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Bill: Electoral Reform Act of 4657
Details
Submitted by[?]: People's Progressive Platform
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 4657
Description[?]:
| Shortening the length of elections and other electoral reforms |
Proposals
Article 1
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: A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions.
Proposed: A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The age at which a person is considered an adult (limited between 12 and 24).
Old value:: 18
Current: 18
Proposed: 16
Article 3
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: 41
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 120
Current: 150
Proposed: 257
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 04:21:40, October 27, 2019 CET | From | People's Progressive Platform | To | Debating the Electoral Reform Act of 4657 |
| Message | Shorter election cycles increase accountability from politicians. Expanding the size of the Knesset increase the capacity of diversity of membership, attracting more parties leading to more people feeling represented. An odd number of seats decreases the chance of ties. Greater proportionality makes the system more fair as every vote will count equally. Lowering the age of votership is necessary to include our young folk who have already completed their education and are for most intents and purposes adults already. Since it is too late to pass any drastic reform before the next elections are announced, we have decided the best action is to try hold a vote ahead of the next regular elections. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 120 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Cabinet ministers who disagree seriously with the head of government would usually be expected to resign. Parties within the cabinet may attempt to manoeuvre to replace the head of government though, for example by proposing a new cabinet bill or voting for an early election. |
| Random quote: "The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law." - Aristotle |