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Bill: DSPB.0333.3124 Administrative Reform
Details
Submitted by[?]: BDSP un Beys fun Yisserles-Binyomen
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: February 3125
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The way adulthood is determined.
Old value:: Adulthood is determined by age.
Current: Adulthood is determined by age.
Proposed: Adulthood is determined by religion.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting citizenship.
Old value:: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Current: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Proposed: Citizenship is gained by passing a qualifying exam.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: Citizens are issued with identity cards on a voluntary basis.
Current: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting nationality (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights).
Old value:: Anyone receives nationality but immigrants must pass a test to gain nationality.
Current: Anyone is able to claim nationality.
Proposed: Only those born in this country or to nationals receive nationality.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Racial and religious registration of nationals.
Old value:: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Current: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Proposed: All nationals are required to register their race and religion.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 02:20:59, May 22, 2011 CET | From | Algemeyner Manarkistishen Arbeter Bund | To | Debating the DSPB.0333.3124 Administrative Reform |
| Message | Would you care to elaborate on these points? We see some potential issues here and would appreciate clarification. Article 1: Presumably, the religion is Judaism. So does that mean that non-Jews are not considered adults, that religious leaders set the age of adulthood, or something else entirely? Article 2: We are not opposed to a qualifying exam, but we feel that the content of that exam needs to be specified and discussed. Presumably it has to do with the rights and responsibilities of citizens, as well as historical and cultural questions. Article 3: This is perfectly fine, and will make administration considerably easier. Article 4: This is where we see the biggest problem. Wouldn't this effectively mean that no immigrant would be able to attain citizenship? That would effectively kill the rate of immigration to our country, which would deal a blow to our economy. Furthermore, we feel it would be an infringement on the rights of immigrants to withhold citizenship from those that have lived here long enough and demonstrate the necessary qualifications. Article 5: What is the purpose of this article? Is it for the census? What will be done with the information thus collected? |
| Date | 02:53:12, May 22, 2011 CET | From | BDSP un Beys fun Yisserles-Binyomen | To | Debating the DSPB.0333.3124 Administrative Reform |
| Message | Article 1: Adulthood is determined by the leaders of the individual's religion. An individual may appeal the decision of their religious leaders in a court of law. If an individual does not have a religion then they are considered an adult at the age set forth in the law, which is 18. Article 2: The exam is expected to test basic knowledge in areas regarding the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Article 4: If an immigrant has children who are considered nationals then they may apply for nationality by the right of blood ascent. We apologise for not making it clearer. Article 5: This is purely for census purposes on the national level. Local governments are being separately granted the right to legislate on the enumeration of ministers of religion and may use the records to determine payment of ministers of religion. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 750 | |||
| no |
Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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