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RZ1 - The VIA Form Extension Act

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

Whereas, the current Constituziun's article on VIA Forms was written at a time when elections took place much more frequently, and thus is no longer as helpful to VIA Form voters as it once was, THEREFORE, the Cosâ hereby rewrites Article 36 of the Constituziun as follows:


Art. 36. The Secretary of State shall provide, to any voter who requests it, a Vote in Advance (VIA) Form. The VIA Form will stand, after it is signed by the Citizen and returned to the Secretary of State, as a substitute ballot during the next two elections. If the Citizen is unable to vote in either (or both) of those elections, the party choice indicated on the VIA Form will be entered as that Citizen's choice in said election(s). The VIA Form shall include a space for the Citizen to enter one political party of his choice. A Citizen may request other VIA Forms, each of which supercedes the last. If the Citizen does vote normally in an election, his VIA Form choice is ignored. The Secretary of State is still obliged to provide a ballot to each Citizen who requests one, in case the Citizen wants to change his mind.


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ1	The VIA Form Extension Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ1	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ1

RZ2 - The Oops Amendment

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

Whereas, the "Voter Petulance Abatement Act" of June, 1995, proved unworkable in practice, Therefore the Cosâ hereby repeals RC 18.6.95, "The Voter Petulance Abatement Act," and restores the pre-amendment language of the Constituziun in that regard.

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ2	The Oops Amendment	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ2	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ2

RZ3 - The Televerket Restoration Act

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

Whereas, the Kingdom of Talossa is about to enter the world of Internet advertising and computerization, and Whereas, there is currently no government body competent to administer Talossa's computer revolution, and Whereas, the very first government office ever created in Talossa was the state telecommunications authority Televerket (as identified in the 26 December 1979 RT phone book), Therefore, the Cosâ hereby recreates Televerket as the official state ministry for telecommunications, as a cabinet level agency, and empowers the Prime Minister to select an appropriate Minister of Telecommunications to oversee Televerket in the Kingdom of Talossa.

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ3	The Televerket Restoration Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ3	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ3

RZ4 - The Committee on the Future Act

Published in Clark #0



Approved but Ephemeral

Whereas, the Kingdom is contemplating advertising itself on the Internet, which may possibly bring a comparatively massive wave of new immigrants to our metaphoric shores, and Whereas, Talossa may as a society and as a government be unprepared to deal with large numbers of new, unsocialized citizens, Therefore, the Cosâ hereby appoints Robert Madison to chair a Committee on the Future, to be assisted by such others as he shall choose (but not Al Gore, Newt Gingrich, or the Tofflers) to debate such questions as this issue may cause to arise. Questions that might be debated are included on p. 2, in the Address to the Whole House.

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)

ADDENDUM: ADDRESS TO THE WHOLE HOUSE
R. Ben Madison (PC-Vuode)
Esteemed Members of the Cosâ: If RC4 passes, it is my intent to circulate a questionnaire to all members of the Committee on the Future to discuss various issues relating to new immigrants. These questions will include: Do we want to relax or strengthen immigration laws? Do we want a quota on new immigrants to keep Talossa from getting swamped? Do we want a 'House of Lords' so those who have been Talossan for years can maintain some control over the national identity? Do we want to give the King 'emergency powers' in case new immigrants team up to 'take over' Talossa and steer it off its historic course? Should we reinstate a multiple choice civics test for immigrants? Etc. I hope you will all vote for RC 4 and actively participate in the survey that will be drafted. Please tell me if you want to be included on the Committee on the Future. I guarantee you: If you apply, you will be approved. (Signed) RBM.


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ4	The Committee on the Future Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





Vote Details for RZ4

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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ4	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ4

RZ5 - The 59% of Talossans Love Polls Act

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

Whereas, it can be safely stated that Talossa's most active citizens participate in Cosâ business by becoming MCs, and Whereas, the opinions on the Great Issues Of Our Time of our most active citizens are of interest to inquiring minds, Therefore, the Cosâ hereby permits the Secretary of State, if he so chooses, to attach to the Clark various public opinion questions for MCs to till out (or to abstain on, if they choose). The results of the polling shall be made public and may be published in the press.

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ5	The 59% of Talossans Love Polls Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





Vote Details for RZ5

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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ5	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ5

RZ6 - The Comprehensive Ban

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

Whereas, Time-Warner has recently taken the proud step of disgorging itself of disgusting "gangsta rap;" and Whereas, this déspicable "music" has no place in a civilized, law-abiding, intelligent society; Therefore, Talossa hereby enacts this ban on the playing, owning, and selling of all "gansta rap" music. For further details about the odious nature of this idiocy, see Jahn's commentary in TNN 234.

Proposed by: John A. Jahn (PC-Maritiimi-Maxhestic)


Uréu q'estadra så: Ián von Metáiriâ - PC-Maritiimi-Maxhestic

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ6	The Comprehensive Ban	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ6	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ6

RZ8 - The Frank Sinatra Day Recognition Act

Published in Clark #0



Approved but Ephemeral

Whereas, in a recent music survey, Frank Sinatra was chosen as Talossa‘s favorite male vocalist (by a wide margin); and Whereas; only one Talossan actually belongs to any fan club for any performer (and that's F.S.); and Whereas, Sinatra recordings are always presented at official Talossan get-togethers (Talossafest/Anniversary); and Whereas, he recorded a lovely duet in '93 with Talossa‘s National Entertainer (Gloria Estefan); and Whereas, Sinatra has worked tirelessly entertaining America/Talossa for 6 decades, and has given generously to charities and even pioneered racial/religious tolerance (1945's "The House I Live In"); and Whereas, this December 12th will be Mr. Sinatra's 80th birthday; Therefore, Talossa hereby gives hin1 what will surely be his greatest award that day - the declaration of Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 1995 as "Frank Sinatra Day" throughout the Kingdom, and Talossans are encouraged to celebrate by playing their favorite Sinatra recording and celebrating appropriately.

Proposed by: John A. Jahn, International Sinatra Society Member since 1992 (PC-M-M)


Uréu q'estadra så: Ián von Metáiriâ - PC-M-M

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ8	The Frank Sinatra Day Recognition Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





Vote Details for RZ8

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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ8	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ8

RZ9 - The Save Eiffler Amendment

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

The Cosâ hereby gives itself the power to temporarily prevent a valued citizen's citizenship from lapsing after three consecutive non-votes in elections, by adding the following language to Article 97: "The Cosâ may, by o two-thirds vote, pass I1 resolution officially ignoring any or all of a citizen's non-votes if the Cosâ feels that there were extenuating circumstances behind the non-votes. Any non-votes officially ignored will not count against that Citizen for purposes of the preceding portion of this Article."

Uréu q'estadra så: Ben Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ9	The Save Eiffler Amendment	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ9	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ9

RZ10 - The Other Galactic Funk Act

Published in Clark #0



Statute

The Cosâ hereby approves the drums-and-moog tune called "Funk," from the ridiculous 70's Meco "Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk" disco album, as the official signature tune of all future Talossan gov't broadcasting. It has been used informally in this capacity since 1982 and we simply want to grant it official recognition. Shake your booty.

Uréu q'estadra så: Ben Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ10	The Other Galactic Funk Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ10	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ10

RZ11 - The E

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

The Cosâ hereby grants permission for Members of the Cosâ to e-mail their Clark votes to Televerket, for delivery to the Secretary of State. Each MC wishing to e-vote must contact the S of S beforehand to register a "password" to prevent interlopers from voting on their behalf via e-mail. All e-votes must be accompanied by this password.

Uréu q'estadra så: Ben Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ11	The E	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ11	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ11

RZ12 - The No Bill Bill

Published in Clark #0



Approved but Ephemeral

The Cosâ hereby revokes its stated support for the presidential candidacy of Bill Clinton and officially takes no position on the 1996 US Presidential race... at least for now.

Uréu q'estadra så: Ben Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ12	The No Bill Bill	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ12	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ12

RZ13 - The Vive Le Québec Libre! Act

Published in Clark #0



Approved but Ephemeral

Whereas, Talossa has always stood firmly behind those peoples of the world yearning to secede and form their own countries; and Whereas, Talossa was itself once part of Québec and so has a natural bond with the French-speaking Québecois; and Whereas, those Québecois recently resoundingly almost said "oui" to formal secession from English-speaking Canada; Therefore, Talossa hereby grants its Invincible Moral Support to the Québec independence effort, and calls upon the Québecois to roll up their sleeves and try again!

Proposed by: John A. Jahn (PC-M-M)


Uréu q'estadra så: Ián von Metáiriâ - PC-M-M

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ13	The Vive Le Québec Libre! Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ13	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ13

RZ14 - The Uniform Ballots Amendment

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

The Cosâ hereby establishes a single, generic election ballot that can be photocopied and used in all RT elections:


Art. 30. Only "registered" political parties may obtain seats in the Cosâ. Parties which win votes but are not "registered" may not assume their seats in the Cosâ until they register themselves. A political party may register itself at any time with the Secretary of State, by obeying the following procedure: First, the Party must have at least one member designated as its "Ieader." Second, the leader of the Party must provide the Secretary of State with a 50-word (or less) statement of the general aims and views of the Party. Third, the Secretary of Slate may request from all parties a fee, to be set by law, to cover the cost of the election. This fee shall be uniform for all parties. A party which holds seats in any Cosâ is automatically "registered" for the following Cosâ if it wins any seats therein; its leader and 50-word statement are assumed to "carry over."

Art. 34. The Secretary of State shall produce a generic election ballot with instructions on its use, a blank space in which to stamp the Election Deadline, a blank space in which the voter may write the name of the political party of his choice, and a blank space for the voter's signature. (Unsigned ballots are invalid.) This ballot shall be a public document, available to all upon written request. All citizens may freely keep, make, and distribute unaltered copies of the ballot as part of a campaign for votes. The back of the ballot shall contain any 11x7 cm adverts which the parties may have submitted for that election, and if a ballot contains such adverts, voters may vote for the party of their choice by crossing out the advert of that party. 'OId' ballots or ones not containing the adverts on the back are still considered valid. Voters who write in the name of the party of their choice are responsible for writing it correctly. The Secretary shall prepare special ballots for referenda if these are required.


Articles 35 and 35a are repealed.

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ14	The Uniform Ballots Amendment	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ14	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ14

RZ16 - The Legalization of Scepticism Amendment

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

Whereas, the Constituziun (Art. 94c) contains a provision requiring any Cosâ member who votes "contra" on the naturalization of a new Citizen to justify his negative vote in writing, and Whereas, this violates the freedom of conscience and engenders further paperwork, THEREFORE the Cosâ hereby strikes the following language from Art. 94: "Any Cosâ member who votes against a prospective must write an Address to the Whole House explaining why lie voted as he did."

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ16	The Legalization of Scepticism Amendment	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





Vote Details for RZ16

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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ16	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ16

RZ17 - The Matthias Muth (Mugrad #1) Act

Published in Clark #0



Citizenship

Taking into consideration the earlier recommendation of the Cort, the Cosa hereby grants Talossan citizenship to Matthias Muth.

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ17	The Matthias Muth (Mugrad #1) Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





Vote Details for RZ17

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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ17	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ17

RZ18 - The Nathan Freeburg (Mugrad #2) Act

Published in Clark #0



Citizenship

Taking into consideration the earlier recommendation of the Cort, the Cosâ hereby grants Talossan citizenship to Nathan Freeburg.

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ18	The Nathan Freeburg (Mugrad #2) Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ18	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ18

RZ19 - The Brendan Duddy (Mugrad #3) Act

Published in Clark #0



Citizenship

Taking into consideration the earlier recommendation of the Cort, the Cosâ hereby grants Talossan citizenship to Brendan Duddy.

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ19	The Brendan Duddy (Mugrad #3) Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ19	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ19

RZ20 - The Leader of the Opposition Act

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

The following is added as Article 55b of the Constituziun:


Art. 55b. Except at times when there are no members of the Cosâ who do not support the Government, there shall be a Leader of the Opposition who shall be appointed by the King. He shall be the member of the Cosâ who, in the deliberate judgment of the King, is best able to command support of a majority of those members who do not support the Government, or, Q there is no such person, the member who commands the support of the single largest group of members opposed to the Government. The Leader of the Opposition shall vacate his office if his appointment is revoked by the King because he is no longer able to command the support required for his appointment.



Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ20	The Leader of the Opposition Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ20	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ20

RZ21 - The Establishment of the Senäts Amendment

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

The Cosâ hereby establishes a second, upper House for the Talossan Parliament, in order to safeguard Talossa by placing a veto in the hands of all Talossans who have persistently maintained their devotion to Talossa through long-term, active participation. The following articles are added to the Constituziun:


Art. 24. There shall be a Senäts (in English: "Senate") composed of Senators, who shall serve at the pleasure of the King without limit of numbers, who have attained the age of 20 years, been citizens of Talossa five years, and who have voted in at least half the elections to the Cosâ in which they were eligible to vote during the five years preceding their Appointment. The King shall summon such qualified persons to be Senators, and may dismiss Senators if they fail to maintain high standards of participation. Citizens seeking admission to the Senäts shall petition the King for a Senatorship, and shall produce such proof of their eligibility as may be required.

Art. 25. The Senäts shall review all laws passed by the Cosâ and, unless they act otherwise, shall be presumed to consent to same.

Art. 26. The Senäts shall elect its own President and shall administer its own business as it sees fit, whether on a statutory or an ad hoc basis. Each Senator shall have one vote.

Art. 27. The Senäts, by a vote of more than half its members, may abrogate any act of the Cosâ within two months of its passage. The Senäts is not a political body. Its power, it is presumed, shall only be exercised in cases of extreme danger to the life, integrity, or national identity of the Kingdom of Talossa, and not frivolously or for partisan advantage.


Additionally, the Cosâ hereby resolves: The Senäts shall come into being on 1 January 1996 when the first Senators receive their Appointments. John Jahn is designated as President of the Senäts.

Noi urent q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode); John A. Jahn, (PC-M-M.)


Uréu q'estadra så:

• Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode
• Ián von Metáiriâ - PC-M-M.

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ21	The Establishment of the Senäts Amendment	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ21	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ21

RZ22 - The Phantom Paperwork Abolition Amendment, Part One

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

Whereas, the Constituziun mandates that the Secretary of State publish a Gazetâ Uficiál at the end of every Cosa but, whereas, this provision has never once been acted upon, Therefore, the Cosâ hereby strikes Art. 64 from the Constituziun, abolishing this phantom requirement.

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ22	The Phantom Paperwork Abolition Amendment, Part One	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ22	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ22

RZ23 - The Phantom Paperwork Abolition Amendment, Part Two

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

Whereas, the Constituziun requires an objective "exam" for all incoming Citizens, and also requires a "sworn deposition" to be presented to the Cort from a Citizen on behalf of any prospective Citizen, but Whereas, these requirements have never been carried out, Therefore, the Cosâ hereby strikes the following language from Art. 94b: "...and exam and the sworn deposition of one or more Talossan citiéens vouching for the character of the prospective."

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ23	The Phantom Paperwork Abolition Amendment, Part Two	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ23	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ23

RZ24 - The Save Eiffler Act

Published in Clark #0



Approved but Ephemeral

Whereas, John C. Eiffler attempted to vote in the February 1995 Election but mistakenly dropped his ballot off at the wrong house (!) thereby rendering it uncounted; THEREFORE the Cosâ hereby forgives his non-vote in that election for purposes of the Three-Strikes-You're-Out law. This means Eiffler has one strike against him, not two.

Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ24	The Save Eiffler Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





Vote Details for RZ24

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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ24	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ24

RZ26 - The Senäts Emblem and Flag Act

Published in Clark #0



Statute


Whereas, the Cosâ did last month recreate the Senäts, and Talossa is once again a bicameral legislature-type country; and Whereas the Cosâ in the recent past adopted the "Portcullis" as its symbol; Therefore, the Cosâ hereby adopts officially the above emblems for the Senäts. [Figure 1: The official symbol of the Senäts. Figure 2: The official flag of the Senäts.] The Portcullis symbol by itself is retained as the official symbol of the combined Talossan legislature.

Proposed by: John A Jahn (PC-M-M)


Uréu q'estadra så: Ián von Metáiriâ - PC-M-M

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ26	The Senäts Emblem and Flag Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ26	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ26

RZ27 - The Cosâ Emblem and Flag Act

Published in Clark #0



Statute


The Cosâ hereby adopts the above symbol and flag as official representations of itself. [Figure 1: The official symbol of the Cosâ. Figure 2: The official flag of the Cosâ]

Proposed by: John A. Jahn (PC-M-M)


Uréu q'estadra så: Ián von Metáiriâ - PC-M-M

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ27	The Cosâ Emblem and Flag Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ27	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ27

RZ28 - The Naming of Cantons Act

Published in Clark #0



Statute

Talossa consists of 15 sub-provincial units called (since 1984) "Cantons," but these Cantons don't have names, only numbers (e.g. 73, 74, 75, etc.). In order to make them more interesting, and to honour several Talossans, the Cosâ hereby names these Cantons according to the list below. Names with asterisks are traditional (and some already official). Names without asterisks are new, and are named for Prime Ministers beginning with Dan Lorentz and going up through Jack Schneider. No slight is intended against post-1989 PMs, it's just we ran out of Cantons.

Uréu q'estadra så: R. Ben Madison (PC-Vuode)

Proposed Canton Names


73. Flúvia-Montevúdio*


74. Abbavilla*


75. Vuode


76. Dún Cestour


77. Lorentzio Mazzini


78. Riverside Garibaldi




108. Florencia


109. Jahnhaven Maritiimi


110. Wesernia


111. Murphysboro


112. Schneideria


113. Prachelion




143. Frédéricville


144. Buffonia




153. Port Maxhestic




Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ28	The Naming of Cantons Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ28	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ28

RZ29 - The Norq Act

Published in Clark #0



Approved but Ephemeral

Whereas, that portion of Milwaukee under Talossan sovereignty has been well served by the mayoral administration of John Norquist, and Whereas, Norquist is being challenged by another candidate who is liberal on all the issues he should be conservative on, and conservative on all the issues he should be liberal on, and who gave me a speeding ticket once, THEREFORE the Cosâ hereby expresses its opinion and endorses John Norquist for re-election to another term as Mayor.

Uréu q'estadra så: R. Ben Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ29	The Norq Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ29

RZ30 - The Ultimate E

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

The Cosâ hereby appends the following as Article 35 of the Constituziun:


Art. 35. Voters may, instead of returning a paper ballot, vote by e-mail. To do so they must register their e-mail address before the election with the Secretary of State. A voter's e-votes must be placed from that address in order to be counted. If the Secretary has reasonable grounds lo suspect fraud, he may delay acceptance of e-votes till they can be verified. An e-vote shall indicate the name of the person voting, the party voted for, and any referendum choices.



Uréu q'estadra så: Ben Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ30	The Ultimate E	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ30	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ30

RZ31 - The Establishment of Florencia Province Act

Published in Clark #0



Statute

Whereas, John Eiffler finds association with Mussolini distasteful, he has opted to form a new province consisting of Canton 108 (Florenciâ Canton), to be titled Florenciâ Province. This removes this Canton from Mussolini Province. Eiffler's citizenship is transferred to Florenciâ Province. This bill takes effect upon Eiffler's formal promulgation of an acceptable Provincial Constitution for Florenciâ Province.

Uréu q'estadra så: R. Ben Madison (PC-Vuode), with assistance from John Eiffler, non-MC.


Uréu q'estadra så:

• Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode
• Ian Valadeir -

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ31	The Establishment of Florencia Province Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ31	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ31

RZ33 - The Poor Brendan Doesn't Know What He's Getting Himself Into Act

Published in Clark #0



Amended

Whereas, the post of Secretary of State has been theoretically filled by Wes Emi for the last six months, and Whereas, Emi has not actually done any of the work but rather has put it on the shoulders of our already overworked King, and Whereas, Brendan Duddy of the Clockwork Orange Party has volunteered to take up this burdensome and irksome task for the greater glory of Talossan democracy, and Whereas, he has publicly vowed to operate the office in a fair, nonpartisan fashion, THEREFORE, the Cosâ hereby receives King Robert's formal appointment of Duddy to the office of Secretary of State of the Kingdom of Talossa until further notice, and formally approves him in said office, effective immediately on the 29th of February, 1996/xvii. This will entail his responsibility for the March/April 1996 General Election and all further Cosâ business.

Uréu q'estadra så: R. Ben Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ33	The Poor Brendan Doesn't Know What He's Getting Himself Into Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ33	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ33

RZ34 - The Off With Their Heads Holiday Act

Published in Clark #0



Statute

Whereas, Talossa has no official holiday for February, the Cosâ hereby enacts the following:

Henceforth, every February 28th shall be designated Off with Their Heads Day in the RT, and shall be an official holiday in the Kingdom. This holiday acts as a warning (rather than a means to celebrate) for all current Talossans to remain active and involved. On February 28th, 1994, Bill Simmons and the Europeans lost their citizenship due to the passage of LCs 28-31 - the first such mass extinction in RT history.

Proposed by: John A. Jahn (PC-M-M)


Uréu q'estadra så: Ián von Metáiriâ - PC-M-M

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ34	The Off With Their Heads Holiday Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ34	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ34

RZ35 - The Mindless Patriotism Holiday Act

Published in Clark #0



Statute

Whereas, Talossa has no official holiday during the month of March, the Cosâ hereby enacts the following:

Henceforth, every March 31st shall be designated Mindless Patriotism Day in the RT, and shall be an official holiday in the Kingdom. This holiday commemorates the passage that day of two important, patriotic laws by the Cosa in 1993. Those were the laws creating "Wargaming" as our "Official National Passtime," and food served at Taco Bell as our "Official National Cuisine." Every March 31st, Talossans are urged to play, read about, or work on designing a wargame, and dine at Taco Bell. (Well, they should be doing those things every week of every month, but especially so on March 31!)

Proposed by: John A. Jahn (PC-M-M)


Uréu q'estadra så: Ián von Metáiriâ - PC-M-M

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ35	The Mindless Patriotism Holiday Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ35	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ35

RZ36 - The Grim Reaper Act

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

Whereas, keeping track of who did or did not vote each election is a burdensome but necessary task (due to the “Three Strikes and You're Out" law); and whereas the sitting Sec'y of State may wish to delegate this duty to someone besides himself; the Cosâ hereby sets up the official governmental position of Grim Reaper. The Grim Reaper is named by the Sec'y of State, and serves entirely at his pleasure. The Sec'y of State automatically serves as the Grim Reaper if no other citizens has been specifically named to that position. The sole function of the Grim Reaper is to keep track of whether Talossans have voted or not in past elections, and report to the Sec'y of State the following:


1. before the election begins, the names of citizens having two strikes for non-voting against them;


2. immediately after the election, the names of citizens who have lost their citizenship due to suffering their third strike.



Proposed by: John A. Jahn (PC-M-M)

Scribe's Note: This Act was repealed by passage of The Royal Household Cleaning Act 35RZ24 .


Uréu q'estadra så: Ián von Metáiriâ - PC-M-M

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ36	The Grim Reaper Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ36	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ36

RZ37 - The Prokofiev Act

Published in Clark #0



Statute

Whereas, the Cosâ in November approved an official signature theme for all Talossan government broadcasting, therefore, the Cosa hereby also approves the following signature theme for all official Talossan news segments broadcast on Talossan State Radio services. As the opening and closing theme for Talossan news broadcasts, the following music will be played:

The first 1 minute, B seconds of the first movement (Allegro brioso) of the First Piano Concerto in D-Flat Major, Opus 10, by Russian composer Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev (1891-1953).

It's an excellent piece, highly appropriate for the start and finish of a news segment; in fact, it was formerly Used for "CBS Reports" in the 1960s/70s. For those uncultured MCs who don‘t have this work in their CD/LP/tape libraries, Talossan Music Librarian/Historian/Archivist Jahn will be glad to play it for you over the phone. Otherwise, trust me, it‘s good!

Proposed by: Ivan Ivanovich Jahnkofiev (PC-M-M)


Uréu q'estadra så: Ián von Metáiriâ - PC-M-M

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ37	The Prokofiev Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ37	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ37

RZ38 - The Cybercits Immigration Control Amendment

Published in Clark #0



Repealed

The following is added to Article 92: "Applicants for citizenship who cannot be interviewed face-to-face by the Uppermost Cort are classified as Cybercits, and their admission to citizenship is covered in Articles 110-118."

And the following new articles are added to the Constituziun:



Art. 110. All applicants for citizenship who cannot be interviewed face-to-face by the Uppermost Cort are classified as "Cybercits" for all legal and constitutional purposes.

Art. 111. Before a Cybercit can apply for RT citizenship, he must purchase one (1) copy of Ár Päts: A Cheap Talossan History. The cost shall be $2.00 plus shipping and handling. In the event his application for citizenship is turned down, this purchase shall not be refunded.

Art. 112. A Cybercit must, with his application for Citizenship, complete or submit all of the following:


1. The standard MC-95a citizenship application form


2. The "What Talossa Means to Me" Essay specified in Art. 94a of this Constituziun


3. An additional autobiographical essay


4. A photograph of himself


5. Proof of identity (any one of the following):
   
   1. photocopy of passport
   
   
   2. photocopy of driver's licence
   
   
   3. photocopy of birth or marriage certificate


6. The completed Civics Test (see below)


7. A current snail-mail address and telephone number


Art. 113. The Secretary of State and the Uppermost Cort shall form a committee to draft a multiple choice and/or short answer exam, known as the Civics Test, consisting of 40 questions based on the Ár Päts text. They shall revise this test periodically. A passing score is 30 or more questions correct. The committee shall score the exam.

Art. 114. After the requirements of Article 112 are successfully completed, the Uppermost Cort shall interview the prospective citizen by mail, telephone, or e-mail, and shall recommend to the Cosâ whether or not to approve the citizen. If the recommendation is in the negative, the application shall be denied.

Art. 115. The Cosâ shall admit the prospective Cybercit on a two-thirds vote (not a simple majority).

Art. 116. Once the Cybercit has been approved, he must (within two months of his approval) purchase all of the following materials:


1. The National Atlas of Talossa or Flags of the Kingdom of Talossa


2. The Catalög Telefiunál


3. The Lexicon of Talossan English


4. Any one other Talossa-related book from the official book list


Art. 117. If the Uppermost Cort shall at any subsequent time find any fraud or dishonesty in the Cybercit's original application for citizenship, including his answers to Cort interview questions; or if the Uppermost Cort shall convict the Cybercit for anti-Talossan activities, it may impose the penalty of expulsion from Talossa. The King may commute such a sentence. In the event of a citizen's termination in this fashion, none of his purchases shall be refunded.
Art. 118. Any application for citizenship which is denied may be resubmitted in toto following the next general election.



Uréu q'estadra så: R. Ben Madison (PC-Vuode)


Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - PC-Vuode

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ38	The Cybercits Immigration Control Amendment	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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Province	#	Name	RZ38

RZ39 - The Mussolini Province Mugradization Act

Published in Clark #0



Appointement

Whereas the Mussolini Province is currently available for administrative responsibility, the Clockwork
Orange Party formally requests that its members-Matthias Muth, Brendan Duddy, and Nathan Freeburg-
have their provincial citizenship transfened to Mussolini Province, and that all power in goveming of said
province be handed over to the COP. Thereby allowing the COP full responsibility in goveming and caring
for Mussolini Province.

Uréu q'estadra så: Matthias Muth (COP-Mussolini)


Uréu q'estadra så: Matthias Muth - COP-Mussolini

20th Cosâ, Clark #0 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ39	The Mussolini Province Mugradization Act	No (double majority needed)	Fail	0	0	0	Fail	0	0	0	Fail





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#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ39	VOC

Number of Cosâ Members : 0

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Province	#	Name	RZ39