Traditionalist commitment of 2012
Proposed by Traditionalist Alliance
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
29 Feb 2012
Voting closes
29 Apr 2012
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
5 changes
Rationale
Our commitment to religious values and freedom is undeniable
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Homeschooling Regulation |
Homeschooling allowed with curriculum standards, testing, and inspections
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No compulsory education; families decide whether children are schooled at all
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| 2 | Religious Observation Policy |
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
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Direct state grants to religious organizations for social services
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| 3 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Children may work from age 10 (limited hours during school terms)
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| 4 | Assisted Dying Policy |
Permitted for terminal illness with less than 6 months to live
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Assisted dying aggressively prosecuted; life sentences for those involved
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| 5 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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1
Homeschooling RegulationPrevious law
Homeschooling allowed with curriculum standards, testing, and inspections
No compulsory education; families decide whether children are schooled at all
2
Religious Observation PolicyPrevious law
Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)
Direct state grants to religious organizations for social services
3
Child Labour LawPrevious law
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
Children may work from age 10 (limited hours during school terms)
4
Assisted Dying PolicyPrevious law
Permitted for terminal illness with less than 6 months to live
Assisted dying aggressively prosecuted; life sentences for those involved
5
Tobacco & Vaping RegulationPrevious law
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
Timeline
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Draft14 February 2012
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Vote Open29 February 2012
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Vote Closed29 April 2012
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Did Not Become Law29 April 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Common Sense House
Failed
39Yes
74No
127Not voted
240 seats
For: 39 / 240 seats (16.3%)
Against: 74 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 127
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 34.5%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Keynes | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Blues | 74 | No | No reason given |
| Traditionalist Alliance Proposer | 39 | Yes | No reason given |
Common Sense Bundestag
Failed
8Yes
15No
25Not voted
48 seats
For: 8 / 48 seats (16.7%)
Against: 15 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 25
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 34.8%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Keynes | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Blues | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Traditionalist Alliance Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
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)