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Bill: Opposition Bill of 4499
Details
Submitted by[?]: Jiyū Party of Sekouo (自由党)
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: November 4500
Description[?]:
| This bill would seek to revert recently passed policies, that were passed without respecting our new (OOC: RP Rule) and also make additional changes recommended by our supporters and the people of this great nation |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of chemical and biological weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weaponry in warfare.
Current: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weaponry in warfare.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The nation's defence industry.
Old value:: The state owns all defence industries.
Current: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Proposed: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the use of land mines by the army.
Old value:: The use of land mines is prohibited.
Current: The use of land mines is prohibited.
Proposed: The Government leaves this to the army to decide upon.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Current: The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: Abortion is allowed during the entire course of the pregnancy.
Current: Abortion is allowed during the first and second trimesters.
Proposed: Abortions are only allowed in medical emergencies.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Current: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Proposed: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Food and beverage labeling regulations.
Old value:: Companies are required to label food and beverage products somewhere on the package.
Current: Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.
Proposed: Companies are encouraged by the government to label food and beverage products.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Current: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Proposed: Local governments decide about healthcare policies
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Current: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Proposed: All advertising is permitted.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning child labour.
Old value:: Child labour is forbidden.
Current: Child labour is forbidden.
Proposed: Child labour is regulated by local governments.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Current: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Proposed: Energy provision is left to local governments.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change A law on employers' obligations with regards to social security contributions.
Old value:: All enterprises are required to cover basic payroll contributions for their employees.
Current: All enterprises are required to cover basic payroll contributions for their employees.
Proposed: Employer payroll contributions are a matter for local governments.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards hunting endangered animals.
Old value:: Hunting endangered animals is illegal.
Current: Hunting endangered animals is illegal.
Proposed: Only licensed people may hunt endangered animals.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of exotic animals.
Old value:: Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep exotic animals.
Current: Keeping exotic animals is forbidden.
Proposed: Everyone may keep exotic animals, the trade in exotic animals is unregulated.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Current: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Proposed: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Forest management.
Old value:: Local governments are required to operate forestry agencies, which own and manage all forest land.
Current: Local governments are required to operate forestry agencies, which own and manage all forest land.
Proposed: Local governments may set up forestry agencies. Where they do not, forestry is on a commercial basis.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Government's position on paramilitaries.
Old value:: Paramilitaries are illegal and the recognized government may intervene freely to stop any possible activity.
Current: Paramilitaries are allowed but are heavily regulated by the government.
Proposed: Paramilitaries are not officially acknowledged but are allowed to exist.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 6
Current: 19
Proposed: 0
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 05:30:02, December 14, 2018 CET | From | 人民党 (Jinmintō) | To | Debating the Opposition Bill of 4499 |
| Message | No thanks. Our party will uphold the changes to the nation that we have achieved! |
| Date | 05:34:06, December 14, 2018 CET | From | 人民党 (Jinmintō) | To | Debating the Opposition Bill of 4499 |
| Message | The content of this bill is just as well ridiculous. Your party isn't even 1/5th of the entire legislature; how can you say that your supporters' views are equal to those of the entire nation? All I can see is that the current iteration of the Jiyu Party is concerned with staying in power and having influence over the government. No desire to bring about actual useful change in sight. |
| Date | 21:23:47, December 14, 2018 CET | From | Jiyū Party of Sekouo (自由党) | To | Debating the Opposition Bill of 4499 |
| Message | Your party won majority share in one election and now your party thinks you own the country. The people of Sekowo do, not your party. We stand for the rights and freedoms of all people, not just ones who vote for us. |
| Date | 18:28:53, December 15, 2018 CET | From | 人民党 (Jinmintō) | To | Debating the Opposition Bill of 4499 |
| Message | Fellow citizens, take a good long look at Article 1. We have tangible, sufficient evidence to conclude that the Jiyu Party is the enemy of mankind and to all those who have suffered from the miserable consequences of the unkempt and haphazard use of chemical and biological weapon. There is no way that anyone could vote for this bill. |
| Date | 19:39:34, December 15, 2018 CET | From | 人民党 (Jinmintō) | To | Debating the Opposition Bill of 4499 |
| Message | This is a disastrous bill. Don't you ever think that your party will win support because of this monstrosity. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 249 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 191 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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