Northeast Assembly Thread

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Thank you for your input, Mr. Vice President.

The amendment is friendly.

Debate time is extended.

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

As the current governor, I have no problems with the proposed amendment. However, I doubt I'd appoint any formal advisers.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

As the current governor, I have no problems with the proposed amendment. However, I doubt I'd appoint any formal advisers.

Okay, but I believe Representative RFK mentioned something about being appointed to your cabinet, just so you know.  Of course, I'm not sure he'd be willing to resign his seat for that position if this bill passes, though.

[Cincinnatus]

Any chance someone else has something to say on this?  You know, someone besides the 3/7  Rep's that have already given an opinion? 

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

I have no problems with this, and I think it might help quite a bit with regional administration.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

I am writing in an additional provision to this bill, just to make it official that this is a formal office position within the Northeast.

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The bill is amended.

Also, thank you Cincinnatus for cleaning up the wording in this bill earlier.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Debate time has expired.  Members will now cast their votes on passage of the legislation.  This will be a 24-hour vote.

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[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Aye.

[tpfkaw]

Nay

[Lambsbread]

Nay

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

Aye.

[Username MechaRFK]

Aye

[Cincinnatus]

Aye

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Sorry for being late tonight.  I was in Boston... again.

Voting time has expired.  The ayes are four (including Cincinnatus' late vote) and the nays are two.  The bill is passed.

The Assembly will now consider the legislation introduced by the gentleman from Pennsylvania.  Debate will last for 48 hours.

The Making Recycling Fun And Cool Because Nobody Likes To Do It Other Than Hippies Act of 2011

1. In order to increase desire to recycle, special recycling cans shall be placed throughout the region.

2. These special cans shall be capable of the following:

• When a recyclable item is placed in the can, a buzzer, similar to a basketball buzzer, shall sound.
• There shall be a point counter at the top of the can that records high scores. If someone breaks a high score, an automated voice shall shout "High score!" and the person will recieve a coupon to a store of their choice.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

I'm afraid I cannot support this bill.  The concept is fun and creative and I am glad that an issue relating to the environment is being addressed, however the bill does not specify where we will get the funding for producing these special recycling cans and putting the law into effect.  This would not be a fiscally responsible move for our region.

[Lambsbread]

I'm afraid I cannot support this bill.  The concept is fun and creative and I am glad that an issue relating to the environment is being addressed, however the bill does not specify where we will get the funding for producing these special recycling cans and putting the law into effect.  This would not be a fiscally responsible move for our region.

Perhaps we could work with some eco-friendly organizations to raise the funds for a few prototypes?

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

I'm afraid I cannot support this bill.  The concept is fun and creative and I am glad that an issue relating to the environment is being addressed, however the bill does not specify where we will get the funding for producing these special recycling cans and putting the law into effect.  This would not be a fiscally responsible move for our region.

Perhaps we could work with some eco-friendly organizations to raise the funds for a few prototypes?

I suppose as long as it doesn't require government spending, that would be a better alternative.

[Lambsbread]

I'm afraid I cannot support this bill.  The concept is fun and creative and I am glad that an issue relating to the environment is being addressed, however the bill does not specify where we will get the funding for producing these special recycling cans and putting the law into effect.  This would not be a fiscally responsible move for our region.

Perhaps we could work with some eco-friendly organizations to raise the funds for a few prototypes?

I suppose as long as it doesn't require government spending, that would be a better alternative.

Well perhaps we could find one that would sponsor the idea

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

As my last act as an Assemblyman, I would like to ask what precisely constitutes a 'high score'. Weight of material recycled at one time?

[Lambsbread]

As my last act as an Assemblyman, I would like to ask what precisely constitutes a 'high score'. Weight of material recycled at one time?

Most recycled items. Anything recyclable counts

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Would anybody else like to speak on this bill or offer amendments to improve it?

[Cincinnatus]

I will not be supporting this bill, and I don't think any amendment can persuade me to do so, unfortunately.   

[Lambsbread]

I will not be supporting this bill, and I don't think any amendment can persuade me to do so, unfortunately.   

Might I ask why?

[Cincinnatus]

I will not be supporting this bill, and I don't think any amendment can persuade me to do so, unfortunately.   

Might I ask why?

You may.  How are we paying for this?  What store plans to contribute a desired prize in order to actual make this "buzzer" effective?  Obviously we will have to pay a bunch of money to install these recycling bins, and maintain the "lottery" system.  We should be focusing on recycling efforts inside school's, where children may obtain a life-long appreciation for eco-friendly habits.  Not setting up lottery recycling systems that seem dangerously susceptible to fraud, and require state funding (that hasn't been specified how we shall pay for it).  Fun bill, interesting title, but other than that, I view it as an ineffective proposal that won't provide a suitable solution.   

[Lambsbread]

I will not be supporting this bill, and I don't think any amendment can persuade me to do so, unfortunately.   

Might I ask why?

You may.  How are we paying for this?  What store plans to contribute a desired prize in order to actual make this "buzzer" effective?  Obviously we will have to pay a bunch of money to install these recycling bins, and maintain the "lottery" system.  We should be focusing on recycling efforts inside school's, where children may obtain a life-long appreciation for eco-friendly habits.  Not setting up lottery recycling systems that seem dangerously susceptible to fraud, and require state funding (that hasn't been specified how we shall pay for it).  Fun bill, interesting title, but other than that, I view it as an ineffective proposal that won't provide a suitable solution.   

Well how do we get kids involved in recycling at school? That would also require state funding.