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Bill: Government Control and Monitoring of the Economy Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Socialist Party
Status[?]: defeated
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: February 4668
Description[?]:
| The government needs to control and monitor the economy so that our workers are respected and receive what they deserve while the richest of Luthori have to pay their fair share of taxes and dues. Our workers are oppressed by the capitalists and by the bankers and we need to help them. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the charging and collection of interest on loans
Old value:: The government has no policy on the charging of interest on loans
Current: Banks and financial institutions charge interest on loans and are regulated
Proposed: The central bank determines the policy on charging interest on loans (if one exists)
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Current: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Proposed: Employers cannot fire workers who have gone on strike.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Current: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Proposed: The government enforces a salary cap.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Policy on monopolies (this general law is superceded by other laws relating to specific parts of the economy).
Old value:: There is no policy on monopolies, they are unregulated.
Current: Monopolies are forbidden, and are actively broken up.
Proposed: Monopolies are only forbidden in specific sectors of the economy.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Exchange rate regime
Old value:: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, but the government is permitted to intervene when necessary.
Current: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, and the government does not intervene at all.
Proposed: The exchange rate of the national currency is fixed by the government.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 204 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 296 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Voters have an extra appreciation for bills that actually get passed, so if you want to maximally take profit from your votes, make sure you compromise with others. |
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