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Bill: Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B)
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberal Urban Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill proposes to change the allocation of funds in the budget. It requires more than half of the legislature to vote yes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: August 2524
Description[?]:
| Note: This bill is directly connected with 'Farid Economics Bill (2523) (A)' . Please, advise both bills before voting on either. By lowering taxes, citizens have the privilege of earning more money, therefore, we have considered the possibility of decreasing the national budget and leaving those areas to the private sector, while maintaining basic rights for complete social welfare. As a result, the government automatically becomes small and quite efficient, protecting our citizens' rights and maintaining the bridge between social classes, while, as mentioned above, keeping social welfare on the agenda, in order to protect the weak. Furthermore, economical freedom is increased, and citizens and individuals are free to spend their money however they please, as their income is stable and secure. In addition to, education standards are increased, as the private sector can control the situation within higher education institutions, by adjusting tuition and increased entrance standards. The basic education has remained accessible and efficient for all classes, as education is a right. Regarding health and defense, an adequate number has been proposed, as the state has to maintain health standards and support the national military. These funds are consider more than adequate, as the private sector is free to assist the case. Lastly, government departments do not require large numbers of funds, as the government itself will become small and mostly support vital areas. Environment & Tourism, as well as Trade & Industry, require a rather increased budget, since the private sector is handling major areas, and the government is required to maintain order and limits to certain issues, as well as promote solutions to common problems. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The nation's defence industry.
Old value:: The state owns all defence industries.
Current: The state owns national defence industries but these exist alongside privately owned defence industries.
Proposed: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The research and development of pharmaceutical drugs.
Old value:: The government does not subsidize research and development of prescription drugs but regulates their prices.
Current: The government subsidizes research and development of prescription drugs and regulates their prices.
Proposed: The government neither subsidizes research and development of drugs nor regulates their prices.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: Small scale private electrical generation is permitted but most energy is generated by a government-owned company.
Current: Small scale private electrical generation is permitted but most energy is generated by a government-owned company.
Proposed: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Current: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Proposed: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government allows local governments to craft agricultural subsidy policy.
Current: Strategic crops are produced on State owned farms. All other produce is left to the Private sector.
Proposed: Agricultural crops which are considered beneficial to the enviroment or to the continued ecological safety of the state are subsidized.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Higher education institutions.
Old value:: The government maintains a system of universities, vocational schools, and colleges nationwide.
Current: The government maintains a system of universities, vocational schools, and colleges nationwide.
Proposed: The government does not maintain any forms of higher education.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The regulation of higher education.
Old value:: The government allows private higher education but regulates it to meet nationally set standards.
Current: The government allows private higher education but regulates it to meet nationally set standards.
Proposed: The government does not fund any public higher education institutions, permitting only private higher education institutions to exist.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Higher education tuition policy.
Old value:: The government subsidizes tuition only for students from families classified as low-income or poor.
Current: The government introduces means tested loans for higher education tuition, to be paid back by students after earnings reach a certain amount.
Proposed: The government subsidizes higher education tuition to a certain amount, the rest is covered by the individual students. This includes scholarship programs.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the funding of libraries.
Old value:: The national government provides local governments with funding to operate libraries.
Current: The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries.
Proposed: The national government contracts with private companies to maintain a system of libraries.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning museum funding.
Old value:: The national government provides local governments with the funding to operate museums.
Current: The national government maintains a system of museums nationwide.
Proposed: The government gives monetary grants to organizations which have established or are looking to establish museums.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Pre-school education.
Old value:: The government maintains a system of free publically owned nursery and pre-school educational centres.
Current: The government maintains a system of free publically owned nurseries alongside heavily regulated private establishments.
Proposed: Pre-school education is private, but the government covers the schoolcosts of poor families.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.
Current: There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.
Proposed: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Local governments decide upon the funding policy.
Current: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Proposed: Public transport is fully user-pays.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the export of weapons to other nations.
Old value:: The government must approve all arms sales on a case by case basis.
Current: The government must approve all arms sales on a case by case basis.
Proposed: The government allows all arms to be exported freely.
Article 15
| Ministry | Current Budget | Old Budget | Propesed Budget |
| Head of Government | 500,000,000 KAF | 50,000,000,000 KAF | 5,000,000,000 KAF |
| Foreign Affairs | 4,000,000,000 KAF | 80,000,000,000 KAF | 5,000,000,000 KAF |
| Internal Affairs | 55,000,000,000 KAF | 50,000,000,000 KAF | 5,000,000,000 KAF |
| Finance | 2,700,000,000 KAF | 200,000,000,000 KAF | 5,000,000,000 KAF |
| Defence | 200,000,000,000 KAF | 2,700,000,000,000 KAF | 928,683,000,000 KAF |
| Justice | 6,000,000,000 KAF | 200,000,000,000 KAF | 15,000,000,000 KAF |
| Infrastructure and Transport | 101,000,000,000 KAF | 200,000,000,000 KAF | 150,000,000,000 KAF |
| Health and Social Services | 205,000,000,000 KAF | 200,000,000,000 KAF | 225,000,000,000 KAF |
| Education and Culture | 132,000,000,000 KAF | 200,000,000,000 KAF | 150,000,000,000 KAF |
| Science and Technology | 35,000,000,000 KAF | 200,000,000,000 KAF | 15,000,000,000 KAF |
| Food and Agriculture | 44,000,000,000 KAF | 20,000,000,000 KAF | 15,000,000,000 KAF |
| Environment and Tourism | 5,000,000,000 KAF | 100,000,000,000 KAF | 50,000,000,000 KAF |
| Trade and Industry | 47,000,000,000 KAF | 20,000,000,000 KAF | 50,000,000,000 KAF |
| Total | 837,200,000,000 KAF | 4,220,000,000,000 KAF | 1,618,683,000,000 KAF |
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 18:49:55, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Kafuri Socialist Party | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | 1. Boo. 2. Boo. 3. Gah!! Our spending! |
| Date | 18:50:57, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Liberal Urban Party | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | Damn you! I haven't finished! |
| Date | 18:54:19, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Kafuri Socialist Party | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | But I already know I'll vote no so why wait? |
| Date | 18:54:49, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Liberal Urban Party | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | Well, good point; i'll make a small speech though....coca cola? |
| Date | 19:18:52, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Liberal Urban Party | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | This bill is directly connected with 'Farid Economics Bill (2523) (A)' . Please, advise both bills before voting on either. |
| Date | 21:22:55, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Ancient Arabic Order of the Shrine [KRC] | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | We're good with many of these except 6,7,9,10 We believe education to be VITAL to a good life. VITAL We shall deliberate our vote. |
| Date | 21:44:18, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Liberal Urban Party | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | It is indeed vital; we have kept education as a right, until we reached the higher education issue. By proposing ideas to the private sector, we automatically control the situation, as many world famous universities in real life. Our current situation of education is similar to greece, where anybody can get a degree, and everything is completely * up. |
| Date | 21:50:52, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Liberal Urban Party | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | Consider it; people, with the new taxation proposal, have the funds to participate in both cultural and education matters. Furthermore, there is no government censoring, while, according to the media laws, the private sector is free to criticize the government, however, is prohibited from using hate speech and false information. So, people have the money, the private sector wants profit, so it would do anything to attract customers, while the private sector is controlled by strict legislation. The above is relative to the libraries and museums matter. |
| Date | 21:54:10, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Liberal Urban Party | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | Regarding the educational proposals, well, if i want to be more clear, take for example the real life, world famous universities throughout the world. Besides, ALL people will have vital education until 18, in order to cope with life and learn the basics. Afterwards, you either work or have the ability to study. Workers, however, are not manipulated by the system since their rights are promoted and through proper basic education, they are aware of their rights. |
| Date | 22:03:54, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Ancient Arabic Order of the Shrine [KRC] | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | Eh, good point. You have our votes. |
| Date | 22:49:51, January 29, 2008 CET | From | Liberal Urban Party | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | Thank you for your support! |
| Date | 06:13:52, January 30, 2008 CET | From | The Kuchifey Liberation Party (KLC) | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | No on everything besides spending. |
| Date | 06:29:57, January 30, 2008 CET | From | Liberal Urban Party | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | Spending? |
| Date | 08:15:46, January 30, 2008 CET | From | The Kuchifey Liberation Party (KLC) | To | Debating the Farid Economics Bill (2523) (B) |
| Message | Budget. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 358 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 357 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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