Northeast Propositions for the month of October

[Robespierre's Jaw]

It's that time again for any citizen of the Northeast to propose any legislation that want. There will be two weeks to propose legislation. Once those two weeks have passed, there will be a vote on them the weekend after (the weekend of the 19th of October). For the proposed legislation to be voted on, it requires the signatures of three Northeast citizens. You may begin proposing legislation, NOW!

[Verily]

Death Penalty Abolition Bill

1. The death penalty is hereby abolished in the bounds of the Northeast Region.
2. All persons currently sentenced to death in the Northeast shall have their sentences commuted to life in prison without parole.
3. All crimes currently carrying a maximum penalty of death shall have a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole instead.

X Verily

[Colin]

X Colin Wixted

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

x Jack Polnut

[Lief 🗽]

X Lief

[Verily]

Rapid Transit Investment Bill

Findings:
1.   Unlike in other Regions, rail transport is a viable and cost-effective mode of transportation within the bounds of the Northeast.
2.   Because rail transport is unviable outside of the Northeast, the federal government does not invest funding into the expansion of the rail network.
3.   Rapid transit trains running between the cities of New York and Boston are substantially delayed by the need to use outdated rail systems.

Therefore:
1.   The Northeast shall invest the necessary funds into the construction of a rapid transit rail line connecting New York City and Boston.
2.   The Northeast shall further invest in the modernization and improvement of the existing rapid transit line between New York City and the Delaware-Maryland border, passing through the city of Philadelphia.
3.   To assist in funding this project, the Northeast shall levy a tax of 1% on all motor vehicle sales beginning January 1, 2008 and concluding upon the completion of the project.
4.   The estimated total cost of this project is $200 million.

X Verily



(I tried to work out how much money would be needed for the two projects based on what I could find online; the sum of $200 million seems to be approximately correct.)

[Undisguised Sockpuppet]

X. Straha for the Rapid Transit bill

[MAS117]

Rapid Transit Investment Bill

Findings:
1.   Unlike in other Regions, rail transport is a viable and cost-effective mode of transportation within the bounds of the Northeast.
2.   Because rail transport is unviable outside of the Northeast, the federal government does not invest funding into the expansion of the rail network.
3.   Rapid transit trains running between the cities of New York and Boston are substantially delayed by the need to use outdated rail systems.

Therefore:
1.   The Northeast shall invest the necessary funds into the construction of a rapid transit rail line connecting New York City and Boston.
2.   The Northeast shall further invest in the modernization and improvement of the existing rapid transit line between New York City and the Delaware-Maryland border, passing through the city of Philadelphia.
3.   To assist in funding this project, the Northeast shall levy a tax of 1% on all motor vehicle sales beginning January 1, 2008 and concluding upon the completion of the project.
4.   The estimated total cost of this project is $200 million.

X Verily



(I tried to work out how much money would be needed for the two projects based on what I could find online; the sum of $200 million seems to be approximately correct.)

I support this 100%.

x MAS117

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Rapid Transit Investment Bill

Findings:
1.   Unlike in other Regions, rail transport is a viable and cost-effective mode of transportation within the bounds of the Northeast.
2.   Because rail transport is unviable outside of the Northeast, the federal government does not invest funding into the expansion of the rail network.
3.   Rapid transit trains running between the cities of New York and Boston are substantially delayed by the need to use outdated rail systems.

Therefore:
1.   The Northeast shall invest the necessary funds into the construction of a rapid transit rail line connecting New York City and Boston.
2.   The Northeast shall further invest in the modernization and improvement of the existing rapid transit line between New York City and the Delaware-Maryland border, passing through the city of Philadelphia.
3.   To assist in funding this project, the Northeast shall levy a tax of 1% on all motor vehicle sales beginning January 1, 2008 and concluding upon the completion of the project.
4.   The estimated total cost of this project is $200 million.

(I tried to work out how much money would be needed for the two projects based on what I could find online; the sum of $200 million seems to be approximately correct.)

Like the Governor, I support this piece of legislation 100%. I hope that the citizens of the Northeast vote unanimously on this bill. Now I'll cut to the chase

X Rockefeller Republican

[Hatman 🍁]

I sign both bills

[Verily]

Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling Bill

Findings:
1.   Fluorescent light bulbs are substantially more energy efficient than the more common incandescent light bulbs.
2.   Fluorescent light bulbs contain a small quantity of mercury which may be unsafe if not disposed of properly.

Therefore:
1.   The Northeast shall establish a program to recycle fluorescent light bulbs in conjunction with companies which manufacture said light bulbs.
2.   The Northeast shall initiate an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging residents to recycle fluorescent light bulbs.
3.   The estimated total cost of this bill is $5 million.


X Verily

[Hatman 🍁]

x

[Undisguised Sockpuppet]

X Straha

[MAS117]

Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling Bill

Findings:
1.   Fluorescent light bulbs are substantially more energy efficient than the more common incandescent light bulbs.
2.   Fluorescent light bulbs contain a small quantity of mercury which may be unsafe if not disposed of properly.

Therefore:
1.   The Northeast shall establish a program to recycle fluorescent light bulbs in conjunction with companies which manufacture said light bulbs.
2.   The Northeast shall initiate an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging residents to recycle fluorescent light bulbs.
3.   The estimated total cost of this bill is $5 million.


X Verily

x Governor MAS117

[Robespierre's Jaw]

Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling Bill

Findings:
1.   Fluorescent light bulbs are substantially more energy efficient than the more common incandescent light bulbs.
2.   Fluorescent light bulbs contain a small quantity of mercury which may be unsafe if not disposed of properly.

Therefore:
1.   The Northeast shall establish a program to recycle fluorescent light bulbs in conjunction with companies which manufacture said light bulbs.
2.   The Northeast shall initiate an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging residents to recycle fluorescent light bulbs.
3.   The estimated total cost of this bill is $5 million.

X Rockefeller Republican

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling Bill
X Mr. Moderate

Rapid Transit Investment Bill
X Mr. Moderate

[Hash]

Fluorescent Light Bulb Recycling Bill
X Hashemite

Rapid Transit Investment Bill
X Hashemite

[Hash]

I would like to propose this:

Proposition on the Officialization of the Separation of Religion and State

I:

Religion is entirely seperate from the politics of the government and no political influence can be exerted by religious institutions on the government of the Northeast.

II:

As per this proposition, religious-based instruction in public schools funded by the government are forbidden. However, religious private schools not funded by the government will not be affected by this proposition. The government will not fund religious schools.

III:

It is forbidden by this proposition to base any government or judicial ruling on religious basis. Any religious symbols are forbidden in government buildings or property.

IV:

This proposition continues to guarantee religious freedom for all citizens of the Northeast region.

V:

The property currently belonging to places of worship will not be seized by the government, but will be considered private property and government funding for the construction of places of worship is forbidden.

VI:

Funding by government institutions of religious groups or religious charity organizations is forbidden. However, the pursuit of the activities of these groups or charities is not compromised in any way.

X Hashemite

[Verily]

X Verily (though the wording could use some cleaning up)

[MAS117]

I don't know if this is necessary. Whatever separation of church and state regulations are in the Atlasian Constitution already supersede whatever this bill would say concerning it. I suggest you look this up before proposing it.

[Hash]

No part of the constitution actually mentions the separation of church and state.

[MAS117]

No part of the constitution actually mentions the separation of church and state.

Then I have no objections to this bill. Thank you Mr. Attorney General.

[Robespierre's Jaw]

I would like to propose this:

Proposition on the Officialization of the Separation of Religion and State

I:

Religion is entirely seperate from the politics of the government and no political influence can be exerted by religious institutions on the government of the Northeast.

II:

As per this proposition, religious-based instruction in public schools funded by the government are forbidden. However, religious private schools not funded by the government will not be affected by this proposition. The government will not fund religious schools.

III:

It is forbidden by this proposition to base any government or judicial ruling on religious basis. Any religious symbols are forbidden in government buildings or property.

IV:

This proposition continues to guarantee religious freedom for all citizens of the Northeast region.

V:

The property currently belonging to places of worship will not be seized by the government, but will be considered private property and government funding for the construction of places of worship is forbidden.

VI:

Funding by government institutions of religious groups or religious charity organizations is forbidden. However, the pursuit of the activities of these groups or charities is not compromised in any way.

X Rockefeller Republican

[Colin]

X Colin Wixted on Hashemite's Proposition

[Hatman 🍁]

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