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Bill: UMR-03: Public Health Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Union für eine Meritokratische Republik
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: April 4410
Description[?]:
| Smoking is a danger to public health, and should be eliminated. Smoking is a leading cause of cancer and other organ-related diseases and issues and costs our health service an unsightly amount to treat. It is unfair on the taxpayer to have to fund this benefit-free addiction which harms only and helps not at all. It is also unfair on non-smokers to be at constant risk of chest infections and other such illnesses from the consumption of second-hand smoke. It makes our streets smell dreadfully, and that only drives away business and tourism. It also damages the environment, as the combustion in each and every cigarette releases carbon gases which can hurt animals and plants and contribute to global warming - all while the plastic waste produced clogs our rivers and other natural environments. It has no benefits but ninety-nine-plus problems. Why should we keep on footing the bill and inhaling the consequences of other people's stupid decisions? August Schiltz Health and Social Services Spokesperson for the UMR |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Sale of tobacco products.
Old value:: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Current: There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.
Proposed: The sale of tobacco products is prohibited.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is only allowed in private homes and clubs.
Current: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner. However, service/employer property owners that allow smoking must provide a separate non-smoking section.
Proposed: Smoking is prohibited.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 17:04:47, June 16, 2018 CET | From | Revolutionäre Sozialistische Partei | To | Debating the UMR-03: Public Health Bill |
| Message | Although we agree that tobacco is a serious drug in a modern society, Dorvik already has very strong regulations over where and when you are able to use these products. The use of tobacco in Dorvik is not a serious issue that affects our society, and I believe we should be focusing on other problems in our society. Kuno Rottmann Vorsitzender des Ministerrates |
| Date | 17:19:47, June 16, 2018 CET | From | Union für eine Meritokratische Republik | To | Debating the UMR-03: Public Health Bill |
| Message | The massive carbon emissions caused by smoking and the many diseases it fuels are a serious issue in our society, and despite regulations we still see contributions to global warming, environmental issues and health issue as a result of the production and sale of cigarettes in this country. August Schiltz Health and Social Services Spokesperson for the UMR |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 50 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 549 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
| Random quote: "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood." - Universal Declaration of Human Rights |