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Bill: Capitalism II
Details
Submitted by[?]: Militarist 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: November 2552
Description[?]:
We must rebuild Malivia after the effects of Communism |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: The state guarantees child benefit to families classified as low-income or poor.
Current: The state does not provide child benefit.
Proposed: The state does not provide child benefit.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private, unregulated companies but subsidies are given to those on a low income.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Proposed: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Article 3
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: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Current: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Proposed: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Guarantee of minimum income.
Old value:: All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government. However, the provision of this is not to exceed a certian period of time.
Current: All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government. However, the provision of this is not to exceed a certian period of time.
Proposed: There shall be no direct cash payments to individuals to guarantee a minimum income.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.
Old value:: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
Current: There shall be a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage," well above the poverty line for a full time worker.
Proposed: There is no provision for a minimum wage.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families but does not regulate the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Current: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Proposed: There are no regulations on phone service.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Secondary strike action.
Old value:: Only closely related trade unions can walk out on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Current: Any trade union can go on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Proposed: Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 15:04:19, March 26, 2008 CET | From | National Anti-Communist Front | To | Debating the Capitalism II |
Message | While we support the capitalist system we also think every Malivian has the right of a basic safety net. We do support Articles 5, 6, and 7 however. It is essential to make sure Malivian companies stay Malivian, therefore we cannot support article 2. Also this bill violates the Acceptable Legislative Conduct Act, please make corrections. |
Date | 17:44:56, March 26, 2008 CET | From | Militarist Party | To | Debating the Capitalism II |
Message | OOC: What's the ALCA? IC: Apologies, but the MP does not wish to change any of its positions. The people must EARN what they get, not be given handouts from welfare. From each according to his ability, to each according to his ability! |
Date | 21:34:28, March 26, 2008 CET | From | National Anti-Communist Front | To | Debating the Capitalism II |
Message | OOC: Here: http://80.237.164.51/particracy/main/viewbill.php?billid=155403 "Article One: All parties must post a legible title and description of their proposed bill in English. - The title must clearly explain what the bill contains. - The description must be at least a full sentence and clearly explain why the bill is useful and/or necessary to Malivia, the World, the Continent, ect." |
Date | 14:24:13, March 27, 2008 CET | From | Malivia Democratic Party | To | Debating the Capitalism II |
Message | Article 1: No Article 2: Yes Article 3: Indifferent Article 4: No Article 5: Yes Article 6: No Article 7: Yes Article 8: Yes Overall: No |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes | Total Seats: 241 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 259 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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