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Bill: Act 013 - Helping a Fellow Gaduridan Act - 3635
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Union of Gaduridos
Status[?]: defeated
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: October 3636
Description[?]:
| WHEREAS - The Federal Union of Gaduridos recognizes the importance of helping each fellow citizen when times are tough - The Federal Union of Gaduridos promises to assist to the best of its ability those citizens with low incomes. THEREFORE 1. Any citizen who makes under 35,000 Gadur will be entitled to receive a 15% recompensation on the cost of housing by the Ministry of Finance. 2. Any family, where the single parent makes under 35,000 Gadur will be entitled to receive a 50% recompensation on the cost of housing by the Ministry of Finance. 3. Any family, where the combined incomes of the parents is under 70,000 Gadur will be entitled to receive a 20% recompensation on the cost of housing by the Ministry of Finance. 4. Any citizen who makes less than 35,000 Gadur in a year will receive 50% recompensation on their total annual public transit costs by the Ministry of Transportation. 5. Any citizen who claims any of these entitlements will be legally allowing the Ministry of Finance to conduct an audit on their own, and their family's, finances. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Local governments decide upon the funding policy.
Current: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Proposed: Public transport is fully subsidised for people with low-income, with the remainder "user-pays".
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: Housing policy is to be determined by local governments.
Current: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Proposed: All housing is private but rent is subsidised for low-income households.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:52:24, March 12, 2014 CET | From | Democratic Union of Gaduridos | To | Debating the Act 013 - Helping a Fellow Gaduridan Act - 3635 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, We'd like to open debate on this Act. The Democratic Union would like to start by pointing out this Act will affect less than 20% of the income tax brackets that we set out to tax and therefore does not represent an unrealistic burden on our finances. The right to live under a house is a key and fundamental aspect of what it means to live in this great nation. Whether that home is a house, an apartment, a bungalow, or a condo, or anything, the DU believes we should assist in making it affordable for those who really can barely or not even afford the costs. In addition, the right to public transport should be equal and fair to every citizen, regardless of their tax contribution or their pay rate. Money does not provide a higher status, and the means of public transportation should be further and more easily available to all of our citizens. I Yield. |
| Date | 13:33:35, March 13, 2014 CET | From | Progressive Conservative Party | To | Debating the Act 013 - Helping a Fellow Gaduridan Act - 3635 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, The Conservative Party believes that the infrastructure of our nation is best handled by local governments, so we will be not be voting in favor of this bill. I Yield. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 20 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 167 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 43 |
| Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
| Random quote: "Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber." - Plato |