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Bill: Truth Act of 4173
Details
Submitted by[?]: Nūī Sojiarisutisuku Pātē (NSP)
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 4173
Description[?]:
| It has been long that religions have controlled the state, the people, the media, and other institutions. While there are clear reasons for these beliefs, specifically fear of one's untimely demise, there is no reason to allow irrationality to spread in our society. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards evangelism and religious advertising.
Old value:: Religions are permitted to freely promote and advertise themselves.
Current: Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner.
Proposed: Religious organizations are not permitted to actively promote themselves or advertise, however evangelism is permitted by individuals.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: No religions are taxed.
Current: Religious taxation policy is left to the local governments.
Proposed: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Remuneration of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The salaries and pensions of ministers of religion shall be borne by the state and regulated by the law.
Current: The state does not intervene in the remuneration of ministers of religion.
Proposed: The remuneration of ministers of religion shall be left up to the local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are encouraged.
Current: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 11:58:42, February 28, 2017 CET | From |  Hausu Serujaku-Rabuzubāgu | To | Debating the Truth Act of 4173 |
| Message | It is clear that this party is promoting values antithetical to the values and freedoms provided to us by His Imperial Majesty. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 147 | ||
| no |
Total Seats: 496 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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