Living Wage Act of 2009
Rationale
The people need to live. Therefore, the Living Wage Act supports the average worker by raising their minimum wage to a living wage, ensuring they can stay alive. With this, business is not harmed either, and this only supports the worker.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
Party
Columbian Communists
The radical party, it fights for a worker's Columbia, more radical then the Socialists, opposed to Onward and the other capitalists!
Core pillars
Lydia Barrett
Activist · Age 64
Lydia Barrett is a seasoned strategist who leverages her media savvy and analytical mind to shape public discourse, refusing to compromise her principles while delivering pragmatic solutions that resonate.
Timeline
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Draft16 July 2009
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Vote Open16 July 2009
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Vote Closed14 September 2009
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Became Law14 September 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 74 / 100 seats (74.0%)
Against: 11 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communists Proposer | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 52 | Yes | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 256 / 435 seats (58.9%)
Against: 37 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 142
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communists Proposer | 124 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 37 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 132 | Yes | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 0 | Yes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist Alliance | 1 | Yes | No reason given |