....... Fiscal operations (No Change)
$0.55 billion ...... Other general government (No Change)

Impressive work, you guys.

[tmthforu94]

Maybe, but regardless, we should not be funding the education of kids who don't need any help because their parents are very wealthy as it is.

The lack of students in these fields isn't just a problem among the poor, but also the rich.

[California8429]

Maybe, but regardless, we should not be funding the education of kids who don't need any help because their parents are very wealthy as it is.

The lack of students in these fields isn't just a problem among the poor, but also the rich.

And for the rich. My dad makes around $165,000 (a lot less right now because he's starting his own business) but both my sister goes to colleges that cost of 50k a year. You have to keep in my student debts and how many kids these "rich" people have and this goes for 4 years.

[RIP Robert H Bork]

I'm undecided. I like the idea of the bill, but as Hashemite said:

(1) we don't need to fund the education of people who don't need extra funding;
(2) I'm not enthusiastic about the math/science "focus" of this bill. As Hashemite said, are we considering such students to be "better"/more worthy of being funded than other students?

On second thought, I'll vote no. We do need to work more on this bill before I can support it.

[Junkie]

Okay.  I know everyone has been holding their breath.  Here goes:


MIDEAST DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT OR OTHER DRUG ACT

1.)   Definitions:

a.   In this act:

i.    "Drive" means the exercise of physical control over the speed and direction of a motor vehicle while it is in motion.

ii.    "Operate" means the physical manipulation or activation of any of the controls of a motor vehicle necessary to put it in motion.

iii.   “Motor Vehicle” means any self-propelled means of transportation, including but not limited to automobiles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, airplanes, motorboats, scooters, trucks, or any other self-propelled vehicle capable of operating on regional highways

2.)   No person may drive or operate a motor vehicle while:

a.   Under the influence of an intoxicant, a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog or any combination of an intoxicant, a controlled substance and a controlled substance analog, under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving, or under the combined influence of an intoxicant and any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving; or

b.   The person has a prohibited alcohol concentration.

c.    A person may be charged with and a prosecutor may proceed upon a complaint based upon a violation of any combination of  Section (2) paragraph (a),  or (b) for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence. If the person is charged with violating any combination of Section (2) paragraph (a), or (b),  the offenses shall be joined. If the person is found guilty of any combination of Section (2) paragraph (a), or (b)  for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence, there shall be a single conviction for purposes of sentencing and for purposes of counting convictions under this statute. Section (2) paragraph (a), or (b)  each require proof of a fact for conviction which the others do not require.

d.    Penalties for violation of Section (2)

i.   For a first offense, shall forfeit not less than $500 nor more than $600, a suspension of a driver’s license for not more than six months, and successfully complete a court appointed alcohol treatment program.  Failure to complete the program within the time period determined by the court will result in imprisonment for not more than 30 days.  Successful completion of the program will result in expungement of the conviction, except that it will remain on the individual’s driving record for purposes of counting under Section (2) paragraph (d).

ii.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $1,500 and imprisoned for not more than 6 months if the number of convictions up to and including to the date of the current offense within a 10-year period, equals 2, and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than nine months.

iii.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not more than 12 months if the number of convictions up to and including to the date of the current offense, equals 3 , and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than 12 months.

iv.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not more than 2 years if the number of convictions up to and including to the date of the current offense, equals 4 , and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than 24 months.

v.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not more than 5 years if the number of convictions up to and including to the date of the current offense, equals 5 , and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than 36 months.

vi.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not more than 10 years if the number of convictions up to and including to the date of the current offense, equals 6 or more , and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than 48 months.

3.)    It is unlawful for any person to cause injury to another person by the operation of a vehicle while:

a.    Under the influence of an intoxicant, a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog or any combination of an intoxicant, a controlled substance and a controlled substance analog, under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving, or under the combined influence of an intoxicant and any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving; or

b.    The person has a prohibited alcohol concentration.

c.   A person may be charged with and a prosecutor may proceed upon a complaint based upon a violation of any combination of  Section (2) paragraph (a), or (b), for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence. If the person is charged with violating any combination of Section (2) paragraph (a), or (b),  the offenses shall be joined. If the person is found guilty of any combination of Section (2) paragraph (a), or (b)  for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence, there shall be a single conviction for purposes of sentencing and for purposes of counting convictions under this statute. Section (2) paragraph (a), or (b),  each require proof of a fact for conviction which the others do not require.

d.   In an action under this subsection, the defendant has a defense if he or she proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the injury would have occurred even if he or she had been exercising due care and he or she had not been under the influence of an intoxicant, a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog or a combination thereof, under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving, or under the combined influence of an intoxicant and any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving, or did not have a prohibited alcohol concentration described under Section (3) Paragraph (b).

e.    Penalties for violation of Section (3)

i.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not more than 3 years if the number of convictions, previous to the date of the current offense, equals 3 or  less , and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than 3 years.

ii.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $3,000 and imprisoned for not more than 10 years if the number of convictions previous to the date of the current offense, equals 4 or more, and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than 5 years.

[Junkie]

4.)    If a person has not attained the legal drinking age of 18, the person may not drive or operate a motor vehicle while he or she has an alcohol concentration of more than 0.01 but not more than 0.08. One penalty for violation of this subsection is suspension of a person's operating privilege for a period of six months. If a person arrested for a violation of this subsection refuses to take a breathalyzer test, the refusal is a separate violation and the person is subject to revocation of the person's operating privilege for a period of six months.

5.)    No person may drive or operate or be on duty time with respect to a commercial motor vehicle under any of the following circumstances:

a.   Under the influence of an intoxicant, a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog or any combination of an intoxicant, a controlled substance and a controlled substance analog, under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving, or under the combined influence of an intoxicant and any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving; or

b.   While having an alcohol concentration above 0.0. or

c.    Within 4 hours of having consumed or having been under the influence of an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content, or

d.    While possessing an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content. This subdivision does not apply to possession of an intoxicating beverage if the beverage is unopened and is manifested and transported as part of a shipment.

e.    A person may be charged with and a prosecutor may proceed upon a complaint based upon a violation of any combination of  Section (5) paragraph (a), or (b), for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence. If the person is charged with violating any combination of Section (5) paragraph (a), or (b),  the offenses shall be joined. If the person is found guilty of any combination of Section (5) paragraph (a), or (b)  for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence, there shall be a single conviction for purposes of sentencing and for purposes of counting convictions under this statute. Section (5) paragraph (a), or (b),  each require proof of a fact for conviction which the others do not require.

f.   Penalties for violation of Section (5)

i.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not more than 12 months if the number of convictions, previous to the date of the current offense, equals 3 or  less , and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than 18 months.

ii.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $3,000 and imprisoned for not more than 3 years if the number of convictions previous to the date of the current offense, equals 4 or more, and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than 10 years.

6.)    No person may cause injury to another person by the operation of a commercial motor vehicle under any of the following circumstances:

a.   Under the influence of an intoxicant, a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog or any combination of an intoxicant, a controlled substance and a controlled substance analog, under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving, or under the combined influence of an intoxicant and any other drug to a degree which renders him or her incapable of safely driving; or

b.   While having an alcohol concentration above 0.0. or

c.    Within 4 hours of having consumed or having been under the influence of an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content, or

d.    While possessing an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content. This subdivision does not apply to possession of an intoxicating beverage if the beverage is unopened and is manifested and transported as part of a shipment.

e.   Penalties for violation of Section (6)

i.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not more than 3 years if the number of convictions, previous to the date of the current offense, equals 3 or  less , and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than 3 years.

ii.   Shall be fined not less than $1000 nor more than $3,000 and imprisoned for not more than 10 years if the number of convictions previous to the date of the current offense, equals 4 or more, and a suspension of driver’s license for not more than 5 years.

f.    A person may be charged with and a prosecutor may proceed upon a complaint based upon a violation of any combination of  Section (6) paragraph (a), or (b), for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence. If the person is charged with violating any combination of Section (6) paragraph (a), or (b),  the offenses shall be joined. If the person is found guilty of any combination of Section (6) paragraph (a), or (b)  for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence, there shall be a single conviction for purposes of sentencing and for purposes of counting convictions under this statute. Section (6) paragraph (a), or (b),  each require proof of a fact for conviction which the others do not require.

7.)    If there was a minor passenger under 16 years of age in the motor vehicle at the time of the violation that gave rise to the conviction under Sections (2), Paragraph (d) subparagraph
(i)  the person shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $1,100 and imprisoned for not less than 5 days nor more than 6 months.

8.)    If there was a minor passenger under 16 years of age in the motor vehicle at the time of the violation that gave rise to the conviction under all other sections besides Section (2), Paragraph (d), subparagraph (i)  the applicable minimum and maximum fines and imprisonment  for the conviction are doubled.

9.)    After lawful arrest for DUI and proper request by a peace officer pursuant to Mideast law for chemical testing of the arrestee's breath, blood or urine, refusal by the arrestee to submit to chemical testing as requested is punishable by law.

a.   The degree of offense and minimum and maximum penalties for violation of section 9 above shall be equivalent to penalties as they're outlined by section 2 of this bill.

[Junkie]

Here is another bill I would like considered.  Let me know what you think.


MIDEAST FIREARMS SAFETY ACT

1.)   Definitions:

a.   In this act:

i.    “Firearm” mean any weapon that discharges a projectile by means of gunpowder.  The firearm must not be loaded or operable to be considered a firearm under this statute.

2.)   No person may conceal and carry a firearm on their person in public places unless they have completed a government firearms safety course and have been issued a proper license.  These licenses must be renewed every 10 years.

3.)   Violation of Section 2 is punishable by a fine of not more $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 3 years or both.

4.)   No person may possess a firearm if they have:

a.   Been convicted of a felony or adjudicated delinquent of a felony in the Mideast Region, or

b.   Been convicted of a felony or adjudicated delinquent of a felony in another Region, or

c.   Been convicted of a felony or adjudicated delinquent of a felony under Federal Law.

5.)   Violation of Section 4 is punishable by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years or both.

6.)   No person may possess a shotgun or rifle with a barrel length of under 16 inches.

7.)   Violation of Section 6 is punishable by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years or both.

8.)   The Second Concealed Carry Statute is hereby repealed.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

NAY

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

The DUI bill has some problems.  First:

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Turning the vehicle on is something that is necessary to put the car in motion, but somebody who simply turns a car to on should not be penalized.

Second, you never defined what under the influence means.

[California8429]

The Educational Incentives Act has failed
Aye 2
Nay 3