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Bill: Privatization act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Republican Party
Status[?]: passed
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: September 4019
Description[?]:
| Privatize the economy |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the organization of police/law enforcement
Old value:: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Current: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Proposed: The government competitively subcontracts security management to private security firms.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government law concerning the sales of recreational drugs.
Old value:: The matter of sales of recreational drugs is handled by local governments.
Current: Sales of recreational drugs within the nation are prohibited by the law.
Proposed: Sales of recreational drugs within the nation are prohibited by the law.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy in respect to highways.
Old value:: There is a national highway system constructed and maintained by the national government, and local systems by local governments.
Current: All highway projects are undertaken by contracted firms.
Proposed: All highway projects are undertaken by contracted firms.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The distribution, purchasing and possession of material depicting pornographic acts.
Old value:: Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for everyone.
Current: All forms of pornography are illegal.
Proposed: All forms of pornography are illegal.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Current: Prostitution is illegal.
Proposed: Prostitution is illegal.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Current: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Proposed: Contraceptives are banned for religious reasons.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 370 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 325 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 55 |
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