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Bill: Public Media Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Union of Democratic Socialists
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: January 2458
Description[?]:
| It is essential to our populace's intellectual wellbeing that they are not forced to watch mindless drivel such as the popular 'Big Sister' series or 'Celebrity Ironing Championship 2457'. A publicly funded boradcasting organisation serves the educational needs of the nation, not the management's need for advertising revenue. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Radio stations.
Old value:: All radio stations are private.
Current: All radio stations are private.
Proposed: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Television stations.
Old value:: All television media are private.
Current: All television media are private.
Proposed: The government subsidises a national TV station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised TV stations are allowed.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 67 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 136 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 36 |
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