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Bill: Decentralization
Details
Submitted by[?]: Krt trzy Jeztri
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: September 4001
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: H'ánék Hldjez'sijokai orzy Mrjkai yrzy Jelb'koékaiék H'án yrzy Intrsmor Azisrmko Knzmazrk grzy srnebrjozuo (Intrsmor Azisrmko Knzmazrk, Khan and Protector of the Jelbic Peoples, represented by the Khan's Grand Shaman):
Current: Hldjez'shprpzi Jebr II, wrzy Jelbék H'an, grzy hldjomek Jeztaghaék Kahegrm Abshrmojadhiko yrzy Nubajrkaék Bék (His Exalted Highness, elected by the Great Kurultai, Jebr II, Khan of Jelbe, Great Purple Wolf, Supreme Commander of the Great Jelbek Horde, Lord of the Great Perimor Steppe, Bek of the royal clan of Nubajrka)
Proposed: H'ánék Hldjez'sijokai orzy Jelb'koékaiék H'án Intrsmor Azisrmko Knzmazrk grzy srnebrjozuo (Intrsmor Azisrmko Knzmazrk, Khan of the Jelbic Peoples, represented by the Khan's Grand Shaman):
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Art subsidies
Old value:: The government never subsidises art, but may commission artworks for its own use.
Current: The government subsidises artistic institutions and some artists on a case by case basis.
Proposed: The subsidisation of art is left to local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change National, cultural and historic sites and monuments.
Old value:: The state encourages and funds private efforts towards the protection of cultural and historical heritage.
Current: This matter is left up to the local governments.
Proposed: This matter is left up to the local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Current: The government controls and provides internet service throughout the nation. Private ISPs are banned.
Proposed: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards space exploration.
Old value:: The government shall fully fund a state-owned space agency which controls all national space-related activity.
Current: Space exploration and use shall be totally unregulated.
Proposed: Space exploration and use shall be totally unregulated.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards hunting endangered animals.
Old value:: The government maintains a list of endangered and threatened species, which it encourages hunters not to shoot.
Current: The government enforces no regulations.
Proposed: Local governments decide about this.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning forest protection.
Old value:: The government has no policy on forest protection.
Current: The government has no policy on forest protection.
Proposed: Forest protection is left to local governments.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of hunting.
Old value:: Hunting and fishing is not regulated.
Current: Hunting and fishing is not regulated.
Proposed: The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Government policy regarding a national park system.
Old value:: The government does not have a national park system policy.
Current: The government devolves park policy to local governments.
Proposed: The government devolves park policy to local governments.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on whaling.
Old value:: Commercial whaling is legal and not subject to restrictions.
Current: Local governments decide about whaling.
Proposed: Local governments decide about whaling.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Old value:: All wild animals may be kept as pets, without any restrictions or precautions whatsoever.
Current: This matter is left up to the local governments.
Proposed: This matter is left up to the local governments.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning farm size.
Old value:: Farm size is not regulated.
Current: Farm size is not regulated.
Proposed: Farm size regulations are determined by local governments.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Commercial fishing regulation.
Old value:: There are no limits on the amount of fish that may be caught.
Current: Local governments can establish fishing quotas
Proposed: Local governments can establish fishing quotas
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on animal welfare in livestock farming.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning animal welfare in livestock farming.
Current: The government has no policy concerning animal welfare in livestock farming.
Proposed: Animal welfare laws for livestock farming are set by local governments.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.
Old value:: There is no government oversight or regulation of pesticides.
Current: Local governments may choose to regulate pesticides certification programs.
Proposed: Local governments may choose to regulate pesticides certification programs.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption is not regulated.
Current: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Proposed: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to adultery.
Old value:: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Current: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Proposed: Local governments establish policies on adultery.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Forced marriages.
Old value:: Forced marriages are legal and binding.
Current: The legality of forced marriages lies with local governments.
Proposed: The legality of forced marriages lies with local governments.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding bestiality (performing sexual acts with animals).
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning bestiality.
Current: Bestiality is illegal.
Proposed: The legality of bestiality is decided upon by local governments.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.
Current: Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws.
Proposed: Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning crossdressing.
Current: Local governments determine the legality of crossdressing.
Proposed: Local governments determine the legality of crossdressing.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the initiation of divorces (if allowed).
Old value:: Either partner may initiate a divorce.
Current: Either partner may initiate a divorce.
Proposed: Local governments decide who can initiate a divorce.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign marriages.
Old value:: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Current: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Proposed: Local governments regulate the recognition of foreign marriages.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change Policy on incest.
Old value:: Incestuous acts are illegal.
Current: Incestuous acts are illegal.
Proposed: Policy on incest is determined by local governments.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on inheritance
Old value:: There are no regulated inheritance laws, inheritance is only regulated by the will of deceased.
Current: Local governments establish inheritance laws.
Proposed: Local governments establish inheritance laws.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change Government policy toward marriage.
Old value:: The government does not involve itself in marriage or civil unions.
Current: Civil marriages are defined by local governments.
Proposed: Civil marriages are defined by local governments.
Article 27
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Current: Public nudity laws are left to local governments.
Proposed: Public nudity laws are left to local governments.
Article 28
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning parental qualifications.
Old value:: The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.
Current: The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.
Proposed: Parental qualifications are left to local governments.
Article 29
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: There is no explicit government policy on polygamy.
Current: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Proposed: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Article 30
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on population control.
Old value:: The government does not engage in population control.
Current: The government does not engage in population control.
Proposed: Population control is left to local governments.
Article 31
Proposal[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.
Old value:: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Current: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Proposed: Local governments may regulate laws on public acts of affection and obscenity.
Article 32
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning racial segregation in educational institutions.
Old value:: Public educational institutions cannot be segregated, private institutions can choose to apply a policy of segregation.
Current: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Proposed: Segregation policy is set by local governments.
Article 33
Proposal[?] to change The legality of slavery.
Old value:: The slave trade is illegal, but slavery is legal as a punishment.
Current: Slavery and the slave trade are illegal.
Proposed: Slavery and the slave trade is allowed.
Article 34
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on sexual relations.
Old value:: Homosexual relations are illegal, but are not prosecuted.
Current: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Proposed: Sexual relation laws are set by local governments.
Article 35
Proposal[?] to change The national refugee policy.
Old value:: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.
Current: All refugees are welcome but no financial aid is given to them.
Proposed: No refugees are allowed to enter the country.
Article 36
Withdraw from the Charter of the Majatran Security Co-Operation Organization.
Article 37
Withdraw from the Istalian Embassy Diplomatic Relations Treaty.
Article 38
Withdraw from the Treaty of friendship and cooperation between the Repubblica Istaliana and the Jelbic Empire (Vanuku, Jelbania, Pontesi and Barmenia).
Article 39
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 owns and operates all airports.
Proposed: Local governments determine policy on airports.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |
yes |
Total Seats: 75 | |
no | Total Seats: 0 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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