Reconstruction and Conservation Act of 2008
Proposed by National Reform
Failing
blocked by Presidency
Opened
15 Jul 2008
Voting closes
13 Sep 2008
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
4 changes
Rationale
These changes ensure cultural unity, energy independence, family stability, and community support by streamlining language, prioritizing renewables, protecting mothers, and aiding faith-based services.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Official Language Policy |
Single official language for all official documents and courts
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Ban other languages in schools and government services
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| 2 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Balanced energy mix
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Renewables priority
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| 3 | Parental Leave Policy |
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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Mandatory maternity leave for mothers only (fathers excluded)
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| 4 | Religious Observation Policy |
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
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Direct state grants to religious organizations for social services
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1
Official Language PolicyPrevious law
Single official language for all official documents and courts
Ban other languages in schools and government services
2
Renewable Energy MandatesPrevious law
Balanced energy mix
Renewables priority
3
Parental Leave PolicyPrevious law
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
Mandatory maternity leave for mothers only (fathers excluded)
4
Religious Observation PolicyPrevious law
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
Direct state grants to religious organizations for social services
Timeline
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Draft15 July 2008
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Vote Open15 July 2008
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Vote Closed13 September 2008
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Did Not Become Law13 September 2008
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Reform Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Federal | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
Failed
0Yes
0No
435Not voted
435 seats
For: 0 / 435 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 435
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Reform Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Federal | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
Failed
0Yes
1No
0Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Federal | 1 | No | No reason given |