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Bill: Keymon Integration Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Likaton Coalition of the Willing
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: June 2439
Description[?]:
| This Bill incorporates a series of provisions with one clear goal. The rogue state of Keymon be restored to its rightful place in Greater Likatonia. rogue state of Keymon be restored to its rightful place in Greater Likatonia. Article 1 Proposal to change Government policy concerning granting nationality. (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights) Proposed: Only those born to nationals become nationals. This will include all native born Western Merians, who shall from the enactment of this Bill be considered Likaton nationals, and as such come under the protection of our Military forces. Article 2 Proposal to change Government-issued identity card policy. Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times. Each Card to indicate the Prefecture of residence of the holder. Western Meria should not carry any additional distinctions Article 3 Proposal to change Government policy concerning granting citizenship. Proposed: Citizenship is granted based on race/religion/gender. Anyone claiming 'Keymoni' nationality be deported to the nearest accepting nation, or detained indefinately. Article 4 Proposal to change The constitutional right and responsibility to propose a cabinet to the legislature. Proposed: Only the largest parties can propose a cabinet. The Likaton Convocation will recognise the parties of Meria, but until they are fully integrated, they should not be able to propose such important Bills. Article 5 Proposal to change The government's policy regarding foreign embassies. Proposed: The government does not allow foreign embassies. Any foreign embassies on Likaton Soil to be re-posessed within 30 days of this act. This act shall be notice to those resident in these premises to quit them forthwith Article 6 Proposal to change International Trade (This is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo) Proposed: The nation allows for imports, but imposes protectionist tariffs and quotas on all imports Article 7 Proposal to change Travel by foreigners to the nation Proposed: The nation does not allow any visitors unless a specific permit is authorized by the Foreign Minister. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting nationality (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights).
Old value:: Anyone is able to claim nationality.
Current: Anyone receives nationality but immigrants must pass a test to gain nationality.
Proposed: Only those born to nationals become nationals.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Current: Citizens are issued with identity cards on a voluntary basis.
Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting citizenship.
Old value:: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Current: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Proposed: Citizenship is granted based on race/religion/gender.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The constitutional right and responsibility to propose a cabinet to the legislature.
Old value:: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Current: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Proposed: Only the largest party can propose a cabinet.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign embassies.
Old value:: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Current: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Proposed: The government does not allow foreign embassies.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)
Old value:: The nation does not impose any tariffs or quotas on imports.
Current: The nation allows for imports, but imposes "ethical" tariffs on nations with lower environmental and labour rights standards.
Proposed: The nation allows for imports, but imposes protectionist tariffs and quotas on all imports.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation imposes oppressive border control on visitors, with invasive and harassing levels of security checks to discourage visiting the nation.
Current: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Proposed: The nation does not allow any visitors unless a specific permit is authorized by the Foreign Minister.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 04:04:34, August 04, 2007 CET | From | Ars Moriendi Party | To | Debating the Keymon Integration Act |
| Message | Article 6 we support. The rest, not so much. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 378 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 288 |
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