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Bill: General Reforms
Details
Submitted by[?]: Partido Socialdemócrata
Status[?]: passed
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: November 3672
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Racial segregation of public amenities (eg. drinking fountains, public toilets)
Old value:: All public amenities are segregated.
Current: Segregation of any public amenity is banned.
Proposed: Segregation of any public amenity is banned.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change State penalties for blasphemy
Old value:: Local governments decide on penalties for blasphemy.
Current: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Proposed: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Article 3
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 both low-income families and large families.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons.
Current: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Proposed: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning crossdressing.
Current: The government has no policy concerning crossdressing.
Proposed: Crossdressing is allowed.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning diplomatic immunity.
Old value:: Diplomats are exempt from prosecution for criminal acts but not from civil lawsuits, but may still be expelled because of criminal acts.
Current: Diplomats are exempt from prosecution for criminal acts but not from civil lawsuits, but may still be expelled because of criminal acts.
Proposed: The government grants no diplomatic immunity and foreign diplomats are subject to arrest and prosecution and civil action under all laws of the host nation.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Current: The government may not seize private property.
Proposed: The government may not seize private property.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Current: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Proposed: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign embassies.
Old value:: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Current: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Proposed: Any other country may establish an embassy on national soil.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign marriages.
Old value:: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Current: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Proposed: All foreign marriages are recognised, regardless of domestic policy regarding marriage.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Old value:: Foreign missionaries are not permitted to enter the nation.
Current: The government requires foreign missionaries to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Proposed: The government has no policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Travel by nationals to foreign nations
Old value:: The nation issues passports to nationals after an invasive security check.
Current: The nation issues passports on demand for any reason to its nationals
Proposed: The nation issues passports to nationals after a cursory security check.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning genetically modified (GM) crops.
Old value:: Production and selling of GM crops is banned. Research is allowed.
Current: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.
Proposed: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.
Current: Adult individuals may not own firearms unless professionally required.
Proposed: Adult individuals may not own firearms unless professionally required.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on inheritance
Old value:: The government inherits everything, private inheritance is outlawed.
Current: There is a regulated inheritance law, private regulation of inheritance is allowed but also regulated.
Proposed: There is a regulated inheritance law, private regulation of inheritance is allowed but also regulated.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards giving aid to foreign countries.
Old value:: The government only gives aid for disaster relief in foreign countries.
Current: The government supplies "tied" aid to poorer nations in return for trading rights.
Proposed: The government gives moderate aid to countries in need.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change The legality of interracial sex.
Old value:: Interracial sex is completely illegal.
Current: Interracial sex is legal.
Proposed: Interracial sex is legal.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The age at which a person is considered an adult (limited between 12 and 24).
Old value:: 18
Current: 18
Proposed: 16
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Libel laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions printed on them.
Current: Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.
Proposed: The nation has no laws regarding libel.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Guarantee of minimum income.
Old value:: All adults shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Current: All adults shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Proposed: All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change The state's intervention in the appointment of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The state has the right to veto the appointment of any ministers of religion.
Current: The state has the right to veto the appointment of any ministers of religion.
Proposed: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: Duty to God, Chancellor, Others then Self
Current: Por la razón o la espada
Proposed: Bless our people, Patria Querida
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on nuclear power.
Old value:: The decision is left up to local governments.
Current: The government does not take any position on nuclear power.
Proposed: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Current: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Proposed: There are no laws with regards to public nudity, it is allowed.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the pension system.
Old value:: The state operates a compulsory, public pension system.
Current: The state offers a voluntary public pension, combined with other voluntary private pensions.
Proposed: The state offers a voluntary public pension, combined with other voluntary private pensions.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.
Old value:: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Current: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Proposed: Chemical pesticides, herbicides and fungicides are banned.
Article 27
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the post office
Old value:: There is a nationalised post office agency in the nation. Private ones are banned.
Current: There is a nationalised post office. Private post office agencies are allowed to exist, and the services provided by them are not regulated.
Proposed: There is a nationalised post office. Private post office agencies are allowed to exist, and the services provided by them are not regulated.
Article 28
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Proposed: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Article 29
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is fully subsidised for people with low-income, with the remainder "user-pays".
Current: Public transport is partially subsidised with the remainder "user-pays".
Proposed: Public transport is fully user-pays.
Article 30
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: No religions are taxed.
Current: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Proposed: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Article 31
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations.
Current: Religious schools are allowed, but are strictly regulated. Only recognised religions may set up religious schools.
Proposed: Any religion may set up a school, but they are strictly regulated.
Article 32
Proposal[?] to change Remuneration of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The remuneration of ministers of religion shall be left up to the local governments.
Current: Ministers of religion shall receive no remuneration whatsoever.
Proposed: The state does not intervene in the remuneration of ministers of religion.
Article 33
Proposal[?] to change The professional retirement age.
Old value:: 67
Current: 65
Proposed: 70
Article 34
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are encouraged.
Current: The government leaves this decision up to the schools themselves.
Proposed: The government leaves this decision up to the schools themselves.
Article 35
Proposal[?] to change Slander laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions spoken about them, if judged to be malicious.
Current: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions spoken about them, if judged to be malicious.
Proposed: The nation has no laws regarding slander.
Article 36
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state owns and maintains all housing.
Current: All housing is privately-owned.
Proposed: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Article 37
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Current: There is no official state religion, but the government only allows recognized religions. 'Cults' are persecuted.
Proposed: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Article 38
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: There is a single publicly owned TOC.
Current: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Proposed: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Article 39
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation imposes strict border control on visitors, with intensive security checks, to maintain law and order.
Current: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Proposed: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Article 40
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on tree plantation.
Old value:: The government requires tree plantation at replacement level for all logging or clearance operations.
Current: The government requires tree plantation at replacement level for all logging or clearance operations.
Proposed: The government requires tree plantation at higher than replacement levels for all logging or clearance operations.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 75 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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