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Bill: Changes to Our Nation
Details
Submitted by[?]: Sambandsríki
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: January 4406
Description[?]:
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The constitutional right and responsibility to propose a cabinet to the legislature.
Old value:: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Current: Each party can propose a cabinet coalition.
Proposed: Only the Head of State can propose a cabinet coalition.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Legality of multiple citizenship.
Old value:: Government permission is required for multiple citizenship.
Current: Multiple citizenship is not allowed, and considered a criminal offense.
Proposed: Multiple citizenship is not allowed, and considered a criminal offense.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting citizenship.
Old value:: Citizenship is gained by passing a qualifying exam.
Current: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Proposed: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: By the Grace of Eliyahu, Her Most Gracious and Humble Majesty Alexandra, Queen of Kazulia and Telamon, the Kazuls, the Skjölds, the Skrigeres, the Befäskars, the Doyingar and the Sullestians, Grand Princess of Telamon, Grand Duchess of Kelvon, Flindar, Dreton, Agatha and Hent, Heredity and Free Baroness of Suðureyja, Vesturland, Norðurland, Austurland and Miðland, Princess of Arenheim, Sovereign recipient of the Order of the Fuglsang, Supreme Commander in Chief of the United Armed Forces, Defender of the Mountains of Skjaldabjarnarvik, Skogarstrond and Bulandshofoi, Governor of the Church of Telamon, represented in Telamon by the elected Governor-General
Current:
| Kanslari Ríkisstjórnar Hennar Hátignar (Chancellor of Her Majesty's Government) |
Proposed: Forseti
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: By the Grace of Eliyahu, Her Most Gracious and Humble Majesty Alexandra, Queen of Kazulia and Telamon, the Kazuls, the Skjölds, the Skrigeres, the Befäskars, the Doyingar and the Sullestians, Grand Princess of Telamon, Grand Duchess of Kelvon, Flindar, Dreton, Agatha and Hent, Heredity and Free Baroness of Suðureyja, Vesturland, Norðurland, Austurland and Miðland, Princess of Arenheim, Sovereign recipient of the Order of the Fuglsang, Supreme Commander in Chief of the United Armed Forces, Defender of the Mountains of Skjaldabjarnarvik, Skogarstrond and Bulandshofoi, Governor of the Church of Telamon, represented in Telamon by the elected Governor-General
Current: Hennar Hátign Halldóra , DrottningTælmörks, Æðsti Gothi Tela, Yfirmaður Samveldisins og Verjandi Trúarbragðanna (Her Majesty Halldóra , Queen of Telamon, High Chiefess of the Tela, Head of the Commonwealths and Defender of Faiths)
Proposed: Forseti
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Current: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: The municipal councils exercise mayoral powers.
Current: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Proposed: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The official national sport.
Old value:: Skotleikir (Shooting Sports)
Current: Fótbolti (Football/Soccer) (Summer) , Íshokki (Ice Hockey) (Winter)
Proposed: Shin-kicking
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The National Animal.
Old value:: Hreindýr (Reindeer)
Current: Hreindýr (Reindeer)
Proposed: Pigeon
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The method used to determine the number of seats each region receives in the national legislature.
Old value:: Equal representation, regardless of region population.
Current: A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions.
Proposed: A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Titles of nobility.
Old value:: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Current: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Proposed: No titles of nobility are granted or recognised, their use is forbidden.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 75
Current: 450
Proposed: 123
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning biological and chemical weaponry.
Old value:: The nation shall never develop, purchase or store biological or chemical weaponry.
Current: The nation shall never purchase, produce, or store biological or chemical weaponry, for military purposes. Research and development of the technology is permitted.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to develop, construct and store biological and chemical weapons.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of chemical and biological weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weaponry in warfare.
Current: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weaponry in warfare.
Proposed: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the use of land mines by the army.
Old value:: The use of land mines is prohibited.
Current: The use of land mines is allowed but restricted.
Proposed: The use of land mines is allowed but restricted.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change National service.
Old value:: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve a term in the military.
Current: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve a term in the military.
Proposed: There shall be no mandatory military or civilian national service.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare.
Current: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The policy with respect to nuclear weaponry.
Old value:: The nation shall never develop, produce or store nuclear weaponry.
Current: The nation reserves the right to develop, produce and store nuclear arms.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to develop, produce and store nuclear arms.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 75 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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