Bill: Draft Taco Tuesday Act

[MJL]

CONGRESS OF THE
COMMONWEALTH OF REDMONT
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A BILL TO

REESTABLISH TACO TUESDAY


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The people of the Commonwealth of Redmont, through their elected Representatives in the Congress and the force of law ordained to that Congress by the people through the constitution, do hereby enact the following provisions into law:


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PART I — PRELIMINARIES

1. Short Title and Enactment

(1) This Act may be cited as the 'Taco Tuesday Act'

(2) This Act shall be enacted immediately upon its signage.

(3) This Act has been authored by MJL_.

(4) This Act has been co-sponsored by Loose_Leaf_.

2. Reasons and Intent

(1) This bill is to reverse, in part, the repeal of Executive Order 04/26 - Establishing National Food, Drink, and Culinary Celebration

(2) Nothing in this bill is meant to create an affirmative obligation to support tacos on any Tuesday from any individual or institution, but to codify a long-standing tradition.

(3) While a bill with similar language (National Symbols Act) was previously rejected by the House of Representatives, the merits of its provisions related to Taco Tuesday were not substantially discussed nor debated.

PART II — TACO TUESDAY

1. Establishment of Taco Tuesday
Every Tuesday within the Commonwealth of Redmont is hereby designated as "Taco Tuesday." Taco Tuesday shall serve as a weekly celebration of community, cuisine, and the culinary diversity of the Commonwealth.

2. Obligations and Expectations
On Taco Tuesday:
(1) All government-operated food facilities within the Commonwealth are encouraged to offer at least one taco-based menu item;
(2) Private food vendors and restaurants are encouraged, but not required, to participate by offering taco specials or promotions;
(3) Town governments may organize local Taco Tuesday events.

3. Definition of a Taco
For the purposes of this part, a "taco" is defined as any food item consisting of a filling wrapped or served in a folded or rolled tortilla or similar flatbread. Burritos, quesadillas, and similar tortilla-based items shall qualify under this definition, and the Department of Education is encouraged to create and maintain custom foods in order to ensure Taco Tuesday may provide enjoyment for diverse palates.

3. Department Responsibilities

(1) Department of Public Affairs. The Department of Public Affairs is encouraged to coordinate Taco Tuesday promotional efforts and may organize Commonwealth-wide events to celebrate the designation.

(2) Department of Health. The Department of Health is encouraged to ensure that tacos are sold in the Hospital.

(3) Department of Education. The Department of Education is encouraged to ensure that all items named in this act be maintained as recipes in-game.

4. Taco Towns.
Towns are encouraged, but not required, to adopt local bylaws supporting Taco Tuesday. Town-specific adaptations, such as themed taco menus reflecting the town's designated industry or theme, are permitted and encouraged.