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Bill: Consumer & Industries Advancement Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Whig Party
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: October 4500
Description[?]:
Believing that a truly free market creates the best and most effective stimulant for a healthy, competitive economy that can provide the best goods and services for consumers at the lowest price possible we believe this bill will allow the Rutanian economy to be more competitive abroad and to better serve Rutanian Consumers |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The nation's defence industry.
Old value:: The state owns all defence industries.
Current: The state owns national defence industries but these exist alongside privately owned defence industries.
Proposed: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Article 2
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: Health care is entirely private.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Policy on monopolies (this general law is superceded by other laws relating to specific parts of the economy).
Old value:: Monopolies are forbidden, and are actively broken up.
Current: Monopolies are forbidden, and are actively broken up.
Proposed: Monopolies are only forbidden in specific sectors of the economy.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Local governments regulate foreign investments.
Current: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Proposed: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Current: The state regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Proposed: There are no regulations on phone service.
Article 6
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 private, unregulated companies but subsidies are given to those on a low income.
Proposed: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Current: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Proposed: The government may seize private property for vital government works and for corporate use.
Article 8
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: Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Current: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Proposed: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | ||||||
yes | Total Seats: 253 | ||||||
no |
Total Seats: 412 | ||||||
abstain |
Total Seats: 85 |
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