Petition Make all petitions with more than 5000 votes have a debate with a binding vote.

The States have in committee debates on petitions with no vote on the result.

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This can be perceived as disrespectful of the people of Jersey, a recent example of this is the in-committee debate following the petition to exempt the States pension from income tax. There should be a binding vote to enact suitable legislation or policy within a practical time limit.

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