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Bill: Economic Act of 4877
Details
Submitted by[?]: Green Party of Baltusia (GPB)
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: August 4878
Description[?]:
| Upon the passage of this bill, economic regulations will be reformed in order to both promote the growth of industry as well as the introduction of further sources of income for the federal government. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Proposed: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: The legality of gambling is a matter of local governments.
Current: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Proposed: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution is illegal.
Current: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Proposed: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government law concerning the sales of recreational drugs.
Old value:: Sales of recreational drugs within the nation are prohibited by the law.
Current: Sales of recreational drugs is completely unregulated.
Proposed: The government is entirely responsible for the controlled sales of recreational drugs through operating stores and other locations.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning child labour.
Old value:: Child labour is forbidden.
Current: Child labour is allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Proposed: Child labour is allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:19:23, January 16, 2021 CET | From | Free Nationalist Party of Baltusia (FNP) | To | Debating the Economic Act of 4877 |
| Message | I believe that this bill will be a great way to promote the growth of Baltusia’s economy. |
| Date | 15:04:08, January 17, 2021 CET | From | Social Democratic Party (SDP) | To | Debating the Economic Act of 4877 |
| Message | I cannot under good conscious, vote for this bill due to Article One. Child Labor is a relic of the past and should not be brought back in any fashion. |
| Date | 21:31:13, January 17, 2021 CET | From | National Progressive Party (NPP) | To | Debating the Economic Act of 4877 |
| Message | The NPP believes that Children should get Education, not be forced to work. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 268 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 125 | |||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 42 |
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