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Bill: Unilateral declaration of independence for People's Communes
Details
Submitted by[?]: Saiken Renmei
Status[?]: defeated
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: June 2958
Description[?]:
As a result of the Eternal Harmony's decision to annex the Imperial Dominions and to eliminate the people's communes, the People's Republic of Hikhala and the People's Republic of Bizena unite to form the independent Socialist Federal Republic of Sekowo. OOC: This is for RP purposes only, so we don't expect it to pass |
Proposals
Article 1
The responsibilites of Head of Government will be conducted by the Imperial Pluralism Party
Article 2
The responsibilites of Science and Technology will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 3
The responsibilites of Food and Agriculture will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 4
The responsibilites of Environment and Tourism will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 5
The responsibilites of Trade and Industry will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 6
The responsibilites of Foreign Affairs will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 7
The responsibilites of Internal Affairs will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 8
The responsibilites of Finance will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 9
The responsibilites of Defence will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 10
The responsibilites of Justice will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 11
The responsibilites of Infrastructure and Transport will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 12
The responsibilites of Health and Social Services will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 13
The responsibilites of Education and Culture will be conducted by the Saiken Renmei
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: National Anthem of the Imperial Dominions of Greater Sekowo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- God, save the Emperor! To the glorious one Give him glory! To the subduer of the proud, To the keeper of the weak To the comforter of everyone, Grant him everything! To the land of the first thrones Orthodox Sekowo, God, grant salvation! Make her Empire harmonious, Calm in strength; And everything unworthy: Drive it away! O, Providence, Grant to us Aspiration to good, Humility in happiness, Patience in sorrow. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Anthem of the Eternal Harmony and Empire Magnificent of Sekowo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You pushed away the severe storm You made us believe, Holy Emperor! We cannot live without you Our Empire cannot exist without you! Our future and hope depend on you The People's fate depends on you, Holy Emperor!! We cannot live without you Our Empire cannot exist without you! Even if the world changes hundreds of times People believe in you, Holy Emperor! We cannot live without you Our Empire cannot exist without you! Oh... Our Holy Emperor!! Our Empire cannot exist without you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2D6q9jcsvU
Current:
(Kunikata): 海ゆかば 水漬く屍 山ゆかば 草生す屍 帝の 辺にこそ死なめ 返り見はせじ (Sekowan): 海ゆかば 水漬ちゅる屍 山いかー 草生する屍 帝ぬ 辺んかいどぅ死なめい けーいんーじぇーさじ (Luthorian): If I go far away to the sea I shall leave my bones there If I go far away to the mountains I shall leave my bones there Without one regret I shall sacrifice for His Majesty And for my fatherland (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfBebI2oFp4) |
Proposed:
National Anthem of the Socialist Federal Republic of Sekowo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Broken chains are left behind Forward goes the Sekowan worker Through fights and struggle a step we climb Our people is its own master Long live, long live our Republic In a march of a tempestuous torrent Workers and peasants and soldiers We're building Sekowo of the new Republic Eliminating the old putrid dam It's the hour of holy suspense Union and peace and work are carrying the flag Of the new Socialist Republic |
Article 15
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 a central bank and all other banks are private.
Proposed: The government operates and owns all banks.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The nation's capital city.
Old value:: 2078
Current: 平名京市 (Heimeikyo)
Proposed: 2166
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning child labour.
Old value:: Child labour is regulated by local governments.
Current: Child labour is forbidden.
Proposed: Child labour is mandatory; all children must seek employment.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
Old value:: 30
Current: 17
Proposed: 100
Article 19
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 nationalised companies.
Proposed: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Current: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Proposed: Government approval is needed before strikers can be fired.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change The national flag (URL).
Old value:: http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/3972/twinempires.jpg
Current: https://i.imgur.com/2nH6CJP.png
Proposed: http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/267/sekowoverginasun2.jpg
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Proposed: Foreign investors are not allowed to invest in national companies.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: High Chamberlain
Current: 大靖高国首相/大靖髙國首相- Dai Sekōkoku Shushō (Prime Minister of the Imperial State of Seko)
Proposed: President of the Council of People's Commissars
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Julian I Laskaris, Emperor of the Imperial Dominions of Greater Sekowo; The Most High and Great Empress, of the Great and Mighty Ishida Dynasty, Ruler of the Celestial Palace and the Eternal Harmony of the Empire Magnificent, Living Descendent of the Sun Goddess and Goddess Supreme to the Sekowon People and those of the Wider World, Kumiko Ishida the Restorer
Current: 惟忠、大靖高国天皇及び大元帥陸海空軍大将/惟忠、大靖髙國天皇及び大元帥陸海空軍大將 - Koretada, Dai Sekōkoku Tennō, Dai Gensui Rikukaikūgun Taishō (His Imperial Majesty, Koretada, Emperor of Seko, Grand Commander-in-chief of the Imperial Armed Forces)
Proposed: President of the State Council
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Current: The government subsidizes private enterprises that face bankruptcy.
Proposed: All industry is owned and operated by the state.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Current: Prostitution regulation decisions are left up to local governments.
Proposed: There is a state monopoly on prostitution.
Article 27
Proposal[?] to change The official title of subnational entities, also known as regions.
Old value:: Exarchy
Current: 郡 - gun (electoral district)
Proposed: People's Autonomous Republic
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |||
yes |
Total Seats: 60 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 299 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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