S.20.4.9 - Christmas Cheer Act [DEBATE]

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I personally don't actually mind Merry Christmas. I'd object more stridently if you were considered a very bad person by wider society for not celebrating it (regardless of religion or identity), but there's no evidence for that kind of status quo really existing.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.

Wait lmao why haven't these been talked about. III seems discriminatory, and VI probably s with coverage in Lincoln and Fremont and might violate some censorship laws lol

Yeah VI clearly can't be done given how programming is based on media markets, not state or county. Philadelphia's media market for instance covers all of Southeast PA, most of South Jersey, and Delaware's two northern counties. St. Louis' media market covers much of Illinois, including East Saint Louis and much of the Little Egypt region. Also Cincinnati's media market extends into Northeast Kentucky. So, yeah this isn't working, unless you specifically exempt these media markets from it, and there might be more, media markets are a mess, look at this picture:


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_television_markets#/media/File:United_States_Designated_Market_Areas_2013.svg

VI is a nice idea in theory. Unfortunately, given the media market issue, it works better as a nationwide thing and not a South-specific thing.

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

Honestly I'm against the coal mine reward too.  Coal mines are being phased out across Atlasia.  We don't want to reward corporations who profit off of destroying our planet.

It's not even going to the workers either.  How evil can you get?

We need coal mines for the coal we're about to send to Labor office holders

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

56 more hours to submit amendments! We're going to vote on every change that has been proposed after that time.

[tmthforu94]

Here is a comprehensive amendment I am offering just to show where my head is at on each section/clause:

AN ACT
to make Christmas wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

[Harvey Updyke Jr🌹]

AN ACT
to make Christmas winter break wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Holiday Relief Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume anything they please
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume anything they please
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume anything they please
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume anything they please

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas holiday card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas Happy Holidays from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God Dave and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots Coal will have an additional 6% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves workers employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.
VII. $250 "bonus" stimulus checks will be mailed to every regional citizen.  These checks will serve as a supplement to those distributed by the Atlasian federal government to provide relief during the SARS-covid-II pandemic.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500 125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

This endeavor will be funded by the aforementioned tax hike on coal.

Here is my amended version of the bill.  Cut the garnish, add the meat and potatoes.

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

AN ACT
to make Christmas winter break wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Holiday Relief Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume anything he pleases
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume anything they please
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume anything they please
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume anything they please

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas holiday card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas Happy Holidays from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God Dave and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots Coal will have an additional 6% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves workers employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.
VII. $250 "bonus" stimulus checks will be mailed to every regional citizen.  These checks will serve as a supplement to those distributed by the Atlasian federal government to provide relief during the SARS-covid-II pandemic.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500 125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

This endeavor will be funded by the aforementioned tax hike on coal.

Here is my amended version of the bill.  Cut the garnish, add the meat and potatoes.

This is a godawful amendment and I will be instructing Santa and his reindeer to deliver extra coal to you on Christmas for suggesting it.

I'll put up the stimulus checks as a separate amendment, but I'll be voting the rest of your bill down when I put it up on the floor.

[fhtagn]

AN ACT
to make Christmas winter break wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Holiday Relief Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume anything he pleases
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume anything they please
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume anything they please
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume anything they please

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas holiday card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas Happy Holidays from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God Dave and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots Coal will have an additional 6% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves workers employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.
VII. $250 "bonus" stimulus checks will be mailed to every regional citizen.  These checks will serve as a supplement to those distributed by the Atlasian federal government to provide relief during the SARS-covid-II pandemic.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500 125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

This endeavor will be funded by the aforementioned tax hike on coal.

Here is my amended version of the bill.  Cut the garnish, add the meat and potatoes.

Your amended version assumes the Governor will always be a he.

Sounds a bit sexist...

[S019]

AN ACT
to make Christmas winter break wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Holiday Relief Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume anything he pleases
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume anything they please
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume anything they please
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume anything they please

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas holiday card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas Happy Holidays from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God Dave and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots Coal will have an additional 6% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves workers employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.
VII. $250 "bonus" stimulus checks will be mailed to every regional citizen.  These checks will serve as a supplement to those distributed by the Atlasian federal government to provide relief during the SARS-covid-II pandemic.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500 125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

This endeavor will be funded by the aforementioned tax hike on coal.

Here is my amended version of the bill.  Cut the garnish, add the meat and potatoes.

This is a godawful amendment and I will be instructing Santa and his reindeer to deliver extra coal to you on Christmas for suggesting it.

I'll put up the stimulus checks as a separate amendment, but I'll be voting the rest of your bill down when I put it up on the floor.

TIL that Santa is actually real and not just a lie told by your parents

[Harvey Updyke Jr🌹]

AN ACT
to make Christmas winter break wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Holiday Relief Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume anything he pleases
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume anything they please
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume anything they please
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume anything they please

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas holiday card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas Happy Holidays from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God Dave and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots Coal will have an additional 6% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves workers employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.
VII. $250 "bonus" stimulus checks will be mailed to every regional citizen.  These checks will serve as a supplement to those distributed by the Atlasian federal government to provide relief during the SARS-covid-II pandemic.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500 125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

This endeavor will be funded by the aforementioned tax hike on coal.

Here is my amended version of the bill.  Cut the garnish, add the meat and potatoes.

Your amended version assumes the Governor will always be a he.

Sounds a bit sexist...

Was thinking of the current -- already amended it

AN ACT
to make Christmas winter break wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Holiday Relief Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume anything they please
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume anything they please
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume anything they please
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume anything they please

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas holiday card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas Happy Holidays from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God Dave and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots Coal will have an additional 6% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves workers employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.
VII. $250 "bonus" stimulus checks will be mailed to every regional citizen.  These checks will serve as a supplement to those distributed by the Atlasian federal government to provide relief during the SARS-covid-II pandemic.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500 125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

This endeavor will be funded by the aforementioned tax hike on coal.

[fhtagn]

AN ACT
to make Christmas winter break wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Holiday Relief Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume anything he pleases
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume anything they please
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume anything they please
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume anything they please

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas holiday card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas Happy Holidays from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God Dave and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots Coal will have an additional 6% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves workers employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.
VII. $250 "bonus" stimulus checks will be mailed to every regional citizen.  These checks will serve as a supplement to those distributed by the Atlasian federal government to provide relief during the SARS-covid-II pandemic.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500 125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

This endeavor will be funded by the aforementioned tax hike on coal.

Here is my amended version of the bill.  Cut the garnish, add the meat and potatoes.

This is a godawful amendment and I will be instructing Santa and his reindeer to deliver extra coal to you on Christmas for suggesting it.

I'll put up the stimulus checks as a separate amendment, but I'll be voting the rest of your bill down when I put it up on the floor.

TIL that Santa is actually real and not just a lie told by your parents

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

AN ACT
to make Christmas winter break wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Holiday Relief Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume anything he pleases
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume anything they please
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume anything they please
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume anything they please

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas holiday card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas Happy Holidays from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God Dave and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots Coal will have an additional 6% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves workers employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.
VII. $250 "bonus" stimulus checks will be mailed to every regional citizen.  These checks will serve as a supplement to those distributed by the Atlasian federal government to provide relief during the SARS-covid-II pandemic.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500 125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

This endeavor will be funded by the aforementioned tax hike on coal.

Here is my amended version of the bill.  Cut the garnish, add the meat and potatoes.

This is a godawful amendment and I will be instructing Santa and his reindeer to deliver extra coal to you on Christmas for suggesting it.

I'll put up the stimulus checks as a separate amendment, but I'll be voting the rest of your bill down when I put it up on the floor.

TIL that Santa is actually real and not just a lie told by your parents

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

The following amendments will be voted on. Vote AYE, NAY, or abstain on each of these amendments. You can vote the same way on all three if you wish. Any inconsistencies will be worked out if multiple amendments are voted in.


Amendment 1

AN ACT
to make Christmas wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

Amendment 2

AN ACT
to make Christmas winter break wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Holiday Relief Act

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume anything they please
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume anything they please
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume anything they please
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume anything they please

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas holiday card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas Happy Holidays from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God Dave and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots Coal will have an additional 6% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. All elected officials of the Labor party who reside in the South will be sent coal in the mail.
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. The winning mine must send the southern government their highest quality coal possible. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves workers employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021
VI. All cable news networks will be required to run Holiday movies from 8 PM to 10 PM on the week of December 21 - December 25. It's time to take a break from the news.
VII. $250 "bonus" stimulus checks will be mailed to every regional citizen.  These checks will serve as a supplement to those distributed by the Atlasian federal government to provide relief during the SARS-covid-II pandemic.


Section 5: Funding

I. Labor party officeholders Benson will send a $500 125,000 check from their salary to the Southern government to make up for their war on coal and Christmas

This endeavor will be funded by the aforementioned tax hike on coal.

Amendment 3:

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"

48 hours to vote.

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

My votes:

Amendment 1: AYE
Amendment 2: NAY
Amendment 3: NAY

[tmthforu94]

AM1: Aye
AM2: Nay
AM3: Nay - fyi, "Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays" would be my preference as it pays homage to the Christmas season while also acknowledging and celebrating Hannukah, New Years and Kwanza (plus others I may be missing).

[reagente]

Amendment 1: Aye
Amendment 2: Nay
Amendment 3: Nay

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

AN ACT
to make Christmas winter break wholesome again

Section 2: Costumes

On ChristmasDuring December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume anything they please
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume anything they please
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume anything they please
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume anything they please

Amendment two should just be the removal of section two.

[tmthforu94]

Christmas is in less than a week, this should be wrapped (pun intended) up soon otherwise it is moot.

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

With a vote of 3 Aye's - 1 Nay's - 1 Abstain, the first amendment has been adopted.

The second and third amendment have failed with a vote of 1 Aye's - 3 Nay's - 1 Abstain.

We will now be moving towards a vote on the final bill:

AN ACT
to make Christmas wholesome again

Section 1: Naming and Definitions.

I. The name of this act shall be: Christmas Cheer Act

Section 2: Costumes

During December, the following costumes will be worn in the chamber:
I. The Governor will wear a Santa costume
II. The southern speaker will wear an Elf costume
III. The southern delegates will wear a Reindeer costume
III. The southern deputy speaker will wear a Rudolph costume

Section 3: Christmas Card
I. A Christmas card of Benson will be sent to everyone in the South. The Christmas card will say, "Merry Christmas from the Benson family. We wish you the best during these trying times. The Coronavirus pandemic and economic recession has put a lot of stress on everyone. Let the people around you know that they are loved during the holidays, and may God and the South always be with you. Times may be Ruff, but we'll have a bone together when the dust is settled." - Benson

Section 4: Christmas Goodies

I. All "Happy Holidays" signs on government property will be changed to "Merry Christmas"
II. Carrots will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
III. Chocolate and hot chocolate will have a 0% tax rate until March 1, 2021
IV. A $100,000 check will be written to the coal mine with the best Labor standards. Only coal mines that employ 50 employees or more are eligible to win this contest. This shall be funded from regional reserves.
V. All Elves employed in the south must be guaranteed $200 extra hazard pay until January 1, 2021


Section 5: Funding

I. Benson will send a $125,000 check to the Southern government

Voting period will be 24 hours so we can get this bill done ASAP.

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

AYE

[Harvey Updyke Jr🌹]

Internet outage = completely missed it.  DTC said he'd allow my amendment votes.

1st Nay
2nd Aye
3rd Aye

Vote on the bill as is:  NAY

[tmthforu94]

Aye

[reagente]

aye

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

This bill passed with 3 Ayes - 1 Nay - 1 Abstain.

It now goes to the governors desk

[President Punxsutawney Phil]