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Bill: National Reform Bill 4897
Details
Submitted by[?]: Whig 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: February 4898
Description[?]:
This bill is to introduce reform in various areas of national law. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Public financing of political campaigns
Old value:: Campaigns are never publicly financed.
Current: All candidates receive public funds, and can still accept donations.
Proposed: All candidates receive public funds, and can still accept donations.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Structure of the executive branch.
Old value:: The Head of State and Head of Government are two separate officials.
Current: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Proposed: The Head of State is also Head of Government.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Procedure on the election of the legislative presiding officer
Old value:: The presiding officer of the national legislature holds office ex officio by virtue of holding another office.
Current: The presiding officer of the national legislature is the leader of the majority party/coalition or largest party/coalition.
Proposed: The presiding officer of the national legislature is the leader of the majority party/coalition or largest party/coalition.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The official national sport.
Old value:: Sailing
Current: Football
Proposed: Football
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Art subsidies
Old value:: The government never subsidises art, but may commission artworks for its own use.
Current: The government subsidises artistic institutions such as art schools and galleries, but does not subsidise individual artists.
Proposed: The subsidisation of art is left 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: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is unregulated.
Proposed: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | |
yes |
Total Seats: 212 | |
no |
Total Seats: 188 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
Random quote: “Where would the weapons and equipment come from once you've banned the defence industry? Will we be defended by all your hippy people hurling potatoes and cabbages?” - Margaret Woodhall, former Dranian politician |