“Yes. Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Yes Yes Yes, Yes Yes”
State Prescription Drug Price Negotiation of 2023
Rationale
These changes ensure affordable medicines and reliable internet for all by shifting from voluntary measures to enforceable public benefits.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescription Drug Pricing |
Voluntary pricing agreements with industry
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State negotiates prices for public purchasing
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| 2 | Broadband & Digital Access |
Subsidies for rural and hard-to-reach areas
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Universal service obligation; every home entitled to a connection
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Prescription Drug Pricing2
Broadband & Digital AccessProposer
Party
Centrist Zone
A party for the builders the dreamers and the steady hands that bridge the past and future with purpose and pride
Core pillars
Charles Robinson
Activist · Age 35
Charles Robinson rose from a working-class upbringing to become a fiery orator, his impassioned speeches channeling the frustrations of everyday citizens while his unyielding idealism makes him a relentless champion of systemic justice.
Timeline
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Draft26 December 2023
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Vote Open26 December 2023
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Vote Closed24 February 2024
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Became Law24 February 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 79 / 100 seats (79.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 21
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmen | 14 | Yes | No reason given OR NEEDED |
| Centrist Zone Proposer | 21 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Group | 37 | Yes | We support these measures to ensure affordable prescription drugs and to enable all Avalonians to access broadband. There's no excuse for leaving some people unconnected. |
| National Conservative Movement | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Unionist Avalon | 7 | Yes | Yes. Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes Yes Yes Yes, Yes Yes |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“No reason given OR NEEDED”
“We support these measures to ensure affordable prescription drugs and to enable all Avalonians to access broadband. There's no excuse for leaving some people unconnected.”