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Bill: Prisoner Rehabilitation & Suffrage Act
Details
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 3818
Description[?]:
| SEC. I Article 1 amends earlier legislation to stipulate that anyone convicted of a felonious crime loses their right-to-vote in all elections. The right-to-vote is restored one year following the end of a prisoner's sentence. SEC. II Article 2 amends earlier legislation to require all able-bodied prisoners to work daily as part of their rehabilitation. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Prison policy concerning prisoner labor.
Old value:: Prisoners can do certain jobs in prison, voluntarily, for a small wage.
Current: Prisoners can do certain jobs in prison, voluntarily, for a small wage.
Proposed: Able-bodied prisoners have to work during the day.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Voting rights of criminals.
Old value:: Criminals are always allowed to vote, regardless of whether they are in jail or not.
Current: Criminals released from jail are allowed to vote.
Proposed: Criminals released from jail are allowed to vote after a certain period of time.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:29:02, March 19, 2015 CET | From | SUN | To | Debating the Prisoner Rehabilitation & Suffrage Act |
| Message | Well, at least we know now which side of Parliament depends on the vote of incarcerated criminals. Shelly Miller Senator (SUN), Orame |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 225 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 300 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
| Random quote: "I am strongly in favour of using poisoned gas against uncivilised tribes." - Winston Churchill |