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Bill: Bringin' Egalitarian Capitalism Back Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Capitalist Working Families
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: June 2435
Description[?]:
This comprehensive and revolutionary piece of legislation will restore the Commonwealth of Rutania's roots in Capitalism and Free Markets while on the other hand creating an EGALITARIAN culture that can enable the poor and working masses to achieve the ideals of Adam Smith that he brillantly articulated in his book "Wealth of Nations." |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Current: Energy is provided by private, unregulated companies but subsidies are given to those on a low income.
Proposed: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Current: Employers cannot fire workers who have gone on strike.
Proposed: Employers cannot fire workers who have gone on strike.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Higher education institutions.
Old value:: The government maintains a system of universities, vocational schools, and colleges nationwide.
Current: The government maintains a system of universities, vocational schools, and colleges nationwide.
Proposed: The government leaves the development and funding of all higher education institutions up to local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Higher education tuition policy.
Old value:: The government fully subsidizes tuition.
Current: The government subsidizes tuition only for students from families classified as low-income or poor.
Proposed: The government subsidizes tuition only for students from families classified as low-income or poor.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning industrial hemp.
Old value:: Industrial hemp regulations are left up to local governments.
Current: Only regulated agribusinesses may produce industrial hemp.
Proposed: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Current: The state regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Proposed: There are no regulations on phone service.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Pre-school education.
Old value:: The government maintains a system of free publically owned nurseries alongside heavily regulated private establishments.
Current: The government maintains a system of free publically owned nurseries alongside heavily regulated private establishments.
Proposed: The government leaves the pre-school education policy to local governments.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.
Current: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Proposed: Education is private, but the government subsidises the cost of it for everyone
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Trade union strike ballots.
Old value:: Trade unions are not required by law to hold a ballot before striking.
Current: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, majority approval of those that vote is needed from its members.
Proposed: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, majority approval of those that vote is needed from its members.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Current: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Proposed: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 02:50:28, July 27, 2007 CET | From | Capitalist Working Families | To | Debating the Bringin' Egalitarian Capitalism Back Act |
| Message | I'm putting this bill up for a vote, but if you disagree with ANY part of it, please give your rationale so that we can make a cordial deal. Thanks again for your support!!! |
| Date | 08:25:39, July 27, 2007 CET | From | Neo-Whig Party | To | Debating the Bringin' Egalitarian Capitalism Back Act |
| Message | dont like 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Date | 09:03:04, July 27, 2007 CET | From | Militaristic Party | To | Debating the Bringin' Egalitarian Capitalism Back Act |
| Message | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 are unacceptable. |
| Date | 18:28:37, July 27, 2007 CET | From | Vaguely-Remembered Party | To | Debating the Bringin' Egalitarian Capitalism Back Act |
| Message | I can live with some of them, but I disagree with 2, 5, and 10. Unfortunately, if you want any of this bill to pass, I suggest you break it up into smaller bills - voting on them will be easier as well. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 206 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 281 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 263 |
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