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Bill: the FPH Reform act
Details
Submitted by[?]: the Union of Hobrazian Fascists
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: June 4187
Description[?]:
| these are some of the changes we have agreed on. others will be coming shortly |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is only allowed in private homes and clubs.
Current: Smoking regulations are to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: Smoking is prohibited.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Current: Only adults may purchase tobacco.
Proposed: The sale of tobacco products is prohibited.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Food and beverage labeling regulations.
Old value:: There are no laws concerning food and beverage labeling.
Current: Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.
Proposed: Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The official title of subnational entities, also known as regions.
Old value:: Department
Current: Departamenti (Department)
Proposed: Region
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The banking system.
Old value:: All banks are privately owned.
Current: All banks are privately owned.
Proposed: The government operates and owns all banks.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
Old value:: 3
Current: 12
Proposed: 19
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: There are no regulations on phone service.
Current: The state regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Proposed: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government's position on paramilitaries.
Old value:: Paramilitaries are illegal and the recognized government may intervene freely to stop any possible activity.
Current: Paramilitaries are allowed but are heavily regulated by the government.
Proposed: Paramilitaries are allowed as part of each political party.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Education for children under adult age.
Old value:: Education is compulsory, but home schooling is permitted.
Current: Education is compulsory, but home schooling is permitted.
Proposed: Education is compulsory and has to happen at school.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Radio stations.
Old value:: All radio stations are private.
Current: All radio stations are owned by independent non-profit-making cooperatives which are subsidised by the government.
Proposed: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: No religions are taxed.
Current: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Proposed: All religious income, despite the use, is taxed.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 15:23:05, March 27, 2017 CET | From |  Progressive Partia of Hobrazia | To | Debating the the FPH Reform act |
| Message | We will support this bill, however we have reservations about articles 9, 10, and 11. |
| Date | 18:19:08, March 27, 2017 CET | From | Progressive Partia of Hobrazia | To | Debating the the FPH Reform act |
| Message | Sorry it is articles 1,2, and 11 that we are not 100% on board with. Nevertheless we will support this bill. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 74 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 56 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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