Senatus consultum ultimum (Nova Roma)
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Active Senatus Consultum Ultimum Summary
In accordance with article V. D. of the Nova Roma constitution, in times of emergency, through a two-thirds majority vote, the Senate has the power to issue a senatus consultum ultimum (the ultimate decree of the Senate), abbreviated as SCU. An SCU can, with the exception of this Constitution, supersede all other laws, the judiciary, the magistrates and the Comitia, by making decisions in their place, and can authorize the consuls and other officers to use their imperium in the central administration with absolute powers, under the constraints of the Constitution and within the prescribed scope as defined by the SCU, to deal with a specific situation. The SCU is a type of Senatus consultum, and as such, it is subject to tribunician intercessio and to all rules regarding SC, but magistrates acting under an enacted SCU are not subject to tribunician intercessio or provocatio. The SCU may not be used in place of a lex to enact a change in the Constitution or in the Articles of Incorporation, or in place of a decretum pontificum to appoint priests. A SCU only remains in-force for three months after its enactment. After which, it ceases to have any special authority other than a regular SC.
- *NOTE: The impact of some SCUs can be far reaching. The Legislative Impact is an approximation only. Citizens and magistrates should consult the actual SCU for details.
| Title | Description | Date Enacted | Expiration | Legislative Impact* | General Praetores Commentary |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de validitate senatus consultorum priorum | All SCU that were valid at the time of the constitutional change are still considered valid now renewed for a further 3 months. | a.d. XII Kal. Nov. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(October 21, 2774) |
a.d. XII Kal. Feb. ‡ Sex. Lucilio (II) A. Tullia (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXV a.u.c.
(January 21, 2775) |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum on the Reinstatement of the Lex Equitia de Tirocinio Civium Novorum | Reinstates previously suspended Lex Equitia de tirocinio civium novorum back to full effect. | prid. Kal. Sext. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(July 31, 2774) reenacted on Oct 21 by Senatus consultum ultimum de validitate senatus consultorum priorum |
a.d. XII Kal. Feb. ‡ Sex. Lucilio (II) A. Tullia (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXV a.u.c.
(January 21, 2775) |
Lex Equitia de tirocinio civium novorum
(Reinstates the law) |
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| Senatus Consultum Ultimum de Pietate, Fiducia et Fidelitate Principum Civitatis Erga Rem Publicam Revisum | Articulates the conflict-of-interest policy of Nova Roma and prohibits ranking members of certain organizations from holding various magistracies in Nova Roma. | prid. Kal. Sext. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(July 31, 2774) reenacted on Oct 21 by Senatus consultum ultimum de validitate senatus consultorum priorum |
a.d. XII Kal. Feb. ‡ Sex. Lucilio (II) A. Tullia (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXV a.u.c.
(January 21, 2775) |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de tributis alio modo solutis Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia coss. | Defines the non-corporate voluntary donations (tax rates) for 2774. It elaborates on the differences between corporate membership fees and the set voluntary donations towards the website expenses of Nova Roma for this year. | a.d. XII Kal. Quin. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(Jun 20, 2774) reenacted on Oct 21 by Senatus consultum ultimum de validitate senatus consultorum priorum |
a.d. XII Kal. Feb. ‡ Sex. Lucilio (II) A. Tullia (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXV a.u.c.
(January 21, 2775) |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de situ internetuali Novae Romae | The curator rei informaticae is assigned the task of updating the website homepage and digital infrastrucutre, updating security as required. It requires the curator to provide monthly updates. | a.d. XII Kal. Quin. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(Jun 20, 2774) reenacted on Oct 21 by Senatus consultum ultimum de validitate senatus consultorum priorum |
a.d. XII Kal. Feb. ‡ Sex. Lucilio (II) A. Tullia (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXV a.u.c.
(January 21, 2775) |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de foro Novo Romano officiali, de foris publicis et de limitibus iuris publici | Defines the Forum Novum Romanum, other official Nova Roma forums, the application of Nova Roman Law on public speech and behavior as well as the direction to establish formal agreements with external forum owners. | a.d. XII Kal. Quin. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(Jun 20, 2774) reenacted on Oct 21 by Senatus consultum ultimum de validitate senatus consultorum priorum |
a.d. XII Kal. Feb. ‡ Sex. Lucilio (II) A. Tullia (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXV a.u.c.
(January 21, 2775) |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de transitionis rebus ordinandis | In anticipation of constitution changes, the consuls removed the historically inaccurate power of imperium from the aediles curules. No Censors will be elected this year also. Sex. Lucilius Tutor, is authorized as special proconsul with full consular power. | a.d. XII Kal. Quin. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(Jun 20, 2774) reenacted on Oct 21 by Senatus consultum ultimum de validitate senatus consultorum priorum |
a.d. XII Kal. Feb. ‡ Sex. Lucilio (II) A. Tullia (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXV a.u.c.
(January 21, 2775) |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de classibus et centuriis et tribubus | Suspends the Lex Cornelia de punctis censualibus, with exceptions, as well as the Lex Cornelia de classibus et ordine equestri. It directs the class, tribe and century allocations. | a.d. XII Kal. Quin. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(Jun 20, 2774) reenacted on Oct 21 by Senatus consultum ultimum de validitate senatus consultorum priorum |
a.d. XII Kal. Feb. ‡ Sex. Lucilio (II) A. Tullia (II) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXV a.u.c.
(January 21, 2775) |
I. Lex Cornelia de punctis censualibus
II. Lex Cornelia de classibus et ordine equestri (Suspends the laws) |
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Expired Senatus Consultum Ultimum Summary
The following SCU have lapsed, expired or have been repealed. As per article V. D. of the Nova Roma constitution, only those parts of the SCU that are not in conflict with laws of higher legal precedence above Senatus consultum will retain validity or effect after the three month period has passed. Day-to-day management, operational actions, and decisions implemented under the the SCU for Nova Roma that do not create new law conflicting with laws of higher legal precedence, will not become reversed or annulled automatically after the expiration of the SCU, only the changes to the legal system of Nova Roma that are in conflict with laws of higher legal precedence.
- *NOTE: The impact of some SCUs can be far reaching. The Ongoing Legislation is an approximation only. Citizens and magistrates should consult the actual SCU for details.
| Title | Description | Date Enacted | Expiration | Ongoing Legislation* | General Praetores Commentary |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de pietate, fiducia et fidelitate principum civitatis erga rem publicam | Articulates the conflict-of-interest policy of Nova Roma and prohibits ranking members of certain organizations from holding various magistracies in Nova Roma. | a.d. XII Kal. Quin. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(Jun 20, 2774) |
prid. Kal. Sext. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(July 31, 2774) repealed by Senatus Consultum Ultimum de Pietate, Fiducia et Fidelitate Principum Civitatis Erga Rem Publicam Revisum. |
Nil
(Repealed) |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de bello civili et de consilio directorum corporationis | Empowering senate members to organize the Board of Directors election. | a.d. VIII Id. Oct. ‡ Q. Arrio (II) T. Domitio (III) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIII a.u.c.
(Oct 8, 2773) |
prid. Non. Sept. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(Sep 4, 2774) lapsed after BoD election as per Forum Romanum post #97350. |
Nil
(Lapsed) |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de rectoribus provinciarum | Proroguing of governors and Appointment of of governors for Provincia Australia, Marcomannia, Cismississippiana, Sarmatia and Germania, while terminating all special greater imperium (imperium maius) grants, returning to normal practice. | a.d. VIII Id. Oct. ‡ Q. Arrio (II) T. Domitio (III) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIII a.u.c.
(Oct 8, 2773) |
Non. Sept. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(Sep 5, 2774) expired after new constitution enactment as of Forum Romanum post #97352. |
Valid as a standard Senatus Consulta
(Ongoing) |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de tributis alio modo solutis II | Defines the non-corporate voluntary donations (tax rates) for 2773. | a.d. VIII Id. Oct. ‡ Q. Arrio (II) T. Domitio (III) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIII a.u.c.
(Oct 8, 2773) |
a.d. XII Kal. Quin. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(Jun 20, 2774) expired Jun 20, 2774 with the enactment of the new year's policy of Senatus consultum ultimum de tributis alio modo solutis Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia coss. |
Nil
(Lapsed) |
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| Senatus consultum ultimum de curatoribus publicis | Creates the Officium Aerarii (Office of Finances), the Officium Rei Informaticae (Office of Information Technology) and the Officium Censorium (Censorial Office), established as departments of the Officium Administrationis Publicae. | a.d. VIII Id. Oct. ‡ Q. Arrio (II) T. Domitio (III) cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIII a.u.c.
(Oct 8, 2773) |
Non. Sept. ‡ Q. Arrio (III) A. Tullia cos. ‡ MMDCCLXXIV a.u.c.
(Sep 5, 2774) expired after new constitution enactment as of Forum Romanum post #97352. |
Valid as a standard Senatus Consulta
(Ongoing) |
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