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Bill: Act on Democracy and Economy
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Party of Dolgava
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: December 3133
Description[?]:
| The Bill is aimed out to sort out political and economic imbalances of our system, thus making it more democratic, with an emphasis on individual rights, as well as supporting economic development in various sectors of the economy. We consider, that there will be considerable debate about Articles 3, 5 and 10. However, we would like to present our argumentation for these issues. Article 3: While nuclear energy is considered to involve several risks, it is rather "green" in comparison to other conventional sources of energy and is able to support an swiftly growing economy. The support our Government would thus grant would have positive effect on the addition of energy independence, with the potential for exports to our neighbors. It would also be a very attractive target for foreign and local investors. We consider that with proper safety standards the use of nuclear energy does not pose a threat to the people, the country and the environment. Article 5: Pesticides are considered to be harmful to the environment, however, with proper regulation it would give our agricultural sector the require competitiveness as without these our agricultural sector and crops are affected by parasites and various disease, which diminish our crops. Article 10: While removing Government subsidies and price regulations will have negative effects on our people, we would like to point out, that the Government does not charge any additional taxes on these products, thus there is still a margin of price increases, which is not affecting the people. Removing state support will intensify R&D competition between pharmaceutical companies and result in even more effective drugs, which will help our people and will present the opportunity for international investments into our country and the option for exports. Other articles may be discussed, if required. However, all of them are considered to be important on their respective issue. If adopted, several important imbalances would be solved and our society would have the possibility to call itself truly democratic and with the potential for development and modernization over the coming generations. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the ownership of domestic animals as pets.
Old value:: People must register domestic animals with the national government.
Current: There are no laws regarding domestic animal ownership.
Proposed: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The research and development of pharmaceutical drugs.
Old value:: The government subsidizes research and development of prescription drugs and regulates their prices.
Current: The government does not subsidize research and development of prescription drugs but regulates their prices.
Proposed: The government neither subsidizes research and development of drugs nor regulates their prices.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning genetically modified (GM) crops.
Old value:: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are banned.
Current: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.
Proposed: Production and selling of GM crops is banned. Research is allowed.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: The government controls and provides internet service throughout the nation. Private ISPs are banned.
Current: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Proposed: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: There are no restrictions on the use of animals for research.
Current: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Proposed: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.
Old value:: Chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides are banned.
Current: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Proposed: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.
Old value:: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Current: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Proposed: Local governments may regulate laws on public acts of affection and obscenity.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Old value:: This matter is left up to the local governments.
Current: The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Proposed: The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 16:47:56, June 08, 2011 CET | From |  Progressive Green Party | To | Debating the Act on Democracy and Economy |
| Message | We accept and agree with most of the bill. However, we have problems with articles 1, 3, 11, and 12. 1: Having 100% of land devoted to small farms would be inefficient, but if farms are allowed to get too large then the mega-companies that own them will dominate the market at the expenses of small farmers and consumers. The PGP would like the law involved in Article1 to remain as it is currently. 3: Wer're not necessarily against this. The problem is this: where are we going to put waste? We can't keep drilling holes in the earth. If we're going to encourage nuclear technology we should also devote some funds to researching a safe way to dispose of nuclear waste. 11: Just a clarifying question. Would this mean that police/courts can not take Forensic DNA samples from people accused of crime so as to confirm/negate guiltiness? 12. What if a prisoner is so dangerous that not executing him/her would endanger other's lives? We agree that the death penalty should never be used for retribution or punishment. Perhaps (since there's no option for just applying the death penalty for public safety reasons) we should put some special language into the final bill (in the description?) that clarifies the law. |
| Date | 17:14:28, June 08, 2011 CET | From | Democratic Party of Dolgava | To | Debating the Act on Democracy and Economy |
| Message | In order to ensure an adoption of the package of regulations, we will remove Articles 1, 3, 11 and 12 and present them in a different bill. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 299 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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