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Bill: Removal of Ecology Subsidies Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Patriotic Party of Baltusia
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: November 4210
Description[?]:
| Members of Congress, We wish to remove the so-called green tax incentives and subsidies which prop up failing businesses and which cost this country. This money could be better allocated in our economy and could help us introduce a reduction in corporation tax for our successful businesses. Cornelius Gosport Trade and Industry Secretary |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Current: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Proposed: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government subsidises the operations of low-income farming families.
Current: The government subsidises the operations of low-income farming families.
Proposed: The government allows local governments to craft agricultural subsidy policy.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power).
Old value:: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Current: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Proposed: The government does not take any position with regards to renewable energy.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 12:54:04, May 13, 2017 CET | From | United Democratic Party - Syndicalists | To | Debating the Removal of Ecology Subsidies Bill |
| Message | Oh great destroying Baltusia so your big business friends have lower taxes |
| Date | 18:06:30, May 13, 2017 CET | From | Patriotic Party of Baltusia | To | Debating the Removal of Ecology Subsidies Bill |
| Message | Too right this bill supports successful businesses. Hard workers are the bedrock of our society - unlike the spongers, slackers, feckless and faithless that you and your party encourage and promote. Alexandra Flanders Majority Speaker of the House |
| Date | 22:44:45, May 13, 2017 CET | From | Baltusian International Democratic Party | To | Debating the Removal of Ecology Subsidies Bill |
| Message | That's only 5% though Mr Flanders, I wouldn't be too concerned. President Ruby DeGraz *Eruption of laughter from Centrist Benches* |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 309 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 312 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 79 |
| Random fact: Before creating a party organisation, check to see whether there are any existing organisations which cover the same agenda. |
| Random quote: "The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated" - Mahatma Gandhi |