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Bill: Local Health Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberty and Republic
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: March 4274
Description[?]:
A bill to empower local governments and strenghten the health of communities. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy of the government concerning the funding of abortions
Old value:: The government only funds abortions for medical emergencies.
Current: The government only funds abortions for medical emergencies.
Proposed: The government does not provide funding for abortions.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards alcoholic beverages.
Old value:: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults.
Current: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased only from licensed sales outlets, and can only be available to adults.
Proposed: Alcoholic beverages are regulated by local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of advertising of substances classified as addictive and harmful (if general advertising by companies is permitted and sale of the addictive/harmful products is allowed).
Old value:: Advertising is restricted and has to carry strong warning messages.
Current: Advertising is restricted.
Proposed: Policy on advertising is determined by local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Current: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Proposed: The government subsidises a considerable discount for contraceptives.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Food safety policy.
Old value:: The government introduces, and actively enforces, food standards provisions.
Current: The government recommends food safety standards, but they are not enforced upon businesses.
Proposed: Local governments determine food safety standards.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Licensing of food sales.
Old value:: Anyone may sell food, but shelf lives of foods are enforced.
Current: The licensing of food sale is left for local governments to decide.
Proposed: The licensing of food sale is left for local governments to decide.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning organ donations.
Old value:: The government enforces no regulation whatsoever.
Current: Organ donations are legal with personal consent.
Proposed: Organ donations are legal with personal consent.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: The use of cannabis is legal.
Current: Recreational drug use is regulated by local governments.
Proposed: Recreational drug use is regulated by local governments.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is legal outdoors and in private homes and clubs, but illegal indoors in all places of employment.
Current: Smoking is legal outdoors and in private homes and clubs, but illegal indoors in all places of employment.
Proposed: Smoking regulations are to be determined by local governments.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Current: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Proposed: The sale of tobacco products is regulated by local governments
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 00:22:40, September 17, 2017 CET | From | Liberal Party | To | Debating the Local Health Bill |
Message | We disagree with Article 8, as pharmaceutical drugs are important to health, and many low-income housings can't afford them. |
Date | 00:28:49, September 17, 2017 CET | From | Mordusia First! | To | Debating the Local Health Bill |
Message | We will not support this bill. |
Date | 06:20:12, September 17, 2017 CET | From | Liberty and Republic | To | Debating the Local Health Bill |
Message | Liberty and Republic will remove article 8 in order to reach the largest consensus possible with the Liberal Party. |
Date | 09:39:48, September 17, 2017 CET | From | Communist Party | To | Debating the Local Health Bill |
Message | Ramming through legislation I see. L&R should calm down and think ab out the impact this will have on their future. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes |
Total Seats: 405 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 214 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 131 |
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