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Bill: National Software Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Beluzian Republican Party
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: May 2291
Description[?]:
| This bill aims to reduce the prices of software to the end user and to add more protection to developers after their code has been made open source in the country. |
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 does not require that all source be opened but heavilly regulates closed source software.
Proposed: The government requires that all source be opened.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The patenting of software techniques.
Old value:: Software designs, techniques, formulae and algorithms cannot be patented.
Current: Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.
Proposed: Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 203 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 440 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 107 |
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