Mideast Assembly Thread

[Talleyrand]

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This bill is a modified version of the Carbon Tax Act of 2007 and Carbon Tax Residential Relief Act of 2008, intended to provide a regional expansion of the emissions control legislation.

[Adam Griffin]

Since three separate regions are now mulling over budget matters at this point, I felt it necessary to disseminate the following information ahead of schedule so that each region has some idea of the leeway in regard to balancing expenditures and revenues.

Current as of 3/20/2013

National GNP & Growth Stats:

GNP: $15.06 trillion
GNP 6-Month Growth: 0.98%

2013 Projected Federal Revenue: $3.01 trillion
2013 Projected Federal Revenue As % of GDP: 19.98%

CPI (1 month) +0.22%
CPI (Last 12 months) +4.04%

Gold: $1986.45/oz
Crude Oil: $93.57/barrel

ANSE: 871.37
NASDAQ: 2298.56



*ME, MW & PAC budgets not completed for 2013; ME Regional Revenue & Revenue as % of GDP based off of 2012 budget

     

[tmthforu94]

Would the Assembly be opposed with going ahead and starting work on the 2013 budget at the beginning of our next session?

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Well let's get the amendment ratified first.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

If anybody has anything to propose this session, now is the time to do it.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

The new session is now brought to order.  Members, please swear in.  I'll now open the floor for nominations for Speaker.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Alright, I guess I'll nominate myself, since nobody else has made any nominations.

[Talleyrand]

I ask unanimous consent Inks.LWC be elected Speaker of the Assembly.

[Lumine]

I agree, Inks should remain as Speaker.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Seeing no objections, the motion passes.  Inks.LWC is elected Speaker of the Assembly.

I will now open the floor for the introduction of bills.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Fix to the Mideast Emergency Budget Amendment

Article VII of the Mideast Constitution shall be established and shall read:

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[ZuWo]

Common Courtesy While Driving Act

1. It is hereby prohibited to create excessive noise or havoc whilst driving in the Mideast Region.

2. "Excessive noise or havoc" shall be defined as excessively honking one's car horn, intimidating drivers and/or turning on high beams when it is not necessary to do so.

3. The punishment for committing any of these acts shall be a fine of up to $100 (one hundred dollars).

4. While each case will be handled individually, multiple violations of this law may result in suspension of driving privileges and/or revocation of one's license.

[Gass3268]

The Much Better Mideast Emergency Budget Amendment

Article VII of the Mideast Constitution shall be established and shall read:

Article VII: Miscellaneous

Section 1: Budget

1. The Mideast Government shall be responsible for passing an annual budget. This budget must be on the Governor's desk by July 1st of each year.
2. The Mideast Budget may not exceed 115% of total revenue brought in per fiscal year. Any surplus that is accumulated shall be entered into the "Mideast Emergency Fund."
3. In case of emergency in which the Mideast Government must pass a budget greater than 115% of total revenue, the Assembly may approve such a budget with a two-thirds vote and/or cover some or all of the deficit with money from the "Mideast Emergency Fund."
4. The total debt of the Mideast Region may not exceed $125 billion.
5. If the Mideast Assembly fails to pass an annual budget by July 1, the Assembly shall be required to suspend all other legislation in debate until appropriate measures are taken.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Keeping the Voting Booths Clean Act

The following shall be added to Section 1 of The Mideast Elections Consolidation Statute:

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[tmthforu94]

To generate some discussion...

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[Gass3268]

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[Lumine]

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[tmthforu94]

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[ZuWo]

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[Talleyrand]

I am currently out of town so I will not be able to be very active over the next few days. PM me if you need me to participate in a vote or do something urgently. I should be back by Monday evening.

[tmthforu94]

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[Talleyrand]

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[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Sorry... life got crazy.  I'm back.  I'll get everything updated tonight.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

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[tmthforu94]

Why did you introduce that again, Inks?