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Bill: Devolution Act 3798
Details
Submitted by[?]: Rutania Conservative Party
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: September 3799
Description[?]:
| Mr Speaker, This party believes in the liberty of the individual and the superiority of local Government over central Government. Thus, we aim to enact new legislation which will give more powers to the people. Matthew Taylor Conservative Internal Affairs Spokesman |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Art subsidies
Old value:: The government subsidises artistic institutions and some artists on a case by case basis.
Current: The subsidisation of art is left to local governments.
Proposed: The subsidisation of art is left to local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Charter school policy (free, privately run, publicly funded schools).
Old value:: Charter schools must be non-profit and have a specific focus.
Current: Only non-profit organizations may establish charter schools.
Proposed: Charter school funding, regulation, and development is left up to local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Current: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Proposed: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Current: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Proposed: Local governments decide about healthcare policies
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 02:56:55, February 09, 2015 CET | From | Rutanian Democratic Party | To | Debating the Devolution Act 3798 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, We find it really funny that the Conservatives have made a major policy switch since the last elections. Prior to the last elections the Conservatives favoured national unity and did not vote with the Federalists when it came to Devolution. Why have they changed now? Because they did not perform well last elections and they wish to use an ideology that can actually win? Not to mention blatently copying a bill proposed by the Federalists a few years ago. We thank the Conservatives for supporting our minority government but we would just like to know, why now? Drew McAndrews RFP Parliamentary Leader Minister of Justice |
| Date | 17:46:09, February 09, 2015 CET | From | Rutania Conservative Party | To | Debating the Devolution Act 3798 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, Being a Conservative isn't about having any ideology, it's about being pragmatic. Conservatives have always shifted to what works with the times. No party that doesn't shift with the times will survive. We look forward to receiving support on this Bill from the Federalists. Matthew Taylor Conservative Internal Affairs Spokesman |
| Date | 17:50:31, February 09, 2015 CET | From | Rutania Conservative Party | To | Debating the Devolution Act 3798 |
| Message | Besides, Mr. Speaker, While it may make nice rhetoric for the Federalists at the next election, we haven't copied any Bill that the Federalists have proposed before. That party, I'm afraid, doesn't have ownership over the word "Devolution"! Matthew Taylor Conservative Internal Affairs Spokesman |
| Date | 04:55:22, February 10, 2015 CET | From | Urban Party of Rutania | To | Debating the Devolution Act 3798 |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, The UPR cannot vote for this bill in its current form. Alan Landis UPR Congressional Leader |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 222 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 331 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 2 |
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