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Bill: The End of the Government
Details
Submitted by[?]: Hobrazi Union
Status[?]: passed
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: July 3888
Description[?]:
| BE IT RESOLVED, that by a 2/3rds majority vote, the name of our great nation shall be "The People of the Hobrazian Union." BE IT RESOLVED, From this day forward, the legislative chamber shall no longer convene. All power shall be vested in the People. The duties of the head of the military shall rest in the hands of Dimitri Sikofski (whose title shall be Supreme Commander of the Hobrazian Union). All legislative power shall be delegated to the People, who may convene Sabchos to change rules and better represent our country. In addition, proposals that will further enhance our democratic system shall be implemented as stated below: |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The way adulthood is determined.
Old value:: Adulthood is determined by age.
Current: Adulthood is determined by age.
Proposed: Everyone is considered an adult.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: United forever in friendship and labour, Our mighty republic will ever endure. The Great Hobrazian Union will live through the ages. The dream of a people their fortress secure. Long live our great motherland, Built by the people's mighty hand. Long live our people, united and free. Strong in our friendship tried by fire. Long may our waving flag inspire, Shining in glory for all men to see. Through days dark and stormy, Our eyes saw the bright sun of freedom above And with faith in our people, We inspired to build up the land that we love. Long live our great motherland, Built by the people's mighty hand. Long live our people, united and free. Strong in our friendship tried by fire. Long may our waving flag inspire, Shining in glory for all men to see. We fought for the future, destroyed the invaders, And brought to our homeland the laurels of fame. Our glory will live in the memory of nations And all generations will honour her name. Long live our great motherland, Built by the people's mighty hand. Long live our people, united and free. Strong in our friendship tried by fire. Long may our waving flag inspire, Shining in glory for all men to see.
Current:
| ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hobratsi ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Brdzolis qizhina mogvesma brdzolis qizhina mogvesma! mshobliur mtebis dzakhili ehee heee! brdzolis qizhina mogvesma tanze aviskhit abjari tselze shevibit makhvili! ehee heee! movdivart katsi kudzeda movdivart katsi kudzeda! vints tavi daishuroso ehee heee vints tavi daishuroso da vints mters zurgi uchvenos lechaki daikhuroso! ehee heee brdzolis qizhina mogvesma brdzolis qizhina mogvesma mshobliur mtebis dzakhili! ehee heee ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Luthori ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We heard the roar of battle We heard the roar of battle! The cry of native mountains Hey hey We heard the roar of battle Put armor on your body We will put a sword on our waist! Hey hey Here comes the man in the hat Here comes the man in the hat! Who spared himself Hey hey Who spared himself And whoever shows his back to the enemy Lechak should be closed! Hey hey We heard the roar of battle We heard the roar of battle The cry of native mountains! Hey hey |
Proposed:
| One Union, forever, Hobrazia! Hobrazia! Forever, immortal shall rise and be free! From Zargundia's Desert to the Fingers of Muzalkaz, the Hobrazian People, united will stand! The beaches of Kiduran, Cities of Stormereti, and with Deltaria, stand wholly as one! |
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The salaries of members of parliament and/or government.
Old value:: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively average salary.
Current: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively average salary.
Proposed: Members of parliament and/or government are not entitled to a salary.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: Erovnuli Kreba (National Assembly)
Current:
| Erovnuli Asamblea (National Assembly) |
Proposed: Peole (The People)
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Prezidenti
Current: Hobratsis Respublikis Prezidenti (President of the Hobrazian Republic)
Proposed: United Forever, The People of Hobrazia
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Consul of Hobrazia
Current: Hobratsis Respublikis Prezidenti (President of the Hobrazian Republic)
Proposed: Supreme General of the Hobrazian Union
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The age at which a person is considered an adult (limited between 12 and 24).
Old value:: 21
Current: 18
Proposed: 12
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The official title of subnational entities, also known as regions.
Old value:: Mkhare (Region)
Current: Departamenti (Department)
Proposed: Mok’alak’e Sabchos (Citizen Council)
Article 9
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: Citizens are not issued with identity cards.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Titles of nobility.
Old value:: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Current: Titles of nobility may be granted by the government and any other political body designated by it.
Proposed: No titles of nobility are granted or recognised, their use is forbidden.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Privileges of nobility (if nobility is recognised by the government).
Old value:: Nobility confers titles and minor political rights, but no direct control over people or land, and is not hereditary.
Current: Nobility confers only titles and certain minor rights, but no political powers, and is not hereditary.
Proposed: Nobility confers major rights, and can be hereditary.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The legality of dueling.
Old value:: Dueling is illegal.
Current: Dueling is legal and regulated.
Proposed: The government has no policy concerning dueling.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Voting rights of criminals.
Old value:: Criminals released from jail are allowed to vote.
Current: Criminals are always allowed to vote, regardless of whether they are in jail or not.
Proposed: The decision is left to the local governments.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the organization of police/law enforcement
Old value:: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Current: There is a national police department, funded by the government.
Proposed: The operation and funding of the police is left to local governments.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Freedom of information law.
Old value:: Classified files are released after a set period of time provided doing so is not deemed to endanger national security.
Current: Classified files are released after a set period of time.
Proposed: Classified files are only released at the discretion of the government.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 115 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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