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Bill: Bill of Fire
Details
Submitted by[?]: Schwarz Kamm Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: June 2364
Description[?]:
| yea i havent been paying attention very much so now im gonna renew my positions. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards alcoholic beverages.
Old value:: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults.
Current: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults.
Proposed: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased only from licensed sales outlets, and can only be available to adults.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Current: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Proposed: The government subsidises a considerable discount for contraceptives.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Old value:: The medicinal use of cannabis is illegal.
Current: Cannabis is legal as a sedative for patients in pain.
Proposed: The legality of medicinal cannabis is established by local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.
Old value:: There is no provision for a minimum wage.
Current: There shall be a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage," well above the poverty line for a full time worker.
Proposed: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: There are no regulations on the sale of tobacco.
Current: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Proposed: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Women in the military.
Old value:: Women can only serve in non-battle positions.
Current: Women serve alongside men.
Proposed: Women serve alongside men.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:03:11, February 20, 2007 CET | From |  Ancient and Noble Order of the Cavaliers | To | Debating the Bill of Fire |
| Message | Utter clap-trap! [harrumph, harrumph, harrumph] |
| Date | 00:28:20, February 20, 2007 CET | From | New Age Party | To | Debating the Bill of Fire |
| Message | I disagree with 7 and 9. Others are a yes but not sure I'd vote yes with the current state of 7 and 9. |
| Date | 01:01:04, February 20, 2007 CET | From | dot.dot.dot | To | Debating the Bill of Fire |
| Message | a lot of it can be agreed to, but that's a lot of propositions! |
| Date | 02:38:00, February 20, 2007 CET | From | Schwarz Kamm Party | To | Debating the Bill of Fire |
| Message | wats wrong with 7 and 9 |
| Date | 03:13:29, February 20, 2007 CET | From | New Age Party | To | Debating the Bill of Fire |
| Message | 7 I think it should be left to local governments or the individual business owner to determine whether they allow smoking. 9 I'm just old school and think women shouldn't serve in combat arms. |
| Date | 06:30:39, February 20, 2007 CET | From | Piggy Party | To | Debating the Bill of Fire |
| Message | please split the bill, i am for 1,2,5,8,9 |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 182 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 82 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 69 |
| Random fact: Periodically, it is a good idea to go through your nation's Treaties and arrange to withdraw from any that are unwanted. |
| Random quote: "For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against." - Niccolo Machiavelli |