Southern Legislation Introduction Thread - 2019/2020

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Tax Inclusive Pricing (TIP) Act

Prices for goods and services shall have the total cost to the consumer (taxes/fees/levies/duties) included on the price prominently displayed/advertised.

• Businesses may display their pretax price as long as the TIP is clearly marked and the more prominent of the prices.
• Penalties for non-compliance will be fall under the existing consumer law for fraud, false advertising and relevant consumer protection laws.

   
This shall come into effect at the start of the new fiscal year.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

The Southern Chamber of Delegates and the Southern Region would like to see the Federal Government take action on defending freedom of speech on the internet.

Proposed by: Southern Delegate Muaddib
Seconded by: Southern Delegate Matthew27

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Southern Nuclear Utilization Scheme Next-generation Update (SNUSNU)

Introductory Memorandum
As the Southern region already has the worlds biggest nuclear reactor. It is in the interest of all Southerners that programs that reduces the radioactive half life of waste be followed up on. As such this bill proposes to aid in the research of Next Generation Nuclear fuels. Namely Transuranium Elements (TRUs) as fuel, and the development of Resource-renewable Boiling Water Reactors (RBWRs) that enable the effective use of uranium resources. This will not only enable the existing waste to be used as power sources provide cheap power for all Southerners but further help combat climate change in a cost effective and environmentally responsible manner.

Section I
1.1 The southern region will fund research and development of next-generation nuclear reactors that use radioactive waste materials as fuel.
1.2 Funds for research can include but are not limited to:
     * Regional taxes on non renewable energy
     * Regional research grants
     * Regional levies or duties not otherwise earmarked for spending
1.3 Research may team up with other research programs in relation to this field. Provided the use of this technology is also available for use by the southern region.

Section II
2.1 The Southern region encourages the construction of next-generation nuclear power plants that use Transuranium Elements (TRUs) as fuel to combat Carbon Emissions.
2.2 The Southern region may build a state owned next-generation nuclear power plant at the discretion form a vote from Chamber of Delegates and assent of the Governor.

Section III
This shall come into effect upon the signing of this bill by the Governor.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Employees Must Be Legal Residents Act

To ensure that an organization's employees in the south are legally authorized to live or work in Atlasia.

1.  Any organization seeking or holding Southern government contracts which is found to knowingly employ undocumented immigrants will be ineligible for new contracts for two years following the discovery of this violation.

   A. The Southern government shall work with the Department of Internal Affairs to compile an effective and efficient procedure by which companies can verify the status of their employees. The terms of the above shall apply once the procedure is in place and companies have been given a “reasonable” chance to utilize it.

   B. Contracts that deal with critical emergency related procurement may be given exemption based on the situation, but must be required to take steps to ensure the legality of their workforce going forward and the Department of Internal Affairs shall certify they have done so.

2.  The bill is not affecting contracts for companies, that employed undocumented immigrants without knowing their legal status. Said companies are required to remove any undocumented employees within a period of two months instead.

3. No provision in this bill shall be construed as to condone or legalize any violations of current laws regarding racial profiling and civil rights. Any and all such violations shall be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of existing law at the time of the violation's occurrence.

Sponsor: Southern Delegate Muaddib

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Section I: Title
This shall be known as the Tokens Minted To Honor Former Atlasian Presidents of Southern Extraction Act or the TMTH FAPoSE Act

Section II: Eligibility
2.1) Former Presidents of Southern Regional Atlasian extraction maybe eligible to have Tokens minted by the Southern Region.
2.2) Presidents elected while not registered in the Southern region are not eligible for this honor.
2.3) Presidents will be eligible once their term ends.
2.4) Presidents elected prior to the establishment of the Southern Region are ineligible.

Section III: Designs
3.1) Designs shall contain southern symbols. Non-southern or Federal symbols shall not be depicted.
3.2) The obverse shall have the profile of the President in being honored. The flags of the State (of the presidents registration) and Region shall be depicted fluttering behind the president. The name, presidential number and party affiliation shall also be depicted.
3.3) The reverse shall contain the contain the following Southern symbols:
    a) Southern Regional Flower (Cherokee Rose)
    b) Southern Regional Animal (Golden Retriever)
    c) The Flag of the South
    d) The Southern Regional Motto
3.4) Tokens shall be minted in silver.

Section IV: General Governance
4.1) Proceeds from the tokens will be added to the treasury as general revenue.
4.2) Tokens will be sold at the 20% above the cost of production or at the market rate of silver (which ever is higher).
4.3) Mint runs will be no less than 5,000 tokens per president.
4.4) Tokens are not legal tender in Atlasia.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Section I: Title
This shall be know as the Promoting Regional Atlasian Governmental Cooperation Act aka the PRAG-Co act.

Section II: Repealing Legislation
2.1) S-18.4-11: Go South Young Man Act will be repealed. Subject to Section IV: A & C & E
2.2) S.19.2-21: Southern Investment Act will be repealed, subject to 2.3 & 2.4 where applicable.
2.3) Repeals only apply to elements of S.19.2-21 that apply to Lincoln when Section IV: B & Section IV: D are fulfilled. Subject to Section IV: 4.3
2.4) Repeals only apply to elements of S.19.2-21 that apply to Fremont when Section IV: C & Section IV: E are fulfilled. Subject to Section IV: 4.4
2.5) S.19.2-21 will have been repealed in full when Section IV: B and Section IV: C are fulfilled subject to SECTION VI: 4.3 & 4.4

Section III: Fairness to Individuals and Businesses
3.1) Individuals & Businesses that have already moved in good faith to the South before the repeal will still receive the benefits of the the repealed legislation.

Section IV: Triggers for partial or full effect
4.1) If Section IV: A, B, D & F have been fulfilled the bill is in full effect with regards to the region of Lincoln.
4.2) If Section IV: A, C, E & F have been fulfilled the bill is in full effect with regards to the region of Fremont.
4.3) If Section IV: F is the only item not met in 4.1 the tax rate in S.19.2-21 will on be only a reduction off 20% of the applicable tax rate rather than 50% as per the original legislation.
4.4) If Section IV: F is the only item not met in 4.2 the tax rate in S.19.2-21 will on be only a reduction off 20% of the applicable tax rate rather than 50% as per the original legislation.

This bill will come into full effect only when all the following criteria have been met:
A) It has been signed by the Governor of the South.
B) Legislation of a similar nature in the region of Lincoln has repealed/tabled.
C) Legislation of a similar nature in the region of Fremont has repealed/tabled.
D) Lincoln passes a resolution stating that they respect the results of Southern Regional Referenda.
E) Fremont passes a resolution stating that they respect the results of Southern Regional Referenda.
F) Federal Atlasian Government passes a resolution stating that they respect the results of Southern Regional Referenda.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

One Tax On Carbon Act

Section I - No doubling up on existing Taxes
1.   As a Federal Carbon Tax is already in place it is unfair for Southerns to be further financially punished by the imposition of an additional Carbon Tax imposed by a region. As such while a Federal plan is in place Southern Region will not pass a Regional Carbon Tax/Duty/Levy/Excise or other financial impost on carbon emissions.
2.   Should a Federal Carbon Tax be repealed a Regional Carbon Tax may be levied (Subject to Section I - 3)
3.   Should a Federal Carbon Tax exist any Regional Carbon Tax will be automatically repealed.

Section II - Transitional Power and Long Term Power
1.   The Southern Government sees Nuclear energy a short to medium term stop gap solution till renewables are financially competitive (ie without subsidy).
2.  The Southern Government aims to be at least 80% Nuclear by 2040
3.  The Southern Government will continue to push for a Nuclear transition to a carbon neutral future.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Gambling Immorality Tax Act

Section I - Title
The name of this Bill is the Gambling Immorality Tax Act or the GIT Act for short.

Section II - Fees, Taxation and Levies
1. Casinos will be required to pay a yearly licence fee of $12,000.
2. Casinos will be subject to an additional 5% Tax on top of the nominal corporate rate.
3. Slot machines / Poker Machines will be subject to an annual levy of $500 per machine
4. Revenues from GIT will be spent on fighting problem gambling, fund the Southern Gambling Authority, and added to general revenue.

Section III - Southern Gambling Authority (SoGA)
1. The establishment of the Southern Gambling Authority to oversee the regulation of Gambling in the Southern Region.
2. Southern Gambling Authority is subject to the Governor and Attorney General.
3. Annual Reports on Gambling Industry will be made to the Chamber of Delegates, the Attorney General and the Governor.


Section IV - Code of Practice - General
1. A licensee commits an offence if, when asked by the Southern Gambling Authority, the licensee fails to make available for inspection by SoGA a record of problem gambling incidents kept by the licensee under the code of practice. Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
2. A licensee commits an offence if the licensee contravenes the code of practice, Section IV & Section V Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units
3. An offence against this section is an offence of strict liability.

Section V - Code of Practice - Problem Gamblers
1.1 - A person is deemed to have a gambling problem, if the person has difficulty limiting the amount of money or time spent on gambling  and  this leads to adverse consequences for the  person or another person.
1.2 - Also, a person is deemed to have a gambling problem, if the person engages in any of the following behavior:
   (a) seeking credit for gambling unless authorized under a gaming law;
   (b) seeking to borrow or scavenge for money to gamble;
   (c) seeking assistance or advice  about controlling the person’s gambling;
   (d) admitting to borrowing or stealing money to gamble.
2.1 SoGA must establish a register (a problem gambling incident register) of problem gambling incidents.
2.2 The register may be kept electronically.
2.3 Recording problem gambling incidents:
     2.3.1 - A licensee of a gambling facility must keep a record of the following incidents (a problem gambling incident):
         (a) anyone who shows signs of having a gambling problem when—
            (i) in the gambling facility; or
            (ii) dealing with the licensee;
         (b) any action taken by the licensee in relation to the person.
      Examples—signs that person has gambling problem
            1 - admitting being unable to stop  gambling or to gamble within the person’s means
            2 - expressing concern about the amount of time or money the person spends on gambling
            3 - acknowledging the person spends on gambling money needed for day-to-day living expenses, including for dependents
            4 - having a disagreement with a family member or friend about the person’s gambling behavior
            5 - making multiple Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals in the gambling facility
     2.3.2 - The record
         (a) for a prescribed licensee - must be kept on the problem gambling incident register; or
         (b) for any other licensee - must be in writing.
         Note - A licensee commits an offence if the licensee fails to make a record available for inspection when asked by SoGA.
     2.3.3 - The record must include the following particulars:
         (a) the date and nature of the problem gambling incident;
         (b) the name and address (if known), or description, of the person involved in the incident;
         (c) if any action was taken by the licensee in relation to the person—the following details:
            (i) the action taken;
            (ii) the names of the individuals who took the action;
            (iii) any related action taken by someone else that the licensee is aware of.
     2.3.4 - A licensee must, within three consecutive trading days after becoming aware of a problem gambling incident-
         (a) for a prescribed licensee - record the incident in the problem gambling incident register; or
         (b) for any other licensee- make a written record of the incident.
     2.3.5 - In this section:prescribed licensee means—
        (a) a gaming machine licensee; and
        (b) a casino licensee; and
        (c) a totalizator licensee.
3. Gambling beyond means. A licensee of a gambling facility must not encourage a person to gamble beyond the person’s means.
4. Help in relation to gambling problems. If the licensee of a gambling facility is asked by a person in the facility about problem gambling, the licensee must take reasonable steps to give the person advice or information about counselling and advisory services available from support agencies.
5. Deeds of exclusion.
   5.1 A person claiming to have a gambling problem (the gambler) may sign a deed (a deed of exclusion) under which the person can be excluded from gambling at the gambling facility or facilities stated in the deed.
   5.2 The deed must state
         (a) the name of each gambling facility (the nominated facility) from which the gambler wishes to be excluded from gambling; and
         (b) the period for which the gambler is to be excluded from the nominated facility (the exclusion period); and
         (c) that in the exclusion period the licensee of the nominated facility may
            (i) remove  the  gambler  from,  or  prevent  the  gambler  from entering, the gaming area or gambling facility; or
            (ii) otherwise exclude the gambler from participating in gambling activities at the facility.
   5.3 the exclusion period must be at least 6 months, but not longer than 3 years.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Section I: Title
This shall be known as the Southern Governor Precious Metal Series Act or the Southern Governor PMS Act

Section II: Eligibility
2.1) Former Governors of Southern Region are to have Tokens minted by the Southern Region.
2.3) Governors will be eligible once their administration ends.
2.4) Governor equivalents elected prior to the establishment of the Southern Region are ineligible.

Section III: Designs
3.1) Designs shall contain southern symbols. Non-southern or Federal symbols shall not be depicted.
3.2) The obverse shall have the profile of the Governor being honored. The flags of the State (of the Governor's registration) and Southern Region shall be depicted fluttering behind the Governor. The name, Governor's number and party affiliation shall also be depicted.
3.3) The reverse shall contain the contain the following Southern symbols:
    a) Southern Regional Flower (Cherokee Rose)
    b) Southern Regional Animal (Golden Retriever)
    c) The Flag of the South
    d) The Southern Regional Motto
3.4) Tokens shall be minted in silver.

Section IV: General Governance
4.1) Proceeds from the tokens will be added to the treasury as general revenue.
4.2) Tokens will be sold at the 20% above the cost of production or at the market rate of silver (which ever is higher).
4.3) Mint runs will be no less than 5,000 tokens per president.
4.4) Tokens are not legal tender in Atlasia.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Section I: Title
This shall be know as the Vexillological Symmetry Act.

Section II: Findings
1) The Current Elements of the Southern Flag are to persevered as per the Southern Regional Symbols Act and per the Flag Referendum 2: Electric Boogaloo

The flag of the South (The Flag) shall consist of a red St. Andrew's cross on a white background, defaced in the center with The Great Seal.

2) The current depiction of the flag is asymmetrical.

3) The Flag should be symmetrical and replaced with this symmetrical version

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Chamber of Delegates Voting Clarity Amendment


To provide greater clarity around what defines a passed and failed vote and how to handle a tie.

The following amendments to the Standing Rules of the Southern Chamber of Delegates.

Section VI: Voting
1.) A vote passes or fails if it has a majority of votes in the chamber.

2.1.) Votes on legislation shall last for a maximum of 2 days (i.e. 48 hours).

3.2.) When a piece of legislation has enough votes to pass or fail, the office in control of the legislative slot shall announce that he or she will close the vote in 16 hours and that any Delegate who wishes to change his or her vote must do so during that interval. If all delegates have voted, the vote may be closed immediately.

4.3.) If a piece of legislation is vetoed by the Governor, the bill's sponsor may request an override of the veto within 3 days, i.e. 72 hours, of the veto taking place. The Speaker may extend this period if the bill's sponsor is on a publicly-declared leave of absence.

5.4.) For the purposes of overriding vetoes, any Delegate who abstains from voting shall be counted as a vote against overriding the veto.

6) In the event of a tie, a tie breaking vote can occur after a motion to tiebreak has been put forward by a delegate. A tiebreak vote will last no longer than 24 hours. If the vote is still tied the governor casts the deciding vote.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

For the Introduction to the 16th Chamber of Delegates

Section I: Title and Terms
1.1) This shall be known as the "Transport Industry Jobs Protection Act" or "TIJ-Pro Act"
1.2) Terms
a) Self Driving Vehicle Technology (SDVT)
b) Trucking Industry – Vehicles that fall under the description of Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs), Rail Road, water going vehicles used for the transportation goods.
c) Passenger Transport Industry – Taxis, buses, public transport & mass private transport (anything greater than 6 passengers).

Section II: Self Driving Vehicle Technology Ban
2.1) SDVT is banned for use for both trucking and passenger transport industries in the Southern Region.
2.2) Any businesses currently using SDVT at the implementation of this bill has two month phasing out period.

Section III: Exemptions & Registration Fees
3.1) SDVT is legal for use on one private vehicle.
3.2) Private vehicles using SDVT will pay an additional registration fee of $240 annually.
3.3) Luxury vehicles using SDVT will incur an additional registration fee of $2,400 annually.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Article I
Section I) One million dollars shall be dispensed to the states of the Southern region, according to the population of each, for the creation and broadcast of advertisements promoting the purchase of South Atlasian made goods and the deterrence of purchase of foreign-made, particularly Chinese-made goods.
Section II) The funds for this program shall be allocated to each Southern state’s Department of Commerce or equivalent.
Section III) The method of advertisement shall include but shall not be limited to television advertisements, billboard advertisements, radio advertisements, and so on.
Section IV) Upon the exhaustion of the aforementioned funds, Article I shall be null and void unless a law is passed renewing the fund in the same or a different amount.
Section V) Article I shall take effect, with funds dispensed to the states, on January 1, 2020.

Sponsors: Delegate Muaddib, Delegate West_Midlander

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

It is the position of this Chamber to urge the Federal government in Nyman to seriously consider an end to CAFTA, most-favored-nation status with the PRC and the beginning of economic sanctions against the PRC due to the situation in Hong Kong.

Sponsors: Delegate Muaddib, Delegate West_Midlander

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Southern Hospitality Act

Whereas, the Atlasian region of Lincoln has elected to the speakership an anti-alcohol extremist.
Whereas, the comsumption of alcohol is both a Southern & Atlasian Tradition.
Therefore the Southern Region will assist those facing hardship in the legal purchasing of alcohol in Lincoln.
It is hereby resolved that:

1. The Southern Region will set up small business grants to those small businesses selling alcohol within 50 miles of the Lincoln-South border.

2. The Southern Regional law enforcement agencies will not cooperate in any Lincoln alcohol possession investigations.

3. The Southern Region will provide a grant for new "tipsy tourism businesses"
   a] Tipsy Tourism is defined as; businesses providing sober driver services to more than one passenger.

4. The Regional Anti-Drunk Driving Levy (aka the R.A.D.D. Levy) will apply to
    a] Spirits @ $0.02 per fluid oz
    b] non-spirits @ $0.01 per fluid oz
    c] R.A.D.D levy will be used to fund the small business grants, anti-drunk driving advertising campaigns, alcoholic rehabilitation programs and rural road maintenance.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

All Southern legislation for the 18th Chamber to this point have been added to the floor.