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Bill: Energy Nationalisation Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Drtárék Jelbék Prta
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: March 2458
Description[?]:
We propose that energy is brought under the control of the state, so as to ensure that it is run in the best interests of the Jelbanian people. To pay for the initial purchases of small scale private energy firms, overseas aid will be reduced. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Current: Private and public power stations exist side-by-side.
Proposed: Small scale private electrical generation is permitted but most energy is generated by a government-owned company.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Current: A single private company owns and maintains the national power grid.
Proposed: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Proposed: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards giving aid to foreign countries.
Old value:: The government gives moderate aid to countries in need.
Current: The government supplies "tied" aid to poorer nations in return for trading rights.
Proposed: The government never offers international aid.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 12:05:58, September 13, 2007 CET | From | Socialist Jelbanian Party-D.L.J.-D.L.F | To | Debating the Energy Nationalisation Bill |
Message | we could agree with the proposal...but the country needs an efficient public administration with strong rules |
Date | 12:51:56, September 13, 2007 CET | From | Bloc Militaire pour Restauration | To | Debating the Energy Nationalisation Bill |
Message | we strongly oppose; nationalisation is never good for our economy |
Date | 21:20:19, September 13, 2007 CET | From | Centre Démocratique | To | Debating the Energy Nationalisation Bill |
Message | We also oppose the nationalization of industry. |
Date | 00:09:51, September 19, 2007 CET | From | Revolutionary Constit'nal United Front | To | Debating the Energy Nationalisation Bill |
Message | One of our Founding Fathers dreamt of a mighty machination that will give all people Light. We must support all steps going towards that dream. We shall conquer night. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | ||||
yes | Total Seats: 36 | ||||
no |
Total Seats: 52 | ||||
abstain |
Total Seats: 12 |
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