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Bill: Government Change Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Alorian National Patriots Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: December 2872
Description[?]:
Changing our government. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting citizenship.
Old value:: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Current: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Proposed: Citizenship is gained by passing a qualifying exam.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: The death penalty is not applied, except for terrorism, treason and crimes against mankind.
Current: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Proposed: The death penalty is applied for capital crimes.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the use of forensic DNA databases.
Old value:: The decision on forensic DNA databases is left to local governments.
Current: Only DNA from persons convicted of crime is recorded.
Proposed: DNA from persons accused or convicted for a crime is recorded.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards fireworks.
Old value:: Local governments determine fireworks laws.
Current: Professionals may run licensed fireworks shows, small fireworks are legal to the general public.
Proposed: Only adults are allowed to purchase fireworks
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The national flag (URL).
Old value:: http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/particracy/images/9/92/Aloriannewflag.JPG
Current: https://preview.redd.it/my-fictional-communist-flag-what-do-you-think-about-the-v0-b8405vhuoshb1.png?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=9d7749c706f8fff7952e0301109cc426109437ee
Proposed: http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g169/Comrade_michael/APRPFLAGcopy.jpg
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: The legality of gambling is a matter of local governments.
Current: Gambling is illegal.
Proposed: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning gated communities.
Old value:: The private sector can set up gated communities.
Current: No gated communities are allowed.
Proposed: No gated communities are allowed.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning industrial hemp.
Old value:: Industrial hemp regulations are left up to local governments.
Current: Only regulated agribusinesses may produce industrial hemp.
Proposed: Only regulated agribusinesses may produce industrial hemp.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the use of land mines by the army.
Old value:: The use of land mines is allowed but restricted.
Current: The Government leaves this to the army to decide upon.
Proposed: The Government leaves this to the army to decide upon.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Current: There is a national maximum wage but local governments may enforce stricter salary caps.
Proposed: There is a national maximum wage but local governments may enforce stricter salary caps.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: The state regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Current: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Proposed: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to the production of pornography.
Old value:: Local governments establish policies on the production of pornography.
Current: The production of pornography is legal, but regulated.
Proposed: The production of pornography is treated as any other business.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Positive discrimination.
Old value:: Hiring policies are regulated by local governments.
Current: The government sets compulsory quotas for hiring women, minorities and marginalized groups.
Proposed: No form of positive discrimination is permitted.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution regulation decisions are left up to local governments.
Current: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Proposed: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the stock exchange(s).
Old value:: Stock exchanges are allowed and are unregulated.
Current: Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.
Proposed: The government owns the stock exchange(s).
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Current: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Proposed: The government requires all businesses to be run by Democratic Workers' Councils.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | |
yes | Total Seats: 750 | |
no | Total Seats: 0 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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