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Bill: Energy Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Advancement of the Human Race
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: August 2333
Description[?]:
| Local govt. are not qualified to decide whether to have or not to have nuclear power. The federal government should have that power, and they should regulate the plants. - having different options for energy is essential, because one source of energy can easily run out or a shortage can occur. Local Govt dont have the resources to fund the research for optional resources |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on nuclear power.
Old value:: The decision is left up to local governments.
Current: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Proposed: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power).
Old value:: The decision on renewable energy sources is left up to local governments.
Current: The government does not take any position with regards to renewable energy.
Proposed: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 13:39:56, December 21, 2006 CET | From |  Fair Capitalism Party | To | Debating the Energy Bill |
| Message | We don't need power nationally - locally (influenced, of course) government control is perfect for us. |
| Date | 14:56:13, December 22, 2006 CET | From | Fair Capitalism Party | To | Debating the Energy Bill |
| Message | Nah, it's easier to enforce your will on weak, divided power authorities. |
| Date | 05:17:17, December 23, 2006 CET | From | Independent Capitalist Party | To | Debating the Energy Bill |
| Message | Power to the people! Literally. It's more effective at a local level for things like these. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 558 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 42 |
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