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Bill: Public Ownership and Regulation of Natural Resources and Workforce
Details
Submitted by[?]: Socialist International
Status[?]: defeated
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: May 3077
Description[?]:
| This bill is proposed as some of the defining features of SocIntern. We as a party feel that these issues are a major part of our government, and should be shifted into government control. Articles 1,2,3,4,9, and 11 deal with shifting major natural resources into public ownership, to ensure that the people are best provided for. 9 specifically deals with ensuring protection of our natural resources. Articles 5 and 8 serve to ensure a better society for our children. It is the SocIntern belief that children are the future and should be cared for. Article 6 establishes a national health care system under the control of the government, ensuring public health is kept under the best possible control. Articles 7 and 10 ensure that the workers of our nation are well-compensated for their work, and that corporations will be unable to have control of them. The worker is entitled to their fair share, and we seek to make sure they receive it. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: Child benefit policies are left to local governments.
Current: The state guarantees child benefit to families classified as low-income or poor.
Proposed: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Current: Private and public power stations exist side-by-side.
Proposed: All power stations are publicly owned.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Current: Energy is provided by private, unregulated companies but subsidies are given to those on a low income.
Proposed: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government subsidises the operations of low-income farming families.
Current: Agricultural crops which are considered beneficial to the enviroment or to the continued ecological safety of the state are subsidized.
Proposed: All agricultural operations are state-owned and operated.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: Health care is entirely private.
Current: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Proposed: Health care is entirely public and free; private clinics are banned.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards labor unions.
Old value:: Trade unions may exist and worker membership is voluntary.
Current: Trade unions may exist and worker membership is voluntary.
Proposed: Trade unions may exist and all workers must have membership in one.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.
Old value:: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
Current: There shall be a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage," well above the poverty line for a full time worker.
Proposed: There shall be a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage," well above the poverty line for a full time worker.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of pollution in industry.
Old value:: The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions.
Current: The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions.
Proposed: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Current: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Proposed: Education is entirely public and free; private schools are banned.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Public works initiatives
Old value:: The government contracts with private corporations to build public works.
Current: The government funds a program to build public works.
Proposed: The government funds a program to build public works.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of the quality of drinking water.
Old value:: Local government is responsible for drinking water quality regulation.
Current: The government sets a single standard to ensure all tap water is drinkable.
Proposed: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 17:34:32, February 13, 2011 CET | From | Libertarian Left | To | Debating the Public Ownership and Regulation of Natural Resources and Workforce |
| Message | I'd be willing to get behind Articles 4 & 9 if you want to split them into a separate bill (not that it matters since we don't have the numbers). The rest of them are too heavily restrictive upon the market place and the choice of the consumer. As the whole bill stands I'd have to vote no. |
| Date | 02:34:03, February 14, 2011 CET | From | Labor Party | To | Debating the Public Ownership and Regulation of Natural Resources and Workforce |
| Message | I agree with the LL on this. I'd vote yes for 4 &9, but this is overall too restrictive. It's better, perhaps, than what is in place now, but still not what the nation needs. |
| Date | 08:16:56, February 14, 2011 CET | From | Urban Party of Rutania | To | Debating the Public Ownership and Regulation of Natural Resources and Workforce |
| Message | The National Party is opposed to any form of socialism and will vote "No". |
| Date | 08:39:26, February 14, 2011 CET | From | Infrastructure Party | To | Debating the Public Ownership and Regulation of Natural Resources and Workforce |
| Message | We can not support this bill as it stands. It would be better to debate the various articles independently. |
| Date | 18:34:50, February 15, 2011 CET | From | Liberal Democtatic Party | To | Debating the Public Ownership and Regulation of Natural Resources and Workforce |
| Message | As it stands we of the Liberal Democratic Party cannot support this bill. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 0 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 675 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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