Legislation Introduction Thread

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Amendment to the Forum Affairs Reform Act

1. Section 3.8 is added to read: The Registrar General shall be tasked with adding new members to the Wiki, providing their name, party, and state/region of residence on the page.

2. Section 3.9 is added to read: The Registrar General shall be able to assume the responsibilities of the Secretary of Federal Elections in the event of a vacancy or absence.

3. Section 5 is removed and Section 6 shall be renumbered as Section 5.

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The Protection of Personal Choice Act

1. The Protection of Public Health Act (F.L. 33-8) is hereby repealed.

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End to Imperialism Act

All Atlasian forces in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya shall be withdrawn within 30 days.

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Foreign Policy Reform Act of 2011

Sections 3 and 4 of the Foreign Policy Reform Act of 2010 (F.L. 40-3) are hereby repealed.

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Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act

Section 1: Appropriations

1. $10 billion shall be appropriated for the construction of a high speed rail line connecting the cities of Bridgeport, New Haven, and Hartford, CT and Springfield, Worcester, and Boston, MA.

2. $5 billion shall be appropriated for the construction of a high speed rail line connecting the cities of Portland, OR and Tacoma and Seattle, WA.

3. $5 billion shall be appropriated for the construction of a high speed rail line connecting the cities of Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and Charlotte, NC.

Section 2: Completion

1. The rail lines are to be completed by 2016.

2. The construction of the rail lines should significantly affect as few private properties as reasonably possible.

3. Existing lines should be updated when it is reasonably possible.

Section 3: Operation

1. These rail lines shall be operated under Section 3 of the High Speed Rail Act.

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Student Loan Protection Act

For-profit universities and their students shall no longer be eligible for loans from the Bureau of Student Finance.

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Environmental Conservation and Protection Act

Recognizing that:

1) Federal, regional, and local governments have set aside lands to conserve the natural beauty, resources, inhabitants, or environment in total, of an area

2) These lands have value to society beyond what the market may dictate

3) The federal government has the responsibility to ensure reasonable protections for lands designated for conservation

The Senate of the Republic of Atlasia shall place an immediate ban on all land transfers involving lands designated by the federal, local, or regional governments for conservation and/or environmental protection. The Secretary of Internal Affairs shall be required to review and approve any land transfer to private ownership involving federal land.

When designating protected lands, there shall from here on be two groups: land for restoration and land for conservation.

Land for restoration shall be given a specific time frame for the regeneration, restoration, and recovery of the natural environment before being available for purchase, of no less than fifteen (15) years.

Land for conservation shall be permanently protected, excepting the consent of the Senate, the Secretary of Internal Affairs, the President, the legislature of the region the land is located in, and the executive of the region the land is located in.

Formerly protected federal lands shall not be sold for less than typical market value, subject to an independent review board.

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OSPR Amendment

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Found this bgwah gem and decided it deserved another chance.

High-Fructose Corn Syrup Warning Act
1) Any product containing high-fructose corn syrup shall include a warning label reading "Consuming high-fructose corn syrup is hazardous to your health."

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Right to Treatment Act

Whereas millions of Atlasians consume cannabis for medical purposes as prescribed by their doctor or self. And whereas there is an overwhelming scientific consensus that cannabis has beneficial medical purposes, it shall be resolved that:

Nowhere within the Republic of Atlasia shall restrictions or excessive regulations be placed on marijuana consumed for medical purposes. The following conditions are considered valid for medical cannabis and their treatments shall be covered under Section 1 of the Atlasian National Health Care Act (F.L. 32-12): arthritis, anorexia, anxiety, bulimia, cachexia, cancer, chronic pain, depression, insomnia, HIV or AIDS, epilepsy, migraine,  multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, and stroke.



I ask that this legislation please be introduced as quickly as possible, via emergency slot if possible, as the treatment of hundreds of thousands of patients is at stake.

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Just make it legal...I believe it already is, or at least is in the Pacific.

See Mideast Assembly.

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I, uh, know what current law is. I made this specific to health care as to override the "doctors" in the Mideast trying to determine what is a valid medical treatments. The federal government guarantees health care.

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Environmental Conservation and Protection Act

Recognizing that:

1) Federal, regional, and local governments have set aside lands to conserve the natural beauty, resources, inhabitants, or environment in total, of an area

2) These lands have value to society beyond what the market may dictate

3) The federal government has the responsibility to ensure reasonable protections for lands designated for conservation

The Senate of the Republic of Atlasia shall place an immediate ban on all land transfers involving lands designated by the federal, local, or regional governments for conservation and/or environmental protection. The Secretary of Internal Affairs shall be required to review and approve any land transfer to private ownership involving federal land.

When designating protected lands, there shall from here on be two groups: land for restoration and land for conservation.

Land for restoration shall be given a specific time frame for the regeneration, restoration, and recovery of the natural environment before being available for purchase, of no less than fifteen (15) years.

Land for conservation shall be permanently protected, excepting the consent of the Senate, the Secretary of Internal Affairs, the President, the legislature of the region the land is located in, and the executive of the region the land is located in.

Formerly protected federal lands shall not be sold for less than typical market value, subject to an independent review board.

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Education Expansion and Competitiveness Act

Section 1:  Appropriations
1.   $5 billion for K-5/6 math and science education programs.
2.   $2 billion for 6-7/8 math and science education programs.
3.   $8 billion for 9-12 math and science education programs.
4.   $4 billion for 9-12 advanced math and science education programs and extracurricular programs.
5.   $5 billion for university-level math and science education programs and studies.
6.   $15 billion to the Secretary of Internal Affairs to distribute among the regions for the construction of public universities with expansive math and science education programs.
7.   $450 million to the Secretary of Internal Affairs to distribute among the regions for the training of new math and science educators at the university level.

Section 2: Qualifications

1.   K-8 math and science education programs include standard mathematics and natural science curriculum.
2.   9-12 math and science education programs include standard mathematics and natural science curriculum, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, computer science, computer engineering, biology, bioengineering, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, and biophysics.
3.   University-level math and science education programs may be designated by the university or the region it belongs to.

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Post Modernization Act

The Atlasian Postal Service shall deliver only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning January 1st, 2012.

In the case of federal holidays, delivery shall take place the following day.

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The Pro Choice Act of 2011

The Republic of Atlasia hereby recognizes the independence of Georgia and Florida.

I am removing this as frivolous and unconstitutional. Sorry.

I ask you to reconsider as only the supreme court can say with certainty what is and is not unconstitutional, and if I recall, are you not the author of many past bills that would be considered frivolous?

Oh, now you say that?

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Privacy Protection Act

FL 36-11 is hereby repealed.

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Freedom to Perform Act

Parties claiming injury as a result of a concert or other musical performances shall not have standing to sue venues, performers, or their representatives in federal courts.

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Increased Mirror Sales Act

1. The possession or use of cocaine by individuals 18 or older shall be decriminalized within Nyman and all federal territories.
2. It shall remain illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of cocaine.
3. Any penalties or restrictions placed on regions or their eligibility to receive federal funding related to the legal status of cocaine are hereby repealed.

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Ballot Access Law

1. For single seat elections to federal office, each major political party shall receive one ballot spot.
2. It is up to each major political party to decide how to choose the candidate that receives that party's ballot spot.
3. Independents and minor party candidates are eligible for ballot access if they receive at least five signatures from voters eligible to vote in the election the candidate is running in.

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Department of External Affairs: September 2011 Foreign Policy Review

Definitions of the DoEA's Foreign Policy Review

Economic/Trade Restrictions:

Normal/None: Atlasian government and corporations are free to due business unhindered by government enforced restrictions.

Partial: Specific restrictions such as selective tariffs or partial embargoes are to be in place to attack the government and not the regime. Foreign aid can be granted if the regime shows signs of progress towards democracy.

Full: Complete embargo and trade is forbidden with the nation in question. Corporations in violation may face fines decided by the Senate.

Military Restrictions:

Normal/None: Any military hardware produced by private firms, or by the government of Atlasia may be sold to the government in question. However, nuclear material, technology and nuclear weapons may not be sold unless the Senate agrees with the sale of atomic technology to the nation in question.

Partial: Personnel weapons may be sold by private corporations or the state to the country in question. Personnel weapons are weapons, which are carried and operated by one man, i.e. assault rifles, mortars, RPGs, etc. No vehicles, armour, aircraft, or ships may be sold.

Full: No military equipment of any nature may be sold privately or by Atlasia, i.e. no uniforms, guns, vehicles, nothing.

DoEA Policy: Asia and Oceania

Afghanistan: Normal, though we are concerned about corruption, drugs, woman's rights and other issues.
Australia: Normal
Bahrain: Partial military and no economic restrictions.  The Atlasian Government strongly condemns the measures taken against protesters in Bahrain.
Bangladesh: Normal
Bhutan: Normal
Brunei: Partial military and partial economic restrictions
Burma (Myanmar) Full military and partial economic restrictions. We urge for a full transfer to democracy, and the respect for civil liberties and basic political freedoms.
Cambodia: Normal, though we are concerned about corruption and civil liberties.
China: Partial military restrictions and no economic restrictions, though we are very concerned over human rights, and political liberties. We realize that China is a major economic partner and full economic restrictions would be counter-productive to the Atlasian and global economy.
East Timor: Normal
Federated States of Micronesia: Normal
Fiji: Full military and partial economic restrictions.
India: Normal
Indonesia: Normal
Iran: Full military and economic restrictions will remain in place until the Iranian regime makes full, honest and lasting overtures to democracy, as well as fully renouncing any attempt at a nuclear program.
Iraq: Normal, though we have major concerns about corruption and other issues.
Israel: Normal; however, the DoEA urges Israel to end all settlements and work harder towards reaching a settlement to the Palestinian crisis.
Japan: Normal
Jordan: Normal, though we want a full transfer to democracy.
Kazakhstan: Partial military and no economic restrictions. We want a full transfer to democracy.
Kiribati: Normal
Kuwait: Normal.
Kyrgyzstan: Partial military and no economic restrictions
Laos: Normal, though we have concerns about human rights and basic freedoms.
Lebanon: Full military and no economic restrictions.
Malaysia: Partial military and no economic restrictions.
Maldives: Normal
Marshall Islands: Normal
Mongolia: Normal
Nauru: Normal
Nepal: Normal
New Zealand: Normal
North Korea: Full military and economic restrictions
Oman: Partial military and no economic restrictions
Pakistan: Normal, though we are extremely concerned about the apparent role of the ISI in harboring terrorists.
Palau: Normal
Palestine: Normal, though we are gravely concerned by the current political situation. Atlasia supports a two-state solution and would like a democratic and independent state of Palestine in the near future.
Papua New Guinea: Normal
Philippines: Normal
Qatar: Normal, though we want a full transfer to democracy.
Samoa: Normal
Saudi Arabia: Partial military and no economic restrictions. We are concerned about the human rights situation and urge the government to make major democratic reforms.
Singapore: Normal, though we would like a true democracy.
Solomon Islands: Normal
South Korea: Normal
Sri Lanka: Normal, though we are concerned about a few issues. We urge the government to build a modern, peaceful, democratic and multi-ethnic state with peaceful ethnic relations in the wake of the end of the civil war.
Syria: Full military and economic restrictions.  The regime of Bashar al-Assad has committed significant human rights violations against its people, and it is time for Mr. Assad to accept the will of his people and resign his position and allow Syria to become a democratic state.
Tajikistan: Full military and economic restrictions
Thailand: Normal, though we are keeping a close eye on the political situation and we will re-evalute the Free Trade Act with Thailand if need be.
Tonga: Normal
Turkmenistan: Full military and economic restrictions
Tuvalu: Normal
United Arab Emirates: Partial military and no economic restrictions. We are concerned about workers rights and political freedoms.
Uzbekistan: Full military and economic restrictions
Vanuatu: Normal
Vietnam: Normal
Yemen: Normal

I present the full FPR to the Senate and ask a Senator to assume sponsorship of this bill and urge the Senate to approve it, as per the terms of F.L. 32-18: Amendment to the SoEA Role Codification Act.

x Ben, Secretary of External Affairs

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Anti Conscription Amendament

Article VI, Section VIII of The Atlasian Constitution is amended to read:
Neither shall the Republic of Atlasia nor any of its constituent regions enforce compulsory conscription upon any citizen.http://

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Sanity Act

FL 42-2 Game Moderator Reform Act is hereby repealed.

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Miscellaneous Improvements Act

1. The Fifth Amendment to the Proportional Representation Act is repealed.

2. The Regional Legislative Petitions Act is repealed.

3. The RG shall receive a $50,000 bonus for the year 2012, as a reward for a great job handling an excessive workload.

4. A documentary about the life and times of Governor, Senator, and President Bgwah shall be produced and distributed for viewing in 8th grade classrooms, for educational and inspirational purposes.

5. $5 billion shall be appropriated to the Northeast Region for the purpose of infrastructure improvements.

6. An annual celebration of National Ilikeverin Day shall take place in the Capitol on August 16th. Senators will *hughughug* each other to set a positive example.