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Bill: MO IV - Infrastructure Devolution Act of November 2783
Details
Submitted by[?]: Union Hosienne-Démocrate (UHD)
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: November 2784
Description[?]:
| Upon the passage of this Act, the following proposals shall become law. |
Proposals
Article 1
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 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Current: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Proposed: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Article 3
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 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy in respect to highways.
Old value:: A national highway infrastructure is constructed and maintained by the government.
Current: A national highway infrastructure is constructed and maintained by the government.
Proposed: There is a national highway system constructed and maintained by the national government, and local systems by local governments.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the post office
Old value:: There is a nationalised post office agency in the nation. Private ones are banned.
Current: There is a nationalised post office agency. Private post offices are allowed to exist but the services provided by them are regulated.
Proposed: There is a nationalised post office agency. Private post offices are allowed to exist but the services provided by them are regulated.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Current: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Proposed: Local governments decide upon the funding policy.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Public works initiatives
Old value:: The government funds a program to build public works.
Current: The government contracts with private corporations to build public works.
Proposed: Public works projects are left to local governments.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Current: The state contracts with private companies to provide public housing.
Proposed: Housing policy is to be determined by local governments.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: There is a single publicly owned TOC.
Current: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Proposed: Private companies operate regional TOC's. The national service is provided by a publicly owned, national TOC.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 12:47:07, July 09, 2009 CET | From | Parti Socialiste National | To | Debating the MO IV - Infrastructure Devolution Act of November 2783 |
| Message | No, Central government should make these decisions, NO devolution. And no to the other articles too, we have nationalised the Post Office and Trans for a good reason. -President Azoth |
| Date | 18:23:24, July 09, 2009 CET | From | Union Hosienne-Démocrate (UHD) | To | Debating the MO IV - Infrastructure Devolution Act of November 2783 |
| Message | Which are? |
| Date | 21:23:37, July 09, 2009 CET | From | Parti Socialiste National | To | Debating the MO IV - Infrastructure Devolution Act of November 2783 |
| Message | No greedy executives ruining the service and quality offered and making sure tax is spent on the people. -President Azoth |
| Date | 22:56:14, July 09, 2009 CET | From | Union Hosienne-Démocrate (UHD) | To | Debating the MO IV - Infrastructure Devolution Act of November 2783 |
| Message | The PSN still realizes that in the proposed legislation there still exists a nationalized postal system, correct? |
| Date | 22:58:07, July 09, 2009 CET | From | Parti Socialiste National | To | Debating the MO IV - Infrastructure Devolution Act of November 2783 |
| Message | Yes, we also realise it ruins cohesion and collectiveness, messing up a single, working system. -President Azoth |
| Date | 23:16:47, July 09, 2009 CET | From | Union Hosienne-Démocrate (UHD) | To | Debating the MO IV - Infrastructure Devolution Act of November 2783 |
| Message | Umm, the system will still exist, it will just allow a companies to deliver priority items right to someone's door. For example, if someone orders computer ink from a store located in another town, they can ship it right into them that same day along with their other deliveries as opposed to waiting for the national system; espeically if their shipments are going to that town anyway. Obviously, however, not all deliveries will be this necessary to necessitate circumventing the national postal system. Besides, this gives the OPTION to the consumer. We do not understand why the education of a child is up for option but the delivery of frozen steaks is not. |
| Date | 23:22:27, July 09, 2009 CET | From | Parti Socialiste National | To | Debating the MO IV - Infrastructure Devolution Act of November 2783 |
| Message | The National system is nation wide, they can send their packages or letters to EVERY corner of the nation and thats the way it should be. Competition may weaken services or prices or the employment market and is just not worth it. National postal service is a important right that must be maintained. -President Azoth |
| Date | 23:35:29, July 09, 2009 CET | From | Union Hosienne-Démocrate (UHD) | To | Debating the MO IV - Infrastructure Devolution Act of November 2783 |
| Message | Indeed, and it will be maintained under the current proposal. If competition weakens it, then it must streamline itself. Why should the taxpayers have to pay for the function of an inefficient entity? If it is already efficient in using its revenue than it should have no fear of a private company. Likewise, if the national postal system exists alongside a private system, then there will be more jobs available. |
| Date | 00:12:16, July 10, 2009 CET | From | Union Conservatrice | To | Debating the MO IV - Infrastructure Devolution Act of November 2783 |
| Message | Competition may not be best, at least we ensure employment and a national service. Minister of Internal Affairs- Michael Gorlsid |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 60 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 395 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 145 |
| Random fact: Don't vote yes on a cabinet coalition that doesn't give you the power that you deserve. |
| Random quote: "You can only progress when you think big, you can only move forward when you look further." - Arria Ivmarus, former Selucian politician |