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Bill: Reformation
Details
Submitted by[?]: Greyist Democrats
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: December 4145
Description[?]:
Diverse, listed below: |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of advertising of substances classified as addictive and harmful (if general advertising by companies is permitted and sale of the addictive/harmful products is allowed).
Old value:: Policy on advertising is determined by local governments.
Current: Advertising is legal and unregulated.
Proposed: Advertising is restricted and has to carry strong warning messages.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards alcoholic beverages.
Old value:: Alcoholic beverage regulations are not imposed by the government.
Current: Alcoholic beverage regulations are not imposed by the government.
Proposed: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased only from licensed sales outlets, and can only be available to adults.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Current: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Proposed: The government subsidises a considerable discount for contraceptives.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change
Scope of food ingredient labeling (if present).
Old value:: Only the major ingredients need to be listed.
Current: Only the major ingredients need to be listed.
Proposed: All ingredients and corresponding nutritional information must be listed.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Food safety policy.
Old value:: Local governments determine food safety standards.
Current: Local governments determine food safety standards.
Proposed: The government introduces, and actively enforces, food standards provisions.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Current: Local governments decide about healthcare policies
Proposed: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Health and safety legislation for industry.
Old value:: Health and safety laws are to be determined by local governments.
Current: Health and safety laws are to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: The government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of industry.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Legality of in-vitro fertilisation.
Old value:: IVF is legal and unregulated.
Current: IVF is legal and unregulated.
Proposed: IVF is legal and regulated in terms of the applicant's condition and procedural circumstances.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Pharmaceutical drugs policy.
Old value:: The government does not subsidise the cost of pharmaceutical drugs at all.
Current: The government does not subsidise the cost of pharmaceutical drugs at all.
Proposed: The government subsidises the cost of pharmaceutical drugs for people on low incomes.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: Recreational drug use is forbidden.
Current: Recreational drug use is regulated by local governments.
Proposed: All naturally occurring drugs are legal.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner, and is legal in government-owned buildings.
Current: Smoking regulations are to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: Smoking is only allowed in private homes and clubs.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The funding of sports clubs.
Old value:: The government does not fund sports clubs; only private ones are allowed.
Current: Local governments decide the funding policy of sports clubs.
Proposed: The government funds some sports clubs side-by-side with private ones.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: The sale of tobacco products is regulated by local governments
Current: The sale of tobacco products is regulated by local governments
Proposed: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: All advertising is permitted.
Current: All advertising is permitted.
Proposed: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Collective bargaining
Old value:: No employees may engage in collective bargaining
Current: No employees may engage in collective bargaining
Proposed: Public and private sector employees have the right to collectively bargain
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards daily working hours.
Old value:: Local governments regulates the daily working hours.
Current: The government has no policy concerning daily working hours.
Proposed: Daily working hours are regulated by the government.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Proposed: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Article 18
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 allowed to float, and the government does not intervene at all.
Proposed: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, but the government is permitted to intervene when necessary.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards fireworks.
Old value:: Local governments determine fireworks laws.
Current: The sale of fireworks is unregulated, anyone may buy them.
Proposed: Professionals may run licensed fireworks shows, small fireworks are legal to the general public.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Current: Employers are free to fire workers who go on strike.
Proposed: Government approval is needed before strikers can be fired.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is illegal.
Current: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Proposed: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning industrial hemp.
Old value:: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Current: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Proposed: Only regulated agribusinesses may produce industrial hemp.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Current: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Proposed: Certain industries are owned by the state, all others are under private ownership.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards labor unions.
Old value:: Trade unions are illegal.
Current: Trade unions are illegal.
Proposed: Trade unions may exist and worker membership is voluntary.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: The government enforces a salary cap.
Current: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Proposed: Labour unions and organizations of employers negotiate a salary cap.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.
Old value:: There is no provision for a minimum wage.
Current: There is no provision for a minimum wage.
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 27
Proposal[?] to change Policy on monopolies (this general law is superceded by other laws relating to specific parts of the economy).
Old value:: There is no policy on monopolies, they are unregulated.
Current: There is no policy on monopolies, they are unregulated.
Proposed: Monopolies are forbidden, and are actively broken up.
Article 28
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: There are no regulations on phone service.
Current: There are no regulations on phone service.
Proposed: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Article 29
Proposal[?] to change The distribution, purchasing and possession of material depicting pornographic acts.
Old value:: All forms of pornography are legal for everyone.
Current: All forms of pornography are legal for everyone.
Proposed: All forms of pornography are legal, but only for adults.
Article 30
Proposal[?] to change Positive discrimination.
Old value:: The government does not regulate hiring policies.
Current: No form of positive discrimination is permitted.
Proposed: The government encourages positive discrimination and enforces it for government hiring.
Article 31
Proposal[?] to change Government law concerning the sales of recreational drugs.
Old value:: Sales of recreational drugs is completely unregulated.
Current: There is no policy concerning the sales of recreational drugs.
Proposed: Recreational drugs sales are handled by private foundations which are heavily regulated by the government.
Article 32
Proposal[?] to change Secondary strike action.
Old value:: Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions.
Current: Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions.
Proposed: Only closely related trade unions can walk out on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Article 33
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the stock exchange(s).
Old value:: Stock exchanges are allowed and are unregulated.
Current: Stock exchanges are allowed and are unregulated.
Proposed: Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.
Article 34
Proposal[?] to change The workers' right to strike.
Old value:: All strikes are illegal.
Current: All strikes are illegal.
Proposed: All workers have the right to strike but certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society have to ensure a minimal service.
Article 35
Proposal[?] to change Trade union strike ballots.
Old value:: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, a majority of all members, regardless of if they vote or not must approve the strike action.
Current: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, a majority of all members, regardless of if they vote or not must approve the strike action.
Proposed: Trade unions are not required by law to hold a ballot before striking.
Article 36
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: Democratic Workers' Councils are not permitted to run a business.
Current: Democratic Workers' Councils are not permitted to run a business.
Proposed: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Article 37
Proposal[?] to change The right to appeal against a judgement rendered by a court.
Old value:: Judgements may only be appealed against for grave procedural errors.
Current: Judgements may only be appealed against for grave procedural errors.
Proposed: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Article 38
Proposal[?] to change Voting rights of criminals.
Old value:: Criminals released from jail are allowed to vote after a certain period of time.
Current: The decision is left to the local governments.
Proposed: Criminals are always allowed to vote, regardless of whether they are in jail or not.
Article 39
Proposal[?] to change Curfew policy (curfew time to be determined in the bill description).
Old value:: No-one may use streets or public property beyond the curfew time.
Current: No-one may use streets or public property beyond the curfew time.
Proposed: The national government may impose curfews, but only if a state of emergency has been declared.
Article 40
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: Local governments may choose whether or not to administer the death penalty for capital crimes
Current: The death penalty is applied to most minor and all major criminal offences.
Proposed: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Article 41
Proposal[?] to change The terms of extradition.
Old value:: The law bars the government from extraditing anyone who is a citizen of the state.
Current: The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties.
Proposed: Extradition to nations with capital punishment or with cruel or inhumane treatment of suspects and convicts is not allowed.
Article 42
Proposal[?] to change
The government's stance on illegal aliens.
Old value:: The government actively searches houses for illegal aliens and puts them in integration centers when discovered.
Current: The government does not actively search for illegal aliens, but expels them from the country when discovered.
Proposed: The government does not actively search for illegal aliens, but expels them from the country when discovered.
Article 43
Proposal[?] to change The legality of dueling.
Old value:: This matter is left for the local governments to decide upon.
Current: This matter is left for the local governments to decide upon.
Proposed: Dueling is illegal.
Article 44
Proposal[?] to change Parliamentary privilege.
Old value:: Members of the legislature are exempted from any civil or criminal liability for their speech or actions, but this immunity can be overruled by a vote in the nation's legislative body.
Current: Members of the legislature are exempted from any civil or criminal liability for their speech or actions, but this immunity can be overruled by a vote in the nation's legislative body.
Proposed: Members of the legislature are not exempt from any civil or criminal liability for their speech or actions during their term of office.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 15:49:41, January 03, 2017 CET | From | Greyist Democrats | To | Debating the Reformation |
Message | Rule of law, health regulation & more personal freedom. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |
yes |
Total Seats: 400 | |
no | Total Seats: 0 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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