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Bill: Election Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Conservative Party (DCP)
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: September 4620
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Voting rights of criminals.
Old value:: Criminals are always allowed to vote, regardless of whether they are in jail or not.
Current: Criminals are always allowed to vote, regardless of whether they are in jail or not.
Proposed: Criminals released from jail are allowed to vote.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The right to trial by jury (if there are courts)
Old value:: Individuals accused of any crime have the right to trial by jury.
Current: Individuals accused of any crime have the right to trial by jury.
Proposed: Individuals accused of serious crimes have the right to trial by jury.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government provision of legal aid to the accused.
Old value:: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Current: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
Proposed: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The method used to determine the number of seats each region receives in the national legislature.
Old value:: Equal representation, regardless of region population.
Current: Equal representation, regardless of region population.
Proposed: A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 60
Current: 48
Proposed: 72
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Old value:: The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Current: The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Proposed: The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | ||||||
yes | Total Seats: 650 | ||||||
no | Total Seats: 0 | ||||||
abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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