Improved Community Development Act of 2008
Proposed by Union Blue & Rouge
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
9 Sep 2008
Voting closes
8 Nov 2008
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
Free higher education removes financial barriers to opportunity, while earlier retirement supports workforce renewal and well-being.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Tuition |
Tuition fees
|
Free higher education for all
|
|
| 2 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 60
|
Retirement at 55
|
|
| 3 | Religious Observation Policy |
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
|
Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
|
1
University TuitionPrevious law
Tuition fees
Free higher education for all
2
Retirement Age PolicyPrevious law
Retirement at 60
Retirement at 55
3
Religious Observation PolicyPrevious law
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
Tax-exempt status for registered religious charities
Timeline
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Draft9 September 2008
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Vote Open9 September 2008
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Vote Closed8 November 2008
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Did Not Become Law8 November 2008
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 | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Blue & Rouge Proposer | 46 | Yes | No reason given |
National Assembly
Passed
76Yes
0No
501Not voted
577 seats
For: 76 / 577 seats (13.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 501
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Blue & Rouge Proposer | 76 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 218 | Not voted |
Presidency
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)