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Bill: NIP Reforms
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Imperial Party
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: April 2889
Description[?]:
| Reforms to help stimulate the growth and strength of our economy and our people. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Current: All advertising is permitted.
Proposed: All advertising is permitted.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in cosmetics research.
Old value:: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
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 right to kill animals.
Old value:: Killing animals is illegal.
Current: Killing animals is illegal.
Proposed: Killing animals is legal but regulated.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning child labour.
Old value:: Child labour is forbidden.
Current: Child labour is forbidden.
Proposed: Child labour is allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is illegal unless taking place in a licensed casino.
Current: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Proposed: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: There is a national state-owned internet service provider, but small private ISPs are allowed, which are heavily restricted to ensure that they stay small.
Current: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Proposed: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Secondary strike action.
Old value:: Any trade union can go on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Current: Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions.
Proposed: Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of the quality of drinking water.
Old value:: The government does not regulate the quality of drinking water.
Current: The government sets a single standard to ensure all tap water is drinkable.
Proposed: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Article 9
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 does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Proposed: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 20:47:49, February 03, 2010 CET | From |  Classical-Liberal Party | To | Debating the NIP Reforms |
| Message | no regulations |
| Date | 20:48:10, February 03, 2010 CET | From | Classical-Liberal Party | To | Debating the NIP Reforms |
| Message | no regulations |
| Date | 21:39:06, February 03, 2010 CET | From | Conservative Party | To | Debating the NIP Reforms |
| Message | The Conservative Party supports most of this bill, but disagrees with Article 6. Also, the authorization of gambling in private homes could lead to disputes which may be settled through violence. |
| Date | 00:01:53, February 04, 2010 CET | From | Classical-Liberal Party | To | Debating the NIP Reforms |
| Message | SUPPORTS ARTICLES 1 AND 6. ARTICLE 8 SEEMS FAIR. ARTICLES 2 AND 3 ARE HALF-DONKEYED. ARTICLE 7 IS STILL SOCIALIST. ARTICLES 4, 5, 9 STATIST, REGULATORY, AND SOCIALIST. |
| Date | 16:37:34, February 04, 2010 CET | From | National Imperial Party | To | Debating the NIP Reforms |
| Message | The Empire must care for its citizens, and the NIP believes in the right of the people to gamble with what ever they wish, within the confines of the law. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 500 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Cabinet ministers who disagree seriously with the head of government would usually be expected to resign. Parties within the cabinet may attempt to manoeuvre to replace the head of government though, for example by proposing a new cabinet bill or voting for an early election. |
| Random quote: "The theory of Communism may be summed up in the single sentence: abolition of private property." - Karl Marx |