National Community Development Act of 2008
Proposed by Union Blue & Rouge
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
9 Sep 2008
Voting closes
Withdrawn 9 Sep 2008
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
5 changes
Rationale
These changes ensure equitable access to education, efficient housing markets, improved policing, sustainable retirement, and critical support for cultural institutions while balancing public resources.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Tuition |
Tuition fees
|
Free higher education for all
|
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| 2 | housing_policy |
moderate_subsidies
|
no_subsidies
|
|
| 3 | Police Powers |
Community policing focused on prevention
|
Focus on highest impact crimes
|
|
| 4 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 60
|
Retirement at 55
|
|
| 5 | 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
|
1
University TuitionPrevious law
Tuition fees
Free higher education for all
2
housing_policyPrevious law
moderate_subsidies
no_subsidies
3
Police PowersPrevious law
Community policing focused on prevention
Focus on highest impact crimes
4
Retirement Age PolicyPrevious law
Retirement at 60
Retirement at 55
5
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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Withdrawn9 September 2008
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Never Became Law9 September 2008
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
Failed
0Yes
0No
348Not voted
348 seats
For: 0 / 348 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 348
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Blue & Rouge Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
National Assembly
Failed
0Yes
0No
577Not voted
577 seats
For: 0 / 577 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 577
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Blue & Rouge Proposer | 0 | 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)