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Bill: proposals
Details
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: May 4902
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Homeless shelters and reintegration projects
Old value:: The government runs all homeless shelters and reintegration projects
Current: The government runs all homeless shelters and reintegration projects
Proposed: There are government-run shelters, but these coexist with privately run shelters.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: There is a single publicly owned TOC.
Current: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Proposed: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Current: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Proposed: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Current: The nation imposes strict border control on visitors, with intensive security checks, to maintain law and order.
Proposed: The nation imposes strict border control on visitors, with intensive security checks, to maintain law and order.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning diplomatic immunity.
Old value:: Diplomats are exempt from prosecution for criminal acts but not from civil lawsuits, but may still be expelled because of criminal acts.
Current: Diplomats are exempt from prosecution for criminal acts but not from civil lawsuits, but may still be expelled because of criminal acts.
Proposed: The government grants no diplomatic immunity and foreign diplomats are subject to arrest and prosecution and civil action under all laws of the host nation.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Proposed: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on population control.
Old value:: Population control is left to local governments.
Current: The government does not engage in population control.
Proposed: The government actively promotes population growth.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Current: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships and prosecute those who pursue a polygamous lifestyle.
Proposed: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships and prosecute those who pursue a polygamous lifestyle.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity laws are left to local governments.
Current: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Proposed: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption; in case adoption is legal.
Old value:: Everyone may adopt children.
Current: Everyone may adopt children.
Proposed: Only heterosexual couples may adopt children.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the ability to change the legal definition of one's gender
Old value:: The government allows the individual to decide on gender identity.
Current: Individuals are not allowed to change their legal gender identity.
Proposed: Individuals are not allowed to change their legal gender identity.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The citizens' right to assemble in public.
Old value:: There are no restrictions on the right of citizens to assemble in groups.
Current: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Proposed: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in cosmetics research.
Old value:: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Current: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Proposed: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Policy on climate change
Old value:: The official government position is that climate change is a serious issue. We need to take significant steps to stop it.
Current: The official government position is that climate change is not man-made.
Proposed: The official government position is that climate change is a problem. However we have to balance environmental protection with economic interests.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The patenting of software techniques.
Old value:: Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.
Current: Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.
Proposed: Software designs, techniques, formulae and algorithms cannot be patented.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: Animals may not be used for any research.
Current: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Proposed: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Commercial fishing regulation.
Old value:: The fishing industry is nationalised, and the government sets production levels.
Current: The government establishes fishing quotas.
Proposed: The government establishes fishing quotas.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Policy on membership in the national cabinet
Old value:: Members of the national cabinet must be elected members of the national legislature.
Current: Members of the national cabinet must be elected members of the national legislature.
Proposed: Members of the national cabinet are not required to be members of the national legislature.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Titles of nobility.
Old value:: No titles of nobility are granted or recognised, their use is forbidden.
Current: Titles of nobility are not granted, but their use is not forbidden.
Proposed: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Racial and religious registration of nationals.
Old value:: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Current: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Proposed: All nationals are required to register their religion.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Privacy protection for those in the public eye.
Old value:: There are no restrictions on the media for pursuing personal stories and photos relating to the lives of public figures.
Current: The media may publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures, but only if deemed in the interest of the public.
Proposed: The media may publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures, but only if deemed in the interest of the public.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change Radio stations.
Old value:: All radio stations are owned by the state.
Current: The government subsidises independent non-profit-making cooperatives for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Proposed: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change Television stations.
Old value:: All television stations are owned by the state.
Current: The government subsidises independent non-profit-making cooperatives for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised TV stations are allowed.
Proposed: The government subsidises a national TV station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised TV stations are allowed.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change The regulation of higher education.
Old value:: The government does not allow private higher education institutions.
Current: The government allows public and private higher education institutions to coexist with self-regulation for those that are private.
Proposed: The government allows private higher education but regulates it to meet nationally set standards.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change Education for children under adult age.
Old value:: Education is compulsory and has to happen at school.
Current: Education is compulsory, but home schooling is permitted.
Proposed: Education is compulsory, but home schooling is permitted.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Current: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Proposed: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Article 27
Proposal[?] to change The funding of sports clubs.
Old value:: The government does not fund sports clubs; only private ones are allowed.
Current: The government does not fund sports clubs; only private ones are allowed.
Proposed: The government funds some sports clubs side-by-side with private ones.
Article 28
Proposal[?] to change Food and beverage labeling regulations.
Old value:: Companies are required to label food and beverage products somewhere on the package.
Current: Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.
Proposed: Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.
Article 29
Proposal[?] to change
Scope of food ingredient labeling (if present).
Old value:: Only the major ingredients need to be listed.
Current: All ingredients and corresponding nutritional information must be listed.
Proposed: All ingredients and corresponding nutritional information must be listed.
Article 30
Proposal[?] to change Government provision of legal aid to the accused.
Old value:: Legal representation is never paid for by the state.
Current: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Proposed: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
Article 31
Proposal[?] to change Trade union strike ballots.
Old value:: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, majority approval of those that vote is needed from its members.
Current: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, majority approval of those that vote is needed from its members.
Proposed: Trade unions are not required by law to hold a ballot before striking.
Article 32
Proposal[?] to change Voting rights of criminals.
Old value:: Criminals are always allowed to vote, regardless of whether they are in jail or not.
Current: Criminals released from jail are allowed to vote after a certain period of time.
Proposed: Criminals who are charged with minor crimes are eligable to vote, others charged with serious crimes are not.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 368 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain |
Total Seats: 382 |
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