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Bill: Appointment of a New King
Details
Submitted by[?]: Farafinna ka Jeliya ka Talmoria
Status[?]: passed
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: July 4507
Description[?]:
OOC: Please rename the nation to: Talmori ka Faamamara (Kingdom of Talmoria) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Public financing of political campaigns
Old value:: Candidates that accept public funds cannot accept donations.
Current: The government decides which candidates can receive public funds on a case-by-case basis.
Proposed: Campaigns are never publicly financed.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The formal title of the Head of State.
Old value:: His Most Excellent Royal Majesty James IV of House Houston, King of Talmoria and Commander in Chief of the Talmorian Armed Forces
Current: Emir of Workers' and Peasants' Ahmadi Emirate of Talmoria
Proposed: He whose words are beyond question, Djeli Askia, Talmori ka Faama (King of Talmoria), Naasiru Deen (Defender of the Faith) Babili Mansa (Conqueror of Rivers), Son of the Falcon, Chief of the Royal Djeli Clan
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The official title of the legislative assembly.
Old value:: Majalisar (Parliament)
Current: Protectorate Assembly
Proposed: Gbara (Great Assembly)
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The title of the head of government, who chairs the cabinet.
Old value:: Babban Gwamna (Prime Minister)
Current: Governor-General of the Rildanor Protectorate of Talmoria
Proposed: Farba (Great Farin)
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The national motto.
Old value:: Liberty & Freedom
Current: There is no god but Akim, and Ahmad is His messenger
Proposed:
Faama min tɛ sa, o ye Akim ye. (The king who does not die is God.) |
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: At your call, Talmoria for your prosperity Loyal towards your destiny we will be all united, One people, one struggle, one faith, For Dovanian unity If the enemy should show himself Within or without, On the ramparts, We are ready to stand and die. (Chorus) For Dovani and for you, Talmoria, Our banner shall be liberty. For Dovani and for you, Talmoria, Our fight shall be for unity. Oh, Talmoria of today, Oh, Talmoria of tomorrow, The fields are flowering with hope And hearts are thrilling with confidence.
Current: (no official anthem)
Proposed:
Fasokan (Bambara): Talmori man’a kan bɔ ɲɛtaa kɛlɛba don An bɛɛ b’an cɛsiri Ka lahidu tiimɛ So, haju, ŋaniya kelen Dɔwani kelenya Jugu man’a kun bɔ Kɔnɔna o Kɛnɛma Bɛɛ ka wuli k’i jɔ Saya ka fisa malo ye (Chorus) Dɔwani n’an faso Talmori Jɔnjɔn in ko: hɔrɔnya bɛrɛ Dɔwani n’an faso Talmori Kɛlɛ in ko: kelenya kɛlɛ Un! Talmori tile bɛ bi Un! Talmori tile bɛ sini Jigiya forow funtira kayira Denw hakili latigɛra pewu pewu. Luthori (English): At your call, Talmoria for your prosperity Loyal towards your destiny we will be all united, One people, one struggle, one faith, For Dovanian unity If the enemy should show himself Within or without, On the ramparts, We are ready to stand and die. (Chorus) For Dovani and for you, Talmoria, Our banner shall be liberty. For Dovani and for you, Talmoria, Our fight shall be for unity. Oh, Talmoria of today, Oh, Talmoria of tomorrow, The fields are flowering with hope And hearts are thrilling with confidence. |
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 435
Current: 80
Proposed: 90
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Titles of nobility.
Old value:: Titles of nobility are not granted, but their use is not forbidden.
Current: No titles of nobility are granted or recognised, their use is forbidden.
Proposed: Titles of nobility may be granted by the government and any other political body designated by it.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Privileges of nobility (if nobility is recognised by the government).
Old value:: Nobility confers only titles and certain minor rights, but no political powers, and is not hereditary.
Current: Nobility confers only titles and certain minor rights, but no political powers, and is not hereditary.
Proposed: Nobility confers major rights, and can be hereditary.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The official title of subnational entities, also known as regions.
Old value:: Sashen (Province)
Current: Region
Proposed: Dyamani (Province)
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The nation's defence industry.
Old value:: The state owns national defence industries but these exist alongside privately owned defence industries.
Current: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Proposed: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: All abortions are illegal.
Current: Abortion is allowed during the entire course of the pregnancy.
Proposed: Abortion policies are established by local governments
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Policy of the government concerning the funding of abortions
Old value:: The government does not provide funding for abortions.
Current: The government only funds abortions for medical emergencies.
Proposed: The government has no policy on abortion funding.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of advertising of substances classified as addictive and harmful (if general advertising by companies is permitted and sale of the addictive/harmful products is allowed).
Old value:: Advertising is restricted and has to carry strong warning messages.
Current: Policy on advertising is determined by local governments.
Proposed: Advertising is legal and unregulated.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards alcoholic beverages.
Old value:: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased only from licensed sales outlets, and can only be available to adults.
Current: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased only from licensed sales outlets, and can only be available to adults.
Proposed: Alcoholic beverages are regulated by local governments.
Article 16
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 17
Proposal[?] to change The right to euthanasia.
Old value:: Euthanasia is illegal and considered murder.
Current: Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.
Proposed: Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Food and beverage labeling regulations.
Old value:: Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.
Current: Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.
Proposed: There are no laws concerning food and beverage labeling.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Listing of controversial ingredients, such as genetically modified (GM) ingredients (if food labelling is applied).
Old value:: Any chemicals used in agrigulture or processing, and any GM ingredients must be listed.
Current: Any chemicals used in agrigulture or processing must be listed. There is no requirement to disclose GM ingredients.
Proposed: Any chemicals used in agrigulture or processing must be listed. There is no requirement to disclose GM ingredients.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change
Scope of food ingredient labeling (if present).
Old value:: All ingredients and corresponding nutritional information must be listed.
Current: All ingredients and corresponding nutritional information must be listed.
Proposed: Only the major ingredients need to be listed.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Licensing of food sales.
Old value:: Food may be sold by licensed vendors only, and shelf lives of foods are enforced.
Current: Anyone may sell food, but shelf lives of foods are enforced.
Proposed: Anyone may sell food, but shelf lives of foods are enforced.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning sex reassignment surgery.
Old value:: Sex reassignment surgery is legal but regulated.
Current: Sex reassignment surgery is legal but regulated.
Proposed: There is no policy on sex reassignment surgery.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change Legality of in-vitro fertilisation.
Old value:: IVF is legal and regulated in terms of the applicant's condition and procedural circumstances.
Current: IVF is legal and regulated in terms of the applicant's condition and procedural circumstances.
Proposed: IVF is legal and unregulated.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Old value:: Cannabis is legal as a sedative for patients in pain.
Current: Cannabis is legal as a sedative for patients in pain.
Proposed: The legality of medicinal cannabis is established by local governments.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: Recreational drug use is regulated by local governments.
Current: The use of cannabis is legal.
Proposed: All naturally occurring drugs are legal.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change Pharmaceutical drugs policy.
Old value:: The government subsidises the cost of pharmaceutical drugs for people on low incomes.
Current: The government subsidises the cost of pharmaceutical drugs for people on low incomes.
Proposed: The government does not subsidise the cost of pharmaceutical drugs at all.
Article 27
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner, but is illegal in government-owned buildings.
Current: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner, and is legal in government-owned buildings.
Proposed: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner, and is legal in government-owned buildings.
Article 28
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on surrogacy
Old value:: Surrogacy is legal, and surrogacy agreements are enforceable. Only altruistic surrogacy is legal.
Current: Surrogacy is legal, and surrogacy agreements are enforceable. Altruistic and gainful surrogacy is legal.
Proposed: Surrogacy is legal, and surrogacy agreements are enforceable. Altruistic and gainful surrogacy is legal.
Article 29
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 allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Article 30
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on cryptocurrency.
Old value:: Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated, select private institutions can issue cryptocurrency.
Current: Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated, the state will issue it's own cryptocurrency.
Proposed: The government has no policy on cryptocurrency
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |
yes | Total Seats: 435 | |
no | Total Seats: 0 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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