10th Council of Lincoln Legislative Introduction Thread

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Open Schools Act

The No Need to Spread Disease Act is amended as follows:

An act to encourage safe practices during the Covid-19 outbreak

1. Government Facilities
a) All persons inside a building owned by the Government of Lincoln must wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth
  a1)  Individuals who do not adhere to the requirements specified in this act may be fined up to $50 per infraction.
b) Hand sanitizer must be made readily available in all buildings owned by the Government of Lincoln
c) Government workers who are not required to work on site shall work from home.
d) The various departments and administrations of the Government of Lincoln shall be responsible for ensuring that all possible services are made available online.
2. Liabilities for Businesses
a) Customers and employees of retail stores must wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth while in the store.
  a1) Customers are not required to wear a mask for a pick up which does not require entry to the building.
  a2) Retail businesses who do not adhere to the requirements specified in this act may be fined no less than $250 and up to $750 per infraction.
  a3) Individuals who do not adhere to the requirements specified in this act may be fined up to $50 per infraction.
b) No business shall be required to serve customers which do not adhere to business policies regarding covid-19 protection.
c) It shall not be considered wrongful to terminate an employee who refuses to adhere to business policies regarding covid-19 protection.
3. School Safety
a) School districts in Lincoln may be permitted to open schools for face-to-face learning only if the district covid-19 positivity rate is under 3%, however districts may opt to remain closed, even if they meet this criteria. they demonstrate that they have the logistical capabilities to adhere to the CDC's school guidance.
  a1) Schools must be closed if the district positivity rate increases to above 3%.
b) All persons in a school in Lincoln must wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth except during designated meal times.
c) Hand sanitizer must be made readily available in all schools in Lincoln.
d) Public schools must make classes available online meeting all curriculum criteria.
  d1) Online classes shall be required in districts which do not meet the requirement for reopening and optional for all students in districts which do meet the criteria for reopening.
e) A $1 billion fund shall be established to allocate funding to districts which demonstrate need for assistance purchasing adequate PPE.
4. Lincolrail and Lincolnbus
a) Lincolnrail and Lincolnbus services shall be permitted only to operate at half capacity.
  a1) Passengers shall be seated such that they are not adjacent.
  a2) Passengers shall not be permitted to sit in seats facing towards other passengers.
b) All passengers and employees of Lincolnrail and Lincolnbus must wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth while on board.
c) Hand sanitizer shall be made readily available on Lincolnrail and Lincolnbus services.
5. State and Local Governments
a) This act shall not be construed as to prevent state and local governments within Lincoln from applying additional requirements as they see fit.
b) State and local governments in Lincoln are required to adopt the policies outlined in section 1.
6. Timing
a) This act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
b) This act shall expire July 20, 2021 unless extended by the council.

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FF Act

An act that increase Firearm Freedom without removing the most important gun control provisions.

Title 9, Section 3 of the Consolidate Laws of Lincoln Omnibus Act is amended as follows:

An individual receiving a gun, either through sale or transfer, shall be required to undergo universal comprehensive background checks, with requirements determined by the Bureau of Firearm Safety and Licensing, which shall include —
(1) not being convicted of a violation of a gun law in the past 3 years from the date of application;
(2) not being convicted of a crime involving bodily harm or the use of a gun in the past 5 years from the date of application;
(3) not being convicted of a crime involving the use of a gun in the past 10 years from the date of application


Title 9, Section 4 of the Consolidate Laws of Lincoln Omnibus Act is amended as follows:

(a) In general. —

A “Gun License” shall be required to purchase, sell, or possess a gun in Lincoln.

(b) License types. —

There shall be the following categories of gun licenses —
(1) Class A, for rifles and shotguns; and
(2) Class B, for Class A weapons and handguns.

(c) Renewal. —

An individual shall be required to renew their Gun License every 310 years.

(d) Suspension. —

An individual's Gun License may be temporarily or permanently suspended by the court as a result of a criminal conviction relating to the violation of this Act, a violation of another gun law, the use of a gun in a crime, a crime involving bodily harm, or domestic violence.

(e) Requirements. —

An individual shall apply at a at a drivers license facility to get or renew a Gun License, where they shall —
(1) undergo a universal comprehensive background check;
(2) pass a mental health test issued by a psychologist, if they have a history of mental health issues;
(3)(2) show proof of passing a gun training and safety course at a drivers license facility or on a drivers license facility website; and
(4) pass a gun safety exam at such drivers license facility.

(f) Driver's licenses facility. —

The Bureau of Firearm Safety and Licensing shall provide to drivers license facilities the necessary courses for gun training and safety, accessible both —
(1) at the drivers license facility; and
(2) online.

(g) Waiting period. —

An individual shall not receive a gun license for the first time no sooner than one week (168 hours) after applying for one.

(g)(h) Failure to comply. —

An individual that shall violate Subsection (a) may face the following penalties at the discretion of the court —
(1) a fine not exceeding $100,000; or
(2) a term of imprisonment of no more than 10 consecutive years.


Title 9, Section 6 of the Consolidate Laws of Lincoln Omnibus Act is amended as follows:

(a) In general. —

No individual shall purchase, sell, or possess
(1) bump stocks;
(2) suppressors;
(3)(2) magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition; and
(4) semi-automatic assault weapons, or semi-automatic rifles, semi-automatic handguns, and semi-automatic shotguns.

(b) Penalties. —

An individual that purchases or sells, or possesses one or more of the devices in Subsection (a) may face the following penalties at the discretion of the court —
(1) a fine not exceeding $100,000; or
(2) a term of imprisonment of no more than 10 consecutive years.


Title 9, Section 8 of the Consolidate Laws of Lincoln Omnibus Act is amended as follows:

Any individual who is convicted of a crime involving the use of a gun may have any guns or gun accessories in the individual’s possession permanently confiscated by Lincoln at the discretion of the court.

(a) Guns. —

An individual who is convicted of violating a gun law, including this Act, may have any guns involved in or with such crime permanently confiscated by Lincoln at the discretion of the court.


(b) Bump stocks; suppressor; large magazines; semi-automatic assault weapons. —

An individual who is convicted of violating a gun law, including this Act, shall have any of the items listed in Section (4)(a) involved in or with such crime permanently confiscated at the discretion of the court.

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I guess I'll sponsor it on lfromnj's behalf.