12th Lincoln General Court Legislation Introduction Thread

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Citizen proposal. 

Mr. Dennis Millhouse, a citizen of the Region of Lincoln (for himself) proposes

AN AMENDMENT

Clarifying certain powers of the General Court.

SECTION I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article I Section 4 of the Lincoln Constitution is amended as follows:

"4. The General Court shall elect its speaker and other officers. It shall have sole authority to determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member of the Court"


SECTION II. ENACTMENT

This amendment shall take effect immediately upon ratification.

 

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OK, I have an idea for a bill.  The problem is, I'm not sure if it's totally applicable here; it depends on which state's laws we are using for certain statutes/topics not already covered in the Lincoln Code of Laws. 

Anywho, if we're using New Jersey law for that precedent, this works as a submission.  If not...hey, it's the idea that counts, LOL. 

Mr. MILLHOUSE, for himself, introduces

A BILL

Concerning the maximum sentence for the crime of unlicensed broadcasting.

SECTION I. BILL NAME

This bill may be known as the "Reduced Penalties for Unlicensed Broadcasters (REPUB) Act". 


SECTION II. FINDINGS

The General Court finds the following:

 1. The laws of the State of New Jersey forbid any person from making “a radio transmission of energy…unless the person obtains a license, or an exemption from licensure, from the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to 47 U.S.C. s.301, or other applicable federal law or regulation”. 

 2. Under this law, violators are “guilty of a crime of the fourth degree”, and thus may be sentenced to up to eighteen (18) months in jail (with a nine (9) month presumptive sentence).  (Reference New Jersey Legislative Statutes 2C:33-23.1-2)

 3. By precedent, this law is applicable on a region-wide basis. 

 4. The Region has a compelling interest in the promotion of free speech, whether on or off the air. 

 5. Restrictions such as the one at issue serve to undermine the cause described in Clause 4. 


SECTION III. PROVISIONS

 1. A person who engages in unlicensed broadcasting shall be liable for conviction of a misdemeanor crime.

 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the maximum sentence for a conviction under this statute shall be imprisonment for a period no more than twelve (12) months, with the maximum possible presumptive sentence being no more than six (6) months.


SECTION IV. ENACTMENT

This Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage into law.

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Mr. Millhouse (for himself) proposes

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating the University of Connecticut Men's Basketball team
for winning the 2023 NCAA National Championship.

WHEREAS, on Monday, April 3, 2023, the University of Connecticut Huskies (the "Huskies") defeated the San Diego State University Aztecs by a score of 76 to 59;

WHEREAS, by virtue of their victory, the Huskies have captured the 2022-23 Division I Men’s Basketball Championship of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (heretofore referred to as the “NCAA”);

WHEREAS, this is the fifth such championship won by the Huskies;

WHEREAS, this victory is a team accolade involving the talents and efforts of many individuals, including Adama Sanogo, Alex Karaban, Andre Jackson, Jordan Hawkins, Tristen Newton, head coach Dan Hurley, and the rest of the players and coaching staff of the Huskies; and

WHEREAS, the tenacity and good sportsmanship shown by the Huskies is a credit not only to the University of Connecticut and the State of Connecticut, but to all citizens of the Region of Lincoln: Now, therefore, be it


RESOLVED, that the General Court of Lincoln -

 (1) congratulates the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball team, as well as their loyal fans, on becoming NCAA National Champions; and

 (2) respectfully directs the Clerk of the General Court to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to -

   (a) the University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Team;

   (b) the Director of Athletics of the University of Connecticut, Mr. David Benedict;

   (c) the Head Coach of the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball team, Mr. Dan Hurley; and

   (d) the President of the University of Connecticut, Ms. Radenka Maric.