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Bill: Pro-Science and Technology Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Socialist Progress
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 4649
Description[?]:
| Modern Techonology and Scientific Research have been hindered far too much by excessive bans and regulations. We propose a bill that changes that for the better to ensure that Lodamun is once again known as the capital of science. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The research and development of pharmaceutical drugs.
Old value:: The government does not subsidize research and development of prescription drugs but regulates their prices.
Current: The government subsidizes research and development of prescription drugs and regulates their prices.
Proposed: The government subsidizes research and development of prescription drugs and regulates their prices.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: Internet service providers are banned.
Current: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Proposed: There is a national state-owned internet service provider, but small private ISPs are allowed, which are heavily restricted to ensure that they stay small.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: Animals may not be used for any research.
Current: Animals may not be used for any research.
Proposed: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on the source code of software.
Old value:: The government requires that all source be closed and owned by the government.
Current: The government allows both open and closed source software.
Proposed: The government does not require that all source be opened but heavilly regulates closed source software.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Legality of stem cell research
Old value:: All stem cell research is illegal.
Current: Only stem cell research with adult stem cells is legal, stem cell research with embryonic or fetal stem cells is forbidden.
Proposed: All stem cell research is legal.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 291 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 172 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 286 |
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