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Bill: National Space Agency
Details
Submitted by[?]: Baltusian Democratic Green Party (BDGP)
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: January 4149
Description[?]:
| Only with funding and experience provided by the central government will the space industry of this country truly be able to prosper and thrive, helping to put Baltusia on the world stage in the technological front. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards space exploration.
Old value:: The government shall issue permits to private space-exploration companies.
Current: The government shall issue permits to private space-exploration companies.
Proposed: The government shall fully fund a state-owned space agency which controls all national space-related activity.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 18:06:19, January 09, 2017 CET | From | Patriotic Party of Baltusia | To | Debating the National Space Agency |
| Message | I am all for the scientific benefits of space exploration, but how much do you estimate this will cost the government, Mr Herbert? Cynthia Selby Minority Speaker of the House |
| Date | 18:25:08, January 09, 2017 CET | From | Baltusian Democratic Green Party (BDGP) | To | Debating the National Space Agency |
| Message | It's Mrs Alex Taylor now, actually and through BDGP investigating, we have estimated that a 'Baltusian Space Agency' would require at the bare minimum 300,000,000 BLD in order to begin research and kick-start the whole program. And I am sure, that with continued adequate funding, Baltusia will be set to one day become one of the leading nations in technology and space - BDGP Chairwoman Alex Taylor |
| Date | 18:41:37, January 09, 2017 CET | From | Patriotic Party of Baltusia | To | Debating the National Space Agency |
| Message | Sorry, Mrs Taylor I must need spectacles! 300,000,000 dollars? Ok, I could buy that but if you allowed private companies to form partnerships you could probably attract the same amount again and really kick start the project. Would you consider a slightly amended policy or is there a reason for fully state owned? Cynthia Selby. |
| Date | 19:25:45, January 10, 2017 CET | From | Baltusian Democratic Green Party (BDGP) | To | Debating the National Space Agency |
| Message | My party believes that a state owned space agency is the best way to ensure the right funding is provided for the programme. And to add to that, only the Government would be able to fully know what the interests of Baltusia are, and they'd be able to change the priorities to suit the needs of the country in a government run system. Plus, if we want this space agency to represent Baltusia on the world stage, we need those in control looking out for our country's interests. Giving private companies influence over decision making in this area would be detrimental to that ultimate goal, as I fear they would be more concerned about individual profit than national advancement - BDGP Chairwoman Alex Taylor |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 342 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 168 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 123 |
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