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 This Act will end once a new bill has replaced it, this bill is altered, or this bill is repealed by a vote of the State Senate.

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

(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.

(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.

Last update: May 7, 2020