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Bill: Bill F-52: Emergency Protocols Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Jelbanian Democratic Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill presents the formation of a cabinet. It requires more than half of the legislature to vote yes. Traditionally, parties in the proposal vote yes, others (the opposition) vote no. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: July 3352
Description[?]:
| A temporary Bill to further safeguard the United States during our time of crisis. |
Proposals
Article 1
The responsibilites of Head of Government will be conducted by the 
Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 2
The responsibilites of Science and Technology will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 3
The responsibilites of Food and Agriculture will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 4
The responsibilites of Environment and Tourism will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 5
The responsibilites of Trade and Industry will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 6
The responsibilites of Foreign Affairs will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 7
The responsibilites of Internal Affairs will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 8
The responsibilites of Finance will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 9
The responsibilites of Defence will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 10
The responsibilites of Justice will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 11
The responsibilites of Infrastructure and Transport will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 12
The responsibilites of Health and Social Services will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 13
The responsibilites of Education and Culture will be conducted by the Jelbanian Democratic Party
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Radio stations.
Old value:: The government subsidises independent non-profit-making cooperatives for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Current: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Proposed: All radio stations are private.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Current: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Current: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Proposed: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding regulation of media content.
Old value:: There are laws against the publication of false information, hate speech, and subversive anti-government material.
Current: It is forbidden to criticize the government, or publish any material that the government does not approve of.
Proposed: It is forbidden to criticize the government, or publish any material that the government does not approve of.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change International media content regulation.
Old value:: International media content undergoes the same regulation as domestic media content.
Current: International media content undergoes the same regulation as domestic media content.
Proposed: International media content is heavily censored for political purposes.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on the separation of the police and the military.
Old value:: A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies.
Current: The military acts as a de-facto police force, with powers of arrest.
Proposed: A civilian police force is in place, backed up by the military.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Titles of nobility.
Old value:: Titles of nobility are not granted, but their use is not forbidden.
Current: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Proposed: No titles of nobility are granted or recognised, their use is forbidden.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 464 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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