PREAMBLE

Citizenship within the Republic of Tarkin carries with it rights, responsibilities, and standing under regional canon. Article II, Section II of the Constitution vests the execution and supervision of laws concerning citizenship in the Secretary of State. The Senate hereby enacts a clear, uniform, and transparent framework for the recognition and naturalization of nations.

ARTICLE I: SHORT TITLE

(1) This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Citizenship Administration Act.

[b]ARTICLE II: DEFINITIONS
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(1) Citizen Nation means a nation formally recognized as a citizen of the Republic of Tarkin under this Act.

(2) Resident Nation means any nation present within the region of Tarkin but not yet recognized as a citizen.

(3) World Assembly Member means a nation holding membership in the World Assembly at the time of consideration.

(4) Continuous Residence means uninterrupted presence within the region of Tarkin, calculated from the nation's verified entry as reflected in the Citizenship Registry. Departure from the region for any period shall reset the residency clock, except where departure is caused by a documented technical error or is otherwise excused by the Secretary of State.

ARTICLE III: AUTHORITY

(1) This Act is enacted under the authority of Article I of the Constitution, which vests all legislative authority in the Senate and empowers it to legislate the affairs of all member nations and the region.

(2) Citizenship under this Act constitutes formal recognition under Tarkin law and canon and shall not supersede any provision of the Constitution.

ARTICLE IV: PRESERVATION OF EXISTING CITIZENSHIP

(1) All nations recognized as citizens of the Republic of Tarkin prior to the effective date of this Act shall retain citizenship without further action and are exempt from the residency requirements of this Act.

(2) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to strip citizenship from any nation preserved under this Article.

ARTICLE V: ELIGIBILITY FOR CITIZENSHIP

(1) A resident nation not holding membership in the World Assembly shall be eligible for citizenship after fourteen (14) days of continuous residence in the region.

(2) A resident nation holding membership in the World Assembly shall be eligible for citizenship after seven (7) days of continuous residence in the region.

(3) Time shall be calculated from the nation's verified entry as reflected in the Citizenship Registry maintained by the Regional Curator.

ARTICLE VI: THE SECRETARY OF STATE

(1) Consistent with Article II, Section II of the Constitution, the Secretary of State shall have sole executive responsibility for the administration of citizenship. The Secretary's duties under this Act include identifying resident nations who have met the residency requirements of Article V, granting citizenship to eligible nations upon confirmation of eligibility, coordinating with the Regional Curator to ensure the Citizenship Registry accurately reflects current citizenship status, and publishing periodic reports on naturalization activity.

(2) Grants of citizenship under this Act take effect upon the Secretary of State's certification and the corresponding update to the Citizenship Registry.

(3) A resident nation that meets the residency requirements of Article V and has not been granted citizenship within fourteen (14) days of eligibility may petition the Secretary of State directly. The Secretary shall respond within seven (7) days, either by granting citizenship or by providing written justification for withholding it. A nation aggrieved by such withholding may seek review before the Supreme Court.

ARTICLE VII: LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP

(1) Citizenship shall be lost automatically upon voluntary renunciation submitted in writing to the Secretary of State, departure from the region for a continuous period exceeding fifteen (15) days subject to the Secretary of State's discretion to grant exceptions for documented technical or diplomatic circumstances, or Cessation to Exist (CTE) of the nation.

(2) Citizenship may be revoked for cause by the Supreme Court, upon petition by the Attorney General, following proceedings conducted in accordance with Article IV of the Constitution. Grounds for revocation include treason as defined in Article IV, Section VI of the Constitution, and other convictions warranting loss of citizenship under Tarkin law.

(3) Nothing in this Article shall constrain the Chancellor's authority under Article III of the Constitution, including the invocation of Supreme Privilege.

(4) A nation that has lost citizenship and subsequently returns to the region shall be treated as a resident nation and subject to the residency requirements of Article V.

ARTICLE VIII: RECORDKEEPING

(1) The Citizenship Registry maintained by the Regional Curator shall serve as the authoritative record of citizenship status.

(2) The Secretary of State shall ensure all grants and losses of citizenship are promptly reflected in the Registry.

ARTICLE IX: SEVERABILITY

(1) If any provision of this Act is found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

ARTICLE X: EFFECTIVE DATE

This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage and signature of the President unless vetoed, in which case the Act shall be effective upon a Senate vote to override the veto in accordance with the Constitution.