Renewable Energy Priority Act of 2008
Proposed by Socialist Alliance
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
14 Nov 2008
Voting closes
13 Jan 2009
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
The current 'balanced energy mix' mandate lacks urgency in addressing climate change. Prioritizing renewables accelerates clean energy adoption, reducing emissions and energy costs for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Balanced energy mix
|
Renewables priority
|
1
Renewable Energy MandatesPrevious law
Balanced energy mix
Renewables priority
Timeline
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Draft14 November 2008
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Vote Open14 November 2008
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Vote Closed13 January 2009
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Became Law13 January 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
Passed
46Yes
0No
54Not voted
100 seats
For: 46 / 100 seats (46.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 54
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communists | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Federal | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance Proposer | 33 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
Passed
198Yes
0No
237Not voted
435 seats
For: 198 / 435 seats (45.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 237
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communists | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Reform | 56 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Federal | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance Proposer | 142 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
Passed
0Yes
0No
1Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)