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Bill: National Economic Plan for Kirlawa Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Christian Socialist Movement
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: June 2763
Description[?]:
| Kirlawa needs a new, state-directed national economic strategy to revitalise our economy whilst encouraging greater opportunites for the people, whatever their background. Simon Crossley (Leader of the Christian Socialist Movement) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The banking system.
Old value:: The government operates a central bank and all other banks are private.
Current: The government operates a central bank and all other banks are private.
Proposed: The government operates large, national banks, but small community based private banks are allowed.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards daily working hours.
Old value:: The government obligates trade unions and employers to negotiate the daily number of working hours.
Current: The government obligates trade unions and employers to negotiate the daily number of working hours.
Proposed: Daily working hours are regulated by the government.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Proposed: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Higher education tuition policy.
Old value:: The government subsidizes tuition only for students from families classified as low-income or poor.
Current: The government fully subsidizes tuition.
Proposed: The government fully subsidizes tuition.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Current: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Proposed: The state owns the commanding heights of the economy and all major industries, but private ownership is allowed in the minor industries.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)
Old value:: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.
Current: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.
Proposed: The nation allows for imports, but imposes tariffs and quotas in certain areas.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: Labour unions and organizations of employers negotiate a salary cap.
Current: Labour unions and organizations of employers negotiate a salary cap.
Proposed: The government enforces a salary cap.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change National Curriculum
Old value:: invalid choice
Current: There is a National Curriculum which all government schools are obliged to follow; non-government schools are partially exempt.
Proposed: invalid choice
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:27:05, May 26, 2009 CET | From | Urban Party of Kirlawa | To | Debating the National Economic Plan for Kirlawa Act |
| Message | Opposed. The socialization of the economy is not what we need. The gov't should NEVER own the commanding heights of the economy nor should it operate large banks. Ever since the UPK got the law changed regarding the Banking System, only 2 small banks have failed. Do not change the way we bank; the economy is recovering and cannot take so many changes. Signed, President Sharon Myers |
| Date | 22:41:25, May 27, 2009 CET | From | Strong Republic Party | To | Debating the National Economic Plan for Kirlawa Act |
| Message | Giving so much control to any singular power, especially the government, leaves the door open to stagnancy and a degrading in quality. Increasing the number of nationally-controlled industries would only hinder our economy in both its strength and movement. The proposal itself is far too large to pass. I am already committed to oppose almost every portion of this proposal, but some of it might survive in the future if it is separated; broken down into more manageable, bite-sized pieces. I have seen a majority of these articles in previous proposals though, and expect similar results. I am interested in the proposal (Article 6) to encourage practical testing within the work environment. Doing so regularly would promote only better management, work practices, and work ethics. This should be included in our child education system just as much as the general work force, in order to encourage constant best efforts. |
| Date | 00:45:51, May 28, 2009 CET | From | Kirlawan Austrian Party | To | Debating the National Economic Plan for Kirlawa Act |
| Message | We agree with both the UPK and SRP. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 274 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 384 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 59 |
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