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Bill: People's Party Emergency Manifesto of 3877
Details
Submitted by[?]: People's 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: August 3878
Description[?]:
| Proposed immediate proposals to be presented in the council, to be voted upon after discussion and hopeful elections in favour of the People's Party. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Structure of the executive branch.
Old value:: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Current: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Proposed: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
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 3
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 45
Current: 30
Proposed: 48
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Titles of nobility.
Old value:: Titles of nobility may be granted by the government and any other political body designated by it.
Current: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Proposed: Titles of nobility are not granted, but their use is not forbidden.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Appointments and requirements for government employees.
Old value:: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Current: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Proposed: All government employees have to promise political independence.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The number of proposals a party can introduce per year (will be handed out as a monthly quota).
Old value:: 5
Current: 20
Proposed: 4
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
Old value:: 75
Current: 45
Proposed: 40
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning industrial hemp.
Old value:: Industrial hemp is illegal.
Current: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Proposed: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the treatment of prisoners of war.
Old value:: Prisoners of war may be mistreated without legal sanction.
Current: Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
Proposed: Prisoners of war are treated according to the national laws of the captor power.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.
Old value:: There shall be a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage," well above the poverty line for a full time worker.
Current: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
Proposed: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: Abortion is allowed during the entire course of the pregnancy.
Current: Abortion is allowed during the first trimester.
Proposed: Abortions are only allowed in medical emergencies.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The salaries of members of parliament and/or government.
Old value:: Members of parliament and/or government have all their expenses paid for by the state.
Current: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively average salary.
Proposed: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively average salary.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 750
Current: 122
Proposed: 100
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 50
Current: 18
Proposed: 20
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The banking system.
Old value:: The government operates a central bank and all other banks are private.
Current: The government operates a central bank and all other banks are private.
Proposed: The government operates and owns all banks.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 02:51:53, July 13, 2015 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the People's Party Emergency Manifesto of 3877 |
| Message | Remnant Council, I. The Offices of the Head of State and Head of Government are changed in preparation for future revisions to the constitution herein which allow for additional large-scale revisions and future better governance. Our main opposition at this time has also made it their objective to do so as well, and it is most pleasing to here of possible reforms going through steadily. II. It is this party's opinion that all citizens in this realm should not be badgered by their government to be forced to carry identification cards along with their persons where-ever they might go. This is not only paranoia in the extreme for a time where it is not needed, but considering the progressiveness of this country elsewhere it is also unhealthy. III. 45 Months seems a very odd length of time for appointment, and instead it is raised and rounded to 4 years. On this matter public discussion is especially of the party's concern, however, as members of our party as well as concerned citizens abound wish for 48 months... as well as 36 months. IV. During this crisis and the neglect brought forth during the period of relative absolutist anarchy in this country, it has been reasoned that the granting of Titles of Nobility should be suspended immediately for the forseeable future. V. Again, it is most assuring that we are on the right course when bipartisan agreement to make government employees unbiased is agreed upon by all involved. It has been done in this case, it is hoped tyhat agreeable reforms shall continue into the future. VI. Sweeping massive changes made by potential unpleasant factions elsewhere arising should be checked by limiting the number of major changes made to the government per year. It is reasoned that major changes should be just that--- major. Excessive changes without firm reasoning by a foreign party or subversive element make the potential for collapse great, and so this article would hopefully reduce such a chance. VII. A current alternative to the oppositional Nationalist's Party proposal for a more moderate tax rate while the economic crisis' depth is looked at for solutions. If taxes are completely removed, especially on the primary source of income, complete economic collapse is possible. VIII. There should be no reason, especially with the progressive changes made elsewhere, that Industrial Hemp should be completely banned from production, especially given its massive uses in manufacturing and business, and the greatly lowered potential for drug-exploitation. Instead, regulation on possible drug-abuse should be done after production at social and law-enforcement level, in this party's view. IX. This act of relative barbarism should be countered immediately in our party's view as it presents a very bad mark on our country while it is legal to abuse prisoners of war. In view of the superiority of our country's potential even in its small size, any enemies should be convinced that we are indeed right in whatever strife we are engaged with when faced with the superior hospitality and decency of everything in our country. X. Regarding disagreements in policy compared to our main competition in the Nationalist's Party, it is our view that the Minimum Wage not be abolished completely, but be simply lowered to a mor eagreeable level in favour of the national budget in the interim while additional studies are conducted. All matters are open to debate and are not final. These changes are sweeping and very major indeed as with the Nationalist Parties, but they are all necessary in our view to the stability and indeed, the future, of our country's being. -Patrick Fitzmaurice, Leader of the People's Party and Candidate for Foreign and Home Secretary. |
| Date | 06:00:37, July 13, 2015 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the People's Party Emergency Manifesto of 3877 |
| Message | ADDITION: XI. Due to concerns from other entities, particularly foreign governments and domestic sources, this additional article was considered as being of major importance to this bill. Any debates concerning it are encouraged. -Patrick Fitzmaurice, Leader of the People's Party and Candidate for Foreign and Home Secretary. |
| Date | 17:23:21, July 14, 2015 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the People's Party Emergency Manifesto of 3877 |
| Message | ADDITION: XII. Due to the massive and collapsing depression currently affecting the county, it has been decided by our party that we must endeavour if elected this year to give up our wages until such a time as the people themselves are employed. This is largely symbolic at this point, as the government itself has collapsed to the place where even our wages coming in are questionable, with any imports we might have available lost due to our loss of purchasing power as well. |
| Date | 02:23:08, July 15, 2015 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the People's Party Emergency Manifesto of 3877 |
| Message | ADDITION: XIII. We have decided that, after due deliberation, while a lowering of future council seats to 400 is likely a good idea, a further lowering of 100 temporarily is likely needed as well to further cut wages. Such a change is major, and exceeds even the Nationalist Party's expectations, but it must be done. Time is running out and change needs to happen before any misery continues! |
| Date | 02:23:43, July 15, 2015 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the People's Party Emergency Manifesto of 3877 |
| Message | This manifesto shall be forwarded to vote in the fall, and before that we are trying desperately to think of other options to increase the amount of reform for this country. |
| Date | 11:06:00, July 15, 2015 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the People's Party Emergency Manifesto of 3877 |
| Message | ADDITION: XIV. Luxury tax reduction on all goods produced within the country is necessary for economic recovery. This should be implemented immediately. |
| Date | 11:25:08, July 15, 2015 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the People's Party Emergency Manifesto of 3877 |
| Message | ADDITION: XV. Following the passage of this act, the temporary acquisition and take-over of ALL banks remaining in this country is to be executed until such a time as the financial situation recovers to allow their release. Again, this emergency measure is to be implemented immediately. |
| Date | 11:25:58, July 15, 2015 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the People's Party Emergency Manifesto of 3877 |
| Message | This bill is now to be forwarded for review by the people on remaining television and radio networks that have not collapsed. These policies are adjustable by demand, but are now official People's Party policy. -Patrick Fitzmaurice, Leader of the People's Party and Candidate for Foreign and Home Secretary. |
| Date | 03:37:03, July 18, 2015 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the People's Party Emergency Manifesto of 3877 |
| Message | Our party has reorganized and this bill is ready for public submission. It will not be able to pass, but will increase our visibility so that legally next election we should be able to capitalize upon these changes. -Patrick Fitzmaurice, Leader of the People's Party and Candidate for Foreign and Home Secretary. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 0 | |
| no |
Total Seats: 750 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: The influence a bill has on elections decreases over time, until it eventually is no longer relevant. This can explain shifts in your party's position to the electorate and your visibility. |
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