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Bill: First Broad Deregulation 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: First Broad Deregulation Act Sponsor: Jacob S. Ingram, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Independents for Change Overview: The First Broad Deregulation Act, introduced by Jacob S. Ingram, embodies the principles of economic freedom and unregulated capitalism at the core of Independents for Change. This legislation seeks to unleash the power of the free market by privatizing key sectors of the economy and removing government restrictions on various industries. Jacob S. Ingram believes that by reducing government intervention and fostering competition, Baltusia can achieve greater economic prosperity and individual liberty. Key Provisions: 1. Privatization of the National Power Grid: The bill proposes the privatization of the national power grid, allowing private companies to compete in the energy sector. Proponents argue that this move will lead to greater efficiency, innovation, and reduced energy costs for consumers. 2. Deregulation and Privatization of the Post Office: The act calls for the deregulation and privatization of the national post office. This shift is aimed at enhancing postal services through market competition, modernizing the industry, and increasing customer choice. 3. Deregulation of Rent Prices: The First Broad Deregulation Act advocates for the removal of government-imposed price controls on rental properties. It seeks to create a more flexible and dynamic housing market, where supply and demand determine rental rates. 4. Deregulation of Gambling: This legislation promotes the deregulation of the gambling industry, allowing for a wider array of gaming options and competition among operators. Advocates argue that it will generate economic growth and increase tax revenue. 5. Privatization of the National Train Network: The bill also proposes the privatization of the national train network, enabling private companies to operate and invest in rail transportation. Supporters believe this will lead to improved service quality and increased efficiency. Rationale: Jacob S. Ingram, a co-founder of Independents for Change, sponsors the First Broad Deregulation Act with the conviction that less government intervention and more market-driven solutions will drive economic growth and individual freedom. By privatizing key sectors such as the power grid and the national train network and deregulating industries like the post office, rent prices, and gambling, this legislation aims to empower businesses, create opportunities, and foster a competitive and innovative economy. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Current: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Proposed: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Train Operating Companies (TOC).
Old value:: The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOCs.
Current: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Proposed: Private companies operate TOCs throughout the country.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on rent regulation
Old value:: The government sets a cap on housing rents.
Current: The government sets a cap on housing rents.
Proposed: The government does not regulate rents.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the post office
Old value:: There is a nationalised post office agency. Private post offices are allowed to exist but the services provided by them are regulated.
Current: There is a nationalised post office. Private post office agencies are allowed to exist, and the services provided by them are not regulated.
Proposed: Only private post agencies exist, and the services they provide are unregulated.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on the nation's power grid.
Old value:: The national grid is fully owned by the state.
Current: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Proposed: Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 16:25:17, September 14, 2023 CET | From |  Movement of Freedom (ΜF) | To | Debating the First Broad Deregulation Act |
| Message | The Movement Of Freedom supports this bill. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 141 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 159 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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