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Bill: Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988
Details
Submitted by[?]: Coalition for National Unity [CNU]
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: January 2990
Description[?]:
| Written and Proposed by: Lord Kennedy, Coalition Senatorial Lead. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption; in case adoption is legal.
Old value:: Only heterosexual couples may adopt children.
Current: Only heterosexual couples may adopt children.
Proposed: Everyone may adopt children.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning child labour.
Old value:: Child labour is forbidden.
Current: Child labour is allowed and unregulated; adult labour laws do not apply.
Proposed: Child labour is allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy toward marriage.
Old value:: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.
Current: The government only recognises civil marriages between a man and a woman.
Proposed: The government does not involve itself in marriage or civil unions.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on sexual relations.
Old value:: Homosexual relations are illegal, but are not prosecuted.
Current: Heterosexual relationships only are legal for consenting adults.
Proposed: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 19:51:51, August 23, 2010 CET | From |  Sue's Corner | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | There is no logic here. Firsttly this cannot pass before the election, and secondly even if it could, we took a vote on this issue in this term of office and it was roundly defeated. Does hiis party seriously think the decision will be altered? Not all parties change their minds and have backbones, we know they will find it hard to believe. Jackie Ferguson Party Leader |
| Date | 20:21:31, August 23, 2010 CET | From | Coalition for National Unity [CNU] | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | "The Unionists maintain our stances relating to LGBT rights and we find that the Solentian public respond well to parties that work in cooperation, rather than in a constant state of opposition. Thus, we are sure they will find and approve, of our solid working relationship with the Left. Unionism has always been a popular ideology at the polls and we think it's clear that parties that work in cooperation with each other is a cornerstone of that ideology." Lord Kennedy, Unionist Senatorial Lead. |
| Date | 23:29:43, August 23, 2010 CET | From | Sue's Corner | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | Yes but this doesn't answer either of my two points. No time before election and even if there were, it wouldnt pass because there isnt enough support with the current senate composition. Perhaps he should try again in the next term. Jackie Ferguson Party Leader |
| Date | 23:57:01, August 23, 2010 CET | From | Nuncpart Total Control Authority | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | Cosmo Silvestre, Agnus Dei: "What is this shit?" |
| Date | 13:42:53, August 24, 2010 CET | From | Sue's Corner | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | Despite us saying this would not have the backing of this term of the senate, as has previously been proven, the arrogant and incompetent Unionists decided they 'knew best' as they feel state does, and once again have been defeated on another landslide, as have most of their bills and most of this government legislation. A total let down to the Solentian public. Jackie Ferguson Party Leader |
| Date | 13:47:39, August 24, 2010 CET | From | Coalition for National Unity [CNU] | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | "Our policies are based on removing the State from the bedroom and removing authoritatian control from people's lives. That is what this bill would have achieved had parties wished to let that happen. Instead, they opt for big Government and state-control." Lord Kennedy, Unionist Senatorial Lead. |
| Date | 13:51:02, August 24, 2010 CET | From | Sue's Corner | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | Yes, but everytime you miss the point. It didn't have time to pass before this term and thus wasted senate time, and even if it had time, these same proposals were roundly defeated earlier in the term. With the same composition nothing would change in this term. Jackie Ferguson Party Leader |
| Date | 14:00:09, August 24, 2010 CET | From | Coalition for National Unity [CNU] | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | "Debate is never a waste of time, Senator. It is always productive as it allows the Senate to discuss, the parties to set-out their platforms and the public to hear the reasons and arguments for and against various proposals. This Act shows the public that the Unionists and Social Democrats are reading off the same page when it comes to sexual liberty and poverty. It also shows which parties in Senate continue to deny sexual freedom to Solentians, and addititional income to our poorest." Lord Kennedy, Unionist Senatorial Lead. |
| Date | 14:02:14, August 24, 2010 CET | From | Sue's Corner | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | Then write it in your manifesto, don't tell the senate! Also, you say debate isn't a waste of time, but you haven't made the case for any of your proposals, so you are in effect wasting our time. Nobody has debated other than our party to say these proposals are wasting the senates time as they have already had a vote in this term. You haven't made a case for each individual proposal and nor as anyone else. If you want the public to know where you stand, make a broadcast and put it in your manifesto. The senate is well aware of your views already. Jackie Ferguson Party Leader |
| Date | 14:09:14, August 24, 2010 CET | From | Coalition for National Unity [CNU] | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | "The Senate is a publically broadcast body, Senator. Records here send signals to the public and the public's abitlity to tune-in and watch our debate, monitor the progress of Legislation and so on, allow them to be better informed at the polls. I should remind the Senator that Senatorial Sovereignty allows for a proposal to be made more than once in a term if further discussion is required. This Act is not in any way identitcal to previously delivered Acts, it provides a unique set of proposals. I believe the Unionist Act 2988, had further proposals, this is a smaller Act which is concentrated purely on liberty and poverty. Nevertheless, we reject concretely any call to cease legislating to the Senate, I shall excersise my right as a Senator to propose what I like." Lord Kennedy, Unionist Senatorial Lead. |
| Date | 14:11:50, August 24, 2010 CET | From | Sue's Corner | To | Debating the Unionist-Social Democratic Collaboration Act 2988 |
| Message | Well continue too, I am just saying dont be surprised if other people see it as a waste of time. It may be a different bill of articles, but you havem't bothered at all to provide argument or debate for any of your proposals or put over a case at all. The public will see this as well, as it is a broadcasted body like you say Mr. Kennedy. Jackie Ferguson Party Leader |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 50 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 38 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 12 |
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