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Bill: A Brighter Today, A Safer Tomorrow
Details
Submitted by[?]: Factio Imperatoria
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: August 4523
Description[?]:
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy of the government concerning the funding of abortions
Old value:: The government provides abortion funding only for low-income earners.
Current: The government does not provide funding for abortions.
Proposed: The government only funds abortions for medical emergencies.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on airports.
Old value:: Local governments determine policy on airports.
Current: The government owns and operates all airports.
Proposed: The government has some involvement in the ownership and operation of airports, but leaves a role for the private sector too.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in cosmetics research.
Old value:: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Current: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is unregulated.
Proposed: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Forced marriages.
Old value:: Forced marriages are illegal.
Current: Only individuals from a certain gender can be forced into marriage.
Proposed: Forced marriages are legal and binding.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Art subsidies
Old value:: The government subsidises artistic institutions such as art schools and galleries, but does not subsidise individual artists.
Current: The government subsidises artistic institutions and some artists on a case by case basis.
Proposed: The government subsidises artistic institutions and some artists on a case by case basis.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding bestiality (performing sexual acts with animals).
Old value:: Bestiality is illegal.
Current: Bestiality is illegal.
Proposed: Bestiality is only legal if it causes no damage to the animals concerned.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.
Current: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Proposed: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government subsidises a considerable discount for contraceptives.
Current: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Proposed: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the administration of law.
Old value:: There are regional courts, but decisions of regional courts may be appealed to national courts (if the right to appeal exists).
Current: There are regional courts, but decisions of regional courts may be appealed to national courts (if the right to appeal exists).
Proposed: There is a uniform system of courts across the nation.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.
Current: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.
Proposed: Crossdressing is allowed.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Current: The death penalty is applied for capital crimes.
Proposed: The death penalty is not applied, except for terrorism, treason and crimes against mankind.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The legality of divorces (if marriages are recognised).
Old value:: The government has no policy on the legality of divorces.
Current: Divorces are only legal with mutual consent.
Proposed: Divorces are only legal with grounded cause (such as adultery, or violence).
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the ownership of domestic animals as pets.
Old value:: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Current: People must register domestic animals with the national government.
Proposed: People must register domestic animals with the national government.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards hunting endangered animals.
Old value:: Hunting endangered animals is illegal.
Current: The government enforces no regulations.
Proposed: Only licensed people may hunt endangered animals.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Current: A single private company owns and maintains the national power grid.
Proposed: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government subsidises the operations of low-income farming families.
Current: All agricultural operations are state-owned and operated.
Proposed: Agricultural crops which are considered beneficial to the enviroment or to the continued ecological safety of the state are subsidized.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers cannot fire workers who have gone on strike.
Current: Government approval is needed before strikers can be fired.
Proposed: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Commercial fishing regulation.
Old value:: Local governments can establish fishing quotas
Current: The fishing industry is nationalised, and the government sets production levels.
Proposed: The government establishes fishing quotas.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Current: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Proposed: The national flag may not be desecrated or used for commercial purposes.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Licensing of food sales.
Old value:: Anyone may sell food, but shelf lives of foods are enforced.
Current: Anyone may sell food, but shelf lives of foods are enforced.
Proposed: Food may be sold by licensed vendors only, and shelf lives of foods are enforced.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards foreign workers.
Old value:: Foreign nationals are treated the same as native citizens when searching for employment.
Current: Foreign nationals may seek employment but with inferior legal employment protections and benefits to native citizens.
Proposed: Foreign nationals may only be employed in circumstances where the government has determined there is a labour shortage.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Proposed: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning forest protection.
Old value:: Forests have strictly enforced protection. Felling is limited to fire breaks.
Current: The government promotes and subsidises forest clearance.
Proposed: Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Current: Gambling is illegal.
Proposed: Gambling is illegal unless taking place in a licensed casino.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning sex reassignment surgery.
Old value:: The government funds sex reassignment surgery for people with low incomes.
Current: The government funds sex reassignment surgery for people with low incomes.
Proposed: Sex reassignment surgery is legal but regulated.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.
Current: Adult individuals may not own firearms unless professionally required.
Proposed: Individuals are not permitted to own firearms under any circumstances.
Article 27
Proposal[?] to change
The government's stance on illegal aliens.
Old value:: The government does not actively search for illegal aliens, but puts them in integration centers when discovered.
Current: The government actively searches houses for illegal aliens and expels them from the country.
Proposed: The government actively searches houses for illegal aliens and expels them from the country.
Article 28
Proposal[?] to change Policy on incest.
Old value:: Incestuous acts are illegal.
Current: Incestuous acts are illegal.
Proposed: Incestuous acts are legal and incestuous marriages are legally recognised.
Article 29
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning industrial hemp.
Old value:: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Current: Industrial hemp is illegal.
Proposed: Only regulated agribusinesses may produce industrial hemp.
Article 30
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Current: The state owns the commanding heights of the economy and all major industries, but private ownership is allowed in the minor industries.
Proposed: Certain industries are owned by the state, all others are under private ownership.
Article 31
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on inheritance
Old value:: There are no regulated inheritance laws, inheritance is only regulated by the will of deceased.
Current: There is a strictly regulated inheritance law, private regulation is not allowed.
Proposed: There is a regulated inheritance law, private regulation of inheritance is allowed but also regulated.
Article 32
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 allowed.
Proposed: The Government leaves this to the army to decide upon.
Article 33
Proposal[?] to change The legality of dueling.
Old value:: Dueling is illegal.
Current: Dueling is illegal.
Proposed: Dueling is legal and regulated.
Article 34
Proposal[?] to change The confidentiality of letters and correspondence.
Old value:: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable.
Current: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate the confidentiality of letters with grounded cause.
Proposed: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate the confidentiality of letters with grounded cause.
Article 35
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: Animals may not be used for any research.
Current: The use of animals in research is subject to basic regulations.
Proposed: The use of animals in research is subject to basic regulations.
Article 36
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on nuclear power.
Old value:: The decision is left up to local governments.
Current: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Proposed: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Article 37
Proposal[?] to change Pharmaceutical drugs policy.
Old value:: The government subsidises the cost of pharmaceutical drugs for people on low incomes.
Current: The government pays partially for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs, and pays entirely for those of low income citizens.
Proposed: The government pays partially for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs, and pays entirely for those of low income citizens.
Article 38
Proposal[?] to change Legality of judicial physical punishment
Old value:: All forms of physical punishment are illegal.
Current: Judicial corporal punishment that causes permanent injury (eg. mutilation) is legal.
Proposed: Judicial corporal punishment (eg. caning or flogging) is legal.
Article 39
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of pollution in industry.
Old value:: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Current: Industrial pollution is not regulated by the government.
Proposed: The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions.
Article 40
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the treatment of prisoners of war.
Old value:: Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
Current: Prisoners of war are enslaved.
Proposed: Prisoners of war are treated according to the national laws of the captor power.
Article 41
Proposal[?] to change Privacy protection for those in the public eye.
Old value:: There are no restrictions on the media for pursuing personal stories and photos relating to the lives of public figures.
Current: The media is forbidden from publishing any personal stories and photos relating to public figures, content is restricted to their professional lives.
Proposed: The media may only publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures with their explicit permission.
Article 42
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: Sales of recreational drugs within the nation are prohibited by the law.
Proposed: The government is entirely responsible for the controlled sales of recreational drugs through operating stores and other locations.
Article 43
Proposal[?] to change Singing the national anthem in schools.
Old value:: Children are only made to sing the national anthem on special occasions.
Current: Children are only made to sing the national anthem on special occasions.
Proposed: Children are made to sing the national anthem at the commencement of school each day.
Article 44
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding sexually explicit material on broadcast television.
Old value:: Nudity on television is banned.
Current: Nudity on television is banned.
Proposed: Sexually explicit material is allowed, but violent or hard core pornography is banned.
Article 45
Proposal[?] to change The legality of slavery.
Old value:: Slavery and the slave trade are illegal.
Current: Slavery and the slave trade is allowed.
Proposed: Slavery and the slave trade is allowed.
Article 46
Proposal[?] to change Weapons allowed to private citizens.
Old value:: Citizens may own any type of weapons, but certain types are restricted to designated places.
Current: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Proposed: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Article 47
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Current: The government is responsible for waste disposal.
Proposed: Private companies are responsible for disposing of their own waste. The government disposes of residential waste.
Article 48
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on whaling.
Old value:: Whaling is illegal.
Current: Commercial whaling is legal and not subject to restrictions.
Proposed: Commercial whaling is legal, but the government establishes whaling quotas.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 01:58:15, January 30, 2019 CET | From |  New Progressive Party of Pontesi | To | Debating the A Brighter Today, A Safer Tomorrow |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, We will not support this legislation. Among much of the rest of the bill that we don't agree with, this also includes legalizing slavery which is something that our party is vehemently against. There are parts of the bill we wouldn't mind discussing in separate legislation like the airport policy, repealing the ban on crossdressing, encouragement of nuclear power, the pharmaceutical drugs policy proposed, and the change in policy on sexual content on broadcast television. However, there are quite a few of proposals in this bill that essentially poisons it and we will be voting against it. Armen Istamboulian, NPPoP Leader |
| Date | 08:14:41, January 30, 2019 CET | From | Factio Imperatoria | To | Debating the A Brighter Today, A Safer Tomorrow |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, Considering our ancient traditions encompass slavery, and it existed during a time when our city-states were at their most powerful, I see no reason for it to be taboo or not be considered for revival. Eunomia Augendus Minister of Internal Affairs |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 251 | |
| no | Total Seats: 248 | |
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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