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Bills for the 33th Cosa (18 in total)
- Non-Talossans shall become Talossan citizens through the immigration
process outlined herein. No person who is already a Talossan citizen shall
be affected by this legislation.
- In order to become a Talossan citizen, a non-citizen (hereafter, "the
prospective") shall notify the Immigration Minister of his intent to acquire
Talossan citizenship. He must provide proof of identity to the satisfaction
of the Immigration Minister.
- Upon completion of step #2, the prospective shall be granted a Wittenberg
account and must explain publicly, on Wittenberg, his reasons and
motivations for seeking Talossan citizenship.
- Upon completion of step #3, the Immigration Minister, in consultation
with the Government and with the Opposition Leader, shall either grant or
refuse the prospective citizen Talossan citizenship. In the event of
refusal, the prospective may repeat the process.
- If citizenship is granted under step #4, the person shall be considered a
naturalized Talossan for all purposes, legal and moral.
- Members representing one-third of the Cosâ may, by resolution, during a
period of one year following the naturalization of any prospective under
this Act, express its official protest against the naturalization. In this
event, the Ziu must itself ratify the person's citizenship, by law, or else
the citizenship lapses.
- Any person naturalized under the provisions of this Act shall have one
year following the date of his naturalization, to complete the Civics Exam
and any other requirements for citizenship which may hereafter be imposed by
law. Failure to complete these assignments within the one-year period shall
result in the automatic termination of said citizenship.
- No person granted Talossan citizenship prior to 21 September 2004 shall
be affected in any way by this Act.Uréu q'estadra så:
33th Cosâ, Clark #2 results Amendment? Ziu Cosâ Senäts Bill Title Result Për Contrâ Abstain Result Për Contrâ Abstain Result RZ8 The Immigration Reform Take Whatever Act No (double majority needed) Pass 122 38 0 Pass 6 0 0 Pass Cosâ vote result
Number of Cosâ Members : 8# Name Province Party Seats RZ8 VOC 67 Gary L. Cone Vuode MN 30 Për Yes 40 Geoffrey D. Toumayan Atatûrk MN 16 Për Yes 112 Marc Moisan Atatûrk ZPT 8 Contrâ Yes 53 Márcüs Cantaloûr Atatûrk MN 30 Për Yes 61 Mximo Carbonel Florencià RCT 2 - - 57 Pete Hottelet Maricopa MN 16 Për Yes 78 Quedéir Castiglhâ Florencià NVP 30 Contrâ Yes 16 Weston John -Wes- Erni Atatûrk MN 30 Për Yes Senäts vote result
Province # Name RZ8 Atatûrk 53 Márcüs Cantaloûr Për Cézembre 71 Francesco Felici Për Florencià 15 Brook Pànetâ Për Maricopa 57 Pete Hottelet Për Maritiimi-Maxhestic 2 Danihel (Dan) Laurieir Për Benito 16 Weston John -Wes- Erni Për Vuode 99 Amy Durnford - - Grants a formal writ of adoption naming King Robert I and Queen Amy as lawful guardians, under Talossan law, for Louis Adam Guzmán,
- Grants to Louis the formal title Louis Adam, the Prince of Prospect, and
- Acknowledges Prince Louis Adam as the lawful heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Talossa.
affords to every citizen the opportunity to cast a vote for the party of his choice, and
- does not
discriminate against any party or individual in the collection or tallying of votes. In the absence
of a current election law, the Secretary of State shall conduct the election according to the
rules under which the most recent general election were conducted.
- The Secretary of State shall make available, through a website dedicated to this purpose, the text of the election ballot. The ballot shall, for the next federal election, contain a space for a yes or no vote on Organic Law amendments passed during this Cosâ, as well as contain spaces for provincial and senatorial voting. (The legality of votes cast for provincial and senatorial elections on the ballot shall be dependent on voters' approval of said laws in a public referendum, on the same ballot.) The ballot shall be in a .pdf or other graphical format. The ballot shall have space on it for the voter to indicate his name and relevant contact information.
- Any citizen of Talossa may download, make copies of, and distribute said ballot. Any citizen of Talossa may vote on the ballot and send it in, by mail, to the Office of the Secretary of State.
In addition, the Office of the Secretary of State shall make available telephone and e-mail contact information so voters can cast their votes through those media.
- All votes cast are be presumed to be valid. The validity of any vote may be challenged by any Talossan citizen after it is counted, by presenting the challenge as a case to the Uppermost Cort, with all available evidence. Should the Cort choose to hear the case, and subsequently find that a ballot has been cast or counted illegally, the final vote tally shall be adjusted to disregard the invalid vote. Special attention shall be paid to non-citizens who might attempt to forge ballots in order to interfere with or embarrass Talossa's democratic electoral process.
- This Act shall take effect upon public ratification of RZ14.11.04, in a public referendum; failing such ratification, this Act shall be null and void.
- Talossan citizens, upon naturalization and with consultation with the citizen, shall be issued a Talossan name by the Office of National Names. Talossan citizens shall be free to make use of either their Talossan or non-Talossan name.
- Within one month of becoming a citizen, Talossans shall publicly decide which name they would prefer to be known by. This decision shall be respected and this name shall be used in all official correspondence and documents.
- Talossan citizens are entitled to change their name whenever they so choose; however, names will not be changed in official and historical documents. The name used in these documents will be the name selected at the point of naturalization.
- It shall be a most serious offence in Talossa to threaten to do bodily harm to a Talossan citizen, or to threaten a citizen's property, or to make good on such threats. Such activity shall constitute an "un-Talossan activity" for purposes of Article XVIII, Section 16, and the Cort is empowered to punish offenders by a unanimous vote to revoke their citizenship.
- A person threatens to do bodily harm or harm to property, when such person utters or writes words which are intended to convey his wish, hope, desire, or intent to inflict, secure, encourage, seek, advocate, or acquiesce in physical or other harm on any Talossan person or on property, and communicates these words to anyone.
- A person commits the offence of harassment if he insults, taunts, or challenges another person or group in a manner likely to provoke a violent response. Accused must engage in purposeful conduct, which conduct is designed to harass the victim and which conduct is either alarming or repeatedly committed, and purposely produces alarm or serious annoyance on the part of the victim. A single act or threat, rather than multiple acts or threats, is sufficient to support a conviction for harassment. Furthermore, it is not required that the harm feared by the victim be immediate.
- Public officials are entitled, under generally accepted principles of law, to additional protection against harassment and threats.
- It is an offence to knowingly and willfully threaten to inflict bodily harm or harm to property upon any public official. In order to be convicted, the accused must intelligently make a statement, whether written or oral, in a context and under such circumstances that a reasonable person would foresee that the statement would be interpreted by persons hearing or reading it as a serious expression of a wish, hope, desire, or intent to inflict, secure, encourage, seek, advocate, or acquiesce in bodily harm or harm to property aimed at a public official.
The prosecution is not
required to prove that the accused actually intended to carry out the threat, and the fact that the accused may have been incapable of carrying out the threat shall be no bar to conviction.
- It is sufficient that intent to threaten existed. The subsequent abandonment of the bad intent with which the threat was made, is immaterial. The accused may present evidence that his statements were made in jest, as idle talk, or as political argument or hyperbole. The Cort may consider such evidence, but if the Cort finds that the threat was made, notwithstanding this evidence, in an effort to affect the victim in any way, the Cort must treat the threat as real. If the accused has himself stated that the threat was real and not made in jest, etc., then evidence to the contrary shall have no weight and such a statement shall be treated prima facie as an admission of guilt. The prior criminal conduct of the accused, or lack thereof, shall be taken into account.
- It is a specific offence to call for the life of a public official.
Talossa has a valid, even
overwhelming interest in protecting the safety of its public officials, and in allowing them to perform their duties without interference from threats of physical violence.
This statute is
intended in part to prevent the detrimental effects upon public activity that may simply result from threats. Any threat designed to affect the victim in any way tends to excite a breach of the peace and is punishable criminally.
- Because of the inherent nature of Talossa as a community of persons having fun, any statement or act approaching or approximating threats of violence shall be treated as absolutely unacceptable and criminal, as it is completely alien to everything Talossa ought to be. Through its actions, the Uppermost Cort has the fundamental power to determine the kind of Talossa we live in.
- For purposes of law, to carry out any threat enumerated in this Act is an offence.
- The present Act shall not limit, in any way, the powers of the Uppermost Cort to apply additional generally accepted principles of law to discourage and punish threats of violence.
Approved by a referendum
WHEREAS, the checks and balances surrounding Senate elections in the
Organic Law were vitiated through partisan "reforms" aimed at
centralizing power in the hands of the Secretary of State and the PC
Party, and
WHEREAS, the resulting system is open to flagrant abuse such
as "secret" elections and the partisan manipulation of election
schedules, and
WHEREAS, a national consensus exists to restore a system of checks and
balances, and to ensure fully democratic, representative elections to
the Upper House,
THEREFORE, the Ziu hereby approves this Act and orders its transmittal
to the voters for their verdict in the next general election.
Be it hereby enacted:
Article IV of the Organic Law is hereby repealed. In its place the
following text is inserted:
Art.IV:Sec.1. The Senäts, or in English the Senate, is the national
legislative council and the upper house of the Ziu, and shall be
composed of one Senator elected from each province.
Art.IV:Sec.2. Elections for the filling of places in the Senäts shall
be conducted by the Secretary of State in accordance with election law.
These elections shall be conducted simultaneously with general
elections to the Cosâ.
Art.IV:Sec.3. Each time the Cosâ shall be dissolved, there shall be an
election for the Senäts in two provinces. For purposes of elections to
the Senäts, the provinces shall be listed in the following fixed order:
Mussolini, Vuode, Atatürk, Cézembre, Florencia, Maricopa, Maritiimi-
Maxhestic. Following the passage of this Act, the next elections for
the Senäts shall be held in the two provinces for whom the greatest
amount of time has elapsed since the last regular election for the
Senäts.
Art.IV:Sec.4. Any qualified Talossan citizen is free to contest an
election for the Senäts in any province. Qualifications for holding a
Senatorship include service for six continuous months as Secretary of
State or Prime Minister, or Talossan citizenship for two years, or
receiving an order of knighthood or other meritorious decoration from
the King. Election ballots shall guarantee the right of all citizens in
all provinces to vote for an individual Senator for their province.
Art.IV:Sec.5. Political parties may "endorse" individual candidates for
the Senate, one candidate per party per province. In the event that a
voter does not specify an individual candidate for Senate on his
ballot, his vote for a political party shall apply to the candidate
endorsed by that party. A voter may always vote for a different Senate
candidate than the one endorsed by the party of his choice, by
indicating said candidate on the ballot.
Art.IV:Sec.6. The candidate receiving a plurality of the vote shall be
declared the winner. In case of a tie between two or more candidates,
the executive officer of the province shall select one of those
candidates to be the Senator.
Art.IV:Sec.7. Voting is not secret. As soon as one's vote is cast, it
becomes public knowledge.
Art.IV:Sec.8. If a voter returns more than one vote, the first one cast
is counted and the others are ignored.
Art.IV:Sec.9. When the Election Deadline has passed, a final tally of
votes is publicly announced. Any votes arriving after the Deadline,
even if they were posted before the Deadline, are null and void.
Art.IV:Sec.10. If a seat becomes vacant during the term of a Senator,
the King shall appoint a Senator to fill the remainder of the term. The
King must appoint the individual designated to him by the political
party with which the outgoing Senator was commonly associated. If this
is impossible, the King shall appoint the individual designated to him
by the executive officer of the province. If this is impossible, the
King shall choose the Senator.
Art.IV:Sec.11. Senators may be removed from office by the Uppermost
Cort, for criminal activity or for mis-, mal-, or non-feasance.
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert I, King of Talossa
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King of Talossa
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #1 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ1 | The Senate Elections Reform (Amendment) Act | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 114 | 0 | 0 | Pass | 6 | 0 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ1 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | - | - |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | - | - |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | - |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Për |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
Approved by a referendum
WHEREAS, provincial governments in Talossa have become a cesspool of
partisan corruption exacerbated by low-turnout elections, undemocratic constitutions, lifetime terms of
office, and (in times past) partisan manipulation by the Secretary of State, and
WHEREAS, a national consensus now exists that the reform of provincial
governments on a nationwide basis is good for the healthy functioning of democracy,
THEREFORE, the Ziu hereby approves this Act and orders its transmittal
to the voters for their verdict in the next general election.
Article XVII, Section 9 of the Organic Law is hereby repealed. In its
place, the following text is inserted:
Art.XVII:Sec.9. Each Province shall have its own single-chamber
parliament, to be named at the discretion of each Province. The
dissolution of the federal Cosâ, for whatever reason, shall cause the
dissolution of all provincial parliaments, and shall entail an election
in each province for its own parliament, concurrent with the Cosâ
election.
Art.XVII:Sec.9a. Each provincial parliament shall consist of several
seats. The number of seats for each provincial parliament shall be identical to the number of seats elected to
the federal Cosâ from that province, and the distribution of seats by party in each provincial
parliament shall be identical to the distribution of seats by party in
that province's elected delegation to the federal Cosâ.
Art.XVII:Sec.9b. As an exception to the preceding rule, any political
party is free to specifically contest an election for the provincial parliament of any province. Election
ballots shall guarantee the right of all citizens in all provinces to vote for an individual party for
their provincial parliament.
Art.XVII:Sec.9c. In the event that a voter does not specify an individual party for his provincial parliament
on his ballot, his vote for a political party in the federal Cosâ shall apply to the provincial
parliament. A voter may always vote for a different Cosâ party from his
provincial parliament party, by indicating said provincial parliament
party on the ballot.
Art.XVII:Sec.9d. Each provincial parliament, once elected, shall choose
by majority vote of its seats the rules under which the parliament
shall operate. These rules are subject to review by the Uppermost Cort
to guarantee that they do not violate the rights of voters in the
province concerned. Each provincial parliament, once elected, shall
choose by majority vote of its seats an executive officer or Premier
(to be given such titles as the provincial parliament shall determine)
analogous to the federal Prime Minister.
Art.XVII:Sec.9e. The King shall appoint, on the advice of the Prime
Minister, a Cunstavál (or Constable) for each province, who shall serve
during times of good behaviour. The Cunstavál shall exercise, within
the province, all executive authority granted to the Crown by the
Organic Law nationally, except he shall have no say in the dissolution
of provincial parliaments.
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert I, King of Talossa
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King of Talossa
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #1 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ2 | The Provincial Elections Reform (Amendment) Act | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 90 | 24 | 0 | Pass | 5 | 1 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ2 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | - | - |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | - | - |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | - |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Për |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Contrâ |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
IN LIGHT OF THE FACT that a vacancy exists upon the Uppermost Cort which impedes the day-to-day business of the Cort, we, Robert I, King of Talossa, etc. etc. etc., hereby nominate Daniel R. Lorentz of Maritiimi-Maxhestic Province to fill the vacancy, and ask the Ziu for their speedy approval of this choice. Dan has years of experience serving on the Uppermost Cort and has the enthusiastic blessing of Justices Jahn and Oplinger.
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - (King of Talossa)
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #1 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ3 | THE DAN LORENTZ NOMINATION ACT | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 114 | 0 | 0 | Pass | 6 | 0 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ3 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | - | - |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | - | - |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | - |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Për |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
WHEREAS numerous citizens of renown have renounced their citizenship in anger and frustration; and WHEREAS that atmosphere, which led those good people to leave, was the result individual conflicts; and WHEREAS it would be best accept them back into our community with open arms. THEREFORE, the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa establishes and submits for national referendum that Art. XVIII:Sec. 9 of the 1997 Organic Law shall be amended as follow: “Talossans may voluntarily renounce their own citizenship. This may be done by publicly issuing a written Declaration of Renunciation. It shall take effect twenty-four hours following the said declaration. However, should they wish to reconsider, the King may provide amnesty and/or clemency up to thirty days following their declaration.”
Uréu q'estadra så: Marc Moisan - (ZPT-Ataturk)
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #1 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ4 | The Prodigal Sons Act | Yes (2/3 Cosa needed, Majority Senäts) | Fail | 38 | 76 | 0 | Fail | 3 | 3 | 0 | Fail |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ4 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | - | - |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | - | - |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Contrâ | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Contrâ |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | - |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Për |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Contrâ |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Contrâ |
Statute
Whereas, citizens of Talossa should be able to vote with ease, including voting by mail; and
Whereas, there is not a standard ballot or voting system designed for voting by mail; and
Whereas, paper ballots if developed would provide this greater ease and give Talossans everywhere a more tangible connection with the nation.
Therefore the Ziu hereby declares that paper ballots shall be developed by the Secretary of State for use in each election; commencing with the next general election. These ballots shall be made available for download online, so that individual citizens and/or political parties may print, distribute and use these ballots to vote. Each ballot will contain a space for the voter's name and signature, and whatever other requirements are mandated by law. Clear voting instructions in both Talossan and English will be included with each ballot. In order to be counted in the election, the ballots must be received by the Secretary of State on or before election day.
The Ziu further declares that the Prime Minister, in cases of a national emergency or crisis, may override this legislation through the use of a Prime Dictate.
Uréu q'estadra så: Mark Hamilton (MN - Atatürk)
Uréu q'estadra så: Márcüs Cantaloûr - MN - Atatürk
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #2 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ5 | Paper Ballots | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 100 | 30 | 30 | Pass | 5 | 1 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ5 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | Abstain | Yes |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Contrâ |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | Për |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Për |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | - |
Statute
Whereas, Talossa's cultural life suffered a tremendous blow with the sad removal of Gloria Estefan as National Entertainer; and
Whereas, Gloria Estefan has a unique and unexplainable connection with Talossa and its destiny; and
Whereas, this issue simply will not go away so it would be better to have her as National Entertainer to end debate and unite the nation;
Therefore the Ziu hereby restores unto Gloria Estefan the title of National Entertainer of Talossa. We heartily recommend that all Talossans listen to her music, shake their bodies and do the conga in celebration of her restoration.
Uréu q'estadra så: Mark Hamilton (MN - Atatürk)
Uréu q'estadra så: Márcüs Cantaloûr - MN - Atatürk
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #2 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ6 | The We Need Gloria Back Act | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 92 | 38 | 30 | Pass | 4 | 2 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ6 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | Abstain | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Contrâ |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | Për |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Contrâ |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | - |
Approved by a referendum
WHEREAS, Talossa is at its best when it expresses its own creativity rather than deriving its identity from others, and
WHEREAS, for a decade there has been a widespread agreement that an authentic, indigenous, home-grown Talossan national anthem would be a blessing to our Talossan national community, and
WHEREAS, Chirluschâ àl Glheþ, written and composed by R. Ben Madison in the early 1990s, is a rousing patriotic paean to the Talossan language and its profound meaning within the Talossan nation, and its translation into English, Stand Tall, Talossans, has proven to be popular in both online and offline spheres of Talossanity, and its wording has been developed since 1993 with the input of several Talossan citizens to best express the nation's highest aspirations for itself:
THEREFORE, the Ziu hereby calls for a referendum at the earliest possible opportunity to amend Article II, Section 9 of the Organic Law to read as follows:
Art. II:Sec. 9: The National Anthem of Talossa is "Chirluschâ àl
Glheþ". Its English translation, "Stand Tall, Talossans", shall have
equal legal status. Words and music shall be determined by law. The
patriotic songs "Tusk" by Fleetwood Mac and "Ein
Feierlichgesang"/"Dallas Pätsilor" by John A. Jahn shall have
constitutional status as patriotic songs. The Government shall take
steps to promote, celebrate, and preserve Talossa's indigenous musical
heritage.
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert I, King of Talossa
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King of Talossa
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #2 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ7 | The National Anthem Amendment | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 160 | 0 | 0 | Pass | 6 | 0 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ7 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | Për |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Për |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | - |
Repealed
WHEREAS, a nationwide consensus exists that Talossan immigration laws
themselves are in some part responsible for the drop-off in immigration
since the year 2000, and
WHEREAS, discussions on Wittenberg and at TalossaFest 2004 have revealed a
broad consensus in favour of immigration reform, though not necessarily on
all specifics, and
WHEREAS, someone has to get the ball rolling, and it might as well be me,
THEREFORE, the Ziu hereby enacts the following legislation into law as the
official Talossan rules for immigration procedure, understanding that all
older legislation which is directly in conflict with the principles outlined
herein is thereby rendered null and void, to the extent of the conflict.
Approved by a referendum
Article XVIII, Section 11 of the Organic Law is hereby rewritten to read as follows:
A citizen who has voluntarily renounced his citizenship, or who is judged by the Uppermost
Cort to have renounced his citizenship, may petition for a restoration of his citizenship. The
petition should contain a Why Talossa Hasnt Meant That Much To Me Lately essay,
explaining the reasons for his original renunciation. The King may grant clemency to such
persons and restore their citizenship, if the petition for restoration comes within one year of the
date of renunciation. Otherwise, and at any time, the unanimous verdict of the Uppermost Cort
shall suffice for the renunciator to have his citizenship restored. The Cort may also impose such
legal penalties, as it shall determine, as penance for those people who renounce their citizenship
and then return.
The Ziu hereby adopts this wording and transmits it to the people of Talossa for their verdict in a
referendum.
Uréu q'estadra så: King Robert I
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #3 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ9 | The Renunciation and Amnesty (Amendement) Act | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 94 | 0 | 0 | Pass | 5 | 1 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ9 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Albrec'ht Cheléir | Maricopa | Ind | 10 | - | - |
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | - | - |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | - | - |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | - | - |
| 106 | The Late Xhorxh Asmour | Fiova | Ind | 10 | Për | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | - |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Contrâ |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
Statute
WHEREAS, King Robert I has no natural descendants, and
WHEREAS, through his marriage to Her Majesty Queen Amy, King Robert has acquired stepchildren who are lawful descendants of the House and Dynasty of Rouergue, and
WHEREAS, the King and Queen have participated in the raising and training of Louis, the Queen's bright young grandson, with the intention of providing for him a good education and a wide variety of helpful and positive experiences for life, and
WHEREAS, Louis is commonly referred to in Talossan parlance as "the heir to the throne,"
THEREFORE, the Ziu hereby:
Uréu q'estadra så: King Robert I
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #3 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ10 | The Succession to the Throne Act | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 94 | 0 | 0 | Pass | 5 | 1 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ10 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Albrec'ht Cheléir | Maricopa | Ind | 10 | - | - |
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | - | - |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | - | - |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | - | - |
| 106 | The Late Xhorxh Asmour | Fiova | Ind | 10 | Për | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | - |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Contrâ |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
WHEREAS, the proposed House Law of the House and Dynasty of Rouergue (LC10.10.2004) contains provisions within it for an elected Regency which are at variance with Article III, Section 8 of the Organic Law, THEREFORE, the Ziu hereby amends Article III, Section 8 of the Organic Law to read as follows, and transmits this text to the people of Talossa for their verdict in a referendum: “It shall be lawful, in the absence of the King, for the powers of state to be held by a Regent. Provisions for the appointment and election of a Regent shall be made in keeping with the House Law of the House and Dynasty of Rouergue.”
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King of Talossa
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #3 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ11 | THE REGENCY MODIFICATION AMENDMENT | Yes (2/3 Cosa needed, Majority Senäts) | Fail | 46 | 48 | 0 | Fail | 3 | 3 | 0 | Fail |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ11 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Albrec'ht Cheléir | Maricopa | Ind | 10 | - | - |
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | - | - |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | - | - |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | - | - |
| 106 | The Late Xhorxh Asmour | Fiova | Ind | 10 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Contrâ |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Contrâ |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | - |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Contrâ |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
WHEREAS,on 11 February 1989 the Royal House approved for itself a House Law on succession to the Throne, and
WHEREAS, the Cosâ confirmed this House Law as the law of the land of the Kingdom of Talossa by a vote of 178-0 in March of 1989, and
WHEREAS, all archival copies of the House Law have disappeared, leaving the Talossan institution of monarchy with no clear line of succession,
Therefore, the Ziu hereby adopts, and transmits to the people for their verdict in a referendum, this House Law of the House and Dynasty of Rouergue, as a part of the Organic Law.
Section 1 [Royal Line]
The Royal Family of Talossa is that of the House and Dynasty of Rouergue. The reigning King is Robert I (1965-). His Throne shall be inherited by the descendants of Raymond I, Count of Toulouse (852-862).
Section 2 [Son or Daughter]
1) On the demise of a King the Throne shall pass to his son or daughter so that a son shall take precedence of a daughter, and where there are several children of the same sex the eldest child shall take precedence of a younger child.
(2) Where one of the King’s children has died the issue of the deceased shall take his place in accordance with the lineal descent and the rules laid down in Subsection (1).
Section 3 [Brother or Sister]
(1) On the demise of a King who has left no issue entitled to succeed to the Throne, the Throne shall pass to his brother or sister with preference for the brother.
(2) Where the King has one or more brothers or one or more sisters, or where any of his brothers or sisters have died, the rules of Section 2 shall apply correspondingly.
Section 4 [Adoption and Designation]
A child, descended from Raymond I, and adopted by a member of the Royal Family and designated as his heir, shall take his place in the line of succession as if lawfully born. If there is dispute as to the legitimacy of his lineage, the decision of the law shall suffice.
Section 5 [Nearest Collateral Line]
Where there is no person entitled to succeed to the Throne under the rules of Sections 2 and 3, the Throne shall pass to the then nearest collateral line of the descendants of Raymond I, Count of Toulouse, in accordance with the lineal descent, and with preference correspondingly for men over women, and for the elder over the younger as laid down in Sections 2 and 3. Where a variety of claimants present themselves, the Talossan people shall make a choice among all the legitimate claimants in a referendum. The choice shall be made by an absolute majority of the votes cast. If such a majority is not obtained on the first ballot, a second ballot shall take place on the fourteenth day thereafter. Only the two candidates who received the greatest number of votes in the first ballot, account being taken of any withdrawal of candidates with more votes, may stand in the second ballot.
Section 6 [Exclusion of Illegitimate Successors]
(1) The King shall not enter into marriage without the consent of the Ziu. (2) Where a person entitled to succeed to the Throne enters into marriage without the consent of the King, the person in question shall forfeit his right of succession to the Throne for himself and the children born of the marriage and for their issue. (3) The former King Robert II, and his issue, shall be ineligible to succeed to the Throne.
Section 7 [Abdication of a King] T
he abdication of a King shall be treated as a demise for all provisions of this Act, and shall in no wise prejudice or disqualify his heirs.
Section 8 [Adoption of House Law]
his Act shall come into operation upon its approval by a majority in a referendum held for that purpose.
Section 9 [Regency]
(1) It shall be lawful for the King at any time when he may be about to absent himself from the Kingdom, to appoint a Regent, who shall administer the Government in his name and exercise all his powers, during his absence; and likewise the King may, by His last will and testament, appoint a Regent to administer the Government during the minority of any Heir to the Throne; and should a Sovereign decease, being heirless, or leaving a minor heir, and having made no last will and testament, the Uppermost Cort at the time of such decease shall be a Council of Regency, until the Ziu, which shall be called immediately, be assembled, and the Ziu immediately that it is assembled shall proceed to choose by law a Regent, who shall administer the Government in the name of the King, and exercise all the powers which are constitutionally vested in the King, until the legitimate heir shall have attained the age of eighteen years, which age is declared to be the majority of such Sovereign.
(2) Should the duration of the service of the Regent exceed two years, or should the Regent at any time decease or abdicate, then a Regent shall be elected by the Talossan people, by an absolute majority of the votes cast. If such a majority is not obtained on the first ballot, a second ballot shall take place on the fourteenth day thereafter. Only the two candidates who received the greatest number of votes in the first ballot, account being taken of any withdrawal of candidates with more votes, may stand in the second ballot. Balloting shall be begun by a writ of election issued by the Prime Minister, within sixty days of the circumstances which force its issue, or at the time of the next General Election, whichever is sooner.
Section 10 [Removal from office of the King and declaration of the King’s incapacity]
(1) If, as a result of serious physical or mental illness, the King becomes permanently incapable of exercising the powers and duties assigned to him by the Organic Law to promote the reputation, esteem or welfare of the Royal House or of the Kingdom of Talossa, or if the circumstances set out in Section 10 arise in a permanent manner, the Uppermost Cort shall, after careful clarification of the facts, and by a unanimous vote, call on the King to abdicate.
(2) If the King is unable or unwilling to accede to this request within an appropriate period of time or if the attempt to make contact with the King appears from the outset to have no prospect of success, the Cort shall institute the procedure to relieve him of office or the procedure to have him declared incapable.
(3) Insofar as the King is unable to represent himself, he shall be assisted by a temporary representative for the purpose of the proceedings, appointed by the Cort from suitable members of the family with the right to vote, other than the next person in line to succeed to the throne and his issue;
(4) the physical or mental illness resulting in the King’s permanent incapacity for office shall be onfirmed by reports drawn up by two experts independently of each other;
(5) the procedure for a declaration of incapacity may be combined with the procedure for removal from office.
(6) Where the Reigning Prince's disability, referred to above, is only temporary but nonetheless so grave that the major interests of the Royal House or the Kingdom of Talossa would seem to require action to be taken, the Cort shall call upon the King to remedy the situation by appointing a Regent. If the King is unwilling to take such a step within a reasonable period, the rights and duties with regard to remedial measures pass to the Cort.
Section 11 [Motion of no confidence in the King]
(1) Where the Talossan people have passed and notified a motion of no confidence in the King, by referendum, under the provisions of the Organic Law, it shall be acted upon expeditiously:
(2) If the conduct of the King has an adverse effect on the reputation, esteem or welfare of the House and Dynasty of Rouergue or of the Kingdom of Talossa, and the Talossan people have passed and notified a motion of no confidence in the King, the Uppermost Cort shall be authorized and under a duty to take disciplinary measures against the King.
(3) The only disciplinary sanction available against the King is either censure or removal from the throne, both by a unanimous vote. In this connexion the sanction of removal from the throne shall be imposed only where a censure of the King in disciplinary proceedings has been without effect because the King has persisted in the misconduct for which he was censured, or where the type, extent, duration or consequences of the misconduct was so grave that to impose the disciplinary sanction of a censure had to be seen as manifestly inadequate from the outset;
(4) If the conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings is the removal of the King from the throne, then this shall also be published in the Clark.
(5) Where the King is lawfully deposed in accordance with the preceding, or removed from office or declared incapable in accordance with the preceding, his rights and duties shall be exercised by a Regent until his successor accedes to the throne (Section 9).
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King of Talossa
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #3 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ12 | THE HOUSE LAW OF THE HOUSE AND DYNASTY OF ROUERGUE ACT | Yes (2/3 Cosa needed, Majority Senäts) | Fail | 64 | 30 | 0 | Pass | 3 | 3 | 0 | Fail |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ12 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Albrec'ht Cheléir | Maricopa | Ind | 10 | - | - |
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | MN | 30 | - | - |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 61 | Mximo Carbonel | Florencià | RCT | 2 | - | - |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | - | - |
| 78 | Quedéir Castiglhâ | Florencià | NVP | 30 | - | - |
| 106 | The Late Xhorxh Asmour | Fiova | Ind | 10 | Për | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Contrâ |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Contrâ |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | - |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Contrâ |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
Whereas, churches have provided protection and sanctuary to refugees and the falsely accused for centuries; and
Whereas, this right of sanctuary is now under attack in some Western nations, thus setting a dangerous example for the rest of the world;
Therefore, the Ziu hereby recognizes the historic right of churches and other religious organizations to offer sanctuary to individuals in dire need.
Uréu q'estadra så: Márcüs Cantaloûr - (Senator Ataturk)
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #4 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ13 | The Church Sanctuary Protection Act | No (double majority needed) | Fail | 76 | 48 | 0 | Pass | 2 | 2 | 2 | Fail |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ13 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Albrec'ht Cheléir | Maricopa | IND | 10 | - | - |
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | IND | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | Yes |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | - | - |
| 106 | The Late Xhorxh Asmour | Fiova | IND | 10 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Contrâ | Yes |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Abstain |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | - |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Abstain |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Contrâ |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Contrâ |
Approved by a referendum
WHEREAS, in the judgement of the Uppermost Cort, the Organic Law (Article VI, Section 4)
gives the Secretary of State of Talossa virtually unlimited legal authority to conduct general
elections as he sees fit, and
WHEREAS, during the era of the one-party state, this provision was used in order to sack official
personnel, conduct elections in secret in order to deny Talossans their right to vote, impose
intentional legal difficulties upon voters in order to suppress turnout, engender legally invalid
discrimination between good and bad voters, and empower the Secretary of State to directly
harass and intimidate voters through a variety of media; and
WHEREAS, our emerging democracy demands greater accountability on the part of public
officials,
THEREFORE, the Ziu hereby resolves, and places this resolution up for a public vote at the
earliest possible opportunity, to amend Article VI, Section 4, to read as follows:
Art. VI:Sec. 4. During the election period as defined in Sec. 3, the Secretary of State shall in
every particular conduct the election according to the election laws in such a manner as
Uréu q'estadra så: King Robert I
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #5 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ14 | The Secretary of State is No Longer above the Law Act | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 110 | 0 | 0 | Pass | 6 | 1 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ14 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Albrec'ht Cheléir | Maricopa | IND | 10 | - | - |
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | IND | 30 | - | - |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | No |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | No |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 106 | The Late Xhorxh Asmour | Fiova | IND | 10 | Për | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | No |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ14 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | Për |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Contrâ |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
Statute
The Ziu hereby establishes guidelines for the conduct of General Elections, and instructs the office of the Secretary of State to implement them at once.
Uréu q'estadra så: King Robert I
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #5 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ15 | The Election Law Act | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 110 | 0 | 0 | Pass | 6 | 1 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ15 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Albrec'ht Cheléir | Maricopa | IND | 10 | - | - |
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | IND | 30 | - | - |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | No |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | No |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 106 | The Late Xhorxh Asmour | Fiova | IND | 10 | Për | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | No |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | Për |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Contrâ |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
Statute
Whereas, Talossan citizens in the past have changed from the use of their non-Talossan to their Talossan name; and
Whereas, this change in names can create confusion for other citizens and difficulties with official and historical documents;
Therefore be it resolved that the Ziu hereby declares that the Office of National Names shall be revived with an appropriate structure as determined from time to time by the Ziu. Members of the Office of National Names shall be sufficiently versed in the Talossan language so as to be able to develop names for all citizens.
Be it further resolved that:
Be it finally resolved that in special circumstances, a Talossan citizen may make an appeal to the Office of National Names to have their name changed in official and historical documents. If the ONN rejects the request of the citizen, the citizen may plead their cause before the Uppermost Cort. The Cort's ruling on the matter shall be final.
Uréu q'estadra så: Senator R. Márcüs Cantaloûr (MN, Atatürk)
Uréu q'estadra så: Márcüs Cantaloûr - MN, Atatürk
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #5 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ16 | The Use of Talossan Names Act | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 94 | 16 | 0 | Pass | 5 | 2 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ16 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Albrec'ht Cheléir | Maricopa | IND | 10 | - | - |
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | IND | 30 | - | - |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | No |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Për | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | No |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 106 | The Late Xhorxh Asmour | Fiova | IND | 10 | Për | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | No |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Contrâ |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | Contrâ |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Për |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
Approved but Ephemeral
A vacancy currently exists in the Uppermost Cort founded in 1987. In my capacity as lawful head
of state, I hereby recommend to the Ziu that Marc Moisan of Ataturk Province be speedily
approved as a Justice of the Uppermost Cort to fill this vacancy and to join Senior Justice Ken
Velmeir and Justice Dan Lorentz on Talossas highest court. Mr Moisan has an extraordinary
legal mind and a tremendous attention to detail which is vital to the Corts ability to fairly judge
cases within the context of existing law. His reticence in taking the nomination offered to him is
evidence, were any more needed past his excellent conduct as a citizen, a patriot, and as Acting
Secretary of State, of the integrity he brings to the bench. As a Canadian-Talossan, Mr Moisan, if
confirmed, will be the first Justice of the Uppermost Cort to have been born outside the
Talossan-US cultural continuum and shall provide a vital global perspective for the Cort.
Ureu qestadra sa: King Robert I
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #5 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ17 | The Marc Moisan Nomination Act | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 102 | 0 | 8 | Pass | 6 | 1 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ17 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Albrec'ht Cheléir | Maricopa | IND | 10 | - | - |
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | IND | 30 | - | - |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Për | No |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Abstain | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | No |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 106 | The Late Xhorxh Asmour | Fiova | IND | 10 | Për | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | No |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | Për |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Contrâ |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |
Repealed
Whereas, Talossa is first and foremost "a community of persons having fun,"
and,
Whereas, for nine months in 2003 and 2004, Talossa was anything but fun, due to escalating threats from persons now no longer a part of Talossa, and
Whereas, these threats included threats of physical violence, which threats had never before been heard or seen in a Talossan context, and which appeared at a time when no statutory instruments existed to deal with such threats, and
Whereas, the Uppermost Cort at that time refused to deal with these issues in the absence of statutory authority (although the Organic Law empowers the Cort to act in the absence of statutory authority - Article XVIII, 8th Covenant); and
Whereas, the standpoint of Talossan law must preserve, above all other values, "peace, order, and good government," and peace, order, and good government are impossible in a setting ruled by violence and threats of violence,
THEREFORE, the Ziu hereby incorporates generally accepted principles of statutory law abroad (Article XVIII, 8th Covenant) through the present Act, and confirms that they are binding upon all Talossans in the present form:
Uréu q'estadra så: King Robert I
Uréu q'estadra så: Robert Ben Madison - King
| 33th Cosâ, Clark #5 results | Amendment? | Ziu | Cosâ | Senäts | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill | Title | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | Për | Contrâ | Abstain | Result | |
| RZ18 | The Offences Against Public Order Act | No (double majority needed) | Pass | 86 | 24 | 0 | Pass | 6 | 1 | 0 | Pass |
Cosâ vote result
| # | Name | Province | Party | Seats | RZ18 | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | Albrec'ht Cheléir | Maricopa | IND | 10 | - | - |
| 67 | Gary L. Cone | Vuode | IND | 30 | - | - |
| 40 | Geoffrey D. Toumayan | Atatûrk | MN | 16 | Contrâ | No |
| 112 | Marc Moisan | Atatûrk | ZPT | 8 | Contrâ | Yes |
| 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | No |
| 57 | Pete Hottelet | Maricopa | MN | 16 | Për | Yes |
| 106 | The Late Xhorxh Asmour | Fiova | IND | 10 | Për | Yes |
| 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Atatûrk | MN | 30 | Për | No |
Senäts vote result
| Province | # | Name | RZ18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atatûrk | 53 | Márcüs Cantaloûr | Për |
| Cézembre | 71 | Francesco Felici | Për |
| Florencià | 15 | Brook Pànetâ | Për |
| Maricopa | 57 | Pete Hottelet | Për |
| Maritiimi-Maxhestic | 2 | Danihel (Dan) Laurieir | Contrâ |
| Benito | 16 | Weston John -Wes- Erni | Për |
| Vuode | 99 | Amy Durnford | Për |