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Bill: Some Constitutional Changes
Details
Submitted by[?]: Institutional Party of Kalistan (IPoK)
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: January 5479
Description[?]:
To bring the law more into line with the Will of Her Imperial Majesty. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Titles of nobility.
Old value:: Titles of nobility may be granted by the government and any other political body designated by it.
Current: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Proposed: Titles of nobility may be granted only by the Head of State.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Policy on national government funding to subnational governments
Old value:: The national government provides some funding to subnational governments.
Current: The national government provides total funding to subnational governments.
Proposed: The national government provides total funding to subnational governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The title of the national cabinet
Old value:: Royal Council
Current: Council of Ministers
Proposed: Council of Ministers
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Health and safety legislation for industry.
Old value:: The government recommends health and safety legislation, but they are not actively enforced on industry.
Current: The government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of industry.
Proposed: The government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of industry.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The funding of sports clubs.
Old value:: The government funds some sports clubs side-by-side with private ones.
Current: The government does not fund sports clubs; only private ones are allowed.
Proposed: The government does not fund sports clubs; only private ones are allowed.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors are not allowed to invest in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Proposed: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards foreign workers.
Old value:: Foreign nationals are treated the same as native citizens when searching for employment.
Current: Foreign nationals are forbidden to seek employment.
Proposed: Foreign nationals are forbidden to seek employment.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 3
Current: 15
Proposed: 15
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The distribution, purchasing and possession of material depicting pornographic acts.
Old value:: Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for everyone.
Current: Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for adults.
Proposed: Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for adults.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government requires most industries to be fully run by Democratic Workers' Councils.
Current: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Proposed: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Curfew policy (curfew time to be determined in the bill description).
Old value:: The national government may impose curfews, but only if a state of emergency has been declared.
Current: No curfew policies may be established.
Proposed: No curfew policies may be established.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Policy on bail for defendants accused of crimes
Old value:: All persons accused of crimes are released.
Current: Bail can only be set for serious crimes and can be in the form of money or other collateral.
Proposed: Bail can only be set for serious crimes and can be in the form of money or other collateral.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the organization of police/law enforcement
Old value:: The operation and funding of the police is left to local governments.
Current: There is a national police department, funded by the government.
Proposed: There is a national police department, funded by the government.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Charter school policy (free, privately run, publicly funded schools).
Old value:: Only non-profit organizations may establish charter schools.
Current: Charter schools are not allowed.
Proposed: Charter schools are not allowed.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of exotic animals.
Old value:: Everyone may keep exotic animals, but the trade in exotic animals is regulated by the government.
Current: Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep exotic animals.
Proposed: Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep exotic animals.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Old value:: Wild animals may be kept as pets; the owners of dangerous wild animals must take the necessary measures to ensure they can't escape.
Current: The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Proposed: The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Policy on incest.
Old value:: Incestuous acts are legal and incestuous marriages are legally recognised.
Current: Policy on incest is determined by local governments.
Proposed: Policy on incest is determined by local governments.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.
Old value:: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Current: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Proposed: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Nomination for Security Council Seat B. (For more information, see )
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Old value:: Beiteynu
Current: Abstain
Proposed: Abstain
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on airports.
Old value:: The government has some involvement in the ownership and operation of airports, but leaves a role for the private sector too.
Current: The government owns and operates all airports.
Proposed: The government owns and operates all airports.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding child benefit.
Old value:: The state does not provide child benefit.
Current: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Proposed: The state guarantees child benefit to all families.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the endorsement of candidates and parties by religions and religious figures
Old value:: Religious figures and religions are allowed to publicly endorse policies, but not political parties and individual candidates.
Current: Religious figures and religions are not allowed to publicly endorse candidates, political parties and policies.
Proposed: Religious figures and religions are not allowed to publicly endorse candidates, political parties and policies.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | |
yes | Total Seats: 79 | |
no | Total Seats: 0 | |
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
Random fact: It is possible for a player to transfer ownership of a character or a royal house to another player. This should be done in a public way, such as on the Character Transfers thread, so that if a dispute arises in the future, Moderation can be pointed towards evidence of the transfer. |
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