S.21.1-10: Protect Handicapped Locomotion Act (Law'd)

[tmthforu94]

A BILL FOR AN ACT
allowing Southern citizens, regardless of physical ability, to get around more freely

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHAMBER.

Section 1, TITLE.
1. The title of this Act shall be, the "Protect Handicapped Locomotion Act."

Section 2, TEXT.
1. No governing body under the authority of the Southern Region shall be permitted to establish a bikeway in a segment of public road right-of-way that results in the elimination or relocation of any vehicle parking spaces intended for the exclusive usage of handicapped persons.
2. No car within the Southern Region shall be permitted to park their car on a pedestrian walkway or sidewalk.
3. All public buses that operate within the Southern Region shall be fitted with at least one (1) seat and one (1) door that allows for passengers in wheelchairs to get on, ride, and get off the vehicle.
4. All buildings operated by the Southern Government with more than one (1) story are required to be fitted with an elevator system that can access all floors.

Section 3, CLAUSES.
1. This legislation shall take effect immediately after passage by the Southern Legislature.
2. §2.1 shall not apply for bike lanes that began construction before this bill passes the Southern Legislature.
3. Violation of §2.2 shall result in a $5 fine (per violation) inflicted upon the person the car is licensed to, given by the municipality’s police department.
4. Currently existing buses that do not abide by §2.3 shall be retrofitted to include a door and seat, with all expenses paid for by the Southern Government.
5. $35 million shall be taken out of the Southern Region's Budget each Fiscal Year, starting FY2022, to pay for §3.4.

Sponsor: Koopa

Minimum 48 hours for debate. The sponsor is invited to advocate for the bill.

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

Thanks, TM! To keep things short and sweet, this bill aims to create a variety of protections for handicapped Southerners looking to get from one place to another. It protects handicapped parking spaces, allows Southerners in wheelchairs to walk on sidewalks obstacle-free, lets them ride public buses, and gives them easier access to elevators in buildings operated by the regional government. What you see in the bill is what you get, and I kindly ask my fellow delegates to vote aye.

I yield the floor.

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

This bill is a great idea to prevent our government from making life even more burdensome for handicapped Southerners. My only suggestion would be to place a dollar amount on Section 3, Clause 4.

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

My only suggestion would be to place a dollar amount on Section 3, Clause 4.

Noted.

A BILL FOR AN ACT
allowing Southern citizens, regardless of physical ability, to get around more freely

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHAMBER.

Section 1, TITLE.
1. The title of this Act shall be, the "Protect Handicapped Locomotion Act."

Section 2, TEXT.
1. No governing body under the authority of the Southern Region shall be permitted to establish a bikeway in a segment of public road right-of-way that results in the elimination or relocation of any vehicle parking spaces intended for the exclusive usage of handicapped persons.
2. No car within the Southern Region shall be permitted to park their car on a pedestrian walkway or sidewalk.
3. All public buses that operate within the Southern Region shall be fitted with at least one (1) seat and one (1) door that allows for passengers in wheelchairs to get on, ride, and get off the vehicle.
4. All buildings operated by the Southern Government with more than one (1) story are required to be fitted with an elevator system that can access all floors.

Section 3, CLAUSES.
1. This legislation shall take effect immediately after passage by the Southern Legislature.
2. §2.1 shall not apply for bike lanes that began construction before this bill passes the Southern Legislature.
3. Violation of §2.2 shall result in a $5 fine (per violation) inflicted upon the person the car is licensed to, given by the municipality’s police department.
4. Currently existing buses that do not abide by §2.3 shall be retrofitted to include a door and seat, with all expenses paid for by the Southern Government.
5. $X shall be taken out of the Southern Region's Budget each Fiscal Year, starting FY2022, to pay for §3.4.

[reagente]

This bill is a great idea to prevent our government from making life even more burdensome for handicapped Southerners.

Agreed, I support this legislation.

[tmthforu94]

24 hours for objections to the amendment.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

No objection

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I'm considering motioning for a final vote.

[tmthforu94]

Motioning for a final vote, 24 hours to object.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

No objection.

[tmthforu94]

Actually, though we are technically past the objection window, I'm withdrawing my motion. We still need to determine a dollar amount in the last clause to fund this, any suggestions?

[reagente]

Actually, though we are technically past the objection window, I'm withdrawing my motion. We still need to determine a dollar amount in the last clause to fund this, any suggestions?

It seems there are about 350,000 registered buses in the South, give or take, so I'll offer $35 million as a figure.

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[tmthforu94]

A BILL FOR AN ACT
allowing Southern citizens, regardless of physical ability, to get around more freely

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SOUTHERN CHAMBER.

Section 1, TITLE.
1. The title of this Act shall be, the "Protect Handicapped Locomotion Act."

Section 2, TEXT.
1. No governing body under the authority of the Southern Region shall be permitted to establish a bikeway in a segment of public road right-of-way that results in the elimination or relocation of any vehicle parking spaces intended for the exclusive usage of handicapped persons.
2. No car within the Southern Region shall be permitted to park their car on a pedestrian walkway or sidewalk.
3. All public buses that operate within the Southern Region shall be fitted with at least one (1) seat and one (1) door that allows for passengers in wheelchairs to get on, ride, and get off the vehicle.
4. All buildings operated by the Southern Government with more than one (1) story are required to be fitted with an elevator system that can access all floors.

Section 3, CLAUSES.
1. This legislation shall take effect immediately after passage by the Southern Legislature.
2. §2.1 shall not apply for bike lanes that began construction before this bill passes the Southern Legislature.
3. Violation of §2.2 shall result in a $5 fine (per violation) inflicted upon the person the car is licensed to, given by the municipality’s police department.
4. Currently existing buses that do not abide by §2.3 shall be retrofitted to include a door and seat, with all expenses paid for by the Southern Government.
5. $35 million shall be taken out of the Southern Region's Budget each Fiscal Year, starting FY2022, to pay for §3.4.

24 hours for objections.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

No objection.

[tmthforu94]

The amendment is adopted. With this added, I'm motioning again for a final vote. 24 hours to object.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

No objection.

[tmthforu94]

A final vote has started, please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

Aye

[If my soul was made of stone]

AYE

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Aye

[KoopaDaQuick 🇵🇸]

Aye

[reagente]

Aye

[tmthforu94]

This has enough votes to pass, delegates have 24 hours to change their votes.

[tmthforu94]

This has passed and will be presented to the governor for signature.

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

Aye