Good Samaritan Act of 2017
Rationale
The Good Samaritan Act grants tax-exempt status to religious charities that provide essential aid and community services. By reducing financial burdens, the Act enables these organizations to dedicate more resources to helping those in need and strengthening local communities.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | 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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Religious Observation PolicyProposer
Party
Liberal Nationalist Coalition
The Liberal Nationalist Coalition unites individual freedom with national pride. We champion free markets, lower taxes, and strict border security to empower citizens and protect our heritage. A strong nation requires free people.
Core pillars
Margarete Hahn
Activist · Age 51
A decorated officer turned national hero after a daring rescue at sea, Margarete Hahn parlayed her celebrity into a media empire, turning headlines into political power with ruthless efficiency.
Timeline
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Draft20 April 2017
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Vote Open20 April 2017
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Vote Closed19 June 2017
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Became Law19 June 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 54 / 69 seats (78.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition Proposer | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Popular Movement | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 512 / 650 seats (78.8%)
Against: 25 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 113
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 111 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 165 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition Proposer | 134 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 66 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum | 30 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Popular Movement | 25 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 6 | Yes | No reason given |