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Bill: Economic Responsiblity Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Encarta 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: August 3588
Description[?]:
| We propose this bill as a means of promoting reduced spending, while still trying to offer as many services as possible to those who need them. By passing this bill, we will reign in government spending and thereby be able to lower taxes, providing more income to the citizens of Beluzia. Article 1: We feel that as a government, part of our focus is taking care of it's citizens and their children. That being said, it is a personal choice as to whether or not you decide to have a large family. Therefore, we believe it is of personal responsibility that should decide whether you can afford to have a large family or not, not the government incentives. Article 2: If a citizen has a private pension, then why is the state having to pay for them to have a secondary pension. We see this as a bonehead move and unnecessary spending. We are willing to provide a public pension for those who need or desire such a thing. Article 3: A national fire department seems unnecessary, especially when local governments can better fund and direct their respective fire stations. Knowing what immediate threats and hazards there are, that the national government does not know would be a huge boon to the service being provided. Article 4: For many, public transport is a secondary option to private transport. For the poor, public transport is the only means of travel. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Current: The state guarantees child benefit to both low-income families and large families.
Proposed: The state guarantees child benefit to families classified as low-income or poor.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Firefighting services.
Old value:: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.
Current: Fire prevention and management is left to the local governments.
Proposed: Fire prevention and management is left to the local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the pension system.
Old value:: The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension.
Current: The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension.
Proposed: The state offers a voluntary public pension, combined with other voluntary private pensions.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is partially subsidised with the remainder "user-pays".
Current: Public transport is fully subsidised for people with low-income, with the remainder "user-pays".
Proposed: Public transport is fully subsidised for people with low-income, with the remainder "user-pays".
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:10:11, December 06, 2013 CET | From | Encarta Party | To | Debating the Economic Responsiblity Bill |
| Message | With all of these articles in mind, I estimate a savings of roughly anywhere from 5-15 trillion BEL, 10 trillion being closer to the actual figure. We hope the other parties will agree to these terms, if not please voice any opposition. |
| Date | 17:45:18, December 07, 2013 CET | From | United People's Party | To | Debating the Economic Responsiblity Bill |
| Message | Agree to all proposals! A great move for the economy and the society! |
| Date | 19:39:17, December 07, 2013 CET | From | Encarta Party | To | Debating the Economic Responsiblity Bill |
| Message | I hate to see huge cuts in aid like this, but I think we've spurred enough economic growth that the middle class has returned to Beluzia. Anyway, we are putting the bill up for vote! |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 353 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 47 |
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