NSG Senate (OLD THREAD, DO NOT POST)

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Fifthed.

Sixthed. Just to, you know, make sure and stuff.

I guess this means it goes back to revision then. Alright senators, what would you like to change on this bill?

[Silent Majority]

I vote nay

[Vazdania]

Sixthed. Just to, you know, make sure and stuff.

I guess this means it goes back to revision then. Alright senators, what would you like to change on this bill?

NO! D:< we need to VOTE on suspension.

[Aeken]

Sixthed. Just to, you know, make sure and stuff.

I guess this means it goes back to revision then. Alright senators, what would you like to change on this bill?

I think we should have a time deadline for inactive Senators. They can reapply if they come back after the deadline or show that they are committed for NSG Senate.

[Vazdania]

I vote nay

The Bill has effectively reached a period of the question of suspension...

[Aquitayne]

Sixthed. Just to, you know, make sure and stuff.

I guess this means it goes back to revision then. Alright senators, what would you like to change on this bill?

This should be directed back into the Coffee Shop rather than here, I believe.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

I guess this means it goes back to revision then. Alright senators, what would you like to change on this bill?

I think we should have a time deadline for inactive Senators. They can reapply if they come back after the deadline or show that they are committed for NSG Senate.

Seems like a fairly reasonable point.

And for Vazdania. I know, but then again, it would be an endless loop of suspensions, and I think that detracts everyone from the main point

[Vazdania]

I think we should have a time deadline for inactive Senators. They can reapply if they come back after the deadline or show that they are committed for NSG Senate.

Seems like a fairly reasonable point.

And for Vazdania. I know, but then again, it would be an endless loop of suspensions, and I think that detracts everyone from the main point

:< okay fine.

But it can also work the same way in the opposite direction...a small group of people can totally block legislation by suspending it.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

I guess this means it goes back to revision then. Alright senators, what would you like to change on this bill?

This should be directed back into the Coffee Shop rather than here, I believe.

I think the Coffee Shop shouldn't be used since it's a bill the entire senate is split, so it is fairly reasonable to assume we have different concerns about the bill and all of us should voice out our concerns and then help draft a better bill.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Seems like a fairly reasonable point.

And for Vazdania. I know, but then again, it would be an endless loop of suspensions, and I think that detracts everyone from the main point

:< okay fine.

But it can also work the same way in the opposite direction...a small group of people can totally block legislation by suspending it.

I don't think we have set that precedent here. The test will be if the reason why this or any other piece of legislation is detracted is merely for disagreement reasons rather than valid concerns about the bill.

[Aquitayne]

This should be directed back into the Coffee Shop rather than here, I believe.

I think the Coffee Shop shouldn't be used since it's a bill the entire senate is split, so it is fairly reasonable to assume we have different concerns about the bill and all of us should voice out our concerns and then help draft a better bill.

Yes, Senator, but the Chamber is only for official procedure and voting, not for re-designing a bill. That is the purpose of the Coffee Shop, as well as this being an IC thread.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

I think the Coffee Shop shouldn't be used since it's a bill the entire senate is split, so it is fairly reasonable to assume we have different concerns about the bill and all of us should voice out our concerns and then help draft a better bill.

Yes, Senator, but the Chamber is only for official procedure and voting, not for re-designing a bill. That is the purpose of the Coffee Shop, as well as this being an IC thread.

Good point.

[Vazdania]

THE BILL CONCERNING TAXATION WILL BE VOTED UPON NOW.

[Vietnam]

THE BILL CONCERNING TAXATION WILL BE VOTED UPON NOW.

Honourable Senator, we're currently in the midst of voting on another bill.

[Vazdania]

THE BILL CONCERNING TAXATION WILL BE VOTED UPON NOW.

Honourable Senator, we're currently in the midst of voting on another bill.

It's been suspended.

[Geilinor]

I thought the Limitation Act would pass.

[Aeken]

Senatorial Limitation Act will now shift over to the Coffee Shop, where it will be more appropriate to discuss modifications.

Now, we will begin debate on the National Tax Act. You may initiate discussion.

National Tax Act
Urgency: Very High
Drafted By: Geilinor
Co-Sponsors: Evraim, Wolfmanne, Gallup, Imperiatom
The government of our yet to be named nation:
RECOGNIZING: the necessity of taxation if the state and government are to be sustained and preserved
ESTABLISHING: a national code of taxation applicable to all citizens and residents, without exception, unless otherwise authorized by the Senate
DEFINING: legal nonmedical drugs as substances, with the exception of foods and non-alcoholic beverages, employed for purposes other than those approved by medical professionals for the treatment of aches, smarts, and illnesses, and which are lawful to possess and use in the aforementioned capacities
MANDATING: that the Senate begin the process of determining which drugs should be legal and which drugs should not be legal with all due urgency
STIPULATING: that the tax code shall operate as follows:
Income Taxes shall be levied at:
0% of income earned between 0.00 and 15,999.99 NSC shall be levied
5.00% of income earned between 16,000.00 and 30,999.99 NSC shall be levied
10.00% of income earned between 31,000.00 and 50,999.99 NSC shall be levied.
15.00% of income earned between 51,000.00 and 100,999.99 NSC shall be levied
25.00% of income earned between 101,000.00 and 250,999.99 NSC shall be levied
35.00% of income earned between 251,000.00 and 500,999.99 NSC shall be levied.
40.00% of income earned between 501,000.00 and 1,000,999.99 NSC shall be levied
45.00% of income earned between 1,001,000.00 NSC and up shall be levied.
Sales Taxes shall be levied at:
For nonessential services(including legal medical drugs): 2%
For gasoline: 2.50%
Miscellaneous Taxes shall be levied at:
For corporate tax 1.5 mil and up(small business): 10.00%
Larger business: 15%
For capital gains tax: 20.00%

[Vietnam]

Honourable Senator, we're currently in the midst of voting on another bill.

It's been suspended.

Oh, heh.

[Geilinor]

I guess this means it goes back to revision then. Alright senators, what would you like to change on this bill?

I think we should have a time deadline for inactive Senators. They can reapply if they come back after the deadline or show that they are committed for NSG Senate.

Yes. Isn't that somewhere in the OP of the organization thread?

[Vietnam]

Senatorial Limitation Act will now shift over to the Coffee Shop, where it will be more appropriate to discuss modifications.

Now, we will begin debate on the National Tax Act. You may initiate discussion.

National Tax Act
Urgency: Very High
Drafted By: Geilinor
Co-Sponsors: Evraim, Wolfmanne, Gallup, Imperiatom
The government of our yet to be named nation:
RECOGNIZING: the necessity of taxation if the state and government are to be sustained and preserved
ESTABLISHING: a national code of taxation applicable to all citizens and residents, without exception, unless otherwise authorized by the Senate
DEFINING: legal nonmedical drugs as substances, with the exception of foods and non-alcoholic beverages, employed for purposes other than those approved by medical professionals for the treatment of aches, smarts, and illnesses, and which are lawful to possess and use in the aforementioned capacities
MANDATING: that the Senate begin the process of determining which drugs should be legal and which drugs should not be legal with all due urgency
STIPULATING: that the tax code shall operate as follows:
Income Taxes shall be levied at:
0% of income earned between 0.00 and 15,999.99 NSC shall be levied
5.00% of income earned between 16,000.00 and 30,999.99 NSC shall be levied
10.00% of income earned between 31,000.00 and 50,999.99 NSC shall be levied.
15.00% of income earned between 51,000.00 and 100,999.99 NSC shall be levied
25.00% of income earned between 101,000.00 and 250,999.99 NSC shall be levied
35.00% of income earned between 251,000.00 and 500,999.99 NSC shall be levied.
40.00% of income earned between 501,000.00 and 1,000,999.99 NSC shall be levied
45.00% of income earned between 1,001,000.00 NSC and up shall be levied.
Sales Taxes shall be levied at:
For nonessential services(including legal medical drugs): 2%
For gasoline: 2.50%
Miscellaneous Taxes shall be levied at:
For corporate tax 1.5 mil and up(small business): 10.00%
Larger business: 15%
For capital gains tax: 20.00%

$1.5 mil and up is a small business? I think there may be a typo.

[Vazdania]

Senatorial Limitation Act will now shift over to the Coffee Shop, where it will be more appropriate to discuss modifications.

Now, we will begin debate on the National Tax Act. You may initiate discussion.

National Tax Act
Urgency: Very High
Drafted By: Geilinor
Co-Sponsors: Evraim, Wolfmanne, Gallup, Imperiatom
The government of our yet to be named nation:
RECOGNIZING: the necessity of taxation if the state and government are to be sustained and preserved
ESTABLISHING: a national code of taxation applicable to all citizens and residents, without exception, unless otherwise authorized by the Senate
DEFINING: legal nonmedical drugs as substances, with the exception of foods and non-alcoholic beverages, employed for purposes other than those approved by medical professionals for the treatment of aches, smarts, and illnesses, and which are lawful to possess and use in the aforementioned capacities
MANDATING: that the Senate begin the process of determining which drugs should be legal and which drugs should not be legal with all due urgency
STIPULATING: that the tax code shall operate as follows:
Income Taxes shall be levied at:
0% of income earned between 0.00 and 15,999.99 NSC shall be levied
5.00% of income earned between 16,000.00 and 30,999.99 NSC shall be levied
10.00% of income earned between 31,000.00 and 50,999.99 NSC shall be levied.
15.00% of income earned between 51,000.00 and 100,999.99 NSC shall be levied
25.00% of income earned between 101,000.00 and 250,999.99 NSC shall be levied
35.00% of income earned between 251,000.00 and 500,999.99 NSC shall be levied.
40.00% of income earned between 501,000.00 and 1,000,999.99 NSC shall be levied
45.00% of income earned between 1,001,000.00 NSC and up shall be levied.
Sales Taxes shall be levied at:
For nonessential services(including legal medical drugs): 2%
For gasoline: 2.50%
Miscellaneous Taxes shall be levied at:
For corporate tax 1.5 mil and up(small business): 10.00%
Larger business: 15%
For capital gains tax: 20.00%

My vote will be FOR, so long as no amendments are added. If any amendments are added, please consider my vote null, so that I may review the amendment and see if I would like to vote for or against it.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Senatorial Limitation Act will now shift over to the Coffee Shop, where it will be more appropriate to discuss modifications.

Now, we will begin debate on the National Tax Act. You may initiate discussion.

National Tax Act
Urgency: Very High
Drafted By: Geilinor
Co-Sponsors: Evraim, Wolfmanne, Gallup, Imperiatom
The government of our yet to be named nation:
RECOGNIZING: the necessity of taxation if the state and government are to be sustained and preserved
ESTABLISHING: a national code of taxation applicable to all citizens and residents, without exception, unless otherwise authorized by the Senate
DEFINING: legal nonmedical drugs as substances, with the exception of foods and non-alcoholic beverages, employed for purposes other than those approved by medical professionals for the treatment of aches, smarts, and illnesses, and which are lawful to possess and use in the aforementioned capacities
MANDATING: that the Senate begin the process of determining which drugs should be legal and which drugs should not be legal with all due urgency
STIPULATING: that the tax code shall operate as follows:
Income Taxes shall be levied at:
0% of income earned between 0.00 and 15,999.99 NSC shall be levied
5.00% of income earned between 16,000.00 and 30,999.99 NSC shall be levied
10.00% of income earned between 31,000.00 and 50,999.99 NSC shall be levied.
15.00% of income earned between 51,000.00 and 100,999.99 NSC shall be levied
25.00% of income earned between 101,000.00 and 250,999.99 NSC shall be levied
35.00% of income earned between 251,000.00 and 500,999.99 NSC shall be levied.
40.00% of income earned between 501,000.00 and 1,000,999.99 NSC shall be levied
45.00% of income earned between 1,001,000.00 NSC and up shall be levied.
Sales Taxes shall be levied at:
For nonessential services(including legal medical drugs): 2%
For gasoline: 2.50%
Miscellaneous Taxes shall be levied at:
For corporate tax 1.5 mil and up(small business): 10.00%
Larger business: 15%
For capital gains tax: 20.00%

1.5 mil for small businesses is way too much, unless you are counting small casinos, in which case it is understandable.

[The State of Czecho-Slovakia]

I vote Aye for the tax act!

[Chestaan]

My fellow senators, you are all aware of my position on this tax bill. I would ask the Lib-Dems and PCs how they hope to fund universal healthcare and social welfare with these rates?

[Othelos]

I vote Aye for the tax act!

It's not up for vote yet.