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[Dragomere]

With a set military, the funding could still be increased as to get better equipment for the military.

[The Nihilistic view]

With a set military, the funding could still be increased as to get better equipment for the military.

This bill makes us look weak.

[Dragomere]

With a set military, the funding could still be increased as to get better equipment for the military.

This bill makes us look weak.

Not with the high tech equipment that we would be able to buy.

[The Nihilistic view]

This bill makes us look weak.

Not with the high tech equipment that we would be able to buy.

It is not what one has as a man but how one carries oneself that matters. I think the bill is a stupid piece of soon to be sewage when I flush my copy down the senate toilets.

[Dragomere]

???!!!

[Placenza]

The Military Restrictions Act
Author: Dragomere | Safety and Order | Urgency: High | Sponsors:

REALIZING that if military coups can occur when there are excessive military numbers and power;

CONCERNED that no legislation had resolved this issue yet;

The Senate of Aurentina, hereby RESTRICTS the maximum number of soldiers in the following way:
1. No more than 50,000 active and 400,000 total military personnel shall be in the military in a time of peace, and
2. A maximum of 1% of Aurentina's population may be in the military.

The Senate of Aurentina, DECREES that the funding for each branch of the military shall be in exact relation to the percentage of forces in each branch.

The Senate of Aurentina, DECREES that the funding for Defense shall never excede $20 billion.

Please give your opinions and sponsor it.

Oppose.

Reposting this from a while ago. I still need to make some edits, but comments are welcome. Would anybody be willing to help me with rewriting the penalties section to classify crimes correctly?

Passports Establishment and Renewal Act
Written by: Martin Vebussy [RG] | Urgency: Important | Category: Domestic Development
Sponsored by: Wulukuno Maklohi Porunalakai [LD] Zephiniah Nuckerburg [Ind.]

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The Senate of Aurentina,

REMARKING upon the fact that no registered identification is needed in order to travel in out of this nation legally

SURPRISED there has been no previous legislation in order to establish and improve this identification

NOTING the importance of this identification and information in order to keep national security and welfare

Hereby defines the following,

1. Passport: An official document issued by the government, ensuring the holder's identity and citizenship and allowing them protection to and from foreign countries under the government.
2. Legal Guardian: A person to whom parentage (not necessarily biological) is legally entrusted, corresponding to another individual.
3. Federal Court: A judicial court established by the authority of the federal government.
4. Applicant: One who applies for a passport (specifically) through an application listing information about that person for traveling identification.
5. Citizenship: To hold the status of a legal citizen to a country, in which case, a passport is easily obtainable.
6. Recall: To physically find and collect an item or items in order to return them to a previous holder.
7. Holder: One who holds a personal passport for out-of-country travel, legally.
8. Identification: A means of providing information and ensuring safety, security, and citizenship to others.
9. Centimeter: A form of measurement in the metric measurement system, roughly half of an inch in the imperial measurement system. 100 centimeters equals a meter.
10. Registry: The process or place of registration in which applicants may obtain a passport with the correct information.
11. Date of Issue: The calendar date on which a passport was issued or officially given to a holder.
12. Date of Expiration: The calendar date on which a passport became no longer useful and had no legal meaning anymore.
13. Renewal: The process in which a passport is renewed before its date of expiration, in order to either change information or prolong usage before expiration.
14. Profile Photo: A photograph in which the picture is taken of one who is directly facing either to the left or right.
15. Frontal Photo: A photograph in which the picture is taken on one is directly facing the camera lens, face forward.
16. Passport Registration Area: A governmentally-designated location in which you may obtain a passport with the legal credentials and citizenship.
17. Civilian Passport: A passport type used for a civilian and normal citizen for their out-of-country travel ventures
18. Diplomatic Passport: A passport type issued to one who travels internationally on foreign, state-affairs business in order to stay in a foreign country, such as one who is an ambassador
19. Official Passport: A no-fee passport type issued to one who travels internationally on foreign, state-affairs business but specifically for quick travel, such as one who is a president or government official

Hereby instates the following,

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All certified Aurentine citizens are given the ultimate right to a passport with an application unless under conditions which follow
2. The Ministries of Interiors and Transportation & Infrastructure shall have the conjoined duty of issuing passports towards all citizens with the following exceptions

a- Such an applicant or citizen is under 16 years of age, and as such does not have viable signature from certified legal guardians giving the right to do so
b- The applicant or citizen is on bail in federal prison, is issued wanted by federal law, has been placed under a current arrest of any kind, or has been released from parole under federal prison
c- The applicant or citizen is under imposed rule or sentence by federal court law to stay in the country or not obtain/retain possession of a passport
d- The applicant is not a legal citizen of the Commonwealth of Aurentina
e- The applicant has already received a passport and has no need for a second

3. The Ministries previously listed have viable reason(s) to withhold passport from an applicant, and with consent from federal court, are able to do so for a 10 month period. They must notify the applicant.

a- If the Ministries previously listed wish to extend, shorten, or immediately terminate the passport withholding period for no longer than the 10 month period given, they may do so with viable reason(s) and consent from federal court. They must notify the applicant.

4. A passport shall be enlisted and legally acceptable for a period of 8 years immediately following the commencement of an application
5. A passport may be renewed if it has not expired within the 8 year legal time period and has been presented with viable evidence of withstanding citizenship and legality mentioned above

a- A passport may not be renewed if it has expired the legal 8 year time period by the time of first renewal request; if this is the case, the passport is officially expired and a new passport application must be created in order to obtain a passport again

6. A passport may be immediately cancelled or withdrawn through the same procedures explained in Clause 2g, with the obvious inconsideration of the 10 month period phrasing
7. Any person(s) who have recalled a passport are hereon legally required to return this passport to the holder through the Passport Oversight Agency (stated below) or retain the recalled passport without the usage of it, even if expired, as this causes the creation of problems towards both parties
8. Under the case of an arrest, the constable or officer in command of the arrest is given the right and duty to withhold a passport(s), if in the possession of those arrested. The passport shall be kept confiscated and on file with other applying possessions (if any)

a- If passport is withheld by those arrested and is not surrendered towards the commanding constable or officer present, further governmental legal action will be taken
b- If those arrested are given freedom, their passport shall be immediately returned to them along with their other possessions (if any)
c- If the passport has expired since initial arrest, it shall not be surrendered to those now previously arrested

9. All passports are property of the Aurentine Government, however, are to be withheld by the citizens thereof
10. Citizens under the age of 3 years old are not required to withhold a passport in any circumstances above for out-of-country travel
11. Passports are required by the Aurentine government as legal identification for leaving or entering the country

PASSPORT APPEARANCE

12. All passports must retain the same appearance with the exception of specific information which applies to the holder of a certain passport
13. All passports shall be in the form of a miniature booklet, 11.50 centimeters (horizontal length) by 15.25 centimeters (vertical length)
14. The color of the outside cover of passports shall be issued by travel purpose and in coordinance with the colors of the Aurentine National Flag,

Class A. Aurentine Flag's Blue: civilian
Class B. Aurentine Flag's Black: diplomatic
Class C. Aurentine Flag's White: official

15. Passports shall contain all of the following listed information inside,

- the holder's full, legal name (first name(s), middle name(s), last name(s))
- the holder's date of birth
- the holder's sex
- the holder's eye color
- the holder's height (centimeters)
- the holder's endorsements (if any)
- the profile and frontal facing photographs of the holder (provided at PRA (to be stated below))
- the place of birth of the holder
- the passport's specific database key number (to be issued at PRA (to be stated below))
- the date of issue of the passport
- the date of expiration of the passport
- the Passport Registration Area (stated below) in which the specific passport was certified
- the status of the passport since last renewal (if applicable)
- any other information relating to an Aurentine passport that may be used,
(i) to verify the identity of the holder
(ii) to determine whether the holder is an Aurentine citizen by birth
(iii) for the purpose of border, interior, or national security
(iv) to assist in passenger customs processing

16. If any items which are mentioned in a passport are changed or differed in any way while a passport is still legal and activated, with the exceptions of those listed directly below, a passport holder is legally required to renew their specific passport to change this information to that which is most accurate.

- the holder's eye color
- the holder's height
- the holder's endorsements (if any)
- the profile and frontal facing photographs of the holder

PASSPORT OVERSIGHT AND PASSPORT REGISTRATION AREAS

16. Passport printing, recollection, registry, and color-coding shall be regulated by the hereby created subcommittee to the Ministries of Interiors and Transportation & Infrastructure, the Passport Oversight Agency. It shall have the following duties,

- The printing and maintenance of delivery to newly created passports
- The oversight of recollection and redelivery for lost and recalled passports
- The management of all Password Registration Areas (stated below) in Aurentina

17. In order to give as many passport obtaining options as possible, this act hereby creates Passport Registration Areas (PRA) for the usage of creating and applying for a passport. It shall be instated under the following terms,

- A required minimum of 4 Passport Registration Areas shall be instated in every town and 6 Passport Registration Areas shall be instated in every major city around Aurentina in order to provide a way for every citizen to have an accessible passport facility somewhat nearby
- Passport Registration Areas shall be instated in already constructed buildings which may include,

(i) Public, civic, or cultural centres
(ii) Public post or mail offices
(iii) Justice or court buildings (not applicable to court rooms)
(iiii) Online sources (made available by mail delivery)

PENALTIES AGAINST REGULATION

18. Any crimes or illegalities committed which correspond to rules or regulations stated anytime above shall be subjected and liable to one of the following penalties unless otherwise stated above or if ruled as a special situation by a federal court,

- An issued fine not exceeding that of £4000.00
- An issued imprisonment not exceeding the time period of 5 months


The Senate of Aurentina hereby passes all provisions stated in the Passports Establishment and Renewal Act.

Ravioli, ravioli, I will sponsor-oli.

[Dragomere]

The Military Restrictions Act
Author: Dragomere | Safety and Order | Urgency: High | Sponsors:

REALIZING that if military coups can occur when there are excessive military numbers and power;

CONCERNED that no legislation had resolved this issue yet;

The Senate of Aurentina, hereby RESTRICTS the maximum number of soldiers in the following way:
1. No more than 50,000 active and 400,000 total military personnel shall be in the military in a time of peace, and
2. A maximum of 1% of Aurentina's population may be in the military.

The Senate of Aurentina, DECREES that the funding for each branch of the military shall be in exact relation to the percentage of forces in each branch.

The Senate of Aurentina, DECREES that the funding for Defense shall never excede $20 billion.

Please give your opinions and sponsor it.

Oppose.

Reposting this from a while ago. I still need to make some edits, but comments are welcome. Would anybody be willing to help me with rewriting the penalties section to classify crimes correctly?

Passports Establishment and Renewal Act
Written by: Martin Vebussy [RG] | Urgency: Important | Category: Domestic Development
Sponsored by: Wulukuno Maklohi Porunalakai [LD] Zephiniah Nuckerburg [Ind.]

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The Senate of Aurentina,

REMARKING upon the fact that no registered identification is needed in order to travel in out of this nation legally

SURPRISED there has been no previous legislation in order to establish and improve this identification

NOTING the importance of this identification and information in order to keep national security and welfare

Hereby defines the following,

1. Passport: An official document issued by the government, ensuring the holder's identity and citizenship and allowing them protection to and from foreign countries under the government.
2. Legal Guardian: A person to whom parentage (not necessarily biological) is legally entrusted, corresponding to another individual.
3. Federal Court: A judicial court established by the authority of the federal government.
4. Applicant: One who applies for a passport (specifically) through an application listing information about that person for traveling identification.
5. Citizenship: To hold the status of a legal citizen to a country, in which case, a passport is easily obtainable.
6. Recall: To physically find and collect an item or items in order to return them to a previous holder.
7. Holder: One who holds a personal passport for out-of-country travel, legally.
8. Identification: A means of providing information and ensuring safety, security, and citizenship to others.
9. Centimeter: A form of measurement in the metric measurement system, roughly half of an inch in the imperial measurement system. 100 centimeters equals a meter.
10. Registry: The process or place of registration in which applicants may obtain a passport with the correct information.
11. Date of Issue: The calendar date on which a passport was issued or officially given to a holder.
12. Date of Expiration: The calendar date on which a passport became no longer useful and had no legal meaning anymore.
13. Renewal: The process in which a passport is renewed before its date of expiration, in order to either change information or prolong usage before expiration.
14. Profile Photo: A photograph in which the picture is taken of one who is directly facing either to the left or right.
15. Frontal Photo: A photograph in which the picture is taken on one is directly facing the camera lens, face forward.
16. Passport Registration Area: A governmentally-designated location in which you may obtain a passport with the legal credentials and citizenship.
17. Civilian Passport: A passport type used for a civilian and normal citizen for their out-of-country travel ventures
18. Diplomatic Passport: A passport type issued to one who travels internationally on foreign, state-affairs business in order to stay in a foreign country, such as one who is an ambassador
19. Official Passport: A no-fee passport type issued to one who travels internationally on foreign, state-affairs business but specifically for quick travel, such as one who is a president or government official

Hereby instates the following,

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All certified Aurentine citizens are given the ultimate right to a passport with an application unless under conditions which follow
2. The Ministries of Interiors and Transportation & Infrastructure shall have the conjoined duty of issuing passports towards all citizens with the following exceptions

a- Such an applicant or citizen is under 16 years of age, and as such does not have viable signature from certified legal guardians giving the right to do so
b- The applicant or citizen is on bail in federal prison, is issued wanted by federal law, has been placed under a current arrest of any kind, or has been released from parole under federal prison
c- The applicant or citizen is under imposed rule or sentence by federal court law to stay in the country or not obtain/retain possession of a passport
d- The applicant is not a legal citizen of the Commonwealth of Aurentina
e- The applicant has already received a passport and has no need for a second

3. The Ministries previously listed have viable reason(s) to withhold passport from an applicant, and with consent from federal court, are able to do so for a 10 month period. They must notify the applicant.

a- If the Ministries previously listed wish to extend, shorten, or immediately terminate the passport withholding period for no longer than the 10 month period given, they may do so with viable reason(s) and consent from federal court. They must notify the applicant.

4. A passport shall be enlisted and legally acceptable for a period of 8 years immediately following the commencement of an application
5. A passport may be renewed if it has not expired within the 8 year legal time period and has been presented with viable evidence of withstanding citizenship and legality mentioned above

a- A passport may not be renewed if it has expired the legal 8 year time period by the time of first renewal request; if this is the case, the passport is officially expired and a new passport application must be created in order to obtain a passport again

6. A passport may be immediately cancelled or withdrawn through the same procedures explained in Clause 2g, with the obvious inconsideration of the 10 month period phrasing
7. Any person(s) who have recalled a passport are hereon legally required to return this passport to the holder through the Passport Oversight Agency (stated below) or retain the recalled passport without the usage of it, even if expired, as this causes the creation of problems towards both parties
8. Under the case of an arrest, the constable or officer in command of the arrest is given the right and duty to withhold a passport(s), if in the possession of those arrested. The passport shall be kept confiscated and on file with other applying possessions (if any)

a- If passport is withheld by those arrested and is not surrendered towards the commanding constable or officer present, further governmental legal action will be taken
b- If those arrested are given freedom, their passport shall be immediately returned to them along with their other possessions (if any)
c- If the passport has expired since initial arrest, it shall not be surrendered to those now previously arrested

9. All passports are property of the Aurentine Government, however, are to be withheld by the citizens thereof
10. Citizens under the age of 3 years old are not required to withhold a passport in any circumstances above for out-of-country travel
11. Passports are required by the Aurentine government as legal identification for leaving or entering the country

PASSPORT APPEARANCE

12. All passports must retain the same appearance with the exception of specific information which applies to the holder of a certain passport
13. All passports shall be in the form of a miniature booklet, 11.50 centimeters (horizontal length) by 15.25 centimeters (vertical length)
14. The color of the outside cover of passports shall be issued by travel purpose and in coordinance with the colors of the Aurentine National Flag,

Class A. Aurentine Flag's Blue: civilian
Class B. Aurentine Flag's Black: diplomatic
Class C. Aurentine Flag's White: official

15. Passports shall contain all of the following listed information inside,

- the holder's full, legal name (first name(s), middle name(s), last name(s))
- the holder's date of birth
- the holder's sex
- the holder's eye color
- the holder's height (centimeters)
- the holder's endorsements (if any)
- the profile and frontal facing photographs of the holder (provided at PRA (to be stated below))
- the place of birth of the holder
- the passport's specific database key number (to be issued at PRA (to be stated below))
- the date of issue of the passport
- the date of expiration of the passport
- the Passport Registration Area (stated below) in which the specific passport was certified
- the status of the passport since last renewal (if applicable)
- any other information relating to an Aurentine passport that may be used,
(i) to verify the identity of the holder
(ii) to determine whether the holder is an Aurentine citizen by birth
(iii) for the purpose of border, interior, or national security
(iv) to assist in passenger customs processing

16. If any items which are mentioned in a passport are changed or differed in any way while a passport is still legal and activated, with the exceptions of those listed directly below, a passport holder is legally required to renew their specific passport to change this information to that which is most accurate.

- the holder's eye color
- the holder's height
- the holder's endorsements (if any)
- the profile and frontal facing photographs of the holder

PASSPORT OVERSIGHT AND PASSPORT REGISTRATION AREAS

16. Passport printing, recollection, registry, and color-coding shall be regulated by the hereby created subcommittee to the Ministries of Interiors and Transportation & Infrastructure, the Passport Oversight Agency. It shall have the following duties,

- The printing and maintenance of delivery to newly created passports
- The oversight of recollection and redelivery for lost and recalled passports
- The management of all Password Registration Areas (stated below) in Aurentina

17. In order to give as many passport obtaining options as possible, this act hereby creates Passport Registration Areas (PRA) for the usage of creating and applying for a passport. It shall be instated under the following terms,

- A required minimum of 4 Passport Registration Areas shall be instated in every town and 6 Passport Registration Areas shall be instated in every major city around Aurentina in order to provide a way for every citizen to have an accessible passport facility somewhat nearby
- Passport Registration Areas shall be instated in already constructed buildings which may include,

(i) Public, civic, or cultural centres
(ii) Public post or mail offices
(iii) Justice or court buildings (not applicable to court rooms)
(iiii) Online sources (made available by mail delivery)

PENALTIES AGAINST REGULATION

18. Any crimes or illegalities committed which correspond to rules or regulations stated anytime above shall be subjected and liable to one of the following penalties unless otherwise stated above or if ruled as a special situation by a federal court,

- An issued fine not exceeding that of £4000.00
- An issued imprisonment not exceeding the time period of 5 months


The Senate of Aurentina hereby passes all provisions stated in the Passports Establishment and Renewal Act.

Ravioli, ravioli, I will sponsor-oli.

Why are you opposed?

[The Nihilistic view]

Oppose.


Ravioli, ravioli, I will sponsor-oli.

Why are you opposed?

You really asking a fascist why he is opposed to a limit on the military?

[Placenza]

Why are you opposed?

You really asking a fascist why he is opposed to a limit on the military?

[Brissia]

Why are you opposed?

You really asking a fascist why he is opposed to a limit on the military?

I shall bring up some issues for my friend here.

Your bill decrees that military branch budgets will be related to the amount of personnel employed in the branch. Wouldn't this make the air force underfunded, due to their low count compared to the Navy and Army?

Your bill also possibly takes away the right to join the military, in the case that the number of recruits reaches it's limit.

A spending limit? Seriously?

[Dragomere]

You really asking a fascist why he is opposed to a limit on the military?

I shall bring up some issues for my friend here.

Your bill decrees that military branch budgets will be related to the amount of personnel employed in the branch. Wouldn't this make the air force underfunded, due to their low count compared to the Navy and Army?

Your bill also possibly takes away the right to join the military, in the case that the number of recruits reaches it's limit.

A spending limit? Seriously?

Answers by paragraph:
1. I deleted, that part
2. It does not take away that right, it just restricts the military's numbers to a economically sound level.
3. Yes, a spending limit, to allow excellent equipment without overdoing it.

[Geilinor]

Condemnation of Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Geilinor| Category: International Relations | Sponsors:

The Russian Federation has recently passed draconian anti-LGBT(lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) laws, concerning many around the world. The law is based on ridiculous assumptions such as the idea that "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations to minors" endangers society and leads to national unrest. LGBT people in Russia have been unreasonably stripped of the right to express themselves, violating parts of the European Convention on Human Rights. The law could be used to prohibit discussion of LGBT rights and relationships anywhere children might hear it, such as on television. The Russian government has a significant history of restricting the freedom of expression, evidenced by the fact that the European Court of Human Rights fined Russia for violating articles 11, 13, and 14 of the European Convention by banning 164 pride events and marches between 2006 and 2008. The law is also written in a very ambiguous fashion, increasing the risk that it it will be misused in detrimental ways. The anti-gay propaganda law is a discriminatory and dangerous bill that could contribute to homophobia in Russia.

Section 1 - Declaration on Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses
a) This Senate, on behalf of the people of Aurentina, by the majority of all those assembled, condemns Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses, in the strongest possible terms and formally requests that the government of the Russian Federation, stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and the right to expression by repealing Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses.

Section 2 - Declaration on LGBT asylum seekers
a) This Senate, on behalf of the people of Aurentina, grants LGBT Russian citizens who have had their rights to express themselves and to receive fair treatment under the law honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses.
b) Asylum may be provided if the person in question has not been convicted of murder, assault, rape, or theft.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect LGBT asylum seekers from Russia, using any legal means possible.

This is a condemnation of Russia's anti-LGBT law. If you need a source for any of the claims made in the preamble, read these sources. http://www.policymic.com/articles/58649/russia-s-anti-gay-law-spelled-out-in-plain-english
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/01/world/europe/russia-gay-rights-controversy/index.html

[Skeckoa]

Birthright Citizenship Act

Category: Priority: Moderate Sponsers: New Vangskria, Central and Eastern Visayas

AWARE of the growing population of first-generation Aurentines,

IN RECOGNITION to the hardships they face in Aurentina due to their lack of citizenship

DESPITE having been born and having lived in Aurentina for the entirety of their lives and assimilating into the population

ACT to protect all future Persons in Aurentina in their Civil Rights.

BE IT ENACTED by the Senate of Aurentina

THAT ALL PERSONS born in the Commonwealth of Aurentina not be subject to any foreign power, are hereby

DECLARED to be CITIZENS of Aurentina upon their Birth in all territories administered by the Commonwealth of Aurentina, regardless of the citizenship status of their biological parents.

AS SUCH CITIZENS, they are to hold the hold the same rights as all other citizens to make and enforce contracts, to sue, be parties, and give evidence, to inherit,
purchase, lease, sell, hold, and convey real and personal property, and to full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of person and property, as is enjoyed by current citizens, and shall be subject to like punishment, pains, taxes, and penalties, and to none other, any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding.

WITH THAT SAID, the Senate of Aurentina hereby

PASSES the Birthright Citizenship Act.

Last bill I drafted didn't get the drift. Don't kill this for me nationalists. Suggestions for a second draft?

[Central and Eastern Visayas]

Birthright Citizenship Act

AWARE of the growing population of first-generation Aurentines,

IN RECOGNITION to the hardships they face in Aurentina due to their lack of citizenship

DESPITE having been born and having lived in Aurentina for the entirety of their lives and assimilating into the population

ACT to protect all future Persons in Aurentina in their Civil Rights.

BE IT ENACTED by the Senate of Aurentina

THAT ALL PERSONS born in the Commonwealth of Aurentina not be subject to any foreign power, and are hereby

DECLARED to be CITIZENS of Aurentina upon their Birth in all territories administered by the Commonwealth of Aurentina, regardless of the citizenship status of their biological parents.

AS SUCH CITIZENS, they are to hold the hold the same rights as all other citizens to make and enforce contracts, to sue, be parties, and give evidence, to inherit,
purchase, lease, sell, hold, and convey real and personal property, and to full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of person and property, as is enjoyed by current citizens, and shall be subject to like punishment, pains, taxes, and penalties, and to none other, any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding.

WITH THAT SAID, the Senate of Aurentina hereby

PASSES the Birthright Citizenship Act.

Last bill I drafted didn't get the drift. Don't kill this for me nationalists. Suggestions for a second draft?

Jus soli citizenship... Remove this part:

THAT ALL PERSONS born in the Commonwealth of Aurentina not be subject to any foreign power, and are hereby

If we recognize jus sanguinis Aurentine citizenship in the case of Aurentine expats in other countries (this is the case, isn't it?) why shouldn't we recognize jus sanguinis citizenship of first-generation Aurentines born of foreign parents alongside the jus soli proposal?

[Placenza]

Birthright Citizenship Act

AWARE of the growing population of first-generation Aurentines,

IN RECOGNITION to the hardships they face in Aurentina due to their lack of citizenship

DESPITE having been born and having lived in Aurentina for the entirety of their lives and assimilating into the population

ACT to protect all future Persons in Aurentina in their Civil Rights.

BE IT ENACTED by the Senate of Aurentina

THAT ALL PERSONS born in the Commonwealth of Aurentina not be subject to any foreign power, and are hereby

DECLARED to be CITIZENS of Aurentina upon their Birth in all territories administered by the Commonwealth of Aurentina, regardless of the citizenship status of their biological parents.

AS SUCH CITIZENS, they are to hold the hold the same rights as all other citizens to make and enforce contracts, to sue, be parties, and give evidence, to inherit,
purchase, lease, sell, hold, and convey real and personal property, and to full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of person and property, as is enjoyed by current citizens, and shall be subject to like punishment, pains, taxes, and penalties, and to none other, any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding.

WITH THAT SAID, the Senate of Aurentina hereby

PASSES the Birthright Citizenship Act.

Last bill I drafted didn't get the drift. Don't kill this for me nationalists. Suggestions for a second draft?

Yeah, I have a suggestion: Scrap it

[New Vangskria]

Birthright Citizenship Act

AWARE of the growing population of first-generation Aurentines,

IN RECOGNITION to the hardships they face in Aurentina due to their lack of citizenship

DESPITE having been born and having lived in Aurentina for the entirety of their lives and assimilating into the population

ACT to protect all future Persons in Aurentina in their Civil Rights.

BE IT ENACTED by the Senate of Aurentina

THAT ALL PERSONS born in the Commonwealth of Aurentina not be subject to any foreign power, and are hereby

DECLARED to be CITIZENS of Aurentina upon their Birth in all territories administered by the Commonwealth of Aurentina, regardless of the citizenship status of their biological parents.

AS SUCH CITIZENS, they are to hold the hold the same rights as all other citizens to make and enforce contracts, to sue, be parties, and give evidence, to inherit,
purchase, lease, sell, hold, and convey real and personal property, and to full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of person and property, as is enjoyed by current citizens, and shall be subject to like punishment, pains, taxes, and penalties, and to none other, any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding.

WITH THAT SAID, the Senate of Aurentina hereby

PASSES the Birthright Citizenship Act.

Last bill I drafted didn't get the drift. Don't kill this for me nationalists. Suggestions for a second draft?

Sponsoring.

[Skeckoa]

-snip-

If we recognize jus sanguinis Aurentine citizenship in the case of Aurentine expats in other countries (this is the case, isn't it?) why shouldn't we recognize jus sanguinis citizenship of first-generation Aurentines born of foreign parents alongside the jus soli proposal?

Forgot about that little clause. I'll change that then. (So by implication, we will recognize duel-citizenships)

[Central and Eastern Visayas]

If we recognize jus sanguinis Aurentine citizenship in the case of Aurentine expats in other countries (this is the case, isn't it?) why shouldn't we recognize jus sanguinis citizenship of first-generation Aurentines born of foreign parents alongside the jus soli proposal?

Forgot about that little clause. I'll change that then. (So by implication, we will recognize duel-citizenships)

In that case, I see no more reason not to sponsor the bill.

[Skeckoa]

Forgot about that little clause. I'll change that then. (So by implication, we will recognize duel-citizenships)

In that case, I see no more reason not to sponsor the bill.

Much appreciated !

[Geilinor]

Condemnation of Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Geilinor| Category: International Relations | Sponsors:

The Russian Federation has recently passed draconian anti-LGBT(lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) laws, concerning many around the world. The law is based on ridiculous assumptions such as the idea that "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations to minors" endangers society and leads to national unrest. LGBT people in Russia have been unreasonably stripped of the right to express themselves, violating parts of the European Convention on Human Rights. The law could be used to prohibit discussion of LGBT rights and relationships anywhere children might hear it, such as on television. The Russian government has a significant history of restricting the freedom of expression, evidenced by the fact that the European Court of Human Rights fined Russia for violating articles 11, 13, and 14 of the European Convention by banning 164 pride events and marches between 2006 and 2008. The law is also written in a very ambiguous fashion, increasing the risk that it it will be misused in detrimental ways. The anti-gay propaganda law is a discriminatory and dangerous bill that could contribute to homophobia in Russia.

Section 1 - Declaration on Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses
a) This Senate, on behalf of the people of Aurentina, by the majority of all those assembled, condemns Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses, in the strongest possible terms and formally requests that the government of the Russian Federation, stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and the right to expression by repealing Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses.

Section 2 - Declaration on LGBT asylum seekers
a) This Senate, on behalf of the people of Aurentina, grants LGBT Russian citizens who have had their rights to express themselves and to receive fair treatment under the law honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses.
b) Asylum may be provided if the person in question has not been convicted of murder, assault, rape, or theft.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect LGBT asylum seekers from Russia, using any legal means possible.

This is a condemnation of Russia's anti-LGBT law. If you need a source for any of the claims made in the preamble, read these sources. http://www.policymic.com/articles/58649/russia-s-anti-gay-law-spelled-out-in-plain-english
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/01/world/europe/russia-gay-rights-controversy/index.html

My proposal^.

[Belmaria]

Condemnation of Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Geilinor| Category: International Relations | Sponsors:

The Russian Federation has recently passed draconian anti-LGBT(lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) laws, concerning many around the world. The law is based on ridiculous assumptions such as the idea that "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations to minors" endangers society and leads to national unrest. LGBT people in Russia have been unreasonably stripped of the right to express themselves, violating parts of the European Convention on Human Rights. The law could be used to prohibit discussion of LGBT rights and relationships anywhere children might hear it, such as on television. The Russian government has a significant history of restricting the freedom of expression, evidenced by the fact that the European Court of Human Rights fined Russia for violating articles 11, 13, and 14 of the European Convention by banning 164 pride events and marches between 2006 and 2008. The law is also written in a very ambiguous fashion, increasing the risk that it it will be misused in detrimental ways. The anti-gay propaganda law is a discriminatory and dangerous bill that could contribute to homophobia in Russia.

Section 1 - Declaration on Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses
a) This Senate, on behalf of the people of Aurentina, by the majority of all those assembled, condemns Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses, in the strongest possible terms and formally requests that the government of the Russian Federation, stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and the right to expression by repealing Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses.

Section 2 - Declaration on LGBT asylum seekers
a) This Senate, on behalf of the people of Aurentina, grants LGBT Russian citizens who have had their rights to express themselves and to receive fair treatment under the law honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses.
b) Asylum may be provided if the person in question has not been convicted of murder, assault, rape, or theft.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect LGBT asylum seekers from Russia, using any legal means possible.

This is a condemnation of Russia's anti-LGBT law. If you need a source for any of the claims made in the preamble, read these sources. http://www.policymic.com/articles/58649/russia-s-anti-gay-law-spelled-out-in-plain-english
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/01/world/europe/russia-gay-rights-controversy/index.html

My proposal^.

I sponsor.

[Skeckoa]

[box] Condemnation of Article 6.21 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Geilinor| Category: International Relations | Sponsors:

The Russian Federation has recently passed draconian anti-LGBT(lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) laws, concerning many around the world... etc snip

My proposal^.

I'd be honored to sponsor this bill

[Mediciano]

Let's try and avoid condemning major European superpowers. We're not America, we likely rely on Russia in many ways. This bill will do nothing but engender hostility between us, a small Mediterranean island, and Russia, the world's largest country, with the world's largest natural gas reserves, the 8th largest oil reserves, and the second largest coal reserves. It is the largest oil exporter and producer, and we are likely completely energy dependent on imports from them.

I like gay rights as much as the next guy, but it's not worth the possible economic fallout. We're running a country, not an international human rights campaign.

[The Union of the West]

Nutritional Information and Genetically Modified Organism Labeling Act

(Category: Health, Strength:Moderate)

The Aurentine Senate,

RECOGNIZING, that nutrients are vital to human for growth and maintenance of good health;

THEREFORE RECOGNIZING, that this importance of nutritional labels to show nutrients in foods;

Hereby:

1. Requires that all food producing companies place nutritional labels on their food products,

2. Requires that all restaurants make nutritional information available on request,

3. Tasks the Health Ministry to perform monthly checks on the accuracy of the nutritional labels used by restaurants, food producing companies, etc...

FURTHER,

RECOGNIZING, that many products contain many ingredients that are genetically modified;

NOTING, that there are benefits to genetically modified organisms, such as increased pest and disease resistance, drought tolerance, and increased food supply;

RECOGNIZING, that there are many negative effects of genetically modified organisms, such as Introducing allergens and toxins to food, accidental contamination between genetically modified and non-genetically modified foods,
antibiotic resistance, and adversely changing the nutrient content of a crop;

Hereby:

1. DEFINES, genetically modified food (GMF) as any food that are produced from genetically modified organisms,

2. DEFINES, genetically modified organism (GMO) as an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques,

3. REQUIRES all products containing GMO's, such as GMF's, to have a label stating that the product has been genetically modified and what modification was done to it,

4. REQUIRES, that all restaurants with GMF's on their menus have a label by them stating that the product is a GMO and make information about what modification was done to the product available upon request,

5. TASKS the Health Ministry to perform monthly checks on the accuracy of these labels.

Please co-sponsor and/or tell me how to improve it.

[Skeckoa]

What about making those facts available 'upon request' rather than 'right by them'? That looks like more cluttered menus. unnecessary hassle. Especially sinve "what modifications were done" could get complicated and lengthy.