Northeast Assembly Thread

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Remove their tax exempt status then.

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My parents could get matching money for supporting me of they set up a shady charity fund.

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I think Nathan and Scott will be back soon.

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Mr. Lieutenant, get this chamber in order. Please.

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The proper time is 48 hours and legislation would need reintroduced. Please let the Speaker handle this.

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Mostly everything looks good, except I'm not so sure about one part.

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Would this make progressive taxation and welfare unconstitutional?  If it does, I'll propose an amendment making them not so.

No. It would not.

I might suggest increasing debate time for this.

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This chamber needs more life.

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There was little debate last time and it failed.

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Who decides how many reps each region gets?

There's five Representatives under this constitution.  Perhaps I'm not understanding your questions here..

Well, I mean, why did we lose Representatives? 

To make elections more competitive. Under the current set up anyone who runs can win. I accidentally won a seat with my own write in vote when I was first elected. I believe our Representatives should be elected on their merits as opposed to their presence. With current Representatives likely to move up the political ladder over time, a 7 member Assembly is unsustainable. At the same time, a 5 member Assembly works to ensure that we have adequate representation and difference in viewpoints to accommodate the diverse political leanings of our region.

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I can't support this Constitution if the capital isn't moved.

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I can't support this Constitution if the capital isn't moved.

Why not?  This is a pretty minor thing.  It doesn't change procedure or anything significant.

Just joking man. I'm fine with changing this. Anything to help this pass is good enough for me.

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It is easy to get confused when discussing amendments to an amendment.

Totally understandable.

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The Governor would like to see the impeachment clause changed.

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At the end of the recall section I'd like to add, for clarity purposes: Recalled officials shall forfeit their offices immediately.

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This is a bad time to ask, but does the Lt. Governor do much of anything, or does he just do what the Governor tells him to do?  Can he vote in the GA?

The LG is an Assemblyman now.

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It is a blessing in disguise really.

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It is a blessing in disguise really.

How so?

I don't think it would be likely to pass on a standalone September ballot due to turnout...trying again for the October ballot offers a better chance for passing.

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Isn't this what led to the current economic situation?

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This is just my two cents, but perhaps lowering the 15 billion to something less would be more suitable. If we see success, we can expand the program. The banks have an incentive to loan by having 75% guaranteed but also an incentive to make the right loans as to not lose the other 25%. Obviously that is a good thing. I also suggest removing other entities to protect against fraud. Add more to the list if you like but don't leave it that open ended.

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75% is fine. 100% would be a disaster.

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Great debate we're having, guys...

It could be worse...at least we have a Senator that tries to help. We almost didn't even get that.

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I accept the nomination.

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The Self Defense Act was repealed underrated my term as Speaker FYI.

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The Self Defense Act was repealed underrated my term as Speaker FYI.

What legislation did that?

The SRC Report.

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I encourage Representatives to put the best interests of this region before all and oppose this bill.