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Bill: Devolution Bill of 2666
Details
Submitted by[?]: Gerajan Peoples 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: March 2667
Description[?]:
| Once again, an act to promote greater Protectorate autonomy. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Current: Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws.
Proposed: Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Current: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Proposed: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The state's intervention in the appointment of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The state nominates ministers of religion, but the appointment is left up to the religious communities themselves.
Current: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Proposed: The state has the right to veto the appointment of any ministers of religion.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships and prosecute those who pursue a polygamous lifestyle.
Current: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships.
Proposed: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on sexual relations.
Old value:: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Current: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Proposed: Sexual relation laws are set by local governments.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 04:05:53, November 17, 2008 CET | From | Supporters of Science in Design (IP) | To | Debating the Devolution Bill of 2666 |
| Message | We oppose this, because we believe the people are best served by a strong unified central government. -Trance Liao, Chancellor of the Supporters of Science in Design Party Caucus |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 25 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 50 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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