NE1: Second Northeast Stimulus Act (Law)

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Second Northeast Stimulus Act

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Sponsor: Governor Sirnick

Debate shall be open for 72 hours until around 3:30PM Eastern Time on January 12, 2014, unless modified or extended.  Governor Sirnick is encouraged to speak on behalf of the bill within the next 36 hours.  If he does not, because there is other proposed legislation in the queue, the bill will be tabled and the Assembly will move on to consider the next bill.

The floor is open to debate.

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I can go either way on this.  The Northeast's unemployment rate was 6.1% in December.  Why do we need a stimulus package?  Do we have to worry about overstimulating the economy and bringing on inflation at this point?

How much was our surplus?  And how much money is in our rainy day fund?

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The debate period is now over.  It is time to vote on final passage of the bill:

Second Northeast Stimulus Act

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This vote will remain open for the earlier of 48 hours or when all Representatives have voted.

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Reluctant Aye.

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By a vote of 4-1, the bill passes and goes to the governor's desk for his signature or veto.

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This bill was signed into law by the governor this morning.