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Humanitarian Reserves Act
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| Exar_Ray | Date: Thursday, 16 Aug 2012, 2:11 PM | Message # 1 |
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| While we have been blessed thus far to not have any planet suffering at the hands of galactic nature... there will come a time that disaster will strike a planet and render it unable to serve it's citizens for a while. Therefore, I have come up with a piece of legislation that would help ease those in suffering. I present the Humanitarian Reserves Act. Of course, I vote in favor.
I. Under this act, planets that are classified as farming planets or the ability to farm will be required to harvest an additional 5% of their foodstuffs that would be placed into a vault/safe suitable to keep the food conditioned until it is no longer serviceable.
II. Each vault/safe used to house the food would have the inspected prior to storage to ensure that the facility used is within reason. For security and safety reasons, a security lock must be placed with at least 3 individuals that would have access to the codes to ensure that there is no tampering with the food. Safety reasons would be followed by a procedure to ensure that there are no entry ways for vermin or other creatures that could contaminate the food stored in the area. The area also would be inspected to ensure that there are no unauthorized entrances as well as ensure that the area is secure enough for a site to house such. Proper ventilation as well as additional units ensure that the food is kept fresh and from decaying.
III. Facilities would be inspected every year to ensure that everything used to keep the food safe is operational.
IV. To ensure that no rights are infringed upon, each Planetary Government will be responsible for creating it's own 'Operations Manual' on how to preserve the food as well as safeguarding the area.
V. In times of natural disasters declared by either the Empire or Planetary Government, each planet would be required to arrange transportation of the foodstuffs to the planet until there is no need for assistance and each planet is expected to reimburse the amount of food given back into their reserves.
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| Ilanah_Thanatos | Date: Thursday, 16 Aug 2012, 2:42 PM | Message # 2 |
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| A very good proposal, Senator Ray. Naturally, Chandrila votes in favor.
Ilanah R. Thanatos
Senator of Chandrila
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Sunday, 19 Aug 2012, 7:41 PM | Message # 3 |
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| I vote in favor. Many is the time, in a natural disaster, that the many of the Imperial worlds have been called upon to assist the few. We all want to lend a hand, and we should be prepared to do so. Good idea, Senator Ray, and a good proposal.
Artemis Vanden
Representative of the Naboo
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| Senator_Cambrist | Date: Wednesday, 22 Aug 2012, 7:13 PM | Message # 4 |
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| 5% fewer foodstuffs being sold on the market means 5% less profit for hard-working farmers. It'd be one thing if these food reserves were for one's own planet in the event of an emergency, but it's rather cruel to tell a farmer he must surrender a considerable amount of his yearly income on the chance that another planet that hasn't prepared itself for an emergency might need the product he'd ordinarily sell. And if no one needs it, it's left to rot. I'm rather surprised to see Chandrila, an agriworld, vote in favor of this bill to the detriment of its farmers. I don't support paying farmers 5% less for the same amount of work, or taking a valuable product off the market. I vote against.
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Thursday, 23 Aug 2012, 12:12 PM | Message # 5 |
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| I find myself agreeing with Senator Cambrist in this regard. While I am always an advocate of humanitarian missions, this would seem to take a loss if the foodstuffs were not utilized within a timely manner. I can understand stocking non-perishable items, such as canned goods, but five percent of a crop is a lot to use, especially when considering how much is produced by an agriworld of the Empire. I must vote against as well.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Ilanah_Thanatos | Date: Thursday, 23 Aug 2012, 6:35 PM | Message # 6 |
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| Senator Cambrist, I am so glad that you felt the need to express your distaste for my vote. Naturally, I will discuss the matter with the agricultural bureau on Chandrila, so for now I will withdraw until such a meeting takes place. Although, I feel confident that they will feel as I do in this matter. Historically, Chandrila has always sent aide in whatever form, generally in the form of supplies, in the case of natural or other disasters.....with or without a bill passed in the senate.
Ilanah R. Thanatos
Senator of Chandrila
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| Slai-Fon | Date: Thursday, 23 Aug 2012, 10:16 PM | Message # 7 |
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| Perhaps you can come to a lower number, Senator Ray? Like 2.5% of foodstuffs, not a big profit cut for the farmers in our galaxy, and still an ample amount of foodstuffs stored.
Slai-Fon Youngblood, Senator of Anobis, and the Bright Jewel sector
Chairman of ISEC (Imperial Senate Ethic's Committee.)
Chairman & CEO of K/Y deep.
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| Sate_Pestage | Date: Saturday, 25 Aug 2012, 12:23 PM | Message # 8 |
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| Senator Ray? Any amendments to the measure, or shall the chair gavel this debate to a close?
Sate Pestage
Grand Vizier of the Empire
Assistant to Emperor Palpatine
Chair of the Imperial Senate
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| Toben-Domon | Date: Wednesday, 29 Aug 2012, 8:26 AM | Message # 9 |
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| I commend your premise behind this act, Senator Ray, but unfortunately, the costs are not worth the gain without some modification. Perhaps you could revise this idea? Until then, though, Sluis Van is against.
Toben Domon
Senator, Sluis Van
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| Exar_Ray | Date: Friday, 31 Aug 2012, 10:27 AM | Message # 10 |
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| Certainly. I will change the 5% to 3%. Is this acceptable?
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| Sate_Pestage | Date: Saturday, 01 Sep 2012, 6:50 PM | Message # 11 |
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| Senators?
Sate Pestage
Grand Vizier of the Empire
Assistant to Emperor Palpatine
Chair of the Imperial Senate
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| Janar_Cerra | Date: Sunday, 02 Sep 2012, 7:49 PM | Message # 12 |
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| Garos IV votes infavor of the modified motion.
Ja'nar Cerra
Queen of Garos IV
Acting Senator to the Republic, Garos IV
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Sunday, 02 Sep 2012, 8:36 PM | Message # 13 |
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| I remain in favor.
Artemis Vanden
Representative of the Naboo
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| Toben-Domon | Date: Monday, 03 Sep 2012, 1:04 AM | Message # 14 |
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| Seeing that Senator Ray was willing to alter the bill, I find that three percent is at least somewhat of a compromise. Sluis Van changes its vote to in favor.
Toben Domon
Senator, Sluis Van
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| Avram_Kirkwood | Date: Wednesday, 12 Sep 2012, 2:14 PM | Message # 15 |
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| I find the lower amount agreeable. Coming from an agriworld, any concerns I share with Senator Cambrist are rather satisfied. In Favor.
The Honorable Avram W. Kirkwood
Senator of the Cygnus Star Empire
General, Imperial Army (Ret.)
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