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Bill: DRP Election campaign for the 4733 election. (Part 1)
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratische Religieuze Partij (DRP)
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 4732
Description[?]:
These are our first election promises for the upcoming election. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the export of weapons to other nations.
Old value:: The government must approve all arms sales on a case by case basis.
Current: The government allows all arms to be exported freely.
Proposed: The government allows arms to be sold only to close allies.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: Abortion is allowed during the first and second trimesters.
Current: Abortions are only allowed in medical emergencies.
Proposed: Abortions are only allowed in medical emergencies.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Current: Prostitution is illegal.
Proposed: Prostitution is illegal.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Voting rights of criminals.
Old value:: Criminals released from jail are not allowed to vote.
Current: Criminals released from jail are not allowed to vote.
Proposed: Criminals released from jail are allowed to vote after a certain period of time.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change National Curriculum
Old value:: There is a National Curriculum which is advisory only and is not binding on any schools.
Current: There is a National Curriculum which is advisory only and is not binding on any schools.
Proposed: There is a National Curriculum which all government schools are obliged to follow; non-government schools are partially exempt.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding regulation of video games.
Old value:: The government does not maintain laws as to age limitation for purchasing video games, although it does require a content rating to be clearly displayed on the box.
Current: The government does not maintain laws as to age limitation for purchasing video games, although it does require a content rating to be clearly displayed on the box.
Proposed: The government maintains strict age limitation laws that require proof of age before sales of video games may be made.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Art subsidies
Old value:: The subsidisation of art is left to local governments.
Current: The government never subsidises or commissions art.
Proposed: The government subsidises artistic institutions such as art schools and galleries, but does not subsidise individual artists.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: The use of animals in research is subject to basic regulations.
Current: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Proposed: There are no restrictions on the use of animals for research.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on whaling.
Old value:: Commercial whaling is illegal, but whaling for scientific purposes is allowed.
Current: Commercial whaling is illegal, but whaling for scientific purposes is allowed.
Proposed: Commercial whaling is legal, but the government establishes whaling quotas.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on animal welfare in livestock farming.
Old value:: Animal welfare laws for livestock farming are set by local governments.
Current: The government enforces high animal welfare standards.
Proposed: The government enforces religious codes for livestock farming.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Appointment of national representatives to the World Congress
Old value:: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the appointment of national representatives to the World Congress
Current: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the appointment of national representatives to the World Congress
Proposed: The national legislature is responsible for the appointment of national representatives to the World Congress
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | ||
yes | Total Seats: 0 | ||
no | Total Seats: 299 | ||
abstain | Total Seats: 351 |
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