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Bill: Pdl 03/4707 - Liberal Economic Reforms
Details
Submitted by[?]: Alleanza Nazionale
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: March 4708
Description[?]:
Mr Speaker, this bill is aimed to promote a more liberal economic approach in our country. Thank you - Ghassan Daabas, ANI |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by nationalised companies.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Proposed: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Article 2
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 allowed to float, and the government does not intervene at all.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Current: Gambling is illegal.
Proposed: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Current: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Proposed: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change A law on employers' obligations with regards to social security contributions.
Old value:: All enterprises are required to cover basic payroll contributions for their employees.
Current: Employers are not required to cover payroll contributions.
Proposed: Only large enterprises are required to cover payroll contributions for their employees.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 40
Current: 15
Proposed: 35
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
Old value:: 25
Current: 8
Proposed: 20
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Current: There are no regulations on phone service.
Proposed: There are no regulations on phone service.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution is illegal.
Current: Prostitution is illegal.
Proposed: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government law concerning the sales of recreational drugs.
Old value:: Recreational drugs sales are handled by private foundations which are heavily regulated by the government.
Current: Sales of recreational drugs within the nation are prohibited by the law.
Proposed: Sales of recreational drugs is completely unregulated.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Current: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Proposed: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | ||||
yes | Total Seats: 205 | ||||
no |
Total Seats: 207 | ||||
abstain |
Total Seats: 269 |
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