SB 30-12: Sticking it to the Man Act (Final Vote)

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FalterinArc has told me that this bill needs a second final vote. This originally would have gone back to the House for a final vote, but that was not done by the time it dissolved.

A second final vote will open in 24 hours with no objection.

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This is a bit late, but wouldn't 2. go against schools having uniforms, of which there must be some that get federal funding?

As a general rule, I oppose school uniforms. The way I interpret the bill, it would allow students more freedom of expression.

Also, if anything I would scrap the prohibition on social or political messages, or at least modify the section to allow non-offensive speech (e.g. pro-choice versus pro-life shirts).

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We're not required to suspend debate in a new legislature, but we can when necessary. Thanks to MB for clarifying my interpretation of the bill.

I'll open a final vote in 24 hours if nobody enters an objection.

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2) expressing opinions or beliefs during time allocated for students to speak or ask questions which do not demean or harass other students, or wearing articles of clothing displaying a social or political message.
a) Protections on wearing articles of clothing shall not apply where they conflict with school rules that are not in place for a political purpose.

Status: Objection Raised

Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Objection to the amendment, because I think it should be voted on, though I think we have to vote on whether to move to a final vote first.

Not necessarily unless MB wants to, but I'd rather we deal with the amendment. Anyone is free to object.

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Nay

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I don't see why we need to ban school uniforms.

This bill would only apply to schools which receive federal funding. School uniforms only function to impose conformity and stifle freedom of expression. If parents want their kids to dress like everybody else, private schools will remain an option.

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I don't see why we need to ban school uniforms.

This bill would only apply to schools which receive federal funding. School uniforms only function to impose conformity and stifle freedom of expression. If parents want their kids to dress like everybody else, private schools will remain an option.

That's most schools, many of which have school uniforms. There isn't a big detriment to uniforms nor has such a significant change gotten the debate it needs, so let the teachers decide.

The point of this bill, as I understand it, is to let the students decide for themselves how they dress, within reason of course. There should still be standards of decency, but provided the clothes don't abberate from that, there isn't a big detriment to letting students decide what to wear for themselves.

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This amendment has enough votes to fail. Senators have 24 hours to change their vote.

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With three votes in favor, eleven opposed, and four people not voting, the amendment fails.

Debate resumes.

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Motioning for a final vote again.

EDIT: Counting this as the 24-hour post

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I'm opening a final vote in 24 hours barring an objection.

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A final vote is now open. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Sticking it to the Man Act

A BILL

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

SECTION I
No school which receives federal funding from the government of Atlasia may suspend, expel, or otherwise punish a student for any of the following reasons:

1) wearing their hair in a certain style or having dyed or colored hair
2) expressing opinions or beliefs during time allocated for students to speak or ask questions which do not demean or harass other students, or wearing articles of clothing displaying a social or political message.
3) praying or otherwise practicing their religion at school, as long as the prayers are done without significantly disturbing the class or if they are done during a time of recess
4) actions that occurred outside of school provided they did not bully or harass another student, or result in the student's arrest

SECTION II

1) No school in the Republic of Atlasia may prevent a student from graduating or passing a class due to debts incurred, including but not limited to lunch debt and unreturned library books, provided they satisfy all other requirements.

Passed 7-0-0-1 in the Atlasian House assembled



People's Regional Senate
Passed 5-0-0-1 in the People's Regional Senate

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Aye

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This bill has enough votes to pass. Senators have 24 hours to change their vote.

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Vote on Final Senate Passage of the Sticking it to the Man Act:

Aye (16): Scott, KoopaDaQuick, FalterinArc, Kuumo, AGA, Weatherboy, wxtransit, Ishan, North Carolina Yankee, MB, Joseph Cao, Jimmy7812, Pericles, Spark, DTC, DeadPrez
Nay (0):
Abstain (0):

Not Voting (2): OBD, Talleyrand

This bill has passed the Senate and is sent to the President for executive action.

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Sticking it to the Man Act

A BILL

Be it enacted by the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

SECTION I
No school which receives federal funding from the government of Atlasia may suspend, expel, or otherwise punish a student for any of the following reasons:

1) wearing their hair in a certain style or having dyed or colored hair
2) expressing opinions or beliefs during time allocated for students to speak or ask questions which do not demean or harass other students, or wearing articles of clothing displaying a social or political message.
3) praying or otherwise practicing their religion at school, as long as the prayers are done without significantly disturbing the class or if they are done during a time of recess
4) actions that occurred outside of school provided they did not bully or harass another student, or result in the student's arrest

SECTION II

1) No school in the Republic of Atlasia may prevent a student from graduating or passing a class due to debts incurred, including but not limited to lunch debt and unreturned library books, provided they satisfy all other requirements.

Passed 7-0-0-1 in the Atlasian House assembled



People's Regional Senate
Passed 5-0-0-1 in the People's Regional Senate



Senate of the Republic of Atlasia
Passed 16-0-0-2 in the Atlasian Senate assembled,

Scott, President pro tempore