Unity and Security Act of 2008
Proposed by National Reform
Failing
blocked by Presidency
Opened
13 Sep 2008
Voting closes
12 Nov 2008
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
These changes strengthen national unity, ensure clear communication, and prioritize public safety by standardizing language, fostering daily civic pride, and focusing police on serious crimes.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Anthem in Schools |
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
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Mandatory daily anthem (all students present; opt-out only for documented reasons)
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| 2 | 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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| 3 | Police Powers |
Community policing focused on prevention
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Focus on highest impact crimes
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1
National Anthem in SchoolsPrevious law
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
Mandatory daily anthem (all students present; opt-out only for documented reasons)
2
Official Language PolicyPrevious law
Single official language for all official documents and courts
Ban other languages in schools and government services
3
Police PowersPrevious law
Community policing focused on prevention
Focus on highest impact crimes
Timeline
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Draft13 September 2008
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Vote Open13 September 2008
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Vote Closed12 November 2008
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Did Not Become Law12 November 2008
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
Failed
13Yes
83No
4Not voted
100 seats
For: 13 / 100 seats (13.0%)
Against: 83 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 4
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 13.5%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Reform Proposer | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Federal | 50 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 33 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
Failed
56Yes
359No
20Not voted
435 seats
For: 56 / 435 seats (12.9%)
Against: 359 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 20
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 13.5%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Reform Proposer | 56 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Federal | 217 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 142 | 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 |