The Imperial Dominion of the South's Legislature

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Yes, I do have SOME functions, if only for formality's sake. Up for a vote:

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[Mr. Taft Republican]

Well than it is unanimous, the Amendment to the Southeast Militia Initiative passes 3-0. Awaiting signature?

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Congrats Yelnoc, ya gets the job. It was a brutal process, blood sweat and tears, etc, etc. CONGRATS! ! You are now Imperial Speaker for the Imperial Dominion of the South's Legislature, carry yourself with dignity and bring pride to the office. Again.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

First we would need to know the amount of militiamen in total, so I'd put forth the suggestion it not be allowed to exceed a certain number, say 200,000?

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Alright, here goes nothing

3. Paygrade
a. Paygrade on active and reserve militiamen shall equal that of their national counterparts..
b. Specifics http://www.navycs.com/2011-military-pay-chart.html

As  for the officer to enlisted ratio, I'd go 1:6.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

May I just suggest )-7 be changed to something like "Region Marshall" just so as to be unconfused should Atlasia and IDS forces need to coordinate. Or put in: "In cases of cooperation, region militia forces shall be subordinate to the Atlasian Regular forces."

[Mr. Taft Republican]

We've already had to abolish a useless office this year, can't have you slipping into inactivity in one

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Impressment could save us some money .

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Impressment could save us some money .

Ooh, evil.

Evil seems to be the cheapest way.

     Impressing nonconvicts is in violation of Article VIII, Section 15 of the IDS Constitution. Next time there's a natural disaster, do you want convicts accosting your womenfolk under the banner of the Imperial Dominion of the South?

Well, if I may quote General Chest Puller:
"I'll be in the brig with the REAL Marines". If that's not a thumbs up I don't know what is!

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Aye.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Aye.

Sorry Taft, but you only have voting power in the event of vacancies, and Pingvin filled that vacancy.  However, I have always been in favor of removing the office of Viceroy and making the legislature a five-member body.

     With the recent proliferation of willing participants, that seems more a reality now than ever before.

Ahhh damn. But yeah, s'whateva.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Okay, I got dis! This combines both state and local budgets for FY 2011, hope it helps.

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http://books.google.com/books?id=OcRCwccqRNcC&pg=PA209&lpg=PA209&dq=Puerto+Rico+education+spending&source=bl&ots=OHc3MHdmv8&sig=Q9wwCb9YHPztMJ19boZLZNixV_E&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Z4f0TrWuCJDAtgf0o9DQBg&ved=0CGIQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Puerto%20Rico%20education%20spending&f=false

http://www.usgovernmentspending.com/compare_state_education_spend


Leading to at least a necessary 212 Billion Dollars, if to follow from the state spending. Taft do good?

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Gogo gadget budget! I was messaged to open the vote, but it seems Yelnoc can do errything I can

[Mr. Taft Republican]

OH YELNOC YOU'VE MADE THE HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE SOUTHEAST!

THE BILL IS NOW UP FOR VOTING.

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[Mr. Taft Republican]

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Vote. Just to make it official I guess. Expost facto means that aye still counts though.

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[Mr. Taft Republican]

Look! I matter! Darth'splease vote with haste.

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[Mr. Taft Republican]

It passes unanimously, and is now up for the Emperor's signing.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

I agree... the purpose here is to cut the fat and the Viceroy does not have much to do

This is true. I'd agree to this plan. Et tu, Teddy? Anyway, looks like everyone is agreed.

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Vote!

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Ahhhh crap, you're right. It's a good idea,

So add this along with it? The wording could be improved I guess

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[Mr. Taft Republican]

Thank you . Last one out hit the lights...Oh, that's me!

Without further adeu, Darth's, please vote on the measure.

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Added it to the bill.  I had thought about including a transitional provision that would have set up a special election to fill the Class B seats for the first time.  However, the date of their election is less than a month away, so they would have to be elected and then reelected.  The other options are to let PiT choose the replacements, or delay this bill from coming into effect until the time the vote Class B votes are scheduled to begin (with the election for Emperor).  Thoughts?
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[Mr. Taft Republican]

Well then, it's unanimous, the bill passes and awaits signature.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

It looks different from this side of the aisle...Eh, I'll think of something of great importance.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

I can think of no reason to disagree with it.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Aye

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Not having been there, that I can recall, I just have the question...

Why should the government take a role in deciding what school parents are allowed to send their child too?