Fiscal Responsibility Budget Act of 2016
Proposed by Liberal Union · Passed 30 Sep 2016
Rationale
This budget takes a balanced and responsible approach to Saxenheim's finances. While preserving core public services such as healthcare, education, pensions, policing, infrastructure, and national defence, it introduces targeted spending reductions in non-essential areas to reduce the annual deficit and safeguard our AAA credit rating. The proposal reflects the Government's commitment to fiscal responsibility without resorting to drastic cuts or tax increases. By reducing unnecessary expenditure while maintaining support for citizens and economic growth, we can strengthen Saxenheim's long-term financial stability and ensure that future generations inherit healthy public finances. Submitted by the Finance Ministry on behalf of the Government of Saxenheim.
Figures show the previous budget where they changed the new value.
Annual Spending
| Category | $ per capita | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Welfare | $1,007 $951 | $105.9bn $100.0bn | |
| Retirement | $3,525 | $370.8bn | |
| Healthcare | $2,518 | $264.9bn | |
| Education | $1,510 | $158.9bn | |
| Housing | $504 $428 | $53.0bn $45.0bn | |
| Justice, Police & Internal Security | $629 | $66.2bn | |
| Defence | $881 $760 | $92.7bn $80.0bn | |
| Environment & Climate | $252 | $26.5bn | |
| Business Support | $377 | $39.7bn | |
| Arts, Culture & Media | $252 $190 | $26.5bn $20.0bn | |
| Foreign Aid | $252 $143 | $26.5bn $15.0bn | |
| Roads & Highways | $315 | $33.1bn | |
| Public Transport & Rail | $252 | $26.5bn | |
| Energy Infrastructure | $189 | $19.9bn | |
| Ports & Airports | $126 | $13.2bn | |
| Total | $1,324.3bn $1,279.7bn |
Vote tally
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 38 / 69 filled seats (55.1%) — needs 50.0%
Against: 19 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 12
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| Alliance23 | 8 | Not voted | |
| Homeland Alliance | 0 | Not voted | |
| Left Forward | 19 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union | 20 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 338 / 650 filled seats (52.0%) — needs 50.0%
Against: 140 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 172
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 196 | Yes | No reason given |
| Alliance23 | 75 | Not voted | |
| Homeland Alliance | 0 | Not voted | |
| Left Forward | 140 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 142 | Yes | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union | 187 | Not voted |