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[Lykens]

The Calaverde Defence Act

Author: Senator Léon Suero (Estva - LDP)
Sponsors: Senator Sebastian van Oldenbarnevelt (Sebastianbourg - LDP), Senator Cristobal Araullo (Argentarino - LDP) Senator Drago Dragomere (Dragomerian Islands - CP)

Section 1 - Establishment:
1. This act shall hereby establish the Calaverde Armed Forces (CAF), with the goal of defending the nation and pursuing the collective security of its citizens using lethal force if necessary. In addition the CAF shall participate in humanitarian and peacekeeping missions, for the betterment of humanity as a whole.
2. The CAF shall be comprised of three branches. The Calaverde National Army (CNA), the Calaverde National Navy (CNN), and the Calaverde National Air force (CNAF).
3. Each branch shall have a Chief of Staff, appointed by the Minister of Defence, who shall be the highest ranking officer of said branch.
4. The three Chiefs of Staff shall convene and make decisions regarding the military as a whole. As a group they shall be known as the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
5. Each Chief of Staff may be removed from office by the President.
6. The President of Calaverde shall be the Commander-in-chief of the CAF. Any order by the President shall overrule orders by a subordinate, so long as the order is within the President's legal powers.
7. The Minister of Defence shall have the same legal power of the President over the CAF, with the exception of overruling the President's orders.
8. Courts dealing with military matters and its laws shall be named the Calaverde Military Court System, and shall be an arm of the judiciary.
9. Funding shall be determined by the Calaverde legislature.
Section 2 - Membership:
1. All Calaverde citizens at or above the age of 18 may petition to join the CAF.
2. Physical and educational requirements may apply to different positions, as well as generally required physical and educational requirements for basic enlistment.
3. These requirements are to be decided by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
4. The time period of enlistment obligation shall be decided by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
5. These are subject to change by Calaverde legislation.
Section 3 - Limitations:
1. The CAF shall not be used for policing, with the exception of military installations or national emergency.
2. The CAF is not authorized to use lethal force on Calaverde citizens unless they are a) aiding an invading nation, b) aiding or otherwise taking violent part in a rebellion, c) actively taking part in a crime or fleeing from military police officers attempting to arrest them, on a military installation and/or d) attacking members or property of the CAF.
3. The CAF shall be subject to any international treaties or laws regarding human rights Calaverde has ratified.

I would enjoy more sponsors as this is kind of necessary.

I don't like how the bill gives the Defense Minister powers equal to the President, but not the PM. I think it should be given to the three, or only the President.

[Estva]

I would enjoy more sponsors as this is kind of necessary.

I don't like how the bill gives the Defense Minister powers equal to the President, but not the PM. I think it should be given to the three, or only the President.

That is because the PM has nothing to do with the Defence Ministry. They have the ability to remove the MoD at any time, and The President can freely override any decision made by the MoD.

[Lykens]

I don't like how the bill gives the Defense Minister powers equal to the President, but not the PM. I think it should be given to the three, or only the President.

That is because the PM has nothing to do with the Defence Ministry. They have the ability to remove the MoD at any time, and The President can freely override any decision made by the MoD.

Mhm.

Kenneth Diaz, sponsor.

[Estva]

That is because the PM has nothing to do with the Defence Ministry. They have the ability to remove the MoD at any time, and The President can freely override any decision made by the MoD.

Mhm.

Kenneth Diaz, sponsor.

Thank you.

[Arkanzia (Ancient)]

"I'll only sponsor and vote for this Act if it sets agreed limits on the maximum force number for all branches of the CAF and forbades the possession of nuclear armaments by Calaverde."

[The Nihilistic view]

"I'll only sponsor and vote for this Act if it sets agreed limits on the maximum force number for all branches of the CAF and forbades the possession of nuclear armaments by Calaverde."

"Maximum force limits are stupid and a nuclear armaments clause is unnecessary. Just sigh the NPT."

[Macedonian Grand Empire]

"I'll only sponsor and vote for this Act if it sets agreed limits on the maximum force number for all branches of the CAF and forbades the possession of nuclear armaments by Calaverde."

"Maximum force limits are stupid and a nuclear armaments clause is unnecessary. Just sigh the NPT."

I would agree there. I consider that it is not smart to require any kind of maximum limits. Minimum is ok.

[Murkwood]

Just one more needed...

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The Abortion Accountability Act
| Author: Murkwood |
| Sponsors: Murkwood, Dragomerian Islands, The Union of the West, Dendart, Nixon-Now, Dinake|


An Act designed to separate Government money from the controversial practice of Abortion.

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S1 - Separating Government Money
1.

In case Abortion is legalized, any operation that undergoes the medical process of abortion and receives money from the Calaverdean government must legally confirm not to use any of said money for the controversial practice of abortion.

2.

Likewise, the Calaverdean government must receive the confirmation outlined above from every service, national or international, that receives government money and performs abortions before any government money is provided to them.

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S2 - Penalties
1.

The governmental authority that issues the money is also responsible for making sure that the conformation is being upheld. A fine of $20,000 will be levied on any organization that does not comply with the preceding act.

2.

Routine offenders will be fined an added $50,000 for each offense.

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[Lykens]

Just one more needed...

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The Abortion Accountability Act
| Author: Murkwood |
| Sponsors: Murkwood, Dragomerian Islands, The Union of the West, Dendart |


An Act designed to separate Government money from the controversial practice of Abortion.

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S1 - Separating Government Money
1.

Any operation that undergoes the medical process of abortion and receives money from the Calaverdean government must legally confirm not to use any of said money for the controversial practice of abortion.

2.

Likewise, the Calaverdean government must receive the confirmation outlined above from every service, national or international, that receives government money and performs abortions before any government money is provided to them.

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S2 - Penalties
1.

The governmental authority that issues the money is also responsible for making sure that the conformation is being upheld. A fine of $20,000 will be levied on any organization that does not comply with the preceding act.

2.

Routine offenders will be fined an added $50,000 for each offense.

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The author doesn't count as a sponsor?

[Murkwood]

Just one more needed...

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The Abortion Accountability Act
| Author: Murkwood |
| Sponsors: Murkwood, Dragomerian Islands, The Union of the West, Dendart |


An Act designed to separate Government money from the controversial practice of Abortion.

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S1 - Separating Government Money
1.

Any operation that undergoes the medical process of abortion and receives money from the Calaverdean government must legally confirm not to use any of said money for the controversial practice of abortion.

2.

Likewise, the Calaverdean government must receive the confirmation outlined above from every service, national or international, that receives government money and performs abortions before any government money is provided to them.

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S2 - Penalties
1.

The governmental authority that issues the money is also responsible for making sure that the conformation is being upheld. A fine of $20,000 will be levied on any organization that does not comply with the preceding act.

2.

Routine offenders will be fined an added $50,000 for each offense.

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The author doesn't count as a sponsor?

I counted me, but that's only four.

[Lykens]

The author doesn't count as a sponsor?

I counted me, but that's only four.

I wasn't sure, which is why I added the question mark, but I'm pretty sure the author doesn't count.

[Murkwood]

I counted me, but that's only four.

I wasn't sure, which is why I added the question mark, but I'm pretty sure the author doesn't count.

Yeah, that's never been the rule.

[Lykens]

I wasn't sure, which is why I added the question mark, but I'm pretty sure the author doesn't count.

Yeah, that's never been the rule.

§1 - Bills

a. Any member of parliament with approval for debate from five other members may bring forth a bill which shall be tabled for debate in due course. Such bills must have a long title which limits the jurisdiction of the clauses in the bill.

But it is now.

[New Zepuha]

I counted me, but that's only four.

I wasn't sure, which is why I added the question mark, but I'm pretty sure the author doesn't count.

Yes it does and always has. Implied sponsorship.

[The Nihilistic view]

I wasn't sure, which is why I added the question mark, but I'm pretty sure the author doesn't count.

Yes it does and always has. Implied sponsorship.

Y U NO READ POST ABOVE! IT MAKE U LOOK IDIOT!

[New Zepuha]

Yes it does and always has. Implied sponsorship.

:palm:


Y U NO READ POST ABOVE! IT MAKE U LOOK IDIOT!

:p

Oops. Then I need one more for my rooty tooty bill

[Britanno]

Any bills that need sponsors? Cba going back over the last five pages to look for sponsors.

[Dragomerian Islands]

Right to Life Act
"A resolution to prevent the taking of life from any citizen."
Author: Dragomerian Islands [CP]
Sponsors: Britanno [LDP]

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Article I: Defining Life

'Life' or the act of being able to live, shall not be infringed upon.

Article II: Ban on the Death Penalty

Death may not be a punishment for any crime, regardless of severity.

Article III: Euthanasia

The killing of the elderly, or the removal of life support on any patient shall be prohibited, and shall be considered murder.

Article IV: Infanticide

The killing of unwanted babies, after their birth, shall be considered murder.

Article V: Exceptions

Any person at or above the age of consent may choose to end his or her own life if he or she has a serious or critical medical condition or injury or has a terminal illness, as determined by medical staff. A person whose brain is permanently not able to function shall be able to be terminated without consequence, as long as medical staff have determined the patient as brain dead.

Article VI: Protections

No legislation may go against this legislation without first repealing or amending this legislation in a separate bill.

(This bill was buried)

Abortion is not mentioned at all in this bill.

Sponsors, comments, or questions?

[Lykens]

Opposed. If a competent patient decides to end the life with dignity, they should be able to do so.

[Dragomerian Islands]

Opposed. If a competent patient decides to end the life with dignity, they should be able to do so.

If a competent patient wants his or her life to end, suicide is not banned in this bill, so they can end themselves whenever they wish.

[Arkolon]

Opposed. If a competent patient decides to end the life with dignity, they should be able to do so.

If a competent patient wants his or her life to end, suicide is not banned in this bill, so they can end themselves whenever they wish.

Do you know what "euthanasia" is?

[Lykens]

Opposed. If a competent patient decides to end the life with dignity, they should be able to do so.

If a competent patient wants his or her life to end, suicide is not banned in this bill, so they can end themselves whenever they wish.

You know damned well what I meant.

[Dragomerian Islands]

If a competent patient wants his or her life to end, suicide is not banned in this bill, so they can end themselves whenever they wish.

Do you know what "euthanasia" is?

Yes, the killing of an old person, to conserve space, I might have consolidated another section into it.

If a competent patient wants his or her life to end, suicide is not banned in this bill, so they can end themselves whenever they wish.

You know damned well what I meant.

By all means, if someone wants to kill themselves, they can. They just can't ask another person to do it for them.

[New Zepuha]

Do you know what "euthanasia" is?

Yes, the killing of an old person, to conserve space, I might have consolidated another section into it.

You know damned well what I meant.

By all means, if someone wants to kill themselves, they can. They just can't ask another person to do it for them.

eu·tha·na·sia
ˌyo͞oTHəˈnāZH(ē)ə,ˌyo͞oTHəˈnāzēə/
noun
the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. The practice is illegal in most countries.

[Dragomerian Islands]

Yes, the killing of an old person, to conserve space, I might have consolidated another section into it.

By all means, if someone wants to kill themselves, they can. They just can't ask another person to do it for them.

eu·tha·na·sia
ˌyo͞oTHəˈnāZH(ē)ə,ˌyo͞oTHəˈnāzēə/
noun
the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. The practice is illegal in most countries.

The term applies to the elderly.

Also,

The killing of the elderly, or the removal of life support on any patient shall be prohibited, and shall be considered murder.