HB 18-48: Promotion of Film Studies Act

[P. Clodius Pulcher did nothing wrong]

As Deputy Speaker I am managing introduction of legislation during Jimmy's leave of absence. Since I can't edit Jimmy's noticeboard OP myself, consider this bill as filling Slot 2.

PROMOTION OF FILM STUDIES ACT

HOUSE BILL

SECTION I: NAME
a. This law shall be referred to as the Promotion of Film Studies Act

SECTION II: PACKARD CAMPUS REFORMS
a. The Library of Congress’s National Audiovisual Conservation Center and its contents shall be open and available to researchers to the same extent as is permitted at the Library of Congress’s main campus.
b. The National Audiovisual Conservation Center shall be permitted to contract with private partners for the purposes of holding events to promote the Center and its contents.
c. This act shall take effect immediately.

Sponsor: alancia
House designation: HB 18-48

[P. Clodius Pulcher did nothing wrong]

HB 18-47 is now on the House floor. Debate on this legislation has begun and shall last for no less than 72 hours.

[JGibson]

This bill is worthy of supporting for its passage.

[Mr. Reactionary]

A buddy of mine goes to "the bunker" as its called on the few occasions they have public events. He loves it and their collections are vast, but they apparently arent very accommodating to researchers as the LoC main branch is. This bill would provide more resources to researchers and also encourage more promotional events for the public that dont cost the taxpayers anything.

[fhtagn]

Don't really see any issues with this.

[Dr. MB]

Yeah, looks good.

[Coastal Elitist]

looks good

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

I too will support this bill, also I noticed that everyone is in agreement with this bill therefor in accordance with Article III, Section 4 of the Constitution of Atlasia, I move to override the rules and pass this bill immediately. Override and passage shall take effect immediately following five "Aye" votes being recorded for this motion.

[Dr. MB]

Aye

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

Aye

[JGibson]

AYE

[fhtagn]

I too will support this bill, also I noticed that everyone is in agreement with this bill therefor in accordance with Article III, Section 4 of the Constitution of Atlasia, I move to override the rules and pass this bill immediately. Override and passage shall take effect immediately following five "Aye" votes being recorded for this motion.

Unfortunately according to House Rules, you can't do that, only the presiding officer. And it can only be done with unanimous consent, not 5 votes.

Article 4: Debate

1.) After a piece of legislation is introduced to the House of Representatives floor, debate shall begin immediately. Debate on the legislation shall last for no less than 72 hours. The House of Representatives may waive the 72-hour requirement on any legislation by passing cloture by unanimous consent. To waive the 72-hour requirement, the presiding officer must request unanimous consent to waive the minimum debate time requirement and provide 24 hours for a representative to object to this request. If the 72-hour requirement is waived, the presiding officer shall immediately open a final vote.

[P. Clodius Pulcher did nothing wrong]

I motion for a final vote. (only 2 hours short of the 72 hour rule, please find it in your heart to forgive me)

[Sestak]

I too will support this bill, also I noticed that everyone is in agreement with this bill therefor in accordance with Article III, Section 4 of the Constitution of Atlasia, I move to override the rules and pass this bill immediately. Override and passage shall take effect immediately following five "Aye" votes being recorded for this motion.

Unfortunately according to House Rules, you can't do that, only the presiding officer. And it can only be done with unanimous consent, not 5 votes.

Article 4: Debate

1.) After a piece of legislation is introduced to the House of Representatives floor, debate shall begin immediately. Debate on the legislation shall last for no less than 72 hours. The House of Representatives may waive the 72-hour requirement on any legislation by passing cloture by unanimous consent. To waive the 72-hour requirement, the presiding officer must request unanimous consent to waive the minimum debate time requirement and provide 24 hours for a representative to object to this request. If the 72-hour requirement is waived, the presiding officer shall immediately open a final vote.

Fhtagn, the constitution explicitly states that the House may set or change its own rules by majority vote. Any stronger requirements are really only a formality - any set of five members can rewrite or override the rules.

[fhtagn]

I too will support this bill, also I noticed that everyone is in agreement with this bill therefor in accordance with Article III, Section 4 of the Constitution of Atlasia, I move to override the rules and pass this bill immediately. Override and passage shall take effect immediately following five "Aye" votes being recorded for this motion.

Unfortunately according to House Rules, you can't do that, only the presiding officer. And it can only be done with unanimous consent, not 5 votes.

Article 4: Debate

1.) After a piece of legislation is introduced to the House of Representatives floor, debate shall begin immediately. Debate on the legislation shall last for no less than 72 hours. The House of Representatives may waive the 72-hour requirement on any legislation by passing cloture by unanimous consent. To waive the 72-hour requirement, the presiding officer must request unanimous consent to waive the minimum debate time requirement and provide 24 hours for a representative to object to this request. If the 72-hour requirement is waived, the presiding officer shall immediately open a final vote.

Fhtagn, the constitution explicitly states that the House may set or change its own rules by majority vote. Any stronger requirements are really only a formality - any set of five members can rewrite or override the rules.

It's silly to make an unnecessary rules change over one bill. Both the speaker and deputy speaker have been on atlas in the time frame that this bill was brought to the floor and everyone mentioned they were fine with it.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

A final vote has begun on this bill. Please vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.

PROMOTION OF FILM STUDIES ACT

HOUSE BILL

SECTION I: NAME
a. This law shall be referred to as the Promotion of Film Studies Act

SECTION II: PACKARD CAMPUS REFORMS
a. The Library of Congress’s National Audiovisual Conservation Center and its contents shall be open and available to researchers to the same extent as is permitted at the Library of Congress’s main campus.
b. The National Audiovisual Conservation Center shall be permitted to contract with private partners for the purposes of holding events to promote the Center and its contents.
c. This act shall take effect immediately.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Aye

This is a simple bill to help researchers access more information.

[fhtagn]

Aye

[Coastal Elitist]

Aye

[JGibson]

AYE

[Dr. MB]

Aye

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

Aye

[Esteemed Jimmy]

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.

[YE]

Passes 6-0-3.

[YE]

PROMOTION OF FILM STUDIES ACT

HOUSE BILL

SECTION I: NAME
a. This law shall be referred to as the Promotion of Film Studies Act

SECTION II: PACKARD CAMPUS REFORMS
a. The Library of Congress’s National Audiovisual Conservation Center and its contents shall be open and available to researchers to the same extent as is permitted at the Library of Congress’s main campus.
b. The National Audiovisual Conservation Center shall be permitted to contract with private partners for the purposes of holding events to promote the Center and its contents.
c. This act shall take effect immediately.

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

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