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Bill: Religion Laws
Details
Submitted by[?]: Partido Socialista
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: July 4618
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Current: The government selectively screens which religions are permitted to send missionaries to the nation. Certain religions are approved and travel is unregulated.
Proposed: Foreign missionaries are welcomed and encouraged by the government.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are encouraged.
Current: Teacher-led prayers are mandatory in schools.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: No religions are taxed.
Current: Recognized religions are not taxed.
Proposed: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change State penalties for blasphemy
Old value:: Public blasphemy is considered a minor offense.
Current: Public blasphemy is considered a criminal offense.
Proposed: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 275 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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