Northeast Assembly Thread

[Barnes]

With three ayes, one nay, one abstention, and one no vote, the override of the Governor's veto has passed.

[Barnes]

Amendment to the Northeast Pornography and Age of Consent Act

1. Section 2, Clause 1 is hereby amended to include "All those persons of 16 years of age or older not incarcerated for crimes shall have the right to give consent to engage in sexual acts with other persons of 16 years of age or older."

2. "Any person of 21 years of age or older who engages in a sexual act with a person of 17 years or younger is guilty of statutory rape." is amended to read "Any person of 21 years of age or older who engages in a sexual act with a person younger than the age of 16 is guilty of statutory rape."

Sponsor: Rep. Hamilton

The motion is that the Bill be considered.

All of that opinion say "Aye," to the contrary, "No." The Ayes have it.

The sponsor, Representative Hamilton, has the floor.

[Barnes]

The Veto Over-ride vote passed.

The question is:

That - Debate on the Economic Recovery Tax Bill 2009 be now resumed.

All of that opinion say "Aye," to the contrary, "no," I believe the Ayes have it.

Debate is resumed.

Actually, I think we're getting ready to vote on the age of consent bill.  I would appreciate it if my Economic Recovery Tax Bill of 2009 is taken up next, though.

We need a final vote. And your bill is next.

That's correct. Debating on the Age of Consent Bill ends tomorrow, and then a final vote lasts for twenty-four hours. And I will be placing the Economic Recovery Tax Bill of 2009 as the next Bill to be considered.

[Barnes]

I hereby open up a final vote on this bill, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain. Voting lasts twenty-four hours.

Amendment to the Northeast Pornography and Age of Consent Act

1. Section 3, Clause 1 is deleted and replaced with the following "All those persons of 16 years of age or older, not incarcerated for crimes, shall have the right to give consent to engage in sexual acts with other persons of 16 years of age or older."

2. "Any person of 21 years of age or older who engages in a sexual act with a person of 17 years or younger is guilty of statutory rape." is amended to read "Any person of 21 years of age or older who engages in a sexual act with a person younger than the age of 16 is guilty of statutory rape."

[Barnes]

With all Representatives having voted, I end voting on this bill.

With six ayes, and zero nays, this Bill has passed unanimously.



Since, this is an Amendment to an already existing law, does it require the Governor's signature?

[Barnes]

Alright, well I present the Bill to the Governor for his signature or veto.

[Barnes]

Economic Recovery Tax Act of 2009
Three sections shall be added to the Northeast Tax Code as follows:

1.  Investment Tax Credit
(a) All individual and corporate taxpayers shall be entitled to a tax credit equal to the full amount of any capital expenditure made during the 2009 tax year that would otherwise have been required to be depreciated over time under the Northeast Tax Code.
(b) This tax credit shall be subject to recapture if a taxpayer sells or otherwise disposes of the capital asset subject to this credit before the end of the period during which such capital asset would have been required to be depreciated under the Northeast Tax Code but for the provisions of Section 1(a).
(c) The Northeast Tax Commissioner shall have the power to issue regulations preventing the abuse of Section 1(a).

2. Making Work Pay Tax Credit
(a) All individual taxpayers shall be entitled to a $1,000 tax credit against earned income in the 2009 tax year.
(b) The availability of this credit shall not be subject to any income limitations otherwise provided in the Northeast Tax Code.
(c) This credit shall not be refundable.

3. Taxation of Unemployment Benefits
The first $25,000 of unemployment benefits received during each of the 2009 and 2010 tax years shall not be subject to tax under the Northeast Tax Code.

Effective Date
This Act shall be effective for income received during the 2009 and, where specified, 2010 tax years, regardless of whether earned before the date hereof.

Sponsor: Rep. Ciync

The motion is that the Bill be considered.

All of that opinion say "Aye," to the contrary, "No." The Ayes have it.

The sponsor, Representative cinyc, has the floor.

[Barnes]

I have a question for the President.

Is there a schedulde for order of bill for consideration and, if so, can you publish that order

Thank you.

Well, I'm trying to do it by the order in which they were introduced in the Legislation thread.  And since cinyc very kindly tabled his Bill, so we could debate changes to the SOAP, I feel obliged to go back to it.

Certain things, I believe, require immediate attention, such as the Constitutional Amendment to limit the number of Reps., proposed by Hamilton. Which will probably be the first or second Bill considered in the next Assembly.

[Barnes]

Certain things, I believe, require immediate attention, such as the Constitutional Amendment to limit the number of Reps., proposed by Hamilton. Which will probably be the first or second Bill considered in the next Assembly.

Don't. I'm working with him on a better version right now, and Hamilton will probably renounce to his Amendment as soon as we'll reach an agreement.

Yeah Antonio and I already agreed on a final version to introduce

Alright then.

[Barnes]

I know we start a new session tomorrow, but we will continue working on the Tax Bill.

[Barnes]

Since I'll be leaving office tomorrow, I'll leave it up to one of you good folk to pick up my sponsored legislation on the floor.

I wouldn't be so sure about that if the Assembly expands to 8 members...

Well, that's why a Constitutional Amendment will be near the top of our Agenda. Hopefully, the coming Assembly is the biggest it will ever get.  And, either five or six is a good number for me.

[Barnes]

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker

When will we know official results of the election?

When you go read the voting booth

Oh, I'm sorry for confusion, but where's official certification from the responsible authorities. Official message who get elected

I don't know. But I want to know as well. Hope I didn't lose.

LOL You certainly know you're ahead with more than twice the quota.

Seriously, someone like Lt. Governor, Speaker of CJO should say that vote is over, votes counted and who is elected. Formality! Formaliry!

Don't worry. We're working on it.

I'm not great at counting votes, but the Governor already said he'd do it. I'll post all of the elected representatives, as soon as I get the information.

[Barnes]

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker

When will we know official results of the election?

When you go read the voting booth

Oh, I'm sorry for confusion, but where's official certification from the responsible authorities. Official message who get elected

I don't know. But I want to know as well. Hope I didn't lose.

LOL You certainly know you're ahead with more than twice the quota.

Seriously, someone like Lt. Governor, Speaker of CJO should say that vote is over, votes counted and who is elected. Formality! Formaliry!

Don't worry. We're working on it.

I'm not great at counting votes, but the Governor already said he'd do it. I'll post all of the elected representatives, as soon as I get the information.

Thank you. I raised this because we need to have a clear procedures (also I'm curious if shall the new assembly start tommorow if there are no officially elected Reps)

Well, the Constitution clearly states that all elected officials in the Northeast take office the Tuesday immediately following their election. So, the Assembly starts tomorrow.  I won't proceed with official business until a quorum is sworn in, though.

[Barnes]

Technically, all bills should be reintroduced on the proposed legislation thread for the new session.

Sounds good to me. But just as an FYI, Constitutional Amendments are going near the top of consideration list.

[Barnes]

Technically, all bills should be reintroduced on the proposed legislation thread for the new session.

Sounds good to me. But just as an FYI, Constitutional Amendments are going near the top of consideration list.

Sponsors should make sure to introduce them first, before sponsoring other legislation, then.  I will make sure the current tax bill gets back to the floor ASAP, and will be introducing Mr. Moderate's Veto Override Amendment should he not win reelection.

OK, sounds good. But the first order of business has to be elected a Speaker. The Speaker Bill says one has to be elected a the start of each session. If no one wants to challenge Smid, it shouldn't take more than a day. If they do, that's a different story.

[Barnes]

The following have been duly elected:

Antonio V
Hamilton
Kalwejt
Smid
Cinyc
Fezzyfestoon

With the Assembly size increased to Eight, the Governor needs to appoint two Reps.

The New Assembly starts at Midnight, or about 17 minutes.

[Barnes]

Since most of elected (if not all) Representatives took an oath, I believe that we're now on the session.

If so (of course correct me if I'm wrong ), we should proceed with election of Speaker for the current term. From my side I'd like to say, if Smid is going to run again, I shall suport him. Otherwise, I'm considering running for speaker myself.

Has it been determined if the 7th and 8th seats were elected, or if the Governor has to appoint them?

And, yes, the Speakership election will be the first order of business.

[Barnes]

Well, I know Smid hasn't sworn himself in yet, but I think it's safe to start business.

I hereby open up a vote for Speaker. (Only vote for one)

[ ] Rep. AntonioV
[ ] Rep. Smid


Voting lasts twenty-four hours

[Barnes]

The Final Vote for the Speaker election are as follows:

Smid: Three Votes (cinyc, fezzyfestoon, Smid)
AntonioV: Three Votes (Kalwejt, Doctor Cynic, AntonioV)
No Votes: Two (Hamilton, Montag)

Yea! A Tie! I believe my Constitutional power applies to breaking ties for elections to positions. I'll be announcing my choice very soon (maximum of an hour).

[Barnes]

This was a really difficult decision. I planned on not voting at all. That would have been cowardly of me. My vote is for Smid. That is not to say I do not think Antonio qualified, and I'd likely support him next time he runs, but Smid has not even served a full term yet and he has some good ideas that I think we should try before switching our mode of operation so early into the Assembly. I hope no one is angry and Smid, you have my full confidence.

Thanks, Hamilton

Yeah, I'm not too keen on supporting that party, but Smid has made it clear that he is better than the group as a whole. I can't take anything out on a good guy like Smid. Sorry Antonio. You'll get a chance, though, I promise.

I'm sorry, but your vote doesn't count since, it was cast after voting closed.

[Barnes]

I break the tie in favor of Smid. This was a difficult decision, and, no, Hamilton, it's not because of your campaign for Smid.

Antonio, this has nothing against you, I promise. I just believe that we still need an abundance of experience in dealing with parliamentary procedure. (I'll make it up to you, I promise, maybe a Committee Chairmanship!)

So, anyway, Smid is hereby elected Speaker of this Assembly.

[Barnes]

Economic Recovery Tax Act of 2009
Three sections shall be added to the Northeast Tax Code as follows:

1. Investment Tax Credit
(a) All individual and corporate taxpayers shall be entitled to a tax credit equal to the full amount of any capital expenditure made during the 2009 tax year that would otherwise have been required to be depreciated over time under the Northeast Tax Code.
(b) This tax credit shall be subject to recapture if a taxpayer sells or otherwise disposes of the capital asset subject to this credit before the end of the period during which such capital asset would have been required to be depreciated under the Northeast Tax Code but for the provisions of Section 1(a).
(c) The Northeast Tax Commissioner shall have the power to issue regulations preventing the abuse of Section 1(a).

2. Making Work Pay Tax Credit
(a) All individual taxpayers shall be entitled to a $400 tax credit against earned income in the 2009 tax year.
(b) The availability of this credit shall not be subject to any income limitations otherwise provided in the Northeast Tax Code.
(c) This credit shall not be refundable.

3. Taxation of Unemployment Benefits
The first $25,000 of unemployment benefits received during each of the 2009 and 2010 tax years shall not be subject to tax under the Northeast Tax Code.

Effective Date
This Act shall be effective for income received during the 2009 and, where specified, 2010 tax years, regardless of whether earned before the date hereof.

Sponsor: Rep. cinyc

The motion is that the Bill be considered.

All of that opinion say "Aye," to the contrary, "No." The Ayes have it.

The sponsor, Representative cinyc, has the floor.

[Barnes]

I move that we dispense with the normal 48-hour debate period and proceed to a vote on the bill.

I bring this to a vote. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

Voting lasts twenty-four hours.

[Barnes]

The Motion has passed unanimously.

I open up a final vote on this. Please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain. Voting lasts twenty-four hours.

Economic Recovery Tax Act of 2009
Three sections shall be added to the Northeast Tax Code as follows:

1. Investment Tax Credit
(a) All individual and corporate taxpayers shall be entitled to a tax credit equal to the full amount of any capital expenditure made during the 2009 tax year that would otherwise have been required to be depreciated over time under the Northeast Tax Code.
(b) This tax credit shall be subject to recapture if a taxpayer sells or otherwise disposes of the capital asset subject to this credit before the end of the period during which such capital asset would have been required to be depreciated under the Northeast Tax Code but for the provisions of Section 1(a).
(c) The Northeast Tax Commissioner shall have the power to issue regulations preventing the abuse of Section 1(a).

2. Making Work Pay Tax Credit
(a) All individual taxpayers shall be entitled to a $400 tax credit against earned income in the 2009 tax year.
(b) The availability of this credit shall not be subject to any income limitations otherwise provided in the Northeast Tax Code.
(c) This credit shall not be refundable.

3. Taxation of Unemployment Benefits
The first $25,000 of unemployment benefits received during each of the 2009 and 2010 tax years shall not be subject to tax under the Northeast Tax Code.

Effective Date
This Act shall be effective for income received during the 2009 and, where specified, 2010 tax years, regardless of whether earned before the date hereof.

[Barnes]

With Four Ayes, Zero Nays, and Zero Abstentions, the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 2009 has passed. I hereby present it to the Governor for his Signature or Veto.