Government Legislation

==Legislation Overview==
Legislation can be proposed by State Councilmen, the Governor, the Head of the JPD, and the Head of EMS, as well as through any People's Petition (20 signatures). These proposed laws, including the Police Powers Act and DOC Act, are reviewed by the San Andreas Department of Justice for constitutional justification and alignment before being presented for a vote. At least once a month, a meeting is held where the Governor, State Councilmen, Head of JPD, and Head of EMS gather to vote on the proposed legislation. Each member can vote to either enact or reject the proposed law. If the majority votes in favor, the legislation is enacted. If the majority votes against it, the legislation is rejected, and the Legislative Authority cannot present the same or a similar topic for consideration for another 14 days.
The Federal Government contains the power to overwrite any legislation.
==State Legislation==
===Legislation Enacted by the Chief Justice of the San Andreas Department of Justice===
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==Constitution of San Andreas==
Preamble: We, the people of San Andreas, to form a more perfect community, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for San Andreas.
===Article I: Governance and Law===
#Supremacy of the Constitution: The San Andreas Constitution is the supreme law of the land. All citizens must obey it.
#Obligation to Obey the Constitution: All citizens must adhere to the principles and laws set forth in this document.
#Duty to Pay Taxes: Citizens have a duty to pay taxes.
===Article II: Legislative Authorities===
#San Andreas Department of Justice (DOJ): The DOJ shall have legislative authority over all legal and judicial matters within San Andreas. It shall ensure the enforcement of laws, uphold justice, and protect the rights of citizens. Precedents set by Justices will act as Common Law. The DOJ shall have a Law Enforcement Agency that is responsible for overseeing other law enforcement offices. They are also responsible for preserving the integrity and safety of the State, the Constitution, citizens' rights, and the laws of the State.
#San Andreas Emergency Services Authority (SAMSA): The San Andreas Emergency Service Authority, also known as Internal Affairs, holds complete authority over any individual or entity engaged in Police or Medical work within the state of San Andreas. All personnel within the JPD and EMS are required to follow the law and are subject to the oversight of Internal Affairs. 
Currently all Police and Medical personal under the Joint Police Department or the San Andreas Medical Service, possession state side jurisdiction.
Any areas undesignated to a specific jurisdiction will be considered de facto property of the State of San Andreas, and all municipalities will have equal law enforcement powers on the said territory. The waters surrounding the island and any new or undesignated islands within a twenty-mile radius of the island will be considered a territory of the State of San Andreas.
The elected positions of Governor, State Councilmen, and the elected officials of PD/EMS Union shall have a three (4) month period to hold office before elections shall be held again.
The DOJ/JPD Command shall be the mechanism through which public ballot measures, votes, elections, referendums, and any other ballot uses are published and administered to the general public. They will also be responsible to verify the results of elections and appoint public officials into their offices.
===Article III: Rights and Freedoms===
#﻿﻿﻿Right to Assemble: Citizens are free to assemble peacefully, provided it does not hinder the rights of others.
#Right to Free Speech and Thought: Citizens are free to express their thoughts and beliefs without censorship or coercion.
#﻿﻿﻿Right to Dignity: All citizens shall be treated equally and with respect, free from discrimination.
# ﻿﻿﻿Right to Information: Citizens have the right to access public information necessary for their well-being.
#﻿﻿﻿Right to Vote & Petition: Citizens have the right to present requests, grievances, and proposals to their government.
#﻿﻿﻿Right to a Fair Trial and Due Process: All citizens are guaranteed a fair trial and due process of law.
#﻿﻿﻿Right to Privacy: Citizens have the right to personal privacy and protection from unwarranted disclosure of private information.
#﻿﻿﻿Right to Health and Protection of Others: Citizens have the right to health services and the right to protect themselves and others within reason.
#﻿﻿﻿Right to Property: Citizens have the right to own material possessions and land, provided it does not infringe on others and their rights.
===Article IV: Social Services===
# ﻿﻿﻿Right to Healthcare: All citizens are eligible for subsidized emergency healthcare.
#﻿﻿﻿Right to Free Housing: Citizens are entitled to free housing, which the state provides, starting with the apartments In Boring Tower.
#﻿﻿﻿Right to Bear Arms: Citizens with a legal civilian weapons license have the right to bear firearms. No license is needed for melee weapons.
====Signature====
The State of San Andreas hereby signs this declaration and constitution into effect, effective July 10th, 2024.
The State of San Andreas, signed 02/10/2024