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Bill: Tide of Freedom Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Progressive Futurists
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: July 3713
Description[?]:
A tide of freedom is sweeping the nation, and the Progressive Futurists are leading the charge. Vote to free our people. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The constitutional right and responsibility to propose a cabinet to the legislature.
Old value:: Only the Head of State can propose a cabinet coalition.
Current: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Proposed: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of chemical and biological weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Current: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Proposed: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the use of land mines by the army.
Old value:: The use of land mines is allowed.
Current: The Government leaves this to the army to decide upon.
Proposed: The use of land mines is allowed but restricted.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: Abortions are only allowed in medical emergencies.
Current: All abortions are illegal.
Proposed: Abortion is allowed during the first trimester.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Policy of the government concerning the funding of abortions
Old value:: The government only funds abortions for medical emergencies.
Current: The government does not provide funding for abortions.
Proposed: The government provides abortion funding only for low-income earners.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: Recreational drug use is forbidden.
Current: The use of cannabis is legal.
Proposed: All naturally occurring drugs are legal.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The funding of sports clubs.
Old value:: All sports clubs are government owned and run.
Current: Local governments decide the funding policy of sports clubs.
Proposed: Local governments decide the funding policy of sports clubs.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on essential goods such as food and non-luxury clothing.
Old value:: 10
Current: 15
Proposed: 0
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 09:44:21, August 15, 2014 CET | From | Social Liberal Party | To | Debating the Tide of Freedom Act |
Message | Social Liberal Party supports Articles 1, 2, 4 and 5. |
Date | 13:37:51, August 15, 2014 CET | From | United Conservative Party | To | Debating the Tide of Freedom Act |
Message | We agree on some articles but not the majority. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes | Total Seats: 177 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 323 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
Random fact: Periodically, it is a good idea to go through your nation's Treaties and arrange to withdraw from any that are unwanted. |
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