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Bill: Freedom Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Jelbe34g Party
Status[?]: passed
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: March 5171
Description[?]:
| this act will have laws that affect civil rights giving the people more power to keep our democracy stronger than ever all members of parliament i strongly suggest u approve this bill for the sake of the Jelbe people |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy of the government concerning the funding of abortions
Old value:: The government does not provide funding for abortions.
Current: The government leaves the funding for abortions up to the local governments.
Proposed: The government provides funding for abortions.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption is regulated by private, recognised organisations.
Current: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Proposed: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons.
Current: Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws.
Proposed: Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The legality of divorces (if marriages are recognised).
Old value:: Divorces are only legal with mutual consent.
Current: The legality of divorces is left up to the local governments.
Proposed: Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the initiation of divorces (if allowed).
Old value:: Local governments decide who can initiate a divorce.
Current: Either partner may initiate a divorce.
Proposed: Either partner may initiate a divorce.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign marriages.
Old value:: Local governments regulate the recognition of foreign marriages.
Current: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Proposed: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Freedom of information law.
Old value:: Classified files are only released at the discretion of the government.
Current: Classified files are released after a set period of time provided doing so is not deemed to endanger national security.
Proposed: Classified files are released after a set period of time provided doing so is not deemed to endanger national security.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the ability to change the legal definition of one's gender
Old value:: Local governments decide whether individuals can change their legal gender identity.
Current: Local governments decide whether individuals can change their legal gender identity.
Proposed: The government allows the individual to decide on gender identity.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Policy on incest.
Old value:: Policy on incest is determined by local governments.
Current: Incestuous acts are illegal.
Proposed: Incestuous acts are illegal.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy toward marriage.
Old value:: The government does not involve itself in marriage or civil unions.
Current: Civil marriages are defined by local governments.
Proposed: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages.
Current: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Proposed: Local governments establish policies on polygamy.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 60
Current: 72
Proposed: 72
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The total number of seats in the legislative assembly. Should be between 75 and 750.
Old value:: 120
Current: 77
Proposed: 450
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 120 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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