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Bill: ACDP Reform I
Details
Submitted by[?]: Christian Democratic Party
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 3068
Description[?]:
| More reforms we feel the Empire needs. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning farm size.
Old value:: Farms that grow too large are broken up and the land redistributed.
Current: Farm size regulations are determined by local governments.
Proposed: Farm size is not regulated.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)
Old value:: The nation does not allow importation of any goods from any foreign nation.
Current: The nation allows for imports, but imposes "ethical" tariffs on nations with lower environmental and labour rights standards.
Proposed: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: The government controls and provides internet service throughout the nation. Private ISPs are banned.
Current: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Proposed: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on nuclear power.
Old value:: Nuclear power plants are not permitted.
Current: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Proposed: The government does not take any position on nuclear power.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:27:25, January 28, 2011 CET | From | Plaid Geidwadol Traddodiadol (PGT) | To | Debating the ACDP Reform I |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, We agree with the entire bill with the exception of article five. While our party abhors nuclear warfare, in dire situations, which may never happen, nuclear warfare may need to be conducted on a first strike basis. I yield. |
| Date | 00:53:26, January 29, 2011 CET | From | Christian Democratic Party | To | Debating the ACDP Reform I |
| Message | Mr. Speaker. The article concerning our nuclear policy has been removed, and we hope to have the approval of the Parliament. I yield. |
| Date | 01:02:12, January 29, 2011 CET | From | Plaid Geidwadol Traddodiadol (PGT) | To | Debating the ACDP Reform I |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, I approve. I yield. |
| Date | 01:18:33, January 29, 2011 CET | From | Republican Party (RM) | To | Debating the ACDP Reform I |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, What a bizarre mix. I would urge parties not to mix bills such as this, as it puts parties in an awkward position when it comes to voting. We will support this, although, we do not support all aspects of it. I yield. |
| Date | 01:23:00, January 29, 2011 CET | From | Plaid Geidwadol Traddodiadol (PGT) | To | Debating the ACDP Reform I |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, There will be a legislative reforms act to be voted upon after the next election. I yield. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 750 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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