General Assembly Proposals
The following are proposals for WA resolutions. Any WA member nation with at least two endorsements can make a proposal, but it will only become a resolution (to be voted on by the entire WA) if it is approved by at least 6% of WA Regional Delegates.
As the WA currently has 1,019 Regional Delegates, a proposal needs 62 approvals to achieve quorum.
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General Assembly Proposal
ID: bisofeyri_world_assembly_mission_1712946843
Reef Preservation and Restoration
A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.
The World Assembly,
Cognizant of the rich biodiversity that resides within reefs and related ecosystems,
Believing that the efforts to preserve and restore such biodiversity falls firmly within the World Assembly's jurisdiction, and indeed duty in order to create a more beautiful world,
Lauding previous efforts from member nations to preserve these unique environments, and hoping to bolster these previous protections with further international regulations and requirements,
Hereby,
Requires all member nations to designate reefs as protected marine ecosystems, and prohibits fishing, anchoring, diving, and other related activities that is reliant on the exploitation of the habitat and the biodiversity thereof, unless those activities are noninvasive to the point of minimal ecological impact without compromising the integrity of the reef structure, habitat, or biodiversity;
Requires all member nations to regularly monitor the health of the reefs within their territories, including information concerning the biodiversity of the habitat, condition of the reef structure, and local and surrounding water quality, among other relevant factors;
Forbids agricultural runoff, sewage discharge, plastic waste, and other pollutants harmful to reef ecosystem from being discharged into reefs or the waters surrounding reefs, except in cases where (a) the environmental impact of such pollutant discharge would be so minimized such that there are no discernible consequences, or (b) the economic impact would negatively impact the surrounding communities to such an extent that it would be difficult to otherwise recover, and the environmental impact is minimized to the greatest extent possible before incurring this economic impact;
For reefs that fall under the jurisdictions of multiple nations, requires any World Assembly nations involved to attempt to cooperate in good-faith to protect the reefs in all nations in which it falls under, and find mutual regulations to promote the preservation of said reefs;
Requires nations to promote the restoration of damaged reefs or sections of reefs within their jurisdiction, through actions such as:
Funding or incentivizing the repair of previously damaged reefs, via proven techniques including coral gardening, micro-fragmentation, assisted evolution, and other techniques as deemed relevant or as discovered;
Actively researching and developing new methods to restore reefs and make them more resilient to harmful conditions;
Propagating coral species that are more resilient to bleaching and other stressors;
Sharing innovations in the area of reef restoration with other member nations, for them to put towards the provisions put forward in this resolution and other further restrictions surrounding reef health;
Funding or incentivizing reef construction in the same or new locations to replace previously destroyed reefs of similar composition and ecological value;
Encourages collaboration with local communities surrounding reef ecosystems, bringing them into the fold in specific decisions and policies related to reef preservation and restoration;
Requires for member nations to submit biennial reports on the status of reef health, as well as status of current preservation and restoration efforts to the Waterbody Health and Mitigation Management Organization, who shall evaluate these reports, give suggestions where necessary and, in the case of inconsistency, trigger an investigation and take appropriate legal action through the proper avenues as set out by the World Assembly.
Requires member nations to impose trade sanctions on any non-member nation whose actions, whether or not they would violate this resolution if that nation were in the World Assembly, would pollute a member nation to the point of bringing them into violation of this resolution, and these trade sanctions much have sufficient economic force to (a) have the target discontinue or minimize the relevant actions such that the pollution they are causing in the member-nation returns to legal levels, or (b) create proper punitive measures for the actions taken.
Approvals: 100 (ARIsyan-, Fachumonn, Dwarf High Kingdom, Great Patrick, Eco-Paris Reformation, Gorutimania, Divaroli, Alkhen-Morrensk, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, Franconia Empire, Mikeswill, Mandanii Republics, Lysagoria, James R Kennedy, Ravemath, Roylaii, Namoon, Kolatis, Galaxity, Ivyvines, Cassiopeus, Yodle, Shattered Cascadia, Southern Caek Saimatertoutari, Nomezzia, The Nafhaea, Tricorniolis, Sarvanti, Indorne, West Nichibotsu, Cedar Tree, Wintrich, Neocortexia, Hemogard, Kzdor, Japuile, Entwives, Osmos, GoodKingWenceslas, Corgium, WaffenBrightonburg, NewTexas, Svinska imperiy, Sociedade de Nisyales, Umbreonica, Lurusitania, Sernet, Better Austria, Zombiedolphins, Island of Avalon, Ymeuura, The Divin Fist, Doumeira, Zuuri, Yridan, Ala Mogus, Wolfs Brigade, Osheiga, Tueytonia, Cygnus Secundus, Ebonhand, The Kharkivan Cossacks, Kingdom Of Englands, Shanlix, Friendlandia, Gran River, Scandinavian Russia, Denathor, Bali Kingdom, Aresan America, French New Wake Island, South Boston Irishmen, Gotop, Haymarket Riot, Sashilee, Qudrath, Great Angl, Katiskadia, Josephtan, Enny, Gideon, Fictia, Will Burtz, Maas, Asase Lewa, Greater Doges, NewLakotah, The UMNS, Ioavollr, The Bladeist Association of Brazil, CapyBradian, Economy Stimulators, Barima, Lanaika, Deluxion, Santa Thereza, Chesapeake Founder, Arvadia, Oldemburgos, United Lammunist Republic)
Status: Quorum Reached: In Queue
General Assembly Proposal
ID: simone_republic_1714321630
Unscrupulous Debt Collection Practices
A resolution to enact uniform standards that protect workers, consumers, and the general public.
The World Assembly (WA),
Noting the WAs desire to protect the rights of borrowers, such as via GARs 476, 515, and 623;
Anxious that legitimate enforcement of overdue debts is not overshadowed by obnoxious behaviour by debt collectors;
The WA hereby enacts as follows:
Definitions.
"Associate" means an immediate member of the family of, or anyone who resides in the same address as, the debtor, guarantor or guardian (defined below).
"Creditor" means who owns the debt due from a debtor (defined below), such as a bank.
"Debtor" means anyone owing debts to a creditor and who is under the jurisdiction of a WA state.
Debt collector.
A debt collector ("collector") means any entity who endeavours to enforce overdue debts on behalf of a creditor. This includes relevant employees, contractors or agents ("personnel") of that entity engaging in such endeavours.
This definition excludes anyone acting as an attorney for a debtor or a law enforcement officer.
This resolution covers all debt collectors enforcing debts legally recognised as valid by a WA state, regardless of whether the creditor is from a WA state.
Authorisation.
Anyone who wants to conduct business as a collector must be duly authorised by a WA state (or by its sub-national authorities).
A WA state shall promulgate standards for competence, professionalism and skills for a collector.
A collector must maintain professional indemnity insurance deemed adequate by a WA state.
This clause (3) covers the entity acting as a collector, including sole proprietorships as well as any personnel as defined in clause (2)(a).
A collector needs to be separately authorised to work in each WA state (or in each sub-national division) and to comply separately with the provisions of this clause (3).
Each WA state shall maintain a database of authorised collectors for verification. The said database shall be publicly available through convenient means.
Behaviour. Collectors are banned from using the following means to enforce overdue debts, subject to standards set by each WA state and due process of law:
take vastly disproportionate action against a debtor relative to the debts outstanding;
harass or threaten the debtor or associates of a debtor, with demands for payment through such means which are likely to subject the said individuals to deep anxiety, distress, or humiliation;
misrepresent themselves to be authorised in some government or WA capacity to claim or enforce payment;
attempt to enforce debts that are known to the collector to be (i) not (or no longer) legally valid, or (ii) not yet overdue.
Associates. For the purpose of debt collection, a collector may not contact:
Anyone that agreed to act merely as a referee for the debtor.
Anyone that is an associate of the debtor except to try to establish contact with the debtor.
Anyone who is merely acquainted with the debtor, such as neighbours.
An employer of the debtor (or any other known income source of the debtor) unless (i) the other parties can act as a garnishee according to local laws, and (ii) the debt collector has obtained all legal permission for garnishment.
Recovery.
A collector may not enforce a debt if the creditor's own expected recovery is less than the estimated cost of enforcement.
A collector may not attempt to enforce debts against anyone after such debts are discharged, such as via bankruptcy.
Guarantors.
A collector may only attempt to recover debts from a guarantor of a debt only if it has exhausted all available means of collecting the debt from the debtor, unless the guarantor has explicitly consented to acting as a primary obligor and not merely as a surety.
The protections under clauses (4) and (5) also applies to a guarantor or their associates.
Legal competence.
If a debtor is deemed legally incompetent after drawing down the loan as a result of ill health, accidents or other misfortune, no enforcement of debts may take place until a legal guardian is appointed, and the finances of the debtor has been organised pursuant to local laws.
The protections under clauses (4) and (5) also applies to a legal guardian or their associates.
Jurisdiction.
Clauses (4) to (9) also apply to creditors who enforce overdue debts themselves.
Each WA state is responsible for interpretation and enforcement of this resolution, including any penalties enforced.
This resolution does not govern anything owed directly to the WA, WA organs, or a WA state.
Approvals: 74 (Mikeswill, Phoenicia-, Vologda State, Divaroli, Shanlix, Varnash, Sedgistan, Custos Cohors, Eco-Paris Reformation, Alkhen-Morrensk, Azmeny, Gran River, Plainview, Dwarf High Kingdom, Silver-Tree, Richomp, Zombiedolphins, Zuuri, Kzdor, Marquess of Marchmain, Mandanii Republics, South China Sea Islands, Cassiopeus, Gideon, Yodle, Bali Kingdom, Merlovich, Tueytonia, Aresan America, Osheiga, Sarvanti, The Shadow Fold, Sernet, Island of Avalon, Oldemburgos, West Nichibotsu, MINKEYS XD, South Boston Irishmen, Kusaland, Franceandma, Wozmania, Jakapil Island, Ter Landia, Lysagoria, The Kharkivan Cossacks, Asase Lewa, Gotop, Etoile Arcture, Of The Germanic Empire, Fachumonn, Doodoland, WaffenBrightonburg, Haymarket Riot, Kingdom Of Englands, Happy Place That is Good, 1st Mockba Air Squadron, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, Zvlokiquix, Qudrath, Japuile, Wolfs Brigade, Ebonhand, Kolatis, Fictia, RealTacoMan, Tricorniolis, Economy Stimulators, Barima, Orlovckaya, The UMNS, Santa Thereza, Quetesia, Chesapeake Founder, Arvadia)
Status: Quorum Reached: In Queue
General Assembly Proposal
ID: bisofeyri_world_assembly_mission_1714622896
Oil Spill Recovery
A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.
The World Assembly,
Lauding prior efforts to institute regulations regarding offshore oil drilling through GAR#95: "Responsible Offshore Drilling", which creates sensible provisions to minimise the environmental impact of offshore drilling while still permitting profit-driven activities related to this drilling,
Acknowledging that, while this previous World Assembly legislation does institute sensible guidelines, it falls short in the establishment of responsibility and the minimisation of environmental impacts in oil spills, instead giving vague instructions to reduce severity,
Believing that further legislation is needed to assist in the recovery from oil spills, which can result in international environmental consequences,
Enacts the following provisions:
An "offshore drill operator" shall, within this resolution, be defined as any entity which directly engages in offshore drilling or otherwise has private or public ownership over any offshore drilling operation.
An "oil spill" refers to the accidental or deliberate release of crude oil, refined petroleum products, or any other type of oil into an oceanic or marine environment. Some, although not all, potential causes of an oil spill include the failure or malfunction of oil drilling equipment, natural disasters causing the release of oil stored or being produced from an offshore drill, and the improper handling of oil during transport by relevant entities.
Offshore drill operators which are involved in an oil spill must take appropriate actions to minimise the environmental impact of such a spill, and bring the water quality and surrounding environmental conditions of the spill to a comparable level to before the spill. The characterisation of "comparable level" shall be at the discretion of the World Assembly Responsible Offshore Drilling Administration ("WARODA"), which shall review all conditions surrounding an oil spill and make appropriate recommendations and requirements. Appropriate action shall be characterised as the following actions, although member nations are permitted and encouraged to require further actions to ensure the environmental recovery of such an action:
For offshore drill operators whose operations fall under World Assembly jurisdiction, or who operate an offshore oil drill within the territory of a member nation, the offshore drill operator must take on the full financial responsibility of bringing the environmental conditions to such a level as required by WARODA. If the offshore drill operator is unable to cover the full finances required without substantial financial burden, the member nation within their jurisdiction may provide financial support, and in extreme cases, WARODA in collaboration with the WA General Accounting Office ("GAO") may finance the recovery following the cleanup, given an appropriate assessment by both WARODA and the GAO, with the GAO creating a financing plan where the offshore drill operator shall pay the financed funds back to the World Assembly.
For offshore drill operators whose operations do not fall under World Assembly jurisdiction, who are involved in an oil spill outside of the territory of a member nation, all member nations must ban the import of products of the offshore drill operators and financial collaboration with the perpetrating entities, until such a time that appropriate action is taken to bring the oil spill to a comparable level as before the oil spill.
In the event of an oil spill, any responsible offshore drill operator whose operations fall under World Assembly jurisdiction, or who operate an offshore oil drill within the territory of a member nation, shall submit a report to WARODA detailing the cause, plan of action for recovery from the spill, and plan to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future for their offshore drilling operations. WARODA may request further documentation from these offshore drill operators involved in an oil spill, and the offshore drill operator must provide as quickly as they possibly can.
Offshore drill operators, member nations, and other entities may work to finance these cleanup measures by requesting or requiring other corporations or entities directly or indirectly involved in the spill to collaborate in the actions outlined by clause three. Additionally, in the event that an oil spill spans multiple nations, all member nations shall work to collaborate in the enforcement of these actions, and shall work with non-member nations in a good-faith effort to ensure that provisions as laid out by this resolution are enacted.
Additional regulations surrounding the funding of cleanup efforts of an oil spill may be enacted by this World Assembly. Additionally, specific regulations on offshore oil drills to promote safety and environmental prosperity may be further enacted by the World Assembly or its member nations.
No offshore drill operator, nor any other entity, shall be permitted to intentionally cause an oil spill for any reason.
Approvals: 78 (Alkhen-Morrensk, Osheiga, Qudrath, Barima, ARIsyan-, Molopovia, Madrocea, Mikeswill, South China Sea Islands, Azmeny, DuQland, Great Angl, Mirne, The Divin Fist, Katiskadia, Filipino North Carolina, Fachumonn, Sernet, Gran River, Sedgistan, Roylaii, Awesomeness, Zombiedolphins, Kolatis, Eco-Paris Reformation, Teracoast, Sarvanti, Josephtan, Ymeuura, Plainview, Zvlokiquix, Corgium, Eclaire, Doodoland, Japan and America, Japuile, Wolfs Brigade, Dwarf High Kingdom, Divaroli, Sociedade de Nisyales, Bali Kingdom, WaffenBrightonburg, Tricorniolis, Jakapil Island, Oldemburgos, Shanlix, Enny, Neocortexia, Ravemath, Kzdor, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, Kingdom Of Englands, 9006, Holy Crusader States, Akhand Bharatam, Ebonhand, Doumeira, Faralried, NewTexas, Marquess of Marchmain, Fictia, Haymarket Riot, Franconia Empire, Free Astatontingedo, The Kharkivan Cossacks, Maas, Asase Lewa, Lysagoria, Ioavollr, Economy Stimulators, South Boston Irishmen, Orlovckaya, Lanaika, Santa Thereza, Chesapeake Founder, Island of Avalon, Zuuri, Arvadia)
Status: Quorum Reached: In Queue
General Assembly Proposal
ID: simone_republic_1714712084
Repeal: “International Transport Safety”
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation.
General Assembly Resolution #34 “International Transport Safety” (Category: Free Trade; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.
The World Assembly (WA):
Noting its long-standing interest in promoting free trade via resolutions that provide necessary regulations for various forms of transport, such as railways, seafaring and aircraft;
Frustrated that the target resolution, GAR 34 International Transport Safety, permits domestic transport not to comply with the regulations of the International Transport Safety Committee (ITSC, clause 6a), thereby allowing domestic carriers to adopt far more relaxed standards than those of the ITSC;
Flummoxed that the ITSC has been tasked with creating detailed regulations for shipping, aviation and railways in terms of safety, communications, accident investigation, et cetera, but that they concern only international traffic, leaving domestic traffic poorly unregulated by international law;
Anxious that, as a result of the domestic exemption:
WA states face severe difficulties when domestic transport of significantly lower standards shares the same space as international transport, whether over air traffic coordination in the same airspace, rail tracks shared by domestic and international rail engines, or international shipping sharing seas and rivers with domestic vessels; and
There is significant ambiguity as to the responsibility for investigating accidents involving multiple member states, such as when a domestic ship collides with an international ship in domestic waters, or when an international train collides with a domestic train on a WA states rail tracks;
Observing that there is a need for WA states to retain as much autonomy as practicable to tailor regulations for their own circumstances and needs, but that this must be balanced with the need for better coordination between member states, especially in this age of frequent international travel;
Looking forward to replacements for the target resolution that address these flaws, while preserving the good work of the target in establishing international regulations;
The World Assembly hereby repeals the target resolution, "International Transport Safety".
Co-author: Kenmoria
Approvals: 87 (Gotop, Vologda State, Yodle, Tricorniolis, Sarvanti, Merlovich, Alkhen-Morrensk, Kzdor, Sernet, Sedgistan, Plainview, Hemogard, Fachumonn, Zvlokiquix, Factorio Inc, Of The Germanic Empire, Corgium, The Divin Fist, Zuuri, Betashock, Tarlag, Doodoland, Katiskadia, Eco-Paris Reformation, Madrocea, Wolfs Brigade, Osheiga, Zombiedolphins, Sociedade de Nisyales, WaffenBrightonburg, Bali Kingdom, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, Crypthic, Jakapil Island, Oldemburgos, Shanlix, Tueytonia, Azmeny, Torvien, West Nichibotsu, Landbang Rkipo Islands, Giathio, Great Angl, Josephtan, Enny, Namoon, Typica, Holy Crusader States, Qudrath, Varnash, Awesomeness, Man Im Dead Ong, Ebonhand, Doumeira, NewTexas, Glorious Canada, Yridan, Lurusitania, Divaroli, Shattered Cascadia, Shadow Land of Mordor, Umbreonica, Cedar Tree, Royal Luwein, Secret Agent 99, Fictia, Haymarket Riot, Chaosdom, New Athens Republic, Gran River, WAtheregionofducks, Barima, Impera Lunara, Franconia Empire, Free Astatontingedo, The Kharkivan Cossacks, Inco, Entwives, Wozmania, The Bladeist Association of Brazil, Kusaland, South Castrop Rauxel, Lanaika, Chesapeake Founder, Island of Avalon, Arvadia, United Lammunist Republic)
Status: Quorum Reached: In Queue
General Assembly Proposal
ID: simone_republic_1715678982
Access to Basic Banking and Lending
A resolution to enact uniform standards that protect workers, consumers, and the general public.
The World Assembly (WA),
Believing that a bank account is key to improving the living standards of WA inhabitants by offering access to modern financial services for free, avoiding pricier alternatives such as pawn shops or check cashing outlets, and broadening access to microcredit;
The WA hereby enacts as follows:
Definitions.
"Bank" means an entity that offers savings and lending products to inhabitants and SMEs in a WA state. This includes similar entities such as credit unions.
"Cash" includes physical coins, notes, as well as other physical monetary instruments used by that WA state.
"Inhabitant" includes anyone with a clear rationale for a bank account in that state. This includes, as examples, citizens, residents, guest workers, seafarers, refugees, and diplomats.
"Inhabitant" excludes any not deemed legally competent in that WA state.
"Microcredit" is defined to include loans of relatively small amounts to inhabitants and SMEs to help them achieve their financial or personal targets. such as developing new businesses.
"SME" means small and medium sized enterprises. This includes sole proprietors and smaller enterprises as defined by that WA state.
Basic bank account ("basic account" or "account"). A basic account must include the following features:
Savings and deposits;
Cash withdrawals;
Cheque issuance and deposits;
Convenient payment mechanisms such as various apps;
Microcredit facilities (as defined in clause 6);
Domestic interbank and intrabank transfers;
Remittances to or from other WA states.
Features.
Each basic account (and related services) is provided free of charge. This does not affect margins or spreads for loans, foreign exchange, or other products outside of a basic account provided by the bank.
No minimum deposit balance is required to open or maintain a basic account.
If a state has reasonable levels of Internet access, a basic account must be accessible both online and offline.
Sub-clauses (2)(b) or (2)(c) do not apply if that WA state does not use cash or cheques, respectively.
Availability.
Each inhabitant and each SME in a WA state is entitled to at least one basic account.
Each WA state is to determine how basic accounts are provided, such as through which particular banks or if such accounts are the obligations of all banks.
Know your customer requirements (KYC).
No one may be denied from opening a basic account due to their circumstances, such as having a previous criminal record or having no fixed abode.
An inhabitant having a duly issued identity document from that WA state (or a committee of the WA) is deemed to satisfy the KYC needs for opening a basic account.
The preceding sub-clauses do not prohibit a bank from conducting additional KYC if the customer desires a deeper relationship, such as getting a loan from that bank, or for the bank to decline such a deeper relationship.
Microcredit.
A bank that provides basic accounts shall also provide microcredit loans via such accounts to inhabitants and SMEs.
Each WA state may determine if microcredit loans are provided at market rates, or if subsidised loans are available, as well as the underwriting standards, terms, and conditions for such microcredit loans.
Each WA state is required to incentivise banks to promote microcredit services to their customers.
Other services.
A bank may also provide loans or other services to customers via a basic account.
The WA reserves the right to further regulate lending under clause (6) or sub-clause (7)(a).
Technology.
Each WA state is required to incentivise the use of technology in banking to the extent such technology is available in that WA state, such as online banking and payment apps, to reduce costs for bank customers.
Each WA state is required to make reasonable efforts to make it more convenient for vulnerable inhabitants to bank, such as using more facilities friendly to those with physical challenges.
Jurisdiction. Each WA state is responsible for interpretation and enforcement of this resolution.
Approvals: 76 (Sedgistan, Kolatis, Filipino North Carolina, Cassiopeus, Napoleono, Secret Agent 99, Alkhen-Morrensk, Fachumonn, Royal Luwein, Mikeswill, Shadow Land of Mordor, Shattered Cascadia, Orlovckaya, Barima, Kusaland, South China Sea Islands, Kazakhstan RSS, Haymarket Riot, Fictia, Franceandma, Hemogard, Wolfs Brigade, Azmeny, ARIsyan-, True nukes, Seukard, Lutien, Old Neeburm, Wozmania, Tueytonia, Osheiga, Will Burtz, Of The Germanic Empire, Shanlix, Vologda State, Lanaika, Sashilee, Neocortexia, Dwarf High Kingdom, The Shadow Fold, Ivyvines, Chesapeake Founder, Holy Crusader States, Asanlas, Kzdor, Varnash, Sociedade de Nisyales, Zombiedolphins, The Bladeist Association of Brazil, Eco-Paris Reformation, Yodle, Madenlin, Gotop, Sarvanti, Quetesia, Island of Avalon, WaffenBrightonburg, The Kharkivan Cossacks, Jakapil Island, Zuuri, Cedar Tree, TheSapphire, New Vonderland, Kingdom Of Englands, Arvadia, Crypthic, Oldemburgos, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, Ala Mogus, Eclaire, Ebonhand, Gran River, The Divin Fist, Silver-Tree, Plainview, Bali Kingdom)
Status: Quorum Reached: In Queue