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Bill: Velocipede Innovation Act (VIA)
Details
Submitted by[?]: Solidarity Rutania
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: September 3620
Description[?]:
| Preamble Recognizing a need to encourage enivronmentally sustainable and reduce local vehicular congestion, Recognizing a need to couple transportation with an active lifestyle, and further recognizing a need for a national velocipede transportation strategy, This Government introduces this Velocipede Innovation Act (VIA). Article 1 The federal government of Rutania shall coordinate closely with provincial and municipal governments to create networks of designate bicycle lanes and paths. Funding for such projects will be funded through multi-level funding from all governments involved; the federal capital contribution shall be made out of the regular Infrastructure and Transportation budget. Article 2 The federal government shall work with provincial and municipal governments to ensure adequate amenities exist, including bicycle parking and a supported local industry. Article 3 The federal government, through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transporation, will establish association with Bicycle Cooperatives and Repair to ensure local access to affordable bicycles and bicycle repair. The Ministry of Infrastructure will work with industry partners to thus reduce the cost of production and servicing. Article 4 Ministry of Infrastructure and Transporation shall have within its authority the power to establish independent Bicycle Cooperatives in regions which lack such access. |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:21:47, February 07, 2014 CET | From | Solidarity Rutania | To | Debating the Velocipede Innovation Act (VIA) |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, I have the privilege to introduce another important piece of legislation today, VIA, the Velocipede Innovation Act. This government thinks this act is a crucial and important step in moving Rutania society forward by using a common technology. Bicycles will relieve traffic and foster community business and accessable transportation. This act will reequipe communities with the opportunity to be sustainable and build on their vibrancy. Chris Ball Minister of Infrastructure and Transport |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 354 | ||
| no |
Total Seats: 201 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: The voters enjoy active parties who take upon themselves the initiative to create laws. |
| Random quote: "It all came from there." - Lech Walesa (pointing to a TV when a reporter asked him why communism fell) |