Youth Employment And School Anthem Adjustment Bill of 2013
Rationale
These changes modernize youth engagement in work and civic life, balancing early skill development with gradual responsibility while fostering national pride through voluntary school participation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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| 2 | National Anthem in Schools |
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
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Child Labour Law2
National Anthem in SchoolsProposer
Party
Christian Distributists
This party embodies Christian values and the distributist economic system.
Core pillars
Antoine Henry
Activist · Age 39
A former journalist turned grassroots agitator, Antoine Henry rose to prominence by exposing corruption in regional media, blending sharp analysis with charismatic rallies that make headlines.
Timeline
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Draft5 December 2013
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Vote Open5 December 2013
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Vote Closed3 February 2014
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Did Not Become Law3 February 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 57 / 348 seats (16.4%)
Against: 31 · Abstained: 59 · Not voted: 201
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 59 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Charlemont Workers Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Christian Distributists Proposer | 57 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon | 31 | No | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 65 / 577 seats (11.3%)
Against: 141 · Abstained: 67 · Not voted: 304
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 67 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Charlemont Workers Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Christian Distributists Proposer | 65 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon | 141 | No | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1