“Accountability and transparency is necessary, but weakening of democracy isn’t”
Strict Lobbying And Donation Reform of 2021
Rationale
Strict caps and a public lobbying register will reduce undue corporate influence, ensuring transparency and fairness in policy-making for all citizens.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lobbying & Political Donations |
Disclosure rules, few limits
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Strict caps and a public lobbying register
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Lobbying & Political DonationsProposer
Party
Green-left Movement
We plant justice where profits once grew and tend the roots of a society that leaves no one behind.
Core pillars
Arthur Blanc
Activist · Age 62
Once a high-flying media executive who walked away from a lucrative career to expose corporate corruption, Arthur Blanc leverages his wealth and sharp media instincts to craft compelling narratives that rally public support for progressive causes.
Timeline
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Draft9 April 2021
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Vote Open9 April 2021
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Vote Closed8 June 2021
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Did Not Become Law8 June 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 101 / 348 seats (29.0%)
Against: 182 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 65
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 35 | No | As the author of the existing law, we respectfully vote No to this legislation. |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 101 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 147 | No | Accountability and transparency is necessary, but weakening of democracy isn’t |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 241 / 577 seats (41.8%)
Against: 310 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 26
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 96 | No | As the author of the existing law, we respectfully vote No to this legislation. |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 241 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 214 | No | Accountability and transparency is necessary, but weakening of democracy isn’t |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Front | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“As the author of the existing law, we respectfully vote No to this legislation.”