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Bill: Talmorian Infrastructure Enhancement Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Black Bloc
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: July 4394
Description[?]:
| A bill to greatly expand investment in infrastructure- particularly in rural and underserved communities in Talmoria- for the economic benefit of all. NOTE: All projects funded through the changes in this legislation shall benefit Talmorian companies or foreign companies that hire Talmorian workers to fulfill the needs of the project. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Public works initiatives
Old value:: The government contracts with private corporations to build public works.
Current: The government funds a program to build public works.
Proposed: The government funds a program to build public works.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on airports.
Old value:: The government leaves airports entirely to the private sector.
Current: The government owns and operates all airports.
Proposed: The government has some involvement in the ownership and operation of airports, but leaves a role for the private sector too.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Current: All power stations are publicly owned.
Proposed: Private and public power stations exist side-by-side.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Current: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Proposed: Private companies operate regional TOC's. The national service is provided by a publicly owned, national TOC.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is fully user-pays.
Current: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Proposed: Public transport is partially subsidised with the remainder "user-pays".
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 02:54:19, May 16, 2018 CET | From |  Black Bloc | To | Debating the Talmorian Infrastructure Enhancement Act |
| Message | Babtunde Giwa, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Mr. Speaker, I know there are other proposals before this body with the supposed aim of increasing investment and business opportunity, but I would like to note with pleasure that of all the things that we think impact business growth, the access to transport and infrastructure, particularly in underserved communities, has a massive role to play here- and one that is far more proven. First there is the direct benefits in contracting with local firms - firms that will be hiring Talmorians that are willing to and happy to work. And as our networks serve people and communities in need, they'll bring new workers and new business opportunities to our cities- and new goods and services to those towns and villages that have been just too unpopular for private train service or private power service. With the government acting in this space we can access communities that have left behind and bring real prosperity to the people of Talmoria. |
| Date | 03:19:34, May 16, 2018 CET | From | United Boroist Cadre | To | Debating the Talmorian Infrastructure Enhancement Act |
| Message | Sareen Bakhtahaveda, Minister for Defence: "This must be a defense priority. Our infrastructure represents the strength of our nation. We must have national, not just local, investment in the energy and industrial development of this country. To rely on the private sector for these necessary services is to expose your neck to a vampire - foolish. We back this legislation." |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 391 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 109 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: If there are no parties in your nation with seats, feel free to visit the forum and request an early election on the Early Election Requests thread: http://forum.particracy.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=4362 |
| Random quote: "Someone who wields power in name only can never compete with those who wield it through action." - Franz Reichert, former Luthorian politician |