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Bill: Government Seizures Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Ducal Delegation
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: March 2138
Description[?]:
| In the past, the government has been far too eager to seize people's land and property, wrecking people's lives and livelihoods. The pendulum of power has swung too far in favour of the government; the private interests of the individual need to be taken into account more. Percy Waterman (Personal Secretary to the Grand Duke of Hikirena) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Eminent domain compensation (if eminent domain is legal).
Old value:: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Current: The government does not compensate victims of eminent domain.
Proposed: The victim of eminent domain sets compensation, government can appeal to the courts if they deem the cost too high.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 295 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 206 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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