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Bill: Dependance Reduction Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Baltusian Alternative Movement (BAM)
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: October 5363
Description[?]:
| Title: Dependence Reduction Act Sponsor: Herbert O. Albright, Federal High Court Judge, Founder of Independents for Change Overview: The Dependence Reduction Act represents a bold step toward achieving the core principles of Independents for Change: small government, unregulated capitalism, and personal responsibility. This legislation aims to reshape the social safety net in the United States of Baltusia by promoting self-sufficiency and reducing dependency on government assistance. Herbert O. Albright, the founder of Independents for Change, introduces this bill with the belief that a society of self-reliant individuals is key to prosperity and freedom. Key Provisions: 1. Child Benefit Reform: Under this act, the Child Benefit program will undergo significant reforms. While recognizing the importance of supporting low-income families, the bill proposes a reduction in child benefit payments for families above a certain income threshold. This measure is designed to target assistance where it is needed most, ensuring that limited government resources are directed towards those facing genuine economic challenges. 2. Abolition of Public Pension System: The Dependence Reduction Act also calls for the abolition of the public pension system. In its place, the government will transition to a more market-oriented retirement savings program, empowering individuals to take control of their own financial futures. This shift aligns with the party's commitment to unregulated capitalism and personal responsibility. 3. Elimination of Direct Cash Payments: The act firmly states that there shall be no direct cash payments to individuals to guarantee a minimum income. Instead, any financial assistance provided by the government will be directed through programs and initiatives designed to foster economic growth and self-sufficiency. This policy shift encourages citizens to actively engage in the workforce and seize opportunities for upward mobility. Rationale: Herbert O. Albright, the bill's sponsor and founder of Independents for Change, believes that reducing government dependency and promoting individual responsibility are essential steps toward a more prosperous and self-reliant society. By targeting child benefit payments to those in genuine need, transitioning away from the public pension system, and eliminating direct cash payments, this legislation seeks to create a Baltusia where citizens are empowered to chart their own paths and contribute to the nation's economic success. In presenting the Dependence Reduction Act, Herbert O. Albright and Independents for Change invite a robust and thoughtful debate on the role of government in citizens' lives, ultimately striving for a society where self-sufficiency and personal liberty are paramount. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Current: The state guarantees child benefit to families classified as low-income or poor.
Proposed: The state guarantees child benefit to families classified as low-income or poor.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Guarantee of minimum income.
Old value:: All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a reasonable, though not high, standard of living by the government.
Current: All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a reasonable, though not high, standard of living by the government.
Proposed: There shall be no direct cash payments to individuals to guarantee a minimum income.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the pension system.
Old value:: The state operates a compulsory, public pension system.
Current: There is a compulsory private pension system.
Proposed: The state does not operate a pension system. Individuals must save up for retirement on their own.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 16:26:21, September 14, 2023 CET | From |  Movement of Freedom (ΜF) | To | Debating the Dependance Reduction Act |
| Message | The Movement of Freedom does not support this bill. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 90 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 210 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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