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Bill: Federalism Act 2570
Details
Submitted by[?]: Vanuku Freedom Party
Status[?]: passed
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: February 2571
Description[?]:
| Sec. 1 SHORT TITLE This act may be cited as the 'Federalism Act 2570' Sec. 2 PROVISIONS A. The regulation of tobacco production, transport, sale, possession and use shall be within the sole purview of the federal states. B. The regulation of gambling and games of chance shall be within the sole purview of the federal states. Sec. 3 EFFECTIVENESS The provisions of this act shall take effect six months following passage. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Current: Gambling is illegal unless taking place in a licensed casino.
Proposed: The legality of gambling is a matter of local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner, but is illegal in government-owned buildings.
Current: Smoking is legal outdoors and in private homes and clubs, but illegal indoors in all places of employment.
Proposed: Smoking regulations are to be determined by local governments.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 15:08:22, May 03, 2008 CET | From |  Vanuku Sinatranoan Party | To | Debating the Federalism Act 2570 |
| Message | We, the Vanuku Sinatranoan Party, are unable to agree with your smoking proposal on the grounds that serious health issues should have even handling across all five states. We do agree with your gambling proposal. We shall at present choose to abstain. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 76 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 2 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 17 |
| Random fact: Periodically, it is a good idea to go through your nation's Treaties and arrange to withdraw from any that are unwanted. |
| Random quote: "You don't have to buy from anyone. You don't have to work at any particular job. You don't have to participate in any given relationship. You can choose." - Harry Browne |