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Bill: Economy
Details
Submitted by[?]: Vereinigte Bewegung der Regionen
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: December 3009
Description[?]:
| We propose to make our economy more competitive. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Charter school policy (free, privately run, publicly funded schools).
Old value:: Charter schools are not allowed.
Current: Charter schools are not allowed.
Proposed: Charter school funding, regulation, and development is left up to local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Proposed: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The professional retirement age.
Old value:: 55
Current: 65
Proposed: 65
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government requires all businesses to be run by Democratic Workers' Councils.
Current: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Proposed: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 17:00:07, October 03, 2010 CET | From | Dorvikische Volkspartei | To | Debating the Economy |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, We are against Article 2, as you know, but will support this bill anyway. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 373 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 74 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 53 |
| Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
| Random quote: "Communism needs democracy like the human body needs oxygen." - Leon Trotsky |