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Bill: Federalism Enhancements I.5
Details
Submitted by[?]: Supporters of Science in Design (IP)
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: November 2474
Description[?]:
| In a continued attempt to increase federal style government in Malivia we present this bill for consideration by the Parliament. Now that the regions receive proportional sized representative allotments, the power of the smaller regions has been decreased. - Their power must be increased somehow, to restore balance. This bill seeks to attempt to do that. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Charter school policy (free, privately run, publicly funded schools).
Old value:: Charter schools must be non-profit and have a specific focus.
Current: Only non-profit organizations may establish charter schools.
Proposed: Charter school funding, regulation, and development is left up to local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Current: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Proposed: Local governments regulate foreign investments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state owns and maintains all housing.
Current: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Proposed: Housing policy is to be determined by local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: Waste disposal is left entirely to the private sector but is regulated.
Current: The government is responsible for waste disposal.
Proposed: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 06:22:49, October 21, 2007 CET | From | Radical Labor Confederation | To | Debating the Federalism Enhancements I.5 |
| Message | The Panthers cannot vote for this bill. |
| Date | 08:21:17, October 21, 2007 CET | From | New Conservative Party of Malivia | To | Debating the Federalism Enhancements I.5 |
| Message | The NCPM is against Article 3 and Article 5. As it is, we ensure a high standard of public transportation by subsidies, and the idea of requiring parents to meet qualifications is ridiculous and draconian. |
| Date | 09:14:41, October 21, 2007 CET | From | St. George's Xtreme Coalition Party | To | Debating the Federalism Enhancements I.5 |
| Message | We agree with the NCPM. |
| Date | 14:33:48, October 21, 2007 CET | From | Militarist Party | To | Debating the Federalism Enhancements I.5 |
| Message | The MP believes that these are minor issues and therefore should not burden the federal government. We will vote yes on this bill. |
| Date | 21:56:46, October 21, 2007 CET | From | Supporters of Science in Design (IP) | To | Debating the Federalism Enhancements I.5 |
| Message | Should we remove Articles III and V, would the NCPM and SGXCP vote for this? |
| Date | 00:50:32, October 22, 2007 CET | From | New Conservative Party of Malivia | To | Debating the Federalism Enhancements I.5 |
| Message | The NCPM would support the Bill, yes. |
| Date | 01:51:30, October 22, 2007 CET | From | Supporters of Science in Design (IP) | To | Debating the Federalism Enhancements I.5 |
| Message | It is done. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 164 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 187 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 249 |
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