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Bill: Governmental Decentralization Act, November 4833
Details
Submitted by[?]: Blue Party of Vorona
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: July 4834
Description[?]:
| Proposals for devolution to sub-governmental powers within Vorona. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Current: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Proposed: The municipal councils exercise mayoral powers.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of advertising of substances classified as addictive and harmful (if general advertising by companies is permitted and sale of the addictive/harmful products is allowed).
Old value:: Advertising is restricted and has to carry strong warning messages.
Current: Advertising is legal and unregulated.
Proposed: Policy on advertising is determined by local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on vaccinations.
Old value:: The government mandates vaccination for all children.
Current: The government encourages vaccinations for children, but does not enforce them.
Proposed: The government mandates vaccination for all children, but parents may opt out for religious or ideological reasons.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: Democratic Workers' Councils are not permitted to run a business.
Current: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Proposed: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the appointment of judges/magistrates
Old value:: Judges/Magistrates are appointed by an independent commission.
Current: Judges/Magistrates are elected by the public.
Proposed: Judges/Magistrates are elected by the public.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change National Curriculum
Old value:: There is a National Curriculum which all government schools are obliged to follow; non-government schools are partially exempt.
Current: There is a National Curriculum which all government schools are obliged to follow; non-government schools are partially exempt.
Proposed: There is a National Curriculum which is advisory only and is not binding on any schools.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the organization of police/law enforcement
Old value:: There is a national police department, funded by the government.
Current: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Proposed: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 18:29:04, October 20, 2020 CET | From | Federalist Party of Vorona | To | Debating the Governmental Decentralization Act, November 4833 |
| Message | We will vote in favor, though we disagree with Article III. Other than that we agree with this legislation. |
| Date | 01:11:06, October 21, 2020 CET | From | Blue Party of Vorona | To | Debating the Governmental Decentralization Act, November 4833 |
| Message | Members of the Federalist Party of Vorona, your supported is very much appreciated. |
| Date | 07:02:50, October 21, 2020 CET | From | New People's Party | To | Debating the Governmental Decentralization Act, November 4833 |
| Message | I believe citizens should directly vote for a mayor |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 86 | |||
| no |
Total Seats: 253 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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