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« Reply #75 on: August 19, 2019, 07:55:49 PM »
« edited: August 19, 2019, 08:15:16 PM by Elcaspar »

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Workers Free Association Act

Whereas the current process for forming unions is skewed in favor of those who oppose unions.

Whereas change is necessary to protect workers' rights to join unions.

Whereas to establish an efficient system for enabling employees to form, join, or assist unions.

Be it enacted by the people of the Southern Region, represented by the House of Delegates.

Section I. Title
a) This act may be cited as the “Workers Free Association Act”

b) The bill may be referred to as the “WFAA” as a short title.

Section II. Definitions

a) ““Unions”” refers to any organization of workers that is formed for the purpose of advancing its members' interests in respect to wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Section III. Streamlining Union Certification
a)Allow the recognition of a union for the purpose of exclusive collective bargaining with an employer if a majority of employees sign cards stating their wish that the union represents them.
1) As such it would eliminate the need for an additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union, if a majority of workers have already signed cards expressing their wish to have a union.


Section IV.  Facilitating Initial Collective Bargaining Agreements
a) Provided that a union has been certified, the union could require the employer to begin negotiations for a collective agreement within ten days. If the employer and union are unable to reach agreement within 90 days, either side may take the dispute to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
1) However if the FMCS is still unable to bring the parties to agreement after providing mediation services for 30 days the dispute will be referred to arbitration. The results of said arbitration shall be binding on the parties for two year.

a) The union and employer may agree to extend any deadlines or time limits.




Section V. Strengthening Enforcement
a) Make the regional body responsible for labor relations seek injunctions against employers who discriminate against employees who attempt to organize a union. An injunction will also be available if the employer has "engaged in any other unfair labor practice"

b) If an employer is found to have violated the law, by either illegally discharging or discriminating against employees during an organizing campaign or first contract drive, the employer is required to pay two times back pay as liquidated damages, in addition to the back pay owed, for a total of three times back pay.

c) Giving out civil fines of up to $20,000 per violation against employers who have been found to have willfully or repeatedly violated employees' rights during an organizing campaign or first contract drive.
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« Reply #76 on: August 19, 2019, 08:09:10 PM »
« Edited: August 19, 2019, 08:14:41 PM by Elcaspar »

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END PET RENT ACT

HOUSE BILL

Be it resolved in the Southern Chamber of Delegates Assembled,

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SECTION 1.

1. This Act may be cited as the "End Pet Rent Act”.

SECTION 2.

1. A landlord may not increase the rent or charge to a tenant a one-time, monthly or other periodic amount based on the tenant’s possession of one or more pets.
2. Section 1 shall not apply to properties rented out for a short period of time (30 days or less in total)
3. Landlords charging such fees prior to the enactment of this law must reimburse current tenants who had been paying such fees with an amount totaling the sum of all fees payed based on the tenant’s possession of one or more pets in the prior year, or, should the tenant have leased the property for less than a year, an amount totaling the sum of all fees payed for the duration of their lease.
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« Reply #77 on: August 20, 2019, 09:01:09 AM »

One Tax On Carbon Act

Section I - No doubling up on existing Taxes
1.   As a Federal Carbon Tax is already in place it is unfair for Southerns to be further financially punished by the imposition of an additional Carbon Tax imposed by a region. As such while a Federal plan is in place Southern Region will not pass a Regional Carbon Tax/Duty/Levy/Excise or other financial impost on carbon emissions.
2.   Should a Federal Carbon Tax be repealed a Regional Carbon Tax may be levied (Subject to Section I - 3)
3.   Should a Federal Carbon Tax exist any Regional Carbon Tax will be automatically repealed.

Section II - Transitional Power and Long Term Power
1.   The Southern Government sees Nuclear energy a short to medium term stop gap solution till renewables are financially competitive (ie without subsidy).
2.  The Southern Government aims to be at least 80% Nuclear by 2040
3.  The Southern Government will continue to push for a Nuclear transition to a carbon neutral future.

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« Reply #78 on: August 20, 2019, 02:21:13 PM »

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Southern Decriminalization Act of 2019 – Phase II
   To decriminalize all drugs and stop the over-incarceration of people from low-income communities

Southern Chamber of Delegates
The Bill
   Phase II deals with addressing the over-incarceration of drug offenders.
Section 1: Short Title
   The act will be titled the “Southern Decriminalization Act of 2019 – Phase II”
Section 2: Findings
   The Chamber of Delegates find the following
(1)   With the War on Drugs slowly coming to an end, there is no reason for non-violent drug offenders to remain in prison with violent criminals
(2)   Reducing the number of non-violent drug offenders in prison poses no threat to the safety of Southerners
(3)   Over-criminalizing drug use has allowed prisons to profit at the expense of public safety
(4)   Most people who are convicted of a drug offense have a higher chance of recidivating
(5)   The cost for imprisonment is too expensive
Section 3: Reform
(1)   Following the next fiscal year, all prisoners convicted of and only of the ue of an illegal narcotic shall be pardoned and their criminal record expunged. This applies only to prisoners serving anywhere between 30 days and 12 months
(2)   Following the next fiscal year, all prisoners convicted of and only of selling an illegal narcotic shall be pardoned and their criminal record expunged after a background check is done. The background check will ensure the prisoner is not apart of any illegal gang, terrorist group, or drug cartel. This applies only to prisoners serving anywhere between 30 days and 15 months.
(3)   Prisoners serving longer than 12 months for the use or possession of an illegal narcotic will be able to appeal their sentence to the Southern Governor and the Chamber of Delegates.
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« Reply #79 on: August 20, 2019, 02:22:53 PM »

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Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2019 2.0
   To grow wealth in low-income urban and rural communities.
In the Southern Chamber of Delegates
The Bill
   To grow wealth in low-income urban and rural communities.

Section 1: Short Title
   This policy will be titled the Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2019 2.0
Section 2: Findings
   The Chamber of Delegates finds the following
(1)   Low-income communities are unable to spur job growth and increase economic output in their communities
(2)   Middle class and wealthy communities are able to do this under the current tax system
(3)   Many low-income communities would like to rebuild themselves without interference from government
(4)   Incentives ought to be provided to local businesses in low-income communities and other businesses in the South
(5)   Culture is important in these communities and it’s crucial for the communities to hire from within
Section 3: Implementation
   The Chamber of Delegates proposes the following in three phases:
Short Term:
   The best way to spur growth in communities is to reduce the crowding-out effect of government. Allow business owners and individuals from these communities the free reigns of deciding how to conduct economic growth
(1)   Repeal the following regional business taxes: Corporate income tax, capital gains tax, and the payroll tax
(2)   Adding a tax credit of $250 to each business per new hire of an individual from their home community
Mid Term:
   Reinvestment is crucial to the survival of low-income communities. Tax cuts help create the environment. Reinvestment creates the pillar that allows said communities to flourish.
(1)   Double the amount of expensing of all business costs
(2)   Appoint officials to coordinate with business owners in areas with restricted land to lower restrictions.
Long-Term Reinvestment:
   Increasing both economic opportunities and economic mobility in these disadvantaged communities.
(1)   Create a voucher program for communities designated as Economic Freedom Zones.
(2)   Provide a new $1500 tax credit per child for parents or guardians
(3)   Establish a new Business-Academic Tax credit for businesses that provide scholarships or financial aid to employers and residents in their communities.
(4)   Increase the number of Southern resident applicants in order to raise the number of entrepreneurs
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« Reply #80 on: August 22, 2019, 04:44:05 AM »

Gambling Immorality Tax Act

Section I - Title
The name of this Bill is the Gambling Immorality Tax Act or the GIT Act for short.

Section II - Fees, Taxation and Levies
1. Casinos will be required to pay a yearly licence fee of $12,000.
2. Casinos will be subject to an additional 5% Tax on top of the nominal corporate rate.
3. Slot machines / Poker Machines will be subject to an annual levy of $500 per machine
4. Revenues from GIT will be spent on fighting problem gambling, fund the Southern Gambling Authority, and added to general revenue.

Section III - Southern Gambling Authority (SoGA)
1. The establishment of the Southern Gambling Authority to oversee the regulation of Gambling in the Southern Region.
2. Southern Gambling Authority is subject to the Governor and Attorney General.
3. Annual Reports on Gambling Industry will be made to the Chamber of Delegates, the Attorney General and the Governor.


Section IV - Code of Practice - General
1. A licensee commits an offence if, when asked by the Southern Gambling Authority, the licensee fails to make available for inspection by SoGA a record of problem gambling incidents kept by the licensee under the code of practice. Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
2. A licensee commits an offence if the licensee contravenes the code of practice, Section IV & Section V Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units
3. An offence against this section is an offence of strict liability.

Section V - Code of Practice - Problem Gamblers
1.1 - A person is deemed to have a gambling problem, if the person has difficulty limiting the amount of money or time spent on gambling  and  this leads to adverse consequences for the  person or another person.
1.2 - Also, a person is deemed to have a gambling problem, if the person engages in any of the following behavior:
   (a) seeking credit for gambling unless authorized under a gaming law;
   (b) seeking to borrow or scavenge for money to gamble;
   (c) seeking assistance or advice  about controlling the person’s gambling;
   (d) admitting to borrowing or stealing money to gamble.
2.1 SoGA must establish a register (a problem gambling incident register) of problem gambling incidents.
2.2 The register may be kept electronically.
2.3 Recording problem gambling incidents:
     2.3.1 - A licensee of a gambling facility must keep a record of the following incidents (a problem gambling incident):
         (a) anyone who shows signs of having a gambling problem when—
            (i) in the gambling facility; or
            (ii) dealing with the licensee;
         (b) any action taken by the licensee in relation to the person.
      Examples—signs that person has gambling problem
            1 - admitting being unable to stop  gambling or to gamble within the person’s means
            2 - expressing concern about the amount of time or money the person spends on gambling
            3 - acknowledging the person spends on gambling money needed for day-to-day living expenses, including for dependents
            4 - having a disagreement with a family member or friend about the person’s gambling behavior
            5 - making multiple Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals in the gambling facility
     2.3.2 - The record
         (a) for a prescribed licensee - must be kept on the problem gambling incident register; or
         (b) for any other licensee - must be in writing.
         Note - A licensee commits an offence if the licensee fails to make a record available for inspection when asked by SoGA.
     2.3.3 - The record must include the following particulars:
         (a) the date and nature of the problem gambling incident;
         (b) the name and address (if known), or description, of the person involved in the incident;
         (c) if any action was taken by the licensee in relation to the person—the following details:
            (i) the action taken;
            (ii) the names of the individuals who took the action;
            (iii) any related action taken by someone else that the licensee is aware of.
     2.3.4 - A licensee must, within three consecutive trading days after becoming aware of a problem gambling incident-
         (a) for a prescribed licensee - record the incident in the problem gambling incident register; or
         (b) for any other licensee- make a written record of the incident.
     2.3.5 - In this section:prescribed licensee means—
        (a) a gaming machine licensee; and
        (b) a casino licensee; and
        (c) a totalizator licensee.
3. Gambling beyond means. A licensee of a gambling facility must not encourage a person to gamble beyond the person’s means.
4. Help in relation to gambling problems. If the licensee of a gambling facility is asked by a person in the facility about problem gambling, the licensee must take reasonable steps to give the person advice or information about counselling and advisory services available from support agencies.
5. Deeds of exclusion.
   5.1 A person claiming to have a gambling problem (the gambler) may sign a deed (a deed of exclusion) under which the person can be excluded from gambling at the gambling facility or facilities stated in the deed.
   5.2 The deed must state
         (a) the name of each gambling facility (the nominated facility) from which the gambler wishes to be excluded from gambling; and
         (b) the period for which the gambler is to be excluded from the nominated facility (the exclusion period); and
         (c) that in the exclusion period the licensee of the nominated facility may
            (i) remove  the  gambler  from,  or  prevent  the  gambler  from entering, the gaming area or gambling facility; or
            (ii) otherwise exclude the gambler from participating in gambling activities at the facility.
   5.3 the exclusion period must be at least 6 months, but not longer than 3 years.
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« Reply #81 on: August 28, 2019, 11:15:17 PM »

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Lawyers Without School Act of 2019
Section I - Title: The Title of this Bill shall be “Lawyers Without School Act”
Section II – Options
      Any citizen of the South, over the age of 18, who has obtained a high school, is eligible to take the bar exam if they have completed the following requirements
1.   Graduated from an accredited law school in Atlasia
2.   Completes a Law Office Apprenticeship Program in the South
Section III – Law Office Apprenticeship Program
      All participants of the Apprenticeship Program are subject to the following
1.   A four-year apprenticeship with a law firm, lawyer with a degree from an accredited law school in Atlasia, or a professor of law at a college or university in the South
2.   Each student will be required to work and train for 18 hours a week under Section III. 1
3.   Passage of a First-Year Law Student’s Exam is required at the end of the first year of apprenticeship in order to continue the program. The cost of the exam will be $50
4.   Students must demonstrate positive moral character determination over the course of the program
5.   All requirements (other than the bar exam and completion of law school ) in order to be a lawyer must be fulfilled in order to complete the program

Section IV – Lawyers
Lawyers, law firms, and professors of law have the discretion of picking students they want to apprentice.

Section V – Fees
1.   A one-time fee of $100 shall be given to the Southern Government in order to enroll in the apprenticeship program
2.   An annual fee of $1500 a year shall be given to the mentor under Section III.1 in order to continue the apprenticeship program

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« Reply #82 on: August 29, 2019, 08:44:53 PM »

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Lieutenant Governor Act of 2019
   To create the office of Lieutenant Governor who will serve as second in command to the Southern Government
   Section I – Title: The title of this bill shall be the “Lieutenant Governor Act”
   Section II – Branch
The Lieutenant Governor will be a member of the executive branch in the Southern Government
   Section III – Powers
1.   The Lieutenant Governor will be acting governor whenever the elected governor is not available for longer than 96 consecutive hours or on a leave of absence
2.   The Lieutenant Governor will be the Acting Speaker when the Speaker is not available for longer than 96 consecutive hours or on a leave of absence
3.   The Lieutenant Governor will also be the President of the Chamber of Delegates, ensuring reasonable debate and dialogue between delegates
4.   If needed, the Lieutenant Governor can establish roles in the Chamber of Delegates
5.   If the Governor of the South resigns, the Lieutenant Governor will succeed the current governor and finish the term
6.   If there is ever an instance where there is a tied vote in the Chamber of Delegates and all members have votes aye, nay, or abstain, the Lieutenant Governor will vote to break the tie.
Section IV – Appointment
The Lieutenant Governor shall be appointed by the governor and shall be reappointed or removed during every gubernatorial cycle
   Section V – Resignation
1.   If the Lieutenant Governor resigns, the Chamber of Delegates will appoint and vote to confirm an acting Lieutenant Governor until the next gubernatorial election
2.   If the Lieutenant Governor violates any laws, is engaged in corruption, or is deemed unfit to hold the office or fails to do the job tasked of him/her, the Chamber of Delegates will vote to impeach and then remove him/her from office
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« Reply #83 on: August 31, 2019, 12:04:35 AM »

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Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2019 2.0
   To grow wealth in low-income urban and rural communities.
In the Southern Chamber of Delegates
The Bill
   To grow wealth in low-income urban and rural communities.

Section 1: Short Title
   This policy will be titled the Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2019 2.0
Section 2: Findings
   The Chamber of Delegates finds the following
(1)   Low-income communities are unable to spur job growth and increase economic output in their communities
(2)   Middle class and wealthy communities are able to do this under the current tax system
(3)   Many low-income communities would like to rebuild themselves without interference from government
(4)   Incentives ought to be provided to local businesses in low-income communities and other businesses in the South
(5)   Culture is important in these communities and it’s crucial for the communities to hire from within
Section 3: Implementation
   The Chamber of Delegates proposes the following in three phases:
Short Term:
   The best way to spur growth in communities is to reduce the crowding-out effect of government. Allow business owners and individuals from these communities the free reigns of deciding how to conduct economic growth
(1)   Repeal the following regional business taxes: Corporate income tax, capital gains tax, and the payroll tax
(2)   Adding a tax credit of $250 to each business per new hire of an individual from their home community
Mid Term:
   Reinvestment is crucial to the survival of low-income communities. Tax cuts help create the environment. Reinvestment creates the pillar that allows said communities to flourish.
(1)   Double the amount of expensing of all business costs
(2)   Appoint officials to coordinate with business owners in areas with restricted land to lower restrictions.
Long-Term Reinvestment:
   Increasing both economic opportunities and economic mobility in these disadvantaged communities.
(1)   Create a voucher program for communities designated as Economic Freedom Zones.
(2)   Provide a new $1500 tax credit per child for parents or guardians
(3)   Establish a new Business-Academic Tax credit for businesses that provide scholarships or financial aid to employers and residents in their communities.
(4)   Increase the number of Southern resident applicants in order to raise the number of entrepreneurs

You guys seem to have missed this bill. Have the decency to formally vote it down.
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« Reply #84 on: August 31, 2019, 01:10:10 AM »

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Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2019 2.0
   To grow wealth in low-income urban and rural communities.
In the Southern Chamber of Delegates
The Bill
   To grow wealth in low-income urban and rural communities.

Section 1: Short Title
   This policy will be titled the Economic Freedom Zones Act of 2019 2.0
Section 2: Findings
   The Chamber of Delegates finds the following
(1)   Low-income communities are unable to spur job growth and increase economic output in their communities
(2)   Middle class and wealthy communities are able to do this under the current tax system
(3)   Many low-income communities would like to rebuild themselves without interference from government
(4)   Incentives ought to be provided to local businesses in low-income communities and other businesses in the South
(5)   Culture is important in these communities and it’s crucial for the communities to hire from within
Section 3: Implementation
   The Chamber of Delegates proposes the following in three phases:
Short Term:
   The best way to spur growth in communities is to reduce the crowding-out effect of government. Allow business owners and individuals from these communities the free reigns of deciding how to conduct economic growth
(1)   Repeal the following regional business taxes: Corporate income tax, capital gains tax, and the payroll tax
(2)   Adding a tax credit of $250 to each business per new hire of an individual from their home community
Mid Term:
   Reinvestment is crucial to the survival of low-income communities. Tax cuts help create the environment. Reinvestment creates the pillar that allows said communities to flourish.
(1)   Double the amount of expensing of all business costs
(2)   Appoint officials to coordinate with business owners in areas with restricted land to lower restrictions.
Long-Term Reinvestment:
   Increasing both economic opportunities and economic mobility in these disadvantaged communities.
(1)   Create a voucher program for communities designated as Economic Freedom Zones.
(2)   Provide a new $1500 tax credit per child for parents or guardians
(3)   Establish a new Business-Academic Tax credit for businesses that provide scholarships or financial aid to employers and residents in their communities.
(4)   Increase the number of Southern resident applicants in order to raise the number of entrepreneurs

You guys seem to have missed this bill. Have the decency to formally vote it down.

I removed the part that would force the judicial system to intervene
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« Reply #85 on: September 03, 2019, 01:41:33 PM »

Civilian Entry:

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SECTION 1.

1.  This Amendment be cited as the “Election Conformity Amendment of 2019”.

SECTION 2.

1. All references to "Eastern Standard Time" or "EST" in the Southern Constitution, shall be amended to read "Eastern Daylight Time for elections beginning between the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November and Eastern Standard Time for all other elections.
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« Reply #86 on: September 06, 2019, 10:11:08 AM »

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Section I: Title
This shall be known as the Southern Governor Precious Metal Series Act or the Southern Governor PMS Act

Section II: Eligibility
2.1) Former Governors of Southern Region are to have Tokens minted by the Southern Region.
2.3) Governors will be eligible once their administration ends.
2.4) Governor equivalents elected prior to the establishment of the Southern Region are ineligible.

Section III: Designs
3.1) Designs shall contain southern symbols. Non-southern or Federal symbols shall not be depicted.
3.2) The obverse shall have the profile of the Governor being honored. The flags of the State (of the Governor's registration) and Southern Region shall be depicted fluttering behind the Governor. The name, Governor's number and party affiliation shall also be depicted.
3.3) The reverse shall contain the contain the following Southern symbols:
    a) Southern Regional Flower (Cherokee Rose)
    b) Southern Regional Animal (Golden Retriever)
    c) The Flag of the South
    d) The Southern Regional Motto
3.4) Tokens shall be minted in silver.

Section IV: General Governance
4.1) Proceeds from the tokens will be added to the treasury as general revenue.
4.2) Tokens will be sold at the 20% above the cost of production or at the market rate of silver (which ever is higher).
4.3) Mint runs will be no less than 5,000 tokens per president.
4.4) Tokens are not legal tender in Atlasia.

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« Reply #87 on: September 06, 2019, 10:50:47 AM »

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Section I: Title
This shall be know as the Vexillological Symmetry Act.

Section II: Findings
1) The Current Elements of the Southern Flag are to persevered as per the Southern Regional Symbols Act and per the Flag Referendum 2: Electric Boogaloo
Quote from: Regional Symbols Act
The flag of the South (The Flag) shall consist of a red St. Andrew's cross on a white background, defaced in the center with The Great Seal.

2) The current depiction of the flag is asymmetrical.
Quote from: Asymmetry of the Southern Flag

3) The Flag should be symmetrical and replaced with this symmetrical version
Quote from: Symmetrical version of the Southern Flag
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« Reply #88 on: September 09, 2019, 01:17:18 AM »

Poor Tax Abolition Act - South

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AN ACT
to stop robbing the poor to feed the rich

Section 1 (Title & definitions)
i. The title of this Act shall be, the "Poor Tax Abolition Act." It may be cited as "PTAA."
ii. "Lottery" in this legislation shall refer to the practice of selling numbered tickets and awarding prizes to holders of numbers drawn at random, as well as to all other schemes wherein cards or tickets are sold and prizes are awarded to some holders.

Section 2 (Abolition of the lottery)
i. No state or other jurisdiction from the South shall operate or draw revenue from a lottery.
ii. All existing state and municipal lotteries are hereby disbanded.

Section 3 (Precluding complicity)
i. No revenue generated by a lottery shall be paid into the treasury of the South.

Section 4 (Implementation)
i. This legislation shall take effect with the Fiscal Year of 2020.
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« Reply #89 on: September 19, 2019, 02:08:17 AM »

Chamber of Delegates Voting Clarity Amendment


To provide greater clarity around what defines a passed and failed vote and how to handle a tie.

The following amendments to the Standing Rules of the Southern Chamber of Delegates.

Section VI: Voting
1.) A vote passes or fails if it has a majority of votes in the chamber.

2.1.) Votes on legislation shall last for a maximum of 2 days (i.e. 48 hours).

3.2.) When a piece of legislation has enough votes to pass or fail, the office in control of the legislative slot shall announce that he or she will close the vote in 16 hours and that any Delegate who wishes to change his or her vote must do so during that interval. If all delegates have voted, the vote may be closed immediately.

4.3.) If a piece of legislation is vetoed by the Governor, the bill's sponsor may request an override of the veto within 3 days, i.e. 72 hours, of the veto taking place. The Speaker may extend this period if the bill's sponsor is on a publicly-declared leave of absence.

5.4.) For the purposes of overriding vetoes, any Delegate who abstains from voting shall be counted as a vote against overriding the veto.

6) In the event of a tie, a tie breaking vote can occur after a motion to tiebreak has been put forward by a delegate. A tiebreak vote will last no longer than 24 hours. If the vote is still tied the governor casts the deciding vote.


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« Reply #90 on: October 20, 2019, 12:57:53 AM »

For the Introduction to the 16th Chamber of Delegates

Section I: Title and Terms
1.1) This shall be known as the "Transport Industry Jobs Protection Act" or "TIJ-Pro Act"
1.2) Terms
a) Self Driving Vehicle Technology (SDVT)
b) Trucking Industry – Vehicles that fall under the description of Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs), Rail Road, water going vehicles used for the transportation goods.
c) Passenger Transport Industry – Taxis, buses, public transport & mass private transport (anything greater than 6 passengers).

Section II: Self Driving Vehicle Technology Ban
2.1) SDVT is banned for use for both trucking and passenger transport industries in the Southern Region.
2.2) Any businesses currently using SDVT at the implementation of this bill has two month phasing out period.

Section III: Exemptions & Registration Fees
3.1) SDVT is legal for use on one private vehicle.
3.2) Private vehicles using SDVT will pay an additional registration fee of $240 annually.
3.3) Luxury vehicles using SDVT will incur an additional registration fee of $2,400 annually.
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« Reply #91 on: October 28, 2019, 08:06:43 AM »
« Edited: November 01, 2019, 12:19:55 PM by Southern Delegate West_Midlander »

The Southern Environmental Act (The SEA Act)
- Whereas human activity has a major impact on climate change.
- Whereas increasing global temperatures will lead to severe environmental deterioration, habitat destruction for animals, and a decrease in the quality of life for humans in coastal areas.
- Whereas non-renewables such as plastics emit harmful gases into the atmosphere upon burning.
- Whereas considerable amounts of recyclables are burned, end up in landfills, or are sent to other countries to the same effect.
- Whereas the large-scale consumption of meat, especially red meats such as beef and lamb, contributes to the methane emission crisis as well as to negative health effects in humans such as an increased amount of carcinogens and worsening heart health.

Be it resolved that:

Article I
Section I) One million dollars shall be dispensed to the states of the Southern region, according to the population of each, for the creation and broadcast of advertisements promoting recycling.
Section II) The funds for this program shall be allocated to each Southern state’s Department of Environmental Quality or equivalent.
Section III) The method of advertisement shall include but shall not be limited to television advertisements, billboard advertisements, radio advertisements, and so on.
Section IV) Upon the exhaustion of the aforementioned funds, Article I shall be null and void unless a law is passed renewing the fund in the same or a different amount.
Section V) Article I shall take effect, with funds dispensed to the states, on December 1, 2019.

Article II
Section I) One million dollars shall be dispensed to the states of the Southern region, according to the population of each, for the creation and broadcast of advertisements promoting a lowered consumption of meat, especially beef, lamb, and other red meats.
Section II) The funds for this program shall be allocated to each Southern state’s Department of Environmental Quality or equivalent.
Section III) Each state’s Department of Health and Human Services or equivalent shall work with that state’s Department of Environmental Quality or equivalent to compile information citing health and environmental benefits as a result of consuming less meat for use in the aforementioned advertisements.
Section IV) The method of advertisement shall include but shall not be limited to television advertisements, billboard advertisements, radio advertisements, and so on.
Section V) Upon the exhaustion of the aforementioned funds, Article II shall be null and void unless a law is passed renewing the fund in the same or a different amount.
Section VI) Article II shall take effect, with funds dispensed to the states, on December 1, 2019.

Article III
Section I) The Southern region shall not dispose of recyclable material by means of burning, disposal in landfills, or shipment to other regions or countries for the purpose of burning or disposal in landfills.
Section II) Article III shall take effect on January 1, 2020.

Article IV
Section I) The government of the Southern region shall end public contracts with corporations that continue to use plastic (including styrofoam) disposables, among them plastic straws, plastic cups, plastic bowls, plastic plates, styrofoam boxes, styrofoam trays, styrofoam containers, and plastic utensils.
Section II) Article IV shall take effect on May 1, 2020.
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« Reply #92 on: October 31, 2019, 09:12:27 PM »

Whereas: “Right-to-work” laws across the South greatly reduce the ability of workers of all creeds from seeking and securing the rights of sufficient pay, a decent working environment, just amounts of vacation time, and sick and parental leave.
 
As a result: I hereby introduce this legislation to the Chamber of Delegates.
 
The LABORER’s Act of 2017
Article I — The long title of this bill shall be “The Laborer’s Assurance Bill Offering Registration and Entrance into Regional & Federal Labor Unions Act”. The bill may be referred to as “The LABORER’s Act” or “The LABORER Act”.
Article II — “Right-to-work” laws are hereby defined for the purposes of this legislation to be any law that prohibits contracts requiring union membership as a condition for employment, between unions and employers.
Article III — So called, “right-to-work” laws currently in effect anywhere under Southern jurisdiction are hereby invalidated.
Article IV — No state, locality, or another level of government under the jurisdiction of the Southern Region shall enact a “right-to-work” law.
Article V — The Southern Region shall not enact a “right-to-work” law.
Article VI — Articles I, II, IV, and V shall go into effect immediately after the approval of this legislation. Article III shall go into effect on May 1, 2020.
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« Reply #93 on: November 01, 2019, 12:11:59 PM »
« Edited: November 01, 2019, 12:19:19 PM by Southern Delegate West_Midlander »

The Universal Self-Determination Act (The USD Act)
- Whereas the People's Republic of China has not fulfilled the 1997 Handover Agreement in allowing Hong Kongers to elect all of their legislators rather than reserving seats for business interests.
- Whereas Hong Kong does not receive an option for self-determination.
- Whereas Hong Kong does not receive the right to choose its own executive.
- Whereas Hong Kongers are being stripped of civil liberties that all people deserve.
Article I
Section I) One million dollars shall be dispensed to the states of the Southern region, according to the population of each, for the creation and broadcast of advertisements promoting the purchase of American-made goods and the deterrence of purchase of foreign-made, particularly Chinese-made goods.
Section II) The funds for this program shall be allocated to each Southern state’s Department of Commerce or equivalent.
Section III) The method of advertisement shall include but shall not be limited to television advertisements, billboard advertisements, radio advertisements, and so on.
Section IV) Upon the exhaustion of the aforementioned funds, Article I shall be null and void unless a law is passed renewing the fund in the same or a different amount.
Section V) Article I shall take effect, with funds dispensed to the states, on January 1, 2020.
Article II
It is the position of this chamber to object to the withdrawal of civil liberties, including the rights of public demonstration and assembly, of Hong Kongers by the government of that city, under undue influence from the People's Republic of China.
Article III
It is the position of this chamber to request that the People's Republic of China hold a status referendum in Hong Kong. This chamber also requests that such a referendum be legally binding if a majority of Hong Kong voters participate. This chamber requests that United Nations and Carter Center election observers be present to ensure a lack of voter intimidation in a completely free and fair referendum.
Article IV
It is also the request of this Chamber that the People's Republic of China honor the 1997 Handover agreement in allowing Hong Kong citizens to elect all of their legislators, as opposed to reserving a portion of seats for pro-PRC business interests. It is also the position of this chamber to request that the People's Republic of China (PRC) allow Hong Kong to elect its own executive without influence from the PRC. This chamber requests that Hong Kongers be able to determine their own future, even into 2047 and onward.
Article V
It is the position of this Chamber to request the Nyman government to enact a similar bill. It is the position of this Chamber to urge the Nyman government to seriously consider an end to CAFTA, most-favored-nation status with the PRC and the beginning of economic sanctions against the PRC due to the situation in Hong Kong.
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« Reply #94 on: November 07, 2019, 08:47:37 PM »

Standardizing Election Times Amendment
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Section III, subsection 2 of the Constitution of the Southern Region is amended to read as follows:
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2. The governor must be elected democratically by the people of The South. Elections are to be held every January, April, July and October February, June, and October for governor. The appropriate election administrator will open the voting booth at 12:00:00am EST of the penultimate Friday of the month and will close said booth the following Sunday at 11:59:59pm EST. The election administrator must accept any absentee ballot received no more than 168 hours prior to the opening of the polls.

Section IV, subsection 3 of the Constitution of the Southern Region is amended to read as follows:

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3. Elections to the Southern Legislature shall take place once every January, April, July and October February, June, and October. The appropriate election administrator will open the voting booth at 12:00:00am EST of the penultimate Friday of the month, and will close said booth the following Sunday at 11:59:59pm EST. The election administrator must accept any absentee ballot received no more than one week prior to the opening of the polls.
Non-delegate (Federal Senator) Co-sponsor and Writer: MB
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« Reply #95 on: November 07, 2019, 09:13:26 PM »
« Edited: November 07, 2019, 09:37:36 PM by Southern Delegate West_Midlander »

The New! Cis Tax Act v. 2.0
1. The annual tax form will include a question, asking if the tax-filer is cisgender, with an explanation as to what cisgender means.
2. If the cisgender box is selected, an additional tax will be applied to that citizen's tax bill.
        a. The tax rate under the "cis tax" will have the following brackets:
                0.01% for annual incomes up to $28,000
                0.03% for annual incomes above $28,000 and up to $56,000
                0.05% for annual incomes above $56,000 and up to $112,000
                0.10% for annual incomes above $112,000 and up to $250,000
                0.50% for annual incomes above $250,000 and up to $1,000,000
                1.00% for annual incomes above $1,000,000 and up to $2,000,000
                2.00% for annual incomes above $2,000,000 and up to $1,000,000,000
                5.00% for annual incomes above $1,000,000,000
        b. The "cis tax" will be a progressive tax so only the portion of income exceeding the relevant threshold(s) (if any) will be taxed at the higher rate.
        c. The tax rates listed in Article 2, Section b will be applicable for total household income, whether married or single.
3. The funds accumulated from this additional tax--the "cis tax", if you will--will go toward providing hormone replacement therapy for non-cisgender Atlasians.
        a. The proceeds raised from this tax will be provided to the Southern Department of Health and Human Services in order to provide hormone replacement therapy to non-cisgender Southern citizens on a first-come-first-serve basis.
        b. Verification of gender dysphoria by one psychologist is necessary to apply for free hormone replacement therapy.
4. This act will take effect on May 1, 2020.

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Sponsor: myself

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« Reply #96 on: November 10, 2019, 08:53:04 AM »

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Comprehensive Southern Electoral Act

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Section 1. Repeals

1. The Southern Election Act is hereby repealed.
2. The Regional Election Department Act is hereby repealed.
3. The Electoral System Clarification Act is hereby repealed.

Section 2. Qualifications to Vote
1. The ballot of any Southern citizen who has not been registered to vote in a Southern state for at least 168 hours shall be rendered invalid, unless they were not previously registered in another region.
2. Should a ballot have been deleted by an Atlas forum moderator or administrator, the affected citizen shall be allowed to cast a replacement ballot.
3. Should 2 ballots have been accidentally cast within 5 minutes of each other, the affected citizen shall be allowed to delete one of the two.

Section 3. Election Secretary
1. The Southern Election Secretary will be appointed by the Governor.
2. If a Delegate requests a confirmation hearing for the nominee, the Speaker will be required to open one immediately. Otherwise, a Gubernatorial appointment is all that is necessary to become Southern Election Secretary.
3. All valid citizens of the South can become Southern Election Secretary, including the Governor themselves.
4. With approval from the Governor, the Southern Election Secretary can appoint a Deputy Southern Election Secretary, and transfer any Southern Election Secretary duties to the Deputy Southern Election Secretary. The Deputy Southern Election Secretary will have the same eligibility requirements and nomination procedure as the Southern Election Secretary, as detailed above.
5. It is the job of the Southern Election Secretary to administer elections under the South's jurisdiction, according to all relevant law. This includes opening the voting booth and delivering a certified count of valid votes.
6. If fifteen minutes has passed beyond the time a regionally-ran Southern election is scheduled to commence and the voting booth is yet to be opened, any member of the Southern government is allowed to open the new voting booth in the Southern Election Secretary's absence.
7. Should a candidate for office wish to appear on the ballot under something other than their permanent Atlas Forum username, the Southern Election Secretary shall accommodate that request unless it would confuse them with another user.
8. Should the federal Registrar General not keep a roll of Southern voters including their federal and regional party affiliation, the Southern Election Secretary shall fulfill that duty.

Section 4. Electoral System Clarification
1. The Election Administrator or someone authorized to act in their place shall determine a fair form of instant runoff voting (STV).
2. They must include information on which system will be used in the ballot details in the voting booth.
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« Reply #97 on: November 11, 2019, 07:25:32 AM »

Quote from: Promoting Patriotic Purchasing
Article I
Section I) One million dollars shall be dispensed to the states of the Southern region, according to the population of each, for the creation and broadcast of advertisements promoting the purchase of South Atlasian made goods and the deterrence of purchase of foreign-made, particularly Chinese-made goods.
Section II) The funds for this program shall be allocated to each Southern state’s Department of Commerce or equivalent.
Section III) The method of advertisement shall include but shall not be limited to television advertisements, billboard advertisements, radio advertisements, and so on.
Section IV) Upon the exhaustion of the aforementioned funds, Article I shall be null and void unless a law is passed renewing the fund in the same or a different amount.
Section V) Article I shall take effect, with funds dispensed to the states, on January 1, 2020.
Sponsors: Delegate Muaddib, Delegate West_Midlander
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« Reply #98 on: November 11, 2019, 07:26:53 AM »

Quote from: The Value of Self Determination Resolution
It is the position of this Chamber to urge the Federal government in Nyman to seriously consider an end to CAFTA, most-favored-nation status with the PRC and the beginning of economic sanctions against the PRC due to the situation in Hong Kong.
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« Reply #99 on: November 11, 2019, 04:15:39 PM »

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Owners' Association Regulation Act

Be it enacted by the Southern Chamber of Delegates:

1.) An "owners' association" shall be defined as any private, non-governmental organization operating within a locality, subdivision, or neighborhood that manages homes and lots and regulates the activities of the owners of such lots.

2.) In any newly constructed residential subdivision, no new owners' association may be formed until all lots have been sold. Once all lots are sold, two-thirds of homeowners must vote to form an owners' association.

3.) Owners' associations may not regulate any portion of the property not directly visible from the street, or anything inside the house itself.

4.) Unless approved by the city or county in which it is situated, owners' associations may not fine homeowners any amount exceeding $10 for a single infraction.

5.) Owners' associations may not foreclose on any property for any reason, including unpaid fines or dues.

6.) Owners' associations may not prohibit freedom of speech, assembly, or expression within their jurisdiction.

7.) Homeowners shall reserve the right to opt-out of the owners' association, provided they give the association at least a thirty-days notice prior to withdrawing.
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