Legislation Introduction Thread

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Unbelievable.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Thanks for including the extra sentence, Kal - I apparently forgot to hit post on the edit, so it wasn't in yet.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Introduced on behalf of the Administration:

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The Foreign Policy Reform Act of 2012

Sections 3 and 4 of F.L. 40-3: Foreign Policy Reform Act of 2010 are hereby repealed.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Foreign Policy Reform Act of 2012

Sections 2 and 3 of F.L. 40-3: Foreign Policy Reform Act of 2010 are hereby repealed.

You want to get rid of the newspaper? I think you'd want to eliminate 3&4, not 2&3.

Gah, yes!  Editing it now.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Airport Renaming Act

1) Mondale National Airport shall henceforth be known as Purple State National Airport.
2) Arbenz International Airport shall henceforth be known as Colin Wixted International Airport.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Swearing In Made Easy Act

1.  The "Swearing in of New Officeholders" thread shall be stickied on the Atlas Fantasy Government Board

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Swearing In Made Easy Act

1.  The "Swearing in of New Officeholders" thread shall be stickied on the Atlas Fantasy Government Board

PMing Gustaf might be just as effective, though.

PMing Gustaf or Nym is the only thing that would be effective haha. Voting Aye on this wouldn't stick the thread.

  I still think it should be on the books.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

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This may end up as an Amendment.

I'd like to Co-Sponsor, if possible.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Senate Committee on National Security Creation Resolution

This resolution shall create the Committee on National Security as a Standing Committee of the Atlasian Senate.  The Committee shall have jurisdiction over all legislation, treaties, and nominations related to national security, the armed services, foreign affairs, and any other indirectly related issues as determined by the Senate.

The President of the Senate shall open nominations for committee membership at the start of each session, for a period of seventy-two hours.  The Senate shall then select three of the nominees to serve on the Committee.

Once selected, the Committee members shall select the Chairman from amongst themselves. The Chairman shall open the thread and preside over all hearings and functions of the Committee.

The Chairman may be replaced by the President of the Senate, if he has been absent longer than a week.  If the Chairman takes an announced leave of absence, the replacement shall only serve until the Senator's return.

If a member of the committee resigns his position on the committee, or leaves the Senate, the full Senate shall select a replacement.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Judiciary Reform Act of 2012

1.  The Supreme Court of Atlasia shall be expanded to 8 members.
2.  The additional five members shall include the Chief Judicial Officer (or equal position) of each of the five regions.  These Regional Representatives shall enjoy full rights as members of the Supreme Court.
3.  If a region does not have a Chief Judicial Officer (or equal position) then the Chief Executive of the region shall appoint a Regional Representative to the Supreme Court.
4.  The Regional Representative shall be on the Supreme Court only as long as he is the CJO of a particular region.  If a vacancy occurs in the position of CJO/Regional Representative, the Governor of the particular region shall name the replacement.
5.  The President can appoint a Regional Representative to a non-regional Supreme Court seat; this will create a vacancy in the Regional Representative spot.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Holding CEOs Accountable Act

1.  Any CEO of a corporation convicted of a crime related to his tenure at the corporation shall forfeit the benefits associated with his position upon departure from the current position.

2.  If the CEO is convicted after he has begun to collect his retirement, then the retirement shall be severed for all future years.

3.  This legislation shall take effect for all convictions occurring after January 1, 2013.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Contempt of Congress Act

1.  Any government official summoned before a Congressional Committee to testify and fails to without providing an excuse deemed legitimate by the Committee shall be charged with contempt of Congress.

2.  If the Senate votes to hold the official in contempt, he shall be subject to impeachment.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I'd like to co-sponsor this.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I'll take over Scott's lame duck bill.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Subsequent portions can be found in the SoEA's office:

Department of External Affairs: October 2012 Foreign Policy Review

Definitions of the DoEA's Foreign Policy Review

Economic/Trade Restrictions:

Most Priority: Free exchange of intelligence and trade, as well as top priorities for military and/or economic aid if needed

Normal/None: Atlasian government and corporations are free to due business unhindered by government enforced restrictions.

Partial: Specific restrictions such as selective tariffs or partial embargoes are to be in place to attack the government and not the regime. Foreign aid can be granted if the regime shows signs of progress towards democracy.

Full: Complete embargo and trade is forbidden with the nation in question. Corporations in violation may face fines decided by the Senate.

Military Restrictions:

Normal/None: Any military hardware produced by private firms, or by the government of Atlasia may be sold to the government in question. However, nuclear material, technology and nuclear weapons may not be sold unless the Senate agrees with the sale of atomic technology to the nation in question.

Partial: Personnel weapons may be sold by private corporations or the state to the country in question. Personnel weapons are weapons, which are carried and operated by one man, i.e. assault rifles, mortars, RPGs, etc. No vehicles, armour, aircraft, or ships may be sold.

Full: No military equipment of any nature may be sold privately or by Atlasia, i.e. no uniforms, guns, vehicles, nothing.

DoEA Policy: The Americas

Antigua and Barbuda: Normal
Argentina: Normal
Bahamas: Normal
Barbados: Normal
Belize: Normal
Bolivia: Normal
Brazil: Normal
Canada: Normal
Chile: Normal.
Colombia: Normal.
Costa Rica: Normal
Cuba: Normal. Atlasian policy regarding Cuba is currently F.L. 18-6, Cuban Relations Act.
Dominica: Normal
Dominican Republic: Normal
Ecuador: Normal
El Salvador: Normal
Grenada: Normal
Guatemala: Normal
Guyana: Normal
Haiti: Normal, though we have concerns regarding corruption and political instability.
Honduras: Normal
Jamaica: Normal
Mexico: Normal, though we have serious concerns about the drug warlords conflict.
Nicaragua: Normal
Panama: Normal
Paraguay: Normal
Peru: Normal
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Normal
Saint Lucia: Normal
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Normal
Suriname: Normal
Trinidad and Tobago: Normal
Uruguay: Normal
Venezuela: Normal

DoEA Policy: Europe

Albania: Normal
Andorra: Normal
Armenia: Normal
Austria: Normal
Azerbaijan: Full military and economic restrictions until free elections are held, civil liberties respected and transparency is restored.
Belarus: Full military and economic restrictions until free elections are held and civil liberties respected.
Belgium: Normal
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Normal
Bulgaria: Normal
Croatia: Normal
Czech Republic: Normal
Denmark: Normal
Estonia: Normal
Finland: Normal
France: Most Priority
Georgia: Partial Military and Trade Restrictions. We have concerns over civil liberties and other issues within the area.
Germany: Most Priority
Greece: Normal. We have concerns over Greece's economic situation.
Hungary: Normal, though we have concerns regarding political freedom.
Iceland: Normal
Ireland: Normal
Italy: Normal, though we have concerns about corruption.
Kosovo: Normal
Latvia: Normal
Liechtenstein: Partial economic restrictions; we call for a complete transition to democracy and full transparency in banking.
Lithuania: Normal
Luxembourg: Normal
Macedonia: Normal, although we have concerns about corruption, ethnic minorities and relations with Greece.
Moldova: Normal. Atlasia is pleased overall with democratic evolution in Moldova, though we have serious concerns about corruption, political instability, drug trafficking and the Transnistria issue.
Monaco: Normal
Montenegro: Normal
Netherlands: Normal
Norway: Normal
Poland: Normal
Portugal: Normal
Romania: Normal
Russia: Partial military and economic restrictions. We have serious concerns about democracy, civil liberties, press freedom and the situation in Chechnya and the Russian Caucasus.
San Marino: Normal
Serbia: Normal
Slovakia: Normal, though we have some concerns about worrying nationalist trends in the country and their negative effect on internal and external ethnic relations.
Slovenia: Normal
Sweden: Normal
Switzerland: Normal
Turkey: Normal, although concerns remain about treatment of Kurds, and increasing trend away from secularism.
Ukraine: Normal, but we have concerns regarding current political stability, corruption, and various other problems.
United Kingdom: Most Priority
Vatican City: Normal

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Legalization of Poker Act

1.  This Act may also be cited as the "Know When to Hold Them, Know When to Fold Them" Act
2.  All forms of poker shall hereby be defined as games of skill, not chance. 
3.  These games, both in person and online, are fully legal.
4.  All for profit poker websites shall hereby have all their websites returned and their bank accounts unfrozen.
5.  All charges pending against individuals for crimes directly related to operating poker games and/or websites shall be dropped immediately.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I introduce:

A BILL

To direct resources and funds to all areas affected by the recent Hurricane Sandy.

SECTION ONE. TITLE

This legislation may be cited as the 'Natural Disaster Relief Act of 2012.'

SECTION TWO. APPROPRIATIONS

1.) $5 billion shall be set aside for repair and restoration of infrastructure that was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. This money shall also be available to provide aid to individuals and families hurt by the storm including supplementation of food, medicine, medical care, temporary housing or other forms of aid as shall be designated by regional and local disaster relief officials.

2.) $2 billion shall be set aside for infrastructure enhancements to help prevent future hurricane damage.

3.) Monies from clauses 1 and 2 shall only be made available to the Northeast and Mideast Regions.

SECTION THREE. PROCESS FOR DISTRIBUTION

1.) The Governor of the Northeast Region shall prepare a report and request the funds needed for repairs as outlined in section 1 from the SoIA.

2.) No less than 80% of the funds from Section 1, Clause 1 shall be appropriated to the Northeast. Beyond that requirement, the SoIA has the discretion to appropriate the funds from Section 1, Clauses 1 and 2 as he sees fit.

3.) Any monies not appropriated to the regions by January 31st, 2013, shall be returned to the general fund.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Done with pleasure

[Kaine for Senate '18]

The Additional Relief Money Act

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1.) $5 100 billion shall be set aside for repair and restoration of infrastructure that was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. This money shall also be available to provide aid to individuals and families hurt by the storm including supplementation of food, medicine, medical care, temporary housing or other forms of aid as shall be designated by regional and local disaster relief officials.

2.) $20 billion shall be set aside for infrastructure enhancements to help prevent future hurricane damage.

3.) Monies from clauses 1 and 2 shall only be made available to the Northeast and Mideast Regions.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

You jumped the gun on me; I'll co-sponsor

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I claim jurisdiction for the NSC, since he is being impeached for problems related to his tenure as SoEA.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

Can I co-sponsor?