Living Wage Policy Modernization Act of 2012
Rationale
A high living wage ensures workers can afford basic needs, reducing poverty and boosting local economies through increased spending.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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High living wage
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Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
Party
Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement
A movement for bold diplomacy, shared prosperity, and unshackled ambition.
Core pillars
Katharina Scholz
Activist · Age 66
Katharina Scholz leverages her celebrity status and financial expertise to champion progressive causes, using her platform to bridge the gap between high finance and grassroots advocacy.
Timeline
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Draft25 February 2012
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Vote Open25 February 2012
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Vote Closed25 April 2012
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Became Law25 April 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 30 / 69 seats (43.5%)
Against: 16 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 23
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Konservative Zentrumspartei | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Social Democrats | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 382 / 650 seats (58.8%)
Against: 150 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 118
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 150 | No | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 70 | Yes | No reason given |
| Konservative Zentrumspartei | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement Proposer | 56 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 112 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 78 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Social Democrats | 66 | Yes | No reason given |