HB 18-21: Territorial Disputes and Minor Outlying Islands Act (Passed)
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« on: May 29, 2019, 09:05:29 AM »
« edited: June 03, 2019, 05:17:47 PM by Esteemed Speaker Jimmy7812 »
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Territorial Disputes and Minor Outlying Islands Act

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Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

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SECTION I: RESOLVING TERRITORIAL DISPUTES

1. a) The claims to Machias Seal Island and North Rock are hereby retracted.
b) The sovereignty of Canada over these islands is hereby recognized.
2. a) The claims to Bajo Nuevo Bank and Serranilla Bank are hereby retracted.
b) The sovereignty of Colombia over these islands is hereby recognized.

SECTION II: CEDING MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS TO LARGER JURISDICTIONS

1. The territories of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island shall be ceded to the State of Hawaii.
2. The territory of Navassa Island shall be ceded to the State of Puerto Rico.

SECTION III: PREVENTING FUTURE CLAIMS

1. The Guano Islands Act of 1856 is hereby repealed.

Passed in the House of Representatives 6-0-0-3



Sponsor: MB
House Designation: HB 18-21
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« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2019, 09:05:49 AM »
HB 18-21 is now on the House floor. Debate on this legislation has begun and shall last for no less than 72 hours.
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« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2019, 12:36:06 PM »
I actually agree with much of this. I was planning a future law prohibiting new claims under the Guano Islands Act. Would the sponsor be willing to tack something like that on as an amendment?
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« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2019, 08:42:39 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Reactionary on May 29, 2019, 12:36:06 PM
I actually agree with much of this. I was planning a future law prohibiting new claims under the Guano Islands Act. Would the sponsor be willing to tack something like that on as an amendment?

I fully support this bill, and I think a repeal of the Guano Islands Act that should be added.
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« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2019, 11:21:41 PM »
introducing an amendment:

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Territorial Disputes and Minor Outlying Islands Act

HOUSE BILL

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

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SECTION I: RESOLVING TERRITORIAL DISPUTES

1. a) The claims to Machias Seal Island and North Rock are hereby retracted.
b) The sovereignty of Canada over these islands is hereby recognized.
2. a) The claims to Bajo Nuevo Bank and Serranilla Bank are hereby retracted.
b) The sovereignty of Colombia over these islands is hereby recognized.

SECTION II: CEDING MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS TO LARGER JURISDICTIONS

1. The territories of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island shall be ceded to the State of Hawaii.
2. The territory of Navassa Island shall be ceded to the State of Puerto Rico.

SECTION III: PREVENTING FUTURE CLAIMS

1. The Guano Islands Act of 1856 is hereby repealed.
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« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2019, 07:14:51 AM »
Representatives have 24 hours for objections.
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« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2019, 09:38:21 AM »
With no objections, the amendment is adopted. The bill currently stands as:

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Territorial Disputes and Minor Outlying Islands Act

HOUSE BILL

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

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SECTION I: RESOLVING TERRITORIAL DISPUTES

1. a) The claims to Machias Seal Island and North Rock are hereby retracted.
b) The sovereignty of Canada over these islands is hereby recognized.
2. a) The claims to Bajo Nuevo Bank and Serranilla Bank are hereby retracted.
b) The sovereignty of Colombia over these islands is hereby recognized.

SECTION II: CEDING MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS TO LARGER JURISDICTIONS

1. The territories of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island shall be ceded to the State of Hawaii.
2. The territory of Navassa Island shall be ceded to the State of Puerto Rico.

SECTION III: PREVENTING FUTURE CLAIMS

1. The Guano Islands Act of 1856 is hereby repealed.
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« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2019, 09:26:08 AM »
I motion for a final vote. Representatives have 24 hours for objections.
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« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2019, 10:11:59 AM »
No objections.
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« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2019, 11:27:31 AM »
A final vote has begun on this bill. Please vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.

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Territorial Disputes and Minor Outlying Islands Act

HOUSE BILL

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

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SECTION I: RESOLVING TERRITORIAL DISPUTES

1. a) The claims to Machias Seal Island and North Rock are hereby retracted.
b) The sovereignty of Canada over these islands is hereby recognized.
2. a) The claims to Bajo Nuevo Bank and Serranilla Bank are hereby retracted.
b) The sovereignty of Colombia over these islands is hereby recognized.

SECTION II: CEDING MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS TO LARGER JURISDICTIONS

1. The territories of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island shall be ceded to the State of Hawaii.
2. The territory of Navassa Island shall be ceded to the State of Puerto Rico.

SECTION III: PREVENTING FUTURE CLAIMS

1. The Guano Islands Act of 1856 is hereby repealed.
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« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2019, 11:28:23 AM »
Aye
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« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2019, 12:01:14 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2019, 12:10:51 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2019, 02:49:32 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2019, 03:36:34 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: June 02, 2019, 03:45:26 PM »
With a majority of representatives voting to pass this bill, the vote will close in 24 hours and any Representative who wishes to change his or her vote must do so during that interval.
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« Reply #16 on: June 02, 2019, 08:38:48 PM »
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« Reply #17 on: June 03, 2019, 05:15:53 PM »
Voting has closed. The final vote stands as:

Aye: 6 (fhtagn, JGibson, Jimmy7812, lfromnj, MB, TheShadowyAbyss)
Nay: 0
Abstain: 0
Missed: 3 (Alancia, razze, Tea Party Hater)

Therefore, voting has closed and this bill passes 6-0-0-3.
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« Reply #18 on: June 03, 2019, 05:17:13 PM »
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Territorial Disputes and Minor Outlying Islands Act

HOUSE BILL

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

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SECTION I: RESOLVING TERRITORIAL DISPUTES

1. a) The claims to Machias Seal Island and North Rock are hereby retracted.
b) The sovereignty of Canada over these islands is hereby recognized.
2. a) The claims to Bajo Nuevo Bank and Serranilla Bank are hereby retracted.
b) The sovereignty of Colombia over these islands is hereby recognized.

SECTION II: CEDING MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS TO LARGER JURISDICTIONS

1. The territories of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Island shall be ceded to the State of Hawaii.
2. The territory of Navassa Island shall be ceded to the State of Puerto Rico.

SECTION III: PREVENTING FUTURE CLAIMS

1. The Guano Islands Act of 1856 is hereby repealed.

Passed in the House of Representatives 6-0-0-3
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« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2019, 10:26:20 PM »
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« Reply #20 on: June 04, 2019, 11:09:00 AM »
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« Reply #21 on: June 04, 2019, 01:42:05 PM »
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« Reply #22 on: June 04, 2019, 04:41:00 PM »
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« Reply #23 on: June 04, 2019, 04:52:12 PM »

Sorry, but you didn't vote within the 17 minute voting window this bill was open for.
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