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Bill: Social Progress Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Demokratische Reformbewegung
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: December 4881
Description[?]:
| The Social Progress Act is a reform to improve personal freedom of Dorvik citizens. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Racial and religious registration of nationals.
Old value:: All nationals are required to register their race and religion.
Current: All nationals are required to register their race and religion.
Proposed: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 72
Current: 48
Proposed: 48
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Current: The government subsidises a considerable discount for contraceptives.
Proposed: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning sex reassignment surgery.
Old value:: Sex reassignment surgery is illegal.
Current: Sex reassignment surgery is legal but regulated.
Proposed: There is no policy on sex reassignment surgery.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning child labour.
Old value:: Child labour is allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Current: Child labour is forbidden.
Proposed: Child labour is forbidden.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Current: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Proposed: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Singing the national anthem in schools.
Old value:: Children are made to sing the national anthem at the commencement of school each day.
Current: Children are only made to sing the national anthem on special occasions.
Proposed: Children are never made to sing the national anthem.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the ownership of domestic animals as pets.
Old value:: There are no laws regarding domestic animal ownership.
Current: People must register domestic animals with the national government.
Proposed: People must register domestic animals with the national government.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding regulation of video games.
Old value:: The government maintains strict age limitation laws that require proof of age before sales of video games may be made.
Current: The government maintains strict age limitation laws that require proof of age before sales of video games may be made.
Proposed: 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.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.
Current: The government has no policy concerning crossdressing.
Proposed: Crossdressing is allowed.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Current: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Proposed: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change State penalties for blasphemy
Old value:: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Current: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Proposed: Public blasphemy is considered a minor offense.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:01:33, January 23, 2021 CET | From | Hosian-Konservative Allianz | To | Debating the Social Progress Act |
| Message | Herr President, It would appear that a party that is arguing for freedom and more personal liberty while looking to fine or potentially imprison someone for speaking their mind on religion. The Dorvish people have, and will always, value religious liberty and we cannot infringe on that. It appears that the State Security Service is going to have to start an investigation into this so-called “reform” movement. Florian Räch, State Council Deputy Free Conservative Party |
| Date | 19:52:33, January 24, 2021 CET | From | Demokratische Reformbewegung | To | Debating the Social Progress Act |
| Message | Mr. President of the Council of State, It is not up to you to decide whether it is freedom of expression or hateful expression. It is our right as citizens to say what we feel and to be who we are without any impact on our beliefs. I was born a Yeudist from a Beiteynuese mother, and I have always been proud to be a Yeudist and to oppose those who oppress people on the basis of their faith. In my youth, I was repeatedly criticized for my religion. Our judicial system can barely tell the difference between freedom of expression and hate speech. It is time we gave our faith a chance to be respected. Reformers will not tolerate our freedom being trampled on for its values. We will work hard to ensure that our freedom of religion is respected and that our freedom of speech is not violated. Finally, remember that this law also applies in the case where a religious person insults an atheist. Sincerely yours, Heilwig Goldhaber, Director of the Demokratische Reformbewegung |
| Date | 07:46:32, January 25, 2021 CET | From | Demokratische Reformbewegung | To | Debating the Social Progress Act |
| Message | Mr. President of the Council of State, It is not up to you to decide whether it is freedom of expression or hateful expression. It is our right as citizens to say what we feel and to be who we are without any impact on our beliefs. I was born a Yeudist from a Beiteynuese mother, and I have always been proud to be a Yeudist and to oppose those who oppress people on the basis of their faith. In my youth, I was repeatedly criticized for my religion. Our judicial system can barely tell the difference between freedom of expression and hate speech. It is time we gave our faith a chance to be respected. Reformers will not tolerate our freedom being trampled on for its values. We will work hard to ensure that our freedom of religion is respected and that our freedom of speech is not violated. Finally, remember that this law also applies in the case where a religious person insults an atheist. Sincerely yours, Heilwig Goldhaber, Director of the Demokratische Reformbewegung |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 0 | |
| no | Total Seats: 750 | |
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Don't vote yes on a cabinet coalition that doesn't give you the power that you deserve. |
| Random quote: "Socialists like to tout their confiscation and redistribution schemes as noble and caring, but we should ask if theft is ever noble or caring." - Robert Hawes |