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Bill: Economic Stimulus Package of 2185
Details
Submitted by[?]: Shuggoth Progressive Party
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 2186
Description[?]:
| A multi-pronged effort to stimulate our economy and reduce government expenditure. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Current: All advertising is permitted.
Proposed: All advertising is permitted.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: The state guarantees child benefit to families classified as low-income or poor.
Current: Child benefit policies are left to local governments.
Proposed: Child benefit policies are left to local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state contracts with private companies to provide public housing.
Current: Housing policy is to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: Housing policy is to be determined by local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: Only adults may purchase tobacco.
Current: The sale of tobacco products is regulated by local governments
Proposed: There are no regulations on the sale of tobacco.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||||||
| yes | Total Seats: 204 | ||||||
| no |
Total Seats: 347 | ||||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 94 |
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