List of passed Legislation in The Terran Republic

This article outlines key successful policy events and bills of the Republic signe into law. Budgets are not incuded.

2535

The Tazzyn Treaty

in 2535 The Republic signs a historic treaty with the Tazzyn Empire, firmly entering their sphere and giving the Tazzyn permission to set up a base in Republic territory. More than forty billion adjusted dollars in aid had been promised in return for the treaty, which ensures the Republic will stay out of the Dhau sphere. The Treaty, proposed by The SDP came in response to the previously rejected Dhau deal.

The 1st Amendment

Brought forward by the SDP Party, the 1st Ammendment introduced a framework for how a State may leave the Republic

1)A planet or system that is a current member of the Republic may officially withdraw from the republic after a successful vote of public support of over 75% majority with at least 60% voter turn out.
2)Planets or Systems leaving will have to pay back with either:

A 50% equivalent of all federal funding and social spending received in the past 10 years with a payment plan agreed before separation by the Senate.

A Lump Sum as agreed upon before separation by the Senate.

3)The Planet or System that votes to withdraw shall notify the Senate of its intention, to which the senate shall negotiate and conclude an agreement with that State, setting out the arrangements for its withdrawal (inclusive of the terms in Section 2)

The amendment drew considerate criticism from members of Valiant and the Isolationist parties, but eventually passed with the support of The Centrist Party

The 2nd Amendment

Proposed by Valiant, and with broad support, the 2nd amendment was brought in to provide grater flexibility for member states of the Republic to control the size and compositions of their own Navy.

Republic worlds may have their own fleets but each ship must be registered with class and armament with the Republic Military

Political commentators at the time point to how this amendment to The Free Worlds Republic Constitution may have been key to Vanheim becoming a member state.

2545

Foreign & Corrupt Influences Act (FCI Act)

The isolationist party brought forward a bill to "ensure the security of Republic elections, in the words of party member Morse Cutbill.

1) Overhauling Republic Campaign Finance Laws to prevent any donations or involvement in Republic politics by individuals who are not Republic citizens or organizations which are not headquartered on Republic worlds. Acting as an agent for a foreign power/individual (ie: acting as a front for them) is illegal. 2) Establishing a cap on spending by or on behalf of any political party during a given election. Cap to be set at 4W per party for the General Assembly race, and 2W per party for each Governor or Senate race . All parties to submit complete accounts to the Electoral Ombudsman.

The bill passed after some amendments where made to the initial proposal following opposition from both the Valiant Party and the Social Democratic Party regarding the initial funding cap of '2W per party in a 10 year period'

Vice President

President Inkerman brought forward plans to introduce A Vice-President. The bill was passed with little opposition, with only a few members of the house feeling it was of little need and importance.

The 3rd Amendment

As part of the Vice President Bill, the 3rd amendment was also passed, enshrining the position within the Free Worlds Republic Constitution

An office of the Vice President is created which shall replace the President if they die or leave office. The Vice President shall also preside over the Senate and break tied votes.

The 4th Amendment

This amendment will ensure that all members of the Republic may fill the top executive role of their government by whatever means they wish according to their own laws on their planet. This law ensures that planetary governors may be:

• Elected by universal suffrage
• Elected by an electoral college
• Elected by a closed door committee
• Appointed by a committee
• Hereditary appointment

This amendment further enshrines the right for a planetary government to be appointed by whatever means is determined by the planet itself. The Republic legislative branch cannot interfere except where:

• The world has risen in rebellion against the Republic
• The governor has been convicted of a serious crime in the Republic courts
• Due to national security of the Republic

Mars Membership Treaty

The hotly debated Mars membership treaty, after some revisions was passed by the cabinet, allowing Mars to join the Republic following a vote on Mars with the vote to join the Republic at 69%.

Eden Membership Treaty

The Eden Membership treaty was brough forward and passed by the Cabinet, allowing Eden to become a member of the Republic

1. Eden receives the earmarked 10 wealth from the Republic
2. Eden is granted an exception to foreign power treaties for the base with the Tazzyn. Once the treaty is up for renewal the Republic senate can veto it if it choses.
3. Eden's planetary government is not subject to any future Republic restrictions on how the government is selected.

DNA Travel Check

Following on from intel suggesting Zzenddi infiltration throughout Republic government, discussion began regarding conducting DNA checks for those travelling between Terran Worlds in an attempt to detect any Zzenddi infiltrators. The bill, brought forward by The Valiant Party had support from The Isolationist Party, Vishnu Elpis and The Social Democratic Party with opposition regarding the bills overreach was raised by Gurava and Major Caerson Fife.

2550

2555

Campaign Finance Bill of 2555

Proposed by Senator Obediah Heache (VE

The Bill puts a limit all spending by political parties to no more than 5 billion adjusted dollars (5W) per ten year period and ban all PAC money.

The bill passed, after much debate, with 71 in support, objection from Valiant Party and the Isolationist Party abstaining.

2560

Increase of Corporation Taxes

Brought ahead of the 2560 budget by the Vishnu Elpis led Treasury following pressure from members of the left from Gurava and The SDP
VE where given a free-vote , 8 reps voted FOR and 8 reps voted AGAINST. The bill still managed to pass and was the groundwork for the 2560 budget that brought about a great increase on taxes on large corporations.

Empower the Senate Oversight Committee Hearing "Glasshouse" affair

Proposed by Senators in light of the Glasshouse affair The proposal was supported across the board by the Senate

Amendment to the 2560 Campaign Finance Bill

Proposed by Governor Lysander Moreland

Amendment to the 2660 Campaign Finance bill - Enablement of party policy spending bill (EPPS) The Campaign finance bill of 2660 limited campaign spending for the 10 year election period to 5 billion adjusted dollars. This bill amends the previous bill to call out an exclusion for spending for party building, and spreading the awareness of parties policies unconnected to direct election activities.
Under EPPS, material that does not include the below language, or variations of will be considered exempt from the Campaign finance law of 2660
"Vote for" "Elect" "Support" "Cast your ballot for" "Candidate name for office" "Vote against" "Defeat" "Reject" or any variations thereof
This is intended to allow parties to advocate for their message across the republic, ensuring a robust debate around ideas.

The bill received overwhelming support from the political right and was able to succeed with the support of The Social Democratic Party

2565

Emergency Powers Act of 2565

In light of the 2nd Zzendi War, the Cabinet, with the aid of Governor Moreland proposed powers to clarify the expansion of executive power during the war.

Emergency Powers Act 2565 (1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the President may by Order make such Regulations (in this Act referred to as "Defence Regulations") as appear to them to be necessary or expedient for securing the public safety, the defence of the realm, the maintenance of public order and the efficient prosecution of any war [in which] the President may be engaged, and for maintaining supplies and services essential to the life of the community. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by the preceding subsection, Defence Regulations may, so far as appears to the President in Council to be necessary or expedient for any of the purposes mentioned in that subsection:- (a) Make provision for the apprehension, trial, and punishment of persons offending against the Regulations and for the detention of persons whose detention appears to the Secretary of State to be expedient in the interests of the public safety or the defence of the realm; (b) authorise - (i) the taking of possession or control, on behalf of the Republic, of any property or undertaking; (Monetary recompense to be later issued if necessary) (ii) the acquisition, on behalf of the Republic, of any property other than land; (c) authorise the entering and searching of any premises; and (d) provide for amending any enactment, for suspending the operation of any enactment, and for applying any enactment with or without modification. (3) These provisions of this Act shall cease to apply after 1 year of the passage of this act of the last reaffirmment, whichever comes later (a) The General Assembly may reaffirm this Act by passing a simple majority vote to that effect.

The bill passed unanimously passed the general assembly.

2570

The Dhaka Agreement

The Dhaka Agreement was signed in March 2570 by all major parties and a new Unity cabinet was announced. President Meagher confirmed by Executive Orders that she was "suspending all Federal elections" and transferring the power of the Presidency to General Groff, which took place on March 31, 2570.
Propsed by Senator Morse Cut

Noting the many political disagreements between the various parties of the Republic. Noting that there is disagreement on how well the Republic has prepared for this threat, and the reasons for this.
Noting that the Zzendi invasion poses an existential threat to all Terrans, which must be defeated at all costs.
We the undersigned pledge:
1) to suspend regular elections to the General Assembly and Senate.
2) to form a Unity Cabinet under the leadership of General Groff, the structure of which is given in Appendix A.
3) to maintain this cabinet for the duration of the war.
4) to maintain cabinet discipline, and to present at all times a unified front to the people of the Republic.
5) to dissolve this government immediately at the conclusion of the war in order to allow new elections.
6) to ensure that prior to that election, any and all intelligence and government records pertaining to contact with the Zzendi, the Zzendi threat, and the government response to said threat is declassified in full and released to the public.
Appendix A - Cabinet Structure President - General Aston Groff (IND) Vice President - Henderson Loke (GUR) War - Dr Eluetheria-01 Ashpool (VAL) Treasury - Lucinda Maizeland (ISO) Foreign - Pearce Mooreland (RCP) Attorney General - TBC (LIB) Civil Defence - Hayley Rush (SDP) Information - Rosby Crockett (RHC) Intelligence - Baize Watkins (VE)

The EEA and Hate Speech bill 2570:

Proposed by the Social Democratic Party and the RCP, This bill guarantees full equality for all sapient citizens of the Republic, regardless of origin (biological, artificial, or other). This bill will also make any defined hate speech a criminal offence.

Hate speech will be defined as: "abusive or threatening speech or writing that expresses prejudice on the basis of ethnicity, biological race, biological status, religion, sexual orientation, or similar grounds."
This act will empower judges to apply unlimited fines and a ban on seeking political office on offenders.
Political parties that breach the rules repeatedly can be referred to the Court of Appeals (or other place) and banned from being allowed onto the ballot, subject to a future appeal not sooner than ten years.
Persons or organizations making breaches can receive a custodial sentence or unlimited fines.