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Bill: Business Protection Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Action 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: October 2805
Description[?]:
This bill will protect Aldegarian business. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Current: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Proposed: Foreign investors are not allowed to invest in national companies.
Article 2
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 allows for imports, but imposes tariffs and quotas in certain areas.
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 protectionist tariffs and quotas on all imports.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 19:13:18, August 20, 2009 CET | From | Green Party of Aldegar | To | Debating the Business Protection Bill |
Message | We are not a fan of laissez-faire economics, but we still do not think it sensible to pass such proposals. |
Date | 19:28:33, August 20, 2009 CET | From | New Whig Party | To | Debating the Business Protection Bill |
Message | Agree with #2, disagree with #1. That makes it a no. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes |
Total Seats: 166 | |||
no | Total Seats: 333 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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