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All amendments should be submitted as a top-level comment. Voting for and against said amendment should be done as a reply.

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IN THE SIXTH SESSION.

The People of the Atlantic Commonwealth, represented in the Congress, do enact as follows: #Protecting Hunters, Trappers, and Fishers Act

Whereas, hunters, trappers, and fishers have the right to partake in their activities without being harassed by others.

Whereas, the act of harassing any individual is shameful and should be punished.

Whereas, the act of harassing a hunter, trapper, or fisherman may prevent them from successfully partaking in and enjoying their hunting, trapping, or fishing.

Whereas, it is the duty of the Commonwealth to protect hunters, trappers, and fishers from harassment equally to all others.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Atlantic Commonwealth,

###Section I. Short Title and Severability:

This Act shall be referred to as the "Protecting Hunters, Trappers, and Fishers Act." The provisions of this act are severable, if one part of this is to be found unconstitutional, then that part will be struck.

###Section II.

Article 240 of Title N in the Atlantic Commonwealth Penal Code shall be amended to read as follows:

>AC PENAL § 240.27 Harassment of hunters, trappers, or fishers

	>> A person or respondent is guilty of harassment of hunters, trappers, or fishers when, with intent to harass, annoy, threaten, or alarm a person who he or she knows or reasonably should know to be a hunter, trapper, or fisherman; or to interfere with or attempt to prevent the taking of game, nongame animals, or fish by another within or on any public lands or publicly or privately owned wildlife management and fish management areas, or in or on any state parks, or in or on any public waters; or attempt to disturb the game, nongame animals, or fish or attempt to affect their natural environment or behavior with the intent to prevent their lawful taking by another within or on such lands or areas, in or on such state parks, or in or on such waters.

	>> Harassment of hunters, trappers, or fishers is a violation for the first offense; or is a class B misdemeanor for repeat offenders.

###Section III. Enactment

This legislation shall take effect one year following passage and singing.

Authored and Sponsored by Governor Chris Frost /u/JarlFrosty (L-AC)

#The Right to Hunt, Trap, Fish, and Harvest Wildlife Amendment

#A JOINT RESOLUTION

###to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the Atlantic Commonwealth, to protect and ensure the right to hunt, trap, fish, and harvest wildlife.

*Whereas, all three major Abrahamic religions believe that God, or Allah, gave man dominion over all of the plants and animals on the land and in the sea. *

Whereas, the people have an inalienable right to hunt, trap, and fish to provide for themselves and therefore, should be a constitutionally protected right within the Commonwealth.

Whereas, the practice of hunting, trapping, and fishing help keep the population of certain species from being overpopulated, increasing the chance of diseases spreading.

Whereas, hunting, trapping, and fishing are connected with the Commonwealth’s culture and heritage.

NOW, therefore,

The People of the Atlantic Commonwealth, represented in the Assembly, do resolve that the following Article will become operative upon an affirmation of two-thirds of the assembly people present and voting,

##ARTICLE—

###Section I.

>The right of the people to hunt, trap, fish, and harvest wildlife is a valued part of the Commonwealth’s history and shall be forever preserved for both the good of the people and the environment. The people shall have a right, including the right to use traditional methods, to hunt, trap, fish, and harvest wildlife, subject only to laws enacted by the Assembly of the Commonwealth and only such laws being for the promotion of wildlife conservation and management and; preserve the future of hunting and fishing for future generations and; the general protections for private property and; for the protection of officially recognized Native American Tribes within the Commonwealth. Nothing herein shall be construed to modify any provision of law relating to trespass, property rights, and eminent domain. The right of the people to hunt and fish shall be the respected and preferred means to manage and control wildlife populations.

#####Authored by Governor Chris Frost /u/JarlFrosty (L-AC)

#The Unity of the Commonwealth Act

Whereas, the Atlantic State Symbols Act and the current flag of the Atlantic Commonwealth, poorly represents the people, natural beauty, and history of our great state.

Whereas, the flag of the Atlantic Commonwealth should symbolize the entire Commonwealth, including the Native Americans that share it with us.

Whereas, the current flag poorly follows the widely accepted rules of vexillology.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Atlantic Commonwealth,

###Section I. Short Title and Severability:

This Act shall be referred to as "The Unity of the Commonwealth Act." The provisions of this act are severable. If one part of this is to be found unconstitutional, then that part will be struck.

###Section II. Definitions

Ceremonial Pipe - also commonly called the peace pipe, is a particular type of smoking pipe, used by a number of cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Americas for religious ceremonies, to make a ceremonial commitment, or to seal a covenant or treaty. Eastern White Pine - is a type of pine tree native to New England and the Atlantic Commonwealth; is the tree that is displayed on the New England Flag and the symbol of many New England communities; is the tree that the Haudenosaunee word for “tree of peace.”

###Section III. State Flag and Seal

Atlantic Commonwealth State Law, Article 6, Section 60 is amended to read as follows:

The device of arms of this state is hereby declared to be correctly described as follows:

A blue shield with a green eastern white pine tree and nine white stars with two white ceremonial pipes crossed below the tree, intercepting two rifles with bayonets. Coming out of the top of the shield is a liberty pole, a red hat on a wooden poll. Underneath the shield and rifles is a blue scroll reading “Libertas et Unitas”. This is surrounded by a white circle with the words “Great Seal of the Atlantic Commonwealth”, surrounded by a blue rope pattern.

The flag of the Atlantic Commonwealth shall be as follows:

A green eastern white pine tree, surrounded by a half arc of nine white stars above two white ceremonial pipes crossed on a blue field, the other half of the state flag shall consist of five equal horizontal stripes of green on the top and bottom alternating with white.

The state seal shall be as follows The state flag shall be as follows

###Section IV.

Section 3 of the Atlantic State Symbols Act shall be revoked.

The Atlantic Commonwealth State Law, Article 6, shall be amended as following:

Atlantic Commonwealth State Law, Article 6, Section 75, is amended to read as follows:

The woodland phlox shall be the official state flower.

Atlantic Commonwealth State Law, Article 6, Section 76 is amended to read as follows:

The eastern white pine tree, pinus strobus, shall be the official state tree.

Atlantic Commonwealth State Law, Article 6, Section 78 is amended to read as follows:

The northern cardinal, cardinalis cardinalis, shall be the official state bird.

Atlantic Commonwealth State Law, Article 6, Section 79 is amended to read as follows:

The moose, alces alces, shall be the official state animal.

Atlantic Commonwealth State Law, Article 6, Section 80 is amended to read as follows:

The northern pike, esox lucius, shall be the state freshwater fish.

Atlantic Commonwealth State Law, Article 6, Section 80-A is amended to read as follows:

The North Atlantic right whale, eubalaena glacialis, shall be the state marine animal.

Atlantic Commonwealth State Law, Article 6, Section 82 is amended to read as follows:

Milk shall be the official state beverage.

Atlantic Commonwealth State Law, Article 6, Section 84 is amended to read as follows:

The apple muffin shall be the official state muffin of the Atlantic Commonwealth

The state motto shall be “Libertas et Unitas”, translating to “Liberty and Unity”.

###Section V. Enactment

This Legislation shall take effect immediately following passage.

This act was written by Governor Chris Frost /u/JarlFrosty (L) and Co-Sponsored by Assembly Speaker /u/Tarkin15

#R. 16

#INVESTIGATE REGIONAL LIGHT RAIL RESOLUTION

IN THE ASSEMBLY

On September 21, 2021, Mrs. /u/model-putrid introduced the following legislation.

#A RESOLUTION

Be it enacted by the Assembly of the Atlantic Commonwealth,

#SECTION I. SHORT TITLE

(1) This legislation shall be known as the “Investigate Regional Light Rail Resolution.”

#SECTION II. ASSEMBLY FINDINGS

(1) The Assembly of the Atlantic Commonwealth does find that:

(a) Public transport in regional areas is unacceptably poor.

(b) That light rail networks running on streets, such as streetcars or trams, could serve as a very effective measure of improving regional public transport.

(c) That the Australian city of Melbourne currently has the world’s largest operational tram network.

#SECTION III. RESOLVED CLAUSES

(1) Therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the Atlantic Commonwealth that:

(a) The Atlantic Department of Transportation investigates options for light rail both in large regional towns to connect residents with important services and landmarks, to connect smaller towns with towns of similar size, and to connect smaller towns with the services and landmarks of larger towns.

(b) The Atlantic Department of Transportation commits to the goal of ensuring that the Atlantic Commonwealth, the greatest state of the greatest country in the world, expands our light rail network in regional areas to be larger than Melbourne by 2030.

7th Assembly

Bill results: Vote on Speaker

Hello! Here are the results from the most recent voting session.

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A.G. Nominee

Aye | 5

Nay | 0

Abstain | 1

No Vote | 1

Congratulations /u/Somali-Pirate-Lvl100

Justice Nominee

Aye | 5

Nay | 0

Abstain | 1

No Vote | 1

Congratulations /u/Model-BigBigBoss

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A.B. 134

Aye | 3

Nay | 3

Abstain | 0

No Vote | 1

Lt. Governor /u/SurfingNooty1,action is needed to break the tie!

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A.B. 131

Aye | 2

Nay | 4

Abstain | 0

No Vote | 1

The bill fails.

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/11CTa71LKIc1a5fu6Fl3bz3Y91g0h0IKiucokIw5hWNs/edit?usp=sharing

/u/Model-BigBigBoss has been nominated for Attorney General of the Atlantic Commonwealth

See relevant information

/u/Somali-Pirate-Lvl100 has been nominated for Chief Justice of the Atlantic Commonwealth.

See relevant information.

PRESENTED TO THE CONGRESS OF

The Atlantic Commonwealth,

IN THE SIXTH SESSION.

The People of the Atlantic Commonwealth, represented in the Congress, do enact as follows: #An Officer in Every School Act

Whereas, there are 11,682 public schools operating within the Atlantic Commonwealth.

Whereas, a study by the University of Buffalo, school resource officers have had a positive impact resulting in reduced suspensions, arrests for assaults and weapons charges, disciplinary actions, serious school violence, and crime in the surrounding areas.

Whereas, school safety officers can be the first line of defense and help prevent further school shootings.

Whereas, school safety officers will provide a feeling of safety amongst students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

*Whereas, a School Resource Officer could cost an additional $75,000 to $150,000 per year for a county Sheriff’s Office in wages, training, and benefits, with most of the costs being paid for by schools across the country. It should be the duty of the State to cover the cost of these officers.

*Whereas, it should be the duty of the Atlantic Commonwealth and this Assembly to ensure the safety and protection of our students by funding school resource officers.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Atlantic Commonwealth,

###Section I. Short Title and Enactment:

This Act shall be referred to as "An Officer in Every School Act" This Legislation shall take effect a year following passage.

###Section II. Definitions

School Resource Officer — a sworn law enforcement officer responsible for the safety and crime prevention in schools.

###Section III. Requiring County Sheriff’s Offices to employ School Resource Officers

Every Sheriff’s Office within the Atlantic Commonwealth shall be required to employ a minimum of one “School Resource Officer” per school within their county. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the training, vetting, and administration of all “School Resource Officers.” The Sheriff’s Officer shall be required to deploy a “School Resource Officer” on patrol within each school within their country for the entirety of each school day. During the event that school is out of session, the Sheriff’s Office may have the “School Resource Officer” still go on duty as an officer.

###Section IV. Establishing the School Resource Officer Grant

The State Assembly of the Atlantic Commonwealth shall hereby allocate an additional $2,000,000,000 to the Atlantic Commonwealth Department of Law, Division of Criminal Justice Services for the creation of a School Resource Officer Grant. The Attorney General of the Atlantic Commonwealth shall have the authorization to approve or deny any grant request from any municipal law enforcement agency or country Sheriff’s Office within the Atlantic Commonwealth. The School Resource Officer Grant shall only be used for the hiring, training, wages, benefits, and overall administration of School Resource Officers for each public school within a county and, or municipality.

###Section V. Plain English

This act will require every county Sheriff’s Office and every municipal law enforcement agency within the Atlantic Commonwealth to hire, train, and administer School Resource Officers in every school within their jurisdiction. This bill also establishes a $2 billion grant to fund these School Resource Officers for the protection and overall service to our children and schools within the Atlantic Commonwealth.

###Section VI. Enactment

This bill shall take effect immediately following signing.

Authored and Sponsored by: Chris Frost /u/JarlFrosty

PRESENTED TO THE CONGRESS OF

The Atlantic Commonwealth,

IN THE SIXTH SESSION.

The People of the Atlantic Commonwealth, represented in the Congress, do enact as follows: #Whole Milk in Atlantic Commonwealth Schools Act

Whereas, our students should have the option to choose whole milk or 2% milk with their meals.

Whereas, the removal of whole milk and 2% milk from schools has left students with little options to get the nutrients they need from dairy.

Whereas, the removal of whole milk and 2% milk from schools has devastated the dairy farming and agricultural communities of the Atlantic Commonwealth.

Whereas, whole milk and 2% milk are healthy options when given in healthy servings.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Atlantic Commonwealth,

###Section I. Short Title

This Act shall be referred to as "Whole Milk in Atlantic Commonwealth Schools Act."

###Section II. Definitions

Whole Milk — Milk containing at least 3% milk fat. The term also includes any milk that has been flavored. 2% Milk — Milk containing 2% milk fat. The term also includes any milk that has been flavored. “Atlantic Commonwealth Milk” — raw milk produced by the milking of cows physically located within the geographic borders of the Atlantic Commonwealth, that is also transported to a dairy processing plant located within the geographic borders of the Atlantic Commonwealth and processed as fluid milk into containers intended for customers and students.

###Section III. Returning Whole Milk and 2% Milk to School Meals

All Atlantic Commonwealth Schools, grades K-12, shall provide Atlantic Commonwealth Whole Milk and Atlantic Commonwealth 2% milk as options for students with every meal.

###Section VI. Coverage under Free Lunch

Atlantic Commonwealth Whole Milk and Atlantic Commonwealth 2% Milk shall be eligible and covered under the state-ran free lunch program.

###Section V. Duties of the Commissioner of Education

The Commissioner of Education shall notify the superintendents of each Atlantic Commonwealth school of the provisions of this act. The Commissioner of Education shall ensure the enforcement of this act.

###Section VI. Plain English This act will require all public schools within the Atlantic Commonwealth to provide the option of Atlantic Commonwealth Whole Milk or Atlantic Commonwealth 2% Milk for all students with every meal.

###Section VII. Enactment

This bill shall take effect ninety days following signing.

Authored and Sponsored by: Chris Frost /u/JarlFrosty (I)

7th Assembly

Bill results: Vote on Speaker

Hello! Here are the results from the most recent voting session.

Speaker:

Tarkin15 - 4

_MyHouseIsOnFire_ - 3

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Congratulations Speaker /u/Tarkin15

/u/MyHouseIsOnFire becomes minority leader

After reviewing the letter from local historian Bobbi Reno of East Greenbush related to Pvt. Samuel Helm's execution for desertion in late August of 1813. After reviewing the historical and modern definition of desertion as outlined in Article 85 of the UCMJ, it is without a doubt that I believe Pvt. Samuel Helm was wrongfully sentenced and executed for such.

According to records from the War of 1812, Pvt. Samuel Helm was listed as AWOL on October 2nd, 1812, in which he returned to muster rolls on October 22nd, 1812. Pvt. Samuel Helm was not charged or court-martialed for this incident until July of 1813. He was tried in late August of 1813 and executed the same day. Samuel Helm should not have been charged and sentenced for desertion, as he returned to his post on his own accord and, with such, should have been charged with absence without leave. Absence without Leave is and was not punishable by death.

With such in mind, by the power granted to me under the Constitution of the Atlantic Commonwealth, I grant this posthumous pardon for Pvt. Samuel Helms. Pvt. Samuel Helm's body will be relocated to a proper local cemetery, where he shall receive a military funeral with full honors and a proper headstone.

I hope Pvt. Samuel Helms can rest easy this July 4th, the 247th birthday of this beautiful nation, that he fought to defend. Happy Independence Day to the rest of you, and may God Bless these United States and the Atlantic Commonwealth.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yE_JDnp65uKzdqZLZHn5Fv3Ho_Zblp6HLYwZzUgFAmU/edit?usp=sharing

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XLmG76XwVw48Wa1C5klP1PlLkWQtFrlGCM\_Y5eUbP1E/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yE\_JDnp65uKzdqZLZHn5Fv3Ho\_Zblp6HLYwZzUgFAmU/edit?usp=sharing

To the Assembly of the Atlantic Commonwealth,

As Governor of the Atlantic Commonwealth, I nominate /u/Model-BigBigBoss as the Attorney General of the Atlantic Commonwealth.

Letter to the Assembly:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H5P26sBOsrH_MZqCaZhKX1SiXuHtrId5OamZ0iFEJWo/edit?usp=sharing

To the Assembly of the Atlantic Commonwealth,

As Governor of the Atlantic Commonwealth, I nominate /u/Somali-Pirate-Lvl100 as the Chief Justice of the Atlantic Commonwealth.

Letter to the Assembly:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oLrdC496htFO3Il9cRkvjtCsiF\_VDxQM4i3uJIRjVBA/edit?usp=sharing

I am Jason and I will be resuming clerking for this great Atlantic State. Many of you will know me already, whether it is from the elections team or my couple years as governor, so lets just jump into it. Onto the formal things we must go over.

Schedule:

There will be four stages of each cycle and one cycle every few weeks. Here is the overview:

• Stage 1: New bill debates and motions thread
• Stage 2: Motion Votes (if needed)
• Stage 3: Floor Votes
• Stage 4: Rest

All stages will begin around 7 AM ET and last for 48 hours, with the rest day being the only exception as a 24 hour stage.

The following days will be when each stage begins and ends.

• Stage 1: Monday [7:AM ET]/Wednesday [7:AM ET]
• Stage 2: Wednesday [7:AM ET] /Friday [7:AM ET]
• Stage 3: Friday [7:AM ET]/Sunday [7:AM ET]
• Stage 4: Sunday [7:AM ET]/Monday [7:AM ET]

Explanation of each stage can be found here.

Bylaws

The Atlantic Commonwealth, as well as the other four states of r/ModelUSGov, follow a certain set of bylaws known as the universal state bylaws, or the USB. This is the meta guide which we have to follow, similar to the canon constitution. The USB can be found here.

Note, USB will be treated as a guide for disputes. It may not be followed to a T, (see scheduling for example).

Docketing and Bills

Atlantic is an open docket state, which means all players can submit bills to our docket. Note however, that only incumbent assemblypeople, elected (or confirmed) members of the state executive, and justices of the Atlantic Court can introduce constitutional amendments to Atlantic. To submit bills, please submit on THIS FORM and ping me in this thread with the bill name.

Reddit formatting for bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments can be found here

The Clerks have the right to strike or not accept legislation for not being reddit formatted, not being submitted properly, or any other reason we deem fit. You may appeal to the Head State Clerk (/u/CryDefiance) if you disagree with the decision. All decisions by the Head State Clerk are final.

Oaths of Office NOTE: All assemblypeople, the Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor MUST take the oath, even if they are returning from the last session

All assemblypeople, the Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor must take the following oath of office:

“I, [username], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the Atlantic Commonwealth, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of assemblyperson, according to the best of my ability.”

At the end, you can add a “so help me god” or anything like that, I don’t care. You WILL NOT be allowed to vote if you have not sworn in. If you’re a replacement, you do not need to swear in.

Replacements

All replacements, done by creation of vacancy due to resignation or being infracted out, should be put on this thread. Please do so quickly so we can edit the sheet and automods.

All assemblymembers must be sworn in (or replaced) before the amendment period starts for each bill cycle.

Discord, Master Spreadsheet, and other important links

This is all important links you’ll need this term:

• r/ModelNortheastState (this subreddit): Where all bills are put up for debate, as well as results, executive actions, and more
• r/ModelNortheastChamber: Where all motions are proposed, as well as voting on bills
• r/ModelNortheastCourts: The home of our lovely supreme court - give them a hello from time to time.
• Atlantic Commonwealth Constitution: This is a link to the constitution that myself, alongside the fellow clerks, update with any constitutional amendments
• Atlantic Master Spreadsheet: This contains the voting record of the assembly, as well as the docket, executive register, and other cool features
• Atlantic Commonwealth Discord Server: A canon/non-canon place for more direct communication between Atlanteans.
• Universal State Bylaws (USB): These are the bylaws, like I stated before.
• Bill Submission Thread: Where all legislation must be confirmed before Merrily or myself docket it.

Motions, Tabling, Rushing:

All motions are to be performed in this thread. All tabling and rushing is also to be in this thread. You are required to ping the clerks when a motion has received enough signatories or tabling, rushing, or other speaker actions, are carried out.

Questions?

If you have any questions, feel free to let myself know in the Discord in #contact-clerks. Besides that, welcome to the term.

The following Executive Order is hereby issued,

E.O.11: Proclamation of School Choice Week

I am Jay (or House, Tweek, Fire, Static, Jason) and I will be resuming clerking for this great Atlantic State. I am one of your Atlantic Senators. I have also played as a governor for 2 years, assemblyperson and pre-reset Senator. Now onto the formal things we must go over.

Schedule:

There will be four stages of each cycle and one cycle per week. Here is the overview:

• Stage 1: New bill debates and motions thread
• Stage 2: Motion Votes (if needed)
• Stage 3: Floor Votes
• Stage 4: Rest

All stages will begin around 7 AM ET and last for 48 hours, with the rest day being the only exception as a 24 hour stage.

The following days will be when each stage begins and ends.

• Stage 1: Monday [7:AM ET]/Wednesday [7:AM ET]
• Stage 2: Wednesday [7:AM ET] /Friday [7:AM ET]
• Stage 3: Friday [7:AM ET]/Sunday [7:AM ET]
• Stage 4: Sunday [7:AM ET]/Monday [7:AM ET]

Explanation of each stage can be found here.

Bylaws

The Atlantic Commonwealth, as well as the other four states of r/ModelUSGov, follow a certain set of bylaws known as the universal state bylaws, or the USB. This is the meta guide which we have to follow, similar to the canon constitution. The USB can be found here.

Note, USB will be treated as a guide for disputes. It may not be followed to a T, (see scheduling for example).

Docketing and Bills

Atlantic is an open docket state, which means all players can submit bills to our docket. Note however, that only incumbent assemblypeople, elected (or confirmed) members of the state executive, and justices of the Atlantic Court can introduce constitutional amendments to Atlantic. To submit bills, please submit on THIS FORM and ping me in this thread with the bill name.

Reddit formatting for bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments can be found here

The Clerks have the right to strike or not accept legislation for not being reddit formatted, not being submitted properly, or any other reason we deem fit. You may appeal to the Head State Clerk (/u/CryDefiance ) if you disagree with the decision. All decisions by the Head State Clerk are final.

Oaths of Office NOTE: All assemblypeople, the Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor MUST take the oath, even if they are returning from the last session

All assemblypeople, the Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor must take the following oath of office:

“I, [username], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the Atlantic Commonwealth, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of assemblyperson, according to the best of my ability.”

At the end, you can add a “so help me god” or anything like that, I don’t care. You WILL NOT be allowed to vote if you have not sworn in. If you’re a replacement, you do not need to swear in.

Replacements

All replacements, done by creation of vacancy due to resignation or being infracted out, should be put on this thread. Please do so quickly so we can edit the sheet and automods.

All assemblymembers must be sworn in (or replaced) before the amendment period starts for each bill cycle.

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Discord, Master Spreadsheet, and other important links

This is all important links you’ll need this term:

• r/ModelNortheastState (this subreddit): Where all bills are put up for debate, as well as results, executive actions, and more
• r/ModelNortheastChamber: Where all motions are proposed, as well as voting on bills
• r/ModelNortheastCourts: The home of our lovely supreme court - give them a hello from time to time.
• Atlantic Commonwealth Constitution: This is a link to the constitution that myself, alongside the fellow clerks, update with any constitutional amendments
• Atlantic Master Spreadsheet: This contains the voting record of the assembly, as well as the docket, executive register, and other cool features
• Atlantic Commonwealth Discord Server: A canon/non-canon place for more direct communication between Atlanteans.
• Universal State Bylaws (USB): These are the bylaws, like I stated before.
• Bill Submission Thread: Where all legislation must be confirmed before Merrily or myself docket it.

Motions, Tabling, Rushing:

All motions are to be performed in this thread. All tabling and rushing is also to be in this thread. You are required to ping the clerks when a motion has received enough signatories or tabling, rushing, or other speaker actions, are carried out.

Questions?

If you have any questions, feel free to let myself know in the Discord in #contact-clerks. Besides that, welcome to the term.

Well folks, I'm back to appoint another U.S. Senator. Clearly I'm not getting any better at this part of the job, or perhaps my appointees are playing tricks on me. Thankfully, I know for absolute certain that this next appointee will not disappoint the people of the Atlantic Commonwealth. One of Atlantics longest serving public servants, certainly in the state executive if not overall.

He has shown leadership on the issue of renewable energy and addressing climate change in pragmatic and sensible ways. He has shown he has a firm grip on any number of issues, but most of all he has shown his deep love and devotion for the Atlantic Commonwealth. I believe he will take this devotion to the U.S. Senate with renewed rigor and I pray he succeeds in his endeavors.

Therefore it is my pleasure to appoint /u/MyHouseIsOnFire to the United States Senate for the Atlantic Commonwealth.

Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice... I can't get fooled again.

Forever I am,
Superpacman04

I issue the following directive.

/u/seldom237

The following executive order is hereby issued,

Executive Order 10: Reorganizing the Executive Departments

To the Members of the Atlantic Commonwealth Assembly,

I am returning A.B. 103. without my signature.

Whilst I am a pet owner myself, I think it is highly inappropriate to spend tax dollars to fund dog shelters that will inevitably become a retirement home for pets who can't find a true home. Surely, you would not expect me to go to the voters and have to explain why I've given $50 million to animal shelters so that they can house animals until their expiration date.

I am concerned that this will also feed into the already problematic overpopulation of stray pets in our communities, except instead of on the streets they'll be eating gourmet food in a state funded cradle-to-grave animal home. It seems quite absurd to me and I think we can agree on that.

A.B. 103. is hereby vetoed.

Forever I am,
Superpacman04

Greeting's Atlantic Assemblypersons and general civilians.

Close it!

The current legislative session has ended and the 5th assembly is officially closed. The assembly is expected to open on August 20rd, 2022 at 8am. This date is not official due to the need to wait for state election results. All returning assemblypersons will be expected to swear in again if reelected.

Up Next

When the state reopens, the assembly will vote on a speaker, minority leader, and vote on a rule set. If the rules of the assembly are not made, the previous rules will remain in effect.

Assembly Statistics

Oldest Assemblymember: Skullduggery12
Newest Assemblymember: -Pelican

What Can I do Now?

Right now, outside of campaigning, you can write legislation and submit them to this link. Legislation submitted now will count for the 6th Assembly. Clerk copies will not be made until August 20rd, 2022 at 8am. If you have any questions in regards to legislation, or if you face legislation filing issues, you may ask on or after August 20rd, 2022 at 8am.

With this, the Governor and Lt. Governor may also submit Executive Orders, Directives and take executive actions. Unlike legislation, clerk copies will be made at earliest accessibility. All mods will count for the 6th assembly.

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are allowed to sign/veto bills. If the governor vetoes a bill, the newly elected assembly may move to override it during the second voting session of the assembly.

Clerk Note

Thank you everyone for a great term and I hope to see many people return for the next assembly.

Feedback

To give feedback on this term, please DM me or reach out to me on Discord at static#8263.

Bill results: Vote on Speaker, AB103 AB104 AB105

Hello! Here are the results from the most recent voting session.

A.B. 103 No Kill-Shelters Act**:**
Aye - 2
Nay - 0
Abstain - 4
No Vote - 1 (vacant - DEM)

The bill passes. Governor /u/superpacman04 your action is needed!

Results of A.B. 104 Interstate 100 Act:
Aye - 2
Nay - 4
Abstain - 0
No Vote - 1 (vacant - DEM)

The bill fails.

Results of A.B. 105 Indigenous People's Support Act**:**
Aye - 2
Nay - 4
Abstain - 0
No Vote - 1 (vacant - DEM)

The bill fails.

The state is closed until after the election. See the closing announcement for more information.

The Directive can be found here.