Omnibus moderate societal reform Act of 2016
Rationale
These changes modernize policies to balance national unity, religious freedom, medical ethics, and public safety while addressing gaps in clarity and enforcement.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 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 | Religious Education in Schools |
Strictly secular education
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Optional religious classes
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| 3 | Assisted Dying Policy |
Broad right-to-die for chronic physical or psychological suffering
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Prohibited but compassionately enforced (prosecutions rare; judges lenient)
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| 4 | 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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| 5 | Marijuana Policy |
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
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National Anthem in Schools2
Religious Education in Schools3
Assisted Dying Policy4
Religious Observation Policy5
Marijuana PolicyProposer
Party
Les Revivalistes
Les Revivalistes seek to renew the sacred covenant between faith and nation. We advocate for faith in the public square, strong social safety nets and regionalism.
Core pillars
François Fontaine
Activist · Age 67
Once a fiery seminary student expelled for radical sermons, he now turns his pulpit into political battle with a preacher’s fervor and a rebel’s swagger.
Timeline
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Draft18 November 2016
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Vote Open24 December 2016
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Withdrawn1 January 2017
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Never Became Law1 January 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 348 seats (0.0%)
Against: 108 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 240
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futur Nationale | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Les Revivalistes Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Parti Radical De Gauche | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Renaissance | 108 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 125 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 0 / 577 seats (0.0%)
Against: 138 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 439
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futur Nationale | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Les Revivalistes Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Parti Radical De Gauche | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Renaissance | 138 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 240 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1