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Bill: Federalism Act of 4654
Details
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: June 4655
Description[?]:
| The Federal Government legislates even in cases where the Federal State Governments would likely do a better job - what may be beneficial to one part of the nation is not necessarily beneficial to another. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the funding of libraries.
Old value:: The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries.
Current: The national government provides local governments with funding to operate libraries.
Proposed: Funding and operation of libraries is left entirely to local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of hunting.
Old value:: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Current: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Proposed: The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government subsidises the operations of low-income farming families.
Current: The government subsidises agriculture based on market demand for the crop being grown.
Proposed: The government allows local governments to craft agricultural subsidy policy.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning farm size.
Old value:: Farms that grow too large are broken up and the land redistributed.
Current: Farm size is not regulated.
Proposed: Farm size regulations are determined by local governments.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: The government is responsible for waste disposal.
Current: Private companies are responsible for disposing of their own waste. The government disposes of residential waste.
Proposed: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages.
Current: Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages.
Proposed: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Current: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Proposed: Local governments decide upon the funding policy.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Firefighting services.
Old value:: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.
Current: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.
Proposed: Fire prevention and management is left to the local governments.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Current: The state guarantees child benefit to both low-income families and large families.
Proposed: Child benefit policies are left to local governments.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power).
Old value:: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Current: The government does not take any position with regards to renewable energy.
Proposed: The decision on renewable energy sources is left up to local governments.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on rent regulation
Old value:: The government sets a cap on housing rents.
Current: The government obligates organizations representing landlords and tenants to negotiate rents.
Proposed: Local governments decide on housing rent regulation.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 154 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 96 |
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