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Bill: The Fair Sales Tax Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberal Conservatives
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: August 2609
Description[?]:
| I propose that we scrap the sales tax on essential goods on the basis that it is particularly unfair on those members of society on low incomes. I believe no-one should have to pay tax on the necessities in life. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on essential goods such as food and non-luxury clothing.
Old value:: 10
Current: 15
Proposed: 0
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 20:28:17, July 20, 2008 CET | From | Nasjonal Front | To | Debating the The Fair Sales Tax Bill |
| Message | The Government has to raise revenue somewhere. We vote for the legislation to remain. |
| Date | 01:18:40, July 21, 2008 CET | From | Hete Brorskap | To | Debating the The Fair Sales Tax Bill |
| Message | We support the rationale behind this. Nevertheless, if this measure passes, means will need to be found to re-balance the budget. Alf Borghild (Chief Gothi of the Hete Brorskap) |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 261 | |||
| no |
Total Seats: 239 | |||
| 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: " A government which robs Peter to pay Paul, can always count on the support of Paul." - George Bernard Shaw |