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Bill: Public Works Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Comiwnyddion Hosnogol
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: May 3767
Description[?]:
A series of proposals designed to make the nation stronger in both war and peace. Funnels high school graduates in college, military or public works tracks.*** Eminent domain policies allow these government programs to seize land for public works. ***This had been changed to the conscription bill. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Public works initiatives
Old value:: The government contracts with private corporations to build public works.
Current: The government contracts with private corporations to build public works.
Proposed: The government funds a program to build public works.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
Current: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Proposed: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Eminent domain compensation (if eminent domain is legal).
Old value:: The victim of eminent domain sets compensation, government can appeal to the courts if they deem the cost too high.
Current: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Proposed: The government determines compensation for victims of eminent domain.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 07:22:18, December 01, 2014 CET | From | Alorian Reform Movement | To | Debating the Public Works Act |
Message | I support article 1 but not article 2. |
Date | 07:22:41, December 01, 2014 CET | From | Alorian Reform Movement | To | Debating the Public Works Act |
Message | I support article 1 but not article 2. |
Date | 07:26:46, December 01, 2014 CET | From | Alorian Reform Movement | To | Debating the Public Works Act |
Message | Can only support Article 3 on this. |
Date | 07:29:19, December 01, 2014 CET | From | Comiwnyddion Hosnogol | To | Debating the Public Works Act |
Message | Splitting it off. |
Date | 17:46:26, December 01, 2014 CET | From | Red-Green Alliance | To | Debating the Public Works Act |
Message | Can support article 3 |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||||
yes | Total Seats: 166 | |||||
no |
Total Seats: 379 | |||||
abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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