Patriotic Education Act of 2012
Proposed by Royalist Bloc
Passing
in all 3 chambers
Opened
14 May 2012
Voting closes
13 Jul 2012
Chambers
3 legislatures
Articles
2 changes
Rationale
Free higher education reduces inequality by removing financial barriers, while mandatory daily anthem fosters national unity and civic pride in schools.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Tuition |
Tuition fees
|
Free higher education for all
|
|
| 2 | National Anthem in Schools |
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
|
Mandatory daily anthem (all students present; opt-out only for documented reasons)
|
1
University TuitionPrevious law
Tuition fees
Free higher education for all
2
National Anthem in SchoolsPrevious law
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
Mandatory daily anthem (all students present; opt-out only for documented reasons)
Timeline
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Draft5 April 2012
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Vote Open14 May 2012
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Vote Closed13 July 2012
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Did Not Become Law13 July 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
Passed
8Yes
0No
2Abstained
20Not voted
30 seats
For: 8 / 30 seats (26.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 2 · Not voted: 20
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libra! | 2 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Royalist Bloc Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
Honorary Council
Passed
3Yes
0No
3Abstained
4Not voted
10 seats
For: 3 / 10 seats (30.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 3 · Not voted: 4
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libra! | 3 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Royalist Bloc Proposer | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 3 | Not voted |
Grand Council
Passed
18Yes
0No
6Abstained
41Not voted
65 seats
For: 18 / 65 seats (27.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 6 · Not voted: 41
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libra! | 6 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Royalist Bloc Proposer | 18 | Yes | No reason given |
Captain Regent
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)
Vice Captain Regent
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)