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Oceana Bill

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Connecting Oceana Act (2012)

Proposed By: Representative Michael Svensson (GO)

On: 10/02/12

Bill Type: Parliamentary Bill

Sponsors: Representative Isolde Boyd (GO)

Representative Tiia Hurri (GO)

Legislative Progress Report

Introduced by: Representative Michael Svensson (GO)

On: 10/02/12

Stage 1: 10/02/12 Moved to Committee [Aye:16 Nay: 3 Abstain: 0]

Stage 2: 10/02/12

Committee: Domestic Affairs Committee

Stage 3:

Final Vote:

Adopted:

Signed into Law:

Status: In Domestic Affairs Committee

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Summary/Abstract

The purpose of this bill is to give Oceana the tools to build a world-class high-speed rail network.

While this is good for the environment on a long-term basis, good communications networks

between major urban hubs are also essential for the immediate economic climate, as it creates jobs,

and creates the conditions for economic investment. The bill calls for the creation of a central state

rail agency, Oceanan Rail, which will be responsible for maintenance of infrastructure, operatingcertain train routes, and regulating the private rail market with competition and safety standards.

Article I Establishing Oceanan Rail

Section 1: A state institution shall be established that shall be called Oceanan Rail (or OR).

Section 2: ORs board of directors shall be responsible to the Government of Oceana, reporting to

the Minister of Domestic Affairs or other equivalent official. It will be subject to legislative

oversight from the Domestic Affairs Committee.

Section 3: The responsibilities of Oceanan Rail shall be as follows:

a) maintenance of Oceanas rail infrastructure;

b) operation of subsidized rail services as directed by the government and acts of parliament;

c) establishing safety standards for all rail transport in Oceana;

d) regulating the private rail transit market, including creating a system of permits for private

operators to operate on ORs rail network, and establishing a structure for usage fees; and

e) actively studying the efficiency of the existing system, and researching opportunities for

development.

Article II Initial Oceanan Rail projects

Section 1: Oceanan Rail is ordered to immediately research the most cost-effective route for a high-

speed rail link between Emporium and Glaschu, and begin construction as soon as the route has

been planned.

Section 2: OR is also ordered to immediately begin planning a Southern Corridor connecting

Glaschu and Beaulieu with stops in Aquae Corbie, Ovyn, Badenau.

Section 3: OR is to create a research committee to investigate future routes, beginning with:

a) an extension of the Southern Corridor to connect with Emporium via Passeleth;

b) a Marpesian Corridor connecting Glaschu with Lyngvik via Clutha City, Bygris and Vik;

c) a Western Corridor connecting Brathsund and Dunedin via Glaschu; and

d) a Panopean Corridor connecting the eastern cities of Panopea.

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Appendix A

Signed: Michael Svensson

Isolde Boyd

Tiia Hurri

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