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Bill: Making Kalistan Work -Third Way Economic Platform, 3076
Details
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: April 3076
Description[?]:
| The following platform was agreed upon by a majority of members in good standing at the Third Way National Conference, July 3075 |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on essential goods such as food and non-luxury clothing.
Old value:: 1
Current: 0
Proposed: 0
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government denies subsidy assistance to farmers.
Current: Strategic crops are produced on State owned farms. All other produce is left to the Private sector.
Proposed: The government subsidises the operations of low-income farming families.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Higher education tuition policy.
Old value:: The government subsidizes tuition only for students from families classified as low-income or poor.
Current: The government fully subsidizes tuition.
Proposed: The government introduces means tested loans for higher education tuition, to be paid back by students after earnings reach a certain amount.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Current: Certain industries are owned by the state, all others are under private ownership.
Proposed: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 2
Current: 3
Proposed: 1
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is fully user-pays.
Current: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Proposed: Public transport is partially subsidised with the remainder "user-pays".
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the stock exchange(s).
Old value:: Stock exchanges are allowed and are unregulated.
Current: Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.
Proposed: Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: Democratic Workers' Councils are not permitted to run a business.
Current: The government requires most industries to be fully run by Democratic Workers' Councils.
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 | 08:27:07, February 13, 2011 CET | From | Third Way | To | Debating the Making Kalistan Work -Third Way Economic Platform, 3076 |
| Message | After months of debate the members of the Third Way have agreed upon an economic platform for the April, 3076 election. Party members believe adopting the new economic reforms suggested as law will allow Kalistanis of all income levels improve their financial situation. Delegates cheered the elimination of the regressive national sales tax that has saddled our people with an unfair tax burden for far too long, robbing the poorest members of society without reinvesting their hard earned tax dollars back into the economy or into improvements to basic social services. More conservative members of the party bemoaned the exclusion of a provision for copyright reform in the platform, a policy many in the minority of the party believe is a necessary step toward renewing innovation in Kalistan. Some members, such as delegate Sidney Johnston, lamented that conservative efforts to include a re-evaluation of the retirement age fell short. Still, conservatives and moderates remarked that they were pleased the platform included reforms to the government's higher education policy that will allow students of all income levels, not just the richest and poorest few , to further their education. Conservatives and progressives also came together to call for a removal of government restrictions on the operation of Democratic Workers' Councils, a policy liberals in the party call regressive and conservatives view as unwarranted government interference in the economy. Party members eagerly await the public's and the other political parties' reactions on their proposed platform. Members are confident that voters will see the merit in their proposals come the next election. |
| Date | 08:35:07, February 13, 2011 CET | From | Patriotic Rebellion | To | Debating the Making Kalistan Work -Third Way Economic Platform, 3076 |
| Message | Why haven't you proceeded to a voting procedure? |
| Date | 07:47:19, February 14, 2011 CET | From | Socialist Party of Kalistan (SPoK) | To | Debating the Making Kalistan Work -Third Way Economic Platform, 3076 |
| Message | We don't approve of lowering taxes but we like the other provisions. They are baby steps in the correct direction. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 237 | ||
| no |
Total Seats: 203 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 310 |
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