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Bill: Capitalism Reform II
Details
Submitted by[?]: Parti Démocrate
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 3070
Description[?]:
| For the good of the nation wealth. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Current: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Proposed: The state does not provide child benefit.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Current: The government may seize private property for vital government works and for corporate use.
Proposed: The government may not seize private property.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: All power stations are publicly owned.
Current: Private and public power stations exist side-by-side.
Proposed: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Current: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Proposed: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Firefighting services.
Old value:: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.
Current: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.
Proposed: The government competitively subcontracts firefighting services.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy in respect to highways.
Old value:: A national highway infrastructure is constructed and maintained by the government.
Current: There is a national highway system constructed and maintained by the national government, and local systems by local governments.
Proposed: All highway projects are undertaken by contracted firms.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Guarantee of minimum income.
Old value:: All adults shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Current: All veterans shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Proposed: All veterans shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on nuclear power.
Old value:: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Current: The decision is left up to local governments.
Proposed: The government does not take any position on nuclear power.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the pension system.
Old value:: The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension.
Current: There is a compulsory private pension system.
Proposed: The state does not operate a pension system. Individuals must save up for retirement on their own.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the post office
Old value:: There is a nationalised post office. Private post office agencies are allowed to exist, and the services provided by them are not regulated.
Current: There is a nationalised post office agency in the nation. Private ones are banned.
Proposed: Only private post agencies exist, and the services they provide are unregulated.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Current: Public transport is fully user-pays.
Proposed: Local governments decide upon the funding policy.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Current: The state contracts with private companies to provide public housing.
Proposed: All housing is privately-owned.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the stock exchange(s).
Old value:: Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.
Current: The government owns the stock exchange(s).
Proposed: Stock exchanges are allowed and are unregulated.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The workers' right to strike.
Old value:: All workers have the right to strike but certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society have to ensure a minimal service.
Current: All workers have the right to strike.
Proposed: All workers, except public employees, have the right to strike.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Current: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Proposed: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 89 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 161 |
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