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Constitutional reform from Union Of The Socialist Majority of January 2023

Proposed by Union Of The Socialist Majority in Bessarion

House of Consultation: 82.3% / 67% of all seats House of Deliberation: 90.1% / 67% of all seats

Package Overview (20 measures)

Passed
Created: Jan. 31, 2023
Opened: Feb. 5, 2023
Closed: March 13, 2023

Opening this package cost 90 PP.

What would change

Full constitution with changes marked

Current wording is shown as it was when voting began.

Powers

Declare War
Declare War moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to House of Deliberation
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
House of Deliberation
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Commander in Chief of the Army
Commander in Chief of the Army moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Union President
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Union President
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Commander in Chief of the Navy
Commander in Chief of the Navy moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Union President
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Union President
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Commander in Chief of the Air Force
Commander in Chief of the Air Force moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Union President
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Union President
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Head of the Police
Head of the Police moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to State Councilor for the Army
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
State Councilor for the Army
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Head of Domestic Intelligence
Head of Domestic Intelligence moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to State Councilor for the Army
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
State Councilor for the Army
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Head of Foreign Intelligence
Head of Foreign Intelligence moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to State Councilor for the Navy
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
State Councilor for the Navy
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Declare Martial Law
Declare Martial Law moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Union President
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Union President
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Decide Foreign Policy
Decide Foreign Policy moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to State Councilor of Foreign Affairs
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
State Councilor of Foreign Affairs
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Ratify Foreign Treaties
Ratify Foreign Treaties moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to House of Deliberation
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
House of Deliberation
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Designate Extremist Organisations
Designate Extremist Organisations moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Vice Chairman and Solicitor-General
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Vice Chairman and Solicitor-General
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Appoint Judges
Appoint Judges moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to House of Consultation
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
House of Consultation
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Regulate Businesses
Regulate Businesses moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to State Councilor for Trade and Commerce
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
State Councilor for Trade and Commerce
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Regulate Banks
Regulate Banks moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to State Councilor for Finance and Public Works
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
State Councilor for Finance and Public Works
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Regulate Political Parties
Regulate Political Parties moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Vice Chairman and Solicitor-General
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Vice Chairman and Solicitor-General
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Regulate the Environment
Regulate the Environment moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to State Councilor for Health and the Environment
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
State Councilor for Health and the Environment
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Set Monetary Policy
Set Monetary Policy moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to State Councilor for Finance and Public Works
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
State Councilor for Finance and Public Works
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.
Grant Pardons
Grant Pardons moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to House of Consultation
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
House of Consultation
Anti-Technocracy Amendment: Pivoting constitutional powers away from unelected civil servants, and towards members of cabinet and the parliament.

Amendments

Amendments
Add an amendment: “The people exercise the legislative power through the House of Consultation a…”
The people exercise the legislative power through the House of Consultation and the House of Deliberation. The Members of both houses are elected through free and secret elections.
The Democracy Amendment: Establishes, and protects, democratic elections through constitutional law.
Amendments
Add an amendment: “If something extraordinary has happened which is liable to prevent a signific…”
If something extraordinary has happened which is liable to prevent a significant portion of the electorate from voting, the both houses of parliament, with the votes of two thirds of the Members of both houses of parliament, the may extend the election proceedings by up to one day or postpone the election proceedings. The extension or postponement may be adopted only as far as is necessary to ensure that the electorate has the possibility to vote. The election proceedings must be concluded within one month after the day the Chairman of the State Council has set as the election day. If the houses of parliament cannot be convened, the Union President may extend the election proceedings by up to one day or postpone the election proceedings by up to seven days on the same terms as stated in paragraphs two and three. If something extraordinary has happened which has prevented a significant portion of the electorate from voting, the sitting houses of parliament, with the votes of two thirds of the Members, may decide that a new election to the houses of parliament shall be held. The decision to hold a new election may only be made as far as is necessary to ensure that the electorate has the possibility to vote. The elected Members of the houses of parliament will remain in office until the new election has been finally approved. A newly elected houses of parliament may not reverse a previous house of parliaments decision that a new election shall be held.
Extraordinary Election Amendment: If something extraordinary were to happen, this establishes rules in case.

Proposer's case

Establishes the political powers and freedoms of the people, parliament, and the cabinet.

Vote tally

House of Consultation

Passed
107Yes 0No 23Not voted 130 seats

For: 107 / 130 seats (82.3%) — needs 67.0%

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 23

Party Seats Vote
Bessarian Regency Committee 0 Yes
Conservative People's Pact 81 Yes
Union Of The Socialist Majority Proposer 26 Yes

House of Deliberation

Passed
338Yes 0No 37Not voted 375 seats

For: 338 / 375 seats (90.1%) — needs 67.0%

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 37

Party Seats Vote
Bessarian Regency Committee 0 Yes
Conservative People's Pact 244 Yes
Union Of The Socialist Majority Proposer 94 Yes

Voting record

Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
Bessarian Regency Committee
Voted March 12, 2023
Yes

“We believe in the wholesome and well-meaning intent behind the nature of this proposal and believe it can only better the nation and people of Bessaria.”
Conservative People's Pact
Voted March 12, 2023
Yes Changed vote

“We consider the allocations and amendments sufficient and necessary for good governance.”
Conservative People's Pact
Voted March 12, 2023
No

“We presently disagree with this formulation but would be open to a similarly-scaled proposal in the immediate future with the consulation of all stakeholders.”

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