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Bill: Omnibus Reform Bill of 2701
Details
Submitted by[?]: The Liberal 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: December 2701
Description[?]:
| We, the Parliament of the United Republics of Lodamun, do hereby establish the following changes to our laws. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws.
Current: Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.
Proposed: People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Current: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Proposed: Private and public power stations exist side-by-side.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Current: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Proposed: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Individuals are allowed to own firearms as long as they do not have a history of dangerous mental illness or a violent criminality.
Current: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.
Proposed: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Libel laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.
Current: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions printed on them.
Proposed: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions printed on them.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning parental qualifications.
Old value:: The government requires a test for would-be parents, if parents circumvent the test they are allowed to keep the children, but are watched for incompentence.
Current: The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.
Proposed: The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the pension system.
Old value:: The state offers a voluntary public pension, combined with other voluntary private pensions.
Current: The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension.
Proposed: The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Current: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Proposed: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Current: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Proposed: Public officials are not allowed to wear religious symbols while exercising their duties.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning racial segregation in educational institutions.
Old value:: Segregation policy is set by local governments.
Current: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Proposed: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Slander laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over malicious falsehoods spoken about them.
Current: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions spoken about them, if judged to be malicious.
Proposed: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions spoken about them, if judged to be malicious.
Article 12
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: Heterosexual relationships only are legal for consenting adults.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: All housing is private but rent is subsidised for low-income households.
Current: The state contracts with private companies to provide public housing.
Proposed: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Current: Private companies operate regional TOC's. The national service is provided by a publicly owned, national TOC.
Proposed: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Weapons allowed to private citizens.
Old value:: Citizens may own any type of weapon. They may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner.
Current: Citizens may own any type of weapon. They may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner.
Proposed: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:51:09, January 24, 2009 CET | From | Anarchist Party of Lodamun | To | Debating the Omnibus Reform Bill of 2701 |
| Message | what's with number 12? that doesn't sound good. |
| Date | 02:53:24, January 25, 2009 CET | From | The Liberal Party | To | Debating the Omnibus Reform Bill of 2701 |
| Message | The Liberal Party is committed to advancing Liberal ideals but it must be understood that our members come from a great variety of backgrounds. Some of our members are more liberal than others. It is the policy of our party to allow its Parliament members to submit any bills they want as long as it is discussed with the party leaders. Following the century long tradition, all members of the party in Parliament will support each others' bills as long as a discussion and compromise has occurred. This is one of the cases. Hans M. Looper Spokesperson for the Majority Leader in Parliament |
| Date | 18:52:05, January 25, 2009 CET | From | Anarchist Party of Lodamun | To | Debating the Omnibus Reform Bill of 2701 |
| Message | ah, sorry, I meant article 8. so you just support each other regardless of each others opinions? that's not effective at all. |
| Date | 21:20:20, January 25, 2009 CET | From | The Liberal Party | To | Debating the Omnibus Reform Bill of 2701 |
| Message | We compromise in order to get what we want passed and to preserve party unity. |
| Date | 23:55:29, January 25, 2009 CET | From | Anarchist Party of Lodamun | To | Debating the Omnibus Reform Bill of 2701 |
| Message | but what is the cost of that? you're banning homosexual relationships, wtf. that's a little too much, don't you think? |
| Date | 00:15:50, January 26, 2009 CET | From | The Liberal Party | To | Debating the Omnibus Reform Bill of 2701 |
| Message | Thanks to our method, we were able to return to a Republic. Some concessions must be made when compromising and that's what we have done. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 67 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain |
Total Seats: 33 |
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