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A Bill to Govern the Establishment of Colonies
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| Senator_Finbar | Date: Saturday, 08 March 14, 7:01 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Senators, I propose this bill because a situation has arisen in which a dispute between two predominantly Human species over a colony world in the Kanz Sector—I refer to Alderaanian and Lorrdian claims to the planet Jerne—is potentially threatening the very existence of the indigenous Jerni species. The Jerni are endangered and rarely seen, even on Jerne. It is quite possible the species is already extinct. We simply don't know. But the transplantation of a large Alderaanian population to Jerne can only further endanger this species and its culture. None of the Humans on either side of this dispute in the Senate have even once mentioned the Jerni species, or expressed the slightest concern for their survival.
The bill I propose would require a majority of the Senate to recognize any newly-established colonies. This would have many benefits, from protecting endangered species such as the Jerni to resolving conflicting claims to colonies and possibly preventing war. And so I present to you this bill to govern the establishment of colonies.
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Be it adopted by the Senate of the Galactic Republic, it shall be hereby resolved:
1.) No Republic member planet may claim as a colony (or assert any other form of non-military jurisdiction over) another inhabited world or extra-sectoral territory without the recognition of the Senate, nor issue any "decrees," "proclamations," or other measures purporting to govern the resources or inhabitants of the world or territory, beyond such measures as are necessary for the protection of any citizens of the member planet residing on such a world or territory, including any military personnel residing in barracks and engaged in lawful operations there.
2.) Senate recognition shall be by simple majority vote.
3.) The Senate may additionally require resource-sharing or other such arrangements as a condition of Senate recognition.
4.) Colonies (or similar jurisdictional claims) established prior to 6 standard months before the adoption of this act shall be exempt.
5.) Nothing in this act shall be understood to limit a Republic member planet's legal authority to govern its legally-recognized colony worlds in accordance with previously-established laws on the governance of colonies.
Finbar
Senator of Mon Calamari Space
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| Aine_Ciaran | Date: Sunday, 09 March 14, 5:38 AM | Message # 2 |
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| This is a very well thought out and reasonable proposal, Senator. Especially with the disagreement regarding Jerne hanging over so many. Chandrila votes in favor.
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| Crown_Prince_Ordan | Date: Sunday, 09 March 14, 11:49 PM | Message # 3 |
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| I believe current legislation governs the Colonization of worlds...
We do not plan on transplanting a significant population to Jerne, nor are we officially colonizing it. Rather putting it under our protection so that it might develop under the tutelage of a benevolent benefactor such as Alderaan. We would welcome a Mon Calamari delegation to come and assist our ecological mission to monitor and where possible protect the endangered and perhaps extinct locals.
We would note article 4 is unconstitutional, as you cannot make something illegal prior to the passage of an act. I vote against the act as it stands and until the necessity of it is explained..
His Most Royal and Secular Majesty Henrik III
By the Providence of the Universe, of the Sovereign World of Alderaan, of Avirandel, Delaya, Avishan and Raisa and of His other Realms and Territories, Prince-Regent. Head of the Alderaaan Sector Commonwealth, Defender of Secularism and Steward of the Commenor Run. &c
Representative of Alderaan in the Galactic Senate.
King of the Grizmallt System
Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee
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| Senator_Finbar | Date: Monday, 10 March 14, 0:38 AM | Message # 4 |
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| I am grateful for your vote, Senator Ciaran.
Senator Ordan, I didn't notice just now whether you disagree with the bill or not. I do see your concern on Article 4, but I don't believe this is an ex post facto bill. Without Article 4, all colonies could be subject to Senate recognition―we don't want this, as most colonies have been long-established and widely-accepted by the galactic community. But surely colonies established (or purported to be established) within the last 6 months and may not be widely-accepted by the galactic community should indeed be subject to Senate recognition as I propose it here. This is simply a new requirement to which colonies older than 6 months would be exempt.
Note also that Article 5 makes sure that this bill doesn't conflict with existing law on the governance of colonies in any way, shape, or form.
Finbar
Senator of Mon Calamari Space
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| Senator_Cynum | Date: Monday, 10 March 14, 0:57 AM | Message # 5 |
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| I propose that the scope of this act be limited to systems within existing Republic Sectors.
Surely it is extraterritoriality and the worst sort of infraction of rights to prohibit settlement in space outside of our own sectors?
I also believe the ex-post-facto section of this bill ought to be removed along with a modification of it's scope.
Then I will be willing to vote in favour of this act.
Senator Prentiss Cynum
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Senator for the Trade Federation
Chair of the Trade Commission
Chair of the Security Committee
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| Senator_Finbar | Date: Monday, 10 March 14, 11:55 AM | Message # 6 |
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| Again I simply don't agree with the ex post facto characterization of this bill. I'm confident the constitutionality of this bill would be upheld in court if necessary. (And if I'm wrong, then the bill is struck down. So there is no reason to oppose it on ex post facto grounds.)
With respect to your other point, the bill only applies to a Republic member world claiming a colony or territory outside of its own sector. Beyond this, no distinction is made where such a colony or territory is located, whether inside the Republic or not. Republic law exists wherever there are Republic citizens, and thus if a Republic world is establishing a colony outside of the Republic, it is bringing Republic law and standards with it.
Note however the bill doesn't apply to the Trade Federation in any case.
Finbar
Senator of Mon Calamari Space
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Monday, 10 March 14, 11:25 PM | Message # 7 |
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| An excellent bill, Senator Finbar. The wisdom we have seen from the Mon Calamari is, as always, exceptional.
Lorrd votes in favor.
Roman Lekpin
Former Senator, Lorrd (100 BBY-92 BBY)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Zaizhi_Kongming | Date: Thursday, 13 March 14, 0:04 AM | Message # 8 |
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| Senator Finbar has put to rest my concerns on the matter of ex post facto. I vote In Favor of this legislation.
Zaizhi Kongming
Senator of Duro and the Duro Sector
Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Admiral of the Fleet, Duro Navy
Admiral of the Coreworlds
Former Commandant of the Judicial Forces
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| Chancellor_Kruus | Date: Saturday, 22 March 14, 11:02 AM | Message # 9 |
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| I naturally vote In favour of this reasonable motion.
Chancellor Luneray Kruus
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Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic
President of the Senate &c
Representative of the People of the Humbarine Sector
Trade Baron
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| Senator_Pryce | Date: Friday, 28 March 14, 11:35 AM | Message # 10 |
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| As there appears to be nothing further, the vote is now closed and the bill passes with 83% in favor and 17% opposed.
Jaso Pryce
Senator of Metellos and Supreme Chancellor Emeritus
Chairman of the Internal Activities Committee
Esteemed Member of the Trade Commission
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