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Bill: Local Responsibilities Bill of 2767
Details
Submitted by[?]: People's Party - Republican Democrats
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: September 2767
Description[?]:
While we maintain that a strong central government is essential to uphold the equality of living throughout the nation, we believe that there are a few responsibilities which are better placed with and more effectively dealt with by local governments. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the ownership of domestic animals as pets.
Old value:: People must register domestic animals with the national government.
Current: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Proposed: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Firefighting services.
Old value:: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.
Current: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.
Proposed: Fire prevention and management is left to the local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the funding of libraries.
Old value:: The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries.
Current: The national government provides local governments with funding to operate libraries.
Proposed: The national government provides local governments with funding to operate libraries.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | |||
yes | Total Seats: 239 | |||
no | Total Seats: 260 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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Random quote: "The basis of a democratic state is liberty." - Aristotle |