Compassion for the Future Act of 2011
Rationale
While these proposals might not be similar, they will be issues that will effect us when the future comes.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Assisted Dying Policy |
Broad right-to-die for chronic physical or psychological suffering
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Prohibited but compassionately enforced (prosecutions rare; judges lenient)
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| 2 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Renewables priority
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Nuclear-only energy policy (all fossil and renewable phased out for nuclear)
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| 3 | 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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Assisted Dying Policy2
Renewable Energy Mandates3
Religious Observation PolicyProposer
Party
Sunrise Movement
We are a left-wing populist movement rooted in a simple idea: the economy and the government should work for the many, not the few.
Core pillars
Edward Hamilton
Activist · Age 70
A charismatic public figure with a massive following, Edward Hamilton uses his celebrity status to amplify progressive causes while chasing higher office.
Timeline
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Draft20 April 2011
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Vote Open20 April 2011
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Vote Closed19 June 2011
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Did Not Become Law19 June 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 3 / 100 seats (3.0%)
Against: 87 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 10
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| League For The Extermination Of Humankind | 13 | No | No reason given |
| National Reform | 38 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 30 | No | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 6 | No | No reason given |
| Sunrise Movement Proposer | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
FailedFor: 16 / 435 seats (3.7%)
Against: 377 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 42
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| League For The Extermination Of Humankind | 66 | No | No reason given |
| National Reform | 222 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 74 | No | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Sunrise Movement Proposer | 16 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist Alliance | 1 | No | No reason given |