State Funding For Secular Education Only of 2018
Proposed by Revolutionary Socialist Union
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
31 May 2018
Voting closes
30 Jul 2018
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Royal veto exercised
The legislature voted to pass this bill, but
King Francisco I
refused royal assent. The bill does not become law.
Rationale
State-funded faith schools undermine secular education equity; this change ensures fair, inclusive schooling for all students.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State-Funded Faith Schools |
Permit existing state-funded faith schools
|
State funds secular schools only
|
1
State-Funded Faith SchoolsPrevious law
Permit existing state-funded faith schools
State funds secular schools only
Timeline
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Draft31 May 2018
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Vote Open31 May 2018
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Vote Closed30 July 2018
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Did Not Become Law30 July 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
Passed
150Yes
0No
116Not voted
266 seats
For: 150 / 266 seats (56.4%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 116
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Revolutionary Socialist Union Proposer | 150 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
Passed
198Yes
0No
152Not voted
350 seats
For: 198 / 350 seats (56.6%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 152
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Revolutionary Socialist Union Proposer | 198 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |