Modernization And Deregulation Bill of 2012 - Thornreach

Rationale

These reforms modernize outdated laws, balancing individual freedoms, economic growth, and humane governance while addressing public demand for practical, less restrictive policies.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous	Proposed
1	Citizenship Requirements	Automatic citizenship granted on arrival; no requirements whatsoever	Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
2	Marijuana Policy	Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)	Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
3	Animal Welfare Standards	Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)	Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
4	Minimum Wage Policy	High living wage	Basic minimum wage
5	Internet Freedom	Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)	Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)

1

Citizenship Requirements

Previous law

Automatic citizenship granted on arrival; no requirements whatsoever

Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency

2

Marijuana Policy

Previous law

Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)

Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)

3

Animal Welfare Standards

Previous law

Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)

Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws

4

Minimum Wage Policy

Previous law

High living wage

Basic minimum wage

5

Internet Freedom

Previous law

Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)

Proposer

Party

Justice

A party that unites through shared progress and second chances.

Core pillars

DH

Douglas Holloway

Activist · Age 71

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A charismatic firebrand with a gift for rallying crowds, Douglas Holloway rose from obscurity to become a powerful voice for change, his impassioned speeches inspiring hope in even the most disillusioned.

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Timeline

Draft

20 October 2012
Vote Open

20 October 2012
Vote Closed

19 December 2012
Became Law

19 December 2012

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

National Assembly

Passed

50Yes 33No 117Not voted 200 seats

For: 50 / 200 seats (25.0%)

Against: 33 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 117

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 60.2%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Integrationist	33	No	No reason given
Justice Proposer	50	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	51	Not voted

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