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Bill: Freedom Bill # 8
Details
Submitted by[?]: Jelbanian Democratic Party
Status[?]: defeated
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 3311
Description[?]:
This Bill to represent the Freedom party''s views on personal freedoms for the citizens of these great united States. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption is strictly regulated by the government. Only by passing several tests and by following an intensive program applicants can adopt children.
Current: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Proposed: Regulation is used to screen out only those with a previous history of child abuse.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption; in case adoption is legal.
Old value:: Only heterosexual couples and singles may adopt children.
Current: Everyone may adopt children.
Proposed: Everyone may adopt children.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to adultery.
Old value:: Adultery is illegal, but not prosecuted.
Current: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Proposed: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The citizens' right to assemble in public.
Old value:: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Current: The police may only disperse a crowd if a state of emergency has been declared.
Proposed: The police may only disperse a crowd if a state of emergency has been declared.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.
Current: Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws.
Proposed: Some categories of weapon must be carried openly, others may be concealed.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The legality of divorces (if marriages are recognised).
Old value:: Divorces are only legal with grounded cause (such as adultery, or violence).
Current: The legality of divorces is left up to the local governments.
Proposed: Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government policy toward marriage.
Old value:: The government only recognises civil marriages between a man and a woman.
Current: Civil marriages are defined by local governments.
Proposed: The government does not involve itself in marriage or civil unions.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Current: Public nudity laws are left to local governments.
Proposed: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning parental qualifications.
Old value:: The government requires a test for would-be parents, if parents circumvent the test the government takes custody.
Current: The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.
Proposed: The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning racial segregation in educational institutions.
Old value:: Public educational institutions cannot be segregated, private institutions can choose to apply a policy of segregation.
Current: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Proposed: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on sexual relations.
Old value:: Heterosexual relationships only are legal for consenting adults.
Current: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Proposed: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 22:08:11, May 25, 2012 CET | From | Jelbanian Democratic Party | To | Debating the Freedom Bill # 8 |
Message | Is there any opposition to this Bill as is? |
Date | 13:13:47, May 28, 2012 CET | From | United New Jelbania | To | Debating the Freedom Bill # 8 |
Message | We oppose articles 1-8 and 11 |
Date | 01:10:43, May 29, 2012 CET | From | Democratic Front | To | Debating the Freedom Bill # 8 |
Message | Our party opposes Articles 1, and 5. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | ||
yes | Total Seats: 0 | ||
no |
Total Seats: 700 | ||
abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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