Free Internet Act of 2012
Rationale
Free press exists, so why have we not freed the internet? Criminals can still be caught through it, we don't need to take down their content to do it.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internet Freedom |
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind
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Internet FreedomProposer
Party
Green Social Union
A Left-wing party dedicated to environmentalism and social democracy.
Core pillars
Rachel Livingston
Activist · Age 49
A wealthy heiress who abandoned her family's corporate empire to fund grassroots campaigns, Rachel Livingston operates best behind the scenes, using her sharp instincts to navigate political battles with both finesse and fire.
Timeline
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Draft9 April 2012
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Vote Open17 April 2012
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Withdrawn9 June 2012
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Never Became Law9 June 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 82 / 435 seats (18.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 353
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands People Union | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Green Social Union Proposer | 82 | Yes | No reason given |
| We Carry The Flame | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Senate
PassedFor: 14 / 100 seats (14.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 86
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlands People Union | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Green Social Union Proposer | 14 | Yes | No reason given |
| We Carry The Flame | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 6 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1