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Bill: Agriculture and Industry Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Socialist Alliance
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: July 3640
Description[?]:
| An omnibus bill to reform the Alorian economy Building Socialism on the local level, with the exception of Gavonshire where due to the recent rebellion Socialism will be administered by the central government |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Current: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Proposed: All power stations are publicly owned.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Current: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Proposed: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Proposed: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning farm size.
Old value:: Farm size is not regulated.
Current: Farm size regulations are determined by local governments.
Proposed: Farm size regulations are determined by local governments.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Proposed: Local governments regulate foreign investments.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Forest management.
Old value:: There is a national agency which exists side-by-side with commercial forestry companies.
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 7
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of hunting.
Old value:: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Current: The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.
Proposed: The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Current: Labour unions and organizations of employers negotiate a salary cap.
Proposed: Local governments decide on salary cap laws.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution is illegal.
Current: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Proposed: Prostitution regulation decisions are left up to local governments.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government-sponsored recycling programs.
Old value:: The government funds recycling facilities and enforces mandatory recycling for residents, commercial enterprise, and industry.
Current: Local governments decide about this.
Proposed: Local governments decide about this.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power).
Old value:: The government does not take any position with regards to renewable energy.
Current: The government does not take any position with regards to renewable energy.
Proposed: The decision on renewable energy sources is left up to local governments.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Current: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Proposed: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 156 | ||
| no |
Total Seats: 119 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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