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Bill: Party Bill/NDG: Devolution Bill: 5512/1
Details
Submitted by[?]: United Democratic Party
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 5513
Description[?]:
| A bill to devolve aspects of economic and social policy to the States. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards alcoholic beverages.
Old value:: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased only from licensed sales outlets, and can only be available to adults.
Current: The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is outlawed.
Proposed: Alcoholic beverages are regulated by local governments.
Article 2
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: Only large enterprises are required to cover payroll contributions for their employees.
Proposed: Employer payroll contributions are a matter for local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Policy on age required to purchase and drink alcohol
Old value:: The age to purchase and consume alcohol is the same as the age of adulthood.
Current: The sale, use and age restrictions on alcohol do not matter as they are outlawed. (see government policy towards alcoholic beverages)
Proposed: The age to purchase and consume alcohol is decided on by local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: Recreational drug use is forbidden.
Current: Recreational drug use is forbidden.
Proposed: Recreational drug use is regulated by local governments.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking is legal outdoors and in private homes and clubs, but illegal indoors in all places of employment.
Current: Smoking regulations are to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: Smoking regulations are to be determined by local governments.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 119 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 106 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: The voters enjoy active parties who take upon themselves the initiative to create laws. |
| Random quote: "I do not believe that the United States should be bound by the same rules as the smallest African nation. Life isn't like that." - Richard Perle |