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Bills for the 59th Cosa (22 in total)

RZ1 - The Cort pü Inalt Right-Sizing Act

Published in Clark #1



Statute

WHEREAS there is now a vacancy on the Uppermost Cort;

AND WHEREAS throughout most of Talossan history, the Uppermost Cort was set at 3 members;

AND WHEREAS that tradition was broken at the time the old Magistrate's Cort was folded into the CpI;

AND WHEREAS we now have a chance to restore this tradition;

AND WHEREAS the effect of this bill will be to confirm the CpI at its current size of one Senior Judge and two Puisne Judges, as foreseen in OrgLaw VIII.3;

AND WHEREAS under the provisions of OrgLaw VIII.3, this resizing will have to be approved by a 2/3 majority of the Cosa, and then approved by the same margin again in the next Cosa;

BE IT ENACTED by the King, Cosa and Senäts of Talossa in Ziu assembled that El Lexhatx G.1.1, which currently reads:

The Ziu enlarges the number of Puisne Judges to a total of three in accord with Section 3 of Article VIII of the Organic Law.

is deleted.




Uréu q'estadra så: Miestrâ Schivâ - (MC-FreeDems)

59th Cosâ, Clark #1 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ1	The Cort pü Inalt Right-Sizing Act	Yes (2/3 Cosa needed, Majority Senäts)	Pass	180	0	20	Pass	7	0	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ1

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ1	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
182	Baron Alexandreu Davinescu	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	TNC	20	Për	Yes
557	Bråneu Excelsio	Fiova	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	Për	Yes
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Abstain	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	Abstain
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Maricopa	FreeDems	8	Për	Abstain

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ1
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Benito	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Vuode	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ2 - The Ranked Choice Voting (Surgery on the Flesh) Bill

Published in Clark #2



Statute

WHEREAS the Senäts elections alongside the 58th Cosă election clearly show the need for clear direction and consistency in how ties are broken in Ranked Choice Voting

BE IT ENACTED by the King, Cosă and Senäts in Ziu assembled that El Lexhatx B.14.7, which currently reads
 

14.7. If, after any iteration, there are two or more candidates with the fewest ballots assigned to them, the candidate with the fewest first preferences assigned to him shall be eliminated. If these candidates all have the same number of first preferences assigned to them, the candidate with the fewest second preferences assigned to him shall be eliminated, and so forth.

    14.7.1. If no such distinction can be made between these candidates because all have the same number of votes on every level of preference, the remaining iterations shall be conducted under multiple scenarios. Each scenario shall eliminate one of the tied candidates.

        14.7.1.1 If the different scenarios described by B.14.7.1. result in the same winner of the election overall, the winning candidate shall become the Senator.
        14.7.1.2 If the different scenarios described by B.14.7.1. result in different winners of the election overall, the result will be considered a tie between the winners of the different scenarios and will be resolved in accordance with Org.IV.6.


shall be amended in its entirety to read:
 

14.7. If, after any count, there are two or more candidates with the fewest ballots assigned to them, the candidate with the fewest ballots assigned to them after the previous count shall be eliminated. If the candidates were also tied after the previous count, the candidate with the fewest ballots assigned to them after the count before that shall be eliminated, and so on until one candidate is eliminated.

14.7.1. If no such distinction can be made between the tied candidates because all have the same number of ballots assigned to them after each count, preliminary subsequent counts shall be conducted under multiple scenarios. Each scenario shall eliminate one of the tied candidates.

        14.7.1.1 If the different scenarios described by B.14.7.1 result in the same winner of the election overall, that candidate shall be declared the winner.

        14.7.1.2 If the different scenarios described by B.14.7.1 result in different winners of the election overall, all of the originally tied candidates who would not win under any scenario shall be eliminated simultaneously, and subsequent counts shall proceed according to B.14.6. If all of the tied candidates would win under at least one scenario, the result shall be considered a tie between all candidates who would win under at least one scenario, and shall be resolved in accordance with the Organic Law.




Uréu q'estadra så: Miestrâ Schivâ - (MC-FreeDems)

59th Cosâ, Clark #2 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ2	The Ranked Choice Voting (Surgery on the Flesh) Bill	No (double majority needed)	Pass	183	0	0	Pass	7	1	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ2

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ2	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
182	Baron Alexandreu Davinescu	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	TNC	17	-	-
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	16	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	Për	No
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	17	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	17	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	16	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ2
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Contrâ
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ3 - The Rules Committee Deactivation Act

Published in Clark #2



Statute

WHEREAS, the Standing Rules of the Senate have mostly been followed after their main proponent (me) stepped down from the role of chief enforcer; and

WHEREAS, this is good and makes me happy; and

WHEREAS, the Rules Committee has not even assembled since then; and

WHEREAS, it admittedly was my pet project, but pet projects shouldn't stand in the way of efficiency and streamlining, and they should be capable to stand on their own legs;

THEREFORE, El Lexhatx H.18, which currently reads


18. The Senate shall autonomously determine the rules of its proceedings. To this goal, the Mençei shall mantain a body of Standing Rules of the Senate.
    18.1 At the beginning of a new term, and optionally at any subsequent time during a term, the Senate shall consider a motion to estabilish a Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Upon successful passage, any previously estabilished Committee shall disband and a new one be formed; upon failure, a Committee shall not be formed.
        18.1.1 Regardless, any previous iteration of the Committee shall disband at the beginning of a new term of the Senate, as defined by the publication by the Chancery and/or the respective provincial conducting officers of final results for all of the seats up for elections, or the beginning of a First Clark, whichever comes first.
        18.1.2 Upon disbandment, a Committee shall not be allowed to complete debate on any proposal, but shall be empowered to complete any voting that already was in progress by the time the disbandment was effective.
    18.2 The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration shall be formed by three Senators, appointed by the Mençei. The Senate shall be empowered to object to the appointments by passing a motion to suggest an alternate composition; successful passage shall override the Mençei's appointments with the Senate's suggestion.
    18.3 The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration shall be chaired by the Mençei, but unless him- or herself was appointed to the Commitee, the Mençei shall not be considered a member of the Committee.
    18.4 Any member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and the Mençei, shall be empowered to submit to the Committee proposals regarding the estabilishment of a new Standing Rule, or the amendment or deletion of any of the preexisting Standing Rules of the Senate. After due debate, the Committee shall vote on the proposal, and the proposal shall be considered to be adopted by majority vote. Unless he/she is a member of the Committee, the Mençei shall only vote to break a tie, in the event that at least one of the three members abstained or did not vote by the end of the allotted voting time.
    18.5 The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration's proceedings shall be public; and the Mençei shall not deny a Senator's request to speak and be heard in front of the Committee. Additionally, any Senator shall place a proposal for the Committee's consideration, and upon endorsement of the proposal by any member of the Committee, or the Mençei, said proposal shall be debated and voted on as described in 21.4.
    18.6 Any proposal that has been adopted by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration shall be referred to the whole Senate for approval. The Senate shall then vote to uphold the proposal by majority vote; upon successful passage, the proposal shall take effect. Should the Senate instead reject the proposal, it shall return to the Committee's consideration for amendments, or be discarded at the original proposer's discretion.
    18.7 No Standing Rule shall infringe on any Organic or Statutory provision, and Standing Rules shall be germane to the Senate's operations.
    18.8 The Senate shall be empowered to waive any Standing Rule for the remainder of the current term by majority vote, without consulting the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
    18.9 At any time a vacancy in the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration arises, the Mençei shall be empowered to appoint another Senator to the empty seat. The Senate shall be empowered to object to the appointment by passing a motion to suggest an alternate Senator; successful passage shall override the Mençei's appointment with the Senate's suggestion.
            18.9.1 Should a Senator resign or be expelled from the Committee, resign, strike out or be expelled from the Senate, the member will still be empowered to cast his or her vote in any Committee votes that are currently open, but not any that are initiated after the notice of resignation or expulsion is published.
            18.9.2 Failure to stand for reelection to the Senate shall not impede a member of the Committee from taking part in any of the Committee's activities prior to disbandment as per 21.1.1 and 21.1.2.
            18.9.3 Failure of a member of the Committee who is standing for reelection to the Senate to win his race, according to any provisional results, shall not impede said member of the Committee from taking part in any of the Committee's activities prior to disbandment as per 21.1.1 and 21.1.2.
    18.10 At any time, due to inactivity, other impediments to normal activity or subsequently to an individual motion of censure, the Senate shall be empowered to remove any of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration's members, through a motion adopted by simple majority.

 

is repealed in full and replaced by the following:

 

18. The Senate shall autonomously determine the rules of its proceedings.
    18.1 To this goal, the Mençei shall mantain a body of Standing Rules of the Senate.
    18.2 The Senate may amend the Standing Rules at any time between the first day of a First Clark and the Cosă being dissolved, by a vote of a majority of Senators duly chosen and seated.
    18.3 No Standing Rule shall infringe on any Organic or Statutory provision, and Standing Rules shall be germane to the Senate's operations.
    18.4 The Senate may waive any Standing Rule for the remainder of the current term, by a vote of a majority of Senators duly chosen and seated.




Uréu q'estadra så:

• Lüc da Schir - MC-IND/Freedem
• Baron Alexandreu Davinescu - MC-TNC
• Mximo Carbonel - Senator-FL

59th Cosâ, Clark #2 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ3	The Rules Committee Deactivation Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	183	0	0	Pass	8	0	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ3

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ3	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
182	Baron Alexandreu Davinescu	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	TNC	17	-	-
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	16	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	Për	No
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	17	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	17	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	16	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ3
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ4 - The Buckeye Homecoming Act

Published in Clark #2



Statute

WHEREAS, many years ago, a misguided catchment reform bill attempted to put geographic coherence above any other parameter for provincial assignment; and

WHEREAS, this blatantly ignored years of provincial culture-building; and

WHEREAS, this didn't even have the balancing effect I hoped it would have; but

WHEREAS, this caused unnecessary grief to many people now caught in the catchment area of another province, and particularly to the Cjovani people of Benito; and

WHEREAS, Ohio is not Vuodean, it never was, and it's high time we rectified the blatant error besmirching our statute books; so

THEREFORE, Article 7.5 of Title E of El Lexhatx, which reads

7.5. BENITO PROVINCE. Talossan citizens living in the following areas shall be assigned to Benito Province: the Wisconsin counties of Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Jefferson, Marathon, Marquette, Portage, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, and Wood. Internationally, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Togo, Vatican City.

is amended by inserting "; and the U.S. state of Ohio" after the word "Wood", to read:

7.5. BENITO PROVINCE. Talossan citizens living in the following areas shall be assigned to Benito Province: the Wisconsin counties of Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Jefferson, Marathon, Marquette, Portage, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago, and Wood; and the U.S. state of Ohio. Internationally, Albania, Andorra, Austria, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Gambia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Togo, Vatican City.

FURTHERMORE, Article 7.6 of Title E of El Lexhatx, which reads

7.6. VUODE PROVINCE. Talossan citizens living in the following areas shall be assigned to Vuode Province: the City of Milwaukee (WI) and all suburbs of Milwaukee, which lie to the north and east of the City of Milwaukee; and the U.S. states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania; and the Mexican States of Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, Sinaloa, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Queretero, and Zacatecas. Internationally, the nations of Algeria, Chad, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.

is amended by removing the word "Ohio, ", to read:

7.6. VUODE PROVINCE. Talossan citizens living in the following areas shall be assigned to Vuode Province: the City of Milwaukee (WI) and all suburbs of Milwaukee, which lie to the north and east of the City of Milwaukee; and the U.S. states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; and the Mexican States of Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, Sinaloa, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Queretero, and Zacatecas. Internationally, the nations of Algeria, Chad, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.




Uréu q'estadra så: Lüc da Schir - MC-IND/Freedem

59th Cosâ, Clark #2 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ4	The Buckeye Homecoming Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	167	0	16	Pass	6	2	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ4

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ4	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
182	Baron Alexandreu Davinescu	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	TNC	17	-	-
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	16	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	Për	No
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	17	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	17	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	16	Abstain	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ4
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Contrâ
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Contrâ
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ5 - The Túischac'h Election Tweaking Act

Published in Clark #2



Statute

WHEREAS, the process to elect a Túischac'h is essentially fine, but is worded weirdly; and

WHEREAS, there was a reason why it was worded this way, namely to use the device of the "petition" to let a headless Cosă organise itself and have the Chancery merely proclaim the results; and

WHEREAS, however, this may open the door to all sorts of recourses in case the procedure is not followed to the letter; and

WHEREAS, it may be desirable to reword the procedure to allow a little leeway in the actual way the election is conducted, while keeping the essence of the process unchanged; so

THEREFORE, El Lexhatx H.21, which currently reads:


21. The Cosa shall elect the Túischac'h as follows.
    21.1. At any time between the Election Deadline and the following Dissolution of the Cosa, any Member of the Cosa shall be empowered to publish and open for signatures a petition nominating an eligible person for the office of Túischac'h.
    21.2. Once a petition is published, any eligible Member of the Cosa shall be empowered to second the nomination by countersigning the petition in public.
    21.3. Members may not second multiple nominations concurrently; if a Member wishes to support a different petition, he/she shall first publicly retract the earlier countersignature.
    21.4. Following any number of petitions, presented as above and supporting the same candidate, being signed or counter-signed by members currently representing an absolute majority of seats in the Cosa, the candidate named in the petition(s) shall be declared by the Secretary of State to be the Túischac'h.
    21.5. Petitions may not be carried over from one vacancy in the office of Seneschal to Túischac'h. Once a Túischac'h is elected as above, all petitions shall be made moot.

is amended to read:

21. The Cosă shall elect the Túischac'h as follows.

21.1. Should the position of Túischac'h be vacant and a majority of Cosă seats be filled, any Member of the Cosă may either nominate one eligible person for the office of Túischac'h, or second such a nomination made by another Member of the Cosă.
21.2. Members of the Cosă may not nominate or second multiple different nominees.
21.3. Should the Secretary of State determine that an eligible person has been nominated and seconded by members currently representing an absolute majority of seats in the Cosă, the Secretary of State shall declare the person to be duly elected as Túischac'h, to serve until the Dissolution of the current Cosă.




Uréu q'estadra så: Lüc da Schir - MC-IND/Freedem

59th Cosâ, Clark #2 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ5	The Túischac'h Election Tweaking Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	183	0	0	Pass	8	0	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ5

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ5	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
182	Baron Alexandreu Davinescu	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	TNC	17	-	-
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	16	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	Për	No
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	17	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	17	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	16	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ5
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ6 - The Hand Of The King Needs No Glove Puppet Amendment

Published in Clark #3



Statute

WHEREAS Cunstaváis serve for an indefinite term, which encourages a do-nothing attitude:

BE IT ENACTED that Organic Law XI.4 be amended from the current:
 

The King shall appoint a Cunstavál (or Constable) for each Province. Until such time as the King or Cunstavál proclaims a provincial constitution providing otherwise, a Province's Cunstavál shall serve as Military Governor and may exercise all the powers of the provincial government. No Cunstavál shall proclaim any provincial constitution, nor shall any province pass a constitutional amendment, which conflicts with any provision of this Organic Law or with any other national law, or grants to the Cunstavál royal powers less extensive than those granted to the King on the national level (except that the provincial royal powers need not include a right of dissolution if provincial elections are held concurrently with Cosâ elections). No Cunstavál shall proclaim any provincial constitution which has not been approved by a referendum in which at least either a majority of all citizens of the province or a two-thirds majority of votes actually cast is in favor of the constitution. No person shall be at the same time Cunstavál of one province and the leader of the provincial government of another province.


to read in its entirety as follows:
 

1. Every royal power that the King possesses as granted by this Organic Law shall also apply to the provincial governments; with the exception that the provincial royal powers need not include a right of dissolution if provincial elections are held concurrently with Cosâ elections.

2. The King may appoint a Cunstavál (or Constable) for any Province to exercise these powers on his behalf, for a term not exceeding three years. The King may reappoint a Cunstavál. The terms of existing Cunstaváis shall expire no later than three years after the adoption of this amendment.

3. Until such time as the King or Cunstavál proclaims a provincial constitution providing otherwise, the King or Cunstavál shall serve as Military Governor and may exercise all the powers of the provincial government.

4. The King or Cunstavál shall not proclaim any provincial constitution, nor shall any province pass a constitutional amendment, which conflicts with any provision of this Organic Law or with any other national law.

5. The King or Cunstavál shall not proclaim any provincial constitution which has not been approved by a referendum in which at least either a majority of all citizens of the province or a two-thirds majority of votes actually cast is in favor of the constitution.

6. No person shall be at the same time Cunstavál of one province and the leader of the provincial government of another province.




Uréu q'estadra så: Miestrâ Schivâ - (MC-FreeDems)

59th Cosâ, Clark #3 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ6	The Hand Of The King Needs No Glove Puppet Amendment	Yes (2/3 Cosa needed, Majority Senäts)	Pass	185	0	15	Pass	6	1	1	Pass





Vote Details for RZ6

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ6	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
182	Baron Alexandreu Davinescu	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	TNC	17	Për	Yes
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	16	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	17	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	Për	No
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	17	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	17	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Abstain	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	16	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 12

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ6
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Abstain
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Contrâ
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ7 - The Trial in Absentia Act

Published in Clark #3



Statute

WHEREAS, given Talossa's unique nature in that it is all too easy to flee justice, it seems proper that criminal trials should be able to proceed without the defendant's presence;

AND WHEREAS this presents unique problems to ensure that the defendant gets a fair trial;

BE IT ENACTED by the King, Senäts and Cosă in Ziu assembled that the following section be added to El Lexhatx G.6.
 

6.12. Trials in absentia. If the accused or their representative, being properly informed as stipulated by law, fails to respond to or participate in criminal proceedings as set out above, then a Public Defender shall be appointed to act for them. This Public Defender shall exercise all rights granted to the accused by Organic and statute law.

6.12.1. The accused shall have the right at any time during criminal proceedings "in absentia", to dismiss the Public Defender and to take over their own defence. In such a case, the accused may request that any evidence that had been presented in their absence be presented again; where this is not possible, they will be shown records of it and may comment on it.

6.12.2.  Where the case has ended with an enforceable judgment, the convicted party may request a fresh trial within two calendar months of the delivery of the judgment to them. The fresh trial may not lead to an outcome that would be less favorable to the defendant than the outcome of the previous in absentia trial.




Uréu q'estadra så: Miestrâ Schivâ - (MC-FreeDems)

59th Cosâ, Clark #3 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ7	The Trial in Absentia Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	169	31	0	Pass	7	0	1	Pass





Vote Details for RZ7

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ7	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
182	Baron Alexandreu Davinescu	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	TNC	17	Për	Yes
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	16	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	17	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	Për	No
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	17	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	17	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Contrâ	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	16	Contrâ	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 12

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ7
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Abstain
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ8 - The Abuse of Trust Act

Published in Clark #3



Statute

BE IT ENACTED by the King, Senäts and Cosă in Ziu assembled that the following section shall be added to El Lexhatx A.7.3.1:
 

7.3.1.1. "Sexual violence" shall include abuse of trust, where a Talossan citizen over the age of 18 initiates sexual conduct (physically or by means of words or images) with any person under the age of 18; and the citizen over 18 is in a position of supervision, authority or tutelage over said person under 18.




Uréu q'estadra så: Miestrâ Schivâ - (MC-FreeDems)

59th Cosâ, Clark #3 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ8	The Abuse of Trust Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	200	0	0	Pass	6	0	2	Pass





Vote Details for RZ8

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ8	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
182	Baron Alexandreu Davinescu	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	TNC	17	Për	Yes
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	16	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	17	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	Për	No
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	17	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	17	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	16	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 12

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ8
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Abstain
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Abstain
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ9 - The Title H Reorganisation and Correction Act

Published in Clark #3



Statute

WHEREAS, Title H of El Lexhatx presently includes a legislative gray area involving H.21 and H.22, stemming from an accumulation of legislative and scribal errors; and

WHEREAS, the cure for this would be to explicitly re-enact the content of H.21 and H.22 into law; and

WHEREAS, Title H also happens to have a confusing structure, as proven by the very coming into being of the H.21-22 situation; and

WHEREAS, reorganising Title H allows us to strike two birds with one stone; and

WHEREAS, this is also a first step towards "freshening up" Title H by removing outdated and unused provisions, clarifying confusing language and bringing it more in line with current practices; so

THEREFORE the Cosă and Senäts in Ziu assembled hereby strike in full the content of Title H of El Lexhatx, which presently reads:

1. Following each General Election there shall be an official "State Opening of the Ziu". At the start of the State Opening, the new Seneschal shall be sworn to the office publicly. The Sovereign shall then deliver a speech outlining the Government's legislative agenda and program for the term. The contents of this speech shall be communicated to the Sovereign by the incoming Seneschal prior to the ceremony. The Seneschal may announce Cabinet Ministers during the ceremony. A rebuttal by the Leader of the Opposition shall follow, which may be followed by a further rebuttal by the leader of the third largest party. When practical, the State Opening may include an official Living Cosă (and 'Living Senats') in which food and drink shall be featured and as many Talossans as possible shall be invited to attend. The event shall be organized and conducted by the Speakers of both Houses of the Ziu, working in coordination and cooperation with each other.

1.2. The Seneschal shall be sworn in by reciting the historic Oath of Office in the Talossan language, if possible in the presence of a copy of the historic book, The Loom of Language. He shall raise his right hand and take the Oath verbally in the presence of the King or a member of the Uppermost Cort, either in person or over the phone. In place of reciting the entire Oath he may simply affirm by the word 'üc' his intention to abide by its terms. The historic Oath of Office is as follows:
    "Eu afirm, solenâmînt, që eu, [nôminâ], cün fidálità, rompliarhéu l'ôifisch da Sieu Maxhestà së Seneschál del Regipäts Talossán, és zefençarhéu, àl miglhôr da v'aválità, la sigürità del Estat Talossán. Så viva el Regeu!"
    (Translation: I do solemnly affirm that I, [name], will faithfully execute the office of His Majesty's First Minister of the Kingdom of Talossa, and will to the best of my ability defend the integrity of the Talossan State. Long live the King!)

2. The Cosă authorises a question and answer period during Living Cosăs. This will be called "Terpelaziuns" ('enquiries') or, for short, "Terps", or "Question Time". During Terpelaziuns, each MC may ask any other MC one question (plus a follow-up), and expect to receive some sort of answer. The Opposition Leader shall put the first question. Questions shall alternate between Government and Opposition members until all MCs on one side or the other have spoken. The remaining MCs may then put questions. Questions will be politely phrased in the third person and directed at the Speaker. Order of Questioners will be determined on an ad hoc basis by the Speaker.
    2.1. Any Member of the Cosă (MC) or Senator may at any time between the First and Last Clark of a Cosă Term, table in "The Ziu" board on Witt, or its equivalent, a "c (PQ)" or "Terp" in a new thread or its equivalent.
    2.2. The PQ or Terp may ask one question to a named Member of the Government relating to Public Affairs connected with their Ministry or on matters of administration for which they are officially responsible.
    2.3. There is no limit to the number of PQs or Terps a MC or Senator may submit in any given Clark.
    2.4. Any PQ or Terp that is submitted by a MC or Senator in accordance with the provisions of H.2., must be answered by the named Minister within seven (7) days of the question being tabled. Should the Minister be unavailable to answer the question within the seven (7) days, the question shall be redirected to the Seneschal or his/her appointed Deputy who shall be granted a further seven (7) days to answer the aforementioned question. With the agreement of the questioner, there may be a extension of seven (7) days on top of this period. However, the period from the asking of the question to the answering of the question, shall in no circumstances exceed twenty one (21) days.
    2.5. For the purpose of H.2.4., "unavailable" means being unable to access Witt, or its equivalent, for an acceptable and reasonable reason. Having logged into, or visited Witt, or its equivalent, during the seven day period, and having not seen, or ignored the PQ or Terp, shall not constitute being unavailable. (c) This provision shall not apply PQs or Terps, which refer to matters of Security or Defence of His Majesty's Realm and/or any project(s), correspondence, or activities, in which the Government has deemed, and classified as confidential, or which in its release may damage the Kingdom in any shape or form. Such questions may not be answered by any Minister.
    2.6. The Minister must answer the question in the same thread or its equivalent as the original question and the questioner may ask a reasonable number of supplementary questions (as determined by the presiding officer), in which the provisions of H.2. apply, with the seven days starting from the date each supplementary question is asked.
    2.7. Failure to answer a question within the given timeframe shall constitute an offence, and a Minister, if found guilty of such a offence, will be subject to a punishment at the discretion of the Courts.
    2.8. It shall be a defence to the Minister if the questioner, notwithstanding any other legitimate defences, did not, or failed to:
        2.8.1. correctly title his/her question
        2.8.2. ask a clear question. E.g. an ambiguous question, in which the Minister tried to clarify, but failed to do so in the time frame, and did not subsequently answer.
        2.8.3. post his/her question in the correct board
        2.8.4. engage with the Minister in trying to answer his/her question
        2.8.5. direct the question to one named Minister.

3. Members of the Cosa and Senators shall vote on the Clark and any other business for themselves; but Members of the Cosa that might be unavailable to vote during any particular month may inform the Chancery that they wish to vote exactly as another specific Member of the Cosa. Each House may estabilish their own rules for proxy voting, but solely for the purpose of Living Cosas and the Senate equivalent.
    3.1. A person who is named as a Proxy Vote for another in a Living Cosă is under the moral and legal obligation, whenever possible, to represent the original seat-holder's wishes and intentions on specific Ziu bills and the Vote of Confidence, whenever and however he is instructed, or publicly notified to do so.

4. On each Clark, the Vote of Confidence shall read as follows: "Do you wish the current Government to continue in its term of office?"

5. A difference shall exist (and be spelled out in future bills) between committees (which are set up as standing committees, free to issue reports at any time) and Royal Commissions (or Commissions Royal) which are set up on an ad hoc basis and charged with a specific one-time task such as preparing a dossier or White Paper on a specific problem, and presenting the same to the Cosă. Once a Commission's paper is done, the Commission has fulfilled its duty, and ceases to exist.

6. No bill may be published in a Clark unless it has passed the Hopper, as provided in this section.
    6.1. All citizens of Talossa are entitled to participate fully in discussions and debates in the Hopper, within the bounds of law and of the decisions of the administering and presiding authorities of the Hopper. Any citizen may submit a draft of legislation to the Hopper, though these shall not be considered to be "legislative proposals" until sponsored by one or more individuals authorised to submit legislative proposals under Organic Law VII.5.
    6.2 A bill has passed the hopper if it has spent at least 10 days in the Hopper, and is exclusively limited to the following:
        6.2.1 Non-binding proclamations that have no effect other than express the wish of the Cosa, Senate, or Ziu as a whole, in which case the bill must contain the words "Sense of the Cosa", "Sense of the Senate" or "Sense of the Ziu" in its title.
        6.2.2. Proclamations that establish the position of the Ziu on a foreign policy issue.
        6.2.3. Establishment of a committee that has no powers other than advisory powers and whose recommendations must still be approved by the Ziu in order to be binding and making appointments to such a committee.
        6.2.4. Appointments to functions that are already defined in law and for which the Ziu is explicitly allowed to make appointments according to law.
        6.2.5. Any decision which the law explicitly allows the Ziu to make without the bill containing such a decision having to go through committee.
        6.2.6 Removing a regent or consenting to the re-appointment of a regent in accordance with Org.II.5.
        6.2.7 Revoking a Prüm Diktat
        6.2.8 Notices of reprimand in accordance with Org.VIII.5.
        6.2.9. The granting or restoration of citizenship
    6.3. A bill has passed the hopper if it has spent at least 10 days in the Hopper and at least half of the Senators and 2/3 of Cosă seats express their support in the Hopper for clarking the bill.
    6.4. After a legislative proposal has spent at least 10 days in the Hopper, its proposer may request that it "move to committee". No bill may be Clarked without being "moved to committee", except as provided by Lexh.H.6.2. or Lexh.H.6.3.
    6.5. For each Cosă term is created a Comità da Redacziun Legislatïu (in english Legislative Advisory Committee), hereinafter "the CRL", which shall review or revise all legislative items from the Hopper once they have moved to committee; and may recommend acceptance or rejection, or suggest amendments in their best judgment.
        6.5.1 The main, but not exclusive, purpose of the CRL, with the assistance of the Scribery, shall be to evaluate bills from the technical point of view of the quality of the legislation, the correctness of the language, the internal consistency of the document and consistency with existing legislation.
        6.5.2. The CRL shall conduct all its deliberations openly in the Hopper.
        6.5.3. The CRL shall consist of the incumbent Mençéi, Túischac'h, and Avocat-Xheneral.
            6.5.3.1. The Mençéi and the Túischac'h may at any time appoint and dismiss one Senator and one Membreu dal Cosă, respectively, to serve as a member of the CRL in their place.
        6.5.4. The CRL may create further committees to which their functions may be delegated, as concerns any bill or category of bills. Such a committee must have at least 3 members, including at least 1 Membreu dal Cosă and 1 Senator.
    6.6. After the CRL has given its recommendation, or if it gives no recommendation within 30 days of the bill having passed to committee, the bill has passed the hopper and the sponsor of the bill may ask for it to be Clarked, with or without amendments.
        6.6.1 The same bill can not be submitted to the Clark more than once in the same Cosa, unless the original bill was vetoed, the original bill had been retired or voted down by its main sponsor during the voting period, or the bill has been substantially amended, as judged by the Secretary of State.
        6.6.2. Bills must be submitted to the Secretary of State more than 24 hours before the publication of the Clark. Bills received less than 24 hours before publication of the Clark shall be published in the next Clark or postponed for one Clark, at the Secretary of State's discretion.
    6.7. The Secretary of State is empowered to refuse to put a certain bill on a Clark if said bill;
        6.7.1. appears to him to be obviously on its face inorganic, or to have such grave errors as would make it ineffective and/or require further legislation or a Prüm Diktat to make it effective.
        6.7.2. does not specify exactly the Law(s) or Article(s) which it seeks to amend, change, or repeal, if the bill seeks to amend, change, or repeal any Article of the Organic Law or any Law
        6.7.3. is not clearly typed or word-processed; and/or
        6.7.4. is so substantially different from its form as a legislative proposal when "passed to committee" that it constitutes a significantly different proposal.
        6.7.5. has not passed the hopper or is deemed by the sponsor to have passed the hopper in accordance with Lexh.H.6.2. but is in the judgement of the Secretary of State not limited exclusively limited to the items listed in Lexh.H.6.2.
        6.7.6. Any such decision shall be subject to judicial review.
    6.8. All bills submitted for the Clark shall be in one of the national languages.
    6.9. The Secretary of State shall remove legislative proposals from "The Hopper" at the request of the author.
        6.9.1 If a legislative proposal has remained in the "The Hopper" for more than 59 days, it shall be considered to have been removed, though any person entitled to do so may subsequently re-publish it.
    6.10. Notwithstanding the rules about a bill's eligibility to be Clarked, if no bill was submitted to the Clark at the moment of publication, the Secretary of State shall be allowed to add to the Clark a simple bill asking for Quorum where Cosa Members and Senators can vote to confirm their presence for the Clark.
    6.11. The Secretary of State is under no obligation to create a permanent record of legislative proposals in "The Hopper."

7. A legislative proposal should be followed by the words "Uréu q'estadra så" (or "Proposed by"), and the name of the author, and the capacity in which the author is offering the proposal. A legislative proposal may be submitted by multiple sponsors, but the legislator whose name is listed first after the words "Uréu q'estadra så" (or "Proposed by") is considered the author of the legislative proposal.
    7.1. Official non-Ziu titles may also be used when a member of the Ziu submit a bill, if the submitter feels that he is submitting a bill in another capacity than as a Ziu member. Such a title shall be called a "Limousine", or by its Talossan equivalent. A title of Senator, Distain or Member of the Cosă is a Ziu title, and as such not a Limousine. A person can only be entitled to a Limousine if he is both a member of the Ziu and holds an official title. A Limousine may contain, but is not restricted to: a governor's title, a minister or deputy minister's title, or a title conferred by a national organisation, such as the CÚG, or the Secretary of State's office. This is not a means to allow non-members of the Ziu to post bills using their Limousine, nor does this provision allow any submitter to use unofficial titles or party-specific titles.
    7.2. The use of a Limousine instead of a Ziu title engages that person in that capacity. For example, a bill submitted by a Cosă member as being "Minister of Culture" indicates that the bill is truly submitted in the name of the Minister of Culture.

8. If the Seneschal, or a member of the Government party, proposes a bill, and with the Seneschal's permission marks it as a Government Bill, the Clark will denote this as a bill proposed by "HM Government, represented by", before the name of the member. If the Opposition Leader, or a member of the Opposition, proposes a bill, and, with the Opposition Leader's or the member's Party Leader's permission, marks it as an Opposition Bill, the Clark will denote this as a bill proposed by "HM Loyal Opposition, represented by", followed by the member's name. Any other bill will be called a Private Member's Bill, and will be denoted in the Clark the same way they have always been.

9. Members of Cosa shall be free to represent any constituency within the geographic boundaries of the Kingdom of Talossa including any and all of its territories and overseas colonies. Any Member wishing to represent a constituency shall publicly declare such representation before the conclusion of the first Clark following a General Election.

10. Except in cases where the current Secretary of State is no longer able or eligible to perform his duties, any nominations of a new secretary of state must take effect on the day of the normal publication of a Clark. If the normally scheduled Clark is not published by the previous Secretary of State on the appropriate day, the new Secretary of State can still start his duties, starting with the publication of the Clark.

11. No person shall hold more seats in the Cosă than ten times the total number of seats in the Cosă divided by the number of ballots cast for the Cosa in the most recent General Election, rounded up to the next integer.

12. His Majesty, when affixing His Royal Seal to Bills sent to him by the Ziu, may exclaim with all His Royal Royal-ness in the National Language of Our Nation, "El Regeu en volt."

13. His Majesty, when acting out His constitutional and traditional duty to protect the Citizens of His Kingdom from poor Government, decides to withhold His Royal Seal from said Bill sent by said Ziu, may exclaim with all His Truth-and-Justice-ness in said National Language of said Kingdom, "El Regeu non en volt."

14. The King shall sign a physical printed copy of bills at the time they pass into law, and collect these bills for posterity.

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18. The Senate shall autonomously determine the rules of its proceedings.
    18.1 To this goal, the Mençei shall mantain a body of Standing Rules of the Senate.
    18.2 The Senate may amend the Standing Rules at any time between the first day of a First Clark and the Cosă being dissolved, by a vote of a majority of Senators duly chosen and seated.
    18.3 No Standing Rule shall infringe on any Organic or Statutory provision, and Standing Rules shall be germane to the Senate's operations.
    18.4 The Senate may waive any Standing Rule for the remainder of the current term, by a vote of a majority of Senators duly chosen and seated.

19. Members of the Cosâ who (in a given session of the Cosa) have voted NON on the most recent Vote of Confidence, or intend to do so on the next Vote of Confidence, shall be known as El Contrapharti Fieir da Sieu Maxhestà, or "His Majesty's Loyal Opposition" in English, or in short "El Contrapharti / The Opposition". Unless and until the members of the Opposition decide otherwise by majority vote, the "Leader of the Opposition" shall be the leader of the party with the most Cosa seats assigned to MCs who voted NON on the last Vote of Confidence.

20. After the close of Ziu business, the Secretary will make known to the press as soon as possible the results of the votes.
    20.1 PDs shall be published at the earliest possible opportunity in the next Clark.

21. The Cosă shall elect the Túischac'h as follows.
    21.1. Should the position of Túischac'h be vacant and a majority of Cosă seats be filled, any Member of the Cosă may either nominate one eligible person for the office of Túischac'h, or second such a nomination made by another Member of the Cosă.
    21.2. Members of the Cosă may not nominate or second multiple different nominees.
    21.3. Should the Secretary of State determine that an eligible person has been nominated and seconded by members currently representing an absolute majority of seats in the Cosă, the Secretary of State shall declare the person to be duly elected as Túischac'h, to serve until the Dissolution of the current Cosă.

22. The Cosa may hold living Cosas during subsequent Clarks by a vote of the Cosa naming the specific month in which the event is to take place. The exact date and location of the Living Cosâ shall be set by the Seneschal after consultation with all relevant parties. All members must receive two weeks notice of the date of the Living Cosâ. The Seneschal may, if events warrant, issue a PD authorizing a Living Cosâ in the following calendar month. Such a PD may be vetoed (in addition to normal means) by a formal protest to the Secretary of State by Members of the Cosâ comprising one-third or greater the number of elected seats in the Cosâ.
    22.1 Members who cannot attend will not be denied the right to vote on that month's Clark. They may send their votes to the Secretary of State by any means feasible, so that they can be announced at the Living Cosâ. A member may, in writing, delegate his authority to vote (temporarily transfer his seats) to another person who can attend the Living Cosâ, but no individual may hold more than thirty seats, counting both proxy and permanently assigned seats, for purposes of the Living Cosâ. The Ziu may provide by law, without needing to go through committee, for quorum requirements, and for attendance via telephone, videoconference, or other remote means.
    22.2 Votes presented to the Secretary of State after the Living Cosâ will not be counted in the final tally. The final tally of votes on all bills is taken at the end of the Living Cosâ.
    22.3 New bills, or amendments, may not be presented at the Living Cosâ. No bill not published in the Clark may be debated. Clarks will be published on schedule as usual.
    22.4 Senators shall be permitted to participate in Living Cosâ debates on the same terms as MCs, but may not delegate or exercise proxy votes.

And replace it with the following:

1.   Provisions concerning the Ziu at-large
   1.1.   Following each General Election there shall be an official "State Opening of the Ziu".
      1.1.1.   At the start of the State Opening, the new Seneschal shall be sworn to the office publicly. The Sovereign shall then deliver a speech outlining the Government's legislative agenda and program for the term. The contents of this speech shall be communicated to the Sovereign by the incoming Seneschal prior to the ceremony. The Seneschal may announce Cabinet Ministers during the ceremony. A rebuttal by the Leader of the Opposition shall follow, which may be followed by a further rebuttal by the leader of the third largest party.
      1.1.2.   When practical, the State Opening may include an official Living Cosă (and 'Living Senats') in which food and drink shall be featured and as many Talossans as possible shall be invited to attend.
      1.1.3.   The event shall be organized and conducted by the Speakers of both Houses of the Ziu, working in coordination and cooperation with each other.
      1.1.4.   The Seneschal shall be sworn in by reciting the historic Oath of Office in the Talossan language, if possible in the presence of a copy of the historic book, The Loom of Language. He shall raise his right hand and take the Oath verbally in the presence of the King or a member of the Uppermost Cort, either in person or over the phone. In place of reciting the entire Oath he may simply affirm by the word 'üc' his intention to abide by its terms.
      1.1.5.   The historic Oath of Office is as follows: "Eu afirm, solenâmînt, që eu, [nôminâ], cün fidálità, rompliarhéu l'ôifisch da Sieu Maxhestà së Seneschál del Regipäts Talossán, és zefençarhéu, àl miglhôr da v'aválità, la sigürità del Estat Talossán. Så viva el Regeu!" (Translation: I do solemnly affirm that I, [name], will faithfully execute the office of His Majesty's First Minister of the Kingdom of Talossa, and will to the best of my ability defend the integrity of the Talossan State. Long live the King!)
   1.2.   The Cosă authorises a question and answer period during Living Cosăs. This will be called "Terpelaziuns" ('enquiries') or, for short, "Terps", or "Question Time". During Terpelaziuns, each MC may ask any other MC one question (plus a follow-up), and expect to receive some sort of answer. The Opposition Leader shall put the first question. Questions shall alternate between Government and Opposition members until all MCs on one side or the other have spoken. The remaining MCs may then put questions. Questions will be politely phrased in the third person and directed at the Speaker. Order of Questioners will be determined on an ad hoc basis by the Speaker.
      1.2.1.   Any Member of the Cosă (MC) or Senator may at any time between the First and Last Clark of a Cosă Term, table in "The Ziu" board on Witt, or its equivalent, a "c (PQ)" or "Terp" in a new thread or its equivalent.
      1.2.2.   The PQ or Terp may ask one question to a named Member of the Government relating to Public Affairs connected with their Ministry or on matters of administration for which they are officially responsible.
      1.2.3.   There is no limit to the number of PQs or Terps a MC or Senator may submit in any given Clark.
      1.2.4.   Any PQ or Terp that is submitted by a MC or Senator in accordance with the provisions of H.1.2., must be answered by the named Minister within seven (7) days of the question being tabled. Should the Minister be unavailable to answer the question within the seven (7) days, the question shall be redirected to the Seneschal or his/her appointed Deputy who shall be granted a further seven (7) days to answer the aforementioned question. With the agreement of the questioner, there may be a extension of seven (7) days on top of this period. However, the period from the asking of the question to the answering of the question, shall in no circumstances exceed twenty one (21) days.
      1.2.5.   For the purpose of H.1.2.4., "unavailable" means being unable to access Witt, or its equivalent, for an acceptable and reasonable reason. Having logged into, or visited Witt, or its equivalent, during the seven day period, and having not seen, or ignored the PQ or Terp, shall not constitute being unavailable. (c) This provision shall not apply PQs or Terps, which refer to matters of Security or Defence of His Majesty's Realm and/or any project(s), correspondence, or activities, in which the Government has deemed, and classified as confidential, or which in its release may damage the Kingdom in any shape or form. Such questions may not be answered by any Minister.
      1.2.6.   The Minister must answer the question in the same thread or its equivalent as the original question and the questioner may ask a reasonable number of supplementary questions (as determined by the presiding officer), in which the provisions of H.1.2. apply, with the seven days starting from the date each supplementary question is asked.
      1.2.7.   Failure to answer a question within the given timeframe shall constitute an offence, and a Minister, if found guilty of such an offence, will be subject to a punishment at the discretion of the Courts.
      1.2.8.   It shall be a defence to the Minister if the questioner, notwithstanding any other legitimate defences, did not, or failed to:
         1.2.8.1.   correctly title his/her question
         1.2.8.2.   ask a clear question. E.g. an ambiguous question, in which the Minister tried to clarify, but failed to do so in the time frame, and did not subsequently answer.
         1.2.8.3.   post his/her question in the correct board
         1.2.8.4.   engage with the Minister in trying to answer his/her question
         1.2.8.5.   direct the question to one named Minister.
   1.3.   Members of the Cosa and Senators shall vote on the Clark and any other business for themselves; but Members of the Cosa that might be unavailable to vote during any particular month may inform the Chancery that they wish to vote exactly as another specific Member of the Cosa. Each House may establish their own rules for proxy voting, but solely for the purpose of Living Cosas and the Senate equivalent.
      1.3.1.   A person who is named as a Proxy Vote for another in a Living Cosă is under the moral and legal obligation, whenever possible, to represent the original seat-holder's wishes and intentions on specific Ziu bills and the Vote of Confidence, whenever and however he is instructed, or publicly notified to do so.
   1.4.   On each Clark, the Vote of Confidence shall read as follows: "Do you wish the current Government to continue in its term of office?"
   1.5.   A difference shall exist (and be spelled out in future bills) between committees (which are set up as standing committees, free to issue reports at any time) and Royal Commissions (or Commissions Royal) which are set up on an ad hoc basis and charged with a specific one-time task such as preparing a dossier or White Paper on a specific problem, and presenting the same to the Cosă. Once a Commission's paper is done, the Commission has fulfilled its duty, and ceases to exist.
   1.6.   Except in cases where the current Secretary of State is no longer able or eligible to perform his duties, any nominations of a new secretary of state must take effect on the day of the normal publication of a Clark. If the normally scheduled Clark is not published by the previous Secretary of State on the appropriate day, the new Secretary of State can still start his duties, starting with the publication of the Clark.

2.   Provisions concerning legislation
   2.1.   No bill may be published in a Clark unless it has passed the Hopper, as provided in this section.
      2.1.1.   All citizens of Talossa are entitled to participate fully in discussions and debates in the Hopper, within the bounds of law and of the decisions of the administering and presiding authorities of the Hopper. Any citizen may submit a draft of legislation to the Hopper, though these shall not be considered to be "legislative proposals" until sponsored by one or more individuals authorised to submit legislative proposals under Organic Law VII.5.
      2.1.2.   A bill has passed the Hopper if it has spent at least 10 days in the Hopper, and is exclusively limited to the following:
         2.1.2.1.   Non-binding proclamations that have no effect other than express the wish of the Cosa, Senate, or Ziu as a whole, in which case the bill must contain the words "Sense of the Cosa", "Sense of the Senate" or "Sense of the Ziu" in its title.
         2.1.2.2.   Proclamations that establish the position of the Ziu on a foreign policy issue.
         2.1.2.3.   Establishment of a committee that has no powers other than advisory powers and whose recommendations must still be approved by the Ziu in order to be binding and making appointments to such a committee.
         2.1.2.4.   Appointments to functions that are already defined in law and for which the Ziu is explicitly allowed to make appointments according to law.
         2.1.2.5.   Any decision which the law explicitly allows the Ziu to make without the bill containing such a decision having to go through committee.
         2.1.2.6.   Removing a regent or consenting to the re-appointment of a regent in accordance with Org.II.5.
         2.1.2.7.   Revoking a Prüm Diktat.
         2.1.2.8.   Notices of reprimand in accordance with Org.VIII.5.
         2.1.2.9.   The granting or restoration of citizenship
      2.1.3.   A bill has passed the Hopper if it has spent at least 10 days in the Hopper and at least half of the Senators and 2/3 of Cosă seats express their support in the Hopper for clarking the bill.
      2.1.4.   After a legislative proposal has spent at least 10 days in the Hopper, its proposer may request that it "move to committee". No bill may be Clarked without being "moved to committee", except as provided by Lexh.H.2.1.2. or Lexh.H.2.1.3.
      2.1.5.   For each Cosă term is created a Comità da Redacziun Legislatïu (in english Legislative Advisory Committee), hereinafter "the CRL", which shall review or revise all legislative items from the Hopper once they have moved to committee; and may recommend acceptance or rejection , or suggest amendments in their best judgment.
         2.1.5.1.   The main, but not exclusive, purpose of the CRL, with the assistance of the Scribery, shall be to evaluate bills from the technical point of view of the quality of the legislation, the correctness of the language, the internal consistency of the document and consistency with existing legislation.
         2.1.5.2.   The CRL shall conduct all its deliberations openly in the Hopper.
         2.1.5.3.   The CRL shall consist of the incumbent Mençéi, Túischac'h, and Avocat-Xheneral.
            2.1.5.3.1.   The Mençéi and the Túischac'h may at any time appoint and dismiss one Senator and one Membreu dal Cosă, respectively, to serve as a member of the CRL in their place.
         2.1.5.4.   The CRL may create further committees to which their functions may be delegated, as concerns any bill or category of bills. Such a committee must have at least 3 members, including at least 1 Membreu dal Cosă and 1 Senator.
      2.1.6.   After the CRL has given its recommendation, or if it gives no recommendation within 30 days of the bill having passed to committee, the bill has passed the Hopper and the sponsor of the bill may ask for it to be Clarked, with or without amendments.
         2.1.6.1.   The same bill can not be submitted to the Clark more than once in the same Cosa, unless the original bill was vetoed, the original bill had been retired or voted down by its main sponsor during the voting period, or the bill has been substantially amended, as judged by the Secretary of State.
         2.1.6.2.   Bills must be submitted to the Secretary of State more than 24 hours before the publication of the Clark. Bills received less than 24 hours before publication of the Clark shall be published in the next Clark or postponed for one Clark, at the Secretary of State's discretion.
      2.1.7.   The Secretary of State is empowered to refuse to put a certain bill on a Clark if said bill:
         2.1.7.1.   appears to him to be obviously on its face inorganic, or to have such grave errors as would make it ineffective and/or require further legislation or a Prüm Diktat to make it effective;
         2.1.7.2.   does not specify exactly the Law(s) or Article(s) which it seeks to amend, change, or repeal, if the bill seeks to amend, change, or repeal any Article of the Organic Law or any Law;
         2.1.7.3.   is not clearly typed or word-processed; and/or
         2.1.7.4.   is so substantially different from its form as a legislative proposal when "passed to committee" that it constitutes a significantly different proposal;
         2.1.7.5.   has not passed the Hopper or is deemed by the sponsor to have passed the Hopper in accordance with Lexh.H.2.1.2. but is in the judgement of the Secretary of State not exclusively limited to the items listed in Lexh.H.2.1.2.
         2.1.7.6.   Any such decision shall be subject to judicial review.
      2.1.8.   All bills submitted for the Clark shall be in one of the national languages.
      2.1.9.   The Secretary of State shall remove legislative proposals from the Hopper at the request of the author.
         2.1.9.1.   If a legislative proposal has remained in the Hopper for more than 59 days, it shall be considered to have been removed, though any person entitled to do so may subsequently re-publish it.
      2.1.10.   Notwithstanding the rules about a bill's eligibility to be Clarked, if no bill was submitted to the Clark at the moment of publication, the Secretary of State shall be allowed to add to the Clark a simple bill asking for Quorum where Cosa Members and Senators can vote to confirm their presence for the Clark .
      2.1.11.   The Secretary of State is under no obligation to create a permanent record of legislative proposals in "The Hopper."
   2.2.   A legislative proposal should be followed by the words "Uréu q'estadra så" (or "Proposed by"), and the name of the author, and the capacity in which the author is offering the proposal. A legislative proposal may be submitted by multiple sponsors, but the legislator whose name is listed first after the words "Uréu q'estadra så" (or "Proposed by")  is considered the author of the legislative proposal.
      2.2.1.   Official non-Ziu titles may also be used when a member of the Ziu submit a bill, if the submitter feels that he is submitting a bill in another capacity than as a Ziu member. Such a title shall be called a "Limousine", or by its Talossan equivalent. A title of Senator, Distain or Member of the Cosă is a Ziu title, and as such not a Limousine. A person can only be entitled to a Limousine if he is both a member of the Ziu and holds an official title. A Limousine may contain, but is not restricted to: a governor's title, a minister or deputy minister's title, or a title conferred by a national organisation, such as the CÚG, or the Secretary of State's office. This is not a means to allow non-members of the Ziu to post bills using their Limousine, nor does this provision allow any submitter to use unofficial titles or party-specific titles.
      2.2.2.   The use of a Limousine instead of a Ziu title engages that person in that capacity. For example, a bill submitted by a Cosă member as being "Minister of Culture" indicates that the bill is truly submitted in the name of the Minister of Culture.
   2.3.   If the Seneschal, or a member of the Government party, proposes a bill, and with the Seneschal's permission marks it as a Government Bill, the Clark will denote this as a bill proposed by "HM Government, represented by", before the name of the member. If the Opposition Leader, or a member of the Opposition, proposes a bill, and, with the Opposition Leader's or the member's Party Leader's permission, marks it as an Opposition Bill, the Clark will denote this as a bill proposed by "HM Loyal Opposition, represented by", followed by the member's name. Any other bill will be called a Private Member's Bill, and will be denoted in the Clark the same way they have always been.
   2.4.   His Majesty, when affixing His Royal Seal to Bills sent to him by the Ziu, may exclaim with all His Royal Royal-ness in the National Language of Our Nation, "El Regeu en volt."
   2.5.   His Majesty, when acting out His constitutional and traditional duty to protect the Citizens of His Kingdom from poor Government, decides to withhold His Royal Seal from said Bill sent by said Ziu, may exclaim with all His Truth-and-Justice-ness in said National Language of said Kingdom, "El Regeu non en volt."
   2.6.   The King shall sign a physical printed copy of bills at the time they pass into law, and collect these bills for posterity.
   2.7.   After the close of Ziu business, the Secretary will make known to the press as soon as possible the results of the votes.
      2.7.1.   PDs shall be published at the earliest possible opportunity in the next Clark.

3.   Provisions concerning the Senäts
   3.1.   The Senate shall autonomously determine the rules of its proceedings.
      3.1.1.   To this goal, the Mençei shall maintain a body of Standing Rules of the Senate.
      3.1.2.   The Senate may amend the Standing Rules at any time between the first day of a First Clark and the Cosă being dissolved, by a vote of a majority of Senators duly chosen and seated.
      3.1.3.   No Standing Rule shall infringe on any Organic or Statutory provision, and Standing Rules shall be germane to the Senate's operations.
      3.1.4.   The Senate may waive any Standing Rule for the remainder of the current term, by a vote of a majority of Senators duly chosen and seated.

4.   Provisions concerning the Cosă
   4.1.   No person shall hold more seats in the Cosă than ten times the total number of seats in the Cosă divided by the number of ballots cast for the Cosa in the most recent General Election, rounded up to the next integer.
   4.2.   Members of Cosa shall be free to represent any constituency within the geographic boundaries of the Kingdom of Talossa including any and all of its territories and overseas colonies. Any Member wishing to represent a constituency shall publicly declare such representation before the conclusion of the first Clark following a General Election.
   4.3.   Members of the Cosâ who (in a given session of the Cosa) have voted NON on the most recent Vote of Confidence, or intend to do so on the next Vote of Confidence, shall be known as El Contrapharti Fieir da Sieu Maxhestà, or "His Majesty's Loyal Opposition" in English, or in short "El Contrapharti / The Opposition". Unless and until the members of the Opposition decide otherwise by majority vote , the "Leader of the Opposition" shall be the leader of the party with the most Cosa seats assigned to MCs who voted NON on the last Vote of Confidence.
   4.4.   The Cosă shall elect the Túischac'h as follows.
      4.4.1.   Should the position of Túischac'h be vacant and a majority of Cosă seats be filled, any Member of the Cosă may either nominate one eligible person for the office of Túischac'h, or second such a nomination made by another Member of the Cosă.
      4.4.2.   Members of the Cosă may not nominate or second multiple different nominees.
      4.4.3.   Should the Secretary of State determine that an eligible person has been nominated and seconded by members currently representing an absolute majority of seats in the Cosă, the Secretary of State shall declare the person to be duly elected as Túischac'h, to serve until the Dissolution of the current Cosă.
   4.5.   The Cosa may hold living Cosas during subsequent Clarks by a vote of the Cosa naming the specific month in which the event is to take place. The exact date and location of the Living Cosâ shall be set by the Seneschal after consultation with all relevant parties. All members must receive two weeks notice of the date of the Living Cosâ. The Seneschal may, if events warrant, issue a PD authorizing a Living Cosâ in the following calendar month. Such a PD may be vetoed (in addition to normal means) by a formal protest to the Secretary of State by Members of the Cosâ comprising one-third or greater the number of elected seats in the Cosâ.
      4.5.1.   Members who cannot attend will not be denied the right to vote on that month's Clark. They may send their votes to the Secretary of State by any means feasible, so that they can be announced at the Living Cosâ. A member may, in writing, delegate his authority to vote (temporarily transfer his seats) to another person who can attend the Living Cosâ, but no individual may hold more than thirty seats, counting both proxy and permanently assigned seats, for purposes of the Living Cosâ. The Ziu may provide by law, without needing to go through committee, for quorum requirements, and for attendance via telephone, videoconference, or other remote means.
      4.5.2.   Votes presented to the Secretary of State after the Living Cosâ will not be counted in the final tally. The final tally of votes on all bills is taken at the end of the Living Cosâ.
      4.5.3.   New bills, or amendments, may not be presented at the Living Cosâ. No bill not published in the Clark may be debated. Clarks will be published on schedule as usual.
      4.5.4.   Senators shall be permitted to participate in Living Cosâ debates on the same terms as MCs, but may not delegate or exercise proxy votes.




Uréu q'estadra så: Lüc da Schir - MC-IND/Freedem

59th Cosâ, Clark #3 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ9	The Title H Reorganisation and Correction Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	200	0	0	Pass	8	0	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ9

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ9	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
182	Baron Alexandreu Davinescu	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	TNC	17	Për	Yes
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	16	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	17	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	Për	No
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	17	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	17	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	16	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 12

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ9
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ10 - CpI Advisory Opinion Expansion Amendment

Published in Clark #4



Rejected by the Senäts

Whereas, presently the King, Seneschal, and Secretary of State can request an advisory opinion from the Cort pü Inalt, and

Whereas, the Ziu may also want to request an advisory opinion ahead of its considerations.

Therefore, be it enacted by the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa that Article VIII, Section which currently reads as:

Article VIII, Section 6

Until such time as inferior corts are established, a Judge may sit as a nisi prius cort in all civil and criminal matters.

No decision or order issued by an inferior cort or nisi prius cort shall bind a coordinate cort.

The decisions or orders of the Cort pü Inalt shall bind all lower corts according to the doctrine of stare decisis provided that that the panel was composed of no less than three Judges after necessary recusal. The Cort pü Inalt may, as it deems appropriate, issue decisions or orders that are non-binding provided that it explicitly states that intention in the decision or order.

A nisi prius cort or an inferior cort deviating from binding precedent must state so with clarity and refer the matter for appellate review.

Notwithstanding any contrary proscription, the King, the Secretary of State, or the Senechal may refer an issue to the Cort pü Inalt for an advisory opinion provided that any such panel reviewing the position is composed of no less than three Judges after any necessary recusal, there lacks a live case or controversy that would otherwise determine the issue, and there is a reasonably need for resolution of the question.

A matter arising under the Covenants of Rights and Freedoms is appealable as of right to the Cort pü Inalt. In all other instances, the Cort pü Inalt may not be compelled to exercise its appellate authority. However, when declining to do so, the Cort pü Inalt must issue an order declaring such, and no such declaration shall be deemed as the Cort pü Inalt adopting or setting as binding precedent the appealed from decision or order.

The Cort pü Inalt, and any other cort existing under this article, shall interpret all matters through the lens of the Covenants of Rights and Freedoms.

Any Judge that is a named party in a matter shall recuse himself or herself from hearing any and all parts of the matter.


Is amended to read as follows:

Article VIII, Section 6
 

Until such time as inferior corts are established, a Judge may sit as a nisi prius cort in all civil and criminal matters.

No decision or order issued by an inferior cort or nisi prius cort shall bind a coordinate cort.

The decisions or orders of the Cort pü Inalt shall bind all lower corts according to the doctrine of stare decisis provided that that the panel was composed of no less than three Judges after necessary recusal. The Cort pü Inalt may, as it deems appropriate, issue decisions or orders that are non-binding provided that it explicitly states that intention in the decision or order.

A nisi prius cort or an inferior cort deviating from binding precedent must state so with clarity and refer the matter for appellate review.

Notwithstanding any contrary proscription, the King, the Secretary of State, the Senechal, the Avocat-Xheneral, or Ziu members representing at least one-third of seats in either the Cosa and/or Senate[/b] may refer an issue to the Cort pü Inalt for an advisory opinion provided that any such panel reviewing the position is composed of no less than three Judges after any necessary recusal, there lacks a live case or controversy that would otherwise determine the issue, and there is a reasonably need for resolution of the question.

A matter arising under the Covenants of Rights and Freedoms is appealable as of right to the Cort pü Inalt. In all other instances, the Cort pü Inalt may not be compelled to exercise its appellate authority. However, when declining to do so, the Cort pü Inalt must issue an order declaring such, and no such declaration shall be deemed as the Cort pü Inalt adopting or setting as binding precedent the appealed from decision or order.

The Cort pü Inalt, and any other cort existing under this article, shall interpret all matters through the lens of the Covenants of Rights and Freedoms.

Any Judge that is a named party in a matter shall recuse himself or herself from hearing any and all parts of the matter.




Uréu q'estadra så: Breneir Tzaracomprada - (Avocat-Xheneral)

59th Cosâ, Clark #4 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ10	CpI Advisory Opinion Expansion Amendment	Yes (2/3 Cosa needed, Majority Senäts)	Fail	138	54	0	Pass	2	5	0	Fail





Vote Details for RZ10

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ10	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Contrâ	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Contrâ	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	-	-
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Contrâ	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ10
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Contrâ
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Contrâ
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	-
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Contrâ
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Contrâ
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Contrâ

RZ11 - The A-X's Little Helper Act

Published in Clark #4



Statute

Whereas, under current statute both the Mençéi and Túischac'h can appoint temporary replacements, and

Whereas, under current statute this option is not yet available to the Avocat-Xheneral, and

Whereas, recent circumstances have highlighted the need for the Avocat-Xheneral to have this option as well.

Therefore, be it enacted by the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, that El Lexhatx Title H 6.5.3.1 which currently reads as:
 

6.5.3.1. The Mençéi and the Túischac'h may at any time appoint and dismiss one Senator and one Membreu dal Cosă, respectively, to serve as a member of the CRL in their place.


Is amended, to read as follows:
 

6.5.3.1. The Mençéi, Túischac'h, and Avocat-Xheneral may at any time appoint and dismiss one Senator or one Membreu dal Cosă, to serve as a member of the CRL in their place.




Uréu q'estadra så:

• Breneir Tzaracomprada - (MC-TNC)
• Lüc da Schir - (MC-IND/FreeDems)
• Mximo Carbonel - (Senator-Florencia)

59th Cosâ, Clark #4 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ11	The A-X's Little Helper Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	192	0	0	Pass	7	0	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ11

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ11	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	-	-
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ11
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	-
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ12 - BHAID: Effective Altruism Act

Published in Clark #4



Statute

Whereas, the BHAID has over the past few terms made an effort to make small but meaningful contributions demonstrating the generosity and caring of the Talossan people, and

Whereas, Effective altruism (often abbreviated EA) is a contemporary philosophical and social movement advocating "the use of evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as possible, and taking action on that basis," and

Whereas, Effective Altruism Funds (EA Funds) is a platform for moving money to particularly cost-effective and altruistically impactful projects. The current funds focus on Improving the lives of people living in extreme poverty and improving the lives of non-human animals, and

Whereas, the EA Funds Global Health and Development Fund aims to support funding opportunities that improve the health or economic empowerment of people around the world as effectively as possible.

Therefore, the Ziu authorises the Bureau of Humanitarian Aid and International Development to make a one-time contribution of $50 (USD), to the EA Funds Global Health & Development Fund via the charity Giving What We Can at https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/en-US/funds/effective-altruism-funds




Uréu q'estadra så:

• Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat - (MC-TNC)
• Mximo Carbonel - (Minister, Foreign Affairs)

59th Cosâ, Clark #4 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ12	BHAID: Effective Altruism Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	115	8	69	Pass	5	1	1	Pass





Vote Details for RZ12

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ12	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Contrâ	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	-	-
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ12
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Contrâ
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	-
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Abstain
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ13 - The Grandfathered Transparency Act

Published in Clark #4



Statute

Whereas, during the previous Cosa term the Government passed the Second Talossan Government Transparency Act, and

Whereas, this Act automated the transferral of Witt-based Cabinet discussions to the Archivist with them being available to the public seven-years post-term, and

Whereas, the discussions of the Standing Committee on Organic Law, as a body composed of public officials discussing matters of national import, may also be ripe for a transparent approach and be of historical interest.

Therefore, be it enacted by the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, that El Lex D 8.9.1 which currently reads as:
 

8.9.1 All internal government communications on Government-owned fora shall be transmitted to the Royal Archives as soon as feasibly possible after the conclusion of that Government's term of office.


is amended to read as follows:
 

8.9.1 All internal government communications on Government-owned fora, including those of cabinet proceedings, standing committees, or royal commissions shall be transmitted to the Royal Archives as soon as feasibly possible after the conclusion of that Government's term of office.




Uréu q'estadra så: Breneir Tzaracomprada - (MC-TNC)

59th Cosâ, Clark #4 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ13	The Grandfathered Transparency Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	146	0	46	Pass	7	0	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ13

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ13	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	-	-
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ13
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	-
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ14 - The Florencia <3's Vuode Act

Published in Clark #4



Statute

Whereas, the US state of Ohio was recently sent back to its catchment home of Benito, and

Whereas, this had the unfortunate effect of reducing the catchment area of the Kingdom's least populated province, and

Whereas, this also occurred without Vuodean consultation which to paraphase Douglas Adams 'made a lot of Vuodeans very angry and might be regarded as a bad move."

THEREFORE, be it enacted by the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, that Article 7.6 of Title E of El Lexhatx, which reads:

7.6. VUODE PROVINCE. Talossan citizens living in the following areas shall be assigned to Vuode Province: the City of Milwaukee (WI) and all suburbs of Milwaukee, which lie to the north and east of the City of Milwaukee; and the U.S. states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; and the Mexican States of Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, Sinaloa, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Queretero, and Zacatecas. Internationally, the nations of Algeria, Chad, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.

is amended by inserting "Minnesota," after "Michigan," to read:

7.6. VUODE PROVINCE. Talossan citizens living in the following areas shall be assigned to Vuode Province: the City of Milwaukee (WI) and all suburbs of Milwaukee, which lie to the north and east of the City of Milwaukee; and the U.S. states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania; and the Mexican States of Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, Sinaloa, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, Tamaulipas, Queretero, and Zacatecas. Internationally, the nations of Algeria, Chad, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia, and Western Sahara.

FURTHERMORE, Article 7.8 of Title E of El Lexhatx, which reads:

7.8. FLORENCIA PROVINCE. Talossan citizens living in the following areas shall be assigned to Florencia Province: the Wisconsin counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Lincoln, Langlade, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Shawano, Taylor, Vilas, and Washburn; and the U.S. states and territories of Alaska, American Samoa, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Northern Marianas Islands, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming; and the Canadian provinces and territories of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territory, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon Territory. Internationally, the nations of Brunei, Bouganville, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, North Korea, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Taiwan, Tonga, Vanuatu.

is amended by removing the word "Minnesota," to read:

7.8. FLORENCIA PROVINCE. Talossan citizens living in the following areas shall be assigned to Florencia Province: the Wisconsin counties of Ashland, Bayfield, Brown, Burnett, Douglas, Florence, Forest, Iron, Lincoln, Langlade, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Shawano, Taylor, Vilas, and Washburn; and the U.S. states and territories of Alaska, American Samoa, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Northern Marianas Islands, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming; and the Canadian provinces and territories of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territory, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon Territory. Internationally, the nations of Brunei, Bouganville, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, North Korea, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Taiwan, Tonga, Vanuatu.




Uréu q'estadra så:

• Breneir Tzaracomprada - (MC-TNC)
• Tric'hard Lenxheir - (Sen-Vuode)

59th Cosâ, Clark #4 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ14	The Florencia <3's Vuode Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	103	0	89	Pass	7	0	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ14

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ14	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	-	-
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Abstain	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ14
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	-
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ15 - Budget and Financial Planning Bill for the 59th Cosa

Published in Clark #4



Statute

WHEREAS the Organic Law directs that each government submit a budget by the second Clark of their Cosa term, and better late than never,

PART A: Financial Report

Please note that the amounts in this report use the traditional ¤ 60 bence to the louis ℓ see: https://wiki.talossa.com/Currency rounded up from US$ divided by 1.5

The current funds of the Kingdom consist of a checking account, a savings account, and a Paypal account.  On report from the Burgermeister of Inland Revenue as of 30 November 2023, these accounts stand at the following balances:
 

• Checking:  31¤04 (US$46.60)
• Savings:  806¤41 (US$1,210.04)
• PayPal:    326¤15 (US$489.38) 

Total:           ℓ1,164 (US$1,746.02)

Note that as of 13 December 2023 various additional reporting regulations were implemented on PayPal which provide impetus towards transition for the account from a named individual to a not-for-profit association tax identity.

Since the last legal Financial Report in 30 Mar 2023, on report from the Burgermeister of Inland Revenue the following changes to account balances have occurred as of 30 November 2023:

• Checking: unchanged
• Savings:   + 21¤01 (US$31.54)
• PayPal:   + 142¤37 (US$213.94)

Total :        + 163¤39 (US$245.48)

The following are the expenditures which occurred between 30 Mar 2023 and 30 November 2023:

• There was an expenditure of US$54.27 to NameSilo which was balanced by an equal refund in a first attempt to relocate the domain listings.  In this time period there were no charges by an ISP
• There was an expense of US$50 to The Voices Project for Syria Earthquake Relief


The following are the revenues which were booked between 30 Mar 2023 and 30 November 2023:

• Income from contributions (altruistic and office fees) net US$168.04 after PayPal fees
• Income from sales of coin and stamps net US$76.16 after PayPal fees (The Burgermeister has donated shipping and postage for coin and stamp sales.)
• Income from interest US$31.54
• Other income under investigation US$19.74


The amount of current coinage and stamps in circulation and in reserve is currently unknown as there was a lack of tracking information provided by the previous Burgermeister.  The stamps on hand remain uncounted due to some that were damaged in shipment (they are still plentiful on the spool) and the number of coins on hand total 189. 

PART B: Budget

THEREFORE, His Majesty's Government hereby submits to the Ziu a request for the appropriation of funds from the Royal Treasury totaling ℓ250 (US$375.00) for the specific purposes and subject to restrictions as outlined herein:

Ministrà dal Cúltură
•    Culture grants 66¤40 (US$100.00)
This amount will be set aside for fulfillment of any Culture Initiative Support Fund grants.  These grants are intended to help spur and reward activity from our citizens, providing them with small amounts to support language, journalism, or other cultural plans.  In previous years, most of this money has gone unspent.

Ministrà dal Tec'hnoloxhà
•    Speculative Webhosting costs ℓ150 ($225.00 USD)
As the Ministreu dal Tec'hnoloxhà explores different options in conjunction with Permanent Secretary da Schir, the Government is erring on the cautious side and appropriating sufficient funds to meet a variety of needs including new domain registry and potential ISP fees.

Ministrà dels Afaes Utphätseschti
•    BHAID 33¤20 ($50 USD)
The Bureau for Humanitarian Aid and International Development will continue its support for important causes worldwide.

FURTHERMORE, notwithstanding the above allocations, no funds shall be disbursed without a notice of disbursement having first been transmitted to the Ziu at least fourteen days prior to the disbursement, except that disbursements solely for the purpose of postage may be made with no less than 24 hours notice. Notices shall contain details of the purchase and a cost estimate for the purchase, or the total amount paid if seeking funds for reimbursement. Copies of receipts and/or invoices will be provided upon request to Members of the Ziu.

FURTHERMORE, any funds allocated by this section shall be retained in the central fund by the Burgermeister of Inland Revenue until such time as they are disbursed. Funds not disbursed prior to the end of the government term shall remain in the central fund.

PART C: Investment Policy

FURTHERMORE, His Majesty's Government hereby directs the Burgermeister of Inland Revenue to invest all held funds above 66¤40 (US$100.00) into a high-interest savings account unless or until otherwise directed or advised by act of the Ziu.

PART D: Coinage and Postage

FURTHERMORE, His Majesty's Government has no plans to coin monies or print postage during this term, as supplies remain sufficient to sustain both markets.

PART E: Donations Target

FURTHERMORE, His Majesty's Government proposes a voluntary fundraising goal of 133¤20 (US$200) over the course of this term.




Uréu q'estadra så: Þerxh Sant-Enogat - Seneschal

59th Cosâ, Clark #4 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ15	Budget and Financial Planning Bill for the 59th Cosa	No (double majority needed)	Pass	100	0	92	Pass	7	0	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ15

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ15	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Abstain	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	-	-
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Abstain	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ15
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	-
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ16 - The "We Need More Privies In Our Council" Act

Published in Clark #4



Statute

Whereas, there are currently just two members of the Privy Council (Sabôr), and

Whereas, it is conceivable that a slightly larger Sabôr might lead to more broad-based advice to the Monarch, and

Whereas, adding additional ex-officio members of the Privy Council is one way to expand the Sabôr.

Therefore BE IT ENACTED that El Lexhatx L.7, which currently reads:
 

7. Among the first acts of his reign the King shall name a Privy Council (Sabôr, in Talossan) consisting of several Privy Councillors (called Guaïrs in Talossan) with whom he shall consult whenever possible on all matters of grave importance to the Kingdom, and whose duty shall be to offer the King the benefit of their individual and collective wisdom and advice. The King shall take care to include in this council those citizens with the longest and deepest connections to the ongoing historical life of the Kingdom, in particular those who are personally familiar with the homeland itself. Should at any time they deem it wise or necessary to do so, Privy Councillors, acting alone or in concert with fellow councillors, may publicly issue a "Letter to the King" about any matter of grave importance to the Kingdom. The Privy Councillors shall serve at the pleasure of the King. Privy Councillors shall be entitled to add the honorific initials "GST" to their signatures, for "Guaïr del Sabôr Talossán."


shall be amended with the addition of the following paragraph:
 

The Seneschál and the Senior Justice of the Cort pü Inalt shall be Guaïrs ex officio.




Uréu q'estadra så:

• Miestrâ Schivâ - (MC-FreeDems)
• Breneir Tzaracomprada - (MC-TNC)
• Mximo Carbonel - (Sen-FL)

59th Cosâ, Clark #4 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ16	The "We Need More Privies In Our Council" Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	192	0	0	Pass	6	1	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ16

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ16	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	-	-
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ16
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Contrâ
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	-
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ17 - The Seneschal Uber-Active Clarification Act

Published in Clark #4



Statute

Whereas, it has come to the attention of learned officials that a certain section of Title D may need clarification, and

Whereas, when it concerns the ability of the Seneschal do any and all cabinet jobs it may indeed be prudent.

Therefore, be it enacted by the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, that El Lexhatx Title D 2.1 which currently reads as:
 

D2.1. The Seneschal (in english, Prime Minister), heading the Prüma Ministrà (in english, Prime Ministry), is responsible for the overall operation and performance of the government, and shall perform all duties assigned to his office by Organic Law. All other Cabinet officers are appointed by the Seneschal, serve at his pleasure, are responsible to him, and derive their powers from him. Accordingly, anything that any Minister can do (officially), the Seneschal may (if he desires) do himself.


is amended to read as follows:
 

2.1. The Seneschal (in english, Prime Minister), heading the Prüma Ministrà (in english, Prime Ministry), is responsible for the overall operation and performance of the government, and shall perform all duties assigned to his office by Organic Law. All other Cabinet officers are appointed by the Seneschal, serve at his pleasure, are responsible to him, and derive their powers from him. The Seneschal may perform any official act on behalf of his ministers. The Seneschal may also at any time designate a deputy minister to be Acting Minister, until the Seneschal or the Minister for whom they are acting publicly declare otherwise, or the Minister for whom they are acting is dismissed.




Uréu q'estadra så:

• Breneir Tzaracomprada - (MC-TNC)
• Lüc da Schir - (MC-IND-FreeDems)

59th Cosâ, Clark #4 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ17	The Seneschal Uber-Active Clarification Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	192	0	0	Pass	7	0	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ17

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ17	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	-	-
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ17
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	-
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ18 - Sense of the Ziu: Russia Will Be Free

Published in Clark #4



Statute

Whereas, Talossans around the world express their heartbreak and outrage at the death of another Russian democracy activist, Alexei Navalny, and

Whereas, we reiterate our support and solidarity with those in Russia, under threat to their liberty and their lives, as they continue the struggle for an open and free society, and

Whereas, we implore the international community to redouble its efforts to bring Vladimir Putin and his cronies to justice for their crimes against their people and our common humanity.

Therefore, be it resolved that it is the Sense of the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, to publicly express the above-mentioned sentiments on behalf of the people of the realm and its agreement with these words of Alexei Navalny: "Listen, I've got something very obvious to tell you. You're not allowed to give up. If they decide to kill me, it means we are incredibly strong."




Uréu q'estadra så:

• Breneir Tzaracomprada - (MC-TNC)
• Tric'hard Lenxheir - (Senator-Vuode)

59th Cosâ, Clark #4 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ18	Sense of the Ziu: Russia Will Be Free	No (double majority needed)	Pass	149	0	43	Pass	5	0	2	Pass





Vote Details for RZ18

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ18	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Abstain	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	-	-
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Abstain	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Abstain	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ18
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Abstain
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	-
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Abstain
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ19 - The Supporting the Arts Act

Published in Clark #5



Statute

Whereas, Talossa has shown an interest in music, and
Whereas, the BHAID traditionally supports the arts, and
Whereas, my father (who was a musician) recently passed away, and
Whereas, I have supported an organization called "Major Chords For Minors" since it's beginning.
Therefore, the Ziu authorises the Bureau of Humanitarian Aid and International Development to make a one-time contribution of $50 (USD), to Major Chords For Minors https://www.majorchordsforminors.org/




Uréu q'estadra så: Tric'hard Lenxheir - (Sen-Vuode)

59th Cosâ, Clark #5 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ19	The Supporting the Arts Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	100	0	92	Pass	6	0	2	Pass





Vote Details for RZ19

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ19	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	8	Abstain	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
430	Cresti da Ion Nouacastra-Läxhirescu, MSC	Maritiimi-Maxhestic	FreeDems	8	-	-
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Abstain	Yes
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 11

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ19
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Abstain
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Abstain
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ20 - The Flexible State Opening Act

Published in Clark #6



Statute

WHEREAS, pomp and circumstance is generally good insofar as it gives our legislature the trappings of macronational ones;

WHEREAS, said pomp and circumstance should however merely be accessory to our political process, rather than an integral part of it;

WHEREAS, flexibility and scalability should be features of our institutions as much as practical, owing to the generally discontinuous nature of citizens's political engagement;

AND WHEREAS this is also an opportunity to bring the language of our Oath in line with modern Talossan spelling;

THEREFORE, El Lexhatx title H section 1.1 and all subsections thereof, which currently read:
 

1.1. Following each General Election there shall be an official "State Opening of the Ziu".

    1.1.1. At the start of the State Opening, the new Seneschal shall be sworn to the office publicly. The Sovereign shall then deliver a speech outlining the Government's legislative agenda and program for the term. The contents of this speech shall be communicated to the Sovereign by the incoming Seneschal prior to the ceremony. The Seneschal may announce Cabinet Ministers during the ceremony. A rebuttal by the Leader of the Opposition shall follow, which may be followed by a further rebuttal by the leader of the third largest party.
    1.1.2. When practical, the State Opening may include an official Living Cosă (and 'Living Senats') in which food and drink shall be featured and as many Talossans as possible shall be invited to attend.
    1.1.3. The event shall be organized and conducted by the Speakers of both Houses of the Ziu, working in coordination and cooperation with each other.
    1.1.4. The Seneschal shall be sworn in by reciting the historic Oath of Office in the Talossan language, if possible in the presence of a copy of the historic book, The Loom of Language. He shall raise his right hand and take the Oath verbally in the presence of the King or a member of the Uppermost Cort, either in person or over the phone. In place of reciting the entire Oath he may simply affirm by the word 'üc' his intention to abide by its terms.
    1.1.5. The historic Oath of Office is as follows: "Eu afirm, solenâmînt, që eu, [nôminâ], cün fidálità, rompliarhéu l'ôifisch da Sieu Maxhestà së Seneschál del Regipäts Talossán, és zefençarhéu, àl miglhôr da v'aválità, la sigürità del Estat Talossán. Så viva el Regeu!" (Translation: I do solemnly affirm that I, [name], will faithfully execute the office of His Majesty's First Minister of the Kingdom of Talossa, and will to the best of my ability defend the integrity of the Talossan State. Long live the King!)


are struck in full and replaced with the following:
 

1.1. Following each General Election, an official State Opening of the Ziu shall take place for the purpose of inaugurating the incoming Ziu and Government.
      1.1.1. The State Opening shall be organized and conducted by the Túischac'h and Mençei, working in coordination and cooperation with each other. They shall jointly set the place and time for the meeting to take place. The meeting may take place in person, using video conferencing tools, or on Wittenberg.
      1.1.2. Should there be a change in the holder of the office of Seneschal between the General Election and the State Opening, the new Seneschal shall be sworn in at the beginning of the State Opening.
         1.1.2.1. The Seneschal shall be sworn in by reciting the historic Oath of Office before the Ziu. The Oath shall be administered by the King, or a Commissioner delegated by the King.
         1.1.2.2. Should there be a change in the holder of the office of Seneschal after a State Opening has already taken place in the same term, or in such circumstances as to make it impractical to wait for a State Opening to take place, the new Seneschal may publicly deliver a written declaration addressed to the King to affirm their acceptance of the terms of the Oath.
         1.1.2.3. The historic Oath of Office is as follows: "Affirméu solenéămint q'éu, [nómină], rompliarhéu cün fidalità l'óifisch da Sieu Maxhestà sè Seneschal del Regipäts Talossan, es zefençarhéu, àl miglhor da v'avalità, la sigürità del Estat Talossan. Sà viva el Regeu!" (Translation: I do solemnly affirm that I, [name], will faithfully execute the office of His Majesty's Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Talossa, and will to the best of my ability defend the security of the Talossan State. Long live the King!)
         1.1.2.4. The Oath of Office may alternatively be administered to the new Seneschal in form of a question, as long as it contains an equivalent wording as the historic Oath. The new Seneschal shall affirm their acceptance of the terms of the Oath by answering positively.
      1.1.3. Other business of the Ziu and Government may take place before a State Opening has taken place, without any impediment or condition. A new Seneschal may perform all duties of their office as soon as they have been appointed.
      1.1.4. During the State Opening, the King - or a Commissioner delegated by the King - shall deliver a speech, written by the Government, outlining the Government's legislative agenda and program for the term. The speech may be followed by a rebuttal by the Leader of the Opposition - or a Member of the Cosă or Senator delegated by the Leader of the Opposition - and by further debate.




Uréu q'estadra så: Lüc da Schir - (MC-IND/FREEDEM)

59th Cosâ, Clark #6 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ20	The Flexible State Opening Act	No (double majority needed)	Pass	185	0	15	Pass	7	1	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ20

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ20	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	16	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Abstain	No
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 10

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ20
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Contrâ
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ21 - 9 to 5 Amendment

Published in Clark #6



Statute

Whereas Cézembre is an integral part of the Kingdom of Talossa and citizens of Cézembre are full citizens with equal rights to those of the other provinces, and

Whereas election night is considered one of the main social events for Talossans, with activity and participation often spiking and the reveal of the election results often being combined with other cultural activities, and

Whereas the election deadline is set at 19:30 Talossan Standard Time, and

Whereas 19:30 TST is 02:30 am in Cézembre, and

Whereas many Cézembreans and citizens of other provinces living in Europe work 9 to 5, what a way to make a living, and

Whereas this schedule does not allow Cézembreans to stay up past 2:30 am on weekdays, and

Whereas bringing the deadline forward 2,5 hours would allow more citizens to experience this magical feast of democracy, and

Whereas this would set the election at 17:00 TST, which is the end of business hours and not at all unreasonable for those living in the GTA or elsewhere in the western hemisphere, and

Whereas El Lexhatx refers to some non-existent tradition of keeping the polls open until midnight, now

Therefore Article V, Section 2 of the Organic Law, which currently reads

 

All elections to the Cosa are to be conducted during a period beginning from the fifteenth day of the calendar month following the dissolution of the prior Cosa until 11:59 p.m. on the fourteenth day of the subsequent month. All ballots must be cast by 7:30 p.m. on the first day of the subsequent month. The first day of this period is called "Balloting Day", the first day of the subsequent month is called the "Election Deadline", and the final day of the period is called the "Certification Deadline."


 is amended to read as follows:
 

All elections to the Cosa are to be conducted during a period beginning from the fifteenth day of the calendar month following the dissolution of the prior Cosa until 11:59 p.m. on the fourteenth day of the subsequent month. All ballots must be cast by 5 p.m. on the first day of the subsequent month. The first day of this period is called "Balloting Day", the first day of the subsequent month is called the "Election Deadline", and the final day of the period is called the "Certification Deadline."


Furthermore, provided the amendment to the OrgLaw contained in this bill is a approved and ratified, Lex B.10., which currently reads
 

Notwithstanding the purely traditional practice of "keeping the polls open" till midnight of the last day of an election (or of a month, for Clark purposes), the Secretary of State is hereby instructed to keep a sort-of conventional "business day" where the deadline for any official business (ballots, Clarks, etc.) is set at 7:30 p.m. of the day in question.


shall be amended to read
 

The Secretary of State is hereby instructed to keep a sort-of conventional "business day" where the deadline for Clarks is set at 7:30 p.m. of the day in question.




Uréu q'estadra så: Glüc da Dhi - (Sen, Cezembre)

59th Cosâ, Clark #6 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ21	9 to 5 Amendment	Yes (2/3 Cosa needed, Majority Senäts)	Pass	126	35	39	Pass	7	0	1	Pass





Vote Details for RZ21

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ21	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Abstain	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	16	Abstain	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Contrâ	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Contrâ	No
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 10

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ21
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Për
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Abstain
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për

RZ22 - The Succession Amendment

Published in Clark #6



Statute

The Succession Amendment

Whereas, the monarchy is a central pillar of the country and its survival depends on its planned future as well as its activity,

and Whereas, this allows for democratic confirmations without becoming wholesale elections,

THEREFORE, the Ziu directs that Article II of the Organic Law, which currently read:

Section 1 The Kingdom of Talossa is a constitutional Monarchy with a King (or, if female, Queen) as its head of State.

Section 2 The King is the symbolic head of the nation. The nation democratically grants the King certain Royal Powers and duties as described in this Organic Law and in statute law. The Ziu may establish procedures for when the King fails to perform a duty.

Section 3 The King of Talossa is King John I, until his demise, abdication, or removal from the throne. Should the King at any time renounce or lose his citizenship, that renunciation or loss shall be deemed to imply his abdication of the Throne. Upon the demise, abdication, or removal from the Throne of the King, the Uppermost Cort shall be a Council of Regency.

Section 4 In dire circumstances, when the King is judged by competent medical authority to be incapable of executing his duties, or if he is convicted by the Talossan Uppermost Cort of violation of this Organic Law, treason, bribery, nonfeasance endangering the safety, order or good government of the Kingdom, or other high crimes, the nation may remove the King from the Throne. The Cosa shall pronounce by a two-thirds vote, with the approval of the Senäts, that the King is to be removed, and this pronouncement shall immediately be transmitted to the people for their verdict in a referendum. If a two-thirds majority of the people concur, the King is removed.

Section 5 The King may, at whim, appoint, replace, or remove a Regent (or a Council of Regency, which is considered equivalent to a Regent), who shall administer the government in the name of the King, and exercise all powers Organically or legally vested in the King, except the power to appoint or replace a Regent. No person not a citizen of Talossa shall be competent to serve as Regent or member of a Council of Regency. The Ziu may by law remove or replace any appointed Regent, and if the Ziu removes a Regent appointed by the King, the King may not reappoint the same person Regent without the prior consent of the Ziu.

Section 6 The King may grant titles of nobility and confer awards and decorations.

shall be amended to read as follows:

Section 1 The Kingdom of Talossa is a constitutional Monarchy with a King as its head of State.

Section 2 The King is the symbolic head of the nation. The nation democratically grants the King certain Royal Powers and duties as described in this Organic Law and in statute law. In addition, the King may grant titles of nobility and confer awards and decorations. The Ziu may establish procedures for when the King fails to perform a duty.

Section 3 The King of Talossa is King John I, until his demise, abdication, or removal from the throne. Upon his demise, abdication, or removal from the throne, the new King shall be the Heir Presumptive, who shall be the duly-designated successor to the throne. The new King shall likewise be succeeded in the same manner, and thus forever in perpetuity.

Section 4 Should the King at any time renounce or lose his citizenship, that renunciation or loss shall be deemed to imply his abdication of the Throne. However, the King may abdicate without renouncing his citizenship.

Section 5 In dire circumstances, when the King is judged by competent medical authority to be incapable of executing his duties, or if he is convicted by the Talossan Uppermost Cort of violation of this Organic Law, treason, bribery, nonfeasance endangering the safety, order or good government of the Kingdom, or other high crimes, the nation may remove the King from the Throne. The Cosa shall pronounce by a two-thirds vote, with the approval of the Senäts, that the King is to be removed, and this pronouncement shall immediately be transmitted to the people for their verdict in a referendum. If a two-thirds majority of the people concur, the King is removed.

Section 6 The King may, at whim, appoint, replace, or remove a Regent (or a Council of Regency, which is considered equivalent to a Regent), who shall administer the government in the name of the King, and exercise all powers Organically or legally vested in the King, except the power to appoint or replace a Regent. No person not a citizen of Talossa shall be competent to serve as Regent or member of a Council of Regency. The Ziu may by law remove or replace any appointed Regent, and if the Ziu removes a Regent appointed by the King, the King may not reappoint the same person Regent without the prior consent of the Ziu.

Section 7 The King may nominate an Heir Presumptive by special decree to the Ziu. This decree shall take effect upon approval of a two-thirds supermajority of the Cosa and majority approval of the Senäts, and by a majority of the people.

Section 8 Upon any vacancy on the Throne with no Heir Presumptive, the Secretary of State shall announce a convocation of succession. This announcement will include details of the convocation of succession, as described by the Secretary of State. This announcement shall further include a list of all those who have been citizens no fewer than seven full years prior to that date, and who are therefore eligible electors of the convocation. The Secretary of State shall shall immediately thereafter notify all of these electors of the convocation and their responsibilities. The Secretary of State shall also include in this announcement a set of proposed rules and procedures for the convocation of succession, for public debate and consideration. The convocation of succession's first order of business shall be to approve, with or without modifications, the rules under which it will operate, which may differ from the Secretary of State's proposals, but may not contradict this Organic Law.

Fourteen days after this announcement, the convocation shall be deemed to have commenced. It shall be chaired by the Secretary of State in a fair manner designed to foster open discussion and faithful service, unless a different chair is elected by the convocation of succession by the expressed preference of an absolute majority of members, or by the expressed preference of a plurality of members within a period of seven days. The convocation shall vote by secret ballot on a King. All electors' votes shall have equal weight, and whichever candidate first receives the support of two-thirds of the convocation shall be deemed the nominee of the convocation of succession. No votes for ineligible candidates shall be considered. This choice shall be submitted to the people by referendum for their approval. Should a majority of the people approve of the nominee, they shall be King of the Kingdom of Talossa.

Section 9 For the duration of any time during which the throne is empty, the Uppermost Cort shall be a Council of Regency.




Uréu q'estadra så:

• Miestrâ Schivâ - MC-Free Democrats
• Breneir Tzaracomprada - MC-Talossan National Congress

59th Cosâ, Clark #6 results		Amendment?	Ziu	Cosâ				Senäts
Bill	Title		Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result	Për	Contrâ	Abstain	Result
RZ22	The Succession Amendment	Yes (2/3 Cosa needed, Majority Senäts)	Pass	200	0	0	Pass	7	1	0	Pass





Vote Details for RZ22

Cosâ vote result

#	Name	Province	Party	Seats	RZ22	VOC
358	Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir	Atatûrk	FreeDems	23	Për	No
568	Bentxami Puntmasleu	Vuode	FreeDems	16	Për	No
208	Breneir Tzaracomprada	Florencià	TNC	20	Për	Yes
555	Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat	Maricopa	TNC	20	Për	Yes
277	Litz Cjantscheir	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes
328	Lüc da Schir	Benito	FreeDems	23	Për	No
114	Miestrâ Schivâ	Fiova	FreeDems	23	Për	No
547	Muhammed Yasir	Atatûrk	TNC	20	Për	Yes
315	Munditenens (Dien) Tresplet	Maricopa	DIEN	15	Për	No
562	Þerxh Sant-Enogat	Cézembre	TNC	20	Për	Yes

Number of Cosâ Members : 10

Senäts vote result

Province	#	Name	RZ22
Atatûrk	101	Martì-Páir Furxhéir	Për
Cézembre	260	Glüc da Dhi	Për
Florencià	61	Mximo Carbonel	Contrâ
Maricopa	494	Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu	Për
Maritiimi-Maxhestic	466	Ian Plätschisch	Për
Benito	298	Iason Taiwos	Për
Vuode	550	Tric'hard Lenxheir	Për
Fiova	96	Gödafrïeu Válcadác'h	Për