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Bill: The Second Omnibus Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Yoko Kake Meguppātī
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: February 3943
Description[?]:
An act to begin the long process of setting Sekowo free from Fascism. Much damage has been done over the past 20+ years, and it will take time to undo the devastation. It is time for a change. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of hunting.
Old value:: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Current: Private hunting and fishing practices are banned.
Proposed: The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The legality of dueling.
Old value:: Dueling is illegal.
Current: Dueling is illegal.
Proposed: This matter is left for the local governments to decide upon.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if victory is not feasibile by other means.
Current: The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Proposed: The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of pollution in industry.
Old value:: The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions.
Current: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Proposed: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the treatment of prisoners of war.
Old value:: Surrendering enemy combatants are summarily executed.
Current: Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
Proposed: Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Current: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Proposed: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution is illegal.
Current: Prostitution regulation decisions are left up to local governments.
Proposed: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: Recreational drug use is forbidden.
Current: All naturally occurring drugs are legal.
Proposed: Recreational drug use is regulated by local governments.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Government law concerning the sales of recreational drugs.
Old value:: Sales of recreational drugs within the nation are prohibited by the law.
Current: The government is entirely responsible for the controlled sales of recreational drugs through operating stores and other locations.
Proposed: The matter of sales of recreational drugs is handled by local governments.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Current: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Proposed: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: Private companies operate regional TOC's. The national service is provided by a publicly owned, national TOC.
Current: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Proposed: There is a single publicly owned TOC.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the export of weapons to other nations.
Old value:: The government allows arms to be sold only to close allies.
Current: The government allows conventional arms to be exported freely.
Proposed: The government does not allow arms to be exported.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Women in the military.
Old value:: Women can only serve in non-battle positions.
Current: Women serve alongside men.
Proposed: Women serve alongside men.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: Democratic Workers' Councils are not permitted to run a business.
Current: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Proposed: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | ||
yes | Total Seats: 0 | ||
no | Total Seats: 230 | ||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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