Language Policy Modernization Act of 2004
Proposed by Democratic Socialists
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
11 Nov 2004
Voting closes
10 Jan 2005
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
A rigid single-language policy excludes non-native speakers and limits government efficiency; flexible language choices improve accessibility and service.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Language Policy |
Single official language for all official documents and courts
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No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
|
1
Official Language PolicyPrevious law
Single official language for all official documents and courts
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
Timeline
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Draft11 November 2004
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Vote Open11 November 2004
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Vote Closed10 January 2005
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Did Not Become Law10 January 2005
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
Failed
0Yes
0No
100Not voted
100 seats
For: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 100
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia First | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Columbian Democratic Union | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Democratic Socialists Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Democrats | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| United Trillium | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Unity & Progress | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
Failed
0Yes
0No
435Abstained
0Not voted
435 seats
For: 0 / 435 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 435 · Not voted: 0
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia First | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Columbian Democratic Union | 198 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Democratic Socialists Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Democrats | 237 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| United Trillium | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Unity & Progress | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
Passed
0Yes
0No
1Abstained
0Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 1 · Not voted: 0
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 1 | Abstain | No reason given |