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Bill: National Popular Front Majority
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Popular Front
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill proposes the withdrawal from a treaty. It will require half of the legislature to vote in favor[?]. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: November 4112
Description[?]:
| Now that we have 53% percent of the vote we shall put foward our reforms |
Proposals
Article 1
Withdraw from the Walburg Conference.
Article 2
Withdraw from the The Law of the Sea.
Article 3
Withdraw from the Declaration of Human Rights.
Article 4
Withdraw from the International Rugby Union Association.
Article 5
Withdraw from the Formula One Racing - International World Championship Circuit.
Article 6
Withdraw from the Dorvish Embassy Diplomatic Relations Treaty.
Article 7
Withdraw from the Union of Seleyan Football Associations (USFA).
Article 8
Withdraw from the Terran Football Federation (World Championship).
Article 9
Withdraw from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Article 10
Withdraw from the South Seleyan Defensive Agreement.
Article 11
Withdraw from the Media Freedoms Act.
Article 12
Withdraw from the South Ocean Treaty Organisation ( SOTO ).
Article 13
Withdraw from the FIFA World Cup.
Article 14
Withdraw from the International Center for Disease Control.
Article 15
Withdraw from the Seleyan Union (SU).
Article 16
Withdraw from the Entente Canrillaise.
Article 17
Withdraw from the Dundorfian Diplomatic Relations Treaty.
Article 18
Withdraw from the World Financial Trade Center (WTFC).
Article 19
Withdraw from the CSCO International Affairs Diplomatic Protocol.
Article 20
Withdraw from the South Seleyan Defensive Agreement National Military Policy Requirement 1.
Article 21
Withdraw from the The Alduria-Mordusia Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Engagement.
Article 22
Withdraw from the International Treaty for Free Speech and Assembly.
Article 23
Withdraw from the Worldwide Treaty of Friendship with Aloria.
Article 24
Withdraw from the Convention on Individual Privacy Rights.
Article 25
Withdraw from the International Rejection of Slavery Agreement.
Article 26
Withdraw from the The Aldegar Trade Treaty.
Article 27
Withdraw from the Terran Democratic Treaty-Human Rights Convention (TEDCO-HRC).
Article 28
Withdraw from the 4086 FIFA World Cup-Badara.
Article 29
Withdraw from the International Unity Party Union Treaty.
Article 30
Withdraw from the The Terran FIFA World Cup (TWC).
Article 31
Withdraw from the Child Labour Treaty.
Article 32
Withdraw from the World Fair.
Article 33
Withdraw from the Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons.
Article 34
Withdraw from the Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons.
Article 35
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption; in case adoption is legal.
Old value:: Everyone may adopt children.
Current: Everyone may adopt children.
Proposed: Only heterosexual couples may adopt children.
Article 36
Proposal[?] to change The way adulthood is determined.
Old value:: Adulthood is determined by age.
Current: Adulthood is determined by age.
Proposed: Adulthood is determined by religion.
Article 37
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on airports.
Old value:: The government has some involvement in the ownership and operation of airports, but leaves a role for the private sector too.
Current: The government leaves airports entirely to the private sector.
Proposed: The government leaves airports entirely to the private sector.
Article 38
Proposal[?] to change Racial segregation of public amenities (eg. drinking fountains, public toilets)
Old value:: Segregation of any public amenity is banned.
Current: Segregation of any public amenity is banned.
Proposed: All public amenities are segregated.
Article 39
Proposal[?] to change The right to kill animals.
Old value:: Killing animals is illegal.
Current: Killing animals is legal but regulated.
Proposed: Killing animals is legal but regulated.
Article 40
Proposal[?] to change Art subsidies
Old value:: The government subsidises artistic institutions such as art schools and galleries, but does not subsidise individual artists.
Current: The government subsidises artistic institutions and some artists on a case by case basis.
Proposed: The government never subsidises or commissions art.
Article 41
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning biological and chemical weaponry.
Old value:: The nation shall never purchase, produce, or store biological or chemical weaponry, for military purposes. Research and development of the technology is permitted.
Current: The nation reserves the right to develop, construct and store biological and chemical weapons.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to develop, construct and store biological and chemical weapons.
Article 42
Proposal[?] to change State penalties for blasphemy
Old value:: Public blasphemy is considered a minor offense.
Current: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Proposed: Both private and public blasphemy are considered grave offenses, and are heavily prosecuted.
Article 43
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of chemical and biological weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weaponry in warfare.
Current: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 44
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Current: The state guarantees child benefit to both low-income families and large families.
Proposed: The state does not provide child benefit.
Article 45
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting citizenship.
Old value:: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Current: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Proposed: Citizenship is granted based on race/religion/gender.
Article 46
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards civilians who conscientiously object to being required to perform military service (if applicable).
Old value:: Conscientious objectors are exempted.
Current: Conscientious objectors are exempted.
Proposed: It is a criminal offence to refuse to perform military service.
Article 47
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: Crossdressing is allowed.
Current: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.
Proposed: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.
Article 48
Proposal[?] to change The nation's defence industry.
Old value:: The state owns national defence industries but these exist alongside privately owned defence industries.
Current: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Proposed: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Article 49
Proposal[?] to change The legality of divorces (if marriages are recognised).
Old value:: Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.
Current: Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.
Proposed: Only divorces that comply with religious doctrine are legal.
Article 50
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 power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Proposed: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Article 51
Proposal[?] to change Commercial fishing regulation.
Old value:: The government establishes fishing quotas.
Current: Local governments can establish fishing quotas
Proposed: There are no limits on the amount of fish that may be caught.
Article 52
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Current: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Proposed: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Article 53
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign embassies.
Old value:: Any other country may establish an embassy on national soil.
Current: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Proposed: The government does not allow foreign embassies.
Article 54
Proposal[?] to change Radio stations.
Old value:: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Current: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Proposed: All radio stations are private.
Article 55
Proposal[?] to change Television stations.
Old value:: The government subsidises a national TV station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised TV stations are allowed.
Current: The government subsidises a national TV station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised TV stations are allowed.
Proposed: All television media are private.
Article 56
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 57
Proposal[?] to change Military stance on homosexuality.
Old value:: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Current: Open homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military has a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Proposed: Open homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military has a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Article 58
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards the cloning of human beings.
Old value:: The cloning of human beings is illegal.
Current: Research in cloning technologies is not regulated.
Proposed: Research in cloning technologies is legal, but regulated.
Article 59
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Current: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Article 60
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning immigration.
Old value:: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.
Current: Quotas are based on individual applicant's qualifications.
Proposed: No foreigners are permitted to reside permanently in this nation.
Article 61
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Current: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Proposed: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Article 62
Proposal[?] to change Government recognition of interracial marriages (if marriages are recognised).
Old value:: Mixed race marriages follow the same regulation as other marriages.
Current: Mixed race marriages follow the same regulation as other marriages.
Proposed: Interracial marriages are not recognised by the government.
Article 63
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the funding of libraries.
Old value:: The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries.
Current: The national government contracts with private companies to maintain a system of libraries.
Proposed: Funding and operation of libraries is left entirely to local governments.
Article 64
Proposal[?] to change Government policy toward marriage.
Old value:: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.
Current: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.
Proposed: Only marriages that comply with religious doctrine are recognised.
Article 65
Proposal[?] to change Guarantee of minimum income.
Old value:: All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Current: All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government. However, the provision of this is not to exceed a certain period of time.
Proposed: All veterans shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Article 66
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning museum funding.
Old value:: The government gives monetary grants to organizations which have established or are looking to establish museums.
Current: The government gives monetary grants to organizations which have established or are looking to establish museums.
Proposed: The government does not fund or manage museums. This is left to the private sector.
Article 67
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on nuclear power.
Old value:: The decision is left up to local governments.
Current: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Proposed: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Article 68
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Current: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Proposed: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Article 69
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the pension system.
Old value:: The state operates a compulsory, public pension system.
Current: The state offers a voluntary public pension, combined with other voluntary private pensions.
Proposed: The state does not operate a pension system. Individuals must save up for retirement on their own.
Article 70
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.
Old value:: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Current: Local governments may choose to regulate pesticides certification programs.
Proposed: There is no government oversight or regulation of pesticides.
Article 71
Proposal[?] to change Racial and religious registration of nationals.
Old value:: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Current: All nationals are required to register their religion.
Proposed: All nationals are required to register their race and religion.
Article 72
Proposal[?] to change The national refugee policy.
Old value:: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.
Current: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.
Proposed: No refugees are allowed to enter the country.
Article 73
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Current: Public officials are not allowed to wear religious symbols while exercising their duties.
Proposed: People are required to dress according to religious codes
Article 74
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Any religion may set up a school, but they are strictly regulated.
Current: Religious schools are allowed, but are strictly regulated. Only recognised religions may set up religious schools.
Proposed: All schools are required to be religious in nature.
Article 75
Proposal[?] to change The professional retirement age.
Old value:: 55
Current: 68
Proposed: 67
Article 76
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning racial segregation in educational institutions.
Old value:: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Current: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Proposed: All educational institutions must be segregated.
Article 77
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on sexual relations.
Old value:: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Current: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Proposed: Heterosexual relationships only are legal for consenting adults.
Article 78
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards space exploration.
Old value:: The government shall operate a space agency that contracts with and oversees private space-exploration companies.
Current: The government shall issue permits to private space-exploration companies.
Proposed: Space exploration and use shall be totally unregulated.
Article 79
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Current: All housing is private but rent is subsidised for low-income households.
Proposed: All housing is privately-owned.
Article 80
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Current: Religion is allowed but the state promotes atheism.
Proposed: There is an official state religion, and membership is mandatory.
Article 81
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Current: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Proposed: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Article 82
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation imposes no border controls on visitors.
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 83
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: Private companies are responsible for disposing of their own waste. The government disposes of residential waste.
Current: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Proposed: Waste disposal is left entirely to the private sector and is unregulated.
Article 84
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on whaling.
Old value:: Whaling is illegal.
Current: Whaling is illegal.
Proposed: Commercial whaling is legal and not subject to restrictions.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 10:37:31, October 29, 2016 CET | From | Progressive Party | To | Debating the National Popular Front Majority |
| Message | We oppose EVERY article of this bill. To be quite frank, the Progressive Party leadership is literally vomiting. To withdraw from the cited treaties ATTACKS the sovereignty of every person. |
| Date | 10:48:14, October 29, 2016 CET | From | Left of Mordusia | To | Debating the National Popular Front Majority |
| Message | Are you freaking serious?????????? |
| Date | 12:29:27, October 29, 2016 CET | From | National Popular Front | To | Debating the National Popular Front Majority |
| Message | You should vomit with your poor results. Mordusians want change!! Not socialist faitytales |
| Date | 12:29:59, October 29, 2016 CET | From | National Popular Front | To | Debating the National Popular Front Majority |
| Message | Yes we are! |
| Date | 20:24:20, October 29, 2016 CET | From | Populist Reform Party | To | Debating the National Popular Front Majority |
| Message | We will only support this in order to protect the interests of the Mordusian people,as it has been quite clear for a while now they do NOT want Socialism. They want Libertarianism,Conservatism,and Safety. Not Communism,Liberal Domination,and Globalization. |
| Date | 20:26:25, October 29, 2016 CET | From | Populist Reform Party | To | Debating the National Popular Front Majority |
| Message | Also do note that we will try to reform some aspects of this proposal simply because we oppose some of them. With that said,we are still willing to support the bill in its entirety and reform later. |
| Date | 21:33:51, October 29, 2016 CET | From | Mordusia First! | To | Debating the National Popular Front Majority |
| Message | Now that the NPF are gone the government has to fix this mess up as this bill has already technically been approved as the NPF had over half the legislatur |
| Date | 14:13:45, October 30, 2016 CET | From | Social Democratic Party | To | Debating the National Popular Front Majority |
| Message | The SDP asks all other parties to reject this bill with the withdrawal of the NPF. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 460 | |||||||
| no |
Total Seats: 290 | |||||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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