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Bill: Preventive Measures Against Terrorism Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Auguri de Curia Inserenus
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: October 4289
Description[?]:
| Senators, After the disastrous events that took place in Dawnstar last week, the Government of the Pontesian Dynastic Commonwealth seeks to introduce the following Preventive Measures Against Terrorism Act I. The Government and all of its institutions as well as the Princely Residence and the August Senate of the Cedar Throne will move its operations to the considerably more secure Medrengaard City Complex, Caespasia. I. The government will divert an additional 7 bn. PON to increase border patrols and coast guard services. II. Deliverers of border patrol and coast guard services shall be given the right to stop, turn back and arrest persons trying to enter the country without the appropriate Passport and Visa requirements, as well as to confiscate or destroy any potentially harmful goods such person(s) process. III. As per the the treaties of the Union of Jelbic Peoples and the Auroran Association, Visa-free travel with Selucia, Barmenia, Vanuku and Jelbania still remains in effect. IV. For persons seeking to enter the country from any except the aforementioned countries, quotas will be set based on nationality and socio-economic status, that will be considerably less generous for those arriving from any of the more troubled parts of the world, South Majatra or the Far-East in particular. V. No one may apply for refugee status in the Pontesian Dynastic Commonwealth without any ethnic or religious ties to the traditional communities of our nation. VI. The Government reserves the right to veto the legal status of any radical religious leaders, missionaries or preachers, or institutions that threaten the security of the nation. VII. While people shall have religious freedom in their private homes, full-fledged Apostolic Churches or Ahmadi mosques, except under the leadership of the Nkaía (Felinist) madhab, shall not be constructed anywhere in the Pontesian Dynastic Commonwealth. AUGUSTA MAXIMA Grand Vizier-General (OOC: http://forum.particracy.net/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=30&start=430#p122718 ) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The nation's capital city.
Old value:: 5811
Current: Victoria
Proposed: 5988
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning immigration.
Old value:: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.
Current: No foreigners are permitted to reside permanently in this nation.
Proposed: There are quotas based on nationality to determine how many foreigners may reside permanently in this nation.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The national refugee policy.
Old value:: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.
Current: No refugees are allowed to enter the country.
Proposed: Only refugees that are victims of extreme circumstances are welcome; they are given integration-aid.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Current: The nation does not allow any visitors unless a specific permit is authorized by the Foreign Minister.
Proposed: The nation imposes strict border control on visitors, with intensive security checks, to maintain law and order.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Current: The government has no policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Proposed: The government determines which missionaries are permitted to visit on a person by person basis.
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 has the right to veto the appointment of any ministers of religion.
Proposed: The state has the right to veto the appointment of any ministers of religion.
Article 7
| Ministry | Current Budget | Old Budget | Propesed Budget |
| Head of Government | 12,000,000,000 PON | 4,400,000,000 PON | 4,400,000,000 PON |
| Foreign Affairs | 28,000,000,000 PON | 22,000,000,000 PON | 22,000,000,000 PON |
| Internal Affairs | 350,000,000,000 PON | 77,000,000,000 PON | 84,000,000,000 PON |
| Finance | 50,000,000,000 PON | 22,000,000,000 PON | 22,000,000,000 PON |
| Defence | 90,000,000,000 PON | 100,000,000,000 PON | 100,000,000,000 PON |
| Justice | 0 PON | 32,000,000,000 PON | 32,000,000,000 PON |
| Infrastructure and Transport | 100,000,000,000 PON | 37,000,000,000 PON | 37,000,000,000 PON |
| Health and Social Services | 0 PON | 220,000,000,000 PON | 220,000,000,000 PON |
| Education and Culture | 0 PON | 40,000,000,000 PON | 40,000,000,000 PON |
| Science and Technology | 80,000,000,000 PON | 15,000,000,000 PON | 15,000,000,000 PON |
| Food and Agriculture | 0 PON | 65,000,000,000 PON | 65,000,000,000 PON |
| Environment and Tourism | 0 PON | 75,000,000,000 PON | 75,000,000,000 PON |
| Trade and Industry | 60,000,000,000 PON | 35,000,000,000 PON | 35,000,000,000 PON |
| Total | 770,000,000,000 PON | 744,400,000,000 PON | 751,400,000,000 PON |
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 75 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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