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Bill: Economic and Symbolic Reform
Details
Submitted by[?]: Yoko Kake Meguppātī
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: November 3952
Description[?]:
| Reforms of the economy |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Saikōshidō-sha ( 最高指導者 )
Current: 総理大臣のセコウォ州-Sōri Daijin no Sekouo Shū (Prime Minister of the State of Seko)
Proposed: Shushō (首相)
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Current: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Proposed: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Firefighting services.
Old value:: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.
Current: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.
Proposed: Fire prevention and management is left to the local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on airports.
Old value:: The government has some involvement in the ownership and operation of airports, but leaves a role for the private sector too.
Current: The government has some involvement in the ownership and operation of airports, but leaves a role for the private sector too.
Proposed: Local governments determine policy on airports.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Exchange rate regime
Old value:: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, but the government is permitted to intervene when necessary.
Current: The exchange rate of the national currency is fixed by the government.
Proposed: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, and the government does not intervene at all.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Proposed: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the stock exchange(s).
Old value:: The government owns the stock exchange(s).
Current: Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.
Proposed: The government has no position on the proliferation of stock exchanges.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Kyōwakoku daitōryō (共和国大統領)
Current: セコウォの天皇陛下, 期待-Sekouo no ten'nōheika, Kitai (His Majesty, the Emperor of Seko)
Proposed: Daitōryō (大統領)
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: Farewell my dearest fatherland, Farewell, farewell, farewell, Alas, I must be parting you, Farewell, farewell, farewell, For I fight for Sekowo's Glory! Glory! Glory! All Hail ! All Hail ! Sekowo! All Hail ! Sekowo! Our sight and aim are finely tuned! Farewell, farewell, farewell, From Kanjor, Keymon, Pontessi! Farewell, farewell, farewell! For I fight for Sekowo's Glory! Glory! Glory! All Hail ! All Hail ! Sekowo! All Hail ! Sekowo! We never rest, our men press on! Farewell! Farewell! Farewell! Until we've broke the Devil's spawn! Farewell! Farewell! Farewell! For I fight for Sekowo's Glory! Glory! Glory! All Hail ! All Hail ! Sekowo! All Hail ! Sekowo! Give me your hand, my maiden true! Farewell, Farewell, Farewell, A parting kiss, and then goodbye! Farewell, Farewell, Farewell! For I fight for Sekowo's Glory! Glory! Glory! All Hail ! All Hail ! Sekowo! All Hail ! Sekowo!
Current:
(Kunikata): 海ゆかば 水漬く屍 山ゆかば 草生す屍 帝の 辺にこそ死なめ 返り見はせじ (Sekowan): 海ゆかば 水漬ちゅる屍 山いかー 草生する屍 帝ぬ 辺んかいどぅ死なめい けーいんーじぇーさじ (Luthorian): If I go far away to the sea I shall leave my bones there If I go far away to the mountains I shall leave my bones there Without one regret I shall sacrifice for His Majesty And for my fatherland (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfBebI2oFp4) |
Proposed:
| Oh Sekowo, oh Sekowo, what a 'wondrous land art thou! We suffered under unending tyranny! 'Til the day we'd be truly free! Freedom and Democracy, Equality for all! Oh Sekowo, oh Sekowo, what a 'wondrous land art thou! From the golden beaches of Yagaji! To the gleaming mountains of Hokuzan! Freedom and Democracy, Equality for all! Oh Sekowo, oh Sekowo, what a 'wondrous land art thou! We vanquished the oppressors! The Theocrats, the Communists, the Fascists just as well! Freedom and Democracy, Equality for all! Oh Sekowo, oh Sekowo, what a 'wondrous land art thou! From the wooded hills of west Tōzan! To the great Dovani plain! Freedom and Democracy, Equality for all! Oh Sekowo, oh Sekowo, what a 'wondrous land art thou! Now we choose between the Yoko Kake Meguppātī! And the Nationalist Conservative Party! Freedom and Democracy, Equality for all! Oh Sekowo, oh Sekowo, what a 'wondrous land art thou! From the delta of Kankawara! To the squares of Itokaki! Freedom and Democracy, Equality for all! Oh Sekowo, oh Sekowo, what a 'wondrous land art thou! And the Sekowo no kokumintō! And the A.T.T.A! We transitioned to Democracy! Freedom and Democracy, Equality for all! Oh Sekowo, oh Sekowo, what a 'wondrous land art thou! Freedom and Democracy, Equality for all! |
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change National military policy.
Old value:: The nation retains a full time, professional army, navy and air force.
Current: The nation retains a full time, professional army, navy and air force.
Proposed: The government assigns military control to local governments
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Civil defence is the government's policy on providing shelters to be used in the event of attacks on major cities, mainly nuclear attacks and bombing.
Old value:: No new buildings may be constructed unless they feature provisions for civil defence.
Current: The government builds and maintains a network of shelters across the nation.
Proposed: Local authorities are responsible for building and maintaining shelters.
Article 12
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: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 700
Current: 450
Proposed: 100
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding sexually explicit material on broadcast television.
Old value:: Sexually explicit material is allowed, but violent or hard core pornography is banned.
Current: All sexually explicit material is allowed on television.
Proposed: All sexually explicit material is allowed on television.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Internet regulations.
Old value:: The government allows anyone to use the internet but the police can run investigations concerning illegal activities conducted by using internet (child abuse, illegal filesharing, ...)
Current: The government allows anyone to use the internet but the police can run investigations concerning illegal activities conducted by using internet (child abuse, illegal filesharing, ...)
Proposed: The government has no position on who may use or what is published on the internet.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 353 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 183 | ||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 94 |
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