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Bill: Budget proposal of February 3110
Details
Submitted by[?]: Beiteynu Megacorporation
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill proposes to change the allocation of funds in the budget. It requires more than half of the legislature to vote yes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: October 3110
Description[?]:
| The Beiteynu Megacorporation propose to adjust the government's spending budget to better address the economic and social situation of the Socialist Republic of Beiteynu. Head of Government: +900,000 *increased to cover the cost of the institution as well as the person. Finance: -25,000,000,000 *Privatize Banking, establishing a Central Bank to regulate financial activity. *Allow Foreign Investors to invest in national companies. *Introduce Private Advertising to allow the Free Market to Operate. *Establish a Government Owned Stock Exchange in preparation for more privatization. Food and Agriculture: -100,000,000,000 *Privatize Agriculture, but support on Subsidies. *Privatize the Fishing Industry. Foreign Affiars: -50,000,000,000 *Reduce Foreign Aid Infastructure and Transport: -50,000,000,000 *Privatize Part of the Housing Stock Science and Technology: -50,000,000,000 *Introduce Patents to raise money for Science and Technology. Defence: -25,000,000,000 *End Civil Defence Programs Overall Change: -299,999,100,000 (just over 5% cut) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: Only governmental organisation advertising is permitted.
Current: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Proposed: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The banking system.
Old value:: The government operates and owns all banks.
Current: The government operates a central bank and all other banks are private.
Proposed: The government operates a central bank and all other banks are private.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Civil defence is the government's policy on providing shelters to be used in the event of attacks on major cities, mainly nuclear attacks and bombing.
Old value:: Every public building is required to feature provisions for civil defence and at least 50% of spaces must be allocated to private citizens.
Current: The government builds and maintains a network of shelters across the nation.
Proposed: The government makes no provision for civil defence.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: All agricultural operations are state-owned and operated.
Current: Agricultural crops which are considered beneficial to the enviroment or to the continued ecological safety of the state are subsidized.
Proposed: The government subsidises agriculture based on market demand for the crop being grown.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Commercial fishing regulation.
Old value:: The fishing industry is nationalised, and the government sets production levels.
Current: Local governments can establish fishing quotas
Proposed: The government establishes fishing quotas.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors are not allowed to invest in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Proposed: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards giving aid to foreign countries.
Old value:: The government gives high levels of aid to countries in need.
Current: The government gives high levels of aid to countries in need.
Proposed: The government gives moderate aid to countries in need.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The patenting of software techniques.
Old value:: Software designs, techniques, formulae and algorithms cannot be patented.
Current: Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.
Proposed: Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state owns and maintains all housing.
Current: Housing policy is to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the stock exchange(s).
Old value:: Stock exchanges are banned.
Current: Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.
Proposed: The government owns the stock exchange(s).
Article 11
| Ministry | Current Budget | Old Budget | Propesed Budget |
| Head of Government | 25,000,000,125 BEI | 100,000 BEI | 1,000,000 BEI |
| Foreign Affairs | 58,065,873,033 BEI | 100,000,000,000 BEI | 50,000,000,000 BEI |
| Internal Affairs | 74,050,400,000 BEI | 100,000,000,000 BEI | 100,000,000,000 BEI |
| Finance | 45,328,473,033 BEI | 125,000,000,000 BEI | 100,000,000,000 BEI |
| Defence | 105,750,055,012 BEI | 250,000,000,000 BEI | 225,000,000,000 BEI |
| Justice | 58,065,873,033 BEI | 500,000,000,000 BEI | 500,000,000,000 BEI |
| Infrastructure and Transport | 72,328,473,033 BEI | 750,000,000,000 BEI | 700,000,000,000 BEI |
| Health and Social Services | 97,350,000,000 BEI | 1,000,000,000,000 BEI | 1,000,000,000,000 BEI |
| Education and Culture | 105,050,400,000 BEI | 1,000,000,000,000 BEI | 1,000,000,000,000 BEI |
| Science and Technology | 79,065,873,035 BEI | 750,000,000,000 BEI | 700,000,000,000 BEI |
| Food and Agriculture | 30,015,473,083 BEI | 500,000,000,000 BEI | 400,000,000,000 BEI |
| Environment and Tourism | 35,150,000,250 BEI | 100,000,000,000 BEI | 100,000,000,000 BEI |
| Trade and Industry | 55,015,473,037 BEI | 500,000,000,000 BEI | 500,000,000,000 BEI |
| Total | 840,236,366,674 BEI | 5,675,000,100,000 BEI | 5,375,001,000,000 BEI |
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 750 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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