Revised Fundamental Policy Changes of 2012
Rationale
Balancing practical enforcement with public health and ethical progress, these reforms modernize outdated bans into achievable, enforceable standards that better align with current economic and social realities.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)
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Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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| 2 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Ban all new combustion engine vehicle sales
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Strict emissions standards with immediate enforcement and heavy fines
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| 3 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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| 4 | 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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Animal Welfare Standards2
Vehicle Emissions Standards3
Public Broadcasting Funding4
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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Draft25 December 2012
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Vote Open1 January 2013
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Vote Closed2 March 2013
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Became Law2 March 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 161 / 350 seats (46.0%)
Against: 115 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 74
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
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| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 32 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 129 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 115 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
PassedFor: 138 / 266 seats (51.9%)
Against: 63 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 65
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 27 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 111 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 63 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |