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"The NMF hereby approves the DRS Proposal "Adopt the Democritus Constitution".

Democritus Founder wrote:

DSA Proposal 1: Adopt the Democritus Constitution

Noting that the DSA has been established as the legislative branch of government for Democritus.

Further noting that for the DSA's powers to be officially recognized, at least half of Democritus must recognize the proposed Constitution (See Here).

Desiring this Senate to become fully operational in accordance with the proposed Constitution.

Hereby Adopts the Democritus Constitution.

AYES: New Metropolitan France

NAYS:

The Singaporean Federation endorses this proposal

Democritus Founder wrote:

DSA Proposal 1: Adopt the Democritus Constitution

Noting that the DSA has been established as the legislative branch of government for Democritus.

Further noting that for the DSA's powers to be officially recognized, at least half of Democritus must recognize the proposed Constitution (See Here).

Desiring this Senate to become fully operational in accordance with the proposed Constitution.

Hereby Adopts the Democritus Constitution.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Singaporean Federation.

NAYS:

The Turkish state says aye.

Democritus Founder wrote:

DSA Proposal 1: Adopt the Democritus Constitution

Noting that the DSA has been established as the legislative branch of government for Democritus.

Further noting that for the DSA's powers to be officially recognized, at least half of Democritus must recognize the proposed Constitution (See Here).

Desiring this Senate to become fully operational in accordance with the proposed Constitution.

Hereby Adopts the Democritus Constitution.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Singaporean Federation.

NAYS:

Endorsed.

DRS Proposal 1: Adopt the Democritus Constitution has been approved with 4 nations voting in favor and none against. As such, the Democritus Regional Senate is now open to all nations to make submissions upon regional policies, which will be binding upon all Democritus Members.

*OOC: Use of nuclear weapons in conflict is currently not allowed in Democritus anyway, unless the express permission of all participants is granted.

The Turkish State says Aye to the NMF's proposed bill.

New Metropolitan France wrote:

DRS Proposal 2: Nuclear Arms Act

Noting that many nations use the principles of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) as a key part of their defence policy.

Further noting that the effects of a nuclear winter caused by radiation would be devastating upon all life in Democritus.

Desiring this danger be avoided, hereby:

I. Reaffirms the prohibition on the use of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons in any conflict*.
II. Disallows the stationing and or storage of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons within 200 miles of any civilian populations.
III. Clarifies that Atomic/Nuclear Weapons may be tested within a state's own borders without restrictions.
IV. Bans the testing of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons outside of ones territory unless consent is given by this Senate.
V. Confirms that Nuclear Power and Nuclear Propulsion is not covered by this bill, and are at the time of writing are not restricted in any way.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Turkish State.

NAYS:

*OOC: Use of nuclear weapons in conflict is currently not allowed in Democritus anyway, unless the express permission of all participants is granted.

Endorsed.

New Metropolitan France wrote:

DRS Proposal 2: Nuclear Arms Act

Noting that many nations use the principles of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) as a key part of their defence policy.

Further noting that the effects of a nuclear winter caused by radiation would be devastating upon all life in Democritus.

Desiring this danger be avoided, hereby:

I. Reaffirms the prohibition on the use of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons in any conflict*.
II. Disallows the stationing and or storage of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons within 200 miles of any civilian populations.
III. Clarifies that Atomic/Nuclear Weapons may be tested within a state's own borders without restrictions.
IV. Bans the testing of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons outside of ones territory unless consent is given by this Senate.
V. Confirms that Nuclear Power and Nuclear Propulsion is not covered by this bill, and are at the time of writing are not restricted in any way.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Turkish State, The Underground Movement Union.

NAYS:

*OOC: Use of nuclear weapons in conflict is currently not allowed in Democritus anyway, unless the express permission of all participants is granted.

Endorsed

OOC: A reminder that any nation in Democritus can propose legislation to be debated for regional law. Also, OP has been updated to include the regional flag.

New Metropolitan France wrote:

DRS Proposal 3: Chemical Weapons Act

Noting that many nations maintain stockpiles of Chemical Weapons.

Further noting that Chemical Weapons do not discriminate between civilian and military targets, and that the fate of innocent lives may be entirely dependent on the direction of the wind.

Desiring the risk of toxic after affects of Chemical Weapons upon civilians be avoided, hereby:

I. Defines a 'Chemical Weapon' as a munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm on human beings.
II. Prohibition the use of Chemical Weapons in any conflict zone within 20 miles of a civilian center of more than 400 citizens.
III. Disallows the stationing and or storage of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons within 30 miles of any civilian populations.
IV. Clarifies that Chemical Weapons may be tested within a state's own borders so long as they are not used upon civilians.

AYES: New Metropolitan France.

NAYS:

Endorsed.

New Metropolitan France wrote:

DRS Proposal 3: Chemical Weapons Act

Noting that many nations maintain stockpiles of Chemical Weapons.

Further noting that Chemical Weapons do not discriminate between civilian and military targets, and that the fate of innocent lives may be entirely dependent on the direction of the wind.

Desiring the risk of toxic after affects of Chemical Weapons upon civilians be avoided, hereby:

I. Defines a 'Chemical Weapon' as a munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm on human beings.
II. Prohibition the use of Chemical Weapons in any conflict zone within 20 miles of a civilian center of more than 400 citizens.
III. Disallows the stationing and or storage of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons within 30 miles of any civilian populations.
IV. Clarifies that Chemical Weapons may be tested within a state's own borders so long as they are not used upon civilians.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Underground Movement Union.

NAYS:

The People of Losconia Endorse this proposal.

New Metropolitan France wrote:

DRS Proposal 3: Chemical Weapons Act

Noting that many nations maintain stockpiles of Chemical Weapons.

Further noting that Chemical Weapons do not discriminate between civilian and military targets, and that the fate of innocent lives may be entirely dependent on the direction of the wind.

Desiring the risk of toxic after affects of Chemical Weapons upon civilians be avoided, hereby:

I. Defines a 'Chemical Weapon' as a munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm on human beings.
II. Prohibition the use of Chemical Weapons in any conflict zone within 20 miles of a civilian center of more than 400 citizens.
III. Disallows the stationing and or storage of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons within 30 miles of any civilian populations.
IV. Clarifies that Chemical Weapons may be tested within a state's own borders so long as they are not used upon civilians.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Underground Movement Union, Losconia.

NAYS:

Endorsed

New Metropolitan France wrote:

DRS Proposal 2: Nuclear Arms Act

Noting that many nations use the principles of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) as a key part of their defence policy.

Further noting that the effects of a nuclear winter caused by radiation would be devastating upon all life in Democritus.

Desiring this danger be avoided, hereby:

I. Reaffirms the prohibition on the use of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons in any conflict*.
II. Disallows the stationing and or storage of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons within 200 miles of any civilian populations.
III. Clarifies that Atomic/Nuclear Weapons may be tested within a state's own borders without restrictions.
IV. Bans the testing of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons outside of ones territory unless consent is given by this Senate.
V. Confirms that Nuclear Power and Nuclear Propulsion is not covered by this bill, and are at the time of writing are not restricted in any way.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Turkish State, The Underground Movement Union, 2nd chance.

NAYS:

*OOC: Use of nuclear weapons in conflict is currently not allowed in Democritus anyway, unless the express permission of all participants is granted.

Objection. Some nations may not be able to find places at least 200 miles away from any civilian populations within their borders and therefore, require the use of other nations' lands for testing. Furthermore, the proposal does not take into consideration environmental factors e.g. water bodies that may lie within the bomb range.

The Delegation of the 3rd Fleet therefore recommend the designation of certain locations around Democritus as nuclear testing sites that any nation may freely use. These sites should follow the following requirements:
- Not be near any water body that is connected to civilian populations (e.g. rivers, seas, oceans)
- No civilian populations within a certain radius
- Does not contain sites of significant environmental or cultural importance

EDIT: Whoops, did not notice it was already passed.

New Metropolitan France wrote:

DRS Proposal 3: Chemical Weapons Act

Noting that many nations maintain stockpiles of Chemical Weapons.

Further noting that Chemical Weapons do not discriminate between civilian and military targets, and that the fate of innocent lives may be entirely dependent on the direction of the wind.

Desiring the risk of toxic after affects of Chemical Weapons upon civilians be avoided, hereby:

I. Defines a 'Chemical Weapon' as a munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm on human beings.
II. Prohibition the use of Chemical Weapons in any conflict zone within 20 miles of a civilian center of more than 400 citizens.
III. Disallows the stationing and or storage of Atomic/Nuclear Weapons within 30 miles of any civilian populations.
IV. Clarifies that Chemical Weapons may be tested within a state's own borders so long as they are not used upon civilians.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Underground Movement Union, Losconia, The Turkish State.

NAYS:

Nay. The Delegation of the 3rd Fleet objects with the 3rd and 4th clauses. This Delegation feels that all chemical weapons should be destroyed and all nations of Democritus should work together to ensure a chemical-weapon free Democritus

The NMF Representative stood up from his seat and addressed the Senate.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you all for your participation in this discussion. We would like to first of all thank the representatives from the HDU/UMU, Losconia, and The Turkish State for their approval of our proposed bill. We would like to make the following statements regarding the Chemical Weapon bill. First of all, we have noted an error in clause III which seems to have resulted due to the use of the template from the already-passed nuclear arms bill. Please be assured that this was not intentional, and the error has since been corrected. The third clause should read "Disallows the stationing and or storage of Chemical Weapons within 30 miles of any civilian populations". Again, we sincerely apologize for this error.

In regards to the Delegation of the 3rd Fleet's objections the government of the NMF would like to make this statement: the elimination of chemical weapons is indeed a desirable objective, however it should be noted that there is currently no existing legislation prohibiting their use. As such, we feel that this current bill in necessary to be swiftly passed, in order to prevent their deployment in combat. Once this bill has been passed, the 3rd Fleet is more than welcome to propose a bill that will lead to their complete elimination, and then repeal this then-defunct bill. We would consider supporting such a bill in the future."

"We also wish to remind all member nations that should they find a bill objectionable, whether in the debating stage or after it's passing, they are more than able to propose an amendment or repeal of said bill. We recommend that the 3rd Fleet consider this for the Nuclear Arms Act, and we would be willing to work with them if requested to create a bill that satisfies their concerns."

New Metropolitan France wrote:The NMF Representative stood up from his seat and addressed the Senate.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you all for your participation in this discussion. We would like to first of all thank the representatives from the HDU/UMU, Losconia, and The Turkish State for their approval of our proposed bill. We would like to make the following statements regarding the Chemical Weapon bill. First of all, we have noted an error in clause III which seems to have resulted due to the use of the template from the already-passed nuclear arms bill. Please be assured that this was not intentional, and the error has since been corrected. The third clause should read "Disallows the stationing and or storage of Chemical Weapons within 30 miles of any civilian populations". Again, we sincerely apologize for this error.

In regards to the Delegation of the 3rd Fleet's objections the government of the NMF would like to make this statement: the elimination of chemical weapons is indeed a desirable objective, however it should be noted that there is currently no existing legislation prohibiting their use. As such, we feel that this current bill in necessary to be swiftly passed, in order to prevent their deployment in combat. Once this bill has been passed, the 3rd Fleet is more than welcome to propose a bill that will lead to their complete elimination, and then repeal this then-defunct bill. We would consider supporting such a bill in the future."

"We also wish to remind all member nations that should they find a bill objectionable, whether in the debating stage or after it's passing, they are more than able to propose an amendment or repeal of said bill. We recommend that the 3rd Fleet consider this for the Nuclear Arms Act, and we would be willing to work with them if requested to create a bill that satisfies their concerns."

Ah, very well then, I shall change to Aye for the Chemical Weapons bill.

New Metropolitan France wrote:

DRS Proposal 3: Chemical Weapons Act

Noting that many nations maintain stockpiles of Chemical Weapons.

Further noting that Chemical Weapons do not discriminate between civilian and military targets, and that the fate of innocent lives may be entirely dependent on the direction of the wind.

Desiring the risk of toxic after affects of Chemical Weapons upon civilians be avoided, hereby:

I. Defines a 'Chemical Weapon' as a munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm on human beings.
II. Prohibition the use of Chemical Weapons in any conflict zone within 20 miles of a civilian center of more than 400 citizens.
III. Disallows the stationing and or storage of Chemical Weapons within 30 miles of any civilian populations.
IV. Clarifies that Chemical Weapons may be tested within a state's own borders so long as they are not used upon civilians.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Underground Movement Union, Losconia, The Turkish State.

NAYS:

Endorsed

DRS Proposal 3: Chemical Weapons Bill, has been approved with 6 nations voting in favor and none against.

The representative of the NMF again took the floor. "Ladies and gentlemen, than you all for approving our Chemical Weapons Bill. However, the NMF wishes to bring another bill to debate under urgency. It was revealed earlier today that there is a loophole within the Democritus Constitution. The NMF thanks the 3rd Fleet Delegate for brining this to our attention, and now proposed a Constitutional Amendment. We ask that should this bill not be passed within 24 hours, the bill be 'emergency passed' by the Founder account as permitted under "Section 5: Amendments" of the Democritus Constitution."

New Metropolitan France wrote:The representative of the NMF again took the floor. "Ladies and gentlemen, than you all for approving our Chemical Weapons Bill. However, the NMF wishes to bring another bill to debate under urgency. It was revealed earlier today that there is a loophole within the Democritus Constitution. The NMF thanks the 3rd Fleet Delegate for bringing this to our attention, and now proposed a Constitutional Amendment. We ask that should this bill not be passed within 24 hours, the bill be 'emergency passed' by the Founder account as permitted under "Section 5: Amendments" of the Democritus Constitution."

DRS Proposal 4: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 1

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus.

Further noting that the DRS's powers were formed as per the Democritus Constitution (See Here).

Further noting however a loophole within the Constitution in which the powers of the Senate could be rendered void.

Hereby Amends Section 1: Citizens, line 2 of the Democritus Constitution to read as follows:

"Democritus Natives are recognized as sovereign states. Each Nation has the right of self-determination in their domestic policies, so long as they do not contravene Bills passed by the Democritus Regional Senate or the spirit of this Constitution."

AYES: New Metropolitan France.

NAYS:

The 3rd Fleet endorses this proposal.