“Why does this apply only to religious charities?”
Religious Charities Tax Exemption Act of 2021
Rationale
Religious charities provide vital community services. Tax-exempt status ensures their sustainability and continued public benefit.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Religious Observation Policy |
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
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Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
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Religious Observation PolicyProposer
Party
Christian Democratic Alliance
A party founded as a response to parties moving away from Christian governance, the CDA hopes to bring political Christianity back to government, by supporting traditional families, and welfare to support them.
Core pillars
Benjamin Jung
Activist · Age 42
A polished media strategist and policy wonk, this rising star built a reputation as a reformer after exposing corruption in a public education scandal, blending sharp analytical skills with a gift for turning complex issues into compelling narratives.
Timeline
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Draft2 August 2021
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Vote Open22 November 2021
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Vote Closed21 January 2022
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Became Law21 January 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Rikstag
PassedFor: 589 / 349 seats (168.8%)
Against: 394 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Democratic Alliance Proposer | 127 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Radical Federation | 148 | Yes | All charities should be tax-exempt, including religious ones. |
| Ecologist And Social-Liberal Union | 49 | Yes | we agree with this policy |
| Gothic Socialist Group | 265 | Yes | We will support our collation partner |
| Liberal Democrats | 350 | No | can't agree with this |
| RISET | 44 | No | Why does this apply only to religious charities? |
| Reformist Sovereignists | 0 | Yes | We will support this project |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“we agree with this policy”
“We will support this project”
“can't agree with this”
“All charities should be tax-exempt, including religious ones.”
“We will support our collation partner”