Multilingual Services Assurance Act of 2012
Rationale
Ensures equitable access to core services for all linguistic groups, fostering inclusivity and public trust in government.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Language Policy |
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
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Multilingual rights guaranteed (core services available in multiple languages)
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Official Language PolicyProposer
Party
Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats
An alliance to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity
Core pillars
Catherine Henderson
Activist · Age 69
A wealthy idealist with an analytical mind, Catherine Henderson combines eccentric charm with relentless ambition to push for bold, data-driven reforms.
Timeline
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Draft12 March 2012
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Vote Open12 March 2012
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Vote Closed11 May 2012
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Became Law11 May 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 44 / 100 seats (44.0%)
Against: 37 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 19
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats Proposer | 44 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Conservatives | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 37 | No | No reason given |
| Liberty First | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| 国家民主党 | 0 | Yes | No reason given |