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Bill: Economic Deregulation Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Konserwatiewe Duntrekkers Partij
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: April 5208
Description[?]:
Mr. Speaker, The market thrives when we deregulate it, especially in economicly harsh times thanks to high prices for fossil fuels. Lets create a free market that works for everyone. Bart den Bever Minister of Trade & Industry |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Current: Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.
Proposed: All advertising is permitted.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on cryptocurrency.
Old value:: Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated, select private institutions can issue cryptocurrency.
Current: The government has no policy on cryptocurrency
Proposed: The government has no policy on cryptocurrency
Article 3
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: Banks and financial institutions charge interest on loans and are regulated
Proposed: Banks and financial institutions charge interest on loans and are unregulated
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Exchange rate regime
Old value:: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, but the government is permitted to intervene when necessary.
Current: The exchange rate of the national currency is kept within a defined band of fluctuation.
Proposed: The exchange rate of the national currency is allowed to float, and the government does not intervene at all.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards fireworks.
Old value:: Only professionals may run licensed fireworks shows, fireworks are illegal to the general public.
Current: Only adults are allowed to purchase fireworks
Proposed: Only adults are allowed to purchase fireworks
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Policy concerning industrial hemp.
Old value:: Industrial hemp regulations are left up to local governments.
Current: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Proposed: There are no regulations on industrial hemp.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change A law on employers' obligations with regards to social security contributions.
Old value:: All enterprises are required to cover basic payroll contributions for their employees.
Current: Payroll contributions are not mandatory but the government grants tax incentives to providers.
Proposed: Payroll contributions are not mandatory but the government grants tax incentives to providers.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: The state regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Current: There are no regulations on phone service.
Proposed: There are no regulations on phone service.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Reserve requirements for bank loans
Old value:: There is a full reserve requirement for bank loans.
Current: There is a fractional reserve requirement for bank loans, but small banks and credit unions are exempt.
Proposed: There is a fractional reserve requirement for bank loans, but small banks and credit unions are exempt.
Article 10
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.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Secondary strike action.
Old value:: Only closely related trade unions can walk out on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Current: Any trade union can go on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Proposed: Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions.
Debate
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Vote | Seats | |
yes | Total Seats: 333 | |
no |
Total Seats: 67 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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