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Bill: Federal Govt Regulations & Power Devolution Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Likatonian Peoples League
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: July 4811
Description[?]:
| The Federal Govt propose following new regulations in the above mentioned articles & devolves further authority to local govts. In local matters. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: All housing is private but rent is subsidised for low-income households.
Current: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Proposed: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy in respect to highways.
Old value:: All highway projects are undertaken by contracted firms.
Current: There is a national highway system constructed and maintained by the national government, and local systems by local governments.
Proposed: There is a national highway system constructed and maintained by the national government, and local systems by local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning farm size.
Old value:: Farm size is not regulated.
Current: Farm size is not regulated.
Proposed: Farm size regulations are determined by local governments.
Article 4
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 be against the public interest.
Current: Classified files are released after a set period of time.
Proposed: Classified files are only released at the discretion of the government.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the funding of libraries.
Old value:: The national government provides local governments with funding to operate libraries.
Current: The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries.
Proposed: Funding and operation of libraries is left entirely to local governments.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in cosmetics research.
Old value:: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is unregulated.
Current: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Proposed: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on internet service providers (ISPs).
Old value:: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Current: Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference.
Proposed: The state owns and operates a national internet service provider, alongside private ISPs.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards space exploration.
Old value:: Space exploration and use shall be totally unregulated.
Current: The government shall operate a space agency that contracts with and oversees private space-exploration companies.
Proposed: The government shall operate a space agency that contracts with and oversees private space-exploration companies.
Article 9
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 has some involvement in the ownership and operation of airports, but leaves a role for the private sector too.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:35:15, September 04, 2020 CET | From | Socialists People’s Party | To | Debating the Federal Govt Regulations & Power Devolution Act |
| Message | If you remove articles 6 and 7 we will support |
| Date | 00:47:11, September 04, 2020 CET | From | Likatonia First | To | Debating the Federal Govt Regulations & Power Devolution Act |
| Message | This is not getting the support of Likatonia First. This party is trying to take powers away from coperatists who know what they are doing. We only approve of articles 4 and 6. Duran Cox LF Senator |
| Date | 02:08:28, September 04, 2020 CET | From | Libertarian Nationalist Party | To | Debating the Federal Govt Regulations & Power Devolution Act |
| Message | Maria Sandrigal: We disagree with Articles: 3, 9, and 6. |
| Date | 10:40:45, September 04, 2020 CET | From | The Moderates | To | Debating the Federal Govt Regulations & Power Devolution Act |
| Message | Everything apart from article 6 |
| Date | 14:50:52, September 04, 2020 CET | From | Likatonian Peoples League | To | Debating the Federal Govt Regulations & Power Devolution Act |
| Message | We are reconsidering the bill. Jenifer Straus, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport |
| Date | 15:27:39, September 04, 2020 CET | From | Libertarian Nationalist Party | To | Debating the Federal Govt Regulations & Power Devolution Act |
| Message | Maria Sandrigal: with articles 3,9, and 6 removed. We will vote in favour |
| Date | 16:35:53, September 04, 2020 CET | From | Likatonia First | To | Debating the Federal Govt Regulations & Power Devolution Act |
| Message | After a discussion with the government, we will vote in favour. However we would prefer the bill with the artcles the LNP want removed. Duran Cox LF Senator |
| Date | 18:29:19, September 04, 2020 CET | From | The Moderates | To | Debating the Federal Govt Regulations & Power Devolution Act |
| Message | We will vote in favour but aim to repeal article 6. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 79 | ||||||
| no | Total Seats: 11 | ||||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 10 |
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