Citizenship Requirements Amendment Act of 2017
Rationale
Strengthening residency requirements for naturalisation ensures deeper integration and reduces risks of transient or superficial citizenship claims, enhancing national cohesion and security.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
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Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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Citizenship RequirementsProposer
Party
Free Citizens Alliance
We champion free markets, limited government, and national sovereignty. It believes prosperity comes from economic freedom while strong communities are built on faith, tradition, and shared moral values.
Core pillars
Samuel Dalton
Candidate for Presidency · Age 47
A firebrand academic turned media darling, he cut his teeth as a policy wonk before electrifying crowds with speeches that blend fiery populism and sharp rhetorical precision.
Timeline
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Draft12 November 2017
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Vote Open12 November 2017
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Vote Closed11 January 2018
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Became Law11 January 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 87 / 100 seats (87.0%)
Against: 13 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 79 | Yes | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 386 / 435 seats (88.7%)
Against: 49 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 362 | Yes | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance Proposer | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 49 | No | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 1 | Yes | No reason given |