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[New Waterford]

Senatorial Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Enforcement Act

Author: New Waterford [LD] Urgency: Low Sponsors:

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The Senate of Aurentina,

APPALLED that some bills which are passing through our Senate contain excruciating grammar, spelling and punctuation errors,

BELIEVING that we, as Senators and leaders of the Aurentine people, ought to set an example to them in all aspects,

RECOGNISING that the Senators who commit such errors often do so through no fault of their own,

ESTABLISHES the position of proof-readers to correct errors in following legislation before they enter the chamber,

MANDATES that spelling errors should be corrected according to the spelling rules of British English,

MANDATES that the proof-readers shall be appointed by the Minister of Interiors, based on their knowledge of the spelling, punctuation and grammar rules of the English language,

HEREBY PASSES the Senatorial Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Enforcement Act.

This is my first draft, feel free to contribute and/or sponsor it.

I'll sponsor because I hate American English.

Your sponsorship has been added to the bill.

[New Waterford]

Senatorial Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Enforcement Act

Author: New Waterford [LD] Urgency: Low Sponsors:

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The Senate of Aurentina,

APPALLED that some bills which are passing through our Senate contain excruciating grammar, spelling and punctuation errors,

BELIEVING that we, as Senators and leaders of the Aurentine people, ought to set an example to them in all aspects,

RECOGNISING that the Senators who commit such errors often do so through no fault of their own,

ESTABLISHES the position of proof-readers to correct errors in following legislation before they enter the chamber,

MANDATES that spelling errors should be corrected according to the spelling rules of British English,

MANDATES that the proof-readers shall be appointed by the Minister of Interiors, based on their knowledge of the spelling, punctuation and grammar rules of the English language,

HEREBY PASSES the Senatorial Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Enforcement Act.

This is my first draft, feel free to contribute and/or sponsor it.

I like it. We do need proof-readers and good grammar in our legislation.

Do you wish to sponsor this legislation?

[Gothmogs]

I will sponsor, just don't expect me to be one of the proof readers.

[Beta Test]

I will also sponsor that legislation.

[Polvia]

On the TAA.
Can electronic cigarettes be taxed at half the rate proposed in the bill. They use water vapor so I think that it is a very good idea to encourage their usage over tobacco cigarettes.

[Gothmogs]

On the TAA.
Can electronic cigarettes be taxed at half the rate proposed in the bill. They use water vapor so I think that it is a very good idea to encourage their usage over tobacco cigarettes.

I agree. Any safer alternative should be encouraged.

[Maklohi Vai]

I'll sponsor the grammar bill. A good idea, that one.

[Kouralia]

I'll sponsor the grammar bill. A good idea, that one.

Aye, I shall do so too.

[Rumostan]

I'll sponsor the grammar bill. A good idea, that one.

Aye, I shall do so too.

As shall I.

[Malgrave]

I'll sponsor it as well.

[Crolacia]

This coffee is nice.

[Kouralia]

This coffee is nice.

They need more tea though.

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[Crolacia]

This coffee is nice.

They need more tea though.

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Aye to that. I'd like to see a nice tea I can sip in the afternoons.

[New Waterford]

The SGSPEA has gained enough sponsors to be submitted to the queue, thanks guys!

[Ainin]

On the TAA.
Can electronic cigarettes be taxed at half the rate proposed in the bill. They use water vapor so I think that it is a very good idea to encourage their usage over tobacco cigarettes.

"Tobacco and products derived thereof shall be taxed 20% of its selling price, excluding any supplementary taxes."

Do e-cigarettes actually contain tobacco?

[Venaleria]

On the TAA.
Can electronic cigarettes be taxed at half the rate proposed in the bill. They use water vapor so I think that it is a very good idea to encourage their usage over tobacco cigarettes.

"Tobacco and products derived thereof shall be taxed 20% of its selling price, excluding any supplementary taxes."

Do e-cigarettes actually contain tobacco?

Nope...

[Geilinor]

I like it. We do need proof-readers and good grammar in our legislation.

Do you wish to sponsor this legislation?

Sure.

[Geilinor]

"Tobacco and products derived thereof shall be taxed 20% of its selling price, excluding any supplementary taxes."

Do e-cigarettes actually contain tobacco?

Nope...

If there's no tobacco, we don't need to tax it. People who use e-cigarettes are most likely trying to quit tobacco, which is an effort we shouldn't hinder.

[Ainin]

"Tobacco and products derived thereof shall be taxed 20% of its selling price, excluding any supplementary taxes."

Do e-cigarettes actually contain tobacco?

Nope...

Then it is exempt from this act.

[Geilinor]

Actually, wait. Electronic cigarettes do have tobacco, but it's smokeless. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_cigarette The cigarette smoke's damage is removed, but the tobacco is still addictive and health concerns have been raised. E-cigarettes should only have slightly lower taxes on them.

[Great Nepal]

Since it's too extreme, even for me, would you support this compromise?

Tax: +5% (from 15% to 20%)
Packaging: +0.26 (from 1/3 to 1/2)
Crime: Contravention (status quo)

Added:
Ban on the use of flashy colours on packaging

As long as it is high-degree contravention (incurring maximum penalties associated with contravention), I am fine with this. Add me as sponsor please.

[Kalmath]

Alright Guys the NSG Senate Wiki is now Up!

Please help me by looking at the most wanted pages and creating pages you know best e.g. your Senator.

[Britanno]

I dunno if it's too late for this but I will sponsor the grammar act thingy.

[Potenco]

Alright Guys the NSG Senate Wiki is now Up!

Please help me by looking at the most wanted pages and creating pages you know best e.g. your Senator.

Great Work!

Where do I put my Senators page on this wiki?

Edit: I just made My Senators Page!

[Kalmath]

The Blakewell Act
Author: Kalmath
Urgency: Urgent
Sponsors: Potenco

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DECLARING that Organized Crime in Aurentina has reached unprecedented levels.

SHOCKED at the blatant murder of Mr. Blakewell.

RECOMMENDS these measures to curb and control Criminal Enterprises.

§ I - Scope

1. (A) Any person part of a Criminal Enterprise who has committed any two of the crimes in (§ II -2- A) within a eleven year period may be charged with racketeering. Any person(s) found guilty of Racketeering may face up to twenty five years in prison, fined up to 250,000 NSD and will forfeit all ill-gotten gains. (B) Those found guilty of Racketeering may be subject to civil suits by those who have been harmed by the convicted.

2. (A) If the Ministry of Justice chooses to indict a person on racketeering charges the defendants assets can be temporarily frozen until the either he is found innocent of racketeering or the racketeering charge is dropped.

3. (A) If one member of a criminal enterprise is indicted on racketeering charges under this act, the Ministry of Justice may also indict all members of said criminal enterprise on said charges. (B) If found guilty all indicted shall be convicted of racketeering.

4. (A) The Ministry of Justice may indict a person as the head of a Continuing Criminal Enterprise, and therefore, if convicted of racketeering face up to life in prison without the possibility of parole, a fine of at least 2 million NSD, seizure of ALL assets, and a mandatory minimum of twenty five years at a maximum security prison.

§ II - Criminal Organizations and Crimes

1. (A) Criminal Enterprise: is a group of individuals with an identified hierarchy, or comparable structure, engaged in criminal activity.

2. (A) Murder, protection, kidnapping, extortion, robbery (of any means), arson, bribery, possession of stolen property, fraud, identity theft, theft, counterfeiting, embezzlement, obstruction of justice, slavery, money laundering, blackmail, smuggling, assisting/aiding/embedding illegal aliens, securities fraud, insurance fraud, and acts of terrorism.

3. (A) Head of a Continuing Criminal Enterprise: an organizer, manager, or supervisor of the continuing operation and have obtained substantial income or resources from any of the crimes found it (§ II -2- A).

Hereby passes the Blakewell Act.

I think it is time for some anti-mafia laws.