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Bill: Enlightened Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Volks Sozialistische Partei Dundorfs
Status[?]: defeated
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: August 4455
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Regulation is used to screen out only those with a previous history of child abuse.
Current: Regulation is used to screen out only those with a previous history of child abuse.
Proposed: Adoption is not regulated.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: All advertising is permitted.
Current: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Proposed: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Current: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Proposed: Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards civilians who conscientiously object to being required to perform military service (if applicable).
Old value:: Conscientious objectors can be exempted from combatant roles, but not from non-combatant roles.
Current: Conscientious objectors are exempted.
Proposed: Conscientious objectors are exempted.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards daily working hours.
Old value:: The government obligates trade unions and employers to negotiate the daily number of working hours.
Current: Daily working hours are regulated by the government.
Proposed: Daily working hours are regulated by the government.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Exchange rate regime
Old value:: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, but the government is permitted to intervene when necessary.
Current: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, but the government is permitted to intervene when necessary.
Proposed: The exchange rate of the national currency is fixed by the government.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards foreign workers.
Old value:: Foreign nationals may only be employed in circumstances where the government has determined there is a labour shortage.
Current: Foreign nationals are treated the same as native citizens when searching for employment.
Proposed: Foreign nationals are treated the same as native citizens when searching for employment.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning gated communities.
Old value:: No gated communities are allowed.
Current: The private sector can set up gated communities.
Proposed: The government sets up gated communities.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Radio stations.
Old value:: All radio stations are private.
Current: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Proposed: All radio stations are owned by independent non-profit-making cooperatives which are subsidised by the government.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Adult individuals may not own firearms unless professionally required.
Current: Adult individuals may not own firearms unless professionally required.
Proposed: Adult individuals are allowed to own and purchase guns freely.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Nation's policy with regards to an intelligence agency.
Old value:: The nation has an intelligence agency that is permitted by law to undertake all types of covert operations in other countries.
Current: The nation has an intelligence agency that is permitted by law to undertake all types of covert operations in other countries.
Proposed: The nation has an intelligence agency, but it is limited to counter-intelligence and surveillance of other countries.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards labor unions.
Old value:: Only government-run trade unions exist and membership in them is voluntary.
Current: Trade unions may exist and worker membership is voluntary.
Proposed: Trade unions may exist and worker membership is voluntary.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the use of land mines by the army.
Old value:: The use of land mines is allowed.
Current: The use of land mines is allowed but restricted.
Proposed: The use of land mines is prohibited.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The age at which a person is considered an adult (limited between 12 and 24).
Old value:: 16
Current: 16
Proposed: 12
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: Gleichheit, Einheit und Sozialismus (Equality, unity and socialism)
Current: Freiheit, Gerechtigkeit und Einheit (Freedom, Justice and Unity)
Proposed: Gleichheit, Freiheit und Sozialismus (Equality, freedom and socialism)
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: There are no regulations on phone service.
Current: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families but does not regulate the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Proposed: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Government law concerning the sales of recreational drugs.
Old value:: Recreational drugs sales are handled by private foundations which are heavily regulated by the government.
Current: The government is entirely responsible for the controlled sales of recreational drugs through operating stores and other locations.
Proposed: The government is entirely responsible for the controlled sales of recreational drugs through operating stores and other locations.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The professional retirement age.
Old value:: 65
Current: 60
Proposed: 45
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 36
Current: 42
Proposed: 24
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on vaccinations.
Old value:: The government mandates vaccination for all children, but parents may opt out for religious or ideological reasons.
Current: The government mandates vaccination for all children.
Proposed: The government mandates vaccination for all children.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the export of weapons to other nations.
Old value:: The government allows conventional arms to be exported freely.
Current: The government must approve all arms sales on a case by case basis.
Proposed: The government allows arms to be sold only to close allies.
Debate
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