Mideast Assembly Thread

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

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[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

FYI, it's a very busy time for me through the holidays, so things may not move quite as quickly as normal, but I do hope business as usual will resume by December 28th.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

The Affordable Education Act of 2012

Section 1:
Clause 1: The Mideast will pay for 50% of the cost of any student's 4-year college education in the region who meets the conditions described in Clauses 2 and 3.
Clause 2: Clause 1 only applies to students who have both graduated from a Mideastern public high school with an A- or A G.P.A, received a 30 or higher overall on the ACT, or received a 2200 or higher on the SAT.
Clause 3: Clause 1 one applies to students who are attending a public university in the Mideast.

[tmthforu94]

Just a quick note - The bill Mr. X just introduced will have to be amended, as I won't support it in its current form. Why? Well, for most public universities, having those type of grades and scores would likely give them almost a free-ride scholarship anyways. If we do something, I want there to be income requirements and they would need to be lower - I'd recommend looking at what the requirements are for the Georgia Hope scholarship. (Barnes probably knows this, if someone could inquire)


I am now leaving for Christmas break! I could be on here only a limited amount, or none at all! Bear with me.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Just a quick note - The bill Mr. X just introduced will have to be amended, as I won't support it in its current form. Why? Well, for most public universities, having those type of grades and scores would likely give them almost a free-ride scholarship anyways. If we do something, I want there to be income requirements and they would need to be lower - I'd recommend looking at what the requirements are for the Georgia Hope scholarship. (Barnes probably knows this, if someone could inquire)


I am now leaving for Christmas break! I could be on here only a limited amount, or none at all! Bear with me.

@ Governor Tmthforu94: I agree and I assumed (and personally believe) that it would need to be amended, but there were certain aspects I was unsure about or unfamiliar with (I wanted input from both you and my fellow Assemblymen).  However, I think the overall idea is a really good one and wanted to at least get it out there so we can start deciding what form the bill should take.  Essentially, this proposal is like a legislative rough-draft and I was hoping for help turning it into a final draft (if that makes sense).

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Governor, how long will you be without Internet?

[tmthforu94]

Governor, how long will you be without Internet?

Right now I'm on my phone without Wifi - if I can't access it, it will be until the 30th. I should be able to, though. Still wont be on much, potato.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Governor, how long will you be without Internet?

Right now I'm on my phone without Wifi - if I can't access it, it will be until the 30th. I should be able to, though. Still wont be on much, potato.

Potato?

[Talleyrand]

Governor, how long will you be without Internet?

Right now I'm on my phone without Wifi - if I can't access it, it will be until the 30th. I should be able to, though. Still wont be on much, potato.

Potato?

He was probably eating one or thinking of one when he typed the message. I wouldn't be surprised- they have an excellent taste though they're not that good for you in excess.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

The Assembly is now in recess until December 27.  Merry Christmas, everyone.

[tmthforu94]

I'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time with family and friends during this special season. Remember the reason for the season!

[Talleyrand]

Thank you, Governor and Mr. Speaker.

Merry Christmas to all my fellow Assemblymen, the Governor, Citizenry of Atlasia and the World! Make the most of your time with loved ones and be sure to treat animals with kindness!

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Happy Holidays to all

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!

[tmthforu94]

Introducing a constitutional amendment requiring a budget. I expect there to be amendments to it, as this is a rough sketch.

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[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Just as a reminder, we are in recess today, as it is a public holiday.  Once we resume the session, I'll hopefully be bringing things to vote.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Just a note: On any votes still open when Mr. X's replacement is made, if Mr. X has voted, his replacement will NOT be allowed to vote.  On any votes where he has not voted, his replacement will be allowed to vote.  I don't anticipate there being any votes where his replacement will be allowed to vote, but I would encourage Mr. X to vote anywhere he wants to.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

Just a note: On any votes still open when Mr. X's replacement is made, if Mr. X has voted, his replacement will NOT be allowed to vote.  On any votes where he has not voted, his replacement will be allowed to vote.  I don't anticipate there being any votes where his replacement will be allowed to vote, but I would encourage Mr. X to vote anywhere he wants to.

Believe me, I intend to vote on everything I can down to the moment I leave office

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

An Amendment Fixing an oversight in Article II

Article II, Section 2 of the Mideast Constitution is hereby amended to read:

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[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Amendment to Add Codified Informal Procedures to the Mideast Assembly Procedure for Legislative Debate and Voting
The following provisions, having been the informal procedures of the Mideast Assembly, shall be codified by being amended into the Mideast Assembly Procedure for Legislative Debate and Voting:

•The Dean of the Assembly shall be the Assemblyman with the longest consecutive service in the Assembly.
•At the beginning of a new session, the Dean of the Assembly shall hold nominations for Speaker of the Assembly.
•Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.
•For legislation to pass, the number of AYE votes cast must be higher than the number of NAY votes.
•An ABSTAIN vote shall count as a vote, but neither as an AYE or a NAY.
•When a vote requires a two-thirds majority, 2/3 shall be calculated as the number of Assemblyman serving, rather than the number voting.
•The following are guidelines that are subject to the discretion of the Speaker of the Assembly:
     ‣Votes on amendments will last 24 hours.
     ‣Final votes will last 48 hours.
     ‣Votes to override a veto will last 48 hours.
     ‣Voting on an amendment or bill will not begin until at least 24 hours after being introduced.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

The cutoff for new legislation to be introduced is going to be Monday.  I'd rather not deal with any new bills after that, as it gets cramped up to the end of the session (especially if there are amendments).  So if you have any new bills, try to get them in this weekend, but at least no later than Monday.

[Talleyrand]

Will bills still in debate cross over to the new Assembly or will they have to be reintroduced?

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

Will bills still in debate cross over to the new Assembly or will they have to be reintroduced?

They will have to be reintroduced.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

The Assembly is now in recess until 12:00 P.M. EST tomorrow, Friday, January 25, 2013, when the new session shall begin.  New members, remember to swear in after noon tomorrow.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

The new session of the Assembly will now come to order.  Please swear in.  I will now open nominations for Speaker.