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« Reply #1125 on: December 03, 2012, 10:26:50 AM »

I will co-sponsor Senator Nix's above resolution.
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« Reply #1126 on: December 04, 2012, 02:58:31 PM »

I will co-sponsor Senator Nix's above resolution.
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« Reply #1127 on: December 07, 2012, 07:40:29 AM »

Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary of External Affairs Dr. Cynic

I hereby introduce articles of impeachment against Secretary of External Affairs, Dr. Cynic, for failure to perform the duties required by his office.
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« Reply #1128 on: December 07, 2012, 08:39:21 AM »

You jumped the gun on me; I'll co-sponsor
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« Reply #1129 on: December 07, 2012, 11:51:06 AM »

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If our Impeachment clarification Amendment passed then then is in the NSC's court at this point, since it pertains to to the SoEA. Unless all impeachements are the judiciary's responsibility and at this instant, my mind is drawing a blank there.
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« Reply #1130 on: December 07, 2012, 11:57:22 AM »

I claim jurisdiction for the NSC, since he is being impeached for problems related to his tenure as SoEA.
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« Reply #1131 on: December 07, 2012, 12:00:54 PM »

The amendment did get ratified. Get on it Ben, before those wily, law-book worms steal your impeachment hearing. Tongue
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« Reply #1132 on: December 07, 2012, 12:31:48 PM »

Trial, Not Turnout AmendmentSad
Whereas it is my belief that impeachment proceedings should be subject to somber trial, not to to which political machine has the more sophisticated turnout operation -

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« Reply #1133 on: December 07, 2012, 12:33:13 PM »

Can I co-sponsor?
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« Reply #1134 on: December 07, 2012, 12:34:08 PM »

By all means. Smiley
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« Reply #1135 on: December 11, 2012, 11:55:00 AM »

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Co-sponsored by Senator Ben.
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« Reply #1136 on: December 14, 2012, 03:46:23 PM »

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Introduce at the request of a distinguished constituent, Former Senator, Emperor and IDS Speaker, Jbrase.
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« Reply #1137 on: December 15, 2012, 12:40:42 PM »

Yank, I'd like to co-sponsor.
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« Reply #1138 on: December 18, 2012, 08:29:20 PM »

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« Reply #1139 on: December 27, 2012, 01:11:40 AM »

I do love the name..
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« Reply #1140 on: December 29, 2012, 01:56:28 AM »

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« Reply #1141 on: January 02, 2013, 01:29:46 AM »

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« Reply #1142 on: January 04, 2013, 01:16:32 PM »

The Vice President finally has a purpose amendment:

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« Reply #1143 on: January 04, 2013, 05:20:11 PM »

A BILL
To instruct the Department of Internal Affairs to establish a user-friendly public website for access to "green government" programs

Section I. Title
This legislation may be cited as the “GreenNet Act of 2013.”

Section II. Establishing the GreenNet Program
1) Within two months of the passage of this act, the Department of Internal Affairs shall establish an on-line “GreenNet Program” to provide a free, user-friendly, easy access, website for all citizens to use.
2) The purpose of GreenNet shall be to provide a simple and streamlined way for any citizen, business, or community, to view applicable energy, land, water, and air efficiency programs as passed and revised by the federal government.
3) The DoIA shall be charged with making citizens aware of GreenNet and for keeping it updated as effectively as possible.
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« Reply #1144 on: January 04, 2013, 10:41:20 PM »
« Edited: January 05, 2013, 12:53:24 PM by Senator Spamage »

A BILL
To require the replanting of Forests following harvest by groups and/or individuals

Section I.Title


1.   This legislation may be cited as the “Forest Restoration Act of 2013”.

Section II. Forest Restoration Requirements

1. All areas logged (public and private) are required to plant 4 trees (of the same species destroyed) for every estimated 1 that they chop down.

2. At least 25% of the trees panted are required to survive to adulthood.

3. Companies and organizations which take out invasive species and replace them with local ones will given a reward for their efforts in restoring the natural habitat of the region.

Section III. Enforcing the Law


1. A government organization hereby known as “The National Forestry Association” will be created and will enforce the law as well as administer the punishment to violators.

2. Judgment over violation and the amount of fining, or reward, will be administered by the National Forestry Association.
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« Reply #1145 on: January 07, 2013, 12:22:29 AM »

A BILL
To provide the regions with adequate funds to reduce the carbon emissions of their local governments, properties, and facilities

Section I. Title

This legislation may be cited as the “Clean Carbon Communities Act of 2013.”

Section II. Appropriations

1) In response of the actions already taken by several regions, the Senate recognizes the need for financial assistance and oversight in the efforts to make all buildings and facilities owned and operated by regional governments green and energy efficient.

2) Fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) is allocated to each regional government by the Department of the Interior for a period of five years to meet the goals outlined in the above clause.

3) For the purposes of this act, “Department” shall refer to the Department of Internal Affairs, and “Secretary” to the Secretary of Internal Affairs.

Section III. Distribution

1) Prior to receiving the appropriate funding, each regional executive shall submit a proposal to the Department outlining how to best allocate and use their funding.  Each proposal shall be reviewed by the Secretary and either approved or denied; each proposal shall also be required to meet the following criteria to be considered:
a. All regional government-owned buildings and facilities must be included in the proposal;
b. A plan must be included on to best distribute the regional funding to local governments;
c. A review of the different proposed forms of clean energy (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) and which form or forms would be the most appropriate to the region in terms of economic and environmental impact.

2) Each region must submit their proposals within thirty (30) days of the passage of this bill, and if they fail to do so in that time period, and have not requested an extension from the Secretary, the Department shall reallocate that region’s funding equally to the remaining regions that have a submitted and approved report.

3) Within three (3) years of the distribution of the funds, the Department shall conduct an independent audit of their expenditure and accounting.
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« Reply #1146 on: January 07, 2013, 09:55:39 AM »

Animal Protection Act:

1) The commercial production, sale, and purchase of meat is hereby criminalized.

2) Any businesses found to be producing meat for any reason, including but not limited to commercial sale, shall be fined up to $1,000,000 per violation and may be ordered closed if unable to pay the fine. In the case of a repeated violation, the business must be closed and the owners prohibited from operating any other animal-related businesses.

3) Any restaurant or retailer found selling meat shall be fined up to $1,000,000 per violation and may be ordered closed if unable to pay the fine. In the case of a repeated violation, the restaurant or retailer must be closed and the owners prohibited from operating any other restaurants or animal-related businesses.

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« Reply #1147 on: January 11, 2013, 02:27:38 PM »

This is an idea Senator Nix and I were discussing a while back, and I see our former colleague Marokai has proposed the same in his campaign thread - rest assured we/I didn't steal it! Wink

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« Reply #1148 on: January 11, 2013, 02:32:11 PM »
« Edited: January 12, 2013, 12:16:56 PM by Senator Oakvale »



Some useful Senate procedure - this may not be necessary, but I've noticed cases where we've had to include fixings of misspellings in amendments to bills and so on.

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I may stick this in an OSPR amendment at some point.
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« Reply #1149 on: January 12, 2013, 12:28:49 PM »

Amendment to the Spurring Skilled Immigration Act of 2012

1. Section 5 of the Spurring Skilled Immigration Act of 2012 shall be amended to read:

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