Login Register
Legislative Bill · Marianne
Passed

Cultural Charity Exception Act of 2008

Proposed by Union Blue & Rouge
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
16 Nov 2008
Voting closes
15 Jan 2009
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
2 changes

Rationale

Current policy burdens cultural charities by denying tax exemptions, limiting their ability to serve the public. Granting exemptions ensures fairness and supports vital community services.

Proposed Changes

1

Religious Observation Policy
Previous law
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities

2

University Tuition
Previous law
Free higher education for all
Free higher education for all

Timeline

  • Draft
    16 November 2008
  • Vote Open
    16 November 2008
  • Vote Closed
    15 January 2009
  • Became Law
    15 January 2009

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Senate

Passed
46Yes 0No 302Not voted 348 seats

For: 46 / 348 seats (13.2%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 302

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
Party Seats Vote
Green Front 0 Abstain
Union Blue & Rouge Proposer 46 Yes

National Assembly

Passed
253Yes 0No 324Not voted 577 seats

For: 253 / 577 seats (43.8%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 324

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
Party Seats Vote
Green Front 0 Abstain
Union Blue & Rouge Proposer 253 Yes
Empty seats 218 Not voted

Presidency

Passed
1Yes 0No 0Not voted 1 seat

For: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
Party Seats Vote
Union Blue & Rouge Proposer 1 Yes

Voting record

Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.

No votes cast yet.

?
Game Wiki
Feature Roadmap
Bug report