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Bill: Infrastructure Localization (2573)
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 2575
Description[?]:
| We believe that federal government inefficiencies are forcing increased costs in government which will ultimately result in greater taxation and further subsequent corruption and waste. We hereby propose localizing various infrastructure elements in Sekowo to ensure maximum efficiency in handling matters. We also note that self-governance is one of the principles of Sekowo, and that local governments can best respond to the needs of their own constituents, which may differ from region to region. We ask that the Folkstämma be mindful of such needs. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Civil defence is the government's policy on providing shelters to be used in the event of attacks on major cities, mainly nuclear attacks and bombing.
Old value:: The government builds and maintains a network of shelters across the nation.
Current: Local authorities are responsible for building and maintaining shelters.
Proposed: Local authorities are responsible for building and maintaining shelters.
Article 2
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 3
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is partially subsidised with the remainder "user-pays".
Current: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Proposed: Local governments decide upon the funding policy.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power).
Old value:: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Current: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Proposed: The decision on renewable energy sources is left up to local governments.
Article 5
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 | 09:10:32, May 11, 2008 CET | From | Normand Pluralist Party | To | Debating the Infrastructure Localization (2573) |
| Message | I'm most interested in knowing if anyone would support part of this bill, but not all. |
| Date | 13:43:04, May 11, 2008 CET | From | å¸å›½å…¬æ˜Žå…š (Teikoku KÅmeitÅ) | To | Debating the Infrastructure Localization (2573) |
| Message | I'm/we're against all, as usual. |
| Date | 18:23:56, May 12, 2008 CET | From | Conservative Party | To | Debating the Infrastructure Localization (2573) |
| Message | CP would support housing to be localized. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 56 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 422 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 122 |
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