SENATE BILL: Atlasia Territorial Statehood Act (Passed)

[Fmr. Representative Encke]

Furthermore, these people are Atlasian citizens and pay Atlasian taxes. They deserve representation.

Remember, however, that adding these territories to the regions would force them to pay extra regional taxes, many of which fund projects that will never provide them any benefit.

[Fmr. Representative Encke]

Have these territories expressed that they want statehood?

Reiterating this again. It was my understanding that at least some of these territories have been pushing for more INDEPENDENCE from the United States IRL. Has it been shown to be different in-game? Right out of the gate, I would be hesitant to get on board with this without vocalized support from each territory that statehood is what they want. This change would also require a constitutional amendment.

As Deputy GM, I will confirm that the situation in Atlasia regarding these territories' opinions about statehood is the same as it is IRL.

[Fmr. Representative Encke]

Since the president will veto the bill in its current form, I'm rescinding the motion for a final vote in order to wait for the GM to conduct simulated referendums.

I am still opposed to the bill for reasons I've stated earlier mind you, though I guess I might think about it depending on the referendum results.

Well, before the GM department does anything, first you need to mandate referendums in each territory.