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Bill: P.d.l. 02/4192 - Liberal Proposal from the Opposition
Details
Submitted by[?]: Alleanza Radicale - NCD
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: June 4193
Description[?]:
Giuseppe Al-Walid, Whip of PSLI: "we present this bill to propose an real alternative to the Government economic proposal which will grant more freedom and fair competition into our economy" |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Current: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Proposed: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Current: There are no restrictions on the use of animals for research.
Proposed: The use of animals in research is subject to basic regulations.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the export of weapons to other nations.
Old value:: The government allows arms to be sold only to close allies.
Current: The government allows all arms to be exported freely.
Proposed: The government allows conventional arms to be exported freely.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Policy on monopolies (this general law is superceded by other laws relating to specific parts of the economy).
Old value:: Monopolies are forbidden, and are actively broken up.
Current: There is no policy on monopolies, they are unregulated.
Proposed: There is no policy on monopolies, they are unregulated.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The research and development of pharmaceutical drugs.
Old value:: The government subsidizes research and development of prescription drugs and regulates their prices.
Current: The government neither subsidizes research and development of drugs nor regulates their prices.
Proposed: The government does not subsidize research and development of prescription drugs but regulates their prices.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Current: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Proposed: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on rent regulation
Old value:: Local governments decide on housing rent regulation.
Current: Local governments decide on housing rent regulation.
Proposed: The government obligates organizations representing landlords and tenants to negotiate rents.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: Housing policy is to be determined by local governments.
Current: All housing is privately-owned.
Proposed: The state contracts with private companies to provide public housing.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Current: There are no regulations on phone service.
Proposed: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families but does not regulate the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: There is a national maximum wage but local governments may enforce stricter salary caps.
Current: Labour unions and organizations of employers negotiate a salary cap.
Proposed: Labour unions and organizations of employers negotiate a salary cap.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Proposed: Energy is provided by private, unregulated companies but subsidies are given to those on a low income.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |||
yes |
Total Seats: 305 | |||
no | Total Seats: 50 | |||
abstain |
Total Seats: 280 |
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