S.20.4.9 - Christmas Cheer Act [DEBATE]

[tmthforu94]

Some amendments will be needed, but I love to see Section 3!!!

[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

[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).

[tmthforu94]

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

[tmthforu94]

Aye