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Bill: Media and Regulation Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Beiteynu Tax Party
Status[?]: defeated
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: September 4387
Description[?]:
Supported by Minister Tzvia Ginsberg, this legislation will ensure the media is adequately regulated and is accountable for its content. It also contains a provision relating to the advertising of harmful substances. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change International media content regulation.
Old value:: International media content is free from regulation
Current: International media content undergoes the same regulation as domestic media content.
Proposed: International media content undergoes the same regulation as domestic media content.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Privacy protection for those in the public eye.
Old value:: The media may only publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures with their explicit permission.
Current: There are no restrictions on the media for pursuing personal stories and photos relating to the lives of public figures.
Proposed: The media may publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures, but only if deemed in the interest of the public.
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 legal and unregulated.
Current: Advertising is restricted and has to carry strong warning messages.
Proposed: Advertising is restricted and has to carry strong warning messages.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | ||||
yes |
Total Seats: 26 | ||||
no | Total Seats: 54 | ||||
abstain |
Total Seats: 40 |
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