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Senate Bill No. 11

An act to establish a Contempt of Senate law.

[Introduced by Koboloid December 21, 2018. Approved by Governor December 28, 2018.]


Be it enacted by the Senate of the State of Mayflower in Congress assembled,

SECTION I. LONG TITLE; SEVERABILITY; EFFECTIVE DATE

  • (a) An Act to establish a law prohibiting contempt of Senate sessions.
  • (b) The new law would ensure that no civilian may interfere with Senate sessions.
  • (c) This bill shall go into effect immediately after the Governor signs it into law. This Act will end once a new bill has replaced it, this bill is altered, or this bill is repealed by a vote of the State Senate.

SECTION II. DEFINITIONS

  • (a) Misdemeanor: a minor wrongdoing.
  • (b) Disturbance: purposely causing commotion, or trying to obstruct something from happening.

SECTION III. DOCUMENTATION; ENFORCEMENT

  • (a) A new law would be introduced, which would be named contempt of Senate.
  • (b) Civilians who cause a disturbance, or enter the Senate chamber without permission shall be charged with contempt of Senate. Civilians can also be charged with contempt of Senate for refusing to cooperate with a law enforcement officer during a session.
  • (c) This law shall be classified as a misdemeanor.
  • (d) The punishments for contempt of Senate would be 5 minutes in the County Jail, or a $175 fine.

SECTION IV. TIMEFRAME

  • (a) This act shall go into law immediately after the Governor of Mayflower signs it into law. This act shall end once the Governor, Judicial Official, or a Legislative Official deems it shall no longer be in effect by using their appropriate, prescribed powers.

SECTION V. NULLIFICATION

  • (a) This act may be nullified, repealed, or altered by an Act of Senate.

Last update: May 7, 2020