Affordable Housing Program & Expansion of 2018
Rationale
Housing shortages and high rents demand bold action—streamlining construction and capping rents will make homes affordable and accessible for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Housing Supply & Planning |
Balanced planning system
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Override local objections, build at scale
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| 2 | Rent Control |
Rent increases capped to inflation
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Hard caps on rents
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Housing Supply & Planning2
Rent ControlProposer
Party
Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance
The Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance is a political party founded on the principles of Workers protections, Redistribution, education and Social safety nets. We strive for the end of exploitation , equality and equity and the growth of democratic socialist movement.
Core pillars
Cynthia Thomas
Secretary of the Treasury · Age 52
A former university professor turned political strategist, Cynthia has built a reputation for marrying radical ideas with media stunts, charming some while baffling others along the way.
Timeline
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Draft19 June 2018
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Vote Open19 June 2018
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Vote Closed18 August 2018
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Did Not Become Law18 August 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 100 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 79 | No | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Labour | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Trade Union Congress | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
FailedFor: 0 / 435 seats (0.0%)
Against: 435 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 362 | No | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 24 | No | No reason given |
| Labour | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 49 | No | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Trade Union Congress | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 1 | No | No reason given |