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Bill: Working Man's Economy
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic People's Movement
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 4190
Description[?]:
| The wealthy elite are completely over-represented at the governmental level. Unlike the other parties in Congress, we want to put the working man at the centre of society. This legislation helps us to achieve that! Kathleen Wiley Majority Speaker of the House |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
Old value:: 30
Current: 70
Proposed: 65
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private, unregulated companies but subsidies are given to those on a low income.
Current: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Proposed: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on essential goods such as food and non-luxury clothing.
Old value:: 2
Current: 0
Proposed: 0
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Exchange rate regime
Old value:: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, but the government is permitted to intervene when necessary.
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 kept within a defined band of fluctuation.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: There are no regulations on phone service.
Current: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Proposed: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The professional retirement age.
Old value:: 65
Current: 65
Proposed: 60
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 21:30:09, March 31, 2017 CET | From | Democratic People's Movement | To | Debating the Working Man's Economy |
| Message | We welcome discussion of this legislation. Kathleen Wiley Majority Speaker of the House |
| Date | 21:37:05, March 31, 2017 CET | From | United Democratic Party - Syndicalists | To | Debating the Working Man's Economy |
| Message | We agree with all but 8 and 6 |
| Date | 21:39:06, March 31, 2017 CET | From | Democratic People's Movement | To | Debating the Working Man's Economy |
| Message | Can we confirm that this means 'government policy towards labor unions' and ' the government's policy regarding foreign investments'? If so, we would be willing to compromise on these proposals. Kathleen Wiley Majority Speaker of the House |
| Date | 00:33:39, April 01, 2017 CET | From | Baltusian International Democratic Party | To | Debating the Working Man's Economy |
| Message | Again we diametrically oppose increased state interference in business and trade. Xi Xiang Republican Leader |
| Date | 08:16:11, April 02, 2017 CET | From | Foundation Party | To | Debating the Working Man's Economy |
| Message | I have problem only with article 1. I will vote yes. I hope corporation tax will be returned to 30% by a separate legislation |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 305 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 395 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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