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Prefer this over PDF/DOCX: every block has a stable id and sectionId; outline is the table of contents.","bill":{"displayNumber":"HL Bill 24-1","title":"Agrarian Contribution Act","longTitle":"The Agrarian Contribution Act works to regulate the collection of agricultural resources, ensuring a stable good supply for the Empire, supporting both local governance and the Imperial Market, and establishing clear obligations for citizens engaged in farming.","billType":"Bill","sessionLabel":"24th Totemian Parliament","introducedLabel":"January 14th, 2026","primarySponsor":{"name":"The Countess of Savenn","role":"Member of the House of Lords","party":"Independent"},"coSponsors":[]},"outline":[{"id":"b-1","level":3,"title":"Section I — Definitions","blockId":"b-1","children":[]},{"id":"b-4","level":3,"title":"Section II — Applicability","blockId":"b-4","children":[]},{"id":"b-7","level":3,"title":"Section III  — Farmer Obligations","blockId":"b-7","children":[]},{"id":"b-10","level":3,"title":"Section IV — Local Authority Duties","blockId":"b-10","children":[]},{"id":"b-13","level":3,"title":"Section V — Citizen Welfare Adjustment","blockId":"b-13","children":[]},{"id":"b-16","level":3,"title":"Section VI — Oversight and Enforcement","blockId":"b-16","children":[]},{"id":"b-18","level":3,"title":"Section VII — RP Justification","blockId":"b-18","children":[]},{"id":"b-20","level":3,"title":"Section VIII — Commencement","blockId":"b-20","children":[]}],"blocks":[{"id":"b-0","index":0,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":null,"text":"Be it enacted by the Emperor’s most Excellent Imperial Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:","align":"left"},{"id":"b-1","index":1,"kind":"heading","sectionId":"b-1","text":"Section I — Definitions","align":"left","level":3},{"id":"b-2","index":2,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-1","text":"Farmer: Any citizen actively engaged in cultivation or harvesting of crops.\nCrop: Any produce derived from farming, including grains, vegetables, fruits, and other consumable agricultural goods.\nLocal Authority: The governing body of a dukedom, earldom, town, or city responsible for collecting contributions.\nImperial Stock: Resources collected from local authorities for use in the Imperial market and for the needs of the Empire.","align":"left"},{"id":"b-3","index":3,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-1","text":"​","align":"left"},{"id":"b-4","index":4,"kind":"heading","sectionId":"b-4","text":"Section II — Applicability","align":"left","level":3},{"id":"b-5","index":5,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-4","text":"The Agrarian Contribution Act applies to all farmers operating within the territories of the Empire, regardless of the size of their holdings or scale of production.","align":"left"},{"id":"b-6","index":6,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-4","text":"​","align":"left"},{"id":"b-7","index":7,"kind":"heading","sectionId":"b-7","text":"Section III  — Farmer Obligations","align":"left","level":3},{"id":"b-8","index":8,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-7","text":"Every farmer must submit a portion of their harvested crops to the local authority on a weekly basis.\nThe portion submitted shall be 10% of the total weekly harvest. (Subject to change)\nFarmers must report the type and quantity of crops submitted to their local authority.\nFarmers are responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of all contributions.","align":"left"},{"id":"b-9","index":9,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-7","text":"​","align":"left"},{"id":"b-10","index":10,"kind":"heading","sectionId":"b-10","text":"Section IV — Local Authority Duties","align":"left","level":3},{"id":"b-11","index":11,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-10","text":"Local authorities shall collect contributions from farmers weekly, maintaining accurate records including:\nName of the contributor\nCrop type\nQuantity submitted\nLocal authorities shall forward 45% of collected crops to the Empire every two weeks for inclusion in the Imperial stock.\nLocal authorities are responsible for ensuring fair and equitable collection from all applicable farmers.\nLocal authorities may provide guidance to farmers on reporting and submission procedures.","align":"left"},{"id":"b-12","index":12,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-10","text":"​","align":"left"},{"id":"b-13","index":13,"kind":"heading","sectionId":"b-13","text":"Section V — Citizen Welfare Adjustment","align":"left","level":3},{"id":"b-14","index":14,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-13","text":"If the local authority fails to provide the basic needs for its citizens, including but not limited to:\nAdequate housing\nProtection from threats or attack\nFunctional public infrastructure necessary for daily life\nThen the portion of crops required from farmers as tax shall decrease proportionally until these basic needs are restored.\nLocal authorities must report deficiencies and corrective measures to the Minister of Finance, Minister of Agriculture, OR to the Empire directly.\nOnce needs are restored and verified, the standard tax portion shall resume.","align":"left"},{"id":"b-15","index":15,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-13","text":"​","align":"left"},{"id":"b-16","index":16,"kind":"heading","sectionId":"b-16","text":"Section VI — Oversight and Enforcement","align":"left","level":3},{"id":"b-17","index":17,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-16","text":"The Ministers of Finance and Agriculture and Local Authorities oversee compliance with this Act, monitor collection levels, and report shortages or irregularities to the Emperor.\nFailure to comply with the provisions of this Act may result in penalties or sanctions as determined by Imperial authority.","align":"left"},{"id":"b-18","index":18,"kind":"heading","sectionId":"b-18","text":"Section VII — RP Justification","align":"left","level":3},{"id":"b-19","index":19,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-18","text":"The purpose of the Agrarian Contribution Act is to:\nMaintain a stable food supply for both the Empire and local regions.\nProvide resources for the Imperial Market.\nStrengthen coordination between local authorities and the central government.\nEncourage equitable contributions from all farmers while respecting local autonomy.","align":"left"},{"id":"b-20","index":20,"kind":"heading","sectionId":"b-20","text":"Section VIII — Commencement","align":"left","level":3},{"id":"b-21","index":21,"kind":"paragraph","sectionId":"b-20","text":"This Act shall come into force immediately upon proclamation by the Emperor and his council, and shall remain in effect until amended or repealed.","align":"left"}],"stats":{"blockCount":22,"headingCount":8,"charCount":3225,"sectionCount":8}}