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Bill: Intellectual Property Act 2515
Details
Submitted by[?]: Revolutionary Socialist Front
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: October 2515
Description[?]:
An act to introduce reforms in the area of intellectual property law. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Protection of original works of technology and arts.
Old value:: Works of technology and art are protected by copyright.
Current: Technology and art are part of the commons and are not protected by copyright.
Proposed: Technology and art are part of the commons and are not protected by copyright.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on the source code of software.
Old value:: The government does not require that all source be opened but heavilly regulates closed source software.
Current: The government requires that all source be closed and owned by the government.
Proposed: The government requires that all source be opened.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | ||||
yes | Total Seats: 159 | ||||
no | Total Seats: 175 | ||||
abstain |
Total Seats: 166 |
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