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Bill: Senate Resolution 234: Department of Peace Revitalization Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Federal Independent Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: June 3079
Description[?]:
| SR 234: DPRA --------------------- Department of Peace Revitalization Act Proposed By: Federal Independent Party Authored By: Senator Reggie Armande (Fuwan) Introduction Explanation: This Resolution would effectively revitalize and amend the existing Department of Peace in order to modernize the current system and allow it to function to its full potential. Article I: Senate Findings Section 1) The Senate finds that under the current system, the Department of Peace has fallen into disuse for years, with only one Minister of Peace holding the office in 500 years. Section 2) The Senate finds that under the current system, the Department of Peace is not properly enforcing its mission which it is bound to do by law approved and made official by the Senate. Section 3) The Senate finds that under the current system, the Department of Peace has mitigating factors and legal coding that no longer is acceptable to modern Solentian standards. Section 4) The Senate finds that a new piece of legislation specifically addressing the Department of Peace is required in order to allow it to function effectively through amendments. Article II: Definitions Section 1) Senate Warden is also known interchangeably as the Head of Government of Solentia or simply Head of Government. Section 2) Supreme President is also known interchangeably as the Head of Sate of Solentia or simply Head of State Section 3) Senate is also known interchangeably as the legislature of Solentia or simply legislature. Article III: Department Purpose Section 1) The purpose of the revision and revitalization of the Department of Peace is to overhaul a system that may largely be considered broken. Despite the current existence of the Department of Peace, only one administration has utilized the Department. Section 2) The current legislation does not accurately reflect the accepted standards for legislative approval the Senate upholds today. The existing law calls for a complete 100% Senate vote to override the Minister of Peace's war veto, something modern standards deem unreasonable. Section 3) The current legislation will continue to be neglected despite holding weight of law and must be revamped in order to produce its full potential. Article IV: Department Powers Section 1) The Department of Peace is granted the power of war intervention in the case of the Senate, Minister of Defense, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senate Warden, and Supreme President approving mobilization of the Solentian Military for conflict. (S1, a) -------------- The Minister of Peace may issue a writ of intervention declaring a declaration of war void within 9 months of the original act by the aforementioned parties. (S1, b) -------------- The Minister of Peace's writ of intervention may be overridden by the Senate with 2/3 of the vote, or 67% of the sitting Senate. Section 2) The Department of Peace is granted the power to tackle poverty and alleviate social ills particularly prominent among Solentians. It shall work in conjunction with the Ministry of Health & Social Services in alleviating drug related issues, crime, and social rehabilitation. The Department shall also attempt to work as an advocate for democratic voting rights and governmental participation by sponsoring get-out-the-vote programs and systems that further encourage aforementioned activity. Section 3) The Department of Peace is granted the power to work internationally to resolve crises and issues of human rights abuses in foreign nations. The Department of Peace must work with a mission directing its agenda that calls for a world of human rights, social justice, and peace to end conflict. Section 4) The Department of Peace is expected to be consulted and take part in any debate regarding the event of the Federal Republic taking part in international conflict and war. The Supreme President, Senate Warden, Ministry of Defense, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are expected to share vital information and classified security briefings with the Department of Peace. Article V: Minister of Peace Section 1) The Minister of Peace shall be the chief official given the responsibility of overseeing and directing the Department. Section 2) The Minister of Peace shall be given the powers and duties that pertain to already existing Ministries in the cabinet, respective to his/her own department. Section 3) The Minister of Peace shall have the final say and decision in Department matters. Article VI: Office Succession Section 1) The Minister of Peace shall be nominated and appointed by the Supreme President of the Federal Republic of Solentia. The Supreme President may nominate and appoint a candidate to replace the incumbent Minister of Peace two years before his term is over and if approved by the Senate, the candidate shall become the Minister of Peace upon the incumbent's term expiring. Section 2) The Minister of Peace shall be considered, debated, and finally confirmed/rejected by the Senate. The Senate shall need 50% + 1 to confirm the candidate for Minister of Peace. Section 3) The Minister of Peace shall serve a 20 year term that shall be no shorter nor longer than the amount named. In the case of the Minister resigning, dying, or retiring, the Supreme President and Senate are bound to replace the incumbent to ensure no vacancy. Section 4) The Minister of Peace may be impeached by the Senate if it feels an absolute need to vacate the office and replace the incumbent with a new Minister. The Senate must partake in debate, publish a list of reasons as to why impeachment is necessitated, and vote with 2/3, or 67%, in favor of impeaching and removing the Minister. The debate must last at least a year and the list published within the timeframe. Article VII: Appropriation of Funding Section 1) The Department of Peace shall receive its operating budget from an appropriation of funds though the Ministry of Foreign Affair's allocated budget. The amount appropriated for the purpose of the operation of the Department of Peace shall be decided through a base percentage of 25%. This shall mandate that 25% of the Ministry of Foreign Affair's operating budget be granted to the Department of Peace. Article VIII: Status Section 1) Through passage of Senate Resolution 234: Department of Peace Revitalization Act, the Senate hereby adopts the language within this resolution as the full force and weight of law and as binding. Article IX: Rules Section 1) This resolution requires 2/3 of the sitting Senate in order to attain passage and achieve status as law. Section 2) This resolution is a binding piece of law and shall require a full 2/3 of the sitting Senate in order to repeal its status as law. This resolution, upon becoming law, will remain in place until a piece of legislation specifically addressing its existence overturns it. |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 03:49:02, February 15, 2011 CET | From |  Federal Independent Party | To | Debating the Senate Resolution 234: Department of Peace Revitalization Act |
| Message | We are open to debate and discussion over the provisions of this bill. To succeed and encourage passage, we are willing to negotiate compromises. FIP Minority Leader Jay Thesmond |
| Date | 05:18:39, February 15, 2011 CET | From | Conservative Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Senate Resolution 234: Department of Peace Revitalization Act |
| Message | "Mr. Premier, The CPS is unsure as to whether or not it can support Article IV Sections 2 and 3. These articles seem to delegate redundant powers to the Ministry of Peace, and are duties best left to their respective ministries. I yield." Sheila Harrison, Minister of Internal Affairs, CPS Chairman |
| Date | 14:26:49, February 15, 2011 CET | From | Coalition for National Unity [CNU] | To | Debating the Senate Resolution 234: Department of Peace Revitalization Act |
| Message | "The Unionists, as always, approve and support the Department of Peace." Jake Ellohbrough, Vice-Chancellor (SPC) |
| Date | 04:33:01, February 16, 2011 CET | From | Conservative Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Senate Resolution 234: Department of Peace Revitalization Act |
| Message | "Mr. Premier, Upon further consideration, the CPS has decided to 'stop being a pain in the butt and just support the DoP.' I yield." Sheila Harrison OOC: :P |
| Date | 06:19:49, February 16, 2011 CET | From | Federal Independent Party | To | Debating the Senate Resolution 234: Department of Peace Revitalization Act |
| Message | Firstly, I would like to thank the Unionists for their long-standing appreciation and support for this vital extension of the federal cabinet. Secondly, I am happy to see the CPS has decided to throw its support behind this legislation. We hope others will do the same. FIP Senator Reggie Armande |
| Date | 19:26:47, February 19, 2011 CET | From | Labour Party | To | Debating the Senate Resolution 234: Department of Peace Revitalization Act |
| Message | We are proud to be on record as re-establishing the federal Department of Peace. As Supreme President Fay is now in office, the Federal Independent Party can count the President as a staunch ally in reactivating this arm of the government. Senator Brandon Helmkamp SDP Vice Chancellor |
| Date | 22:31:32, February 20, 2011 CET | From | Federal Independent Party | To | Debating the Senate Resolution 234: Department of Peace Revitalization Act |
| Message | I am ecstatic to see the Department of Peace pass. This is truly a great moment in the history of the Senate. FIP Senator Reggie Armande |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 301 | |||||||
| no | Total Seats: 4 | |||||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 120 |
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