Education And Tobacco Regulation Changes of 2013
Rationale
These changes align education and health policies with current fiscal and social realities, ensuring sustainable investment while balancing individual freedoms and public health needs.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | University Tuition |
Free higher education for all
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Compulsory higher education for all citizens until age 25
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| 2 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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University Tuition2
Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
Democratic Alliance
The Democratic Alliance forges a nation of bold builders where liberty and opportunity meet the forge of progress.
Core pillars
Martín Vega
Activist · Age 34
Raised in a factory town where wages were a daily debate, Martín Vega turned local grievances into viral campaigns, blending raw idealism with a media savvy that makes him the party’s most electrifying young voice.
Timeline
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Draft26 February 2013
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Vote Open27 February 2013
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Vote Closed28 April 2013
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Did Not Become Law28 April 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
FailedFor: 47 / 350 seats (13.4%)
Against: 86 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 217
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 47 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 86 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
FailedFor: 27 / 266 seats (10.2%)
Against: 63 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 176
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 27 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 63 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |