Secular Education And Housing Reform Act of 2019
Rationale
These reforms modernise public policy to promote equity, sustainability, and social mobility by separating church and state, ensuring affordable housing, reliable transport, and fair rents for all citizens.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Religious Education in Schools |
Optional religious classes
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Strictly secular education
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| 2 | State-Funded Faith Schools |
Permit existing state-funded faith schools
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State funds secular schools only
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| 3 | Housing Supply & Planning |
Balanced planning system
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Strong national housing targets
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| 4 | Public Transport Policy |
Mixed transport with subsidized public transit
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Public transport priority (car restrictions in city centres; free transit)
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| 5 | Rent Control |
Light stabilisation, mostly market rents
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Rent increases capped to inflation
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Religious Education in Schools2
State-Funded Faith Schools3
Housing Supply & Planning4
Public Transport Policy5
Rent ControlProposer
Party
The Civic Merit Coalition
The Civic Merit Coalition builds a nation where education empowers minds business fuels dreams and liberty lights every path forward
Core pillars
Duncan Livingston
Activist · Age 60
A decorated former military officer turned eccentric millionaire, Duncan Livingston leverages his independent wealth and unshakable principles to challenge political orthodoxy, often in unconventional but effective ways.
Timeline
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Draft5 April 2019
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Vote Open5 April 2019
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Vote Closed4 June 2019
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Became Law4 June 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Parliament
PassedFor: 160 / 200 seats (80.0%)
Against: 97 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Alliance Of Sveria | 97 | No | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 42 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Civic Merit Coalition Proposer | 118 | Yes | No reason given |
Union Parliament
PassedFor: 330 / 700 seats (47.1%)
Against: 200 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 170
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Alliance Of Sveria | 200 | No | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 86 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Civic Merit Coalition Proposer | 244 | Yes | No reason given |