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Bill: Reform of Civil Liberties Bill 2913
Details
Submitted by[?]: Jelbanian Revolutionary National 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: November 2914
Description[?]:
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Current: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Proposed: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to adultery.
Old value:: Adultery is legal.
Current: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Proposed: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The citizens' right to assemble in public.
Old value:: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Current: The police may only disperse a crowd if a state of emergency has been declared.
Proposed: The police may disperse a group without giving any reason.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws.
Current: Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws.
Proposed: Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: Crossdressing is allowed.
Current: Local governments determine the legality of crossdressing.
Proposed: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Current: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Proposed: The national flag may not be desecrated or used for commercial purposes.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign marriages.
Old value:: All foreign marriages are recognised, regardless of domestic policy regarding marriage.
Current: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Proposed: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Individuals are allowed to own firearms as long as they do not have a history of dangerous mental illness or a violent criminality.
Current: Adult individuals are allowed to own and purchase guns freely.
Proposed: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Government recognition of interracial marriages (if marriages are recognised).
Old value:: Any form of unofficial interracial marriage or civil union is banned.
Current: Mixed race marriages follow the same regulation as other marriages.
Proposed: Mixed race marriages follow the same regulation as other marriages.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The confidentiality of letters and correspondence.
Old value:: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable.
Current: The confidentiality of letters is not inviolable.
Proposed: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate the confidentiality of letters with grounded cause.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning parental qualifications.
Old value:: Parental qualifications are left to local governments.
Current: The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.
Proposed: The government requires a test for would-be parents, if parents circumvent the test they are allowed to keep the children, but are watched for incompentence.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: There is no explicit government policy on polygamy.
Current: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Proposed: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships and prosecute those who pursue a polygamous lifestyle.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on population control.
Old value:: The government allows a certain number of births each year, and sells birthrights on the market.
Current: The government does not engage in population control.
Proposed: The government actively promotes population growth.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Current: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.
Proposed: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning racial segregation in educational institutions.
Old value:: All educational institutions must be segregated.
Current: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Proposed: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 138 | |
| no |
Total Seats: 347 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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