S.19.2-13: Energy price reduction and plant subsidy act of the south (Passed)

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Section 1: Title:  Energy price reduction and plant subsidy act of the south.

Section 2: Tax reductions on energy
2.1 All current state and regional taxes on coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear shall be reduced by 5% within the southern region.
2.2 All energy sources to run the plants shall be included.
2.3 Energy sources as in fuel to run the plant.

Section 3: Subsides for nuclear
3.1 Nuclear energy shall be granted a regional five percent subsidy for both maintenance and construction.

Section 4: Subsidies for coal plants
4.1 All at risk coal plants within the southern region shall get a subsidy in order to continue operations.
4.2 Only plants that are at risk of shutting down can receive the subsidy
4.3 The plant must be within 6 months of closing to be considered at risk.

Section 5: Offshore drilling
5.1  Under the direction of the governor applications for approval shall be sped up.
5.15 Excluding national and regional reserves and parks.
5.2 The Governor of the south shall be directed to trim regulations at the executive level to bring about construction of oil and natural gas oil rigs in the Atlantic waters of the south.

Section 6: Bill shall become law when governor signs it. at the start of the new fiscal year.

(I hope you don't mind I have taken the liberty of making some readability edits in terms of formatting)

The reason I suggest this amendment is it gives budgets time to adjust to the new law. It also makes provides a definitive commencement date and a clear break in of tax periods.

Now I'd like to point out that we have we have already given a 2% business tax break in for those who opt in to TIPS. I'm not sure an extra 5% is quite warranted at this time for the energy sector.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

There being no Objections to a final vote. S.19.2-13 will be put to a final vote.
Sound the bells (DM all delegates).

The bill being voted on reads as follows:

Section 1: Title:  Energy price reduction and plant subsidy act of the south.

Section 2: Tax reductions on energy
2.1 All current state and regional taxes on coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear shall be reduced by 3% within the southern region.
2.2 All energy sources to run the plants shall be included.
2.3 Energy sources as in fuel to run the plant.

Section 3: Subsides for nuclear
3.1 Nuclear energy shall be granted a regional five percent subsidy for both maintenance and construction.

Section 4: Subsidies for coal plants
4.1 All at risk coal plants within the southern region shall get a subsidy in order to continue operations.
4.2 Only plants that are at risk of shutting down can receive the subsidy
4.3 The plant must be within 6 months of closing to be considered at risk.

Section 5: Offshore drilling
5.1  Under the direction of the governor applications for approval shall be sped up.
5.15 Excluding national and regional reserves and parks.
5.2 The Governor of the south shall be directed to trim regulations at the executive level to bring about construction of oil and natural gas oil rigs in the Atlantic waters of the south.

Section 6: Bill shall become law at the start of the new fiscal year.

Voting Options are:
[   ] Aye
[   ] Nay
[   ] Abstain

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

[ x ] Abstain

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Due to the chamber losing a number of delegates I am suspending the vote until the new delegates are sworn in. The new members may wish to debate this legislation. Also everyone except pragmatic populist has been tardy to this vote.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Also unless a delegate is willing to take up sponsorship of this bill it will automatically be tabled once the appropriate time has elapsed. As per the Standing Rules

In addition, when the sponsor is no longer a Delegate, his or her sponsorship shall be revoked automatically. If no member of the Chamber of Delegates moves to assume sponsorship of the legislation within 48 hours, the legislation shall be tabled automatically.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

We now have a full Chamber of Delegates as the new members of this chamber have be appointed and also sworn in.

Oreomilkshake is appointed to the seat vacated by former Delegate Matthew27

x Young Texan

I, ghost_white, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Delegates of the southern chamber, and will to the best of my ability to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitutions of the Republic of Atlasia and of the Southern Region, so help me Dave

Miseeess is appointed to the seat vacated by former Delegate UlmerFudd

x Young Texan

I, Misseees, do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully execute the office of Delegate to the Southern Chamber of Delegates, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Southern Region and that of the Republic of Atlasia, so help me Dave.

HillGoose is appointed to the seat vacated by former Delegate Leinad

x Young Texan

I, HillGoose, do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully execute the office of Delegate to the Southern Chamber of Delegates, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the Southern Region and that of the Republic of Atlasia, so help me Dave.

With this in mind the vote will be reopened in 24 hours if there are no objections.

Votes made before the suspension of the vote will be counted as proxies. Delegates may recast their vote once voting reopens.

The bill being voted on reads as follows:

Section 1: Title:  Energy price reduction and plant subsidy act of the south.

Section 2: Tax reductions on energy
2.1 All current state and regional taxes on coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear shall be reduced by 3% within the southern region.
2.2 All energy sources to run the plants shall be included.
2.3 Energy sources as in fuel to run the plant.

Section 3: Subsides for nuclear
3.1 Nuclear energy shall be granted a regional five percent subsidy for both maintenance and construction.

Section 4: Subsidies for coal plants
4.1 All at risk coal plants within the southern region shall get a subsidy in order to continue operations.
4.2 Only plants that are at risk of shutting down can receive the subsidy
4.3 The plant must be within 6 months of closing to be considered at risk.

Section 5: Offshore drilling
5.1  Under the direction of the governor applications for approval shall be sped up.
5.15 Excluding national and regional reserves and parks.
5.2 The Governor of the south shall be directed to trim regulations at the executive level to bring about construction of oil and natural gas oil rigs in the Atlantic waters of the south.

Section 6: Bill shall become law at the start of the new fiscal year.

Voting Options are:
[   ] Aye
[   ] Nay
[   ] Abstain

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Voting is Open

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Nice to know how the South approves of accelerating climate change. Appreciate it.

You're welcome bless your heart.

Maybe you'll be interested in this bill:
S.19.2-10: SNUSNU (Southern Nuclear Utilization Scheme Next-gen Update)

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

I have been 50/50 on this proposal from the start. I don't object to the intention of this bill. However, I'm not entirely sold on this bill and as such I will not be voting in favor. I don't think we discussed the possible effects of this bill enough. I have had further thoughts but it is too late too amend.

Nay