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Bill: Pdl 01/4907 - Secular state
Details
Submitted by[?]: Partito Popolare Osiano
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: June 4908
Description[?]:
| The state must be separated from religion and cannot recognize privileged religions because it is a discrimination against any other believers and to those who don't believe in religion. Domenico Nanni |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards civilians who conscientiously object to being required to perform military service (if applicable).
Old value:: Conscientious objectors can be exempted, but only on religious grounds.
Current: Conscientious objectors can be exempted, but only on religious grounds.
Proposed: Conscientious objectors are exempted.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Current: There is an official state religion, and membership is mandatory.
Proposed: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are encouraged.
Current: The government leaves this decision up to the schools themselves.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Any religion may set up a school, with no regulations.
Current: Any religion may set up a school, with no regulations.
Proposed: Any religion may set up a school, but they are strictly regulated.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change State penalties for blasphemy
Old value:: Local governments decide on penalties for blasphemy.
Current: Public blasphemy is considered a minor offense.
Proposed: No state penalties are issued for blasphemy.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 343 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 338 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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