Life Begins at 55 (55 is the New 5) Act of 2009
Rationale
Lowering the retirement age to 55 supports workers' well-being and ensures fair access to retirement benefits, benefiting public health and economic stability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 60
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Retirement at 55
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Retirement Age PolicyProposer
Party
United Imperial Alliance
The UIA guards the sacred flame of secularism, rule of law and personal liberty against powers that seek to extinguish it.
Core pillars
Emma Laurent
Activist · Age 69
A veteran journalist turned political firebrand, Emma Laurent commands attention with her eloquence and unwavering principles, using her media savvy to champion transparency and accountability.
Timeline
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Draft24 September 2009
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Vote Open3 March 2010
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Vote Closed2 May 2010
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Became Law2 May 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 226 / 348 seats (64.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 122
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Marianne | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Solidarity Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Greens Of Marianne | 44 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Marianne People's Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Peoples Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Union Blue & Rouge | 91 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Imperial Alliance Proposer | 75 | Yes | No reason given |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 373 / 577 seats (64.6%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 204
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Marianne | 39 | Yes | No reason given |
| Solidarity Front | 35 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Greens Of Marianne | 62 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Marianne People's Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Peoples Front | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Union Blue & Rouge | 128 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Imperial Alliance Proposer | 101 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 218 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Blue & Rouge | 1 | Yes | No reason given |