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Bill: National resources 2899
Details
Submitted by[?]: Mouvement pour un Etat Totalitaire
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: August 2900
Description[?]:
| Infrastructure and services. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The banking system.
Old value:: The government operates large, national banks, but small community based private banks are allowed.
Current: The government operates and owns all banks.
Proposed: The government operates and owns all banks.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Proposed: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the stock exchange(s).
Old value:: Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.
Current: Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.
Proposed: The government owns the stock exchange(s).
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: There is a single privately-owned internet service provider, whose monopoly is guaranteed by law.
Current: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Proposed: The government controls and provides internet service throughout the nation. Private ISPs are banned.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on the source code of software.
Old value:: The government does not require that all source be opened but heavilly regulates closed source software.
Current: The government allows both open and closed source software.
Proposed: The government requires that all source be closed and owned by the government.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards space exploration.
Old value:: The government shall issue permits to private space-exploration companies.
Current: The government shall operate a space agency that contracts with and oversees private space-exploration companies.
Proposed: The government shall fully fund a state-owned space agency which controls all national space-related activity.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Forest management.
Old value:: There is a national agency which owns all forests, but subcontracts the work to private companies.
Current: There is a national agency which owns and manages all forest land.
Proposed: There is a national agency which owns and manages all forest land.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy in respect to highways.
Old value:: There is a national highway system constructed and maintained by the national government, and local systems by local governments.
Current: A national highway infrastructure is constructed and maintained by the government.
Proposed: A national highway infrastructure is constructed and maintained by the government.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Public works initiatives
Old value:: Public works projects are left to local governments.
Current: The government contracts with private corporations to build public works.
Proposed: The government funds a program to build public works.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: All housing is private but rent is subsidised for low-income households.
Current: The state contracts with private companies to provide public housing.
Proposed: The state owns and maintains all housing.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 303 | ||
| no |
Total Seats: 297 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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