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Bill: The Democratic Liberal Manifesto - Part Three, The Exchequer
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Liberals
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: September 4058
Description[?]:
| Our plans, if elected. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Exchange rate regime
Old value:: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, and the government does not intervene at all.
Current: The exchange rate of the national currency is kept within a defined band of fluctuation.
Proposed: The exchange rate of the national currency is kept within a defined band of fluctuation.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Government approval is needed before strikers can be fired.
Current: Employers are free to fire workers who go on strike.
Proposed: Employers cannot fire workers who have gone on strike.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Proposed: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: Labour unions and organizations of employers negotiate a salary cap.
Current: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Proposed: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.
Old value:: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
Current: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a single full time worker on it can adequately subsist.
Proposed: There shall be a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage," well above the poverty line for a full time worker.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: There are no regulations on phone service.
Current: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Proposed: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families but does not regulate the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The distribution, purchasing and possession of material depicting pornographic acts.
Old value:: All forms of pornography are illegal.
Current: Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for adults.
Proposed: Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for adults.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to the production of pornography.
Old value:: Pornography may not be produced in the nation.
Current: The production of pornography is treated as any other business.
Proposed: The production of pornography is legal, but regulated.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Positive discrimination.
Old value:: The government does not regulate hiring policies.
Current: No form of positive discrimination is permitted.
Proposed: No form of positive discrimination is permitted.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution is illegal.
Current: Prostitution is illegal.
Proposed: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government law concerning the sales of recreational drugs.
Old value:: Sales of recreational drugs within the nation are prohibited by the law.
Current: Sales of recreational drugs within the nation are prohibited by the law.
Proposed: Recreational drugs sales are handled by private foundations which are heavily regulated by the government.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 18:21:22, July 07, 2016 CET | From | Darnussian Freedom Party | To | Debating the The Democratic Liberal Manifesto - Part Three, The Exchequer |
| Message | We agree with all articles but 6 and 7. |
| Date | 13:30:24, July 09, 2016 CET | From | Greyistische Demokraten | To | Debating the The Democratic Liberal Manifesto - Part Three, The Exchequer |
| Message | We would vote in favour, even though we don't completely agree. |
| Date | 10:07:53, July 10, 2016 CET | From | Greyistische Demokraten | To | Debating the The Democratic Liberal Manifesto - Part Three, The Exchequer |
| Message | Could you remove A3? |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 0 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 200 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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