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Bill: Additional Freedom in the Market
Details
Submitted by[?]: Protectorate 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: July 2331
Description[?]:
| There is a need to create more opportunities for companies to be started. Unemployment is over 8% in Polkana and Itaki. This bill aims to create more opportunties in these Wilayahs. Ikaki is a industrial Wilayah, it provides a good location for a space program, and defence industries. Polkana is a tourist haven, permitting alcohol to be freely sold will increase opportunities for small bars and eateries. Both can benefit from relaxing the oversight on regulations in safety and investment. |
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: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults.
Proposed: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Current: Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies.
Proposed: Local governments regulate foreign investments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards the cloning of human beings.
Old value:: Research in cloning technologies is legal, but regulated.
Current: Research in cloning technologies is not regulated.
Proposed: Research in cloning technologies is not regulated.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Current: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Proposed: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Health and safety legislation for industry.
Old value:: The government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of industry.
Current: Health and safety laws are to be determined by local governments.
Proposed: The government recommends health and safety legislation, but they are not actively enforced on industry.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Remuneration of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The state does not intervene in the remuneration of ministers of religion.
Current: The salaries and pensions of ministers of religion shall be borne by the state and regulated by the law.
Proposed: The salaries and pensions of ministers of religion shall be borne by the state and regulated by the law.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards space exploration.
Old value:: The government shall fully fund a state-owned space agency which controls all national space-related activity.
Current: The government shall fully fund a state-owned space agency which controls all national space-related activity.
Proposed: The government shall operate a space agency that contracts with and oversees private space-exploration companies.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 03:02:22, December 18, 2006 CET | From | Malivia Democratic Party | To | Debating the Additional Freedom in the Market |
| Message | Oppose Article IV but otherwise support. Will vote for the entire package and seek to modify Article IV later. |
| Date | 04:36:14, December 18, 2006 CET | From | Leviathan Party | To | Debating the Additional Freedom in the Market |
| Message | We certainly hope the MDP follows through on their pledge to suppor this, and then explains to the electorate why the state is now paying for the salaries of Gerajan priests. |
| Date | 12:37:07, December 18, 2006 CET | From | Malivia Democratic Party | To | Debating the Additional Freedom in the Market |
| Message | Actually, what we'll do is resubmit the package without a few articles, and skip voting on this. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 69 | |||
| no |
Total Seats: 26 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 105 |
| Random fact: Parties have the ability to endorse another party's candidate for the Head of State election (if there is one). This adds a strategic element to the elections. |
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