SB 2018-154: Atlasian Drone Regulation Act of 2018 (Passed)

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Sponsor: Haslam2020

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

This is a clearly needed bill to protect Atlasia.

[cinyc]

I can’t support this bill in its current form.

Section 3 in particular is very troubling. The police usually employ drones to track suspects while in hot pursuit. There’s no time to get a warrant while the police is actively tracking someone fleeing the scene of a crime. This bill wouldn’t allow the police to do that.

Section 1 would stop our military from flying drones from bases to and from training areas, between bases, and, more troubing, from non-coastal bases to war zones.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

I can’t support this bill in its current form.

Section 3 in particular is very troubling. The police usually employ drones to track suspects while in hot pursuit. There’s no time to get a warrant while the police is actively tracking someone fleeing the scene of a crime. This bill wouldn’t allow the police to do that.

Section 1 would stop our military from flying drones from bases to and from training areas, between bases, and, more troubing, from non-coastal bases to war zones.

I’m willing to amend section 3 to “Police do not have the right to conduct surveillance on the Atlasian people with drones unless a warrant is given to target a specific person.

And section 1 would stop the military drones from flying in our neighborhoods, from scaring our children

[cinyc]

I can only agree to Section 2. I think sections 1 and 3 are so bad that they are beyond amending.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

I’d like to see more debate on this. I’m willing to amend Section 3 to what I previously stated, Section 1 is specifically designed to make sure unknowing government surivellence doesn’t happen to Atlasian citizens.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

I am proposing a new amendment:

Atlasian Drone Regulation Act ot 2018 Amendment:

1. Any Atlasian military drone can not fly over a residential neighborhood, or small town or city. (Unless such scenarios as an traveling to a military base,invasion or ground war on our soil.)
2. Any Atlasian military drone used for the monitoring of Atlasian citizens is made illegal without a warrant.
3. Police do not have the right to use drones to track citizens unless a specific warrant is given.

I’m positive this is necessary for Atlasia.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

Opinions?

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

I suggest amending this bill to have a minimum altitude that drones can fly over residential areas as well as allowing police with a reasonable cause to fly the drones lower if needed to pursue a criminal.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

I am proposing a new amendment:

Atlasian Drone Regulation Act ot 2018 Amendment:

1. Any Atlasian military drone can not fly over a residential neighborhood, or small town or city. (Unless such scenarios as an traveling to a military base,invasion or ground war on our soil. They must be at at least 400 feet high, though.)
2. Any Atlasian military drone used for the monitoring of Atlasian citizens is made illegal without a warrant.
3. Police do not have the right to use drones to track citizens unless a specific warrant is given, but are allowed to pursuit criminals in case of emergency.

I’m positive this is necessary for Atlasia.

[Anna Komnene]

Senators have approx. 12 hours to object to Senator Haslam's new amendment.

[Anna Komnene]

The amendment is adopted.

[Lumine]

Where do we stand on this, Senators?

I myself must echo the concerns of Senator Cinyc. I'm all for being responsible with sensible matters such as drones, but this seems excessive regulation of the matter and a bit impractical as well. So in that sense, I don't see myself supporting it despite having considered potential amendments.

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I'm of the belief that this bill as a whole is overregulation of the Military, HOWEVER, I would support section two if it were it's own separate bill, and would be willing to sponsor said bill.  I believe the Military has no right to spy on the Citizens of Atlasia, and The Privacy of Citizens must be protected.

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Amendment S11:04

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[Lumine]

An amendment has been offered, sponsor?

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

I'll sponsor this amendment.

[Lumine]

I'll sponsor this amendment.

Sorry, I mean whether the sponsor of this bill (Haslam) considers it friendly or hostile.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

I approve. Let’s get this passed!

[Lumine]

I approve. Let’s get this passed!

Amendment judged as friendly, 24 hours for objections.

[Lumine]

Amendment adopted.

Myself I still feel retaining Section 1 to be excessive, but I would strongly support the bill if contained to Section 2.

I'd like to offer the following amendment:

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[#TheShadowyAbyss]

The amendment is fine by me.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

The one that’s left is the one I most strongly wanted. I’m okay with it.

[Lumine]

Amendment judged friendly, 24 hours for objections.

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If it's just Section 2 of the bill, I'll gladly support it!