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Bill: Military Reform (2653)
Details
Submitted by[?]: Normand Pluralist 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: November 2654
Description[?]:
| We propose the following to improve our military in the following ways: 1. By increasing its effectiveness by allowing our agents to act on par with those of our enemies, and to allow the government to recruit its citizens in times of war. 2. By reducing the strain on local police forces by allowing the military to be deployed to help maintain order in times of national duress. 3. By treating prisoners on an equal level with Sekowan citizens. 4. By reducing the demand the government places on its citizens by not forcing them to serve the government in times of peace. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Nation's policy with regards to an intelligence agency.
Old value:: The nation has an intelligence agency, but it is limited to counter-intelligence and surveillance of other countries.
Current: The nation has an intelligence agency that is permitted by law to undertake all types of covert operations in other countries.
Proposed: The nation has an intelligence agency that is permitted by law to undertake all types of covert operations in other countries.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on the separation of the police and the military.
Old value:: A civilian police force is in place and the military is not allowed to play any part in it.
Current: A civilian police force is in place and the military is not allowed to play any part in it.
Proposed: A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies.
Article 3
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 must serve a term in the military.
Proposed: All adults upon completion of schooling can be required in times of war to serve a term in the military.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the treatment of prisoners of war.
Old value:: Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
Current: Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
Proposed: Prisoners of war are treated according to the national laws of the captor power.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 08:50:32, October 18, 2008 CET | From | Normand Pluralist Party | To | Debating the Military Reform (2653) |
| Message | We are willing to amend this bill according to recommendations we are given. |
| Date | 16:45:51, October 18, 2008 CET | From | Revolutionary State Socialist Party | To | Debating the Military Reform (2653) |
| Message | No to: Proposed: Local authorities are responsible for building and maintaining shelters Proposed: The government allows arms to be sold only to close allies. Others we are fine with. |
| Date | 03:44:35, October 19, 2008 CET | From | Conservative Party | To | Debating the Military Reform (2653) |
| Message | CP is not in favour of local shelter. We would prefer the national service and arms sales current law but it would not stop us from voting for the bill if the other propositions are on it. |
| Date | 03:45:19, October 19, 2008 CET | From | Conservative Party | To | Debating the Military Reform (2653) |
| Message | OOC: And you did not spell "alowing' correctly in the first point in your description. =) |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 357 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 243 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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