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Bill: Welfare State
Details
Submitted by[?]: Socialist Jelbanian Party-D.L.J.-D.L.F
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 2454
Description[?]:
People in poor conditions must be helped , the republic needs social justice and an equal Welfare state |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: Child benefit policies are left to local governments.
Current: The state guarantees child benefit to families classified as low-income or poor.
Proposed: The state guarantees child benefit to both low-income families and large families.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the pension system.
Old value:: The state does not operate a pension system. Individuals must save up for retirement on their own.
Current: There is a compulsory private pension system.
Proposed: The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 21:28:39, September 05, 2007 CET | From | Lib-Gov Party-part of W.A-S.U | To | Debating the Welfare State |
Message | Yes, we support |
Date | 04:02:34, September 07, 2007 CET | From | Centre Démocratique | To | Debating the Welfare State |
Message | Oppose article 1 - we want local governments to keep their power. Mildly support article 2. CCU will most likely vote against this. |
Date | 19:44:46, September 07, 2007 CET | From | Bloc Militaire pour Restauration | To | Debating the Welfare State |
Message | we oppose, we don't see a need a for solidarity with large families |
Date | 10:59:24, September 08, 2007 CET | From | Socialist Jelbanian Party-D.L.J.-D.L.F | To | Debating the Welfare State |
Message | large families have more expenses and have large risk of poorty |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes |
Total Seats: 12 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 29 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 41 |
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