Free Higher Education Proposal of 2012
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
17 Dec 2012
Voting closes
15 Feb 2013
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Free higher education removes financial barriers, boosting social mobility and economic growth by unlocking talent in all communities.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Tuition |
Compulsory higher education for all citizens until age 25
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Free higher education for all
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University TuitionPrevious law
Compulsory higher education for all citizens until age 25
Free higher education for all
Proposer
Party
Orange Democratic Movement (odm)
ODM is the people's party. Comrades tool to power. A parent to the people and a mouthpiece to their cries.
Core pillars
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ED
Eduardo Díaz
Activist · Age 67
2,851 social followers
A passionate political activist dedicated to making a difference.
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Timeline
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Draft17 December 2012
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Vote Open17 December 2012
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Vote Closed15 February 2013
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Became Law15 February 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
Passed
335Yes
0No
15Not voted
350 seats
For: 335 / 350 seats (95.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance | 32 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) Proposer | 129 | Yes | No reason given |
| The New Communist Group | 59 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 115 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
Passed
259Yes
0No
7Not voted
266 seats
For: 259 / 266 seats (97.4%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 7
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance | 27 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) Proposer | 111 | Yes | No reason given |
| The New Communist Group | 58 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 63 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |