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Bill: Rebuilding and Reforming
Details
Submitted by[?]: Krysogad Mouzijkai
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: August 5207
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Current: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Proposed: Mayors are elected by their municipal councils.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Titles of nobility.
Old value:: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Current: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Proposed: Titles of nobility may be granted by the government and any other political body designated by it.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Racial and religious registration of nationals.
Old value:: The government does not require nationals to register their race or religion.
Current: All nationals are required to register their race and religion.
Proposed: All nationals are required to register their religion.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 48
Current: 72
Proposed: 60
Article 5
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 are exempted.
Current: It is a criminal offence to refuse to perform military service.
Proposed: Conscientious objectors can be exempted from combatant roles, but not from non-combatant roles.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Military stance on homosexuality.
Old value:: Homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military actively seeks to remove homosexuals from it.
Current: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Proposed: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Appointment of military officers
Old value:: The head of state is responsible for the appointment of military officers.
Current: The head of state is responsible for the appointment of military officers.
Proposed: The Ministry of Defense is authorized to appoint military officers.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change National service.
Old value:: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve either a term in the military or a lesser paid term of civilian national service, at their option.
Current: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve a term in the military, but can shorten their term/forego it completely by paying a certain amount of money.
Proposed: All adults upon completion of schooling can be required in times of war to serve a term in the military.
Article 9
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 outdoors and in private homes and clubs, but illegal indoors in all places of employment.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Policy on pharmaceutical advertisement
Old value:: No specific policy exists on pharmaceutical advertising.
Current: Pharmaceutical advertising is permitted with limited regulation.
Proposed: Local governments determine pharmaceutical advertising policies.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Collective bargaining
Old value:: Only public sector employees have the right to collectively bargain
Current: Public and private sector employees have the right to collectively bargain
Proposed: Public and private sector employees have the right to collectively bargain
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Closed shops are places of employment where only members of a specific union are allowed to work; union shops can hire non-members, but these have to become members after a certain time; agency shops can hire non-members, who have to pay a fee to cover the unions costs. All three are erected by union agreements. (Only valid if unions are legal)
Old value:: Closed shops, union shops and agency shops are legal.
Current: Only open shops are legal.
Proposed: Only open shops are legal.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government subsidizes private enterprises that face bankruptcy.
Current: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Proposed: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Policy on employee representation on corporate boards
Old value:: No employee representation is required on corporate boards
Current: No employee representation is required on corporate boards
Proposed: One third of corporate boards must consist of employees
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The right to appeal against a judgement rendered by a court.
Old value:: Every person has the right to appeal to the Minister of Justice to have a judgement reviewed by another court.
Current: All judgements are final and binding; appealing against them is not possible.
Proposed: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the appointment of judges/magistrates
Old value:: Judges/Magistrates are appointed by local governments.
Current: Judges/Magistrates are appointed by the Ministry of Justice.
Proposed: Judges/Magistrates are appointed by an independent commission.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Mandatory jury duty (if trial by jury is allowed).
Old value:: Jury duty is not mandatory, any adult citizen may volunteer to serve.
Current: Jury duty is not mandatory, any adult citizen may volunteer to serve.
Proposed: Local governments decide about jury duty.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The right to trial by jury (if there are courts)
Old value:: Individuals accused of serious crimes have the right to trial by jury.
Current: Individuals accused of serious crimes have the right to trial by jury.
Proposed: No one is allowed a trial by jury.
Debate
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no | Total Seats: 0 | |
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