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Bill: Local Governmental Authority Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Sophian Party for Social Anarchism
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: March 2264
Description[?]:
| There are some areas of concern that the Alliance and many citizens of our Federation believe should be regulated by the local government. After all, what are the local governments for? |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the ownership of domestic animals as pets.
Old value:: There are no laws regarding domestic animal ownership.
Current: There are no laws regarding domestic animal ownership.
Proposed: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Firefighting services.
Old value:: The government competitively subcontracts firefighting services.
Current: The fire department is entirely volunteer, equipment and expenses paid for by the government.
Proposed: Fire prevention and management is left to the local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: There are no laws with regards to public nudity, it is allowed.
Current: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Proposed: Public nudity laws are left to local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.
Old value:: Prostitution is illegal.
Current: Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.
Proposed: Prostitution regulation decisions are left up to local governments.
Article 5
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: Local governments may regulate laws on public acts of affection and obscenity.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 06:02:23, July 29, 2006 CET | From |  Valruzian Republican Party | To | Debating the Local Governmental Authority Act |
| Message | no, no, no, no, and no |
| Date | 13:26:07, July 29, 2006 CET | From | Valruzian National Party | To | Debating the Local Governmental Authority Act |
| Message | We could support 2, as it takes power from private consortiums - always a good thing. However, the others are unnecessary attempts to provide the local authorities with too much power, a move which we cannot support. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 27 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 52 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 21 |
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