HB 26.01 Mask Mandate Act

[Pericles]

The federal government already requires staff in schools to wear masks. Students are required to wear masks where they can't social distance. Remember that high schools-the biggest risk of transmission-are closed until Level 1.

I don't think we should let Laki mess with the good work that the Labor Party has done. Overhauling the bill like this, especially given the author, is bound to be riddled with mistakes. The administration recommends that the amendment be rejected and we then can look at it more constructively once Sev's amendment passes.

[SevenEleven]

The federal government already requires staff in schools to wear masks. Students are required to wear masks where they can't social distance. Remember that high schools-the biggest risk of transmission-are closed until Level 1.

I don't think we should let Laki mess with the good work that the Labor Party has done. Overhauling the bill like this, especially given the author, is bound to be riddled with mistakes. The administration recommends that the amendment be rejected and we then can look at it more constructively once Sev's amendment passes.

My amendment has been approved without objection.

Rep. Laki's amendment is considered unfriendly, as is Rep. Jessica's. I urge the Representatives to withdraw these amendments so we can focus on each change separately.

[SevenEleven]

Proposing an amendment to strike section 2a from the bill.

[Rep Jessica]

Proposing an amendment

3. This bill shall not apply to people under the age of 6 10, nor to anyone with health issues where a doctor has prescribed that the usage of a mask would be negative for the patient's health

[SevenEleven]

Proposing an amendment

3. This bill shall not apply to people under the age of 6 10, nor to anyone with health issues where a doctor has prescribed that the usage of a mask would be negative for the patient's health

This amendment has already been proposed and accepted.

[Rep Jessica]

Proposing an amendment

3. This bill shall not apply to people under the age of 6 10, nor to anyone with health issues where a doctor has prescribed that the usage of a mask would be negative for the patient's health

This amendment has already been proposed and accepted.

Ok, I withdraw my amendment.

[SevenEleven]

SENATE BILL

To provide for a nationwide police on masks to mitigate and reduce the spread of the Covid 19 Pandemic.

Be it Enacted in both Chambers of Congress Assembled,

Mask Mandate Act

To mandate the usage of masks nationwide in response to the COVID 19 pandemic

1. Starting within 5 days after the passage of this bill, all regions receiving federal funding for police departments must institute mandatory usage of masks in the following situations:
   a. In any means of public transport
   b. In any shops, commerce or other public enclosed spaces; except those dedicated to the consumption of food and drinks
   c. Inside cars, if the car is operating as a commercial transportation service, such as a taxi, rideshare, shuttle service, or medical transport
2. People who do not follow this rule shall be fined $200
3. This bill shall not apply to people under the age of 10, nor to anyone with health issues where a doctor has prescribed that the usage of a mask would be negative for the patient's health
    a. A valid doctor's advisory must be present
4. This bill shall automatically sunset on December 31st, 2021; or when the WHO declares the COVID-19 pandemic officially over
5. States may be exempted from having the mask mandate apply within them if they provide a formal request for an exemption to the President and the President accepts this request within 7 days.

Current text, assuming no objections to my recent amendment.

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

Masks should not be mandated in cars. How are you even going to enforce that? People should be allowed to not wear masks in cars even if they have people in the car that do not live in the same household. It's up to the driver to enforce whatever rules they want in their car.

[Former President tack50]

Masks should not be mandated in cars. How are you even going to enforce that? People should be allowed to not wear masks in cars even if they have people in the car that do not live in the same household. It's up to the driver to enforce whatever rules they want in their car.

When you get pulled over for another offence (like speeding, or a DUI checkpoint); police can easily check you are wearing a mask or not and add the fine.

[Senator-elect Spark]

I still have questions about enforcement. Besides withholding funds, is there anything else we can do to get compliance?

[Pericles]

This isn't specifically related to masks, but this bill seems like the best way to do this. So the administration wants to boost usage of our "DefeatCoronavirus" contact tracing app. In New Zealand, businesses are required to display the app's QR code at their entrance or reception. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/covid-19/423859/deadline-for-businesses-to-display-covid-tracer-qr-code This has boosted the app's usage and so improves their/our contact tracing capabilities. So we should do something similar, I suggest adding this clause.
"Effective 14 days from the passage of this bill, all places of business shall be required to display a QR code for the DefeatCoronavirus app at their entrances or reception areas.
a) Failure to follow this requirement shall result in a penalty per offence of $500 for first-time offenders, and a penalty of up to $1,000 per offence for continued breaches."

[SevenEleven]

Could we get some feedback on these proposals?

I think the President has some good ideas. We really need to get the ball rolling on this.

[SevenEleven]

SENATE BILL

To provide for a nationwide police on masks to mitigate and reduce the spread of the Covid 19 Pandemic.

Be it Enacted in both Chambers of Congress Assembled,

Mask Mandate Act

To mandate the usage of masks nationwide in response to the COVID 19 pandemic

Section 1. Provisions
1. Starting within 5 days after the passage of this bill, all regions receiving federal funding for police departments must institute mandatory usage of masks in the following situations:
   a. In any means of public transport
   b. In any shops, commerce or other public enclosed spaces; except those dedicated to the consumption of food and drinks
   c. Inside cars, if the car is operating as a commercial transportation service, such as a taxi, rideshare, shuttle service, or medical transport
2. People who do not follow this rule shall be fined $200
3. This bill shall not apply to people under the age of 10, nor to anyone with health issues where a doctor has prescribed that the usage of a mask would be negative for the patient's health
    a. A valid doctor's advisory must be present
4. This bill shall automatically sunset on December 31st, 2021; or when the WHO declares the COVID-19 pandemic officially over
5. States may be exempted from having the mask mandate apply within them if they provide a formal request for an exemption to the President and the President accepts this request within 7 days.
6. Effective 14 days from the passage of this bill, all places of business shall be required to display a QR code for the DefeatCoronavirus app at their entrances or reception areas.
a) Failure to follow this requirement shall result in a penalty per offence of $500 for first-time offenders.

Section 2. Enforcement
1. Regional and local police departments not enforcing this mandate shall have funding withheld.
a) Except in circumstances where an exemption is granted per Section 1.5
 

Offering this amendment.

[Left Wing]

I support the amendment. We need stronger promotion of Defeat Coronavirus

[Rep Jessica]

Could we get some feedback on these proposals?

I think the President has some good ideas. We really need to get the ball rolling on this.

I'll just say that $200 dollars is too much. I'll support a fine of $50-75  and would still get the same effect without destroying lives. Secondly, I can't support the latest amendments effecting businesses and police.

[SevenEleven]

Could we get some feedback on these proposals?

I think the President has some good ideas. We really need to get the ball rolling on this.

I'll just say that $200 dollars is too much. I'll support a fine of $50-75  and would still get the same effect without destroying lives. Secondly, I can't support the latest amendments effecting businesses and police.

Do you have any other ideas on how to compel enforcement of this mandate?

[Rep Jessica]

Could we get some feedback on these proposals?

I think the President has some good ideas. We really need to get the ball rolling on this.

I'll just say that $200 dollars is too much. I'll support a fine of $50-75  and would still get the same effect without destroying lives. Secondly, I can't support the latest amendments effecting businesses and police.

Do you have any other ideas on how to compel enforcement of this mandate?

99% of our police departments and nearly 100% of judges will enforce the laws of this congress. I love our legal system and our police. I've got faith in them!  We must be fair and appear to be just to them and the people that we're serving.

[SevenEleven]

Could we get some feedback on these proposals?

I think the President has some good ideas. We really need to get the ball rolling on this.

I'll just say that $200 dollars is too much. I'll support a fine of $50-75  and would still get the same effect without destroying lives. Secondly, I can't support the latest amendments effecting businesses and police.

Do you have any other ideas on how to compel enforcement of this mandate?

99% of our police departments and nearly 100% of judges will enforce the laws of this congress. I love our legal system and our police. I've got faith in them!  We must be fair and appear to be just to them and the people that we're serving.

Would you be willing to support a compromise where the fine is $100, but becomes $200 for subsequent offenses?

[Left Wing]

Could we get some feedback on these proposals?

I think the President has some good ideas. We really need to get the ball rolling on this.

I'll just say that $200 dollars is too much. I'll support a fine of $50-75  and would still get the same effect without destroying lives. Secondly, I can't support the latest amendments effecting businesses and police.

Do you have any other ideas on how to compel enforcement of this mandate?

99% of our police departments and nearly 100% of judges will enforce the laws of this congress. I love our legal system and our police. I've got faith in them!  We must be fair and appear to be just to them and the people that we're serving.

Many police officers have political agendas and we can’t let that risk getting in the way of fighting the virus.

[Rep Jessica]

Could we get some feedback on these proposals?

I think the President has some good ideas. We really need to get the ball rolling on this.

I'll just say that $200 dollars is too much. I'll support a fine of $50-75  and would still get the same effect without destroying lives. Secondly, I can't support the latest amendments effecting businesses and police.

Do you have any other ideas on how to compel enforcement of this mandate?

99% of our police departments and nearly 100% of judges will enforce the laws of this congress. I love our legal system and our police. I've got faith in them!  We must be fair and appear to be just to them and the people that we're serving.

Would you be willing to support a compromise where the fine is $100, but becomes $200 for subsequent offenses?

Yes I'll support an $100 fine that becomes $200 with subsequent offenses.

[Joseph Cao]

All right. To settle the multiple amendments currently pending:

Since Laki is no longer in the House, and that his amendment is in any case functionally impractical (we're not in a position to reassess this every three months, for one thing), I will remove it from consideration in my capacity as presiding officer.

Jessica's amendment has been declared unfriendly, so we will move to an amendment vote in a minute. Sev's amendment to strike section 2(a) is therefore annulled since section 2(a) technically doesn't exist yet.

Sev's amendment regarding the DefeatCoronavirus app will be adopted within 24 hours of its proposal if nobody objects to it.

[Joseph Cao]

Mask Mandate Act

To mandate the usage of masks nationwide in response to the COVID 19 pandemic

1. Starting 30 days after the passage of this bill, all regions receiving federal funding for police departments must institute mandatory usage of masks in the following situations:
   a. In any means of public transport
   b. In any shops, commerce or other public enclosed spaces; except those dedicated to the consumption of food and drinks
   c. Inside cars, if the people in the car do not live in the same household
2. People who do not follow this rule shall be fined $200 $10.
a. Subsequent offenses shall increase by $10 for each violation
3. This bill shall not apply to people under the age of 6 10, nor to anyone with health issues where a doctor has prescribed that the usage of a mask would be negative for the patient's health
4. This bill shall automatically sunset on December May 31st, 2021; or when the WHO declares the COVID-19 pandemic officially over
5. States may be exempted from having the mask mandate apply within them if they provide a formal request for an exemption to the President and the President accepts this request within 7 days.

Sponsor: Jessica
Feedback: Hostile

Representatives, the question is on adoption of the amendment above.

72 hours to vote – please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

[SevenEleven]

Nay.

[Adam Griffin]

Nay

[Left Wing]

Nay