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Bill: Revolutionary Platform PartVI
Details
Submitted by[?]: Lofrkadé Onsmifrndé Prta
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: August 4412
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on essential goods such as food and non-luxury clothing.
Old value:: 0
Current: 20
Proposed: 3
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 5
Current: 40
Proposed: 10
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of the quality of drinking water.
Old value:: The government does not regulate the quality of drinking water.
Current: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Proposed: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Old value:: Wild animals may be kept as pets; the owners of dangerous wild animals must take the necessary measures to ensure they can't escape.
Current: The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Proposed: The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government subsidises agriculture based on market demand for the crop being grown.
Current: The government subsidises agriculture based on market demand for the crop being grown.
Proposed: All agricultural operations are state-owned and operated.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Commercial fishing regulation.
Old value:: There are no limits on the amount of fish that may be caught.
Current: The government establishes fishing quotas.
Proposed: The fishing industry is nationalised, and the government sets production levels.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on animal welfare in livestock farming.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning animal welfare in livestock farming.
Current: The government enforces moderate animal welfare standards.
Proposed: The government enforces high animal welfare standards.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to adultery.
Old value:: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Current: Adultery is illegal, but not prosecuted.
Proposed: Adultery is legal.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding bestiality (performing sexual acts with animals).
Old value:: Bestiality is illegal.
Current: Bestiality is illegal.
Proposed: Bestiality is only legal if it causes no damage to the animals concerned.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.
Current: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Proposed: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning crossdressing.
Current: Crossdressing is allowed.
Proposed: Crossdressing is allowed.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the ability to change the legal definition of one's gender
Old value:: The government takes no position on this.
Current: The government allows the individual to decide on gender identity.
Proposed: The government allows the individual to decide on gender identity.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on inheritance
Old value:: There are no regulated inheritance laws, inheritance is only regulated by the will of deceased.
Current: There is a regulated inheritance law, private regulation of inheritance is allowed but also regulated.
Proposed: There is a strictly regulated inheritance law, private regulation is not allowed.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The legality of interracial sex.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning interracial sex.
Current: Interracial sex is legal.
Proposed: Interracial sex is legal.
Article 15
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 16
Proposal[?] to change Libel laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over all defamatory remarks printed on them, even truthful ones.
Current: Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.
Proposed: Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Government policy toward marriage.
Old value:: The government does not involve itself in marriage or civil unions.
Current: The government only recognises civil marriages between a man and a woman.
Proposed: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity laws are left to local governments.
Current: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Proposed: There are no laws with regards to public nudity, it is allowed.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Current: Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages.
Proposed: Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages.
Article 20
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.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.
Old value:: Local governments may regulate laws on public acts of affection and obscenity.
Current: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Proposed: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change Slander laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over all defamatory remarks spoken about them, even truthful ones.
Current: Individuals may sue over malicious falsehoods spoken about them.
Proposed: Individuals may sue over malicious falsehoods spoken about them.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change Application of libel and slander laws.
Old value:: Private individuals are exempt from libel and slander suits by public figures.
Current: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Proposed: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |
yes | Total Seats: 75 | |
no | Total Seats: 0 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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