Language Modernization Act of 2008
Proposed by Socialist Union of Avalon
Passing
in the Parliament
Opened
18 Oct 2008
Voting closes
17 Dec 2008
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Current policy creates inefficiencies and inconsistent service quality. A pragmatic approach ensures agencies tailor language services to best meet community needs.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Language Policy |
Multilingual rights guaranteed (core services available in multiple languages)
|
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
|
1
Official Language PolicyPrevious law
Multilingual rights guaranteed (core services available in multiple languages)
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
Timeline
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Draft18 October 2008
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Vote Open18 October 2008
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Vote Closed17 December 2008
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Became Law17 December 2008
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Passed
46Yes
0No
54Not voted
100 seats
For: 46 / 100 seats (46.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 54
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| For A New Avalonian | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 17 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Union of Avalon Proposer | 29 | Yes | No reason given |