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Bill: Economic Reform of 4617
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 4618
Description[?]:
| This would further deregulate and free the marketplace allowing for economic growth and more opportunities to the worst off people of out great nation. |
Proposals
Article 1
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 2
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Government approval is needed before strikers can be fired.
Current: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Proposed: Employers are free to fire workers who go on strike.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Current: The legality of gambling is a matter of local governments.
Proposed: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Article 4
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 to change Policy on monopolies (this general law is superceded by other laws relating to specific parts of the economy).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 only forbidden in specific sectors of the economy.
Current: Monopolies are only forbidden in specific sectors of the economy.
Proposed: There is no policy on monopolies, they are unregulated.
Article 5
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: Employers are not required to cover payroll contributions.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Current: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Proposed: There are no regulations on phone service.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to the production of pornography.
Old value:: The production of pornography is legal, but regulated.
Current: The production of pornography is treated as any other business.
Proposed: The production of pornography is treated as any other business.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the stock exchange(s).
Old value:: Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.
Current: This is left to the local governments.
Proposed: The government has no position on the proliferation of stock exchanges.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Current: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Proposed: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 235 | |
| no | Total Seats: 65 | |
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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