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Bill: Infrastructure Decentralization Bill (5232)
Details
Submitted by[?]: Normand Pluralist 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: September 2532
Description[?]:
| We feel that Sekowo needs to be further decentralized. The Districts of Sekowo have different demographic elements, and do not all need the exact same regulations regarding eminent domain, housing, and power. While local governments will continue to work together and with the federal government, more autonomy should be granted to them. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Current: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
Proposed: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Current: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Proposed: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state contracts with private companies to provide public housing.
Current: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Proposed: Housing policy is to be determined by local governments.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:31:55, February 15, 2008 CET | From | Peasant Party Of Sekowo | To | Debating the Infrastructure Decentralization Bill (5232) |
| Message | I fail to see how different demographics need different electricity policy. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 251 | ||||||
| no |
Total Seats: 499 | ||||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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