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Bill: More reforms!
Details
Submitted by[?]: Majatran Socialist Ba'ath Party
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: March 4806
Description[?]:
| Reforms for everyone! |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Freedom of information law.
Old value:: Classified files are released after a set period of time provided doing so is not deemed to endanger national security.
Current: Classified files are released after a set period of time provided doing so is not deemed to be against the public interest.
Proposed: Classified files are only released at the discretion of the government.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The national refugee policy.
Old value:: Only refugees that are victims of extreme circumstances are welcome; no aid is given to them.
Current: Only refugees that are victims of extreme circumstances are welcome; they are given integration-aid.
Proposed: Only refugees that are victims of extreme circumstances are welcome; they are given integration-aid.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on airports.
Old value:: Local governments determine policy on airports.
Current: The government has some involvement in the ownership and operation of airports, but leaves a role for the private sector too.
Proposed: The government owns and operates all airports.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Eminent domain compensation (if eminent domain is legal).
Old value:: The victim of eminent domain sets compensation, government can appeal to the courts if they deem the cost too high.
Current: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Proposed: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: Each region owns and maintains its own power grid.
Current: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Proposed: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is partially subsidised with the remainder "user-pays".
Current: Local governments decide upon the funding policy.
Proposed: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Current: Housing policy is to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: The state owns and maintains all housing.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Homeless shelters and reintegration projects
Old value:: Local governments decide on homeless shelters and reintegration projects.
Current: The government runs all homeless shelters and reintegration projects
Proposed: The government runs all homeless shelters and reintegration projects
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Guarantee of minimum income.
Old value:: All veterans shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Current: All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Proposed: All adults shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Nomination for Security Council Seat A. (For more information, see )
http://forum.particracy.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=8453http
Old value:: Abstain
Current: Abstain
Proposed: Abstain
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Current: Citizens are not issued with identity cards.
Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's position towards the administration of law.
Old value:: There are regional courts, but decisions of regional courts may be appealed to national courts (if the right to appeal exists).
Current: There are regional courts, but decisions of regional courts may be appealed to national courts (if the right to appeal exists).
Proposed: There is a uniform system of courts across the nation.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Tort reform on non-civil lawsuits.
Old value:: There is no cap on monetary damages awarded to patients in lawsuits.
Current: There is no cap on monetary damages awarded to patients in lawsuits.
Proposed: Lawsuits may only provide money for medical and legal expenses.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Reserve requirements for bank loans
Old value:: There are no reserve requirements for bank loans.
Current: There is a fractional reserve requirement for bank loans.
Proposed: There is a full reserve requirement for bank loans.
Article 15
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.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards evangelism and religious advertising.
Old value:: Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner.
Current: Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner.
Proposed: Religions are not permitted to promote themselves or advertise in any manner whatsoever.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of exotic animals.
Old value:: Everyone may keep exotic animals, but the trade in exotic animals is regulated by the government.
Current: Local governments decide about this.
Proposed: Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep exotic animals.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Policy on membership in the national cabinet
Old value:: Members of the national cabinet are not required to be members of the national legislature.
Current: Members of the national cabinet must be elected members of the national legislature.
Proposed: Members of the national cabinet must be elected members of the national legislature.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Appointments and requirements for government employees.
Old value:: All government employees have to promise political independence.
Current: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Proposed: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the funding of mandates/non-legislative policy by the government.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unfunded_mandate
Old value:: The government has no stance on funding mandates by law.
Current: The government has no stance on funding mandates by law.
Proposed: The government must provide funding for mandates. (Fully funded mandates)
Debate
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