Public Consultation and Legislation Submissions

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

We're really going to put a pound sign in the constitution?

[FairBol]

Submitting this on behalf of the people of the Republic of Atlasia, and as a Concurrent Resolution.
 

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should enter into negotiations regarding portions of Oklahoma.

Be it resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives, in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. TITLE.

This Resolution may be cited as the "Eastern Oklahoma Negotiations Resolution"

SECTION 2. FINDINGS.

A. On July 9, 2020, the Supreme Court (OOC, but regarded as binding for IG purposes) issued a decision in the matter of McGirt v. Oklahoma. At issue was whether Native American lands in the eastern region of the State of Oklahoma were ever disestablished by this body, and thus made part of the territory formerly known as the United States, and now known as the Republic of Atlasia.  More specifically, the matter at hand dealt with the validity of claims made by Native American tribes to lands in Eastern Oklahoma.
 
B. The Native American tribes that are parties to this matter (specifically, the Muscogee/Creek, Cherokee, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw tribes) may be known as (for the purposes of this resolution) the "Five Tribes of Oklahoma", hereafter referred to as the "Five Tribes".

C.  In a five-to-four majority decision, the Court held that, for the purposes of federal legislation, the lands claimed by the Five Tribes were never disestablished.  Writing for the majority, Honorable Justice Neil Gorsuch said "because Congress has not said (that the lands in question are part of Atlasia), we hold the government to its word".  

D.  The Court's ruling effectively puts the eastern half of the State of Oklahoma into exclusively Native American hands, and out of the jurisdiction of this government.  

E.  According to Article IV, Section II, sub-section 1, clause 7 of the Constitution of Atlasia, the President of Atlasia has the power

"to make treaties, with the advice and consent of the Senate"

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F.  The proper remedy for this matter is to, (in partnership with the Five Tribes), draw up a treaty which (when enacted) will return the lands in question to the jurisdiction of Atlasia.  

SECTION 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

A.  It is the sense of this Congress that:

1.  The President should, by presentation of a diplomat of his choosing, immediately enter talks with representatives of the Five Tribes.  

2.  The stated purpose of these talks should be the return of now Native American lands in the eastern portion of Oklahoma to Atlasian control, as exercised by and for the regions, states, and people.

3.  If such negotiations are successful, and duly ratified by representatives of the Five Tribes, the President shall present any proposed treaty to the Senate, for possible ratification.

SECTION 4. WHEN EFFECTIVE.

This resolution shall become effective when passed by Congress.  

[Dr. MB]

AN ACT
to protect our unborn and newly born

Section 1 (Title)
i. The title of this Act shall be the "Keeping Atlasian Newborns Yearning and Enthusiastic Act."

Section 2
a. Every woman who has a child in the Republic of Atlasia shall receive a sum no less than and not exceeding $50,000, cash, once the baby is born.
b. Should she provide evidence that she was considering an abortion, but did not go through with it, she shall receive a sum no less than and not exceeding $1,000,000, cash.

[Continential]

ROC Act of 2020

1. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the Republic of China and shall establish a embassy in Taipei, Republic of China
2. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the territories of the Republic of China which is the territories currently controlled by the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China.
3. The Republic of Atlasia shall break relations with the People's Republic of China.

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[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

ROC Act of 2020

1. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the Republic of China and shall establish a embassy in Taipei, Republic of China
2. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the territories of the Republic of China which is the territories currently controlled by the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China.
3. The Republic of Atlasia shall break relations with the People's Republic of China.

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I'll sponsor this in the senate so it gets to the floor faster.

[Mike Thick]

ROC Act of 2020

1. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the Republic of China and shall establish a embassy in Taipei, Republic of China
2. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the territories of the Republic of China which is the territories currently controlled by the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China.
3. The Republic of Atlasia shall break relations with the People's Republic of China.

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I'll sponsor this in the senate so it gets to the floor faster.

I can sponsor in the House as well.

[Joseph Cao]

ROC Act of 2020

1. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the Republic of China and shall establish a embassy in Taipei, Republic of China
2. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the territories of the Republic of China which is the territories currently controlled by the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China.
3. The Republic of Atlasia shall break relations with the People's Republic of China.

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I'll sponsor this in the senate so it gets to the floor faster.

I can sponsor in the House as well.

Co-sponsoring with Ted Bessell in the House.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

ROC Act of 2020

1. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the Republic of China and shall establish a embassy in Taipei, Republic of China
2. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the territories of the Republic of China which is the territories currently controlled by the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China.
3. The Republic of Atlasia shall break relations with the People's Republic of China.

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I'll sponsor this in the senate so it gets to the floor faster.

Co-sponsoring with LT in the Senate.

[RC (a la Frémont)]

ROC Act of 2020

1. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the Republic of China and shall establish a embassy in Taipei, Republic of China
2. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the territories of the Republic of China which is the territories currently controlled by the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China.
3. The Republic of Atlasia shall break relations with the People's Republic of China.

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I'll sponsor this in the senate so it gets to the floor faster.

I can sponsor in the House as well.

Co-sponsoring with Ted Bessell in the House.

Also willing to co-sponsor.

[Continential]

Somaliland Recognition Act of 2020

1. The Republic of Atlasia will recognize the Republic of Somaliland and shall establish a embessy in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

[Continential]

Electing Vice Presidents Amendment

If it is enacted,

1. Article 4 § Section 1 § Section 2/3 of Article 4 § Section 1  shall be amended to say

Elections for President shall be held in the months of February, June, and October, in accordance with the measures prescribed by the Congress of the Republic of Atlasia. Each candidate for President shall run alone on the ballot. Each candidate for Vice President shall run alone on the ballot and which candidate for President wins becomes the President and which candidate for Vice President becomes the Vice President.

In the event that two candidates for President or Vice President tie in the popular vote at the conclusion of a special presidential runoff election, the candidates shall be elected Co-Presidents or Co-Vice Presidents, with each Presidential candidate or Vice Presidential candidate serving two months of a single four-month term. Should the candidates be unable to agree on which of them becomes President first, the candidate who has been registered longest as a citizen of Atlasia shall serve for the first two months, followed by the newest registered candidate for the latter two months.

[Continential]

Opinion on this for members of Congress?

[Continential]

A BILL To promote an open, efficient and stable common market for long-term job creation, economic growth and stability; To reduce and eliminate, to the extent possible, barriers to the free movement of persons, goods, services and investments between our two countries; To promote equal economic opportunity for citizens of our countries; To enhance the competitiveness of business in our countries; To promote sustainable and environmentally sound development; To recognize the diverse social, cultural and economic characteristics of our countries; and To Respect the legislative authorities of the Atlasian Congress and the regional legislatures under the Fourth Constitution of Atlasia and the legislative authorities of the New Zealand Parliament and the provincial legislatures under the Constitution of New Zealand Be it enacted by the Congress of the Republic of Atlasia assembled; SECTION 1. TITLE This legislation may be cited as the Pericles-New Zealand Common Market Agreement. SECTION 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES The Governments of New Zealand and Atlasia hereby agree to as follows: 1. This agreement applies to trade within and between Atlasia and the New Zealand 2. This agreement represents a mutually agreed balance of rights and obligations among Atlasia and the New Zealand 3. In the application of this agreement, the signatories shall be guided by the following principles:     a. Elimination of trade barriers to trade between Atlasia and the New Zealand     b. Equal treatment of Atlasian and New Zealander goods, services, and investments, irrespective of their country of origin     c. Reconciliation of standards and regulatory measures 4. Each signatory is responsible for compliance with this agreement by its federal, regional, and local government agencies and all other governmental bodies. SECTION 3. AFFIRMATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Nothing in this agreement alters the authority of the government of Atlasia under the Third Constitution of Atlasia or the authority of the government of New Zealand under the Constitution of the New Zealand SECTION 4. GENERAL RULES 1. Reciprocal Non-Discrimination: Each signatory shall accord to goods of any other signatory treatment no less favorable than the best treatment it accords to its own like, directly competitive, or substitutable goods. Each signatory shall accord to persons, services, and investments of any signatory treatment no less favorable than the best treatment it accords, in like circumstances, to its own persons, services and investments. 2. Right of Entry and Exit: No signatory shall adopt or maintain any measure that restricts or prevents the movement of persons, goods, services, or investments of any other signatory across national borders. 3. Reconciliation: The signatories shall reconcile their standards and standard-related measures by harmonization or mutual recognition. 4. Transparency: Each signatory shall ensure that its legislation, regulations, procedures, guidelines, and administrative rulings related to matters covered by this agreement are made readily accessible. SECTION 5. FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND LIMITED JURISDCTIONAL AUTHORITY 1. In pursuance of the "freedom of movement" concept of the Atlasia-New Zealand Common Market, there shall be no passport requirement security check for individual citizens crossing the border to or from NZ. 2. Beginning [date TBD], law enforcement and customs authorities in both countries shall as a general rule carry out simple background checks of people entering either country. 3. The signatories shall work to unify their visa policies as soon as possible. 4. Atlasian citizens having temporary or permanent residence within the New Zealand, for business purposes or otherwise, shall be under Limited Jurisdiction Authority granted in this Common Market agreement to the regions and the federal government.    a. Atlasian citizens living in the North Island shall be considered as citizens of Fremont for limited jurisdictional and regional/federal electoral purposes.    b. Atlasian citizens living in the South Island shall be considered as citizens of The South for limited jurisdictional and regional/federal electoral purposes.    c. Atlasian citizens living in the outlaying Islands shall be considered as citizens of Lincoln for limited jurisdictional and regional/federal electoral purposes. 5. While Atlasian citizens living within the New Zealand and New Zealander citizens living within Republic of Atlasia shall certainly be bound by the respective laws governing their residence and place of business, nothing in Section 5 or the Common Market Agreement shall be construed as weakening the New Zealand or Atlasian national sovereignty or encroaching on the autonomy of the government of Atlasia or the New Zealand. 6. Once the agreement has been passed by both the Congress of Atlasia and the NZ Parliament, the respective bodies in each country responsible for foreign relations shall appoint commissions who shall convene to formulate a uniform border security and anti-terrorism policy for the two countries with respect to their common border. This shall be simulated by the Game Moderator and Secretary of External Affairs, who will thus provide to the Senate the recommendations, which the Congress will then consider as legislation. SECTION 6. REFERENDA AND APPROVAL 1. The contents of this act shall only go into effect upon ratification of no less than two regions in the Republic of Atlasia, followed by a passing referendum in the New Zealand according to their election laws.  Both the Congress of Atlasia and the Parliament of the New Zealand retain the duty to affirm or reject the finalization of this common market agreement. 2. The Secretary of State shall be responsible for overseeing and reporting the process of affirmation or rejection of this common market agreement in New Zealand. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVENESS All provisions of this act will be enforced after the President signs it

Pericles wanted a common market, so I made one.

[Anna Komnene]

Is this clear enough to fix the ambiguity with regard to eligibility for multiple federal offices? I hope someone in congress will take it up.

Article VIII, Section 2, Clause 2

No person shall be elected to occupy multiple elected federal offices under this Constitution, nor occupy the office of Justice or Associate Justice simultaneously with any other public office; but members of Congress shall be eligible to serve as the principal officers of such executive departments as may be established by law.

[Sirius_]

Is this clear enough to fix the ambiguity with regard to eligibility for multiple federal offices? I hope someone in congress will take it up.

Article VIII, Section 2, Clause 2

No person shall be elected to occupy multiple elected federal offices under this Constitution, nor occupy the office of Justice or Associate Justice simultaneously with any other public office; but members of Congress shall be eligible to serve as the principal officers of such executive departments as may be established by law.

I commend you on this needed amendment, I too hope this gets the attention it deserves from congress!

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Labor dictatorship Act

1. All parties other than the Labor Party of Atlasia are hereby disbanded and all atlasian citizens are hereby registered in the Labor Party.

2. The Labor Party of Atlasia shall be the only legal party in the Republic of Atlasia and registration in it shall be complusory in order to vote in any election or serve in any office.

3. The leading and guiding force of the Atlasian society and the nucleus of its political system, of all state organisations and public organisations, is the Labor Party of Atlasia. The Labor Party exists for the people and serves the people.

4. The ultimate goal of Atlasia is to become an undisputed socialist society

[Former President tack50]

Labor dictatorship Act

1. All parties other than the Labor Party of Atlasia are hereby disbanded and all atlasian citizens are hereby registered in the Labor Party.

2. The Labor Party of Atlasia shall be the only legal party in the Republic of Atlasia and registration in it shall be complusory in order to vote in any election or serve in any office.

3. The leading and guiding force of the Atlasian society and the nucleus of its political system, of all state organisations and public organisations, is the Labor Party of Atlasia. The Labor Party exists for the people and serves the people.

4. The ultimate goal of Atlasia is to become an undisputed socialist society

Ah I see you have dropped the appearances and are now a commited socialist

[Continential]

A Resolution
To condemn President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer
Section I
1. This may be called the "Condemning Pericles and Windjammer Resolution"

Section II
1. The Republic of Atlasia condemns President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer for insulting Lakigigar
2. If this is passed, the Congress of Atlasia recommends that President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer apologize to Lakigigar.

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Section 1 (The Judiciary)
The judicial power of the Republic of Atlasia shall be vested in the Supreme Court, the membership of which shall consist of two Justices and three Associate Justices chosen in the following manner:
The Justices of the Supreme Court shall be nominated by the President of the Republic of Atlasia and confirmed by a majority vote of the Senate.
The chief executive officer of each of the several Regions shall nominate from among their constituents a candidate for Associate Justice. Upon the assent of a majority of the legislative power thereof, the nomination shall proceed to the President: if they approve of the nomination they should grant their Assent and the nominee shall assume the office of Associate Justice; but if they disapprove they should veto it and the nomination will be annulled. If then two thirds of the Senate should vote to override the President's veto, the nominee shall take office regardless of the opinion of the President.
The Justices and Associate Justices thus chosen shall hold their offices for life 2 years in good behavior.
The President shall designate a Chief Justice from among the appointed Justices, who shall continue in that capacity until such time as they shall resign the designation, or else cease to be a member of the Supreme Court. 

[windjammer]

A Resolution
To condemn President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer
Section I
1. This may be called the "Condemning Pericles and Windjammer Resolution"

Section II
1. The Republic of Atlasia condemns President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer for insulting Lakigigar
2. If this is passed, the Congress of Atlasia recommends that President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer apologize to Lakigigar.

I mean I'm actually on good terms with laki. This is slander as I never insulted him on this forum. This is really low to sponsor false attacks.

I call for congress to expel Ishan for this disgusting behavior. Oh, wait, I forgot, you're not elected to anything .

[Continential]

A Resolution
To condemn President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer
Section I
1. This may be called the "Condemning Pericles and Windjammer Resolution"

Section II
1. The Republic of Atlasia condemns President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer for insulting Lakigigar
2. If this is passed, the Congress of Atlasia recommends that President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer apologize to Lakigigar.

I mean I'm actually on good terms with laki. This is slander as I never insulted him on this forum. This is really low to sponsor false attacks.

I call for congress to expel Ishan for this disgusting behavior. Oh, wait, I forgot, you're not elected to anything .

I ran a positive campaign outlining what I would do, most Labor candidates for House in August 2020 didn’t. I had to GOTV, something the average Labor candidate never did. Also, dip introduced a resolution to condemning Pericles so why don’t you go there?

[windjammer]

A Resolution
To condemn President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer
Section I
1. This may be called the "Condemning Pericles and Windjammer Resolution"

Section II
1. The Republic of Atlasia condemns President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer for insulting Lakigigar
2. If this is passed, the Congress of Atlasia recommends that President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer apologize to Lakigigar.

I mean I'm actually on good terms with laki. This is slander as I never insulted him on this forum. This is really low to sponsor false attacks.

I call for congress to expel Ishan for this disgusting behavior. Oh, wait, I forgot, you're not elected to anything .

I ran a positive campaign outlining what I would do, most Labor candidates for House in August 2020 didn’t. I had to GOTV, something the average Labor candidate never did. Also, dip introduced a resolution to condemning Pericles so why don’t you go there?

* Sponsors a Senate resolution condemning me
* Sponsors Supreme Court term limits


I truly wonder why I wouldn't go there?

[Continential]

A Resolution
To condemn President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer
Section I
1. This may be called the "Condemning Pericles and Windjammer Resolution"

Section II
1. The Republic of Atlasia condemns President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer for insulting Lakigigar
2. If this is passed, the Congress of Atlasia recommends that President Pericles and Chief Justice Windjammer apologize to Lakigigar.

I mean I'm actually on good terms with laki. This is slander as I never insulted him on this forum. This is really low to sponsor false attacks.

I call for congress to expel Ishan for this disgusting behavior. Oh, wait, I forgot, you're not elected to anything .

I ran a positive campaign outlining what I would do, most Labor candidates for House in August 2020 didn’t. I had to GOTV, something the average Labor candidate never did. Also, dip introduced a resolution to condemning Pericles so why don’t you go there?

* Sponsors a Senate resolution condemning me
* Sponsors Supreme Court term limits


I truly wonder why I wouldn't go there?

I did the term limits thing because in discord, LT suggested judicial term limits after a conversation about how Opebo served for 8 years. It’s just an idea.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

House Version:

The Bane of Fhtagn Act of 2020

1. Fhtagn is hereby prohibited from posting in any House bill thread, including but not limited to threads for house consideration of senate originated bills.

2. For each such post that is made, Fhtagn shall be fined by the House for disturbing the peace. The House shall decide the amount of the fine and may use any offsite resources it chooses to acquire the fine.

3. These provisions shall also be imposed on anyone that Fhtagn appoints to post on her behalf, anyone who declares to be acting as an accomplice of hers, or anyone the house believes is causing a similar nuisance.

Senate Version:

The Bane of Fhtagn Act of 2020

1. Fhtagn is hereby prohibited from posting in any Senate bill thread, including but not limited to threads for Senate consideration of House originated bills.

2. For each such post that is made, Fhtagn shall be fined by the Senate for disturbing the peace. The Senate shall decide the amount of the fine and may use any offsite resources it chooses to acquire the fine.

3. These provisions shall also be imposed on anyone that Fhtagn appoints to post on her behalf, anyone who declares to be acting as an accomplice of hers, or anyone the Senate believes is causing a similar nuisance.

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

House Version:

The Bane of Fhtagn Act of 2020

1. Fhtagn is hereby prohibited from posting in any House bill thread, including but not limited to threads for house consideration of senate originated bills.

2. For each such post that is made, Fhtagn shall be fined by the House for disturbing the peace. The House shall decide the amount of the fine and may use any offsite resources it chooses to acquire the fine.

3. These provisions shall also be imposed on anyone that Fhtagn appoints to post on her behalf, anyone who declares to be acting as an accomplice of hers, or anyone the house believes is causing a similar nuisance.

Senate Version:

The Bane of Fhtagn Act of 2020

1. Fhtagn is hereby prohibited from posting in any Senate bill thread, including but not limited to threads for Senate consideration of House originated bills.

2. For each such post that is made, Fhtagn shall be fined by the Senate for disturbing the peace. The Senate shall decide the amount of the fine and may use any offsite resources it chooses to acquire the fine.

3. These provisions shall also be imposed on anyone that Fhtagn appoints to post on her behalf, anyone who declares to be acting as an accomplice of hers, or anyone the Senate believes is causing a similar nuisance.

someone apparently doesn't like listening to opposing opinions lol