The New Midwest Universal Alþing Thread

[Lumine]

Is that an official statement? If the Midwest is dropping the claim on New Mexico, I'll drop my bill from the federal queue.

Well, not really, this has to pass the Althing and then a vote from the citizens, given that we are changing our Constitution. Should the Althing or the people reject this, I'm afraid that the claim will stay.

Hrm, well I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, and just wait.

Thanks Senator, hopefully our citizens will be able to make a final decision very soon.

[GAworth]

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This is something I came up with after Superique's suggestion. When the bill makes it to the floor, I would like a lot of feed back from everyone. I think I covered my bases but I am not sure.

[Lumine]

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[GAworth]

I want this comment in no way to be seen as an official rule proposal but merely a way for my disorganized self to stay organized.

Can we have a post that has all of the legislation currently being debated and legislation that will be up next. Thanks!

[windjammer]

Well: I want Midwest Teacher pay raise and Midwest 2014 budget to pass before the end of the year. Then, take a break until 1st december.
After:
1) President pro tempore's election + Chief Justice's confirmation
2) Your bills

[GAworth]

Well: I want Midwest Teacher pay raise and Midwest 2014 budget to pass before the end of the year. Then, take a break until 1st december.
After:
1) President pro tempore's election + Chief Justice's confirmation
2) Your bills

Thanks

[Arturo Belano]

Well: I want Midwest Teacher pay raise and Midwest 2014 budget to pass before the end of the year. Then, take a break until 1st december.
After:
1) President pro tempore's election + Chief Justice's confirmation
2) Your bills

1st of January, you mean?

[windjammer]

Well: I want Midwest Teacher pay raise and Midwest 2014 budget to pass before the end of the year. Then, take a break until 1st december.
After:
1) President pro tempore's election + Chief Justice's confirmation
2) Your bills

1st of January, you mean?

Ooops, sorry, yes 1st January!

[Senator Cris]

Well: I want Midwest Teacher pay raise and Midwest 2014 budget to pass before the end of the year. Then, take a break until 1st december.
After:
1) President pro tempore's election + Chief Justice's confirmation
2) Your bills

1st of January, you mean?

Ooops, sorry, yes 1st January!

Ok

[GAworth]

Since PPT Elections are next, I'll we be standing for the position.

[Brewer]

I'm posting this bill here for a member of the Althing to sponsor, if they wish to do so.

[Quote]School Sales and Advertising Freedom Act
Section 1 Amendment to the 'Fight Against Obesity Bill'
The 'Fight Against Obesity Bill' is amended as follows:

Recognizing that obesity is a scourge that is currently affecting the Midwest, for a healthier generation, it is the goal of the Midwest Government to promote physical activity and healthy eating in our public education system.

I - Public Schools:

1. It shall be prohibited for companies with food deemed unhealthy to advertise in primary, secondary, and universities in the Midwest Region.
2. "Healthy Midwest Week" shall occur each year during the third week of October, in which all public institutions of learning are mandated to encourage healthy eating and physical activity.
3. In an effort to improve funding for physical education and healthy meals in school, the following amendment to the Midwest Budget shall be implemented:

Formerly: Cigarette Tax - 15% ($1.347 B) Alcohol Tax - 15% ($1.835 B) Marijuana Tax -15% ($1.389 B)

New Tax Proposal: Cigarette Tax: 25% Alcohol Tax: 25% Marijuana Tax: 25%

Any increase of revenue due to this increase shall be used to provide salaried teachers for physical education, necessary materials, as well as for schools to use on creating plans for healthier meals.

4. All pop beverages shall be prohibited from being sold in all primary and secondary schools in the Midwest Region during school hours.

II - Everyday Life:

1. Around each hour, local television stations in the Midwest must air a five to twenty second ad spot that promotes healthy eating and physical activity.
2. Depending on their programming, local television stations shall be given a certain flexibility on when and how often they advertise health. They can air the ad as much as once per ad break and as late as every two hours.
3. When given this flexibility, the average timing of the ad should still be around once per hour. With certain legal repercussions occurring if more than once every hour and a half. i. Exceeding once per 1 hr 30 minutes, but preceding once per 1 hr 35 minutes shall result in a $500,000 Fine. ii. Exceeding once per 1 hr 35 minutes, but preceding once per 1 hr 45 minutes shall result in a $1,000,000 Fine. ii. Exceeding once per 1 hr 45 minutes, preceding once per 2 hrs shall result in a $2,000,000 Fine with the possibility of even higher.4. For each violation, fees are increased by the amount of times violated times 2.5.

Local television agencies are hereby encouraged by the Government of the Midwest to air five to twenty second commercials promoting healthy eating and physical activity.

This measurement shall be done every quarter, with results continually tabulated.

[Arturo Belano]

I'm posting this bill here for a member of the Althing to sponsor, if they wish to do so.

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I'm willing to sponsor it.

[Lumine]

I understand the need for a pause and a small legislative holiday, but after five days I think we should resume our work as soon as possible. We have less than a month before the election and the new Alþing, and we have a lot to discuss.

[GAworth]

Midwest Standardized D.U.I. and B.U.I. Bill

Section 1 Driving under the influence or D.U.I.
1.   A person who is found with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 and is driving a vehicle shall be guilty of D.U.I.
2.   A “Vehicle” is defined as Car, Truck, Mini-Van, 18 Wheeler, Tractor, ATV, Motorcycle and any other motorized drivable machines.
3.   On the first offense, the convicted person shall pay a fine of $100. Second Time, a fine of $250. Third time, a fine of $500, and have their license revoked for 1 year.
Section 2 Boating under the Influence or B.U.I.
1.   A person who is found with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 and is driving a boat shall be guilty of D.U.I.
2.   A “boat” is defined as any motorized vessel.
3.   On the first offense, the convicted person shall pay a fine of $100. Second Time, a fine of $250. Third time, a fine of $500, and have their license revoked for 1 year.
Section 3 Child endangerment fine increase
1.   If a child, someone who is 18 or younger, is in the vehicle or vessel at the time of the arrest, then the fine will be doubled per child in the car. Social Services will be made aware of the incident and a safety evaluation will be made on whether the child should stay with the parent.

Based on Federal Discussion, I think we may need to take this bill up again.

[windjammer]

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[GAworth]

[quote]Midwest Extraterrestrial life act
Coming soon

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I am curious to see exactly what this entails.

[windjammer]

[quote]Midwest Extraterrestrial life act
Coming soon

I am curious to see exactly what this entails.
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You will be surprised, I won't be trolling with this bill

[Lumine]

Bump, with the Althing election in less than three weeks, I don't want to see so many bills without discussion, so I think we really need to start discussing all these projects. And Cris and Arturo, please, I need you to start making more appearances, even if you support the bills, at least state it.

[Senator Cris]

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[Brewer]

Would someone be willing to sponsor this? And yes, this is based off of Liz Warren's bill.

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[GAworth]

Would someone be willing to sponsor this? And yes, this is based off of Liz Warren's bill.

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I must admit I am confused by this legislation, but I will sponsor the legislation for you. Just be sure when it is brought up to still speak on it.

[Brewer]

Would someone be willing to sponsor this? And yes, this is based off of Liz Warren's bill.

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I must admit I am confused by this legislation, but I will sponsor the legislation for you. Just be sure when it is brought up to still speak on it.

I apologize. To clarify, employers cannot discriminate against workers or those applying for a job based on their credit score, under this law.

[Brewer]

[Quote]Defending the Unemployed Act 

Section 1. Prohibition of Job Discrimination Based on Status of Employment
1. It is hereby made illegal for an employer to discriminate against anyone seeking a job based on their being unemployed.
(i) No employer may put out a job advertisement including any provision that would suggest that the unemployed would be disqualified from said job.
(ii) No employer may put out a job advertisement including any provision that would suggest that applications from the unemployed would not be considered.