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Bill: Omnibus Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Hosian Democrats
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: May 4432
Description[?]:
| Mr. Speaker, This bill clearly change some things around in this country and show the people of Hutori what we stand for. I yield, Peter Hudson, Leader Hosian Democrats |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on vaccinations.
Old value:: The government mandates vaccination for all children.
Current: The government mandates vaccination for all children, but parents may opt out for religious or ideological reasons.
Proposed: The government mandates vaccination for all children, but parents may opt out for religious or ideological reasons.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is no official state religion, but the government only allows recognized religions. 'Cults' are persecuted.
Current: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Proposed: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Privacy protection for those in the public eye.
Old value:: There are no restrictions on the media for pursuing personal stories and photos relating to the lives of public figures.
Current: There are no restrictions on the media for pursuing personal stories and photos relating to the lives of public figures.
Proposed: The media may only publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures with their explicit permission.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards space exploration.
Old value:: The government shall fully fund a state-owned space agency which controls all national space-related activity.
Current: The government shall operate a space agency that contracts with and oversees private space-exploration companies.
Proposed: The government shall operate a space agency that contracts with and oversees private space-exploration companies.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the ownership of domestic animals as pets.
Old value:: There are no laws regarding domestic animal ownership.
Current: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Proposed: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning genetically modified (GM) crops.
Old value:: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.
Current: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.
Proposed: Research and selling imported GM crops is allowed. Production is prohibited.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: All power stations are publicly owned.
Current: Private and public power stations exist side-by-side.
Proposed: Small scale private electrical generation is permitted but most energy is generated by a government-owned company.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:55:58, July 29, 2018 CET | From | New Liberal Party of Hutori | To | Debating the Omnibus Act |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, The New Liberals will support Articles 1 and 2, but will not support the rest of this bill. We would vote against the bill in its current form. Jim O'Neill MP for Acton Gardens Minister for Education and Culture Parliamentary Leader of the New Liberal Party |
| Date | 02:44:12, July 30, 2018 CET | From | Consumers party of Hutori | To | Debating the Omnibus Act |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, I would not vote for this bill in its current form. I support the whole bill except for parts 4 and 7 |
| Date | 05:35:40, July 31, 2018 CET | From | Neoliberal Alliance | To | Debating the Omnibus Act |
| Message | Mr Speaker We can only support Article 1, 2, 4, and 7 of this bill. The other articles, however, are a dealbreaker for us - we will not vote for this bill in its current form as well. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 0 | ||||||
| no |
Total Seats: 405 | ||||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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