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Bill: Government for the People
Details
Submitted by[?]: Protectorate Party
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: January 2170
Description[?]:
| Governmental Reforms to give the power to those who can better the nation, and provide a higher standard for the activities we must regulate. Article 1: The international community shall not regulate how we care for our children. Article 2: The international community shall not force their "rights" on us and prevent us from giving more freedom to our people. Article 3: For a low cost we can help prevent the spread of disease and reduce the number of unwanted children and/or abortions. Article 4: A radio station where all can tune in to hear the proceedings of our government. Article 5: A TV station where all can tune in to hear the proceedings of our government. Article 6: We must raise the level of care for all citizens and not produce a divide among our citizens of those who can pay and those who cannot. Article 7: The introduction of higher standards for our universities. Article 8: ID cards should be universally provided at no cost to the citizens. Article 9: Illegal aliens effect the local population and economy, local governments can best decide what is the best course of action. Article 10: Guns are not needed for your average police work, it is better if our police avoid accidental shootings of kids with water guns, etc. Guns will be provided to special units which consists of the highest trained and veteran officers. Article 11: A person should never be forced to surrender info which places them in jail. Article 12: Higher standards for our schools. Article 13: Our Provinces are unique entities and they shall be represented equally. Article 14: Local control for a local issue. Water in some areas is scarce and these governments may want to have different standards for different uses, while others may have an easier time keeping a single level for all water. |
Proposals
Article 1
Withdraw from the International Convention on the Rights of the Child, 2073.
Article 2
Withdraw from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Current: The government subsidises a considerable discount for contraceptives.
Proposed: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Radio stations.
Old value:: All radio stations are private.
Current: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Proposed: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Television stations.
Old value:: All television media are private.
Current: The government subsidises a national TV station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised TV stations are allowed.
Proposed: The government subsidises a national TV station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised TV stations are allowed.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: Health care is private, but is paid for by the state for people with low incomes.
Current: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Proposed: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The regulation of higher education.
Old value:: The government allows public and private higher education institutions to coexist with self-regulation for those that are private.
Current: The government allows public and private higher education institutions to coexist with self-regulation for those that are private.
Proposed: The government allows private higher education but regulates it to meet nationally set standards.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: Citizens are issued with identity cards on a voluntary basis.
Current: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change
The government's stance on illegal aliens.
Old value:: The government does not actively search for illegal aliens, but expels them from the country when discovered.
Current: The government actively searches houses for illegal aliens and puts them in integration centers when discovered.
Proposed: Dealing with illegal aliens is left to local governments.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The weapons used by police forces.
Old value:: Police officers may only carry standard firearms apart from specially trained firearms units.
Current: Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons apart from specially trained firearms units.
Proposed: Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons apart from specially trained firearms units.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: 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).
Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Proposed: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Current: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Proposed: There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The method used to determine the number of seats each region receives in the national legislature.
Old value:: A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions.
Current: A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions.
Proposed: Equal representation, regardless of region population.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of the quality of drinking water.
Old value:: The government sets a single standard to ensure all tap water is drinkable.
Current: Local government is responsible for drinking water quality regulation.
Proposed: Local government is responsible for drinking water quality regulation.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 21:23:28, January 09, 2006 CET | From | Malivia Liberals | To | Debating the Government for the People |
| Message | ummm......I don't think I can supportig this bill #1 too much into it. #2 The treatys should be in a sperate bill. #3 some of the propsals I REALLY, don't like. Sorry PP. |
| Date | 23:37:57, January 09, 2006 CET | From | Peoples Front of Malivia | To | Debating the Government for the People |
| Message | Some are really good, some are not. Divide and conquer ;.) Will not support as it is now. |
| Date | 20:52:19, January 11, 2006 CET | From | United Labour Party | To | Debating the Government for the People |
| Message | Most of them I agree with, but the treaties I don't. Sorry, but against (and please put these proposals into separate bills!) |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 78 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 385 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 36 |
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