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Bill: Overwatch Act, March 4243
Details
Submitted by[?]: Szlachta Walruzyjska
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: July 4247
Description[?]:
| In light of heightened anti-Valruzian sentiments displayed by the Folks Socialistiske Alliance, the true Valruzian government has initiated oversight measures into daily life in order more accurately monitor the networks and machinations of the pretender government. We must stand united against this invader, and quell his insurrection against Valruzian values. Arkady Juliszewski Leader of WN! |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards fireworks.
Old value:: Local governments determine fireworks laws.
Current: The sale of fireworks is unregulated, anyone may buy them.
Proposed: Only adults are allowed to purchase fireworks
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards police presence.
Old value:: Presence of the police is left to the local governments.
Current: The police patrol all property at all times.
Proposed: The police patrol public property at all times.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Current: Regulation is used to screen out only those with a previous history of child abuse.
Proposed: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to adultery.
Old value:: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Current: Adultery is illegal, but not prosecuted.
Proposed: Adultery is legal.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Current: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Proposed: There is no official state religion, but the government only allows recognized religions. 'Cults' are persecuted.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The state's intervention in the appointment of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Current: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Proposed: The state has the right to veto the appointment of any ministers of religion.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Public works initiatives
Old value:: The government contracts with private corporations to build public works.
Current: The government funds a program to build public works.
Proposed: The government funds a program to build public works.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Current: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Proposed: It is not permitted to wear religious clothing or religious symbols in public buildings.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Slander laws.
Old value:: The nation has no laws regarding slander.
Current: Individuals may sue over malicious falsehoods spoken about them.
Proposed: Individuals may sue over malicious falsehoods spoken about them.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: There is no explicit government policy on polygamy.
Current: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Proposed: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The legality of interracial sex.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning interracial sex.
Current: Interracial sex is legal.
Proposed: Interracial sex is legal.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Government recognition of interracial marriages (if marriages are recognised).
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning interracial marriage or civil unions.
Current: Mixed race marriages follow the same regulation as other marriages.
Proposed: Mixed race marriages follow the same regulation as other marriages.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the ability to change the legal definition of one's gender
Old value:: The government takes no position on this.
Current: Individuals are not allowed to change their legal gender identity.
Proposed: Individuals are not allowed to change their legal gender identity.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Current: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Proposed: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning crossdressing.
Current: The government has no policy concerning crossdressing.
Proposed: Crossdressing is allowed.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Current: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Proposed: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Policy on monopolies (this general law is superceded by other laws relating to specific parts of the economy).
Old value:: There is no policy on monopolies, they are unregulated.
Current: Monopolies are forbidden, and are actively broken up.
Proposed: Monopolies are forbidden, and are actively broken up.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The terms of extradition.
Old value:: The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties.
Current: Extradition to nations with capital punishment or with cruel or inhumane treatment of suspects and convicts is not allowed.
Proposed: The law bars the government from extraditing anyone who is a citizen of the state.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 15:20:24, July 25, 2017 CET | From |  Walruzyjska Partia Narodowa | To | Debating the Overwatch Act, March 4243 |
| Message | This bill presents the virtues of conservative spirit. We'll support this centralisation of power in our country. Our party will vote "aye". |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 465 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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