Commonwealth of Frémont • 19th Parliament

[Anna Komnene]

I accept the nomination with thanks to YE.

[Anna Komnene]

Thanks everyone. I'm looking forward to a fun and productive session together.

Feel free to introduce your legislation here, and I will bring it to the floor for debate. It can be as long or as short as you like. We can always flesh it out (or cut it down!) later.

[Anna Komnene]

For our new members, I encourage you to check out the Standing Rules to get an idea of how parliament works. My PM box is open if you ever have any questions.

[Anna Komnene]

Is that up to date?

It's what was being used when I came into parliament, so AFAIK, yes.

[Anna Komnene]

Introducing an amendment to the Standing Orders Article II, Section 3.

It helps to make the legislative body more open to everyone and could come in handy now that we have more members this session.

3) The number of threads open to all legislation introduced by Members of Parliament or the First Minister shall be limited to six (6). The first four slots shall be reserved for ordinary legislation introduced by Members of Parliament or the First Minister. The final two slots shall be reserved for emergencies at the speaker's discretion. The Speaker shall move legislation to these threads in the order in which it was introduced in the thread specified in (1). Priority may be given to legislation sponsored by members without anything currently sponsored on the floor.

[Anna Komnene]

A BILL
To identify, prepare, and respond to risks of climate disaster.

Be it enacted by the Parliament of Frémont assembled;

Section 1. Title

This legislation may be cited as the Climate Preparedness and Response Act or the CPR Act.

Section 2. Climate Preparedness and Response Commission

1. A multi-disciplinary commission shall be established under the purview of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to monitor and mitigate threats of climate disaster.
2. The First Minister shall appoint members to the commission to be composed of scientists from three separate institutions, including one climatologist; representatives from public works and utilities, emergency management, and health; and individuals with expertise in the diverse geographies of the region.
3. The commission shall compile a report on projected changes in weather, water availability, sea levels, power supply maintenance and availability, and disaster mitigation strategies across the region for a period of:
a. Five years beginning with the next even-numbered year; and
b. At least 20 years and not longer than 50 years beginning with the next even-numbered year.

Section 3. Weatherizing the Grid

1. Power supply providers within the region shall submit annual reports to the Climate Preparedness and Response Commission, demonstrating that they have:
a. Weatherized their equipment to withstand projected weather patterns.
b. Evaluated and addressed risks to their ability to provide a stable power supply during adverse weather conditions.
c. Established contingency plans to mitigate large scale power outages.
2. Power supply providers shall be subject to inspection and review by the Climate Preparedness and Response Commission.

Section 4. Climate Disaster Response Assistance

1. $500 million shall be set aside annually to establish programs and services that respond to officially declared climate disasters, as well as to provide assistance to victims.
2. A hotline shall be established where individuals may report issues related to officially declared climate disasters.
3. The Region will cooperate with the government of the Republic of Atlasia in finding shelter for any victims of officially declared climate disasters, including immigrants and those who have been granted refugee status.

Section 5. Incentives for Individuals to Weatherize their Homes

1. A tax rebate of up to $3000 will be made available to all individuals that agree to weatherize their homes, including:
a. Contracting a Home Energy Audit to identify weatherization needs
b. Window and Door Repair and Replacement
c. Adding insulation
d. Other weatherization and climate mitigation strategies endorsed by the Commission

Section 6. Effectiveness

1. This act shall be effective immediately upon passage.

[Anna Komnene]

A BILL
To honor Lumine's contributions to the advancement of performing arts in the Republic of Atlasia.

Be it enacted by the Parliament of Frémont assembled;

Section 1. Title

This legislation may be cited as the Lumine Act.

Section 2. Naming the Regional Center for the Arts

1. Whereas, the Reuental Media Group has received near universal and unrivaled acclaim for such distinguished musicals as The Convention, The Death of Kings, Discord, and The Atlasians.
2. Whereas, said musicals have contributed to the advancement of performing arts and history throughout the Republic of Atlasia by fostering a spirit of fellowship, camaraderie, and joy.
3. Whereas, the Commonwealth of Frémont wishes to honor LumineVonReuental for his contributions in the performing arts, as well as his distinguished service to the region in a myriad of public offices.
4. The Frémontian Center for the Arts established under the Sacagawea Regional Heritage Act is hereby renamed the Lumine Regional Center for the Arts.

Section 3. Reuental Media Group Historical Repository

1. $5 million is appropriated to the Lumine Regional Center for the Arts for the purpose of establishing a Reuental Media Group Historical Repository for preserving and displaying costumes, props, photographs, scripts, personal artifacts, posters, and other vintage memorabilia from Reuental Media Group musicals.

Section 4. Subsidizing Low Cost Performances

1. $20 million is appropriated annually to the Lumine Regional Center for the Arts for the purpose of covering all operating expenses on the condition that the center provide reduced cost ticket options for students from schools in low income areas.

Section 5. Support for School Drama Programs and Scholarship Fund

1. $50 million is appropriated annually for the Lumine Regional Center for the Arts to provide programs and assistance to school drama programs in the region, as well as to establish a scholarship fund to help students with financial needs attend college to study theater, dance, or other performing arts.
2. At least one musical from the Reuental Media Group collection shall be put on per year, to be performed by a cast and crew of scholarship fund recipients.

Section 6. Effectiveness

1. This act shall be effective immediately upon passage.

[Anna Komnene]

A BILL
To foster coordination and promotion of small business in Frémont

Be it enacted by the Parliament of Frémont assembled;

Section 1. Title

This legislation may be cited as the Frémont Small Business Network Act.

Section 2. Frémont Small Business Network

1. The Frémont Small Business Network (FSBN) is established under the purview of the Ministry of Commerce to foster collaboration, coordination, and promotion of small businesses in the region.
2. The Ministry of Commerce shall be responsible for approving eligible businesses for the network, administering grants and funds for conferences, and hosting a website for the network.
3. The FSBN shall elect officers from within its own members in order to oversee day-to-day operations and events of the network, including the annual conference.

Section 3. Eligibility

1. Any business is eligible to join the FSBN, provided that it meets the following criteria:
a) Privately owned
b) All locations based in Frémont
c) Less than 500 employees

Section 4. Grants for Advertising and Events

1. $500 million is appropriated to fund grants for advertising and events run by FSBN members. Eligible marketing campaigns and events should highlight contributions to the local community or to the Frémont region.

Section 5. Annual Conference

1. The FSBN shall host an annual conference within the region for the purpose of coordinating small businesses, identifying new growth strategies, sharing expertise, promoting small businesses in Frémont, and other associated goals of the FSBN.

Section 6. Preferred Status for Government Purchases

1. Frémont government agencies shall give preference to FSBN members when making purchases for day-to-day operations, where possible.

Section 7. Effectiveness

1. This act shall be effective August 1, 2021.

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A BILL
To create a pipeline from farm to food bank to provide for those in need

Be it enacted by the Parliament of Frémont assembled;

Section 1. Title

This legislation may be cited as the Keep Feeding Frémonters Act.

Section 2. Extension of FFRB and Reauthorization of FFA

1. The Frémont Farm Relief Bureau is extended through the end of 2021.
2. Sections 2-4 of the Feed Frémonters Act are reauthorized through the end of 2021.

Section 3. Funding

1. $100 million is allocated to finance purchases and leases reauthorized under this act.

Section 4. Effectiveness

1. This act shall be effective immediately upon passage.

[Anna Komnene]

Well said Lumine. It's been wonderful to share the parliament floor with such a thoughtful and diverse group of people like you all. May the future of parliament be just as bright. Hurrah! 🍾