Economic And Labor Reforms Act of 2016
Proposed by SD-JDDP
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
8 May 2016
Voting closes
27 Jun 2016
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
These updates modernize policies to balance religious freedom, economic growth, and worker protections while aligning with current societal needs.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious Observation Policy |
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
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Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
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| 2 | Foreign Land Ownership |
Foreign ownership limited to commercial property only; residential banned
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Foreign purchases require government approval
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| 3 | Maximum Working Hours |
35-hour weekly maximum
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40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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1
Religious Observation PolicyPrevious law
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
2
Foreign Land OwnershipPrevious law
Foreign ownership limited to commercial property only; residential banned
Foreign purchases require government approval
3
Maximum Working HoursPrevious law
35-hour weekly maximum
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
Timeline
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Draft8 May 2016
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Vote Open8 May 2016
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Vote Closed27 June 2016
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Did Not Become Law27 June 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
Failed
0Yes
88No
260Not voted
348 seats
For: 0 / 348 seats (0.0%)
Against: 88 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 260
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement | 88 | No | No reason given |
| Horizon | 0 | No | No reason given |
| People's Labour Forum | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 0 | No | No reason given |
| SD-JDDP Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
Failed
0Yes
105No
472Not voted
577 seats
For: 0 / 577 seats (0.0%)
Against: 105 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 472
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement | 105 | No | No reason given |
| Horizon | 0 | No | No reason given |
| People's Labour Forum | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 0 | No | No reason given |
| SD-JDDP Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
Passed
0Yes
1No
0Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement | 1 | No | No reason given |