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Bill: State Functions Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Kirlawa Parliamentary 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: August 5564
Description[?]:
| The Kirlawa Parliamentary Party proposes a wide-ranging Act, the State Functions Act, to redress and present our efforts towards functional and sustainable Government, that benefits all citizens and residents of Kirlawa. Grace Reilly, Secretary of State-Elect for the Home Department, on behalf of the KPP Government-Elect |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The professional retirement age.
Old value:: 65
Current: 62
Proposed: 62
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
Current: Adoption is strictly regulated by the government. Only by passing several tests and by following an intensive program applicants can adopt children.
Proposed: Adoption is strictly regulated by the government. Only by passing several tests and by following an intensive program applicants can adopt children.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The citizens' right to assemble in public.
Old value:: There are no restrictions on the right of citizens to assemble in groups.
Current: The police may only disperse a crowd if a state of emergency has been declared.
Proposed: The police may only disperse a crowd if a state of emergency has been declared.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.
Current: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Proposed: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: The national flag may not be used for commercial purposes.
Current: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Proposed: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Freedom of information law.
Old value:: Classified files are released after a set period of time provided doing so is not deemed to endanger national security.
Current: Classified files are released after a set period of time.
Proposed: Classified files are released after a set period of time.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The confidentiality of letters and correspondence.
Old value:: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate the confidentiality of letters with grounded cause.
Current: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate it in extreme situations.
Proposed: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate it in extreme situations.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Policy on political advertisements
Old value:: Political advertisements are legal without restrictions.
Current: Political advertisements are legal, however carry restrictions on the amount being shown.
Proposed: Political advertisements are legal, however carry restrictions on the amount being shown.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Policy on political advertisements (Content allowed)
Old value:: The national government sets no restrictions on the content of political advertisements.
Current: The national government restricts the content of political advertisements to ensure factual accuracy.
Proposed: The national government restricts the content of political advertisements to ensure factual accuracy.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to polygamy.
Old value:: Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages.
Current: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships.
Proposed: The government does not recognise polygamous relationships.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Proposed: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning diplomatic immunity.
Old value:: Diplomats are exempt from prosecution for criminal acts but not from civil lawsuits, but may still be expelled because of criminal acts.
Current: The government grants no diplomatic immunity and foreign diplomats are subject to arrest and prosecution and civil action under all laws of the host nation.
Proposed: The government grants no diplomatic immunity and foreign diplomats are subject to arrest and prosecution and civil action under all laws of the host nation.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign embassies.
Old value:: Any other country may establish an embassy on national soil.
Current: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Proposed: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Travel by nationals to foreign nations
Old value:: The nation issues passports to nationals after a cursory security check.
Current: The nation issues passports on demand for any reason to its nationals
Proposed: The nation issues passports on demand for any reason to its nationals
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning immigration.
Old value:: Quotas are based on individual applicant's qualifications.
Current: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.
Proposed: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards giving aid to foreign countries.
Old value:: The government only gives aid for disaster relief in foreign countries.
Current: The government gives high levels of aid to countries in need.
Proposed: The government gives high levels of aid to countries in need.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change International trade (this is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)
Old value:: The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports.
Current: The nation allows for imports, but imposes "ethical" tariffs on nations with lower environmental and labour rights standards.
Proposed: The nation allows for imports, but imposes "ethical" tariffs on nations with lower environmental and labour rights standards.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the appointment of diplomatic officers
Old value:: The foreign affairs ministry appoints diplomatic officers (ambassadors, consul-generals, etc.)
Current: The head of state appoints diplomatic officers (ambassadors, consul-generals, etc.)
Proposed: The head of state appoints diplomatic officers (ambassadors, consul-generals, etc.)
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the funding of the initiatives and institutions of the World Congress
Old value:: The government does not provide funding for World Congress initiatives and institutions.
Current: The government provides funding for specific World Congress initiatives and institutions that meet certain criteria.
Proposed: The government provides funding for specific World Congress initiatives and institutions that meet certain criteria.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change The national refugee policy.
Old value:: Only refugees that are victims of extreme circumstances are welcome; they are given integration-aid.
Current: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.
Proposed: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Policy on social welfare benefits distribution
Old value:: The national government and local governments work together to distribute all social welfare benefits.
Current: Local governments distribute all social welfare benefits.
Proposed: Local governments distribute all social welfare benefits.
Article 22
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the existence of a welfare state (method of funding to be determined)
Old value:: There is a minimal welfare system.
Current: There is an extensive, highly funded welfare system.
Proposed: There is an extensive, highly funded welfare system.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change Policy on foreign residents receiving welfare (If there is a welfare system)
Old value:: Foreign residents do not receive welfare payments.
Current: Foreign residents receive welfare payments.
Proposed: Foreign residents receive welfare payments.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Current: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Proposed: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes | Total Seats: 160 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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