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Bill: More Sensible Policies
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Imperial Hobrazian Front
Status[?]: passed
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 2840
Description[?]:
| Striving for a more stable Hobrazia! |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers are free to fire workers who go on strike.
Current: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Proposed: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Current: The government subsidizes private enterprises that face bankruptcy.
Proposed: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.
Old value:: There is no provision for a minimum wage.
Current: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
Proposed: There shall be a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage," well above the poverty line for a full time worker.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Current: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Proposed: There are no laws with regards to public nudity, it is allowed.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the post office
Old value:: Only private post agencies exist, and the services they provide are unregulated.
Current: Only private post agencies exist, and the services they provide are regulated.
Proposed: There is a nationalised post office. Private post office agencies are allowed to exist, and the services provided by them are not regulated.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power).
Old value:: The government does not take any position with regards to renewable energy.
Current: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Proposed: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 09:53:42, October 30, 2009 CET | From | Classical Liberal Party | To | Debating the More Sensible Policies |
| Message | This bill is entirely irrational, ridiculous, misinformed and is insulting to the stability of Hobrazia and the intelligence of its citizens. |
| Date | 01:52:00, October 31, 2009 CET | From | Conservative Nationalist Party | To | Debating the More Sensible Policies |
| Message | The CNP seconds the opinion of the Liberals. The Christian Socialists would have us return to the dark days of the Hobrazian Monarchy when oppressive government intervention stifled our citizens, our innovation, and our economy. These policies would be unbelievably disruptive and harmful to our citizens and our nation. |
| Date | 03:46:23, October 31, 2009 CET | From | National Imperial Hobrazian Front | To | Debating the More Sensible Policies |
| Message | The CSP appreciates the input of the CLP and the CNP and would like them to further elucidate their objections to this bill. We see that both your parties strongly disagree with this bill and would like to know why (minus rhetoric). With the influx of parties in our nation, it will become increasingly important to know where each party stands on every issue so that passing legislation will be more efficient. The Christian Socialist Party would like to eschew the partisanship of old and foster a new era of cooperative politics. Only through positive dialogue can our fine nation attain its full potential. The CSP will do everything within its power to respect the opinions of our colleagues and wishes the same from every party. |
| Date | 10:42:59, October 31, 2009 CET | From | Classical Liberal Party | To | Debating the More Sensible Policies |
| Message | Unless the Christian Socialist Party has somehow developed amnesia, the Christian Socialist Party should be well aware of our objections to the proposals outlined in this bill. For your Reference: http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=265433 http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=266427 http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=268619 |
| Date | 20:07:33, October 31, 2009 CET | From | National Imperial Hobrazian Front | To | Debating the More Sensible Policies |
| Message | No need to be rude. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 211 | |||
| no |
Total Seats: 162 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 27 |
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