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Bill: Local government Power act
Details
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: January 4187
Description[?]:
To take away the power from this scandalous central government |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power).
Old value:: The government does not take any position with regards to renewable energy.
Current: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Proposed: The decision on renewable energy sources is left up to local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on nuclear power.
Old value:: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Current: The government requires most energy to be generated by nuclear power.
Proposed: The decision is left up to local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning racial segregation in educational institutions.
Old value:: All educational institutions must be segregated.
Current: Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.
Proposed: Segregation policy is set by local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on population control.
Old value:: The government does not engage in population control.
Current: The government actively promotes population growth.
Proposed: Population control is left to local governments.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on tree plantation.
Old value:: The government requires tree plantation at replacement level for all logging or clearance operations.
Current: The government requires tree plantation at higher than replacement levels for all logging or clearance operations.
Proposed: Local governments may set plantation policy.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | |||
yes |
Total Seats: 178 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 515 | |||
abstain |
Total Seats: 6 |
Random fact: Any RP law granting extraordinary "emergency powers" or dictator-like powers to a government must be passed by at least a 2/3rds majority, but (like all RP laws) may always be overturned by a simple majority vote of the legislature. |
Random quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead |