Youth Employment Age Adjustment Act of 2015
Rationale
These changes modernize child labor laws to better balance education, skill development, and early work experience while maintaining protections for minors under 16.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Civic Progress+
A forward-thinking political movement committed to building a fair, open, and dynamic society where every individual has the freedom and opportunity to succeed. We believe in empowering citizens, strengthening democratic values, and creating sustainable growth that benefits everyone.
Core pillars
Alicia Serrano
Activist · Age 34
At 24, Alicia Serrano has already spent half her life organising strikes and rallies, channelling raw outrage into polished speeches that make even cynics believe in change—one election at a time.
Timeline
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Draft3 March 2015
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Vote Open3 March 2015
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Vote Closed2 May 2015
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Did Not Become Law2 May 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
FailedFor: 46 / 266 seats (17.3%)
Against: 195 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 25
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Progress+ Proposer | 46 | Yes | No reason given |
| Costavela Democrats | 41 | No | No reason given |
| Revolutionary Socialist Union | 154 | No | No reason given |
| Vox España | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
FailedFor: 62 / 350 seats (17.7%)
Against: 242 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 46
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Progress+ Proposer | 62 | Yes | No reason given |
| Costavela Democrats | 46 | No | No reason given |
| Revolutionary Socialist Union | 196 | No | No reason given |
| Vox España | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |