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Bill: Greater Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Zentristische Partei von Albrunn
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: October 4016
Description[?]:
| It is apparent many reforms are needed. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The maximum proposal quota a party can accumulate.
Old value:: 18
Current: 40
Proposed: 25
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The method used to determine the number of seats each region receives in the national legislature.
Old value:: Equal representation, regardless of region population.
Current: A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions.
Proposed: A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Legality of multiple citizenship.
Old value:: Multiple citizenship is allowed without further regulations.
Current: Multiple citizenship is allowed, but must be registered.
Proposed: Multiple citizenship is allowed, but must be registered.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 500
Current: 630
Proposed: 600
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
Old value:: 50
Current: 30
Proposed: 45
Article 6
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 must approve all arms sales on a case by case basis.
Proposed: The government must approve all arms sales on a case by case basis.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 30
Current: 20
Proposed: 25
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Current: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Proposed: The sale of tobacco products is prohibited.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Current: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Proposed: The death penalty is not applied, except for terrorism, treason and crimes against mankind.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: Education is entirely public and free; private schools are banned.
Current: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Proposed: There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 02:58:21, April 19, 2016 CET | From | Demokratischen Sozialismus Partei | To | Debating the Greater Reform Act |
| Message | 6 and 8 no. The last one, I have proposed before and you guys voted no. |
| Date | 18:41:25, April 19, 2016 CET | From | Partei für Fortschritt u. Gerechtigkeit | To | Debating the Greater Reform Act |
| Message | OOC: Article 2 does not contain any change. Is this a mistake or by design? |
| Date | 21:28:28, April 19, 2016 CET | From | Zentristische Partei von Albrunn | To | Debating the Greater Reform Act |
| Message | OOC: that was a mistake |
| Date | 21:28:53, April 19, 2016 CET | From | Zentristische Partei von Albrunn | To | Debating the Greater Reform Act |
| Message | PFG your thoughts? |
| Date | 08:22:52, April 20, 2016 CET | From | Sozialistische Einheitspartei Dundorfs | To | Debating the Greater Reform Act |
| Message | We can agree on art 1, 2,5,6 and 7. |
| Date | 02:18:22, April 21, 2016 CET | From | Zentristische Partei von Albrunn | To | Debating the Greater Reform Act |
| Message | I will present A new bill with just those. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 84 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 335 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 81 |
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