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Bill: Twilight of the Sebastians
Details
Submitted by[?]: Krsyijkai Jeztri Prta
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: November 3517
Description[?]:
| The Sebastian Emperor is no Emperor of mine. Even as his own Governer-General, I reject him as corrupt, and incompetent, and foreign, and unfit to head this nation of Jelbéks. I call for a revolution, my brothers and sisters, a Jelbék Revolution, and the birth of a Jelbék Republic. Out with the old, rotted and corrupt trappings of Imperialism and greed, and in with liberty, justice and freedom. Freedom for every Jelbék! The new styling of our nation will be "Jelbék Republic (Jelbania)" The city of Sebastian City will be renamed to it's original Baofluz By Order of His Excellency, Krsyijkai Jeztri, Clan-Chief of Jeztri Governer-General of Jelbania Founder of the United Northern Union Political Union President and Treasurer of the Jelbek Liberal Party Great Unifier and Protector of the Jelbek Race |
Proposals
Article 1
Withdraw from the The International Monarchist League.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: Abortions are only allowed in medical emergencies.
Current: Abortion policies are established by local governments
Proposed: Abortion policies are established by local governments
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Policy of the government concerning the funding of abortions
Old value:: The government only funds abortions for medical emergencies.
Current: The government leaves the funding for abortions up to the local governments.
Proposed: The government leaves the funding for abortions up to the local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: Beyond the horizon, we set sail. Brand news beginnings light our way. Children of the Emperor, on we go. To serve and to honor, our God, our land, our home. Hail, Jelbania, Hail
Current: Jelbék: Kriertrunakaék Jelbékai Krsyigad drzy shlajomek Kezji drsmojekjrza Krjozuo, hrerwa Shlajogad hrzy grzmojek Hiakaék Heiji Jelbékai Wrntu hrzy fahmojuo Intrsmor trzy Nrlak Drzy nrkmojuojetak Katakjinyr ajozuo Jelbék Prsakijsrlji Lrn Isre wrzy krsyijozuo Taghe firja Jezstad timad Jelbékai ajozuo Kriwrntuakaék Jelbékai Isràk Krsyiji Krna Hrzy thotrmojetak Genjogad srlmojetak Azre orzy flakmojrza Jelbék Prsakijsrlji Lrn Isre wrzy krsyijozuo Taghe firja Jezstad timad Jelbékai ajozuo Jelbék Prsakijsrlji Lrn: Jelbékai ajozuo Luthorian: Yesterday's Jelbanians Fought for the Union Stronlgy not seperating Dying, however Winning in the fighting Today's righteous Jelbanians Go forwards Intelligent and clear. We will become We are not tired The Jelbanian Purple Stripe Is uniting us all From the fields to the cities. We are all Jelbanian people Tomorrow's Jelbanians Our united times Will be reflected upon And imbued with energy They will not wither The Jelbanian Purple Stripe Is uniting us all From the fields to the cities We are all Jelbanian people The Jelbanian Purple Stripe: We are all Jelbanian people
Proposed:
| Oh, Jelbania We like it here just fine This is a pretty decent country Oh, Jelbania |
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Civil defence is the government's policy on providing shelters to be used in the event of attacks on major cities, mainly nuclear attacks and bombing.
Old value:: No new buildings may be constructed unless they feature provisions for civil defence.
Current: The government makes no provision for civil defence.
Proposed: Local authorities are responsible for building and maintaining shelters.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Voting rights of criminals.
Old value:: Criminals released from jail are allowed to vote after a certain period of time.
Current: The decision is left to the local governments.
Proposed: The decision is left to the local governments.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: The death penalty is applied for capital crimes.
Current: The death penalty is applied to most minor and all major criminal offences.
Proposed: Local governments may choose whether or not to administer the death penalty for capital crimes
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Proposed: Energy provision is left to local governments.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: His Imperial Majesty, the Sebastian Emperor of the Empire of Jelbania, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Patriarch of the Sebastian Family represented by His Excellency the Governor General
Current: Hldjez'shprpzi Jebr II, wrzy Jelbék H'an, grzy hldjomek Jeztaghaék Kahegrm Abshrmojadhiko yrzy Nubajrkaék Bék (His Exalted Highness, elected by the Great Kurultai, Jebr II, Khan of Jelbe, Great Purple Wolf, Supreme Commander of the Great Jelbek Horde, Lord of the Great Perimor Steppe, Bek of the royal clan of Nubajrka)
Proposed: President
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Current: Local governments decide about healthcare policies
Proposed: Local governments decide about healthcare policies
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change
The government's stance on illegal aliens.
Old value:: The government ignores illegal aliens.
Current: The government does not actively search for illegal aliens, but expels them from the country when discovered.
Proposed: Dealing with illegal aliens is left to local governments.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning industrial hemp.
Old value:: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Current: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Proposed: Industrial hemp regulations are left up to local governments.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Health and safety legislation for industry.
Old value:: The government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of industry.
Current: Health and safety laws are to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: Health and safety laws are to be determined by local governments.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The legality of dueling.
Old value:: Dueling is illegal.
Current: This matter is left for the local governments to decide upon.
Proposed: This matter is left for the local governments to decide upon.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: Imperial Parliament
Current: Bltmojad Knzsrlji Vezr (Council of Royal Advisors)
Proposed: Legislative Assembly
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Old value:: Cannabis is legal as a sedative for patients in pain.
Current: The legality of medicinal cannabis is established by local governments.
Proposed: The legality of medicinal cannabis is established by local governments.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change National military policy.
Old value:: The nation retains a full time, professional army, navy and air force.
Current: The nation retains a full time, professional army, navy and air force.
Proposed: The government assigns military control to local governments
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: Loyalty always to the Emperor and the Empire!
Current: Kez orzy Rímsa drzy ajozuo (Strength is in Justice)
Proposed: Truth, Justice, and the Jelbanian Way
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the organization of police/law enforcement
Old value:: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Current: The operation and funding of the police is left to local governments.
Proposed: The operation and funding of the police is left to local governments.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Government's policy towards the powers of the police.
Old value:: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Current: The police may arrest citizens for any reason.
Proposed: Powers of police are left to the local government .
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards police presence.
Old value:: The police patrol public property at all times.
Current: The police patrol all property at all times.
Proposed: Presence of the police is left to the local governments.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change Police searches.
Old value:: The police cannot search a person or their property without their consent unless the police have obtained a warrant from a court or in cases of imminent danger.
Current: The police can search a person or their property without restrictions.
Proposed: Local governments deal with this issue.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change Pre-school education.
Old value:: The government maintains a system of free publically owned nurseries alongside heavily regulated private establishments.
Current: The government leaves the pre-school education policy to local governments.
Proposed: The government leaves the pre-school education policy to local governments.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution is legal but not recognized under government employment regulation policy.
Current: Prostitution regulation decisions are left up to local governments.
Proposed: Prostitution regulation decisions are left up to local governments.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Current: Education is a matter of local governments.
Proposed: Education is a matter of local governments.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change Public executions (if death penalty is legal).
Old value:: Executions are always carried out in private; however, family members, the victim and the victim's relatives are allowed to be present.
Current: Executions may be carried out in public and/or be broadcast on television.
Proposed: Local government decide the legality of public executions.
Article 27
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 28
Proposal[?] to change National Curriculum
Old value:: invalid choice
Current: There is a National Curriculum which all schools are obliged to follow.
Proposed: invalid choice
Article 29
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: 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 | 21:03:03, July 18, 2013 CET | From |  Krt trzy Jeztri | To | Debating the Twilight of the Sebastians |
| Message | OOC: When we do get around to name changes, let's use Jelbek, not English! |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 145 | ||
| no |
Total Seats: 106 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 49 |
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