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Bill: Compulsory Requisitions Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: League of Christian Socialists
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: October 2685
Description[?]:
| Powers of compulsory purchase will be necessary if important infrastructure projects such as the construction of roads and railway lines are ever to go ahead. Leonard Brownlow (Lord Protector of Zardugal & Secretary of the League of Christian Socialists) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may not seize private property.
Current: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
Proposed: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Eminent domain compensation (if eminent domain is legal).
Old value:: The victim of eminent domain determines just compensation.
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.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 214 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 147 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 239 |
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