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Bill: New Economic Liberty Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberal Democratic Party
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: February 5131
Description[?]:
| To ensure liberties for all businesses are enshrined in law, so as to kick start a new decade of strong economic development in the country, and prevent the economy from being hindered by useless red tape. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in cosmetics research.
Old value:: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated.
Current: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Proposed: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is unregulated.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
Old value:: 5
Current: 17
Proposed: 0
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The research and development of pharmaceutical drugs.
Old value:: The government does not subsidize research and development of prescription drugs but regulates their prices.
Current: The government subsidizes research and development of prescription drugs and regulates their prices.
Proposed: The government neither subsidizes research and development of drugs nor regulates their prices.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the charging and collection of interest on loans
Old value:: Banks and financial institutions charge interest on loans and are regulated
Current: The central bank determines the policy on charging interest on loans (if one exists)
Proposed: Banks and financial institutions charge interest on loans and are unregulated
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers cannot fire workers who have gone on strike.
Current: Employers are free to fire workers who go on strike.
Proposed: Employers are free to fire workers who go on strike.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Commercial fishing regulation.
Old value:: Local governments can establish fishing quotas
Current: Local governments can establish fishing quotas
Proposed: There are no limits on the amount of fish that may be caught.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards foreign workers.
Old value:: Foreign nationals are treated the same as native citizens when searching for employment.
Current: Foreign nationals may only be employed in circumstances where the government has determined there is a labour shortage.
Proposed: Foreign nationals may seek employment but with inferior legal employment protections and benefits to native citizens.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning industrial hemp.
Old value:: Industrial hemp regulations are left up to local governments.
Current: Only regulated agribusinesses may produce industrial hemp.
Proposed: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Internet regulations.
Old value:: The government allows anyone to use the internet but the police can run investigations concerning illegal activities conducted by using internet (child abuse, illegal filesharing, ...)
Current: The government allows anyone to use the internet but the police can run investigations concerning illegal activities conducted by using internet (child abuse, illegal filesharing, ...)
Proposed: The government has no position on who may use or what is published on the internet.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on animal welfare in livestock farming.
Old value:: Animal welfare laws for livestock farming are set by local governments.
Current: Animal welfare laws for livestock farming are set by local governments.
Proposed: The government has no policy concerning animal welfare in livestock farming.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 8
Current: 18
Proposed: 4
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: Labour unions and organizations of employers negotiate a salary cap.
Current: The government enforces a salary cap.
Proposed: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Current: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Proposed: There are no restrictions on the use of animals for research.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.
Old value:: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
Current: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a single full time worker on it can adequately subsist.
Proposed: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a single full time worker on it can adequately subsist.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Policy on monopolies (this general law is superceded by other laws relating to specific parts of the economy).
Old value:: Monopolies are only forbidden in specific sectors of the economy.
Current: There is no policy on monopolies, they are unregulated.
Proposed: There is no policy on monopolies, they are unregulated.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change A law on employers' obligations with regards to social security contributions.
Old value:: Only large enterprises are required to cover payroll contributions for their employees.
Current: Only large enterprises are required to cover payroll contributions for their employees.
Proposed: Employers are not required to cover payroll contributions.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Positive discrimination.
Old value:: Hiring policies are regulated by local governments.
Current: The government does not regulate hiring policies.
Proposed: The government does not regulate hiring policies.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 12:35:27, June 06, 2022 CET | From | People's Nationalist Coalition | To | Debating the New Economic Liberty Act |
| Message | This is the cruellest policy I have ever seen. This must be defeated as soon as possible. We will only vote for this if Article 4 stays. Farrah-Dean Ross President of Likatonia |
| Date | 12:36:38, June 06, 2022 CET | From | Liberal Democratic Party | To | Debating the New Economic Liberty Act |
| Message | OOC: Youre a little early, I'm not done drafting. ;) |
| Date | 12:38:35, June 06, 2022 CET | From | People's Nationalist Coalition | To | Debating the New Economic Liberty Act |
| Message | OOC: Alright, hahaha |
| Date | 12:43:49, June 06, 2022 CET | From | Liberal Democratic Party | To | Debating the New Economic Liberty Act |
| Message | Mr Speaker, It is extremely important this bill passes to ensure that our economy can get a new kickstart for this decade, as we exit out of a time of political instability, affecting the progress we could make on liberalizing the economy, and causing our private sector to stagnate. |
| Date | 12:50:07, June 06, 2022 CET | From | People's Nationalist Coalition | To | Debating the New Economic Liberty Act |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, The fact that the LDP didn't even consult with the other parties is rather concerning. They're using this bill as a cudgel against other parties. As a response, we will submit our own deregulation bill that will be more sensible. Farrah-Dean Ross President of Likatonia |
| Date | 20:20:55, June 06, 2022 CET | From | New Likatonian Order | To | Debating the New Economic Liberty Act |
| Message | This proposed bill is a violation of workers rights |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 145 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 213 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 142 |
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