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Bill: Family Economics Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Militarist 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: December 2442
Description[?]:
| Bill regarding two economic laws related to families |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.
Old value:: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a single full time worker on it can adequately subsist.
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 considered a "living wage," well above the poverty line for a full time worker.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: There are no regulations on phone service.
Current: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Proposed: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 01:14:43, August 14, 2007 CET | From | Militarist Party | To | Debating the Family Economics Bill |
| Message | The Militarist Party wishes to use this bill to increase the economic welfare of the common citizen as well as reinforce their faith in the government. |
| Date | 02:51:40, August 15, 2007 CET | From | Militarist Party | To | Debating the Family Economics Bill |
| Message | May I ask why those who vote "nay" would deny our citizens better living conditions? |
| Date | 07:35:04, August 15, 2007 CET | From | Supporters of Science in Design (IP) | To | Debating the Family Economics Bill |
| Message | We must show compassion to the needy among us. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 209 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 159 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 232 |
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