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Bill: Tax reduction and harmonisation bill 2155
Details
Submitted by[?]: Keymon Ruling 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 2157
Description[?]:
| We really shouldn't be putting such a large burden on our economy... In addition to this, having different sales tax rates artificially distorts the market. If you 'must have' sales tax, then it should be at the same level regardless of item in question.... |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on essential goods such as food and non-luxury clothing.
Old value:: 0
Current: 12
Proposed: 5
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 15
Current: 24
Proposed: 5
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 17:18:32, December 14, 2005 CET | From | National Front | To | Debating the Tax reduction and harmonisation bill 2155 |
| Message | Down with all taxes. Boo! Hiss! |
| Date | 17:54:36, December 14, 2005 CET | From | Red Star Movement | To | Debating the Tax reduction and harmonisation bill 2155 |
| Message | No. We especially do not agree with Article 1. It would essentially harm the Proletariat and we can't be having that. |
| Date | 19:52:43, December 14, 2005 CET | From | Keymon Ruling Party | To | Debating the Tax reduction and harmonisation bill 2155 |
| Message | We would prefer no sales tax altogether, which is why we suggest this compromise. In essence, having a variable sales tax rate artificially distorts the market, so its a 'bad thing'. So, if you are going to have sales taxes, then they should be at the same level, and ideally very low indeed. |
| Date | 00:18:45, December 15, 2005 CET | From | Conservative Liberal Party | To | Debating the Tax reduction and harmonisation bill 2155 |
| Message | Opposed. Perhaps if you place the sales tax at 10% then maybe we'll vote in favour... but it does not look like you'll be changing your mind. |
| Date | 09:20:39, December 15, 2005 CET | From | Keymon Ruling Party | To | Debating the Tax reduction and harmonisation bill 2155 |
| Message | Like I said, I would prefer no sales tax whatsoever, but I can live with both being the same at a low rate. Now, what I'll do is put a 10% option to vote at the same time, and then people can vote for the one they prefer, how's that for fairness? |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 157 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 142 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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