Office of Fremont FM Scott

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Statement

It has come to my attention that certain individuals have made claim to the state of Alaska and are attempting to declare its independence from Fremont and the Republic of Atlasia.  I wish to assure all Fremonters that such claims are wholly illegitimate, and that the individuals involved are not acting on behalf of Alaska or its state government.  As such, the Commonwealth of Fremont refuses to acknowledge any declaration of independence for the state of Alaska or any so-called "provisional government."  We urge the individuals who promulgated this declaration to cease their intentions and to refrain from any attempt at violence against either the Commonwealth government or the government of the state of Alaska.

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Fremont House of Commons
Passed 5-0 in the Fremont Parliament assembled

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This evening I would like to use the opportunity as First Minister of this great Commonwealth to formally recognize one of our most outstanding citizens.  Tonight, under the authority vested in me by the Order of the Commonwealth of Fremont Act, I hereby award former First Minister and current Vice President YE the title of "Guardian."

One year ago, YE joined the game at a time when Fremont was suffering a great activity crisis.  He would run in and win a special election for a seat in the House of Commons, and was soon elected to the position of First Minister in a landslide.  During YE's tenure, he presided over debates for scores of bills, passed numerous progressive reforms, and under his leadership, Fremont became the most prosperous than at any time in our region's history.  Following his appointment as Vice President, YE acted swiftly to ensure that the Fremont National Guard was adequately funded and fully prepared against any attack that threatened the integrity of our borders.

In every position he's held, YE has always conducted himself in the manner of a true statesman, and it is my honor to present to him this award.

YE - Order of the Commonwealth of Fremont (Guardian)

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In addition, I would also like to thank President Weatherboy, Secretary of State Lumine, Attorney General R. Pryor, and the entire National Security Council for their role in defusing the Alaskan secession crisis and for assuring the Fremontian government of their unequivocal support.  I am pleased that the leaders of the secession movement have voluntarily disbanded and, in doing so, spared the nation of what certainly would have been needless bloodshed.  I also commend Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee for taking a strong public stand against the splitting of our union and for the values that are enshrined by our constitution.

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Tonight I shall appoint LumineVonReuental to the position of MP.

A special election for the seat will be held February 8-10.

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Statement

I am deeply saddened by the news of Senator Sestak's deregistration from the game.  During his service, Sestak represented Fremont honorably and actively.  His absence will be felt by all as we reach the end of a highly rigorous and contentious presidential campaign, and I hope we might see him return to Atlasia soon.

His departure leaves me with the task of appointing a temporary replacement, and in accordance with our region's Constitution, a special election shall be held this Friday to coincide with the special election for Parliament.  For the interim, I will appoint Representative Devout Centrist to fill the vacancy, who during his time as MP and Congressperson has proven to have the vigor and dedication worthy of taking Sestak's place in the Senate.

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I hereby appoint AustralianSwingVoter to the position of MP.

A special election for this seat shall be held February 23-25.

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Australian Swing Voter and Jimmy7812 are hereby appointed to the positions of MP.

A special election for both seats will be held March 1-3.

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For the sake of clarity, ASV assumes the vacancy created by Lumine and Jimmy assumes the vacancy made by Ontario Progressive.  Parliament votes supersede each other, so votes of both former members can be changed by their respective successors in ongoing votes.

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AN ACT
To reform licensing, registration, certification, and occupational program laws

Section 1: Title

This legislation may be cited as the Licensing Reform Act.

Section 2: Elimination of unnecessary occupational licenses

1. Under this section, no person in the Commonwealth of Fremont who engages in any of the following occupations shall be required to hold a license in order to practice that occupation:

(1.) Real estate student interns

(2.) Real estate assessors

(3.) Swimming pool assemblers and maintenance

(4.) Athlete agents and trainers

(5.) Shorthand reporters

(6.) Itinerant vendors

(7.) Liquor wholesalers

(8.) Cosmetologists, hair stylers, and hair braiders

(9.) Barbers

(10.) Interior designers

(11.) Fortune tellers

(12.) Travel guides

(13.) Makeup artists

(14.) Manicurists

(15.) Auctioneers

(16.) Carpenter/cabinet makers

(17.) Gaming supervisors

(18.) Gaming dealers

(19.) Bartenders

(20.) Upholsterers

(21.) Travel agents

(22.) Funeral directors

(23.) Funeral attendants

(24.) Log scalers

(25.) Conveyor operators

(26.) Forest workers

(27.) Home entertainment installers

(28.) Slot supervisors

(29.) Terrazzo contractors

(30.) Floor sander contractors

(31.) Taxidermists

(32.) Mason contractors

(33.) Glazier contractors

(34.) Tree trimmers

(35.) Title examiners

(36.) Florists

(37.) Farriers

(38.) Jockey agents

(39.) Race officials

(40.) Racetrack exercisers

(41.) Security guard firearms instructors

(42.) Weighmasters

(43.) Paving contractors

(44.) Sheet metal contractors

(45.) Pipelayer contractors

(46.) Iron/steel contractors

(47.) Insulation contractors

(48.) Painting contractors

(49.) Taxi driver/chauffers

(50.) Locksmiths

(51.) Farm labor contractors

(52.) Animal trainers

(53.) Animal control officers

(54.) Packers

(55.) Dietetic technicians

(56.) Electrical helpers

(57.) Nursery workers

(58.) Psychiatric aides

(59.) Social and Human Service assistants

(60.) Door repair contractors

(61.) Drywall installers

(62.) Security guards

(63.) Body piercers and tattoo artists

(64.) Masseuses

(65.) Gardeners

(66.) Landscapers

(67.) Architects

(68.) Soil scientists and wetland delineators

(69.) Real estate assessors

(70.) Residential energy analysts

(71.) Common-interest community managers

(72.) Waste management facility operators

(73.) Natural gas-powered automobile mechanics or technicians

(74.) Persons installing, repairing, or testing Backflow Prevention Devices

(75.) Hearing Aid specialists or technicians

(76.) Opticians

(77.) Professional Wrestlers or Boxers

(78.) Teeth whitening services (provided no form of dentistry is practiced)

2. It is the policy if the Commonwealth of Fremont that occupational licensing not be required to hold a job, unless the public health, safety, or welfare requires it.

Section 2: Reducing licensing barriers for individuals with criminal records

No licensing board in the Commonwealth of Fremont may use an individual's criminal record as the sole basis for denying one a license unless the record directly relates to the license being sought.

Section 3: Bar on license suspensions for unpaid student loans

No State in the Commonwealth of Fremont may deny, revoke, or suspend any state-issued license, registration, or certification to any individual on the basis that they have defaulted on or failed to meet educational loan obligations.

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AN ACT
to build a memorial for veterans of the Second Korean War and the North Korean Civil War

Section 1: Title
1.1 This legislation is titled the "Korean Wars Memorial Act".

Section 2: Findings
2.1. Whereas, during the period of September to October 2017 and from December 2017 to January 2019 the Republic of Atlasia took part in the conflicts known as the Second Korean War and the North Korean Civil War.
2.2. Whereas, during said conflicts a significant number of Atlasian or Allied personnel was wounded or killed in battle, and both the Atlasian and Allied military conducted themselves in a brave, selfless and honorable fashion.
2.3. Whereas, it is important for the public of the Commonwealth of Fremont to remember the sacrifices of our servicemen and women and those of our allies, and never to forget about the cost and circumstances of these two military conflicts.

Section 3: Fremont Korean Wars Commission
3.1. A commission is hereby formed to recognize and pay tribute to Atlasian involvement in the Second Korean War and the North Korean Civil War through regional government-sponsored educational programs, war memorials, cultural projects, and so on. Said commission will be referred to as the Fremont Korean Wars Commission, and given a starting budget of $5 million to initiate its work.
 
Section 4: The Denver Memorial
4.1. While the Fremont Korean Wars Commission conducts its work and plans for future memorials, the government of the Commonwealth of Fremont shall commission the construction of a Regional Memorial to honor Fremont veterans of both wars, to be build on the regional capital of Denver. $500,000 in regional funding will be put side to fund the memorial.

Throughout the history of our nation, from the opening battles of the American Revolution through the turmoil of the Civil War, to both World Wars, to the first Korean War and Vietnam, to the Persian Gulf, to Afghanistan and the Middle East, and now to the end of our operations in the Second Korean War and the North Korean Civil War, our men and women in uniform have built a tradition of honorable and faithful service.  Today, we honor not only those who fought and sacrificed during these two conflicts in the Pacific, but also their families and those who have lost loved ones.

In respect for their devotion for Atlasia, our Parliament, by an act approved on March 6, 2019, has approved funding for the establishment of a commission to keep the memory of those who served in these wars alive in in the minds of our citizens, as well as the construction of a Regional Memorial to be constructed in our capital in Denver.  Now it is with great privilege that I sign this bill into law.

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AN ACT
to repeal an unneccesary and non-implemented piece of legislation

Section 1: Title
1.1 This legislation is titled the "Fremont First Minister Debate Repeal Act of 2019".

Section 2: Legislation Repeal
2.1. The Fremont First Minister Debate Act of 2017 is hereby repealed.

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Protecting Children From Smoking in Vehicles Act

To prohibit individuals from smoking in a vehicle with passengers under the age of 18

Section 1. Short title

This Act shall be cited as the “Protecting Children From Smoking in Vehicles Act”.

Section 2. Definitions

As used in Act, unless otherwise provided or indicated by the context:

(1) The term "smoke" shall mean the inhaling and exhaling of a vapor produced by the burning, heating, or lighting of a tobacco product or drug in a cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other device, or the use of such device. (2) The term "electronic cigarette" shall mean a device that produces a nicotine vapor that can be inhaled.

Section 3. Rules

(a) In general. -

It shall be a summary offense for an individual to smoke or use an electronic cigarette in a vehicle that has one or more passengers that are under 18 years of age.

(b) Penalty. -

An individual caught violating subsection (a), upon conviction, shall:

(1) on the first offense within a 5 year period, be required to pay a fine of $250; (2) on the second offense within a 5 year period, be required to pay a fine of $500 and have their license suspended for 30 days; (3) on the third offense within a 5 year period, be required to pay a fine of $750 and have their license suspended for 90 days; and (4) for any offense thereafter within a 5 year period, be required to pay a fine of $1000 and have their license suspended for 1 year.

Section 4. Implementation

This Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

Parliament of the Commonwealth of Fremont
Passed

A referendum on the legislation will be held next Friday.  I will be making a public statement on this soon.

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bruhgmger2 is hereby appointed to the position of MP.

A special election to fill the vacancy created by the recall of Galaxie will be held March 22-24.

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AN ACT
To authorize public schools, in kindergarten through eighth grade, to implement an Atlasian civics course of study comprised of topics relating to the Republic of Atlasia's and the Commonwealth of Fremont's systems of government and describe the use of comparative analysis when studying other countries' systems of government

Section 1: Title

This legislation may be cited as the "Fremont Civic Education Act".

Section 2: Teaching of history, culture, and civil government

(A)  Public schools in the Commonwealth of Fremont are required to meet standards in civics for kindergarten throughout eighth grade through an Atlasian course of study that emphasizes, at a minimum, comprehension of foundational factual knowledge in the following areas:

(i)  History and origin of the Constitution of the Republic of Atlasia and Bill of Rights;

(ii)  The structure and responsibilities of the three branches of the federal government and our system of checks and balances to prevent abuse of power;

(iii)  Federalism and the role of the regions;

(iv)  Individual rights that are protected in the Bill of Rights from encroachment by the federal, regional, and state governments;

(v)  The structure and responsibilities of Fremont's Parliament;

(vi)  The Fremont Constitution; and

(vii)  The rights and responsibilities of Atlasian citizenship in our constitutional, representative federal system of government.

(B)  If state academic standards in civics for kindergarten through eighth grade require the study of government systems in other countries, public schools that implement the Atlasian civics course of study should include a comparative analysis of the foreign country's system of government and the Republic of Atlasia's system of government, comparing the role of an independent judiciary, individual rights, and limits on government power.

Section 3: Effectiveness

This act is effective starting at the 2020-2021 school year.

Parliament of the Commonwealth of Fremont
Passed

AN ACT
Relating to fair employment practices; specifying reasonable accommodations for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions as specified; and providing for an effective date.

Section 1: Title

This legislation may be cited as the "Pregnant Workers Support Act".

Section 2: Discriminatory and unfair employment practices enumerated; limitations.

(i)  Upon enactment of this law, it is a discriminatory or unfair employment practice:

For an employer to refuse to make a reasonable accommodation for any condition of a job applicant or employee related to medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth or a related condition if the applicant or employee so requests, unless the employer can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer's program, enterprise or business.  An employer shall not take adverse action against a job applicant or employee who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation, including:

(A)  Denying employment opportunities based on the need for a reasonable accommodation;

(B)  Requiring an employee to take leave if another reasonable accommodation can be provided or to accept an accommodation that the applicant or employee chooses not to accept;

(C)  Counting an absence related to pregnancy, childbirth or a related condition under no fault attendance policies; or

(D)  Failing to reinstate the employee to the employee's original job or to an equivalent position with equivalent pay and accumulated seniority, retirement, fringe benefits and other applicable service credits when the employee's need for reasonable accommodations ceases.

(ii)  "Reasonable accommodation" includes more frequent or longer breaks, time off to recover from childbirth, acquisition or modification of equipment, seating, temporary transfer to a less strenuous or hazardous position, job restructuring, light duty, break time and private non-bathroom space for expressing breast milk, assistance with manual labor and modified work schedules.

(iii)  "Undue hardship" means an action requiring significant difficulty or expense when considered in light of factors, including:

(A)  The nature and cost of the accommodation;

(B)  The overall financial resources of the employer;

(C)  The overall size of the business of the employer with respect to the number of employees, and the number, type and location of its facilities;

(D)  The effect on expenses and resources or the impact otherwise of the accommodation upon the operation of the employer.

Section 3: Impact on existing protections

This act shall not be construed to preempt, limit, diminish or otherwise affect any other provision of law relating to sex discrimination or pregnancy or in any way to diminish protections or coverage for pregnancy, childbirth or a condition related to pregnancy or childbirth under any other provision of law.

Section 4: Effectiveness

This act is effective July 1, 2019.

Parliament of the Commonwealth of Fremont
Passed

AN ACT
In response to Encke's story

Section 1: Title

This legislation may be cited as the "Pacific Railway Reauthorization Act".

Section 2: Findings

In the original 2017 bill, a sum of 10 billion dollars was allocated to the development of rail lines connecting San Francisco and Seattle, Sacramento and Omaha, and Salt Lake City and Minneapolis; however, a recent cost analysis suggests that it will need almost double that sum for each line.

A key issue involves the necessity to build the Omaha line through the rocky mountains. Although BNSF and Union Pacific rail lines exist across the Rockies, the requirements for a high-speed line are more stringent, and require avoidance of sharper bends that wouldn't be out of place in existing tracks. As such, potentially extensive tunneling will need to be carried out on significant portions of the path to make the line feasible. Alternatively, the project could share BNSF tracks at a greatly lowered cost, at the expense of the 'high' in 'high-speed.'

In addition, problems are arising in negotiations with state and local governments, as existing stations in major cities are in need of extensive modifications in order to accomodate the new high-speed rail lines. Significantly, project managers are considering moving the terminus of the Seattle from San Francisco to Emeryville (in Alameda County), citing development concerns regarding the Transbay Transit Center in San Francisco. 

Section 3: Funding
$10,298,400,000 in funding for the Pacific Railway Act of 2017 has been reauthorized following construction difficulties.

Parliament of the Commonwealth of Fremont
Passed

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AN ACT
To provide disaster relief

Section 1: Title

This legislation may be cited as the Nebraska and Iowa Flood Relief Act.

Section 2: Text

The sum of $250 million shall be allocated to a fund that deals with the recent floods in Nebraska and Iowa.  Of this, the sum of $160 million shall be used in Iowa; while the sum of $90 million shall be used in Nebraska.

Parliament of the Commonwealth of Fremont
Passed

A RESOLUTION

That this chamber voices its opinion on the matter on SB 9010.

Whereas, the Senate is voting on SB 9010: Fulfilling Railway Promises Act.
Whereas, this bill establishes a useless passenger rail connection along a thinly populated route solely to make a stupid meme into reality.
Whereas, this service would strongly impinge on the rights of the governments of both Canada and Fremont to regulate and operate their passenger as they see fit.
Resolved, that this Parliament objects in the strongest possible terms to SB 9010.
Further Resolved, that this Parliament urges the Federal Congress to reject this idiotic legislation.
Further Resolved, that this Parliament urges all Senators and Representatives who reside in this region to vote Nay on this legislation.
Further Resolved, that this Parliament objects to the use of any funds of the Government of Fremont to be used to finance this ridiculous project.
Further Resolved, that the Government of Fremont categorically refuses to spend a single cent on funding this absurd project.

Starting now, I will be taking an indefinite leave of absence.

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My LOA is now over.  I had to leave for a few days for a family/medical emergency but things seem to be calming down now.

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AN ACT
To revise the Protecting Children From Smoking in Vehicles Act and to finance public anti-smoking campaigns

Section 1: Title

This legislation may be cited as the Fremont Healthy Lungs Act.

Section 2: Amendment to Protecting Children From Smoking in Vehicles Act

The Protecting Children From Smoking in Vehicles Act is amended:

Protecting Children From Smoking in Vehicles Act

To prohibit individuals from smoking in a vehicle with passengers under the age of 18

Section 1. Short title

This Act shall be cited as the “Protecting Children From Smoking in Vehicles Act”.

Section 2. Definitions

As used in Act, unless otherwise provided or indicated by the context:

(1) The term "smoke" shall mean the inhaling and exhaling of a vapor produced by the burning, heating, or lighting of a tobacco product or drug in a cigar, cigarette, pipe, or other device, or the use of such device. (2) The term "electronic cigarette" shall mean a device that produces a nicotine vapor that can be inhaled.

Section 3. Rules

(a) In general. -

It shall be a summary offense for an individual to smoke or use an electronic cigarette in a vehicle that has one or more passengers that are under 18 years of age.  Individuals that are under 18 years of age shall not be charged under this section if they are the only minor present in the vehicle.

(b) Penalty. -

An individual caught violating subsection (a), upon conviction, shall:

(1) on the first offense within a 5 2 year period, be required to pay a fine of $250; (2) on the second offense within a 5 2 year period, be required to pay a fine of $500 and have their license suspended for 30 days; (3) on the third offense within a 5 2 year period, be required to pay a fine of $750 and have their license suspended for 90 days; and (4) for any offense thereafter within a 5 2 year period, be required to pay a fine of $1000 and have their license suspended for 1 year.

Section 4. Implementation

This Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

Section 3: Appropriation for public anti-smoking campaign

$1,500,000 shall be appropriated for the FY2020 budget for the financing of public health campaigns to discourage use of tobacco.

Parliament of the Commonwealth of Fremont
Passed

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For future reference:

Candidates for Fremont elections, April 2019 (4/19-4/21)

Senate
Devout Centrist of Arizona (Fianna Frémont - Labor Party) (i)

First Minister
Scott of Wyoming (Meadowlark Party - Peace Party) (i)

Parliament
AustralianSwingVoter of Washington (Meadowlark Party - Federalist Party) (i)
Big Abraham of Oregon (Independent - Labor Party)
NerdFighter40351 of Oregon (Independent - Labor Party)
shua of Alaska (Meadowlark Party - Federalist Party)
YE of Nevada (Meadowlark Party - Peace Party)

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As our current session of Parliament winds rapidly to a close, today I am using my power as First Minister to recognize another one of Fremont's most outstanding citizens.  Thus, today, under the authority vested in me by the Order of the Commomweath of Fremont Act, I hereby award former Member of Parliament, former Secretary of State, and our current Vice President LumineVonReuental the title of "Guardian."

Lumine has been a member of this forum and a citizen of our great nation for many years.  At the beginning of my term as First Minister in January, Fremont was faced with a territorial crisis, as radicals attempted to lay claim to the state of Alaska and declare her independence from Fremont and the Republic of Atlasia.  This crisis exposed a great vulnerability in Fremont's defense system, as our National Guard was unfunded and the task of suppressing this illegal act of aggression fell on the shoulders of the federal government.  Then-Secretary Lumine took swift action, pledging full military support to our Commonwealth on behalf of the administration he had been serving.

It is my honor to present this award, the highest civilian honor in the Commonwealth of Fremont, to Vice President LumineVonReuental.

LumineVonReuental - Order of the Commonwealth of Fremont (Guardian)