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Bill: Social Reform Bill 8: General Social and Anonymous Reform for the Bettering of Our Country Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Kristen Socialdemokratisk Partiet
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: May 2645
Description[?]:
| This is the eighth bill in the Social Reform series of bills. This bill is designed with an all around purpose. It picks apart some of the little things that should be changed, and proposes to change them for the bettering of Kazulia. Please support this bill, as it increases stability and a slightly better morality amongst our citizens as well as still protecting the basic civil rights that they deserve. On abortion, for instance, it is currently allowed during the first and second trimesters. This is unessescary as the women should know she is preganant within the first trimester. During the second trimester, the baby has began to grow vital human elements and is technically a member of the human species, so abortions should not be allowed then. This does not take a way the right to choose though. (Although our party is strongly opposed to abortion except in medical emergencies, we want citizens to have their rights.) Currently, when we, the government, take away a man or woman's property, we decide how to compensate them. They can sue us if they deem it unfair. To promote a neutral position towards each side, though, a jury or body of people appointed by the federal court will decide on the compensation, so that the govenrment can not act greedily. This will prevent instability and will promote equality amongst the government and the citizens. Immigrants often flock to our wondrous country, and without knowing our culture, how our government works, and our language, they are deemed citizens. If we promoted education about the wonderful history of our country by having immigrants pass a test after a short educational course, then we would have a country that would function much, much better. A minor issue, currently we allow farmers to use pesticides on their crops, with some regulations, yes, but the pesticides are not shown on the package. There are a good many who are outright opposed to pesticides, while most don't care, and it would take hardly any extra labor to print if pesticides were used or not on the package. Pharmaceutical drugs are one major thing that drag peoples' money down, so to support them, we will begin the Pharmaceutical Contemplation Plan, which will allow citizens on low incomes to get free pharmaceutical drugs when seriously ill, and it will also allow ordinary people to get a little break on the prices. To compensate for this, if you hadn't realized, we have a high amount of extra money garnered from taxes that lie unspent, so we will use the money very wisely to help everyone afford pharmaceutical drugs. This bill includes proposals to change: The right to perform an abortion for a pregnant woman Eminent Domain compensation. (if Eminent Domain is legal) Government policy concerning granting nationality. (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights) Government policy concerning the use of pesticides Pharmaceutical drugs policy Thank you for your support of this bill and helping our country be more stable and equal! Together, we can build the perfect model of a strong nation! |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: Abortion is allowed during the first and second trimesters.
Current: Abortion is allowed during the entire course of the pregnancy.
Proposed: Abortion is allowed during the first trimester.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Eminent domain compensation (if eminent domain is legal).
Old value:: The government determines compensation for victims of eminent domain; victims can sue if they deem it unfair.
Current: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Proposed: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Article 3
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: Anyone receives nationality but immigrants must pass a test to gain nationality.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.
Old value:: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Current: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Proposed: Farmers are required to list chemicals used on their crops.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Pharmaceutical drugs policy.
Old value:: The government subsidises the cost of pharmaceutical drugs for people on low incomes.
Current: The government pays for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs.
Proposed: The government pays partially for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs, and pays entirely for those of low income citizens.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 08:19:13, September 30, 2008 CET | From |  Tradition, Family, Property | To | Debating the Social Reform Bill 8: General Social and Anonymous Reform for the Bettering of Our Country Act |
| Message | Article 1:Agreed. Though we would prefer a total ban on abortions except for the mother's life. Article 2: Agreed. Article 3: Agreed. Article 4: Not sure if this is tightening or loosening regulations on this issue. Article 5 is socialism, therefore we are opposed. On balance, we will vote yes. |
| Date | 08:20:42, September 30, 2008 CET | From | Tradition, Family, Property | To | Debating the Social Reform Bill 8: General Social and Anonymous Reform for the Bettering of Our Country Act |
| Message | We would, however, favor a tougher policy for Article 3 and therefore we will be proposing it shortly. |
| Date | 15:16:52, September 30, 2008 CET | From | Kristen Socialdemokratisk Partiet | To | Debating the Social Reform Bill 8: General Social and Anonymous Reform for the Bettering of Our Country Act |
| Message | Okay. Atleast let us get this passed for now at the very least. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 229 | |||
| no |
Total Seats: 168 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 103 |
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