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Bill: Church and state separation act 2440
Details
Submitted by[?]: Progressive Liberal Party of Hulstria
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: November 2440
Description[?]:
| Let us separate the church and the state so that we can ensure freedom en liberty for every one. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Current: Religious taxation policy is left to the local governments.
Proposed: No religions are taxed.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Current: Wearing religious clothing or religious symbols in public is illegal.
Proposed: Public officials are not allowed to wear religious symbols while exercising their duties.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations.
Current: Religious schools are allowed, but are strictly regulated. Only recognised religions may set up religious schools.
Proposed: Any religion may set up a school, but they are strictly regulated.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are encouraged.
Current: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:15:53, August 07, 2007 CET | From |  Sectual Congress | To | Debating the Church and state separation act 2440 |
| Message | I think not taxing religions is just a way of showing support for religions on the government's part, but I'll vote for this. |
| Date | 01:00:04, August 07, 2007 CET | From | Progressive Liberal Party of Hulstria | To | Debating the Church and state separation act 2440 |
| Message | Its a way for the government to say, we do not interfere with your lives and your choices. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 213 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 200 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 44 |
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