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Bill: Shamless Attempt to Try and Get Seats Bill of 2160
Details
Submitted by[?]: Social Calvinist Unionist Party
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: April 2161
Description[?]:
| This represents what the Rzeczpospolita Party wants to see in Luthori. |
Proposals
Article 1
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 is allowed during the first trimester.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The constitutional right and responsibility to propose a cabinet to the legislature.
Old value:: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Current: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Proposed: Only the Head of State can propose a cabinet coalition.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning child labour.
Old value:: Child labour is allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Current: Child labour is allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Proposed: Child labour is forbidden.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting citizenship.
Old value:: Citizenship is granted only to landowners.
Current: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Proposed: Citizenship is gained by passing a qualifying exam.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Current: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Proposed: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private, unregulated companies but subsidies are given to those on a low income.
Current: Energy provision is left to local governments.
Proposed: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The right to euthanasia.
Old value:: Euthanasia is illegal and considered murder.
Current: Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.
Proposed: Euthanasia is only allowed with consent from the patient and a court order.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The national flag (URL).
Old value:: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/Thelightningstar/HolyEmpireFlag.png
Current: https://i.ibb.co/ws4vFrH/Flag-of-Luthori.png
Proposed: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/Thelightningstar/Imperium.gif
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is illegal.
Current: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Proposed: The legality of gambling is a matter of local governments.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Lord Chancellor
Current: Prime Minister
Proposed: Generalissimo
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Rzeczpospolita Emperor
Current: His Irrevocable Imperial Majesty, by the Almighty's Grace, Inheritor of the House of Elior, Inheritor of the House of Orange-Villayn, Inheritor of the House of Rothingren-Traugott, Albert, Emperor of Luthori, King of Mordusia, King of Rutania, Meleh (King) of the Yeudi Homeland, Head of the House of Orange-Villayn Armstead, Duke of Alcarie, Duke of Canterwall, Holder of the Yeudi Crown of 8 Gems, Supreme Governor of the Church, Defender of the Faith, Defender of the Holy Land.
Proposed: Grand Luthori Emperor
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Military stance on homosexuality.
Old value:: Homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military actively seeks to remove homosexuals from it.
Current: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Proposed: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: The municipal councils exercise mayoral powers.
Current: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Proposed: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Discrimination in the military on grounds of race/religion.
Old value:: The government does not interfere with the military over who can serve in it.
Current: Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited.
Proposed: Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change National service.
Old value:: All adults upon completion of schooling can be required in times of war to serve a term in the military.
Current: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve either a term in the military or a lesser paid term of civilian national service, at their option.
Proposed: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve either a term in the military or a lesser paid term of civilian national service, at their option.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: Recreational drug use is forbidden.
Current: Recreational drug use is regulated by local governments.
Proposed: The use of cannabis is legal.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is prohibited.
Current: Smoking is legal outdoors and in private homes and clubs, but illegal indoors in all places of employment.
Proposed: Smoking is only allowed in private homes and clubs.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The funding of sports clubs.
Old value:: The government does not fund sports clubs; only private ones are allowed.
Current: Local governments decide the funding policy of sports clubs.
Proposed: The government funds some sports clubs side-by-side with private ones.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Current: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Proposed: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Women in the military.
Old value:: Women can only serve in non-battle positions.
Current: Women serve alongside men.
Proposed: Women serve alongside men.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 09:56:20, December 24, 2005 CET | From | Social Calvinist Unionist Party | To | Debating the Shamless Attempt to Try and Get Seats Bill of 2160 |
| Message | BTW, I have no illusions that this bill will pass =D |
| Date | 09:57:40, December 24, 2005 CET | From | Luthori Green Party | To | Debating the Shamless Attempt to Try and Get Seats Bill of 2160 |
| Message | Looks good so far. =D |
| Date | 09:58:22, December 24, 2005 CET | From | Social Calvinist Unionist Party | To | Debating the Shamless Attempt to Try and Get Seats Bill of 2160 |
| Message | Oh, you'll be taking that back soon enough ^^ |
| Date | 10:05:34, December 24, 2005 CET | From | Luthori Green Party | To | Debating the Shamless Attempt to Try and Get Seats Bill of 2160 |
| Message | Tell us when you are finished adding legislation. |
| Date | 10:09:56, December 24, 2005 CET | From | Social Calvinist Unionist Party | To | Debating the Shamless Attempt to Try and Get Seats Bill of 2160 |
| Message | I'm done. For now =D |
| Date | 10:11:11, December 24, 2005 CET | From | Social Calvinist Unionist Party | To | Debating the Shamless Attempt to Try and Get Seats Bill of 2160 |
| Message | Come to think of it, this isn't that radical -_-... |
| Date | 10:11:51, December 24, 2005 CET | From | Luthori Green Party | To | Debating the Shamless Attempt to Try and Get Seats Bill of 2160 |
| Message | While I can't agree with articles one, ten and thirteen, I find myself drawn to vote yes to see the rest past. |
| Date | 12:08:37, December 24, 2005 CET | From | Free White Castle and The People Party | To | Debating the Shamless Attempt to Try and Get Seats Bill of 2160 |
| Message | I agree with most of your positions. The big bill makes it hard to balance out, but find myself wishing you had gone further in your reform. I give you my symbolic support. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 344 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 406 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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