Midwest Surplus Bill

[windjammer]

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Sponsor: Windjammer

[windjammer]

Well, I don't want the Alping to forget that there was a surplus in 2013 . I believe we should use these funds for exceptional purposes!

[GAworth]

I have reservations, but none strong enough to oppose it.

[Lumine]

An interesting proposal, having the surplus going to an emergency fund is a great idea. Requiring consent from the Althing and the Governor is also a good idea, but I want to go further:

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As a former Archduke, I would like to avoid leaving that office outside regional decisions.

[windjammer]

Amendment friendly.

[GAworth]

Should the legislation state that any law which will use the Fund, should state outright that it will $x from the Fund?

[windjammer]

Should the legislation state that any law which will use the Fund, should state outright that it will $x from the Fund?

Could you reformulate please? I'm sorry I'm not American/English so I don't understand!

[GAworth]

Sorry, it wasn't a well worded statement. Basically my question is how will we know if the emergency fund will be used by a piece of legislation/program/spending proposal?

[windjammer]

Well, it's a "surplus" that is accumulated, so I don't see the problem. It won't be used except if we want to use it!

[windjammer]

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I call a 48 hour vote

[GAworth]

Abstain

[windjammer]

up

[Thomas D]

Aye

[Sec. of State Superique]

Usually surplus are used to pay debt... :/

[windjammer]

Usually surplus are used to pay debt... :/

So where is the problem with this bill?

[windjammer]

This bill passes

[ilikeverin]

ftr.