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Bill: Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229
Details
Submitted by[?]: Revolutionary Freedom Party -- KEG SLAM
Status[?]: defeated
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: December 2230
Description[?]:
| To reduce some of hte over arching effects of big government, and to increase the freedom of Kalistanis |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning forest protection.
Old value:: Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only.
Current: Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only.
Proposed: The government has no policy on forest protection.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of hunting.
Old value:: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Current: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Proposed: Hunting and fishing is not regulated.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Current: There are no laws with regards to public nudity, it is allowed.
Proposed: There are no laws with regards to public nudity, it is allowed.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of pollution in industry.
Old value:: The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions.
Current: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Proposed: The government provides pollution prevention guidelines, but does not enforce them.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.
Old value:: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Current: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Proposed: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner, but is illegal in government-owned buildings.
Current: Smoking is legal outdoors and in private homes and clubs, but illegal indoors in all places of employment.
Proposed: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner, and is legal in government-owned buildings.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on tree plantation.
Old value:: The government requires tree plantation at replacement level for all logging or clearance operations.
Current: The government requires tree plantation at higher than replacement levels for all logging or clearance operations.
Proposed: The government encourages, but does not require new and replacement plantation.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:19:19, May 19, 2006 CET | From | Conservative Party/Church of Kalistan | To | Debating the Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229 |
| Message | You're killing other citizens. What happens if someone with asthma comes into the government building. |
| Date | 00:25:23, May 19, 2006 CET | From | Conservative Party/Church of Kalistan | To | Debating the Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229 |
| Message | Get rid of four, and I'll support. |
| Date | 00:27:13, May 19, 2006 CET | From | Revolutionary Freedom Party -- KEG SLAM | To | Debating the Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229 |
| Message | It's not done yet. If four is still the only stumbling block, I'll remove it for your support |
| Date | 00:33:02, May 19, 2006 CET | From | Revolutionary Freedom Party -- KEG SLAM | To | Debating the Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229 |
| Message | I'll check for your answer if I don't see it before I log off today (which will be soon)( I;ll check tomorrow) |
| Date | 00:42:57, May 19, 2006 CET | From | Liberal Democratic Party | To | Debating the Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229 |
| Message | You'll destroy the environment, hell no. |
| Date | 04:28:30, May 19, 2006 CET | From | Liberal Conservative Alliance | To | Debating the Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229 |
| Message | We'll support if the Nudity and Sex motions are removed |
| Date | 18:46:24, May 19, 2006 CET | From | Conservative Party/Church of Kalistan | To | Debating the Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229 |
| Message | we'll support if Articles 3, 5, and 6 are removed from the bill. |
| Date | 20:13:49, May 20, 2006 CET | From | Revolutionary Freedom Party -- KEG SLAM | To | Debating the Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229 |
| Message | can't please everyone. . .at this point, better to just restore my positions |
| Date | 02:38:43, May 21, 2006 CET | From | Freak Power Party | To | Debating the Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229 |
| Message | you tried to hard to make everyone like it, now no one does. |
| Date | 05:12:03, May 21, 2006 CET | From | Farmers' Militia | To | Debating the Big Government Reduction and Freedom Act of 2229 |
| Message | I like parts, but I can't support killing the environment like this. Government should only do what people won't for themselves, and protecting the environment is number one on that list. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 84 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 416 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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