Pacific Legislature Official Thread

[Oakvale]

Unless I'm much mistaken, voting's closed.

With a disappointingly, if not entirely unexpectedly, low turnout, the amendment passes.

3 AYE
2 NAY

The position of Pacific Justice is hereby created. It will probably be vacant for a while as I draw up some potential candidates.

[Oakvale]

Well, after a long search and closely examining several candidates, I am pleased to nominated fuzzybigfoot, or, if you prefer, Mr. Fuzzleton, for the new position of Pacific Justice.

My intial line of thinking was to nominate an old hand, someone with massive experience in Atlasia and in Pacific affairs, but then I realised something. New blood  is exactly what this region needs - fuzzy's relative, er, "newbie"-ness is his biggest strength. I think breathing new life into this region requires new voters, and new officials, and I can't imagine a better candidate for the job.

Anyway, down to brass tacks. There's a week-long confirmation period, which follows the same procedure as when we vote on a bill. I'm sure the nominee would be happy to answer questions, so if there's anything on your mind don't hesitate to ask.

So, voting to confirm fuzzybigfoot as Pacific Justice is now open, and will remain so for one week. Feel free to ask questions of the nominee.

Obviously, I vote aye to confirm.

[Ebowed]

Aye

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

Resounding Aye.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Aye

[bgwah]

aye

[Purple State]

As the proposed new Constitution must be ratified by the regions, I am posting this public service announcement in the threads of the regional legislatures:

Very Important Announcement

The Constitutional Convention is reaching its end, with the final two documents being voted on as we speak.

At this time, delegates and all Atlasians are welcome to offer their thoughts on an amendment to ANY part of the new Constitution, which will be considered all at once in one final amendment vote coming up in the next 48-72 hours. This means that any changes you would like to see to the current document should be offered right now.

Here is the relevant announcement in the Convention thread:

During the next 48 hours, please offer any amendments, as well as debate, that you would like to see considered for any part of the document. This is your last chance to make finishing touches to any of the more controversial changes, including dual-office holding, regional legislatures, the legislative restart, etc.

Feel free to offer opposing variations to amendments as well, which will then be brought up as a package vote.

Here is the relevant links to help you out:

Constitutional Convention thread

Constitutional Convention completed documents page

Please review the completed documents and post here or in the Convention thread with your comments, ideas or amendments. I would be happy to offer well thought out amendments on behalf of non-delegates.

This is a crucial moment in this process, as the next step is a final vote and then presentation to the regions for approval.

Thanks,
~President Purple State

Articles VII and VIII have been passed and the entire proposed Third Constitution is now nearly set. There is now just under 24 hours remaining for the proposal of amendments to any part of this document, before a final vote and presentation to the regions for the ratification process.

Please, I implore all the citizens of Atlasia, read through the completed documents page (linked in the quoted announcement above) and propose any amendments in this thread or in the Constitutional Convention thread (also linked above). Even if you don't know how to word the amendment properly, provide your thoughts and I will help you out.

[Oakvale]

First of all, fuzzybigfoot is unanimously confirmed as Pacific Justice.

Secondly, please all vote on the ratification of the Constitutional Convention in the voting booth.

[Fuzzybigfoot]

First of all, fuzzybigfoot is unanimously confirmed as Pacific Justice.

Secondly, please all vote on the ratification of the Constitutional Convention in the voting booth.

Thank you Oakvale, and the Pacific Legislation, for giving me the honor of upholding our constitution in the Pacific! 

[Oakvale]

I've got a random bill for you guys to vote on and bicker about. This is kinda mashed together, so let me know if you notice any major problems.

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[Ebowed]

How about replacing section 3 with an $0.25 increase in the gasoline tax?

And while I appreciate the humorous writing that permeates the proposal, the insinuation that other subjects are less intellectually challenging or worthwhile is not a sentiment I wish to place into Pacific statute.

[Oakvale]

How about replacing section 3 with an $0.25 increase in the gasoline tax?

And while I appreciate the humorous writing that permeates the proposal, the insinuation that other subjects are less intellectually challenging or worthwhile is not a sentiment I wish to place into Pacific statute.

A) Aye, that's probably a better idea. Less regressive, and has an arguable environmental bonus, too.

B) Fair enough, it's a little silly as written, I'll be the first to admit. Here's a more appropriate version-

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Hopefully that's a little better.

[tmthforu94]

I liked cigarettes better than gasoline. The last thing Americans need right now is higher gas prices. I see a lot more people being unhappy with that than happy. At least with cigarettes you're encouraging people to enter this field as well as encouraging them to quit filling their lungs with tar.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Why only maths and science ? I think economy, philosophy or literature are equally (if not more) important.

[Oakvale]

Why only maths and science ? I think economy, philosophy or literature are equally (if not more) important.

Because for this purpose I'm assuming that Atlasia mirrors the RL United States, where mathematics and science graduates are in short supply.

In response to thmthforu, the advantage of a gas tax is that it spreads the burden over all income groups - the problem with taxes on "vice" goods is that they mainly impact lower-income taxpayers.

Honestly, the reason it was a cigarette levy in the first place was because cigarettes are  one of the "go to" sources for government income.

[Ebowed]

I like the modified bill.

[Oakvale]

I like the modified bill.

Glad to hear it.

I'll leave this open for debate for a few more hours, then if there's no objection I'll open voting.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Yeah, I see. Makes sense then.

[Oakvale]

I'll open voting on the education thingy after the elections are finished.

Also,

Announcement or something:

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EDIT:

A second announcement or something:

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[CatoMinor]

Thought I'd introduce this.

Aaron Burr Day Creation Act.
1. January 13th is hereby made a regional holiday, known as Aaron Burr Day.
2. Aaron Burr has nothing to do with this holiday.

X Jbrase

[Antonio the Sixth]

Though I'd introduce this.

Aaron Burr Day Creation Act.
1. January 13th is hereby made a regional holiday, known as Aaron Burr Day.
2. Aaron Burr has nothing to do with this holiday.

X Jbrase

Since when you are a Pacific citizen ?

[Oakvale]

Though I'd introduce this.

Aaron Burr Day Creation Act.
1. January 13th is hereby made a regional holiday, known as Aaron Burr Day.
2. Aaron Burr has nothing to do with this holiday.

X Jbrase

Since when you are a Pacific citizen ?

Since yesterday, apparently. I'm happy to welcome Jbrase to the region, anyway.

And, what the hell, I sign the Aaron Burr Day Creation Act - I think I get the reference - and open it for voting.

X Oakvale

Oh, I'm also opening voting on the Educational Incentives Act. Both bills will be voted upon for one week.

[Oakvale]

Educational Incentives Act: Aye

Aaron Burr Day Creation Act: Aye

[Antonio the Sixth]

I'm confused. Wasn't Jbrase Southeast gover, hum, Emperor of the South until recently ?

Anyways :

Educational Incentives Act: Aye

Aaron Burr Day Creation Act: Aye

[Citizen (The) Doctor]

I'm confused. Wasn't Jbrase Southeast gover, hum, Emperor of the South until recently ?

Anyways :

Educational Incentives Act: Aye

Aaron Burr Day Creation Act: Aye

PiT's now Emperor of the South, so I guess either Jbrase got term-limited.

Educational Incentives Act: Aye

Aaron Burr Day Creation Act: Aye