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Bill: Restoration of Proper Government Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: D'alyaa Aemoataa
Status[?]: defeated
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: August 4388
Description[?]:
| An Act to restrict the operation of government. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Public financing of political campaigns
Old value:: Campaigns are never publicly financed.
Current: The government decides which candidates can receive public funds on a case-by-case basis.
Proposed: All candidates receive public funds but are not allowed to accept donations.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The legality of divorces (if marriages are recognised).
Old value:: The government has no policy on the legality of divorces.
Current: Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.
Proposed: Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Structure of the executive branch.
Old value:: The Head of State is hereditary and symbolic; the Head of Government chairs the cabinet.
Current: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Proposed: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Jezwazír (Grand Vizier)
Current: Serokwezîr (Grand Vizier)
Proposed: Quilma (Prime Minister)
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: His Sublime Majesty Heijinoju, Sultan of Barmenistan, Sovereign of House Hyéon-Mede, True and Blissful Caliph of the Nkaìa Madhab (Felinist School), Conquering Lion, Protector and Defender of the Rights of all Barmenians
Current: Shophet
Proposed: Rklemjikai / Rīš Umta / Raʾīs (President)
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The confidentiality of letters and correspondence.
Old value:: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate the confidentiality of letters with grounded cause.
Current: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate it in extreme situations.
Proposed: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: The municipal councils exercise mayoral powers.
Current: Mayors are elected by their municipal councils.
Proposed: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Titles of nobility.
Old value:: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Current: No titles of nobility are granted or recognised, their use is forbidden.
Proposed: No titles of nobility are granted or recognised, their use is forbidden.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Government's position on paramilitaries.
Old value:: Paramilitaries are allowed with full privileges, with the right to intervene when necessary.
Current: Paramilitaries are allowed with full privileges, with the right to intervene when necessary.
Proposed: Paramilitaries are illegal and the recognized government may intervene freely to stop any possible activity.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Proposed: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 49 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain |
Total Seats: 26 |
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