Legislation Introduction Thread

[Democratic Hawk]

Original Modifications

I, hereby, introduce this modification to the Welfare Reform Act

Modified Welfare Reform Bill

3. …………; or they shall be eligible to undertake a vocational training course, either college or work-based or a combination of the two, of not less than 20 hours per week. For any shortfall below 40 hours per week, they shall be required to do community service.

4. An initial amount of $2bn shall be appropriated from the Department of the Treasury (Labor Sub-Department) in the Fiscal Year 2007 to provide funding for such vocational training, as specified in Clause 3. The Senate will review this funding on an annual basis, and set it at an amount, at which it may deem appropriate.

However, I have since amended Clause 3 to read:

3.   Any able-bodied Atlasian on public assistance and not currently working shall be required to do 20 hours of community service plus 20 hours of job searching and/or interviews; or they shall be eligible to undertake a vocational training course, either college or work-based or a combination of the two, of 30 hours per week. For any shortfall below 30 hours per week, they shall be required to do community service depending on the total time spent in vocational training

Amended Modifications

I have amended Clause1 and Clause 3 of this Bill; thus the Bill to be introduced is as follows (all modifications are in green )

1.   Atlasians receiving public assistance will be allotted a two year maximum with the following exceptions:
·   a. Disability
·   b. Perpetual care of dependent
·   c. Those undertaking vocational training

2.   Section 8 housing vouchers:

·   a. Maximum two years unrestricted with the following exceptions:
§   i. Disability
§   ii. Over the age of 65
§   iii. Veteran permanently disable in military duty
·   b. Housing shall be rented at the average market value for rent given a two-block radius and the same accommodations.
·   c. Anyone convicted of a felony shall be removed from the program.
·   d. Any minor problems such as noise violations, unkempt property that is the fault of the tenant, or generally disruptive needing a police presence shall be given three chances.

3. Any able-bodied Atlasian on public assistance and not currently working shall be required to do 20 hours of community service plus 20 hours of job searching and/or interviews; or they shall be eligible to undertake a vocational training course, either college or work-based or a combination of the two, of 30 hours per week. For any shortfall below 30 hours per week, they shall be required to do community service depending on the total time spent in vocational training

4. An initial amount of $2bn shall be appropriated from the Department of the Treasury (Labor Sub-Department) in the Fiscal Year 2007 to provide funding for such vocational training, as specified in Clause 3. The Senate will review this funding on an annual basis, and set it at an amount, at which it may deem appropriate

'Hawk'

[Democratic Hawk]

I, hereby, introduce the following emergency resolution:

Senate Emergency Resolution: The Puerto Rico Crisis

1. The Senate, hereby, opposes True Independent's initiated coup in Puerto Rico, his siezing of all its armed force, and those in the Caribbean, and him instituting a draft

2. The Senate, hereby, resolves that diplomatic efforts are to begin immediately in an effort to resolve this crisis

3. The Senate, hereby, appoints Southeast Governor, Cosmo Kramer, as General of the Armies of the United States of Atlasia as a precautionary move

4. The Senate, hereby, appropriates initial military funding of $5bn, for the purposes of defending Atlasia, should True Independent launch a military invasion against Atlasia

5. The Senate, hereby, resolves that in the event of Atlasia and True Independent reaching a settlement that Puerto Rico be immediately considered for Statehood

'Hawk'

[Democratic Hawk]

I, hereby, introduce the following emergency resolution:

Senate Emergency Resolution: The Puerto Rico Crisis

1. The Senate, hereby, opposes True Independent's initiated coup in Puerto Rico, his siezing of all its armed force, and those in the Caribbean, and him instituting a draft

2. The Senate, hereby, resolves that diplomatic efforts are to begin immediately in an effort to resolve this crisis

3. The Senate, hereby, appoints Southeast Governor, Cosmo Kramer, as General of the Armies of the Republic of Atlasia as a precautionary measure

4. The Senate, hereby, appropriates initial military funding of $5bn, for the purposes of defending Atlasia, should True Independent launch a military invasion against Atlasia

5. The Senate, hereby, resolves that in the event of Atlasia and True Independent reaching a settlement that Puerto Rico be immediately considered for Statehood

'Hawk'

Since the point was raised by Governor Jas, I must stress, that is his capacity of General of the Armies, Preston is still subordinate to the President, in the latter's capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Atlasia

I have amended the resolution to read:

3. The Senate, hereby, appoints Southeast Governor, Cosmo Kramer, as General of the Armies of the Republic of Atlasia as a precautionary measure

'Hawk'

[Democratic Hawk]

I, hereby, introduce the following emergency resolution:

Senate Emergency Resolution: The Puerto Rico Crisis

1. The Senate, hereby, opposes True Independent's initiated coup in Puerto Rico, his siezing of all its armed force, and those in the Caribbean, and him instituting a draft

2. The Senate, hereby, resolves that diplomatic efforts are to begin immediately in an effort to resolve this crisis

3. The Senate, hereby, appoints Southeast Governor, Cosmo Kramer, as General of the Armies of the Republic of Atlasia as a precautionary measure

4. The Senate, hereby, appropriates initial military funding of $5bn, for the purposes of defending Atlasia, should True Independent launch a military invasion against Atlasia

5. The Senate, hereby, resolves that in the event of Atlasia and True Independent reaching a settlement that Puerto Rico be immediately considered for Statehood

'Hawk'

Since the point was raised by Governor Jas, I must stress, that is his capacity of General of the Armies, Preston is still subordinate to the President, in the latter's capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Atlasia

I have amended the resolution to read:

3. The Senate, hereby, appoints Southeast Governor, Cosmo Kramer, as General of the Armies of the Republic of Atlasia as a precautionary measure

'Hawk'

I have been advised on good authority that Clause 3 of this resolution is unconstitutional since for the Senate to make a military appointment would infringe on the rights of the President as chief executive and Commander-in-Chief

Therefore, I withdraw this resolution

Might I suggest that given the gravity of the situation in Puerto Rico that Senator MasterJedi's Puerto Rico Statehood Bill be moved up the Senate agenda, if that is is possible

'Hawk'

[Democratic Hawk]

Corporate Benevolent Fund Bill

Section 1

1. This Act hereby allows companies Atlasian registered companies, who have operations in Atlasia, to establish Corporate Benevolent Funds.

2. Such Funds are to operate on a regional basis, with one fund for each of the five regions of Atlasia: the Mideast, the Midwest, the Northeast, the Pacific and the Southeast.

3. Membership of such funds is to be on a voluntary basis.

4. The terms and conditions, rules and regulations, of such Funds are to be established by companies party to the Fund.

Section 2

1. This Act, hereby, allows all companies party to such Funds to contribute 5% of their pre-tax profits in return for a commitment for their contributing 5% of their net profits for the purpose of financing such Funds.

Section 3

1. These Funds will come into effect from 1st January 2008.

'Hawk'

[Democratic Hawk]

I worked in liasion with TCash on this Bill, therefore, I, hereby,introduce this

Notification of Federal Election Polling Hours Bill

1. This Act, hereby, instructs the Secretary of Forum Affairs; or, in his absence, the Deputy Secretary of Forum Affairs, to publicy notify registered voters of Federal Election Polling Hours in both the:

a. Fantasy Elections Forum; and
b. the Voting Booth.

2. This Act, hereby, instructs the Secretary of Forum Affairs; or, in his absence, the Deputy Secretary of Forum Affairs to give three days notice of Federal Election Polling Hours.

'Hawk'

[Democratic Hawk]

I worked in liasion with TCash on this Bill, therefore, I, hereby,introduce this

Notification of Federal Election Polling Hours Bill

1. This Act, hereby, instructs the Secretary of Forum Affairs; or, in his absence, the Deputy Secretary of Forum Affairs, to publicy notify registered voters of Federal Election Polling Hours in both the:

a. Fantasy Elections Forum; and
b. the Voting Booth.

2. This Act, hereby, instructs the Secretary of Forum Affairs; or, in his absence, the Deputy Secretary of Forum Affairs to give three days notice of Federal Election Polling Hours.

'Hawk'

Scratch this. I will shortly be re-introducing the intent of this Bill as an amendment to the Electoral System Reform Act. The Secretary of Forum Affairs has brought to this to my attention

'Hawk'

[Democratic Hawk]

In light of the Flexi_Time Amendment being ratified by the Regions, I introduce the following additional clause - in green - to Section 10: Administration of Voting Booths of the Electoral System Reform Act:

Modified Electoral System Reform Act

===Section 10: Administration of Voting Booths===
1. Whenever possible, the Secretary of Forum Affairs, or the Deputy Secretary of Forum Affairs, shall be the administrator of the voting booth. If both shall be absent or unable to administer the voting booth, then the President shall designate an executive officer to do so instead.
2. The administrator of a voting booth shall be free to design the ballot as he or she sees fit, as long as the content of the ballot is clear and unambiguous.
3. The administrator of a voting booth shall post links to all relevant statute regarding electoral law on the ballot.
4. The administrator of a voting booth shall give registered voters three days advance public notice, in both the Fantasy Elections Forum and the Voting Booth, of the hours in which voting shall take place

'Hawk'

[Democratic Hawk]

There may be a possible further amendment to the ERSB from Brandon H. Could this be included with the above, but voted on separately, or not; or would I need to introduce it separately?

'Hawk'