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All ordinary bills sunset arguments for and against

Tinky Holloway edited this page Apr 30, 2015 · 12 revisions

There has been much debate on a proposed change to the draft Constitution (#13) to require all ordinary bills to sunset. This wiki page captures the arguments for and against.

Proposed change

All ordinary Bills automatically expire after two Assembly terms. The Cabinet must reintroduce a new Bill prior to the old Act expiring. The normal process for Bill introduction is followed: a) the Cabinet outlines its intention in the annual speech to the Assembly; b) the Cabinet (re-)introduces the Bill (perhaps with amendments); c) the Assembly votes; d) Citizens have the right to veto per the Constitution.

Motivation for change

Arguments for change

Keeps the volume of laws low

Keeps laws relevant

Supports high quality laws

Works well with a great proposal for taxation

Has a high degree of protection against growth of the state

Arguments against change

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Other considerations

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