Northeast Propositions for the month of February

[Robespierre's Jaw]

It's time once again for any citizen of the Northeast to propose any piece of legislation they want. For a proposed piece of legislation to make it to the February 2008 ballot, it requires the signatures of three Northeast citizens. There will be two weeks to propose and sign legislation. Once those two weeks are up, a vote will take place the weekend of February 16-18. You may begin proposing legislation now.

Thanks,

Rockefeller Republican
_{Lieutenant Governor of the Northeast}

[Robespierre's Jaw]

BUMP

Any propositions anyone?

[Verily]

This is a novel idea, something that I think would be very effective at encouraging participation in Regional legislation. On the other hand, it does add somewhat to our workload. I'm not 100% certain I support it, but here it is anyway.


Legislative Renewal Act

Section 1: Stated Goals
1.   To keep legislation in the Northeast Region up-to-date with current affairs.
2.   To encourage active participation in the legislative proceedings of the Northeast region.

Section 2: Reaffirmation
1.   All legislation passed in the Northeast, save for legislation designed to last for less than one year, shall expire unless reaffirmed annually.
2.   All legislation passed in the corresponding month of all preceding years shall be considered for reaffirmation by the Northeast.
3.   In order that legislation not be turned over arbitrarily on slight changes in Regional ideology, reaffirmation of any legislation shall require only at least forty percent of all voters voting “Aye” or “Nay” in favor.
4.   Legislation being considered for reaffirmation shall be voted upon together with new legislation for that month. In the voting booth, all legislation being reaffirmed rather than newly passed shall be marked as legislation to be reaffirmed.

Section 3: Implementation
This legislation shall be effective for the legislative month of March, 2008 and shall apply to all legislation previously passed in the Northeast, this legislation itself, and all legislation passed in the future.


X Verily

[MAS117]

In my last month of props I ask all people to participate!

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

I plan on dropping some props down here in short order.

[Robespierre's Jaw]

I plan on dropping some props down here in short order.

Thanks Senator much appreciated

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

First Amendment to the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban

Whereas, The Northeast Region passed a ban on smoking "in any and all public places," and,

Whereas, The Northeast Region intended to pass a ban on smoking "in any and all public buildings"; therefore:

Be it resolved by the Northeast General Assembly:

SECTION 1. The Northeast hereby amends the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban, Section 1 to read as follows:

"SECTION 1. The Northeast shall ban the smoking of cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, and marijuana in any and all public buildings."

[MAS117]

First Amendment to the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban

Whereas, The Northeast Region passed a ban on smoking "in any and all public places," and,

Whereas, The Northeast Region intended to pass a ban on smoking "in any and all public buildings"; therefore:

Be it resolved by the Northeast General Assembly:

SECTION 1. The Northeast hereby amends the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban, Section 1 to read as follows:

"SECTION 1. The Northeast shall ban the smoking of cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, and marijuana in any and all public buildings."

x MAS117

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

Northeast Region Traffic Camera Limitation Act

Whereas, The Northeast Region considers the use of traffic cameras to be an unwelcome intrusion and a violation of Northeasterners' right to privacy, and;

Whereas, The Northeast Region finds that some municipalities use traffic cameras in a manner that decreases public safety, such as intentionally shortening the length of yellow lights, and;

Whereas, The Northeast Region considers the use of traffic cameras to be focused more on increasing revenue through the issuance of fines rather than promoting public safety; therefore:

Be it resolved by the Northeast General Assembly:

SECTION 1. The Northeast hereby bans the use of existing traffic cameras for the purposes of issuing fines for infractions not resulting in an accident.

SECTION 2. The Northeast shall continue to permit the use of traffic cameras for the purposes of accident investigation, and for the purposes of issuing fines for moving violations that result in accidents (such as collisions with pedestrians and other vehicles).

SECTION 3. Effective date. The Northeast Region Traffic Camera Limitation Act shall go into effect on May 1, 2008.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

First Amendment to the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban
x Mr. Moderate

Northeast Region Traffic Camera Limitation Act
x Mr. Moderate

[AndrewTX]

First Amendment to the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban

X- AndrewCT

[Hash]

First Amendment to the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban

Whereas, The Northeast Region passed a ban on smoking "in any and all public places," and,

Whereas, The Northeast Region intended to pass a ban on smoking "in any and all public buildings"; therefore:

Be it resolved by the Northeast General Assembly:

SECTION 1. The Northeast hereby amends the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban, Section 1 to read as follows:

"SECTION 1. The Northeast shall ban the smoking of cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, and marijuana in any and all public buildings."

X Hashemite

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Northeast Region Traffic Camera Limitation Act

Whereas, The Northeast Region considers the use of traffic cameras to be an unwelcome intrusion and a violation of Northeasterners' right to privacy, and;

Whereas, The Northeast Region finds that some municipalities use traffic cameras in a manner that decreases public safety, such as intentionally shortening the length of yellow lights, and;

Whereas, The Northeast Region considers the use of traffic cameras to be focused more on increasing revenue through the issuance of fines rather than promoting public safety; therefore:

Be it resolved by the Northeast General Assembly:

SECTION 1. The Northeast hereby bans the use of existing traffic cameras for the purposes of issuing fines for infractions not resulting in an accident.

SECTION 2. The Northeast shall continue to permit the use of traffic cameras for the purposes of accident investigation, and for the purposes of issuing fines for moving violations that result in accidents (such as collisions with pedestrians and other vehicles).

SECTION 3. Effective date. The Northeast Region Traffic Camera Limitation Act shall go into effect on May 1, 2008.

X Rockefeller Republican

Now it's officially on the ballot. I hope you are happy Senator

BTW: There's only one day left to propose legislation and whatnow. Do so if you wish.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

Legislative Renewal Act

X Mr. Moderate

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Legislative Renewal Act
X Rockefeller Republican

The Booth for proposing legislation is now CLOSED. The following will be up for vote this weekend and they are as follows:

• First Amendment to the Northeast Region Indoor Smoking Ban Proposed by Mr. Moderate
  
  
• Northeast Region Traffic Camera Limitation Act Proposed by Mr. Moderate
  
  
• Legislative Renewal Act Proposed by Verily
  
  Voting Booth shall be open soon.

[Robespierre's Jaw]

The Voting Booth is now open. Please vote