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Bill: Health and Environment Act 3565
Details
Submitted by[?]: Jiyuushinkoutou
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: February 3566
Description[?]:
This is the third arrow of Tachiagare Sekouou's manifesto. Opening up and liberalising overly restrictive laws concerning healthcare and the environment, for the benefit of all Imperial subjects. This Act includes riders that seek to bring more laws in line with Deregulation Act 3564, by privatising industry as well as loosening restrictions on the Telecommunications industry. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of endangered animals.
Old value:: Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep endangered animals; all other forms of keeping or trading in endangered animals are forbidden.
Current: Keeping endangered animals, or trading therein, is forbidden.
Proposed: Everyone may keep endangered animals, but the trade in, and the ownership of, endangered animals is strictly regulated by the government to prevent their extinction in the wild.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: Agricultural crops which are considered beneficial to the enviroment or to the continued ecological safety of the state are subsidized.
Current: Agricultural crops which are considered beneficial to the enviroment or to the continued ecological safety of the state are subsidized.
Proposed: The government allows local governments to craft agricultural subsidy policy.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Forest management.
Old value:: There is a national agency which owns and manages all forest land.
Current: Local governments are required to operate forestry agencies, which own and manage all forest land.
Proposed: Local governments are required to operate forestry agencies, which own and manage all forest land.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Current: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Proposed: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The state owns the commanding heights of the economy and all major industries, but private ownership is allowed in the minor industries.
Current: The government subsidizes private enterprises that face bankruptcy.
Proposed: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: Animals may not be used for any research.
Current: Animals may not be used for any research.
Proposed: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning organ donations.
Old value:: Organ donations are legal with personal consent.
Current: Unless otherwise stated, consent is assumed.
Proposed: Unless otherwise stated, consent is assumed.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.
Old value:: Chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides are banned.
Current: Local governments may choose to regulate pesticides certification programs.
Proposed: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Pharmaceutical drugs policy.
Old value:: The government pays for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs.
Current: The government pays for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs.
Proposed: The government subsidises the cost of pharmaceutical drugs for people on low incomes.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Current: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Proposed: The state regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Current: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Proposed: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: There are no laws regulating what citizens can put into their bodies.
Current: All naturally occurring drugs are legal.
Proposed: Recreational drug use is regulated by local governments.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner. However, service/employer property owners that allow smoking must provide a separate non-smoking section.
Current: Smoking regulations are to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: Smoking is only allowed in private homes and clubs.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: The government is responsible for waste disposal.
Current: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Proposed: Waste disposal is left entirely to the private sector but is regulated.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |
yes |
Total Seats: 375 | |
no |
Total Seats: 325 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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