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Bill: Test Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: United Freedom Party
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: May 2787
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
Current: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
Proposed: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in cosmetics research.
Old value:: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated.
Current: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated.
Proposed: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is unregulated.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding bestiality (performing sexual acts with animals).
Old value:: Bestiality is illegal.
Current: Bestiality is illegal.
Proposed: The legality of bestiality is decided upon by local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards daily working hours.
Old value:: Daily working hours are regulated by the government.
Current: Daily working hours are regulated by the government.
Proposed: Local governments regulates the daily working hours.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The right to euthanasia.
Old value:: Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.
Current: Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.
Proposed: Euthanasia is mandated for the old and sick
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Food and beverage labeling regulations.
Old value:: Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.
Current: Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.
Proposed: There are no laws concerning food and beverage labeling.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Food safety policy.
Old value:: The government introduces, and actively enforces, food standards provisions.
Current: The government recommends food safety standards, but they are not enforced upon businesses.
Proposed: There are no food standards provisions.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Health and safety legislation for industry.
Old value:: The government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of industry.
Current: The government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of industry.
Proposed: There are no set health and safety regulations for industry.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: The use of animals in research is subject to basic regulations.
Current: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Proposed: There are no restrictions on the use of animals for research.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.
Old value:: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Current: Local governments may choose to regulate pesticides certification programs.
Proposed: Local governments may choose to regulate pesticides certification programs.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:37:43, July 14, 2009 CET | From | United Freedom Party | To | Debating the Test Bill |
| Message | OOC: Once again I'm trying to test how one extreme of the political spectrum effects the political positions of a party. I don't support the provisions in this bill... |
| Date | 23:08:43, July 14, 2009 CET | From | Liberty Party | To | Debating the Test Bill |
| Message | The LP is outraged at the UFP's disregard for the seriousness of this parliament and for Aloria's laws. It is clearly a party unfit to rule. I am submitting a proposal for early elections to be called for and I urge all parties to vote in favour. I will also be submitting a motion of reprimand in parliament. |
| Date | 23:56:03, July 14, 2009 CET | From | United Freedom Party | To | Debating the Test Bill |
| Message | While your extreme level of ignorance initially caused me to feel pity for any Alorian citizen who might cast a vote in favor of your party, I think it's necessary to explain in simpler terms (as it's become clear my initial comment went well over your head), the purpose of this bill. I'm introducing these proposals in an effort to test how specific proposals alter a party's stance on the issue. This isn't a disregard for the Parliament, it's an OOC attempt to gauge the inner workings of the game. Besides, if the other parties is Aloria decide to pass this legislation (which is unlikely), I can certainly guarantee I will reverse each and every one of these proposals as soon as possible. Rather than make a fool of yourself, try focusing on developing your own political strategy and parade around on your high horse somewhere else. |
| Date | 07:41:20, July 15, 2009 CET | From | National Conservative Party | To | Debating the Test Bill |
| Message | OOC: UFP if you don't support these provisions, why are you voting yes? Maybe i am confused about this test. I just don't want all of this craziness to pass, and then we have to go back and fix everything. And LP don't go crazy, elections are in 2 years. No need to do early elections. |
| Date | 09:54:15, July 15, 2009 CET | From | United Freedom Party | To | Debating the Test Bill |
| Message | OOC: I'm trying to see how the extremes of each political position (e.g. extreme federalist, extreme regulator) will alter my party's political stance on an issue. If the bill was going to pass (which it won't since I'm the only party "crazy" enough to "support" it ;) ) I would have voted no... especially since it would have taken me quite a while to create bills to undo its damage. It's simply a test; a concept which is clearly too complex for the mind of our esteemed colleague from the Liberty Party. |
| Date | 03:32:50, July 16, 2009 CET | From | Liberty Party | To | Debating the Test Bill |
| Message | The LP clearly understands the concept of a test and the intentions of the UFP with the bill, which doesn't mean it agrees with them. Quite to the contrary, the LP believes the Alorian parliament is not to be used as a test site for the UFP's manipulation of political opinion. If the UFP believes that by its defence of Aloria's legislative process the LP is making a fool of itself or parading in a high horse, the LP is proud to be a mounted parading fool in the UFP's eyes. |
| Date | 04:40:53, July 16, 2009 CET | From | United Freedom Party | To | Debating the Test Bill |
| Message | Once again you've distorted the facts in order to fuel your blind accusations. The UFP has had no intention of manipulating anything, rather gauge the inner workings of the game in an effort to see the effects of legislation in this Parliament. You've defended nothing and used the ensuing "reprimand" to further your own political ambitions. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 112 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 277 | |||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 111 |
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