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Bill: IP Deregulation Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Imperialist Party
Status[?]: defeated
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: February 2399
Description[?]:
I am proposing a set of reforms to reduce the burdensome role of government over the lives of individuals. Firstly, I don't see why the government should intervene in the hiring practices of private industries. We may not like WHY they hire (or don't hire) certain people, but government interference will reduce investment. Furthermore, in a racist community, for instance, hiring a minority will cost the business money - we should combat racism, instead of using brute force techniques that hurt industry. Secondly, GMF labeling laws are a tax on private industry, de facto, and grant legitimacy to the scientifically unfoundded fears some people have of genetically modified crops. I, for one, dream of the day when strawberries are the size of watermelons. Thirdly, health and safety laws should be downloaded to local governments. Such laws discourage investment, while also accomplishing valid and defensible objectives (ie. preventing workplace injury). Because of differences in the strength of regional economies, there may be tradeoffs - Antepec may be willing to risk more injury because of a desperate need to encourage industries to move in. Ferene may be able to take the financial hit and better protect its workers. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Listing of controversial ingredients, such as genetically modified (GM) ingredients (if food labelling is applied).
Old value:: Any chemicals used in agrigulture or processing, and any GM ingredients must be listed.
Current: Any chemicals used in agrigulture or processing must be listed. There is no requirement to disclose GM ingredients.
Proposed: There is no requirement to disclose GM ingredients, or chemicals used in agrigulture or processing.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Positive discrimination.
Old value:: No form of positive discrimination is permitted.
Current: The government encourages positive discrimination and enforces it for government hiring.
Proposed: The government does not regulate hiring policies.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |||||
yes |
Total Seats: 217 | |||||
no |
Total Seats: 384 | |||||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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