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Bill: Bill of Kanjor
Details
Submitted by[?]: Noble Libertarian Party of Kanjor
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: December 4012
Description[?]:
Based on Infrastructure and Foregin AFFAIRS |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on airports.
Old value:: The government owns and operates all airports.
Current: The government has some involvement in the ownership and operation of airports, but leaves a role for the private sector too.
Proposed: The government has some involvement in the ownership and operation of airports, but leaves a role for the private sector too.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Old value:: Foreign missionaries are not permitted to enter the nation.
Current: Foreign missionaries are not permitted to enter the nation.
Proposed: Foreign missionaries are welcomed and encouraged by the government.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Eminent domain compensation (if eminent domain is legal).
Old value:: The government does not compensate victims of eminent domain.
Current: The government determines compensation for victims of eminent domain; victims can sue if they deem it unfair.
Proposed: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Current: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Proposed: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: There is a single publicly owned TOC.
Current: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Proposed: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning diplomatic immunity.
Old value:: The government grants no diplomatic immunity and foreign diplomats are subject to arrest and prosecution and civil action under all laws of the host nation.
Current: The government grants no diplomatic immunity and foreign diplomats are subject to arrest and prosecution and civil action under all laws of the host nation.
Proposed: Diplomats are exempt from prosecution for criminal acts but not from civil lawsuits, but may still be expelled because of criminal acts.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Travel by nationals to foreign nations
Old value:: The nation does not issue passports to any nationals, except on specific authorisation of the Foreign Minister.
Current: The nation issues passports to nationals after a cursory security check.
Proposed: The nation issues passports to nationals after a cursory security check.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation does not allow any visitors unless a specific permit is authorized by the Foreign Minister.
Current: The nation imposes strict border control on visitors, with intensive security checks, to maintain law and order.
Proposed: The nation imposes strict border control on visitors, with intensive security checks, to maintain law and order.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)
Old value:: The nation does not allow importation of any goods from any foreign nation.
Current: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.
Proposed: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards giving aid to foreign countries.
Old value:: The government never offers international aid.
Current: The government supplies "tied" aid to poorer nations in return for trading rights.
Proposed: The government supplies "tied" aid to poorer nations in return for trading rights.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning immigration.
Old value:: No foreigners are permitted to reside permanently in this nation.
Current: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.
Proposed: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign embassies.
Old value:: The government does not allow foreign embassies.
Current: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Proposed: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: Small scale private electrical generation is permitted but most energy is generated by a government-owned company.
Current: Private and public power stations exist side-by-side.
Proposed: Private and public power stations exist side-by-side.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy in respect to highways.
Old value:: A national highway infrastructure is constructed and maintained by the government.
Current: A national highway infrastructure is constructed and maintained by the government.
Proposed: All highway projects are undertaken by contracted firms.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state owns and maintains all housing.
Current: The state contracts with private companies to provide public housing.
Proposed: All housing is private but rent is subsidised for low-income households.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |||
yes |
Total Seats: 352 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 398 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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