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Bill: Bill F-20: Economic Reform Act of 3319
Details
Submitted by[?]: Jelbanian 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: July 3320
Description[?]:
| A reformed version of Bill F-18. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
Old value:: 20
Current: 0
Proposed: 15
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Proposed: Energy is provided by private, unregulated companies but subsidies are given to those on a low income.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards fireworks.
Old value:: Local governments determine fireworks laws.
Current: The sale of fireworks is unregulated, anyone may buy them.
Proposed: Professionals may run licensed fireworks shows, small fireworks are legal to the general public.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Current: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Proposed: The legality of gambling is a matter of local governments.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: Labour unions and organizations of employers negotiate a salary cap.
Current: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Proposed: Local governments decide on salary cap laws.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: The state regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Current: There are no regulations on phone service.
Proposed: There are no regulations on phone service.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government law concerning the sales of recreational drugs.
Old value:: Recreational drugs sales are handled by private foundations which are heavily regulated by the government.
Current: There is no policy concerning the sales of recreational drugs.
Proposed: The matter of sales of recreational drugs is handled by local governments.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Trade union strike ballots.
Old value:: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, a majority of all members, regardless of if they vote or not must approve the strike action.
Current: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, a majority of all members, regardless of if they vote or not must approve the strike action.
Proposed: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, majority approval of those that vote is needed from its members.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Current: The sale of tobacco products is regulated by local governments
Proposed: The sale of tobacco products is regulated by local governments
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 02:56:54, June 15, 2012 CET | From |  Jelbanian Democratic Party | To | Debating the Bill F-20: Economic Reform Act of 3319 |
| Message | This Bill is the same except for amendments to take out the proposed Amendments to the Defence Industry to show our respect for it being in the area of expertise of the Honorable Minister of Defence from the Grand Nationalists Party. Ashley Cooper Freedom Party House Leader |
| Date | 17:59:22, June 15, 2012 CET | From | United New Jelbania | To | Debating the Bill F-20: Economic Reform Act of 3319 |
| Message | With the kind consideration of the Freedom Party, the government full endorses the bill. -John Stephen Prime Minister |
| Date | 18:10:44, June 15, 2012 CET | From | Jelbanian Democratic Party | To | Debating the Bill F-20: Economic Reform Act of 3319 |
| Message | Considering the proximity of the next elections, the Freedom Party will hold off bringing this to a vote until after their conclusion. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 335 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 165 |
| Random fact: Bill descriptions must be in English, or at least include a full English translation. Bill titles may appear in a language that is appropriate to the nation and are not required to be translated into English. |
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