MA: Environmental Responsibility Tax (Statute)

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I'm going to do both of these amendments at the same time.

Voting is now open on the following amendment.  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 24-hour vote.

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[tmthforu94]

Assemblymembers, both pieces of legislation are an improvement on the status quo, but right now, we're trying hard to get a balanced budget. Even the amendment I proposed, bringing the taxes to 35% and 40%, respectively, is still actually lower than what the regional average is, and is much lower than what other regions in Atlasia has done, specifically the Northeast, who has it at over 70%, I believe.

If the budget passed as it was now, there would be a dramatic decrease in gas prices, but also in revenue for our region. Right now, we're trying to balance a budget - let's try and keep the status quo.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

NAY

AYE

[Talleyrand]

1. Nay

2. Aye

The fuel taxes imposed in other regions and in America have changed my mind on my own amendment, so I will not be supporting it anymore.

[Grumpier Than Thou]

Nay
Nay

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Nay

Aye

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

I'll hold this open 12 more hours to allow 20RP12 to properly change his vote.

[Grumpier Than Thou]

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Aye on this one.

[Gass3268]

NAY
AYE

[Talleyrand]

Is voting over on the amendment? If so, can we move to a final vote on this bill, Mr. Speaker? There seems to be unanimous support for it, and it will play a huge role in reducing our deficit, reducing dependence on oil, and protecting our environment.

[tmthforu94]

Is everyone okay with the current percentages, or does anyone feel like we should even go higher? Our rates are still actually lower than many states - this would still be a cut for many regions, which would promote more dependence on oil.

[Talleyrand]

Is everyone okay with the current percentages, or does anyone feel like we should even go higher? Our rates are still actually lower than many states - this would still be a cut for many regions, which would promote more dependence on oil.

I think I will go ahead and propose this amendment, though I will still vote for the bill in the current amended form if it does not pass.

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These rates are still lower than the national average, and even lower than those of most Mideastern states in reality.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Is everyone okay with the current percentages, or does anyone feel like we should even go higher? Our rates are still actually lower than many states - this would still be a cut for many regions, which would promote more dependence on oil.

I think I will go ahead and propose this amendment, though I will still vote for the bill in the current amended form if it does not pass.

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These rates are still lower than the national average, and even lower than those of most Mideastern states in reality.

Better still

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Voting is now closed.

On the first amendment, the AYEs are 0, and the NAYs are 5.  The NAYs have it, and the amedment is not adopted.

On the second amendment, the AYEs are 5, and the NAYs are 0.  The AYEs have it, and the amendment is adopted.  The bill now reads as follows:

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[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

This will now be taken to a final vote.  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 48-hour vote.

[tmthforu94]

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These rates are still lower than the national average, and even lower than those of most Mideastern states in reality.

Mr. Speaker, please stop the vote and bring forth the following amendment (or accept it as friendly, as I think just about everyone else supports it).

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

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These rates are still lower than the national average, and even lower than those of most Mideastern states in reality.

Mr. Speaker, please stop the vote and bring forth the following amendment (or accept it as friendly, as I think just about everyone else supports it).

[Talleyrand]

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These rates are still lower than the national average, and even lower than those of most Mideastern states in reality.

Mr. Speaker, please stop the vote and bring forth the following amendment (or accept it as friendly, as I think just about everyone else supports it).

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Woops!  I missed that.  Thank you.  Vote closed.  Debate is now open.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

OK, voting is now open on this version of the bill.  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 48-hour vote.

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[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

AYE

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

What is the current gasoline tax in America?

To my knowledge, there is no federal gasoline tax in Atlasia, but someone please correct me if I'm wrong. I'd perhaps be okay with a slow implementation process.

Atlasian gas tax is 12 cents/gallon.

[Talleyrand]

Aye

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Aye

[Gass3268]

AYE