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Bill: Basic Utilities
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Socialists Faction
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: July 4476
Description[?]:
| This bill aims to set a level playing field for all utilities and that all citizens are charged fairly and justly. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Current: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Proposed: There is a national state-owned internet service provider, but small private ISPs are allowed, which are heavily restricted to ensure that they stay small.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on energy generation.
Old value:: Private and public power stations exist side-by-side.
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.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Current: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Proposed: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the post office
Old value:: Only private post agencies exist, and the services they provide are regulated.
Current: There is a nationalised post office agency. Private post offices are allowed to exist but the services provided by them are regulated.
Proposed: There is a nationalised post office agency. Private post offices are allowed to exist but the services provided by them are regulated.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on rent regulation
Old value:: The government obligates organizations representing landlords and tenants to negotiate rents.
Current: Local governments decide on housing rent regulation.
Proposed: The government sets a cap on housing rents.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 97 | |
| no |
Total Seats: 153 | |
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Cabinet ministers who disagree seriously with the head of government would usually be expected to resign. Parties within the cabinet may attempt to manoeuvre to replace the head of government though, for example by proposing a new cabinet bill or voting for an early election. |
| Random quote: "A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise." - Niccolo Machiavelli |