We are working on a brand new version of the game! If you want to stay informed, read our blog and register for our mailing list.
Bill: Devolution Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: One Nation Conservative Party
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: July 2510
Description[?]:
| An Act to devolve powers to local governments. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Charter school policy (free, privately run, publicly funded schools).
Old value:: Charter schools are not allowed.
Current: Charter schools must have a specific focus.
Proposed: Charter school funding, regulation, and development is left up to local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Current: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Proposed: Energy provision is left to local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Higher education institutions.
Old value:: The government maintains a system of universities nationwide.
Current: The government maintains a system of universities, vocational schools, and colleges nationwide.
Proposed: The government leaves the development and funding of all higher education institutions up to local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Health and safety legislation for industry.
Old value:: The government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of industry.
Current: The government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of industry.
Proposed: Health and safety laws are to be determined by local governments.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning museum funding.
Old value:: The national government maintains a system of museums nationwide.
Current: The national government maintains a system of museums nationwide.
Proposed: The government leaves funding and operation of museums to local governments.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 20:33:59, December 30, 2007 CET | From |  Wessex High Imperial Party | To | Debating the Devolution Act |
| Message | The UUP opposes these articles. We feel the government has sound reason to maintain cultural systems, educational institutions and safety measures for the people of Pontesi. |
| Date | 00:08:53, December 31, 2007 CET | From | One Nation Conservative Party | To | Debating the Devolution Act |
| Message | The national budget doesn't support them. The honourable gentleman can flutter his big government statist manifesto in front of the eyes of the public but he cannot guarentee or at least live in the hope of providing anywhere near a decent public service without the required funds. While major attractions are going to Beitenyu, hardly the cultural nation that Pontesi is, our museums can't afford the 'relics' of last year. |
| Date | 05:45:53, December 31, 2007 CET | From | Wessex High Imperial Party | To | Debating the Devolution Act |
| Message | This is good reason, then, to increase the budget to provide for these services. We shall oppose. |
| Date | 17:40:41, December 31, 2007 CET | From | National Fascist Revolutionary Party | To | Debating the Devolution Act |
| Message | we can not trust the local governments therefor we will vote against this |
| Date | 14:45:02, January 01, 2008 CET | From | One Nation Conservative Party | To | Debating the Devolution Act |
| Message | We do not trust the socialist government being thrust upon us, friend. |
| Date | 19:10:52, January 01, 2008 CET | From | Commonwealth Workers Party | To | Debating the Devolution Act |
| Message | thrust? Like the fascist government was thrust upon us? |
subscribe to this discussion - unsubscribe
Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 66 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 204 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 55 |
| Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
| Random quote: "The moral justification of capitalism does not lie in the altruist claim that it represents the best way to achieve 'the common good.' It is true that capitalism does, if that catch-phrase has any meaning, but this is merely a secondary consequence. The moral justification for capitalism lies in the fact that it is the only system consonant with man's rational nature, that it protects man's survival qua man, and that its ruling principle is justice." - Ayn Rand |