Mandatory Higher Education Act of 2009
Rationale
Compulsory higher education ensures all citizens gain essential skills by age 25, boosting workforce productivity and reducing inequality.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Tuition |
Free higher education for all
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Compulsory higher education for all citizens until age 25
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University TuitionProposer
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
Julia Taylor
Activist · Age 68
Julia Taylor, a charismatic former military officer, commands attention with her powerful oratory, using her wealth and idealism to rally support for secular governance and environmental protection.
Timeline
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Draft5 December 2009
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Vote Open31 December 2009
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Vote Closed1 March 2010
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Became Law1 March 2010
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 |