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Bill: Loyalistes 1.4: "Back-to-the-Land: 100,000 New Farms Initiative"
Details
Submitted by[?]: Union Hosienne-Démocrate (UHD)
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill proposes to change the allocation of funds in the budget. It requires more than half of the legislature to vote yes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: December 4241
Description[?]:
| The Loyaliste de l'Empire-Uni (PHC-ADCC-MO) propose to adjust the government's spending budget to better address the economic and social situation of the République Populaire de Kanjor. Part of the Loyaliste plans are to encourage a "back to the land" movement. The dangers of capitalism lie in not in the accumulation of wealth per se, but in the exploitation of men. Namely, the ownership of the means of production. While Metzists and Communists wish to destroy private ownership to end exploitation, we wish to expand it. People are likely to work harder and with greater commitment if they themselves possess the land on which they labour, which in turn will benefit them and their families as workers will be able to provide for themselves and their household. It is the very basic idea that when men have the opportunity to possess property and work on it, thus eliminating the alienation they may feel toward wage work. To encourage the selling to land, the purchasing of equipment for farming, achieving the education to become successful smallholders, the Loyalistes and the State will make available grants and compensation schemes to encourage small farms and agricultural growth. This will be funded by keeping the current agriculture funding as is although the current policy is one of local government implementing plans. Soon, workers who wish to see a change in their lives, who feel exploited and unappreciated, will be able to go back to the soil and contribute. They will see the very ground that they manipulate change and grow their livelihoods. They will see the animals they tend grow fat and provide through their own hard work and perseverance. No longer will they be exploited by greedy CEOs and transnational corporations. They will be truly free for ownership is democracy at its most basic. Farm Size Details: 1.The Ministry of Agriculture is to work in accordance with local authorities to evaluate the fertility (i.e. soil quality, forest, topography, freshwater quality/access, rainfall access to transportation, etc) of all current family-owned and operated farms 100+ hectares (247+ acres) and corporate farms of 50+ (123 acres). 2.Family-owned and operated farms that are deemed eligible to be broken to a maximum 100 hectares based on fertility estimate. Generous compensation to be established by national and state Agriculture Boards. 3.Corporate owned and operated farms that are deemed eligible to be broken to a maximum of 60 hectares based on fertility estimate. Fair compensation to be established by national and state Agriculture Boards. 4.The remaining land to be distributed to a new, eligible farmer at between 7-10 hectares (17-24 acres) based on fertility estimate. These new farms to be registered as "Fermes Virgin" (Virgin Farms). 5.Registered Virgin Farms to be eligible for tax holiday (for all national/state income or national/state property taxes) for no more than three fiscal calendar years from time of registration of the original owner. New Farmer Eligibility: 1.Register for "Virgin Farmer" status with national/state/local governments to receive land with initial, upfront payment of ₭100 per hectare by family. No more than four adults may be registered as owners per Virgin Farm. "Virgin Farmers" are only eligible to have ownership or partial ownership in a single "Virgin Farm" property. 2.Depending on fertility estimate, land to be distributed through a no-interest mortgage through local agriculture credit union paid upfront by the state (see compensation of original farmer/owner above); mortgage not to exceed total of ₭20,000. The receiving Virgin Farmer(s) 3.All register "Virgin Farmer" adults to complete no less than 10 hours worth of agriculture courses with positive marks before receiving lands. They must complete no less than 30 more hours of agriculture courses with positive marks by the end of their first calendar year and no less than 20 more must be completed with positive marks by the end of the second year. 4.The "Virgin Farmer" must own, occupy, and improve on their land allotment for no less than five calendar years of closing. They are unable to SELL land in part or in full to a third party for no less than five years; all sales will be eligible for purchase by local Agriculture Board, if the Board chooses not to purchase land, it may be sold in part or in full. Failure to adhere to these rules may incur forfeiture and/or fine. 5.The "Virgin Farmer" must own, occupy, and improve on their land allotment for no less than five calendar years of closing. They are unable to RENT land in part or in full to a third party for no less than two years; the local Agriculture Board must approve of any rentals during that time period. Failure to adhere to these rules may incur forfeiture and/or fine. 6. Subletting is allowed only with the approval of the local Agriculture Board. 7.Improvements by "Virgin Farmers" must be no less than ₭5,000 over five years. Failure to improve on land may incur forfeiture and/or fine. 8.Improvements must be agricultural in nature. 9.The "Virgin Farmer" is eligible for national/state/local house construction tax incentives at their prerogative. 10.All land and other property on it may be bequeathed or transferred to a family member(s) with approval of the Agricultural Board. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning farm size.
Old value:: Farm size regulations are determined by local governments.
Current: Farms that grow too large are broken up and the land redistributed.
Proposed: Farms that grow too large are broken up and the land redistributed.
Article 2
| Ministry | Current Budget | Old Budget | Propesed Budget |
| Head of Government | 3,000,000,000 KRP | 1,500,000 KRP | 1,500,000 KRP |
| Foreign Affairs | 7,000,000,000 KRP | 100,000,000 KRP | 100,000,000 KRP |
| Internal Affairs | 30,000,000,000 KRP | 73,000,000,000 KRP | 73,000,000,000 KRP |
| Finance | 9,000,000,000 KRP | 9,000,000,000 KRP | 7,300,000,000 KRP |
| Defence | 65,000,000,000 KRP | 95,000,000,000 KRP | 95,000,000,000 KRP |
| Justice | 8,000,000,000 KRP | 90,000,000,000 KRP | 90,000,000,000 KRP |
| Infrastructure and Transport | 59,000,000,000 KRP | 7,000,000,000 KRP | 7,000,000,000 KRP |
| Health and Social Services | 108,000,000,000 KRP | 38,000,000,000 KRP | 38,000,000,000 KRP |
| Education and Culture | 77,000,000,000 KRP | 33,000,000,000 KRP | 33,000,000,000 KRP |
| Science and Technology | 22,000,000,000 KRP | 221,000,000 KRP | 221,000,000 KRP |
| Food and Agriculture | 37,000,000,000 KRP | 87,000,000 KRP | 1,000,000,000 KRP |
| Environment and Tourism | 91,000,000,000 KRP | 90,000,000 KRP | 90,000,000 KRP |
| Trade and Industry | 98,000,000,000 KRP | 100,000,000 KRP | 100,000,000 KRP |
| Total | 614,000,000,000 KRP | 345,599,500,000 KRP | 344,812,500,000 KRP |
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 16:03:31, July 14, 2017 CET | From |  Union Hosienne-Démocrate (UHD) | To | Debating the Loyalistes 1.4: "Back-to-the-Land: 100,000 New Farms Initiative" |
| Message | M. Prime Ministre, The Loyalistes wish to point out that the national policy proposal regarding land size is only a temporary measure that will enable to the country to push forward on this Initiative. This policy will need to be reevaluated by the next session. Carmen Viviane Bombelles-Bouchard Loyalistes (PHC-ADCC-MO-PRN) |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 127 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 23 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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