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Bill: Godwin returns!
Details
Submitted by[?]: Tribal Revolutionary Council
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: January 2572
Description[?]:
The docks were very busy today, the dockers moved like ants among the huge ships and their cargo. The weather was humid, like it always was, the smell of weed was drifting from a nearby Democracy Now local party meeting. A huge poster bearing the image of the-would be sultan bore down on the population. But the Azahari weren't the only ghosts from Al'Badara's past who had returned.... Young Hector was leaning off the bars of a large luxury cruiser sucking loudly on a soft drink, he watched the people with wide eyes and a blank expression. Abdul-Azeez put his hand to his head, model number 3 would need some more training. A StromSoc solider in plain cloths walked up, "What now, comrade minister?" Abdul-Azeez made a dismissive gesture, "Make a proactive radio broadcast and reactivate the party grassroots organisations, that should get the proles in the right mood. Then get the rent-a-mob to get rid of that bloody weed den. But tell the ministry we're not ready to use model number 3 yet, his personalities...... too irregular. The public will fall for achieve speeches, they always do" Young Hector began to kick out aimlessly with his left leg. The boom of a IngSoc military march could be heard in the distance........... |
Proposals
Article 1
Withdraw from the Death Penalty Treaty..
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Current: All advertising is prohibited.
Proposed: All advertising is prohibited.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards alcoholic beverages.
Old value:: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased only from licensed sales outlets, and can only be available to adults.
Current: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased only from licensed sales outlets, and can only be available to adults.
Proposed: The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is outlawed.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The citizens' right to assemble in public.
Old value:: There are no restrictions on the right of citizens to assemble in groups.
Current: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Proposed: The police may disperse a group without giving any reason.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting citizenship.
Old value:: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Current: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Proposed: Citizenship is granted based on race/religion/gender.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The nation's defence industry.
Old value:: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Current: The state owns national defence industries but these exist alongside privately owned defence industries.
Proposed: The state owns all defence industries.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Current: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Proposed: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The right to euthanasia.
Old value:: Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.
Current: Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.
Proposed: Euthanasia is mandated for the old and sick
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Structure of the executive branch.
Old value:: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Current: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Proposed: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The terms of extradition.
Old value:: Extradition to nations with capital punishment or with cruel or inhumane treatment of suspects and convicts is not allowed.
Current: The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties.
Proposed: The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Licensing of food sales.
Old value:: Anyone may sell food, but shelf lives of foods are enforced.
Current: Food may be sold by licensed vendors only, and shelf lives of foods are enforced.
Proposed: Food may be sold by licensed vendors only.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Proposed: Foreign investors are not allowed to invest in national companies.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Appointments and requirements for government employees.
Old value:: All government employees have to promise political independence.
Current: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Proposed: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Radio stations.
Old value:: All radio stations are owned by independent non-profit-making cooperatives which are subsidised by the government.
Current: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Proposed: All radio stations are owned by the state.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: Health care is entirely private.
Current: Health care is entirely public and free; private clinics are banned.
Proposed: Health care is entirely public and free; private clinics are banned.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Current: Certain industries are owned by the state, all others are under private ownership.
Proposed: All industry is owned and operated by the state.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Current: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Proposed: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change National service.
Old value:: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve either a term in the military or a lesser paid term of civilian national service, at their option.
Current: All adults upon completion of schooling can be required in times of war to serve a term in the military.
Proposed: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve a term in the military.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of the viewing of movies.
Old value:: The government sets a range of standards (to be determined) but these only apply to movie theaters.
Current: The government sets a range of standards (to be determined) but these only apply to movie theaters.
Proposed: Only government approved movies are allowed to be viewed.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting nationality (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights).
Old value:: Anyone is able to claim nationality.
Current: Only those born in this country or to nationals receive nationality.
Proposed: Only those born to nationals become nationals.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Racial and religious registration of nationals.
Old value:: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Current: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Proposed: All nationals are required to register their race and religion.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards evangelism and religious advertising.
Old value:: Religious organizations are not permitted to actively promote themselves or advertise, however evangelism is permitted by individuals.
Current: Religions are permitted to freely promote and advertise themselves.
Proposed: Religions are not permitted to promote themselves or advertise in any manner whatsoever.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is an official state religion, and membership is mandatory.
Current: Religion is allowed but the state promotes atheism.
Proposed: Any form of religion is banned.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: Only adults may purchase tobacco.
Current: Only adults may purchase tobacco.
Proposed: The sale of tobacco products is prohibited.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Current: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Proposed: The nation does not allow any visitors unless a specific permit is authorized by the Foreign Minister.
Article 26
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.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | ||
yes | Total Seats: 443 | ||
no | Total Seats: 306 | ||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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