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Bill: Social Law Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Hobratsuri Komunisturi Partiis
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: June 3271
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to adultery.
Old value:: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Current: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Proposed: Adultery is legal.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards alcoholic beverages.
Old value:: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults.
Current: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults.
Proposed: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased only from licensed sales outlets, and can only be available to adults.
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 builds and maintains a network of shelters across the nation.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons.
Current: Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.
Proposed: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Current: The national flag may not be used for commercial purposes.
Proposed: The national flag may not be desecrated or used for commercial purposes.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Current: Gambling is illegal unless taking place in a licensed casino.
Proposed: Gambling is illegal unless taking place in a licensed casino.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Higher education tuition policy.
Old value:: The government introduces means tested loans for higher education tuition, to be paid back by students after earnings reach a certain amount.
Current: The government fully subsidizes tuition.
Proposed: The government fully subsidizes tuition.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Malpractice suits.
Old value:: Malpractice suits may be brought against doctors.
Current: Malpractice suits may be brought against doctors.
Proposed: Only a medical regulatory body can prosecute a doctor for malpractice.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Tort reform on non-civil lawsuits.
Old value:: There is a cap on monetary damages awarded to patients in lawsuits.
Current: Lawsuits may only provide money for medical and legal expenses.
Proposed: Lawsuits may only be filed to force the defendent to revise their actions.
Article 10
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 that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
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 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning organ donations.
Old value:: Organ donation is universal and compulsory.
Current: Unless otherwise stated, consent is assumed.
Proposed: Unless otherwise stated, consent is assumed.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: There is no explicit government policy on polygamy.
Current: There is no explicit government policy on polygamy.
Proposed: Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner. However, service/employer property owners that allow smoking must provide a separate non-smoking section.
Current: Smoking regulations are to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: Smoking is legal outdoors and in private homes and clubs, but illegal indoors in all places of employment.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: Only adults may purchase tobacco.
Current: Only adults may purchase tobacco.
Proposed: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 749 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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