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Bill: Infrastructure Act of 3276
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Party
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: January 3277
Description[?]:
An act to establish a role in infrastructure for the state. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
Current: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Proposed: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Current: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Proposed: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy in respect to highways.
Old value:: All highway projects are undertaken by contracted firms.
Current: There is a national highway system constructed and maintained by the national government, and local systems by local governments.
Proposed: A national highway infrastructure is constructed and maintained by the government.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the post office
Old value:: Only private post agencies exist, and the services they provide are regulated.
Current: Only private post agencies exist, and the services they provide are unregulated.
Proposed: There is a nationalised post office agency. Private post offices are allowed to exist but the services provided by them are regulated.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is fully user-pays.
Current: Public transport is partially subsidised with the remainder "user-pays".
Proposed: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Public works initiatives
Old value:: Public works projects are left to local governments.
Current: The government funds a program to build public works.
Proposed: The government funds a program to build public works.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power).
Old value:: The decision on renewable energy sources is left up to local governments.
Current: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Proposed: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Current: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Proposed: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |
yes |
Total Seats: 750 | |
no | Total Seats: 0 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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