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Bill: Freedom Act of 4315
Details
Submitted by[?]: Jiyū Party of Sekouo (自由党)
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: February 4317
Description[?]:
More freedom to the people and further decentralization |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The right to appeal against a judgement rendered by a court.
Old value:: Judgements may only be appealed against for grave procedural errors.
Current: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Proposed: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Public financing of political campaigns
Old value:: All candidates receive public funds but are not allowed to accept donations.
Current: All candidates receive public funds but are not allowed to accept donations.
Proposed: Campaigns are never publicly financed.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The salaries of members of parliament and/or government.
Old value:: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively large salary.
Current: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively small salary.
Proposed: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively small salary.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Racial and religious registration of nationals.
Old value:: All nationals are required to register their race and religion.
Current: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Proposed: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages.
Current: Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages.
Proposed: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.
Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Proposed: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.
Old value:: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Current: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Proposed: Local governments may regulate laws on public acts of affection and obscenity.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)
Old value:: The nation allows for imports, but imposes tariffs and quotas in certain areas.
Current: The nation allows for imports, but imposes protectionist tariffs and quotas on all imports.
Proposed: The nation does not impose any tariffs or quotas on imports.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Current: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
Proposed: The government may not seize private property.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Homeless shelters and reintegration projects
Old value:: The government runs all homeless shelters and reintegration projects
Current: There are government-run shelters, but these coexist with privately run shelters.
Proposed: Local governments decide on homeless shelters and reintegration projects.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Current: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Proposed: Child benefit policies are left to local governments.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
Old value:: 20
Current: 17
Proposed: 0
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on essential goods such as food and non-luxury clothing.
Old value:: 1
Current: 6
Proposed: 0
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 20
Current: 19
Proposed: 3
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | |||
yes | Total Seats: 332 | |||
no | Total Seats: 196 | |||
abstain |
Total Seats: 222 |
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