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Bill: Source Code Regulation Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Iqembu Sokusebenzisana Yeningi
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: May 2258
Description[?]:
| A bill to set standards for computer program source codes, to promote innovation and efficiency. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on the source code of software.
Old value:: The government allows both open and closed source software.
Current: The government allows both open and closed source software.
Proposed: The government does not require that all source be opened but heavilly regulates closed source software.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 12:39:07, July 19, 2006 CET | From |  Iqembu Sokusebenzisana Yeningi | To | Debating the Source Code Regulation Act |
| Message | By regulating closed-source software to ensure it is transparent and efficiently written, we will both encourage open-source, which fosters innovation, and create firm standards for software, which prepares the groundwork for national technological standards. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 204 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 395 |
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