S.21-3.9: Supporting Southern Families Act (LAW'd)

[reagente]

Supporting Southern Families Act

Section I. Title

i. This bill shall be known as the “Supporting Southern Families Act.”

Section II. Definitions

i. “Household” shall refer to the primary residence occupied by at least one parent or legal guardian of any child or children of 17 years of age or younger.

Section III. Family Bonuses

i. A direct cash deposit shall be enacted every year for the next five years and shall begin within 90 days following the passing of this bill. Households will receive a direct deposit of the following amounts based on the following formula:

For Households earning less than $300,000.00 per year: {[$1500 - ($Household income / 200) ] + $500} per child

For Households earning more than $300,000.00 per year: $500 per child

Section IV. Ultrasound Availability

i. Pregnancy centers or any other reproductive health centers in the South shall be required to offer ultrasounds as an option at least once.

sponsor: Saint

Sponsor is encouraged to advocate for their bill

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I love this bill.

[reagente]

Any further comment on this bill?

[AGA]

I would suggest getting rid of the benefit cliffs.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I am inclined to vote for it as it is currently worded.

[reagente]

I would suggest getting rid of the benefit cliffs.

Good idea, proposing the following amendment to reduce welfare cliffs (and to reduce the benefit slightly for higher earners)

Supporting Southern Families Act

Section I. Title

i. This bill shall be known as the “Supporting Southern Families Act.”

Section II. Definitions

i. “Household” shall refer to the primary residence occupied by at least one parent or legal guardian of any child or children of 17 years of age or younger.

Section III. Family Bonuses

i. A direct cash deposit shall be enacted every year for the next five years and shall begin within 90 days following the passing of this bill. Households will receive a direct deposit of the following amounts based on the following formula:

For Households earning less than $300,000.00 per year: {[$1500 - ($Household income / 200) ] + $500} per child

For Households earning more than $300,000.00 per year: $500 per child

Section IV. Ultrasound Availability

i. Pregnancy centers or any other reproductive health centers in the South shall be required to offer ultrasounds as an option at least once.

[reagente]

Amendment adopted

[reagente]

Motioning for a final vote unless other delegates find value in continued debate.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

No objection.

[TheSaint250]

No objection

[reagente]

Final vote. 48 hours.

Aye

[UlmerFudd]

Aye

[Coastal Elitist]

Aye

[reagente]

This bill has enough votes to pass, 24 hours for delegates to change their votes

[TheSaint250]

Aye

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Aye

[reagente]

This bill has passed 5-0 and will be presented to the governor for signature.