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Bill: Government Downsizing Act of 2554
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Capitalist Delegation
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: August 2555
Description[?]:
| We the DCD believe that the central government of Telamon spends too much and is too invasive into matters which should be either left to the states or the private sector. Especially in light of our 20 billion TPD deficit, we have targeted a multitude of programs which we believe should be either left to the states or completely privatized. |
Proposals
Article 1
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 national government provides local governments with the funding to operate museums.
Article 2
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 nursery and pre-school educational centres.
Proposed: Pre-school education is private, but the government covers the schoolcosts of poor families.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: Private companies are responsible for disposing of their own waste. The government disposes of residential waste.
Current: The government is responsible for waste disposal.
Proposed: Waste disposal is left entirely to the private sector but is regulated.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 21:44:14, April 01, 2008 CET | From | Rightful Radical Party | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | This bill won't get our acceptance. |
| Date | 21:59:03, April 01, 2008 CET | From | Democratic Capitalist Delegation | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | Perhaps the RRP would like to elaborate on their greivances or suggest revisions to the bill so we can draft a piece of passable legislation James Lott Chairman Democratic Capitalist Delegation |
| Date | 23:59:39, April 01, 2008 CET | From | Radical Party | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | We disagree with articles 2, 6 and 7. But strongly support articles 1, 4, 5 and 8. - Kristian Donson - Leader of the Radical Party |
| Date | 00:22:14, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Democratic Capitalist Delegation | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | We greatly appreciate the input of the Radical Party in regards to the amendment of this bill and will closely consider their stand upon our next revision. James Lott Chairman Democratic Capitalist Delegation |
| Date | 00:27:29, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Social Democratic Party | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | The overall federalist nature of this bill will cause us to vote yes to this bill. The privatization is something we would like to overturn in the future, but want for federalism over-rules our disgust for privatization. |
| Date | 01:34:21, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Republican Party | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | This bill will garner the Republican Party support. |
| Date | 01:53:30, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Conservative Ordo Malleus (COM) | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | We will not vote in favor of this bill. We adamantly oppose articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8. -Roger Evars COM Party Leader |
| Date | 02:16:26, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Democratic Capitalist Delegation | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | We have revised this bill according to feedback from the Radical and COM parties, and we hope that the revisions are to their liking. James Lott Chairman Democratic Capitalist Delegation |
| Date | 03:06:11, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Conservative Ordo Malleus (COM) | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | We cannot support articles 3 and 5. -Roger Evars, COM Party Leader |
| Date | 04:25:57, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Democratic Capitalist Delegation | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | Articles 3 and 5 have been repealed from the bill in response to COM party feedback. We hope that the COM party will support this revised proposal. James Lott Chairman Democratic Capitalist Delegation |
| Date | 06:52:49, April 02, 2008 CET | From | Conservative Ordo Malleus (COM) | To | Debating the Government Downsizing Act of 2554 |
| Message | We appreciate the willingness of the DCD to initiate change in their legislation. Unfortunately, article 2 prevents our support. If we supported this bill we'd only have to sponsor a bill reverting the change in article 2 back to the old position. That would be a waste of time, effort, and money for all involved. We wish to avoid the waste by not supporting this article as it stands. If it were to come before Parliament with only articles 1 and 3 there is a reasonable chance that we would support it. Until then we regretfully cannot condone a bill that proposes such drastic change to our national museums. It is bad enough that our libraries suffered the uncalled for cut. Our national museums needn't suffer the same fate. -Roger Evars, COM Party Leader |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 99 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 151 | |||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
| 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: "I have opinions of my own - strong opinions. But I don't always agree with them." - George W. Bush |