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Bill: Emergency Powers Enabling Act - Phase 2
Details
Submitted by[?]: Partito della Rivoluzione Istaliana
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 4042
Description[?]:
| We must all support these measures to strengthen the safety of our civilian compatriots. In order to minimize squabbling and maximize effectiveness, we must reform the institutions of government. We must face the harsh realities of the 41st century and act as necessary -- in the name of the parliament and people of Istalia. The Parliament of the Republic must be temporarily dismissed, and its duties and powers handed over to a stronger, more effective institution. OOC: While this bill is slightly more extensive than previously expressed, it will - as we all know - only be temporary. With the increase of the legislative term from 4 to 6 years, the next election will take place in 4046. This could be the result of Battisti repeatedly postponing elections after assuming the role of Capo Supremo and effectively becoming a dictator. This would trigger protests across Istalia. From 4044 (the date of the originally scheduled elections) onwards, the other parties could pull out of the government and join the protesters; you probably know that there is a "resign" button next to your ministers' names on your party page if you ever wish to use it for this purpose. Amid a surge in popular discontent and mass protests, the government begins cracking down violently on any and all opposition figures. Finally, I suggest Battisti is captured/killed by the opposition in 4045, similar to the 2011 murder of Gaddafi in Libya. New elections would be held in 4046, but with the PDS banned from participating -- though its members could run under the banner of a new party, similar to the 'Party of Democratic Socialism' replacing the authoritarian 'Socialist Unity Party' in East Germany after reunification. This would conclude the whole event, with Battisti either dead or in prison. His fate would be up to the parties that participated in the uprising, while all of the authoritarian changes in this and former bills would be reversed. Keep in mind that this electoral system (with just 90 MPs etc.) would only apply to the 4046 election, even though the regime itself will be gone at that point. Electoral reform should subsequently take place, with 4050 being the first normal election after all of this is over, due to the re-reduction of terms to 4 years. Is it ok if I roleplay an election around 4043-4045 on the Wiki, in which only PDS is allowed to compete? This could be the main trigger for the aforementioned mass protests, perhaps in stead of just postponing of elections, which is the other main suggestion. I really, really feel like I'm excluding both of you from RP decisions, but like I emphasized before, just say if there's anything you want to do. It's just so difficult to take into account since the whole event is about one-man rule, after all.. :) I hope you'll back this bill. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Legality of multiple citizenship.
Old value:: Multiple citizenship is allowed, but must be registered.
Current: Government permission is required for multiple citizenship.
Proposed: Multiple citizenship is not allowed, the country's citizenship is exclusive.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Structure of the executive branch.
Old value:: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Current: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Proposed: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: Presidente della Repubblica
Current: Presidente d'Istalia (President of Istaly)
Proposed: Capo Supremo del Consiglio di Sicurezza Nazionale
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: Parlamento
Current:
| Camera dei Deputati (Chamber of Deputies) |
Proposed: Consiglio di Sicurezza Nazionale
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: The municipal councils exercise mayoral powers.
Current: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Proposed: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on the separation of the police and the military.
Old value:: A civilian police force is in place, backed up by the military.
Current: A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies.
Proposed: The military acts as a de-facto police force, with powers of arrest.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government's policy towards the powers of the police.
Old value:: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Current: The police may arrest crime suspects.
Proposed: The police may arrest citizens for any reason.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The use of torture for obtaining information.
Old value:: Torture is never allowed.
Current: Torture is never allowed.
Proposed: It is at the discretion of the police officer to torture suspects for information.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 48
Current: 48
Proposed: 72
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 630
Current: 450
Proposed: 90
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:56:14, June 10, 2016 CET | From | Alleanza Radicale - NCD | To | Debating the Emergency Powers Enabling Act - Phase 2 |
| Message | The ISP, conscious of the threat that hangs over the nation, agrees to form a national security council to guide the current state of emergency. Prime Minister Alessandro Senna, despite the concern about these measures and a reluctance to entrust so many powers to the President Battisti, convinced by many party members and listening to the population that sees in the President a strong figure, suited to handle this emergency, faithful to the duties of the role that he has held for so long time, accepts the presidential proposals. But first we would like to listen the AdCD express their thoughts about it. |
| Date | 00:51:37, June 11, 2016 CET | From | Partito della Rivoluzione Istaliana | To | Debating the Emergency Powers Enabling Act - Phase 2 |
| Message | OOC: Just remember the deadline is in September 4042, and AdCD hasn't been active in a day or two, so a response might not come before the bill fails. But of course, he should get to come with input. |
| Date | 05:46:26, June 11, 2016 CET | From | Alleanza di Centro Democratico | To | Debating the Emergency Powers Enabling Act - Phase 2 |
| Message | While we agree with the ISP and hold significant reservations concerning certain individual articles, we recognize that times such as these demand a strong response, and the people of Istalia have placed their trust in the President by electing him. We reluctantly support this legislation, and would encourage the rest of the chamber to as well. |
| Date | 05:56:35, June 11, 2016 CET | From | Alleanza di Centro Democratico | To | Debating the Emergency Powers Enabling Act - Phase 2 |
| Message | OOC: I don't feel excluded at all. I actually quite like where this is headed, and I'm sorry I haven't been online these past few days. You definitely have my permission to roleplay a one-party election if you see fit; to me, it seems a more insidious act than merely postponing it. In any case, I'll try to keep up with the next few stages as they unfold. |
| Date | 12:17:07, June 11, 2016 CET | From | Partito della Rivoluzione Istaliana | To | Debating the Emergency Powers Enabling Act - Phase 2 |
| Message | OOC: Alright, that's good to hear. And don't stress about activity, it's just important that you get to voice your opinion as well. And I'll go on with the Wiki articles and add them to the timeline. :) |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 630 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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